Hi,
Last year I rooted my SGS II, unlocked it from Orange and installed Villian ROM (which I have bee perfectly happy with). I've just ordered my new upgrade SGS III (on T-Mobile), which will be here in a few days
As a result i want to sell my SGS II, but hink it would be more attractive if it were a stock samsung ROM.
I'm a bit rusty on flashing etc as it was quite some time ago that I rooted/flashed the phone, so I just wanted to ask if I can simply download the stock ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487)? and flash using Odin to replace the custom Villian ROM?
Don't really want to brick the phone!
My SGS II is as follows:
Originally Orange I9100P
PDA: I9100XXK13
Phone: I9100XXLPB
Model: GT-I9100
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+
VillianROM 3.0
Thanks
We5ty said:
Hi,
Last year I rooted my SGS II, unlocked it from Orange and installed Villian ROM (which I have bee perfectly happy with). I've just ordered my new upgrade SGS III (on T-Mobile), which will be here in a few days
As a result i want to sell my SGS II, but hink it would be more attractive if it were a stock samsung ROM.
I'm a bit rusty on flashing etc as it was quite some time ago that I rooted/flashed the phone, so I just wanted to ask if I can simply download the stock ROM from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487)? and flash using Odin to replace the custom Villian ROM?
Don't really want to brick the phone!
My SGS II is as follows:
Originally Orange I9100P
PDA: I9100XXK13
Phone: I9100XXLPB
Model: GT-I9100
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+
VillianROM 3.0
Thanks
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yes u can do that , but as u stated its 'Original Orange I9100P', flashing the rom from that will wrk for u san u may not use the 'NFC' function though properly
so it would be better for u to flash a proper one meant for I9100P, for NFC to wrk properly
Sun90 said:
yes u can do that , but as u stated its 'Original Orange I9100P', flashing the rom from that will wrk for u san u may not use the 'NFC' function though properly
so it would be better for u to flash a proper one meant for I9100P, for NFC to wrk properly
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Thanks Sun90, though what's NFC? and where would I find the correct I9100P ROM
Sorry to be a noob, but I guess that is because I am lol :laugh:
We5ty said:
Thanks Sun90, though what's NFC? and where would I find the correct I9100P ROM
Sorry to be a noob, but I guess that is because I am lol :laugh:
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hey NFC is for 'Near Field Communication'.
tell me what exactly is ur Model of GS2
is it I9100 or I9100P
u can check it in Systemsettings>about phone under Model number or under the battery of ur phone, do check and rewert back
Sun90 said:
hey NFC is for 'Near Field Communication'.
tell me what exactly is ur Model of GS2
is it I9100 or I9100P
u can check it in Systemsettings>about phone under Model number or under the battery of ur phone, do check and rewert back
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Thanks.
Yes it is a I9100P
I would just like to get a fairly standard Samsung ROM working on there so it has stuff like allshare and swype etc. But obviously still want it to be unlocked.
It is branded I9100P on the back cover next to the Orange logo, so I guess that is what it is. Although the phone reports it is an I9100, but I guess this could be down to what I done to unlock it (though for the life of me I can't remember how I did it).
We5ty said:
Thanks.
Yes it is a I9100P
I would just like to get a fairly standard Samsung ROM working on there so it has stuff like allshare and swype etc. But obviously still want it to be unlocked.
It is branded I9100P on the back cover next to the Orange logo, so I guess that is what it is. Although the phone reports it is an I9100, but I guess this could be down to what I done to unlock it (though for the life of me I can't remember how I did it).
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whell then i would suggest u to go for ICS v4.0.3 rather than 4.0.4(since its buggy and not stable as 4.0.3) u can find the v4.0.3 in the second post of the link u stated in your OP(original post #1), dwnld the unbranded one of v4.0.3 and flash the same thro ODIN
Sun90 said:
whell then i would suggest u to go for ICS v4.0.3 rather than 4.0.4(since its buggy and not stable as 4.0.3) u can find the v4.0.3 in the second post of the link u stated in your OP(original post #1), dwnld the unbranded one of v4.0.3 and flash the same thro ODIN
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Thanks Sun90,
So this one:
I9100BULPC Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100BULPC (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom
Carrier: Vodafone (VOD)
Build Date: 2nd April 2012
Modem: BULP6
CSC: VODLP8
Change List: 332484
CF-Root v5.4 LPC: Download
and will this mess up NFC or will it still function OK?
Cheers
Edit: Whoops I missed that it was Vodafone branded. Can't seem to find an unbranded 4.03 UK ROM
We5ty said:
Thanks Sun90,
So this one:
I9100BULPC Download (Thanks To SamMobile!)
Base Firmware: I9100BULPC (4.0.3)
Region United Kingdom
Carrier: Vodafone (VOD)
Build Date: 2nd April 2012
Modem: BULP6
CSC: VODLP8
Change List: 332484
CF-Root v5.4 LPC: Download
and will this mess up NFC or will it still function OK?
Cheers
Edit: Whoops I missed that it was Vodafone branded. Can't seem to find an unbranded 4.03 UK ROM
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u can check this one which is unbranded 'I9100XWLPG'
Is the unbranded uk one not XWLP7.
I dont know about nfc,but both my phones are unbranded and thats what they were on.
And youd probably get more dosh for unbranded.
And where are the orange logos on the phone..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
theunderling said:
Is the unbranded uk one not XWLP7.
I dont know about nfc,but both my phones are unbranded and thats what they were on.
And youd probably get more dosh for unbranded.
And where are the orange logos on the phone..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Yep, I agree unbranded would be better.
I'll check out the quoted ROM.
Thanks
Sorry, forgot to add logo and model number are on the back of the phone next to the speaker
Is it black.Ive got a spare back housing and cover that Im not going to need/use.
Edit:-Ive just checked and if you wanted to change the rear housing,you would have to take out all the components and put them back in the other housing.
So it wouldnt be worth the hassle....
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theunderling said:
Is it black.Ive got a spare back housing and cover that Im not going to need/use.
Edit:-Ive just checked and if you wanted to change the rear housing,you would have to take out all the components and put them back in the other housing.
So it wouldnt be worth the hassle....
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Many thanks for the offer. Yeah, as you say, probably not worth the grief.
As long as I can get a standard type ROM running and unlocked I'll be happy.
My new S3 arrives Tuesday, so I'll wait unitl then before doing anything with the S2, just in case of any issues as I don't want to be left without a phone.
Just out of interest, what is a mint S2 worth roughly?
Could be around £230-260.I only keep my eye open for cracked screen/dont switch on ones.
They can go for up to £160.
Just put it on eBay for a starting price of £200 or a buy it now for what you want.....or let it roll from 99p and get your mates to bump up the price...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Heeeeeellllllpppppppp!
theunderling said:
Could be around £230-260.I only keep my eye open for cracked screen/dont switch on ones.
They can go for up to £160.
Just put it on eBay for a starting price of £200 or a buy it now for what you want.....or let it roll from 99p and get your mates to bump up the price...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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PANIC!!!!!!!!!!
Flashed recommended ROM today using Odin and phone stuck at Samsung splash screen,........OH SHIZZLE!
I left it for about half hour, but nothing happened. Have manged to boot it to download mode, but now I'm at a loss at what to do next.
Please could someone offer some urgent advice please.
Thanks
We5ty said:
PANIC!!!!!!!!!!
Flashed recommended ROM today using Odin and phone stuck at Samsung splash screen,........OH SHIZZLE!
I left it for about half hour, but nothing happened. Have manged to boot it to download mode, but now I'm at a loss at what to do next.
Please could someone offer some urgent advice please.
Thanks
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Boot the phone into recovery mode, preform factory reset.
It should not now
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Boot the phone into recovery mode, preform factory reset.
It should not now
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Jokesy, thanks.
But, I have since forgotten all that I picked up when I first rooted etc.
Please advise how to acces recovery mode. I will search in the meantime.
Thanks
We5ty said:
Jokesy, thanks.
But, I have since forgotten all that I picked up when I first rooted etc.
Please advise how to acces recovery mode. I will search in the meantime.
Thanks
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off the phone
- press volume up + home + power button, release your hands as soon as the phone lights up
It's like the opposite of download mode
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
off the phone
- press volume up + home + power button, release your hands as soon as the phone lights up
It's like the opposite of download mode
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Thanks, disaster averted , has now rebooted with ICS 4.03, which is what I was after. No yellow warning triangle, which is fine.
Just need to make sure it is still network unlocked, but initially looks like it is.
Can't thank you enough for your prompt and awesome advice.
Cheers,
We5ty.
We5ty said:
Thanks, disaster averted , has now rebooted with ICS 4.03, which is what I was after. No yellow warning triangle, which is fine.
Just need to make sure it is still network unlocked, but initially looks like it is.
Can't thank you enough for your prompt and awesome advice.
Cheers,
We5ty.
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Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Related
My white Galaxy S II got into a boot loop and the bootloop fix thread where I flash a stock ROM isn't working. Is there different firmware for the the white Galaxy S II I don't know about? Please help this is urgent.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Do you actually have an I9100?
Yes a white one. Another question to why I might be doing this wrong. Do I have to flash the matching kernel? and if I need to do that which section do I load that in on odin.
HolloH said:
Yes a white one. Another question to why I might be doing this wrong. Do I have to flash the matching kernel? and if I need to do that which section do I load that in on odin.
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Sorry, but oinkylicious' question is a VERY valid one. Given you are on AT&T, it begs the question: are you SURE you have a GT-I9100?
There are many different models of the Galaxy SII.
The GT-I9100 is the international version (I have one), which happens to work on AT&T's network, but you would have had to buy it internationally, imported it, or bought it through a re-seller.
AT&T sells two different AT&T branded models of Galaxy SII. The HSPA+ version of the Galaxy SII (SGH-I777), and the LTE version of the Galaxy SII (SGH-I727), which is also called the Galaxy SII: Skyrocket.
They are ALL different, and flashing a ROM meant for one of them onto another will usually result in a very expensive paperweight. So if you flashed a ROM from the link you posted above (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278), you very may well have to exchange it or take it to service.
If you take the battery out, what does it say for the model on the sticker underneath?
ctomgee said:
Sorry, but oinkylicious' question is a VERY valid one. Given you are on AT&T, it begs the question: are you SURE you have a GT-I9100?
There are many different models of the Galaxy SII.
The GT-I9100 is the international version (I have one), which happens to work on AT&T's network, but you would have had to buy it internationally, imported it, or bought it through a re-seller.
AT&T sells two different AT&T branded models of Galaxy SII. The HSPA+ version of the Galaxy SII (SGH-I777), and the LTE version of the Galaxy SII (SGH-I727), which is also called the Galaxy SII: Skyrocket.
They are ALL different, and flashing a ROM meant for one of them onto another will usually result in a very expensive paperweight. So if you flashed a ROM from the link you posted above (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278), you very may well have to exchange it or take it to service.
If you take the battery out, what does it say for the model on the sticker underneath?
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I have a white international i9100. It's the one with 1 hardware button and 2 capacitive ones. Ordered it off amazon
HolloH said:
I have a white international i9100. It's the one with 1 hardware button and 2 capacitive ones. Ordered it off amazon
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Then no; white, black, shouldn't make a difference. (as long as it's not a i9100G)
You shouldn't have to flash a kernel on top of the firmware - the firmware will include a kernel. The only reason you would have to flash a kernel on top of the firmware is if you want root, or a custom kernel.
You didn't tick "repartition" or try to include a .pit file, did you?
No I didn't do that
HolloH said:
No I didn't do that
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Ok, so what happens now then? Does the phone still bootloop?
How about you break down exactly the steps you are following? Otherwise it's a guessing game on what went wrong.
Alright so I tried to install a Chinese ROM from this link
http://forum.mobileshelp.com/qualco...guage-samsung-galaxy-ii-i9100-guide-here.html
Then I got stuck in a boot loop
Now I've tried flashing some of the stock roms in that thread and I'm still stuck in a boot loop
I open I up Odin and I load up the ROM into the PDA slot and then I click start
HolloH said:
Alright so I tried to install a Chinese ROM from this link
http://forum.mobileshelp.com/qualco...guage-samsung-galaxy-ii-i9100-guide-here.html
Then I got stuck in a boot loop
Now I've tried flashing some of the stock roms in that thread and I'm still stuck in a boot loop
I open I up Odin and I load up the ROM into the PDA slot and then I click start
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By "that thread", do you mean Intratech's thread with all the official firmwares? (This one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) Which one are you choosing?
I've tried the XEU one and a Frankenstein one
If this helps it says something like can't access into [a directory that has system in it] once it enters the screen with the little android once it goes out of download mode
edit2: The problem has been solved. I had to go into recovery and do a wipe.
Big thanks to everyone who helped me out in this thread.
Hi folks.
I've just received a nice new Galaxy S2 from Virgin in the UK. I did have an HTC Desire which was a dawdle to root and install roms on. When it comes to rooting the S2,, however, I'm baffled as to which firmware to use.
The android version is.... 4.0.3
Baseband version is... I9100XXLPS
Kernel version... 3.0.15-I900100XWLP7-CL340913
[email protected] #3
Build number... IML74K.XWLP7
Can anyone point me n the right direction for the firmware and a tutorial?
Thanks
It's just as easy on the s2!
follow these instructions !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
It's as easy as putting the phone into download mode and flashing the firmware using odin.
ok i've pinned it down to two firmwares to use from that thread
this one
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
and this one
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
going by the LP7 part that is in my phone but which one do i use?
I think the top one is dxlp7 and the bottom is xwlp7.. better go for the bottom one..
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Ok... I'm in the UK but the XEN version seems to be the Netherlands so is it still ok to use it?
sorry if i'm coming across as a bit thick lol but I'd rather be sure I'm getting this right first time so that I don't screw up my phone.
tricksterdude said:
Ok... I'm in the UK but the XEN version seems to be the Netherlands so is it still ok to use it?
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Yes it's perfectly fine to use it.
Cheers... thats it done!! Its always nerve racking the first time lol.
Plz help me,
I was trying to root with siyah.
i followed manual
-Installed Kies on mine Windows 7
-download ODIN and latest siyah
-started odin and browse for siyah v3.4.tar in PDA slot
- started S2 in download mode and connected via Data cable
- after reboot i have yellow triangle (warning sign)
I know that this sometimes happens after rooting
BUT WHATEVER I DO I CAN'T PASS THAT SCREEN
I try to remove battery but after i put it back and switch on SAME THING.
Cant start it in download mode
Computer don't recognize it anymore so i cant root with some other kernel.
I CANT EVEN SWITCH IT OFF!!!!!
Thing that worries me is when i connected S2 in download mode damn Windows 7 has automatically installed some driver but ODIN has recognize it after finished driver update
1) Remove the f word from your post before mods see it & ban you.
2) If you really can't get into download mode, your last chance before you send it off to Samsung is a jig. Probably won't work, but worth a try. You never know.
yrakun said:
Plz help me,
I was trying to root with siyah.
i followed manual
-Installed Kies on mine Windows 7
-download ODIN and latest siyah
-started odin and browse for siyah v3.4.tar in PDA slot
- started S2 in download mode and connected via Data cable
- after reboot i have yellow triangle (warning sign)
I know that this sometimes happens after rooting
BUT WHATEVER I DO I CAN'T PASS THAT SCREEN
I try to remove battery but after i put it back and switch on SAME THING.
Cant start it in download mode
Computer don't recognize it anymore so i cant root with some other kernel.
I CANT EVEN SWITCH IT OFF!!!!!
Thing that worries me is when i connected S2 in download mode ***** Windows 7 has automatically installed some driver but ODIN has recognize it after finished driver update
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You didn't heed this very sound advice, did you?
Ok. In order for anyone to help you, you must provide a lot more information than you do.
Model number of phone? (GT-i9100? GT-i9100G? GT-i9100M/P/T? SGH-i777? SPH-D710? SGH-T989?)
Current firmware of phone? (is it GB? ICS? Siyah 3.4 is meant for ICS. If you flashed it onto a phone that has 2.3.6 or lower, that could be your issue)
Ohhhhhh....It's that guy. I'm a clairvoyant aren't I ? I can see the future !!
ctomgee said:
You didn't heed this very sound advice, did you?
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So what you saying is that i can put mine phone in garbage.
yrakun said:
So what you saying is that i can put mine phone in garbage.
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Not necessarily. There may be hope yet.
Start with answering my questions.
ctomgee said:
Ok. In order for anyone to help you, you must provide a lot more information than you do.
Model number of phone? (GT-i9100? GT-i9100G? GT-i9100M/P/T? SGH-i777? SPH-D710? SGH-T989?)
Current firmware of phone? (is it GB? ICS? Siyah 3.4 is meant for ICS. If you flashed it onto a phone that has 2.3.6 or lower, that could be your issue)
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Phone is GT-i9100G. Now is broken GT-9100G :crying::crying:
I dont know what software ver. was on it. Thing is that i read somewhere that siyah support all versions so i decide it that i use it
It is for European market (From Slovenia)
SSN: -I9100GGSMH
FFC ID : A3LGGTI9100G
I "rooted" w/o SIM card and SD Card
yrakun said:
Phone is GT-i9100G. Now is broken GT-9100G :crying::crying:
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Ok, that is your issue. Siyah kernels are for i9100 phones. NOT for i9100G phones.
I find it hard to believe this would now prevent you from getting to download mode though.
Do this:
- take out battery
- hold vol down, home and power buttons, and keep holding
- put battery back in
This should get you to download mode.
Then flash a kernel actually meant for an i9100G. (look for one in the i9100G development subsection)
Then, here's something key for you: stick to firmwares, kernels, and ROMs ONLY MEANT for the i9100G.
i9100G has a different SoC/chipset than the i9100, so these things are not compatible between the two devices.
yrakun said:
I dont know what software ver. was on it. Thing is that i read somewhere that siyah support all versions so i decide it that i use it
It is for European market (From Slovenia)
SSN: -I9100GGSMH
FFC ID : A3LGGTI9100G
I "rooted" w/o SIM card and SD Card
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Cite where you read this information please. As stated, because of SoC/chipset differences, I don't know of ANY kernels that support both the i9100 and i9100G.
ctomgee said:
Ok, that is your issue. Siyah kernels are for i9100 phones. NOT for i9100G phones.
I find it hard to believe this would now prevent you from getting to download mode though.
Do this:
- take out battery
- hold vol down, home and power buttons, and keep holding
- put battery back in
This should get you to download mode.
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OMG, worked. i got some sign of life from mine phone
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
ctomgee said:
Then, here's something key for you: stick to firmwares, kernels, and ROMs ONLY MEANT for the i9100G.
i9100G has a different SoC/chipset than the i9100, so these things are not compatible between the two devices.
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There is one problem remaining. I got download screen but what now, i still can't turn in on normally ?
How to know what kernel/firmare to install when i dont have access to check current firmware version
yrakun said:
OMG, worked. i got some sign of life from mine phone
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
There is one problem remaining. I got download screen but what now ?
How to know what kernel/firmare to install when i dont have access to check current firmware version
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If you don't know what firmware version you were on, then I'd just start over at this point, and flash a stock i9100G firmware. This will get you back to Gingerbread.
Then you can do whatever you want, but again, make sure you stick to G-variant firmwares, kernels and ROMs.
I will try.
Tnks for helping stupid guy who try to flash android phone like Windows Mobile 6.5.3
PS.
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G, and i was cheated since i told in the store that i wanna buy I9100 ??
yrakun said:
I will try.
Tnks for helping stupid guy who try to flash android phone like Windows Mobile 6.5.3
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No problem.
In response to your PM (that you sent twice, for some reason...) that asked:
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G ??
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I wouldn't say the I9100 is necessarily BETTER than the I9100G, but I think that's a matter of opinion.
It benchmarks a little better due to the Exynos processor in the I9100 running a tad faster than the OMAP in the I9100G, but I've heard that for the most part, real world performance differences are hard to notice, and the I9100G runs cooler.
The I9100 has been available for longer, so as a result there has been more development for it, but since the I9100G has an OMAP (which is also the processor the Galaxy Nexus has), porting has somewhat recently (in the last few months) picked up for the G-variant. (CM9 is in nightlies for the I9100G)
ctomgee said:
In response to your PM (that you sent twice, for some reason...) that asked:
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G ??
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Sorry for spamming your mail but in sent mails/messages i don't have PM that i send you so i send it again and after i again didn't receive any rapport i was thinking that is another restriction for new members (that I can't send PM's)
yrakun said:
Sorry for spamming your mail but in sent mails/messages i don't have PM that i send you so i send it again and after i again didn't receive any rapport i was thinking that is another restriction for new members (that I can't send PM's)
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Sent messages aren't saved by default. You have to turn that option on in your Settings and Options. And seriously, it was like 2 minutes later. I'm not hanging over the keyboard to wait for your messages to arrive so I can respond to them. Have some patience, dude.
Great,
I've done it.
Is there serious danger(i mean broking up w/o posibility of easy repair)
if i screw something up by using kernel and ROM for i9100G ?
yrakun said:
Great,
I've done it.
Is there serious danger(i mean broking up w/o posibility of easy repair)
if i screw something up by using kernel and ROM for i9100G ?
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You mean the i9100 stuff on your i9100G? As long as you got it working again, you should be good. Just stick to i9100G stuff from here on that device.
I wake up & this thread is still going. Amazing.
MistahBungle said:
I wake up & this thread is still going. Amazing.
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Small wonders, dude.
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
Do you know what kernal you had at the time, for the phone to go off during a wipe sounds like the brick bug but I didn't think it was present in LPT. Can other members clarify please. Does your phone charge when plugged into charger?
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satish0101 said:
To add into this.
I was using,
PDA: I9100XWLPT
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Version: 4.0.4
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I'm sorry but that's your fault.
It's being said 1 million times already, that wiping your data in CWM while running stock 4.0.4 ROM with a stock kernel will BRICK your phone.
Your inability to read might have left your phone bricked.
Read through the forum next time, ask questions if you don't understand anything and I can assure you will be luckier next time.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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sachidanand444 said:
Yes there are many threads in this section and on xda portal warning you about the brick bug...
Almost all 4.0.4 have a brick bug... moreover it is caused when we do a data wipe. I believe you have bricked your device... sorry for that
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Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
This is a sticky thread under General section warning everyone about the buck bug. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
I and many others have also warned people about this bug but the unfortunate thing is that most of ask these kind of questions after the problem has occurred.
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Jokesy said:
that's why I blamed you for this. You did not read or ask before wiping but was only guessing.
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Er I'm not the OP
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HANDSY said:
Hi, I thought the brick bug was present in only the leaked firmwares and those highlighted on samfirmware eg the Russian release LQ6 I think.
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As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Stileth said:
As far as I know all 4.0.4 ROMS have MMC_CAP_ERASE enabled, so in case of having bad chip and using wipe under temporary CWM floating around you will brick your phone. Although seems the problem is only in touch version of CWM. More detailed information can be found in 1st guide in my signature where Phil was talking with Entropy512.
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Will do thanks
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^^Not only with touch CWM but also with "temporary CWM" wjich is what you were using.
Take it to a service center as your phone now needs a motherboard replacement..and I hope you still have warranty..!
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satish0101 said:
Hello Friends,
I am in desperate need of your help.
I am a moderate user and I know how to stuffs about Rooting and flashing custom ROMs.
Today I tried to flash CM9 stable ROM for International Galaxy S2 I9100. I did it using temporary CWM.zip file and everything went just fine till the installation of ROM. But when I clicked Wipe Data, suddenly phone went off and now it doesn't start.
I tried everything, tried to enter into Download mode and Recovery mode but all was in vain.
Please help me what should I do now? And is my phone ever going to come back to life?
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Sorry dude
You might have to send your phone to device center for repairs but if you are out of warranty or wants to try to Fix things yourself, then the advise/instructions below is for you:
-boot your phone with usb jig, if you can get to download mode, then proceed to next step
-Visit this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
UrbanDesigns said:
Is the brick bug present in ICS? I want to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.3, will I be safe when flashing then?
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Brick bug is only present on ICS 4.0.4.
ICS 4.0.3 is safe
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Thanks
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
satish0101 said:
Hi guys,
Thanks for all your replies.
I already figured it out that I have bricked my phone. But I was under impression that Data wipe with CM9 ROMs is not dangerous. At the time of failure I had already installed CM9.
Guess now I'll have to send the phone to Service center.
One thing I want to ask, "If the phone is hard bricked, is there any chance of them knowing that I had installed a custom ROM?"
If they can't then it might help me since my phone is still under 1 year manufacturer warranty.
Please reply and Thank you for your replies. The latest adventure of mine turned out to be painful one!!
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I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
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Jokesy said:
I don't think so. since you can't boot into either recovery or download mode.
Even if you have an increased binary counter, it will be cleared once your device is forced with a usb jig to boot into download mode.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
satish0101 said:
Then USB Jig is my last hope and if that doesn't work then I have to send the phone to the service center.
So if you can't enter into download or recovery mode there is no way to find out if i have used any custom ROM or rooted the phone?
Correct me if I'm wrong.
And thank you for your reply. In this desperation every reply from community member is like gold.
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Absolutely no way. You are right
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Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thanks buddy.
I believe I have to send the phone to Samsung Service center then!!
Jokesy said:
Absolutely no way. You are right
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hello guys,
After receiving positive feedback from members I have finally submitted my phone to service center.
Please pray and hope they don't find out about my little adventure!!
I'm having difficulty of installing Cyanogenmod on my SGS2 which is based on these value pack
I have managed to get root right to it
manoxus said:
i'm having difficulty of installing cyanogenmod on my sgs2 which is based on these value pack
i have managed to get root right to it
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XXJW4 is a Galaxy S1 firmware. Please do not flash it!
it came preinstalled on my SGS2 and I don't know to get rid of it
manoxus said:
it came preinstalled on my SGS2 and I don't know to get rid of it
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please post your full ROM details. Goto Settings > About, and post everything you see.
unfortunately I can't boot to phone I have tried few kernels this is UK version of phone so I have tried that one also I have tried to install ICS but odin still gives me fail msq
manoxus said:
unfortunately I can't boot to phone I have tried few kernels this is UK version of phone so I have tried that one also I have tried to install ICS but odin still gives me fail msq
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Without the phone version it will be hard to help because the firmware you posted is for Galaxy S, GT I9000
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Check phone model by taking out batter and writing down everything written on the phone beneath the battery place.
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model: gt-I9000
ssn: -I9000GSMH
FCC ID:A3LGTI9000
this is samsung galaxy I just realized my insurance company replaced wrong phone
manoxus said:
model: gt-I9000
ssn: -I9000GSMH
FCC ID:A3LGTI9000
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This is the s2 I9100 section.. You are in the wrong place.
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