Hi guys,
1. I have a problem of flashing stock ICS straight from a 2.3.4 Checkrom V4
2. I used ODIN and flashed UK based ICS (I9100XWLPT) and everything when well, i could start and setup as per normal, thing is, it is UNROOTED.
3. So i flashed CF-ROOT (CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LQ5-v5.6-CWM5.zip) to I9100XWLPT as this is the closest and the fact that the ICS Stock firmware modem is (Modem: XXLQ6) via Odin (Tar file in PDA and Flash)
4. Now, i could not boot the phone, it goes to the normal startup (the one with yellow triangle) and then it goes blank forever. I tried reflash kernel, i tried factory reset and everything and it goes blank.
5. So i flash the recovery package, i tried flashing bootloader first, it tried flashing kernel first then flash the ics recovery package, but everytime when i flash my Odin will hang/Not Responding. I tried factory reset, i tried taking out batt and leave for minutes and reflash again but still, my ODIN hang.
6. So i restore via nandroid backup, and then tried to reflash stock firmware as i did initially but still, ODIN hang.
7. So i thought maybe i could flash to 2.3.6 Checkrom V6 but still, when i tried to flash the ICS Firmware, my odin will hang.
Please help me guys on what should i do, i truly apologize for the long post and i might sound confusing but i hope you could advice me on what to do. I really want to use ICS but now still stuck on Checkrom V6 2.3.6 Android.
Ok you have a sound nandroid back up that's good. Try this its what I used to go to stock LPT. Flash it through PDA in odin like before then root with Galaxian kernel again through PDA in odin. It's specific for 4.0.4 ROMs. Alternatively there are pre- rooted, modified stock ROMs in the android development forum. All the best.
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HANDSY said:
Ok you have a sound nandroid back up that's good. Try this its what I used to go to stock LPT. Flash it through PDA in odin like before then root with Galaxian kernel again through PDA in odin. It's specific for 4.0.4 ROMs. Alternatively there are pre- rooted, modified stock ROMs in the android development forum. All the best.
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Hi, thank you for the suggestion but like i mentioned in No 5 & No 6, ODIN will hang everytime i flash something and then it will say FAIL.
which version of odin are you using. the newer 3.0.4 or the older version?
4.0.4 roms work with odin 3.0.4 not old er versions.
Cosmic Blue said:
which version of odin are you using. the newer 3.0.4 or the older version?
4.0.4 roms work with odin 3.0.4 not old er versions.
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im using both 1.85 and 3.04 version, both did not work, it hangs.
Please help me..
Did you tried Odin mobile?
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Hi, i have found the SOLUTION
If the SGS2 is from Gingerbread or to be exact, from Checkrom V6 and below.
I have to flash rom from Hydяa-H²o first and then i can move on to any other ICS ROM without having te flash brick issue.
e.g: If i flash Resurrection Remix to Checkrom V6, i will facing the Flash Brick issue and the only solution to this is to restore your nandroid backup. Try everything recovery etc etc, would not work.
I have to flash Hydra Rom first to Checkrm V6 and then moved to Resurrection Remix. Thats the only workable way for now.
I can confirmed this as i tried this on 3 of my friend Samsung Galaxy S2. As the explanation for this, i did not know but it works.
Just for the record, you flashed the wrong kernel version.
You're supposed to look at kernel version, not baseband!
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boki9999 said:
Just for the record, you flashed the wrong kernel version.
You're supposed to look at kernel version, not baseband!
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Means i have to flash anything closest to LPT?
sLapshock said:
Means i have to flash anything closest to LPT?
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If thats your kernel version, yes.
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Hi,
I am new to flashing firmwares. I needed to ask few questions regarding flashing firmware on my i9100 running on stock ROM (I9100XXKI3) . My device is not rooted and is running stock. I wanted to update it on ICS via odin. But currently there are only beta releases by samsung. As my device is stock hence I can only flash it via Odin.
My question is that can i flash Litening ROM v1.1 (Based on latest leaked ICS) directly on my device using ODIN?
As it is the only ROM that is flashable using ODIN and running quite stable as per reviews.
Secondly will i be able to revert back to any stock ROM via odin to remove the yellow triangle that appears upon flashing an in secure kernel?
Looking forward to help from you guys.
Thanks
Zaeem89 said:
Hi,
I am new to flashing firmwares. I needed to ask few questions regarding flashing firmware on my i9100 running on stock ROM (I9100XXKI3) . My device is not rooted and is running stock. I wanted to update it on ICS via odin. But currently there are only beta releases by samsung. As my device is stock hence I can only flash it via Odin.
My question is that can i flash Litening ROM v1.1 (Based on latest leaked ICS) directly on my device using ODIN?
As it is the only ROM that is flashable using ODIN and running quite stable as per reviews.
Secondly will i be able to revert back to any stock ROM via odin to remove the yellow triangle that appears upon flashing an in secure kernel?
Looking forward to help from you guys.
Thanks
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Yo're right, sammobile removed all ICS leaked Roms from the firmware page.
Lightning rom 1.1 is Odin package so you can download and flash it..
Download Stock rom for your region so that yo can flash it, if you want to revert back.. and yes it will remove yellow triangle from your phone
Thanks
I just tried flashing Litening ROM v1.1 via odin. Got stuck at factoryfs.img. Waited for 15min. nothing happened. Now restarted the phone and its working fine. The firmware is not updated. Can anyone tell me the solution?
Zaeem89 said:
Hi,
I am new to flashing firmwares. I needed to ask few questions regarding flashing firmware on my i9100 running on stock ROM (I9100XXKI3) . My device is not rooted and is running stock. I wanted to update it on ICS via odin. But currently there are only beta releases by samsung. As my device is stock hence I can only flash it via Odin.
My question is that can i flash Litening ROM v1.1 (Based on latest leaked ICS) directly on my device using ODIN?
You may lose your genuine ICS upgrade path via KIES flashing custom rom .
jje
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Hmmm.... i guess now i have to wait for the official ICS from Samsung. But still could'nt figure it out that why odin got stuck at factoryfs.img :S
Not that long to wait now anyways
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I am on stock LQ5 firmware & kernel without root.
After hearing about all this stuff about LQ5, I tried to flash Siyah kernel 3.3.3b. But it didn't succeed. Still my phone is working.
But can anybody help me how to get rid of I9100XXLQ5.
Please help.
Just flash a new FW with ODIN. I flashed KH3 (GB) one, because it's wipe and then LPF (ICS) on my GF phone with no problems.
I'm still using LQ5 (everything stock)...best ROM so far
r3vo said:
Just flash a new FW with ODIN. I flashed KH3 (GB) one, because it's wipe and then LPF (ICS) on my GF phone with no problems.
I'm still using LQ5 (everything stock)...best ROM so far
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I have XWKL1 Gingerbread. Can I flash it to be safe from LQ5. Will it brick my phone.
You are still on LQ5. Why? How it is safe?
I am too on XXLQ5 with no root & no custom kernel.
Working fine. No issues. Stable ROM.
tariq2kn said:
I am too on XXLQ5 with no root & no custom kernel.
Working fine. No issues. Stable ROM.
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How it is safe.
Will it brick on flashing any new firmware?
sekhargreen said:
How it is safe.
Will it brick on flashing any new firmware?
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It will not if you use Odin. Just don't use CWM.
You still can root using other than cfroot method if you like.
Using temp cwm just don't wipe while on it.
I'm still on it, but thinking to remove it because **** happens and I tend to forget stuff.
But have to say its the ICS that should be on every S2. Hope official 4.04 start raining soon
keep calm u can save ur phone
flash a 4.0.3 ics release from samsung via odin
and your phone will be safe
stay away from any type of wipe from recovery its better not to take risk
I had your same situation.
I flashed litening 3.2 via odin, so i got rid of 4.04 and i restored a backup
Now im with Neatrom.
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
Fox05 said:
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
Originally Posted by Fox05
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file ROM?
bahmonkeys said:
Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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Well im guessing your phone is not backed up!? What do you want to do stay on a stock Rom or Custom Rom?
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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I have attached the odin file for you
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM, but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
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I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
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Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
bahmonkeys said:
Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
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Before I did have Siyah Kernel, but it was older version. Do you have any suggestions which firmware I should flash?
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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How about from the intratech's thread? And is the Odin flash failing risk big with the situation I have right now?
I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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I have used Odin too and I have only used intratech's ROMs. But nothing ever has happened like my phone's not booting up so I'm little more nervous. But thanks I'll try.
Thanks all! I got it working
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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122ninjas said:
More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
denguta said:
Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
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Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
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RockRatt said:
Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
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SGH-I777 confirmed
denguta said:
SGH-I777 confirmed
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Have you tried redownloading the file?
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
denguta said:
I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
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U tried to flash siyah kernel with Odin?
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denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?
votinh said:
Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?[/QUO
Siyah kernel was in tar format can be installed in desktop odin. Am I wrong?
the bottom line is now I cant flash any rom through odin or kies. It just hangs at the start. I am able to install stand alone stock kernels through odin without any problems. I guess I am clear aout what I am talking. Help appreciated. Thanks
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getting a jig to reset the counter and will try to get a replacement.
It turned out to be bad cable issue.
I brought a new micro USB cable and the rom flashed nicely
May be if kernel flash ok but not rom, one needs to change the cable. :laugh:
Hi I have a question.
My friend has this Galaxy S2(I9100) with stock 4.0.4 ROM and after seeing my phone with Jelly Bean official from Samsung he wants to update hired phone too.
But since the 4.0.4 has that brick bug or so he is afraid to flash it through Odin.
Also can he flash the new 4.1.2 firmware without wiping. Will all his apps be there and is it recommended top do it that way.
Thanks all.
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New official jb will not wipe your data. I came from ics too (cm10.1 > ics > jb)
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kunterk said:
New official jb will not wipe your data. I came from ics too (cm10.1 > ics > jb)
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Check got brickbug app from playstore first.
If it is sane, flash it thru odin / mobile odin.
If it isn't, flash siyah and then flash 4.1.2.
I am in the same position but I have the insane chip. When I read the Siyah post the first thing it says is that it can only be used on JB not ics so is it safe to flash it on ics 4.0.4 before flashing 4.1.2 via odin as it says above?
Thanks
Jez
gastonw said:
Check got brickbug app from playstore first.
If it is sane, flash it thru odin / mobile odin.
If it isn't, flash siyah and then flash 4.1.2.
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Dude, it doesnt make a single difference if he has the sane chip or not and flashing Siyah before flashing his rom via ODIN is completely and utterley pointless since its replaced when flashing via odin. The brickbug is part of stock recovery and since he wont be entering 4.0.4 recovery at any point and flashing via ODIN he has no need to worry about it.
jezebabe said:
I am in the same position but I have the insane chip. When I read the Siyah post the first thing it says is that it can only be used on JB not ics so is it safe to flash it on ics 4.0.4 before flashing 4.1.2 via odin as it says above?
Thanks
Jez
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Ignore what was said earlier.
If you want to flash without wiping and keep apps/appdata then simply....
Reboot into download mode
Flash stock rom (.md5 or .tar)
Reboot into download again and flash Siyah v6 beta4 or above
You have no need to worry about brickbug. Only time it would affect you is if you was booting into stock 4.0.4 recovery and you have no need to do that at all.
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Dude, it doesnt make a single difference if he has the sane chip or not and flashing Siyah before flashing his rom via ODIN is completely and utterley pointless since its replaced when flashing via odin. The brickbug is part of stock recovery and since he wont be entering 4.0.4 recovery at any point and flashing via ODIN he has no need to worry about it.
Ignore what was said earlier.
If you want to flash without wiping and keep apps/appdata then simply....
Reboot into download mode
Flash stock rom (.md5 or .tar)
Reboot into download again and flash Siyah v6 beta4 or above
You have no need to worry about brickbug. Only time it would affect you is if you was booting into stock 4.0.4 recovery and you have no need to do that at all.
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Thanks for the information. Presumably I don't have to do the last step unless I want Siyah kernel.
Jez
jezebabe said:
Thanks for the information. Presumably I don't have to do the last step unless I want Siyah kernel.
Jez
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Its not just about having the kernel its also about having root and cwm recovery.
I flashed Siyah kernel first than the XWLS8 4.1.2 all through Odin and everything is working as it should.
Thanks for the infos.
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Dude, it doesnt make a single difference if he has the sane chip or not and flashing Siyah before flashing his rom via ODIN is completely and utterley pointless since its replaced when flashing via odin. The brickbug is part of stock recovery and since he wont be entering 4.0.4 recovery at any point and flashing via ODIN he has no need to worry about it.
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Didn't you noticed that lots of people just love wipping data?
You gotta lay it out for them, so they can play it safe. I know you don't enjoy people bricking their devices.
You really need to remember when you first started flashing phones...and be more emphatic.
Bricking fear..is motivation here.
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agonn said:
I flashed Siyah kernel first than the XWLS8 4.1.2 all through Odin and everything is working as it should.
Thanks for the infos.
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Good to hear
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