I attached a picture with what's wrong with my phone and I'll try to explain the issue the best I can. I seem to be having a problem with my Gyroscope it's always tilted to the side, I believe it's from dropping it often I guess but basically I can't use anything that involves me using my Gyroscope that includes pictures. (I'm new to this site btw I hope I'm not breaking any rules.) I'm not sure if that picture is good enough proof but I'll supply more if needed. I've tried calibrating it and nothing changed. I don't know if I have to replace the part or what to do tbh...
I've also got another problem with my s2 I can't seem to get any service or bars on my phone. ( Now I believe it's the sim card but is it possible it could be a hardware issue like the sim card port or something?) and when I do get service/ bars I only get like 2 bars when I'm outside? I really need someones help please and thanks
Are you rooted? I need more information to help you properly. You can refer to the thread in my sig for the info you need to get proper answers.
Have you tried calibrating your gyroscope?
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kilometers4 said:
Are you rooted? I need more information to help you properly. You can refer to the thread in my sig for the info you need to get proper answers.
Have you tried calibrating your gyroscope?
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I'm currently not rooted and I have tried to calibrate my phone but no luck
did you try flashing stock or even another rom through ODIN ?
Give full info About Your Both Phones.
Which ROM you are on.
Device Name on box like i9100, i9100G, T etc
Goto Settings - >About and give me a Screenshot
Peace
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Omaxe said:
Give full info About Your Both Phones.
Which ROM you are on.
Device Name on box like i9100, i9100G, T etc
Goto Settings - >About and give me a Screenshot
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Sam galaxy s2 i9100 for sure
voice_echoed said:
Sam galaxy s2 i9100 for sure
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The pictures are here
Try UPGRADING to ICS via odin... That must fix... It
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sg2
Omaxe said:
Try UPGRADING to ICS via odin... That must fix... It
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Is there I detailed posting that I can follow to upgrade? I'm not sure how... thanks
voice_echoed said:
Is there I detailed posting that I can follow to upgrade? I'm not sure how... thanks
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Follow these steps:
1. Backup your important data on your phone.
2. Download ICS fimware for your country/region here
3. Read the flashing Guides here
4. Extract the zip file you downloaded,It contains the firmware file(s)
5. Flash the firmware via Odin
6. Boot to recovery (power off your device, hold Volume up + home button + power button, release the buttons when your phone lights up)
- select factory data reset
7. reboot phone
done.
If you have any question, let me know.
sg2
Jokesy said:
Follow these steps:
1. Backup your important data on your phone.
2. Download ICS fimware for your country/region here
3. Read the flashing Guides here
4. Extract the zip file you downloaded,It contains the firmware file(s)
5. Flash the firmware via Odin
6. Boot to recovery (power off your device, hold Volume up + home button + power button, release the buttons when your phone lights up)
- select factory data reset
7. reboot phone
done.
If you have any question, let me know.
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The list you gave me didn't seem to have the Country/Carrier I'm with (Canada/Virgin mobile)
sg2
Jokesy said:
Follow these steps:
1. Backup your important data on your phone.
2. Download ICS fimware for your country/region here
3. Read the flashing Guides here
4. Extract the zip file you downloaded,It contains the firmware file(s)
5. Flash the firmware via Odin
6. Boot to recovery (power off your device, hold Volume up + home button + power button, release the buttons when your phone lights up)
- select factory data reset
7. reboot phone
done.
If you have any question, let me know.
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It doesn't have a listing for my country/region {Canada/Virgin mobile}
voice_echoed said:
It doesn't have a listing for my country/region {Canada/Virgin mobile}
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Since you are from Canada, your device is actually, GT I9100M. The latest update for your carrier is still Gingerbread 2.3.6. It looks like your carrier really hate you people because other carriers already provided ICS updates
My advise is for you to flash an unbranded ICS firmware for any other country, or maybe the one for bell or you can flash your firmware 2.3.6 for Virgin Mobile.
What do you think?
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I want to return an S2 to stock...I'm in the UK, will XWLPD be the right firmware? I must admit I'm a bit confused as to the second link there : XWLPD Stock Kernel....do I need to flash both these things?
Essentially I want to sell the phone and have it as much back to original as possible. It is rooted and has CWM on it. It's currently running CyanogenMod 9.
I can't get any Phone / PDA / CSC info, because *#1234# doesn't work.
Use CheckFus to download whatever is the proper and latest ROM for your country and operator.
CheckFus is here: http://fus.nanzen.se/
Then using Odin flash the ROM to your phone, reboot, wipe everything and the phone will be as good as new.
If that answered you, click "Thanks".
Flash just the tar.md5, its the whole package
white43 said:
I want to return an S2 to stock...I'm in the UK, will XWLPD be the right firmware? I must admit I'm a bit confused as to the second link there : XWLPD Stock Kernel....do I need to flash both these things?
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No. The full package is the first link, which has the stock kernel contained within already. The stock kernel in the second link is provided as a separate package just in case you need it, in the event you want to flash the stock kernel back after you've either flashed an insecure kernel to root, or flashed a custom kernel.
Dont forget to format the internal sd-card
Simonetti2011 said:
Use CheckFus to download whatever is the proper and latest ROM for your country and operator.
CheckFus is here: http://fus.nanzen.se/
Then using Odin flash the ROM to your phone, reboot, wipe everything and the phone will be as good as new.
If that answered you, click "Thanks".
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I've done this - but there's nothing in PDA or CSC. Phone has I9100RWAVOD
I press ok and get Invalid HIDSWVER.
EDIT : Is this because I'm running Cyanogenmod 9 nightly build?
white43 said:
I've done this - but there's nothing in PDA or CSC. Phone has I9100RWAVOD
I press ok and get Invalid HIDSWVER.
EDIT : Is this because I'm running Cyanogenmod 9 nightly build?
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Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
In the 3rd post scroll down to LP7 select the XEU UK CSC download
Estract the file located in the zip / rar file.
Start Odin click the PDA button and find the extracted LP7 fileand select it, put your phone in download mode, plug in the USB, once you have the yellow indicator click start and let it flash.
Once finished you will have UK generic 4.0.3 version
After that just factory reset the phone to clean it, also format the SD Card to clean thta as well.
white43 said:
I want to return an S2 to stock...I'm in the UK, will XWLPD be the right firmware? I must admit I'm a bit confused as to the second link there : XWLPD Stock Kernel....do I need to flash both these things?
Essentially I want to sell the phone and have it as much back to original as possible. It is rooted and has CWM on it. It's currently running CyanogenMod 9.
I can't get any Phone / PDA / CSC info, because *#1234# doesn't work.
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I'm thinking of reverting back to stock as well, what are your reasons? I love the customisation of the AOKP ROMs but im really picky and some features dont work such as WiFi direct which is putting me off. Non AOKP ROMs dont have this issue but they dont support live lock screens so there is always something
Very minor but I am just that picky..lol Saying that I might go back to RR 9.6 as that seemed to work well for me. I am trying FOXHOUND atm and it seems good also.
B4 you go back to stock pls try Omega v13, there is stock, ICS or Black&Blue. I use v13 Ics as it's beautiful, truly. Everything just works. If you want AOKP, he even has an Omega v3.0 AOKP that I've heard is good too
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blade30p said:
B4 you go back to stock pls try Omega v13, there is stock, ICS or Black&Blue. I use v13 Ics as it's beautiful, truly. Everything just works. If you want AOKP, he even has an Omega v3.0 AOKP that I've heard is good too
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Do you have a link to this ROM and I will look into it?
Thanks
Sure....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197
If that doesn't work it's in the Android dev section under Samsung GTi9100, The roms creator is called .::Indie::., you can't miss it
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thank you
ag4751 said:
Go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
In the 3rd post scroll down to LP7 select the XEU UK CSC download
Estract the file located in the zip / rar file.
Start Odin click the PDA button and find the extracted LP7 fileand select it, put your phone in download mode, plug in the USB, once you have the yellow indicator click start and let it flash.
Once finished you will have UK generic 4.0.3 version
After that just factory reset the phone to clean it, also format the SD Card to clean thta as well.
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Thanks for this. I've done this - how long should it take to reboot? Its gone to the SG2 boot screen and pretty much has stayed there for the last 10 minutes.
EDIT : No worries, went into recovery and erased cache/wipe data - now booting.
If your trying to get to original firmware, there are a few things we need to know.
1.. What carrier/provider are you with.
2.. What original firmware did you have, ie 2.3.3, 2.3.4
Download the original firmware from Samfirmware.com
Because you were on ICS; and you are selling the phone, you need to do more than just factory reset.
1 enter recovery
2 data/factory reset.
3 ( Advanced ), wipe dalvik cache
4 ( mounts & storage ), format system. format data. Format internal storage.
Unzip original firmware once only.
Put the firmware into PDA in Odin
turn off phone and enter download mode.
Connect usb cable to phone/PC
Click start on Odin once you see yellow connection in Odin.
If I was doing this and it was my phone, I would also put the pit file in too. But i shall leave that up to you.
Wait for phone to reboot.
On dial pad phone *2767*3588#
Phone will reset then reboot.
Done.
PS.. do not install custom rom.
If the new owner then wants to upgrade via Kies, he/she can.
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«iain» said:
I'm thinking of reverting back to stock as well, what are your reasons?
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B4 you go back to stock pls try Omega v13, there is stock, ICS or Black&Blue. I use v13 Ics as it's beautiful, truly. Everything just works. If you want AOKP, he even has an Omega v3.0 AOKP that I've heard is good too
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Selling the phone. The person buying expects a Galaxy S2 - so Touchwiz it must be.
bored_stupid said:
If your trying to get to original firmware, there are a few things we need to know.
1.. What carrier/provider are you with.
2.. What original firmware did you have, ie 2.3.3, 2.3.4
Download the original firmware from Samfirmware.com
Because you were on ICS; and you are selling the phone, you need to do more than just factory reset.
1 enter recovery
2 data/factory reset.
3 ( Advanced ), wipe dalvik cache
4 ( mounts & storage ), format system. format data. Format internal storage.
Unzip original firmware once only.
Put the firmware into PDA in Odin
turn off phone and enter download mode.
Connect usb cable to phone/PC
Click start on Odin once you see yellow connection in Odin.
If I was doing this and it was my phone, I would also put the pit file in too. But i shall leave that up to you.
Wait for phone to reboot.
On dial pad phone *2767*3588#
Phone will reset then reboot.
Done.
PS.. do not install custom rom.
If the new owner then wants to upgrade via Kies, he/she can.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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I've reinstalled a stock firmware, it all works. It wasn't ever branded and was unlocked when I got it, so to all intents and purposes, it looks like an unlocked, generic S2 now(with UK presets). There was no pit file on what I downloaded -but thanks for your input.....what I didn't do was format all before I tried to install. Once it had gotten stuck, went back into recovery and wiped all these things - now working fine.
For future ref. The pit file, you get from samfirmware.com. Its under flashprograms.
Hope you get a good price for it.
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Hello,
I know what I am looking for is here somewhere and I've been searching for a few hours now
What I need is very simple:
Just a clean stable ICS for galaxy s2 that supports arabic (just for reading on browser and sms)
Or if there is a way to make my phone software updateable via KIES.
My S2 version(from settings-> about phone):
Model number: GT-I9100
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100XWKE1
kernel: 2.6.35.7-i9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
build : GINGERBREAD.XWKE2
Thanks in advance and sorry if it's a replicated thread I've been searching for hours now
Dial *#1234#
And repost the informatipn.
Also download checkfus,
http://fus.nanzen.se/
Put the information in to check fus and it will tell you your latest firmware. You can also download it from the program too.
PS.. You are breaking XDA forum rules by asking for the best rom for you. All i have done is point you to your latest firmware for your region.
Custom firmware is just that,"custom. Its up to you to try each one till you find one you like. Its not up to us to tell which one is for you".
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
All ics ROM supports rtl by default.
To write you need keyboard that supports Arabic, like new Swype beta.
bored_stupid said:
Dial *#1234#
And repost the informatipn.
Also download checkfus,
Put the information in to check fus and it will tell you your latest firmware. You can also download it from the program too.
PS.. You are breaking XDA forum rules by asking for the best rom for you. All i have done is point you to your latest firmware for your region.
Custom firmware is just that,"custom. Its up to you to try each one till you find one you like. Its not up to us to tell which one is for you".
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
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Thank you,
I am not looking for a custom rom as much as I am looking for the original samsung ICS or the closet thing to it.
I did as you told me and here is the response I got:
PDA: I9100XWKE2
PHONE: I9100XWKE1
CSC: I9100OJVKE1
BUILD INFO: ....MAY 6.... KST 2011
What to do next?
Thanks atifsh too, Both your help is very much appreciated.
As atifsh said all ICS supports rtl by default
So you could try the latest ICS from here:-
http://androidfirmwares.net/PhoneFirmware
And if you need CSC for OJVLPB
http://androidfirmwares.net/PhoneCSC/Download/6
bored_stupid said:
As atifsh said all ICS supports rtl by default
So you could try the latest ICS from here:-
And if you need CSC for OJVLPB
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Thanks, I downloaded odin + the second link in your post, this is a firmware right?
so what I do next is just follow the guide below(from the url you kindly provided), is that right?
Code:
Flashing Firmware with Odin
1. Down the desired firmware version and unzip it
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Should look like this screenshot
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow
7. Click start to flash
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.
9. You will lose root so just re-root with the guide below
By Intratech - 18/04/2012
I also found this in the website: ICS Bootloader GT-I9100 (under Tools and Misc)
Do you know what is it ?
Help anyone?
djkabo said:
I also found this in the website: ICS Bootloader GT-I9100 (under Tools and Misc)
Do you know what is it ?
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Is just what it is. The ICS bootloader. But you can happily exchange it for the old gb bootloader to reset the flash counter using the USB jig.
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Thanks, I downloaded odin + the second link in your post(CSC), this is a firmware right?
so what I do next is just follow the guide below(from the url you kindly provided), is that right?
Code:
Flashing Firmware with Odin
1. Down the desired firmware version and unzip it
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key+ Home button + press the power button .
You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. Click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1
If the package has more than one .tar archive then they will be labelled with PDA, Phone/Modem and CSC. Just put them in the corresponding section of Odin
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Should look like this screenshot
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow
7. Click start to flash
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device, it will reboot when it finishes.
9. You will lose root so just re-root with the guide below
By Intratech - 18/04/2012
Follow that guide and you should be ok. Good luck.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
Can someone please help me? I'm asking the wrong questions?
djkabo said:
Can someone please help me? I'm asking the wrong questions?
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bored_stupid said:
Follow that guide and you should be ok. Good luck.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
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I don't know how anyone can be more clear than this.
sorry The post was not visible to me.
Thanks alot "bored_stupid"
I brought a Samsung Galaxy S2 from my friend who bought it from abroad (Muscat).
I live in India and thought of checking for the firmware update through Samsung Kies.
i installed Kies and when I saw the Software section it says "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies"
What may be the reason behind this ? and How can I overcome this and can update firmware using Samsung kies safely.
Your help is appreciated.
Details of the phone are as below:
PDA: I9100XWLDP
PHONE: I9100XXLPW
CSC: I9100NEELP4
Build info: Tue May 8 19:07:11 KST 2012
Android Version : 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100XXLPW
Kernel Version: [email protected]#3
Build Number: IML74K.XWLPD
Please help me in detail, whats wrong ?
I had the same problem, I don't know what the cause is though, as for updating safely, get your i9100 firmware from sammobile then use Odin to flash PDA! If this will be your first time using Odin let me know and I'll give you full instructions
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UltimateAnas said:
I had the same problem, I don't know what the cause is though, as for updating safely, get your i9100 firmware from sammobile then use Odin to flash PDA! If this will be your first time using Odin let me know and I'll give you full instructions
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This is my first time bro.... so can you give me detailed step by step instruction to do the same....
Thanks in advance....
Goto SamFirmware.Com and Download Firmware Compatible with Your Device After Downloading tell me... I'll tell you further steps.
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
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Next Device: Upcoming Nexus
Omaxe said:
Goto SamFirmware.Com and Download Firmware Compatible with Your Device After Downloading tell me... I'll tell you further steps.
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Fully Modified Official ICS 4.0.4
Next Device: Upcoming Nexus
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Downloaded ....
I followed the steps mentioned here "jayceooi.com/2012/06/22/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-with-odin-video/"
but the upgradation Failed
Can you help me How to go about it now ? asap.
Alright so you have the firmware?
Now hold volume down+home+power for about 10 secs and that will boot you into download mode, now press volume up when prompted. After that connect your S2 to the PC and click PDA, now choose your firmware that you downloaded (should be .tar or .tar.md5 file) and press start, before pressing start make sure Re-Partition ISN'T ticked! After that reboot into recovery and wipe data, let me know how it goes
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Pda: Ki3 / phone: Ki3 / csc: Ki3
when i trying to upgrade my GT-I9100 phone through samsung KIEs says your device dose not support software upgrading via KIES.
current firmware version: PDA: KI3 / PHONE: KI3 / CSC: KI3 (XXX) could any one tell me how to upgrade my phone
zmali1 said:
when i trying to upgrade my GT-I9100 phone through samsung KIEs says your device dose not support software upgrading via KIES.
current firmware version: PDA: KI3 / PHONE: KI3 / CSC: KI3 (XXX) could any one tell me how to upgrade my phone
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Watch this video and follow the instructions: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqp69v68WVU
The Odin software can be found easily by using Google search.
All the latest firmwares can be found on Samfirmware.com but you will need to create a free account there before downloading.
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ganzik said:
Downloaded ....
I followed the steps mentioned here "jayceooi.com/2012/06/22/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-with-odin-video/"
but the upgradation Failed
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Do you have a Galaxy S3? If so, why are you posting in Galaxy S2 forum?
If you have a Galaxy S2, why are you following a How-To video for Galaxy S3?
Check my post above for the correct video.
ganzik said:
This is my first time bro.... so can you give me detailed step by step instruction to do the same....
Thanks in advance....
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Kies is junk. Flash a custom ROM, you're better off.
Its like buying a Dell vs a custom built computer.
UltimateAnas said:
Alright so you have the firmware?
Now hold volume down+home+power for about 10 secs and that will boot you into download mode, now press volume up when prompted. After that connect your S2 to the PC and click PDA, now choose your firmware that you downloaded (should be .tar or .tar.md5 file) and press start, before pressing start make sure Re-Partition ISN'T ticked! After that reboot into recovery and wipe data, let me know how it goes
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What do mean by
! After that reboot into recovery and wipe data,
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in the above method you have mentioned. I have performed all the above but not wiped any data.. can you expalin in detail .. How to go about it ?
ganzik said:
What do mean by
in the above method you have mentioned. I have performed all the above but not wiped any data.. can you expalin in detail .. How to go about it ?
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it means u have to perform a factory resst after upgrading the firmware so that it will be stable
so after installing android v4.0.3 successfull, backup ur phone with 'KIES" and then boot into recovery ( switch off ur phone first and then hold the 3 button combo of Vol up + Home + Pwr simultaneously until ur phone boots in to recovery) once in recovery select 'Wipe Data/Factory reset' to perform the wipe.
after that reboot ur phone and see
Sun90 said:
it means u have to perform a factory resst after upgrading the firmware so that it will be stable
so after installing android v4.0.3 successfull, backup ur phone with 'KIES" and then boot into recovery ( switch off ur phone first and then hold the 3 button combo of Vol up + Home + Pwr simultaneously until ur phone boots in to recovery) once in recovery select 'Wipe Data/Factory reset' to perform the wipe.
after that reboot ur phone and see
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Thanks for the reply bro.....
As per my understanding this wiping of data or factory reste has to be done after the firmware is been installed succesfully using Odin right ?
and my issue is that I already have ICS 4.0.3 installed and am trying to upgrade it to 4.0.4 using Odin.... doing which I get the status as Failed. How can I go about it ?
ICS
I want to install the original ICS for pakistan. so where do i find the rom. I don't want to lock my phone
zmali1 said:
I want to install the original ICS for pakistan. so where do i find the rom. I don't want to lock my phone
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www.sammobile.com/firmware/
Hello everyone..
Sorry if this thread is similar any other intro available here. My previous device was LG O2X, and now SGS2 (GT-I9100, Malaysia). My mind still stuck with LG's environment (ROM tools, region firmware and so on). I've tried to understand all the device properties, but still i can't understand any of it. Here is my questions:-
1) Can someone teach me how to read and understand all the numbers+alphabets in the "About Phone"? How to know my ROM is specific for
SEA region?
2) For stock firmware, is it only available at SamMobile website, or also available here (XDA Development area)?
3) Is the firmware update different with other region? Like mine is 4.0.3, but red there is 4.0.4..
Thanks in advance to whoever answer this thread. Really appreciate it. Thank you again. :angel:
ghadap said:
Hello everyone..
Sorry if this thread is similar any other intro available here. My previous device was LG O2X, and now SGS2 (GT-I9100, Malaysia). My mind still stuck with LG's environment (ROM tools, region firmware and so on). I've tried to understand all the device properties, but still i can't understand any of it.
Thanks in advance to whoever answer this thread. Really appreciate it. Thank you again. :angel:
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Here is my questions:-
1) Can someone teach me how to read and understand all the numbers+alphabets in the "About Phone"? How to know my ROM is specific for
SEA region?
U can check the build number in 'About phone' and serach on XDA to no more about the same or google it
2) For stock firmware, is it only available at SamMobile website, or also available here (XDA Development area)?
Alternatively u can dwnld the same from HERE
3) Is the firmware update different with other region? Like mine is 4.0.3, but red there is 4.0.4..
Connect ur phone to 'Kies' and see if any update is available for ur region
Thanks Sun90...
Ok, mine shown XXLPQ.. does it means "international ROM"?
ghadap said:
Thanks Sun90...
Ok, mine shown XXLPQ.. does it means "international ROM"?
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AFAIK it is a MultiCSC rom so has to be an international one
There is a thread which breaks the numbers/letters down to show countries/versions etc.
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Well.. feels like having "culture shock" right now.. thanks everyone for the reply.. just want to make sure which ROM is for my region..
ghadap said:
Well.. feels like having "culture shock" right now.. thanks everyone for the reply.. just want to make sure which ROM is for my region..
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Theres dozens of variants and loads of roms.Your hit with all that and its daunting.
You just post the info you see in settings>about phone or dial *#1234# and you get faster/more accurate help.
You have loads of choices what to do next.You can just upgrade to 4.0.4 and leave it at that.Or do that and only root(means you can remove bloatware and use apps that only work on root).
Theres also a couple of things you may need to know if your planning on not solely staying on stock stuff.
eg 4.0.4 brickbug/efs backup/nand backup.
Just post if you need more info.
Now im getting really3x confused.. Attached is my phone abouts and versions, but seems i cant find my factory default firmware versions. And also my Kies says "your device does not support software upgrading via kies"..
Note: My plan is to use totally stock ICS, root, remove unused apps and services, use CPUEditor (force dual-core) and edit framework to AOSP ICS.. Firmware to look for is for SEA region (Malaysia)
Ok mate a small break down
Getting Malaysian firmware
Singapore and Malaysia both use DX for firmware. For example i am using
DXLPA
Red section stands for the region in this case Malaysia Singapore
Green stands for the firmware version there are lots e.g. LP9 LPB
The latest one is DXLPF for Malaysia.
So from what i see the one you are using is not for Malaysia so this is what you do. (THIS WILL WIPE AWAY ALL YOU APPS)
1. Check this out Flashing Firmware with Odin
2. Download Odin
3. Download Malaysia latest firmware here
4. Boot into stock recovery ( When phone is off press Home+Vol up+Power buttons )
5. Do a factory reset
6. Now take battery out and boot into download mode ( When phone is off press Home+Vol Down+Power buttons )
7. Follow the steps to use odin
8. Now when update is done phone should run the proper Malaysia firmware
9. Download this into the phone here
10. Make sure CSC is set to XME
11. Done. Now you got pure Malaysia firmware
Ok now for rooting
DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER FOR THIS PHONE!!!
Im not sure about the 2X but samsung phones are different. Think of it as the recovery and kernel as one package. Some phones the recovery is a img while the boot is a whole other img but for samsung phones its all in one. To "root" your phone you must flash a kernel which will at the same time give you CWM. (but after doing this you can no longer get official samsung updates, so i recommend you rather jump straight to custom rom)
For getting custom rom:
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Download your desired Rom/kernel or both
3. Place files in externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Press Home + Power + Vol Up) when phone is off
5. Flash the temp recovery from the stock recovery
6. Do a backup
7. Wipe the usual stuff data/cache
8. Flash accordingly
9. Reboot
10. Now you got custom rom + stock rom backup
For getting root/custom kernel + CWM only:
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Download desired kernel
3. Place files in externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Press Home + Power + Vol Up) when phone is off
5. Flash the temp recovery from the stock recovery
6. Flash kernel
7. Reboot.
8. Now you got root + CWM
My recommended
kernel : Dorimanx
Rom : Resurrection Remix (ICS or JB)
Thanks grift.. Now i understand.. No wonder there are lots of users using custom kernel.. Will try your methods and link tonight..
Edit: There is no way on earth to maintain the stock kernel, when i root and use CWM is it? I HAVE TO USE custom kernel, by hook or by crook. I can't just root, then install CWM from PlayStore right?
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Rom manager is not compatible with the i9100... yes its in the app but it bricks phones. Another method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794 no recovery but has root and BB. I never tried that before
Is it because of "Insane chip" brickbug thingy? Now Im worried what Im going to do..
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The firmware you linked for me, to use in Odin, just select at "PDA" section right?
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ghadap said:
The firmware you linked for me, to use in Odin, just select at "PDA" section right?
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Yes (for .tar or .tar.md5 rom files). In PC odin leave everything default (don't tick re-partition!)
Edit: It happens that a rom comes with 3 files - then PDA, PHONE and CSC should be selected accordingly.
Thanks Many40.. I have another question though..
From what I red, this Brickbug is caused by CWM that certain version is not compatible with SGS2.. This makes me feel afraid to change my rom/bb/kernel to Malaysia standard.
My plan is:-
1. Flash Malaysia rom with Odin (as
linked)
2. Root
3. CWM (this is confuse matter)
4. Bloatware removal using
RootExplorer
5. Minor tweaks (CPU Editor, init.d,
bla bla bla..)
My goal is to keep stock as possible, with my own tuning. I've played with O2X, but never heard that CWM causing total brick like this. Hope you / any experts out there can guide me about this, since Im still newbie about SGS2.
Info: The attached pics were my device firmware info (bought from a friend who doesn't know anything about SGS2 Development, and said updated ICS through Kies).
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ghadap said:
Thanks Many40.. I have another question though..
From what I red, this Brickbug is caused by CWM that certain version is not compatible with SGS2.. This makes me feel afraid to change my rom/bb/kernel to Malaysia standard.
My plan is:-
1. Flash Malaysia rom with Odin (as
linked)
2. Root
3. CWM (this is confuse matter)
4. Bloatware removal using
RootExplorer
5. Minor tweaks (CPU Editor, init.d,
bla bla bla..)
My goal is to keep stock as possible, with my own tuning. I've played with O2X, but never heard that CWM causing total brick like this. Hope you / any experts out there can guide me about this, since Im still newbie about SGS2.
Info: The attached pics were my device firmware info (bought from a friend who doesn't know anything about SGS2 Development, and said updated ICS through Kies).
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Hi, Super brick bug is not caused by CWM itself but when you perform some operation from (doesn't matter) stock recovery or custom CWM recovery. This operation is eg. wipe data/factory reset.
So, you are exposed to this bug if you have a kernel based on sources where MMC_CAP_ERASE is present and your eMMC chip is insane. AFAIK all stock ICS 4.0.4 kernels are concerned.
So, if you decide to switch to ICS 4.0.4 you will be saved from the bug if you flash a kernel which has MMC_CAP_ERASE set to "0" (disabled).
Staying on stock kernel on ICS 4.0.4 is very dangerous.
In this case I recommend (still to be as close to stock as possible) to:
1. flash your rom via odin
2. just after flash this: PhilZ-CWM6 kernel via odin as well
This kernel is a stock kernel with root, custom CWM recovery and MMC_CAP_ERASE disabled (super brick bug - safe)
3. Then you can continue with point 4 and further
BTW The rom from the pictures: XXLPQ / OXALPQ it's Polish unbranded ICS 4.0.3 (not exposed to super brick bug).
With what Ive read it is you that is battling against yourself(if you see what I mean).If you want as close to stock as possible then
If the lastest stock malaysia rom is 4.0.4 then thats the one with the brickbug in it.
So to counteract that,you flash a kernel that protects you from that.
But you dont want to do that as then its not as close to stock.
You have a few options,but if you want 4.0.4,then its best to get away from stock kernel.
If you stay on 4.0.3 then you have nothing to worry about.
I dont know the benefits of going from stock 4.0.3>4.0.4 as I use GB.
I do know that a lot of people get nothing but trouble using 4.0.4.
Ok.. I understood more with this explanations.. Correct me if im wrong..
1. I've check at sammobile, latest Malaysia rom is still 4.0.3.. Does it means that this rom version is safe from "brickbug"? (for stock recovery and CWM recovery)
2. Before I begin flash, rom file from sammobile only to be used at "PDA" section, is it? At which website that gives separated rom files?
3. Is there any other methods to root, else than using Odin with custom kernel?
"Hope this post will be my last confusion matter.."
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Ok.. I understood more with this explanations.. Correct me if im wrong..
1. I've check at sammobile, latest Malaysia rom is still 4.0.3.. Does it means that this rom version is safe from "brickbug"? (for stock recovery and CWM recovery)
2. Before I begin flash, rom file from sammobile only to be used at "PDA" section, is it? Just let "repartition" uncheck, and install Samsung drivers?
3. Is there any other methods to root, else than using Odin with custom kernel?
"Hope this post will be my last confusion matter.."
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1) yes 4.0.3 stock ics roms are safe from Brick bug for sure ma8
2) yes u have to use the "PDA" section and leave "repartion" unchecked u have to install samsung drivers first on ur PC for it to recognise ur phone
3)rooting thro ODin with custom kernel like siyah or Dorimanx is the best way for u since they r tried and trusted
hope things are clear for u know
Lets say that I want to stay my default rom stock ics kernel.. Will I be able to root (without any other kernels) and install CWM (Rom Manager) as I've done to my previous phone? Just curious..
Edit: Sorry guys.. Such a silly questions.. Found all the answers already.. Silly me.. :screwy:
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Hi im in need of some help. I have recently bought a Samsung s2. I have noticed that it is not up to the current version. But when i go into kies i get a message in the main info section that says .............. Im not sure how i can update it. My phone is from hong kong and has 2 apps installed on it called XDA and superuser. Both of which i can not uninstall. Not sure if that has something to do with it. I am completely new to all this and have no idea of what i need to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi im in need of some help. I have recently bought a Samsung s2. I have noticed that it is not up to the current version. But when i go into kies i get a message in the main info section that says .............. Im not sure how i can update it. My phone is from hong kong and has 2 apps installed on it called XDA and superuser. Both of which i can not uninstall. Not sure if that has something to do with it. I am completely new to all this and have no idea of what i need to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you buy your phone second hand??
Well If you have superuser... then your phone might be rooted, install terminal emulator and type "su" in it to check or just install any app which needs root and see if the app works after giving superuser permission...
If your phone is rooted... then you have to unroot it before you update to stock via kies...
For unrooting, follow this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW6x29ug5Ms&desktop_uri=/watch?v=tW6x29ug5Ms&gl=GB
Else for frequently asked questions related to SGS2.... http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-faq/
If your phone is rooted and has cwn then, Instead just download and flash the latest wanamlite ROM... it's closest to stock and Is awesome...
Press thanx if I helped...
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Super user
I have just downloaded android terminal emulator when i typed in su a pop up window appeared and asked for permission from superuser... What does that mean? Where can i find wanamlite ROM? Thankyou for you help.
Mostly your phone is rooted then...that popup that appeared was superuser asking for your permission to give it root access..
Well...firstly coz your phone is rooted...you can flash(install) any custom ROM you want on your phone... Its your choice..
You can get the ROMs here in the android development section of SGS2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1204
Else for wanamlite:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436817
Please follow the guide given to you by the developer for flashing each ROM...every ROM will have different steps for installing (mostly will need to reboot into cwm recovery-factory reset-wipe dalvik cache-install ROM-reboot)
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How do i perform a wipe? It recommends you to perform one but i cant find anywhere that 1. explains how to do it and 2. does it matter that my phone is only on baseband version 2.something?
You need to learn 'the basics'.
To do a wipe/factory reset; boot into recovery mode - Turn phone off. Hold home/volume up & power buttons. The rest should be self explanatory from there (If it isn't, you seriously do not want to be messing with your phone in the first place. There's a fair chance you'll break it if you persist).
Yeah hah. My phone came like this. Is there any way that i can unroot my phone?
Yes. Flash a stock rom in Odin. Guides on how to do it in that link I gave you, get the stock rom from Samfirmware. This will overwrite your existing rooted kernel/'unroot' the phone.
Easy way
Go into settings -> privacy -> restore to factory defaults.
Bit harder
Turn off you phone, push and hold volume up + home + power button (press simultaneously) till <3e> recovery menu shows up, and then with help of vol up/vol down keys/power to select, use wipe data command.
Thank you. Very much.
What does it mean when the unroot instruction says reboot to recovery?
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What does it mean when the unroot instruction says reboot to recovery?
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Just copy your data and restore phone to defaults. Root access will be destroyed!
Read my previous post
I told you how to do it in my first post, and Mar10o told you how to do it in his. Go back, and read. Very carefully/slowly. Can't make it any simpler than that other than to fly there & do it for you (which you don't have enough money for).
Sim card
Will i need to remove my sim card for this process?
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Will i need to remove my sim card for this process?
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No dude...you don't need to... just make a backup of everything...
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What does it mean when the unroot instruction says reboot to recovery?
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Recovery(cwm) is accessed when you turn on your switched off phone using volume up+home button+ power button...
If you really don't want to get confused and stuff...just flash stock ROM using Odin...that's the best solution I've seen so far...
Should I post the instructions??
Firstly check this out... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
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Will i need to remove my sim card for this process?
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Well i suppose you're new to this a way too much...so just flash stock ROM via PC(odin) and enjoy the phone, until you get bored and want some mods in it..
I'll recommend you to flash the stock ROM coz factory resetting the phone won't change your kernel...
Also its best to download the stock ROM of your count...you can go on http://www.sammobile.com register there, and download the particular ROM file according to your country (after doing this you won't even need to update via kies...you'll be getting the best official update samsung has to offer you for your country)....
If you download the Stock ROM for your phone from above...repeat the exact same steps below, just remember to use the download file from sammobile instead of the one given...
Restoring stock firmware to your phone
Before you attempt to do any of the steps outlined below, make sure that Samsung's Kies software is not running on your machine. Kies has an unfortunate tendency to cause problems when Odin is attempting to communicate with your device, so ensure it is either disabled or uninstalled entirely. It's also worth noting that following the steps outlined below could wipe your handset, so be sure to back up anything you don't want to lose, just in case.
Once you've got everything set up correctly, completely switch off your phone. Once it's off, press the volume down button, home button and power button together. Use the volume up key to place the phone in Download Mode and you're ready to flash that lovely stock firmware to your device. Connect your phone to your computer using a standard micro-USB cable. If you get a message informing you that your phone hasn't been installed correctly, you'll need to grab those Samsung drivers .
Open up Odin and click the 'PDA' button. Find the official 4.0.3 firmware you downloaded to your computer moments previously and select it. Note that this file has been compressed, so you may need to install WinRAR to extract it before loading into Odin. . Having selected your extracted firmware in Odin, ensure that only the 'Auto Reboot' and 'F. Reset Time' boxes are ticked in Odin's user interface, then click start.
Odin will work its magic and flash the official firmware to your device. Once it's finished, your phone will reboot automatically, and you'll be the proud owner of a Galaxy S2 with stock (and all-above-board) Ice Cream Sandwich firmware.
If you get any FC's factory reset your phone...
And remember when we say "wipe" it means format...
Idk whether JB is available for you there or not...but after this kies should work just fine for you...
Sorry for spinning your head and involving you in custom ROMs..i should've posted this earlier..
Press Thanx if I helped...