how can i upgrade my phone - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

my sister gave me a phone samsung galaxy s2 i wanted to upgrade it to 4.0 but kies cannot identify the firmware i found out that the phone was rooted here is the info on the setting about phone
model number: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.3
BASEBAND:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
KERRNEL:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER:GINGERBREAD.XWKDF
and when i dial *#1234# the info is
PDA:I9100XWKDF
PHONE:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
CSC:UNKNOWN
BUILD INFO:FRI APRIL 29 08:31:21 KST 2011
can i upgrade my phone to 4.0?
can someone point me to the right direction i a bit lost i don't know what to do help would be appreciated

You can upgrade it and there is plenty of threads here about it. I suggest you to read more before doing anything.
Basically if your phone is rooted, get Odin, download ROM you want and flash it according to instructions.
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i have all the tutorials i need i just want to know if i can use any firmware for s2 i saw a firmware the OXALPQ can i use it?

eloelo22 said:
i have all the tutorials i need i just want to know if i can use any firmware for s2 i saw a firmware the OXALPQ can i use it?
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No.
If you have all the tutorials you need then follow them.
End of topic.
PS: if you have a clear question then ask it first but dont reply to someone helping you by "I have all the tuto I need" but I have X or Y question.
It works like this here: you ask a clear question nicely, you will probably get a clear answer.
Anyway your topic sucks because that's a lack of respect for all those who bothered putting a tutorial to explain how to do.
You can not use a basic search and yet want to "upgrade your phone"??

htchd2sucks said:
No.
If you have all the tutorials you need then follow them.
End of topic.
PS: if you have a clear question then ask it first but dont reply to someone helping you by "I have all the tuto I need" but I have X or Y question.
It works like this here: you ask a clear question nicely, you will probably get a clear answer.
Anyway your topic sucks because that's a lack of respect for all those who bothered putting a tutorial to explain how to do.
You can not use a basic search and yet want to "upgrade your phone"??
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all i am asking is can i use any firmware is that how you answer a question..well i have done the search and it is not definite if which firmware i can use and you to suck because you don't consider beginners **** you

eloelo22 said:
all i am asking is can i use any firmware is that how you answer a question..well i have done the search and it is not definite if which firmware i can use and you to suck because you don't consider beginners **** you
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Others dont consider begginers here. Me too was welcomed like this....
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eloelo22 said:
i have all the tutorials i need i just want to know if i can use any firmware for s2 i saw a firmware the OXALPQ can i use it?
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You can flash any ROM designed for your phone model. You might want to use one which is released for your region so your modem works well.
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eloelo22 said:
my sister gave me a phone samsung galaxy s2 i wanted to upgrade it to 4.0 but kies cannot identify the firmware i found out that the phone was rooted here is the info on the setting about phone
model number: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.3
BASEBAND:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
KERRNEL:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER:GINGERBREAD.XWKDF
and when i dial *#1234# the info is
PDA:I9100XWKDF
PHONE:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
CSC:UNKNOWN
BUILD INFO:FRI APRIL 29 08:31:21 KST 2011
can i upgrade my phone to 4.0?
can someone point me to the right direction i a bit lost i don't know what to do help would be appreciated
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The M250K in your baseband version makes me think this is a Korean variant? Personally I'd probably ask a question in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097347 before flashing anything.

eloelo22 said:
my sister gave me a phone samsung galaxy s2 i wanted to upgrade it to 4.0 but kies cannot identify the firmware i found out that the phone was rooted here is the info on the setting about phone
model number: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.3
BASEBAND:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
KERRNEL:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER:GINGERBREAD.XWKDF
and when i dial *#1234# the info is
PDA:I9100XWKDF
PHONE:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
CSC:UNKNOWN
BUILD INFO:FRI APRIL 29 08:31:21 KST 2011
can i upgrade my phone to 4.0?
can someone point me to the right direction i a bit lost i don't know what to do help would be appreciated
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U might try downloading the ROM for ur device, then follow this steps:
1. Copy the ROM to Ur memory
2. Put in into Recovery Mode (when the phone is booting press (VOLUME UP + HOME)
3. Depending of the ROM u gonna flash u ll follow the steps for the installation, but remember before flashing any ROM different to the one u already have always WIPE DATA TO FACTORY.
4. Flash the ROM
5. Restart
Note: Ur phone doesn't need to be rooted to change the ROM

droidstarxx said:
Others dont consider begginers here. Me too was welcomed like this....
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The website is called xda developers,not xda beginners. Pretty much everybody is writing tutorials and ROMs etc is doing it on their own time,for free. That time they have spent is a lot longer than the time it would take you to read a little and understand exactly what you need. So many people manage to change their firmware every day thanks to this site,without clogging up the message board with the same question that god knows how many people have already pointlessly posted this week alone.
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scissors_cut_paper said:
The website is called xda developers,not xda beginners. Pretty much everybody is writing tutorials and ROMs etc is doing it on their own time,for free. That time they have spent is a lot longer than the time it would take you to read a little and understand exactly what you need. So many people manage to change their firmware every day thanks to this site,without clogging up the message board with the same question that god knows how many people have already pointlessly posted this week alone.
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Anyway i learned here hehehehe
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People that dont want to help why do you even bother to come to this thread?

-Grift- said:
People that dont want to help why do you even bother to come to this thread?
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Yeah haha true . I don't know where they learn how to tinker their phones haha.
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"Reading" and "Searching"

droidstarxx said:
Yeah haha true . I don't know where they learn how to tinker their phones haha.
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See above post. In the time its taken you to prattle on about how unhelpful people are and irritate them,you probably could have read enough to learn what you're doing,same as most people. And the reason I saw this thread was shockingly enough because I was reading. Weird that.
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Ok, enough. The OP needs to study up, and the rest of you need to move on

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[q] what i need to install cyanogen 9 on i 777?

I am new on this but i look other post with rooms CYANOGENMOD 9 an looks AMAZING!!!
the question is : WHAT I NEED TO INSTALL CM 9?
my device info:
model number: SAMSUNG -SGH-I777
android version: 2.3.6
bandbase: I777UCKK6
kernel: 2.6.35.7
NOTE: i dont rooted my phone cuz i dont know how to do it.....
Search and ye shall find
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Start here. Not sure why this isn't a sticky, as it might be tough for new members to find who don't know it exists. Great summary/walkthrough of everything you need, from rooting to flashing roms. Helped clueless me out immensely months ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
calvimontesm said:
I am new on this but i look other post with rooms CYANOGENMOD 9 an looks AMAZING!!!
the question is : WHAT I NEED TO INSTALL CM 9?
my device info:
model number: SAMSUNG -SGH-I777
android version: 2.3.6
bandbase: I777UCKK6
kernel: 2.6.35.7
NOTE: i dont rooted my phone cuz i dont know how to do it.....
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If you haven't yet rooted your phone, I'd suggest reading quite a bit before you flash anything.
CM9 is great (and so is AOKP), but you can easily screw up your phone if you don't know what you're doing. Which will inevitably lead you back here asking more questions. So save yourself the fireproof suit, and read, read, search, read, and read some more!
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Shammyh said:
If you haven't yet rooted your phone, I'd suggest reading quite a bit before you flash anything.
CM9 is great (and so is AOKP), but you can easily screw up your phone if you don't know what you're doing. Which will inevitably lead you back here asking more questions. So save yourself the fireproof suit, and read, read, search, read, and read some more!
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So i must root my phone anyways? i read a lot but i dont find anything to root 2.3.6 version
but in this forum i dont search yet....
You couldn't have read that much based on that question. Like I said, the link I posted walks you through the process. Check that out once you're comfortable with the terminology and what needs to be done.
calvimontesm said:
So i must root my phone anyways? i read a lot but i dont find anything to root 2.3.6 version
but in this forum i dont search yet....
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And why is that? After all, "search before posting" is rule #1 here on XDA. So you've just admitted to violating the first rule here, since you clearly posted without searching.
Entropy512 said:
And why is that? After all, "search before posting" is rule #1 here on XDA. So you've just admitted to violating the first rule here, since you clearly posted without searching.
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OK! sorry, but im new, i dont have any idea about rulez.... again...sorry.....
calvimontesm said:
OK! sorry, but im new, i dont have any idea about rulez.... again...sorry.....
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Then you need to read the rules before you start blindly posting.
Thread closed.

[Q] I give up....Help ??

Not exactly a newb. I have flashed custom roms rooted phones and other advanced things but there seems to be an awful lot of different ways to do what i want to do. This is literally my first time asking for help i can always find the answers i need maybe im just getting old
Phone information
Bell Canada
Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000M
3.0.15-19100MUGLD3-CL377577
IM74K.UGLD3
Ok i want to root it that's it nothing fancy some apps i use need superuser to run so .... ya. Really im looking for the easiest least painful way to do this i looked at the Siyah kernel that looks like a winner but is it really necessary to change the whole kernel ? I have no intention for the foreseeable future of using custom roms or anything like that quite pleased with the stock one for now plus it's a brand new phone really am not in the mood to brick it or do something silly yet maybe in another year lol . Anyone got a step by step process to root it even it it requires a kernel change then so be it i would also like recommendations on what kernel to use in that case software to use etc etc.... I would appreciate anyone who can take a few minutes to help out .
Thanks !
Have a search through the forum stickies first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tel/Rogers) Root/Unlock/Firmware/Modems/Mods
Couldn't be simpler......
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Are you sure you have a SGS2?
You quoted different firmware from I9100x !
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I understand your concerns but Siyah is really what you need. For daily usage you will not see a difference to a stock rom other than some speed increase and better battery life so it’s winner at all fronts I think Also simple flashing odin version of Siyah is a lot safer than messing with stock rom’s and rooting programs. Not mentioning a lot easier and faster. For your consideration.
UpInTheAir said:
Are you sure you have a SGS2?
You quoted different firmware from I9100x !
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Sure confuse me more All that info is straight from the phone the box it came in says Samsung Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 installed
MarekD said:
I understand your concerns but Siyah is really what you need. For daily usage you will not see a difference to a stock rom other than some speed increase and better battery life so it’s winner at all fronts I think Also simple flashing odin version of Siyah is a lot safer than messing with stock rom’s and rooting programs. Not mentioning a lot easier and faster. For your consideration.
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Hmm i was leaning that way if the kernel needed to be changed ..... So just use Odin ?
noneentered_2 said:
Sure confuse me more All that info is straight from the phone the box it came in says Samsung Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 installed
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For the firmware you quoted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/GT-I9000M
Best to check your actual product code and model number on the device. BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
Model number under the battery.
Firmware version, type in dialer *#1234#
I forget the code for Product Code....Search for it.
Product Code here : *2767*4387264636#
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UpInTheAir said:
For the firmware you quoted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/GT-I9000M
Best to check your actual product code and model number on the device. BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
Model number under the battery.
Firmware version, type in dialer *#1234#
I forget the code for Product Code....Search for it.
Product Code here : *2767*4387264636#
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product code gt-19100lkmbmc (*2767*4387264636#)
model gt-19100m
pda 19100mugld3
phone 19100mugld3
csc 19100mbmcld3
build info thu apr 19 15:39:18 kst 2012
noneentered_2 said:
product code gt-19100lkmbmc (*2767*4387264636#)
model gt-19100m
pda 19100mugld3
phone 19100mugld3
csc 19100mbmcld3
build info thu apr 19 15:39:18 kst 2012
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Looks like the box is wrong (or me ), best to check and be 100% sure as you don't want to brick
Follow the thread specific to your device I gave you in my first post. Has links to various methods of root. Stickies around the forum will also help out if needed.
You're welcome
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UpInTheAir said:
Looks like the box is wrong, best to check as you don't want to brick.
Follow the thread specific to your device I gave you in my first post. Has links to various methods of root. Stickies around the forum will also help out if needed.
You're welcome
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What the heck model is it then ? If it isnt what i want it's going back not an S2 ?
noneentered_2 said:
What the heck model is it then ? If it isnt what i want it's going back not an S2 ?
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I should have been clearer in previous post.sorry.
It is a SGS2
Just follow the link on post #2
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UpInTheAir said:
I should have been clearer in previous post.sorry.
It is a SGS2
Just follow the link on post #2
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Whew ... Thanks !
UpInTheAir said:
I should have been clearer in previous post.sorry.
It is a SGS2
Just follow the link on post #2
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Yea it is a sgs 2. You're carrier is bell.. Right? You can root and flash anything in the I9100 forum.
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Ok so just want to make sure i get this right. I read there was no specific kernel for our phones (bell) so if i want to stay close to stock it looks like i would use CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5.zip and odin . Or i can use Siyah looking at Siyah-v3.3.1 already have it downloaded any problems with that version are there better more stable ones i should use instead ?
I guess i can use Odin for either ?
Enter download mode
click pda select file
click start
done ?
No need to wipe anything is there ?
Yep. Go for it. Any will do it .
I've used SiyahKernel allot and it's been great. It will install touch CWM recovery as well so you can nandroId backup your while ROM. Lots of other bells and whistles too, but no one forces anyone to use or tweak them off you don't want.
Flashing these kernels (via Odin) increase your flash counter and warning triangle on boot.
For ICS firmware use Chainfire Triangle Away app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22463153#post22463153
For GB use USB jig (depending on bootloader version) or follow Chainfire method in his CF-root thread.
You could also use zergrush root method and no CWM recovery.
**Most important; backup your EFS folder. If this ever gets corrupted , it is difficult to repair, mostly cannot and phone will not be able to make cellular connection.** Edit: EFS file its where your IMEI is located, without it any Carrier won't recognise the SIM.
Just search here in XDA and there are also a number of root app In Google Play.
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Please advise on rooting

Sorry to join the chorus of noobs asking for rooting advice when there are vids and threads galore, but I am finding this all confusing.
I have got my new S3 from the UK network Three, it is of the following spec:
Model Number = GT-I9300
Android Version = 4.0.4
Baseband version = I9300XXLH1
I would be grateful if someone could advise me of the simplest method I should use for rooting as I am confused.
I would love to also hear any suggestions on custom roms but obviously that is a secondary request!
Thanks to anyone who wouldn't mind advising me! :silly:
read the stickies in the general i9300 forum. All your questions will be answered there (including a step bu step rooting guide)
the only way that you can mess it up is if you think you're smarter than the guide and not follow it properly.
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wetfoot said:
Sorry to join the chorus of noobs asking for rooting advice when there are vids and threads galore, but I am finding this all confusing.
I have got my new S3 from the UK network Three, it is of the following spec:
Model Number = GT-I9300
Android Version = 4.0.4
Baseband version = I9300XXLH1
I would be grateful if someone could advise me of the simplest method I should use for rooting as I am confused.
I would love to also hear any suggestions on custom roms but obviously that is a secondary request!
Thanks to anyone who wouldn't mind advising me! :silly:
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Just use mskip's s3 toolkit 6.0. Don't worry the toolkit is fool proof.
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EtienneBordeaux said:
Just use mskip's s3 toolkit 6.0. Don't worry the toolkit is fool proof.
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Thank you very much for your reply, unfortunately that method does not have the build version of my phone (IMM76D.I9300XXBLG8) on the list (it has XXBLG9 though lol).
Going to try XXBLG9 as it seems this is the suggestion in the tools thread. It is funny how in all these noob proof threads I follow to root my devices I always end up taking leaps of faith! I wish I had more acumen for this stuff!
Thank you very much for putting me on the right track all the same, I appreciate it!
wetfoot said:
Thank you very much for your reply, unfortunately that method does not have the build version of my phone (IMM76D.I9300XXBLG8) on the list (it has XXBLG9 though lol).
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Just read the instructions on the toolkit. It says to choose the closest build if you cant find yours. Goodluck!
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EtienneBordeaux said:
Just use mskip's s3 toolkit 6.0. Don't worry the toolkit is fool proof.
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EtienneBordeaux said:
Just read the instructions on the toolkit. It says to choose the closest build if you cant find yours. Goodluck!
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Thank you very much! All rooted now
Wish you all the best in your future phone endevours too! :good:
...Now off to find a nice ROM

Desperately seeking HELPPPP

Dear all,
Please HELP!!!
i have a rooted s3 I9300XXLH1. (4.0.4)
I was getting all time the Upgrade message so i decided to upgrade. First upgrade attemt was giving errors..
When i bought it i had rooted it with toolkit v5 or 6 (not sure).
After i tried to unroot it to upgrade it and after reroot it.
But i have failure all time when i try to install the upgrade (from wifi). So i guess maybe its not unrtooted still.
Please someone help me, I will really appreciate it on what i have to do, to have the LAST android and root also.
Thank you SO MUCH ALL!!!
Backup your data, flash newest firmware via Odin or recovery, done
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qtwrk said:
Backup your data, flash newest firmware via Odin or recovery, done
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Thank you SO MUCH!!! i dont need backup (deleted everything alreade :crying: ) where can i find the newest firmware ??? Is this procedure somewhere? and which firmware i have to select for my model???
So i dont need to unroot???
Thanks so much!
Matsedales said:
Thank you SO MUCH!!! i dont need backup (deleted everything alreade :crying: ) where can i find the newest firmware ??? Is this procedure somewhere? and which firmware i have to select for my model???
So i dont need to unroot???
Thanks so much!
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Via XDA stock firmwares post or sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com
Read the basic faqs and guides posted in the General section before doing anything .
Stock flash via Odin will require root again .
jje
JJEgan said:
Via XDA stock firmwares post or sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com
Read the basic faqs and guides posted in the General section before doing anything .
Stock flash via Odin will require root again .
jje
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Thank you! i am REALLY CRAZY,, cannot find a way... the rootkit app 7.0 has not my version... Which version i have to select???
I have XXBLH1 and 4.0.4 . i think international version (bought from wind greece).
You mean i dont need to unroot? and how i go to new version???? I am crazy there are THOUSANDS of post and cannot find nothing
Thanks so much!!
* AND WHAT IS MY REGION CODE??!?!? HOW I SEE IT??? MESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MESSSSSSS!!!!! how i find it on the phone
Matsedales said:
Thank you! i am REALLY CRAZY,, cannot find a way... the rootkit app 7.0 has not my version... Which version i have to select???
I have XXBLH1 and 4.0.4 . i think international version (bought from wind greece).
You mean i dont need to unroot? and how i go to new version???? I am crazy there are THOUSANDS of post and cannot find nothing
Thanks so much!!
* AND WHAT IS MY REGION CODE??!?!? HOW I SEE IT??? MESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MESSSSSSS!!!!! how i find it on the phone
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Most importantly, is your phone GT-i9300? Because S3 has various models and can not messed up the ROM
Actually, personally think the region code doesn't matter at all.
You should spent a little more time in general section, everything you need lays right over there
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Matsedales said:
Thank you! i am REALLY CRAZY,, cannot find a way... the rootkit app 7.0 has not my version... Which version i have to select???
I have XXBLH1 and 4.0.4 . i think international version (bought from wind greece).
You mean i dont need to unroot? and how i go to new version???? I am crazy there are THOUSANDS of post and cannot find nothing
Thanks so much!!
* AND WHAT IS MY REGION CODE??!?!? HOW I SEE IT??? MESS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MESSSSSSS!!!!! how i find it on the phone
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READ OR BRICK you decide .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881220
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2090739
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148708
jje
qtwrk said:
Most importantly, is your phone GT-i9300? Because S3 has various models and can not messed up the ROM
Actually, personally think the region code doesn't matter at all.
You should spent a little more time in general section, everything you need lays right over there
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yes phone is GT-i9300!! as says in info inside...
so i need to download ODIN??? other software?? not rootkit 7.0??
omg its impossible that there is not a thread with info step by step... crazyyyy almost impossible...
thank you!!!
Matsedales said:
yes phone is GT-i9300!! as says in info inside...
so i need to download ODIN??? other software?? not rootkit 7.0??
omg its impossible that there is not a thread with info step by step... crazyyyy almost impossible...
thank you!!!
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Be patient, it's not complicated as you thought. As matter of fact, I brought my Nexus S 18 months ago, then I immediate (like 20 minutes reading the thread and 10 minutes of preparation and operation ) unlocked bootloader and rooted it , I didn't even know "Android "before I got that phone!!!
if you mother language is not English, you can search some thread with your own language thread which should make it easier.
Just be patient reading these thread, don't be panic, this is not anything emergency, you have lots lots time doing this.
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Matsedales said:
yes phone is GT-i9300!! as says in info inside...
so i need to download ODIN??? other software?? not rootkit 7.0??
omg its impossible that there is not a thread with info step by step... crazyyyy almost impossible...
thank you!!!
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Easy Tiger. You need to learn first, have you read anything from those links from JJE?? There's everything you need to know.... Time and patience is what you need now....
Follow instructions, use Odin and flash Stock ROM. That's it.
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djembey said:
Easy Tiger. You need to learn first, have you read anything from those links from JJE?? There's everything you need to know.... Time and patience is what you need now....
Follow instructions, use Odin and flash Stock ROM. That's it.
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Its impossible to read all wikipedia to learn to be engineer why its so much info really??? aren't there any "follow proceedures" post?
sometghing..
all weekend my head got broken searching on this....
desperate for help really, or i m so stupid?
Matsedales said:
Its impossible to read all wikipedia to learn to be engineer why its so much info really??? aren't there any "follow proceedures" post?
sometghing..
all weekend my head got broken searching on this....
desperate for help really, or i m so stupid?
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You have already been provided with links, and in those links you will find guides.....as jj said......Read or risk bricking your device, you choose
djembey said:
Easy Tiger. You need to learn first, have you read anything from those links from JJE?? There's everything you need to know.... Time and patience is what you need now....
Follow instructions, use Odin and flash Stock ROM. That's it.
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yes i read but WHICH rom??!?!?!?! i have odin installed, i cannot find WHICH rom i have to get... (from these milion : http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300 )
thanks so much everybody!!!
Matsedales said:
yes i read but WHICH rom??!?!?!?! i have odin installed, i cannot find WHICH rom i have to get... (from these milion : http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300 )
thanks so much everybody!!!
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First calm down. Second go here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
There are instructions there on how to check your firmware and options to sort out what firmware you should download.
Matsedales said:
yes i read but WHICH rom??!?!?!?! i have odin installed, i cannot find WHICH rom i have to get... (from these milion : http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9300 )
thanks so much everybody!!!
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If you are in Greece this link will take you to Sammobile firmwares, make sure you do have i9300 international then download the lates version i9300XXELLA and flash it using Odin which you already have.
Make sure you understand how to flash via Odin by reading the Odin thread if you do it wrong you will just have an expensive brick
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=EUR
Get it?
ag4751 said:
If you are in Greece this link will take you to Sammobile firmwares, make sure you do have i9300 international then download the lates version i9300XXELLA and flash it using Odin which you already have.
Make sure you understand how to flash via Odin by reading the Odin thread if you do it wrong you will just have an expensive brick
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9300&pcode=EUR
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thank you,... im confused.. current firmware is 4.0.4 I9300XXLH1
but i want to upgrade. can i download the Greece 2013 January 4.1.2 I9300XXELLA ???
thank you so much once more
Matsedales said:
thank you,... im confused.. current firmware is 4.0.4 I9300XXLH1
but i want to upgrade. can i download the Greece 2013 January 4.1.2 I9300XXELLA ???
thank you so much once more
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ON http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/# I GET THAT my phone firmware is
GT-I9300 Galaxy S III
PDA: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300OXXELL1
Added: 2013-0-14
Download
BUT NEVER DOWNLOADS... what the mess is happening??????? i tried mozilla, chrome... i will try to find it somewhere else.. still cannot download from sammobile
Matsedales said:
ON http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/# I GET THAT my phone firmware is
GT-I9300 Galaxy S III
PDA: I9300XXELLA
CSC: I9300OXXELL1
Added: 2013-0-14
Download
BUT NEVER DOWNLOADS... what the mess is happening??????? i tried mozilla, chrome... i will try to find it somewhere else.. still cannot download from sammobile
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Get perkas file stash from Play store, his downloads are fast and reliable, you will find XXELLA there
slaphead20 said:
Get perkas file stash from Play store, his downloads are fast and reliable, you will find XXELLA there
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got it... can you plzzz help me what i do after? it dloaded on the sd card.
Thanks SO MUCH!! im sorry for such newbie
*seemed that downloaded but no.. i cant find nothing on the sd card...
I CANNOT UNDERSTAND IT MADE ME CRAZY REALLY i will break it today
i am on version 4.0.4 i want to go to the LAST version. WHY I SEE That XXELLA is still 4.0.4 WHAT IS THE REASON TO LOAD IT????????????????????????

Need help finding insecure kernel please

Hi, My names Drew, and I just recently joined xda to tinker around with my phone and explore the possibilities that the manufacturers apparently didn't want us to have. I have had my phone for quite a while and I felt it was time to play with it some more. I am have the Samsung Galaxy S2, it is StraightTalks version of it, here are the details on it found through the about-phone.
Firmware: 2.3.6
BasebandVersion: S720C.01 VLI02
Kernel Version: [email protected] -55 #2 PREEMPT Wed Sep 12 10:20:26 KST 2012
I was not sure of which information was needed to get a insecure kernel version, as I could not find anything specifically geared to my phone on these forums. I was unable to directly post on the developers thread due to my low post count (which I would hope should soon get higher as time moves on). So basically, to the point, what insecure kernel should I use since I am a first time rooter? I understand everything here in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 except for step two when it's talking about kernal versions.
I moved your question to a new thread in the proper forum where someone can help you out.
mikef
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mikef said:
I moved your question to a new thread in the proper forum where someone can help you out.
mikef
XDA Senior Moderator
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Ah ok sorry about that, I just saw the Feel free to ask questions here thread and thought it was ok to post in that one for this specific question. Thanks for moving it though, I might get some help if it is in the right forum.
xConflicx said:
Hi, My names Drew, and I just recently joined xda to tinker around with my phone and explore the possibilities that the manufacturers apparently didn't want us to have. I have had my phone for quite a while and I felt it was time to play with it some more. I am have the Samsung Galaxy S2, it is StraightTalks version of it, here are the details on it found through the about-phone.
Firmware: 2.3.6
BasebandVersion: S720C.01 VLI02
Kernel Version: [email protected] -55 #2 PREEMPT Wed Sep 12 10:20:26 KST 2012
I was not sure of which information was needed to get a insecure kernel version, as I could not find anything specifically geared to my phone on these forums. I was unable to directly post on the developers thread due to my low post count (which I would hope should soon get higher as time moves on). So basically, to the point, what insecure kernel should I use since I am a first time rooter? I understand everything here in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 except for step two when it's talking about kernal versions.
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I am not sure(gb is old school) but your kernel version isn't exactly shown, and your current kernel already kinda looks like a insecure kernel, I suggest that you dial *#1234# check the pda info and since the kernel usually matches the firmware(pda) version get one kernel according to that.
Edit: Safer thing to do would be to upgrade to JB and rooting it(which is fairly easier I think).
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king_below_my_lord said:
I am not sure(gb is old school) but your kernel version isn't exactly shown, and your current kernel already kinda looks like a insecure kernel, I suggest that you dial *#1234# check the pda info and since the kernel usually matches the firmware(pda) version get one kernel according to that.
Edit: Safer thing to do would be to upgrade to JB and rooting it(which is fairly easier I think).
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Ok I dialed *#1234# and I get a verizon operator saying this. "Welcome to Verizon wireless. Your future/feature? update could not be completed. Please try your call again". JB = Jellybean? How do I update my phone to that, I tried to do a system update and it says my phone's already up to date.
xConflicx said:
Ok I dialed *#1234# and I get a verizon operator saying this. "Welcome to Verizon wireless. Your future/feature? update could not be completed. Please try your call again". JB = Jellybean? How do I update my phone to that, I tried to do a system update and it says my phone's already up to date.
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Just get a stock jb operating system from sammobile and flash via Odin, there are a lot of threads that cover those matters, read stickied threads, it's a really easy and simple procedure, just be careful not to make mistakes (like suddenly flashing pit files).
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king_below_my_lord said:
Just get a stock jb operating system from sammobile and flash via Odin, there are a lot of threads that cover those matters, read stickied threads, it's a really easy and simple procedure, just be careful not to make mistakes (like suddenly flashing pit files).
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I went on sammobile, and looked through their firmware list and mine was not even on there. So that brings me to my next question, since mine is a straight talk phone, and is NOT on the list, is there a possibility that my phone will be bricked flashing a stocked jb operating system to it?
xConflicx said:
I went on sammobile, and looked through their firmware list and mine was not even on there. So that brings me to my next question, since mine is a straight talk phone, and is NOT on the list, is there a possibility that my phone will be bricked flashing a stocked jb operating system to it?
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What do you mean by "straight talk" is it some kind of network operator, and are you using some kind of network unlocked device (I am asking because you mentioned Verizon), I will tell you one simple thing though if your device model( as given in the about phone - >model number) is GT-I9100 then it's safe to flash any i9100 JB firmware (especially since you're on GB) if the phone gets sim locked or something you can use the unlock apps available here or in the playstore to unlock it.
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When people mention US carriers the first question you ask is:-
'The sticker on the phone chassis, under the battery; what does it say ?'
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When people mention US carriers the first question you ask is:-
'The sticker on the phone chassis, under the battery; what does it say ?'
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To the OP, what he ^^^^^ said.
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AFAIK, it is SGH-S959G (Service provider's -Straight talk and Net10)
Sun90 said:
AFAIK, it is SGH-S959G (Service provider's -Straight talk and Net10)
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It was actually SCH-S720C, sorry I was being a busybody on android area51, I managed to solve my own issue and root my phone. With all the trouble of trying to figure out which insecure kernel I needed to flash, I found out that my phone is actually the Samsung Proclaim, even though I have never heard my phone be called that before. And yes it was Straighttalk, its like Net10. Sorry to leave everyone who replied since my last reply hanging, I have been very busy lately. Thanks for replying on my thread to help me out.

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