Hi everyone,
I received my i9100 yesterday and i've some question before begin to install something..
What's exactly a "kernel"? i had a defy, they were a lot of roms but we did'nt need any kernel. :/
What's about this bug some kernel have about the wipe data, which kernel are concern?
I'm a little lost.
Thank you!
Ps: sry for my grammar faults and more, i'm french
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manganok said:
Hi everyone,
I received my i9100 yesterday and i've some question before begin to install something..
What's exactly a "kernel"? i had a defy, they were a lot of roms but we did'nt need any kernel. :/
What's about this bug some kernel have about the wipe data, which kernel are concern?
I'm a little lost.
Thank you!
Ps: sry for my grammar faults and more, i'm french
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Check definition of kernel here
The brick bug only affects the stock kernel of official ICS 4.0.4 firmwares.
Except you want to do something else, Why do you need any kernel if you only need to install?
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Basicly kernel determine how your phone work mean kernel is connection between hardware-software for example with custom kernel u can change CPU/GPU OC/UV and few other things kernel determine how your phone react for touch that for basic
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I said "install" for kernel and rom, not for app
Thank you i will look around for more information
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manganok said:
I said "install" for kernel and rom, not for app
Thank you i will look around for more information
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1. The brick bug only affect the stock ICS 4.0.4 firmware (I've edited my previous post)
2. If you can tell me exactly what you want to do, I'll guide you through and thus providing answers to most of your questions.
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Hey all,
I'll try keep this short and sweet. I just flashed Siyah Kernel 1.5.4 on my GS3 (currently running Omega v26) and it flashed fine, rebooted the phone and logo showed up all good. However, past that stage the screen goes black and I'm not sure if it's actually booted into the phone.
I can press the menu/back buttons and they respond, but nothing shows up on screen. I can also enter recovery/download mode, so I've tried reflashing the original CF-root kernel and still no luck.
Currently going to try a nandroid restore but does anyone have ideas what the case might be and how to fix it?
Cheers,
poopehz
You need siyah 1.6x for roms based on jb leaks.
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Did you wipe cache partition and dalviks?
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Theshawty said:
You need siyah 1.6x for roms based on jb leaks.
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Thank you Theshawty, this was it. I automatically assumed the kernel I downloaded from Omega Kitchen app would be compatible.. apparently not.
Appreciate the help.
Hi all, so can I use syah 1.6 kernel on omega 26.1? Did somebody test it?
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Silhaut1 said:
Hi all, so can I use syah 1.6 kernel on omega 26.1? Did somebody test it?
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Yes you can, I'm running it now.
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I buyed used i9100 3-4 days ago, he's old 20 days and everything is working, phone is rooted too, i think with CF-root method, before that i was reading a lot about s2, and android, i have good knowelage in android and phones but much more safer is to consult with other peoples unless i'm not 100% shure about what i'm doing, so my question is:
i want to do factory reset so i can customize phone how i want and delete all pics, musics ... i should go to Settings > Back up and reset > Factory data reset, it's easy but i have question: i know for emmc bug, but i'm not 100% shure what he's doing, i know he is on stock 4.0.4 kernels, i have Model: i9100, Android version: 4.0.3, Baseband version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3, Build number: IML74K.XWLP7, is safe to do factory reset ? and do i have emmc bug with that kernel and stock 4.0.3 rom ? Thanks and sorry if my english is wrong
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i have Model: i9100, Android version: 4.0.3, Baseband version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3, Build number: IML74K.XWLP7, is safe to do factory reset ? and do i have emmc bug with that kernel and stock 4.0.3 rom ? Thanks and sorry if my english is wrong
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If you're on 4.0.3, you dont have the emmc bug. but you can always download the got brickbug app from the playstore and check, just to make sure.
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If you're on 4.0.3, you dont have the emmc bug. but you can always download the got brickbug app from the playstore and check, just to make sure.
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I don't get that, my old s2 is on ics rooted with c.f. root. I've checked & the brickbug app says I have the bad chip but you say 4.0.3 is safe???
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So if i dont have emmc bug i can factory reset my phone without any damage?
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Read this for a more comprehensive explanation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28388184
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Sejk97 said:
So if i dont have emmc bug i can factory reset my phone without any damage?
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To be 100% safe, first flash a custom kernel like siyah via Odin. Then you can factory reset your phone without worrying.
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I downloaded emmc brick chwcker and i dont have brickbug, heres the screenshoot, thank u guys if i got more questions i will ask, thank u again
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Welcome to the world of flashing¡
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Thank u, i also passed memory test
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I just used emmc brick checker and it says "yes, insane chip".. does anyone know how to fix this?
Read 5. post
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The thing is that my phone is not on 4.0.4 it is on gingerbread 2.3.5 .. am I really in trouble?
Dani89LY said:
The thing is that my phone is not on 4.0.4 it is on gingerbread 2.3.5 .. am I really in trouble?
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From what I'm given to understand the app just checks the firmware and compares it to a known list of 'bad' chips.
If you're on gingerbread you surely have nothing to worry about.
However if you plan on rooting your phone don't directly flash siyah. There are guides in the general section. Look through those.
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My phone is already rooted and the thread in post 5 is talking about 4.0.4 firmwares. isnt there anyway to solve this emmc bug problem?
brickbug ONLY applies when wiping data on STOCK 4.0.4 kernel... If you are on gingerbread or ics 4.0.3, you wont be affected.
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My phone is already rooted and the thread in post 5 is talking about 4.0.4 firmwares. isnt there anyway to solve this emmc bug problem?
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Yeah,buy a new motherboard for £200 and tell them it better have the sane chip........lol.
Sell ur i9100 and buy new(used) one, cheapest solution
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I want to flash siyah kernel, what is a better way, to flash it via odin or to install it via recovery?
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Flashing via recovery won't increase custom binary counter.
I dont care for that because my flash counter is already increased so i have yellow triangle but im ok with that, if i flash siyah v4.1.5 can i back to samsung stock kernel and how?
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Sure, by flashing stock firmware via Odin.
Hello evveryone,
Im from Malaysia and need some help. Im new to this site and still beginner to android platform. I just want to downgrade my sgs2 from ics to gb. I dont know how to downgrade process. Now my phone are running android 4.0.3. Please teach and guide me because i hate ics on my phone. Any link or guide plese send it to me.
My SGS2 Infromation :
VERSION
PDA : I9100DXLPB
PHONE : I9100DXLPA
CSC :I9100OLBLPA
BUILD TIME : WED JUN 13 10:30:49 KST 2012
CHANGELIST : 709089
Can i do with this version? What are suitable android version for me? Wheres to download?
#sorry if post in a wrong section and my bad english. If in wrong section just remove my thread.
Thanks to who those help me. I really appreciate.
Guides here.
Yes, you can downgrade to a Gingerbread stock rom from the ICS rom you're currently running.
You can download GB stock roms from Samfirmware.com or AndroidFirmwares.Net.
thanks for your kindness..
You're welcome Post here again if you have any problems.
seres88 said:
thanks for your kindness..
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Okay.. I will post any concern question here..
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I cant download firmware from intratech thread. When i try to download it show advertisment and need to complete a survey before download. Did you know others link to download firmware version 2.3.6 gingerbread dxkl3?
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seres88 said:
I cant download firmware from intratech thread. When i try to download it show advertisment and need to complete a survey before download. Did you know others link to download firmware version 2.3.6 gingerbread dxkl3?
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Think I seen it in the sticky section.
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Which thread? Link please.
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seres88 said:
Which thread? Link please.
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try www.sammobile.com ma8, u have to register there to dwnld the firmware and the registration is free, and all the firmwares there are stock samsung one's
I've been looked at sammobile but theres no version 2.3.6 for XME. Only has 2.3.3. Can i downgrade using other firmware from onothers country?
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Just get a gb stock Rom and flash with Odin.
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Its mean i can downgrade using onothers country firmware? Like that?
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seres88 said:
Its mean i can downgrade using onothers country firmware? Like that?
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Yes, u can as long as its meant for I9100
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Yes, u can as long as its meant for I9100
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Okay. Thanks a lot. Download finished and now time to flash. There no other file to download before i start flashing my sgs2?
-unzipped file : only one file .tar.md5.
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Okay. Thanks a lot. Download finished and now time to flash. There no other file to download before i start flashing my sgs2?
-unzipped file : only one file .tar.md5.
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yes, its a single file one, put the same under 'PDA' in Odin and flash it
I will now and give a feedback here. Thanks
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Done downgrade my phone. Now my phone running android 2.3.6. Im very now and thanks whose those helped me in this process. So what a good kernel for my phone now?
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Glad you got it sorted
I always liked using Siyah on GB roms. But one thing you need to watch out for - make sure you flash a Gingerbread kernel now you're running GB stock. If you flash an ICS or JB kernel, your phone won't boot (doubt you'd brick it outright, but stranger things have happened here).
As long as you do that, you'll be fine Have a look in the development sections of the board & you should be able to find threads with GB kernels that work with stock.
seres88 said:
Done downgrade my phone. Now my phone running android 2.3.6. Im very now and thanks whose those helped me in this process. So what a good kernel for my phone now?
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MistahBungle said:
Glad you got it sorted
I always liked using Siyah on GB roms. But one thing you need to watch out for - make sure you flash a Gingerbread kernel now you're running GB stock. If you flash an ICS or JB kernel, your phone won't boot (doubt you'd brick it outright, but stranger things have happened here).
As long as you do that, you'll be fine Have a look in the development sections of the board & you should be able to find threads with GB kernels that work with stock.
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Okay. I will find it in that section. Thanks for helping and advices to noob like me. Haha. Anything, i will post it here..
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I had drilled down through GM's website till I found his GB Siyah kernel and DL'd it, then DL'd the rom I wanted before flashing.
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im sorry about this noob question but im new to this forum and have not received it yet however im just trying to do my homework first!
after seeking out many rooting methods this seems the easiest http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=29347388 so here is my predicament the firmware is on ics and if i use this method can i go on to install jb roms without flashing basebands etc.. , i know it might be a silly question but with other devices i have had i had to unlock the bootloader howerver i understand its not required on gs2 ? also is there a easier rooting method? without using odin
yeahh...
go to this thread Philz kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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1eyedmonster said:
im sorry about this noob question but im new to this forum and have not received it yet however im just trying to do my homework first!
after seeking out many rooting methods this seems the easiest http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=29347388 so here is my predicament the firmware is on ics and if i use this method can i go on to install jb roms without flashing basebands etc.. , i know it might be a silly question but with other devices i have had i had to unlock the bootloader howerver i understand its not required on gs2 ? also is there a easier rooting method? without using odin
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Be careful if you are on version 4.0.4,It has EMMC brick bug.
vish91 said:
Be careful if you are on version 4.0.4,It has EMMC brick bug.
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If I officially update to jellybean will that get rid of this bug?
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yeahh...
go to this thread Philz kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Am I right to presume that I can flash this via sg2 recovery and it will replace the recovery with philz recovery
Also does this rooting method stop the emmc brick bug?
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I believe philz has patched that particular problem.....read the thread thoroughly and see if you can find reference to 'emmc cap erase command'.....I *think* this is the command code that causes the problems........
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Yes.
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Can you point me to the correct download lunk file for philz recovery
Thanx
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Hi guys
Its been a while i didnt update my sgs2, here is what i have now:
4.0.4
Baseband I9100XXLQ6
Kernel
3.0.40-siyah-s2-v4.1beta4+
Buils number
IMM76.DXWLPT
Recently it has been a bit buggy and with a few hanga but after a glorious one year i gotta say.
I am presented update via wifi i can download.... But am i going to lose everything or is it gonna keep files? I have rooted already etc.
But if i update is a major update now yeah? I mean is one year i dont update it...
Thanks
Gabrio
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Hi, if you are doing OTA it will be 4.2.2 or 4.2.3 at best, you will loose root, but not files or data.
Some apps may stop working or work differently, nothing to worry about.
Thanks and hows that? Major improvements? Something always weird with this one was the greenish tint when shooting with the flash... Is that fixed?
And there is a new chainfire's root out there i guess....
Thanks
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Hi, if you are doing OTA it will be 4.2.2 or 4.2.3 at best.
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Just want to say this isn't correct. Don't know if it's mistyped or something else, but it should be 4.1.2 'at best'.
Last official (thus OTA available) update for S2 will be 4.1.2. Sad as it is, for today's standards it is still acceptable.
what do you guys think about the 4.3 like sentinel rom?
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Last official (thus OTA available) update for S2 will be 4.1.2. Sad as it is, for today's standards it is still acceptable.
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Oh so i missed a lot recently huh???
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Actually can anyone tell me if after one year the white balance with flash mode has been fixed? Thanks
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gabriolinari said:
Oh so i missed a lot recently huh???
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4.1.2 is the latest (and last) official Samsung update. There are 4.2 and 4.3 roms available, but those are custom ones.
Donnie Sins said:
Just want to say this isn't correct. Don't know if it's mistyped or something else, but it should be 4.1.2 'at best'.
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Yes i was wrong, long time didn't have to use stock.
As for ROM selection, try PAC rom, (latest nightly 4.3.1) I am really happy with this rom as my dd.
thanks guys, I am about to upgrade, just a question, can I use the OTA update even if my phone is already rooted and I have Siyah kernel on? is it going to break or get stuck?
Gab
thanks guys, I am about to upgrade, just a question, can I use the OTA update even if my phone is already rooted and I have Siyah kernel on? is it going to break or get stuck?
Gab
The OTA will probably fail.....the OTA package looks for a stock setup, and if you've modified that setup in any way (custom kernel) the OTA won't install.....even if it *didn't* fail, the kernel would be overwritten and you'd lose root.
If it were me, I'd make use of chainfires mobile odin, download a jb firmware from sammobile and update that way......
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The OTA will probably fail.....the OTA package looks for a stock setup, and if you've modified that setup in any way (custom kernel) the OTA won't install.....even if it *didn't* fail, the kernel would be overwritten and you'd lose root.
If it were me, I'd make use of chainfires mobile odin, download a jb firmware from sammobile and update that way......
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I just downloaded mobile odin + last firmware like you said, from Samsung Mobile and it's now crunching
thanks
Gabrio
Did you enable the 'ever root' option in mobile Odin?
If not, you'll have to root the phone afterwards (if you want to)
A good place to start is the PhilZ kernel (rooted stock kernel + touch cwm)
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keithross39 said:
Did you enable the 'ever root' option in mobile Odin?
If not, you'll have to root the phone afterwards (if you want to)
A good place to start is the PhilZ kernel (rooted stock kernel + touch cwm)
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cheers, actually no ever root since I used the lite version eh eh... I just rooted with this method w/ Siyah Kernel. worked like a Charm... now I guess I will be busy customizing it.. it seems much faster between home screens I have to say!
thanks again for the help
Gab
Yeah....I guess that's 'project butter' or whatever it's called....it's supposed to give an overall smoother performance........
If you are going to stay with stock, my advice would be to 'de bloat' it.....I used Titanium Backup to freeze the bloat first, then delete it after I'd found out that it wasn't needed/critical for the phone to run.......
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The thing that I hate the most on stock rom is that it drains battery too fast
...still testing it..
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