Hi guys,
Recently I bought a used GSII but it has some problems and I had send it back. Today I bought another used one. Read here on XDA about eMMC Brickbug and this thing scares me, I don't want to brick my phone!
On the first GSII, installed eMMC Brickbug Checker from Play Store and the chip was sane. But this new one I got today has a insane chip it says. Does this mean the hardware is damaged or the kernel has this bug?
Flashing a custom kernel ( for example: Siyah kernel) will it solve this or it will brick my phone? Phone is running stock ICS 4.0.3 and it is not rooted.
Thank you!
If you're on 4.0.3 you have nothing to worry about. Even if its an 'insane chip'. More so if you're on stock and don't intend to mess around with custom kernels, rooting, etc. Its certain 4.0.4 firmwares that have the bug.
If you do wanna root et al, just to be absolutely safe, install a custom kernel like siyah via Odin before flashing custom ROMs or performing a backup, wiping data n all that jazz.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Flashing any custom rom or kernel from dedicated devs like gokhan, codeworkx or dorimanx won't brick your phone with their reputations as elite android experts if u follow detailed instructions carefully as per. Also it will root ur phone automatically..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
Kristi-Tech said:
Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
Sun90 said:
flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just flashed Siyah v4.1.5 ....although eMMC check app show that the chip is insane. Phone rooted and I'm "safe" to flash any ROM I like
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate your help! :good:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
It comes with a warning. There's always an element of risk however small. So I personally haven't used it. After all its merely cosmetic unless you're worried about your warranty.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Kristi-Tech said:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes
Sun90 said:
yes
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
and the triangle disappeared
Kristi-Tech said:
and the triangle disappeared
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Adam Hui said:
Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
Kristi-Tech said:
I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good plan, let's pray for it..
Lol.. ofcoz I've done w/ it mate..
I've been just wondering why people still choose a complicated & a risky brick bug method by externally flashing insecure kernel instead a simple easiest way. Guess they think yellow triangle is the doorprized celebration for their 1st flashing experience.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Related
Hi everyone.
Ive had my phone rooted for a while and ive been flashing allsorts over the past few months (kernels,roms,mods...)
I had the yellow triangle on boot when I first flashed the CFroot kernel (like everyone does)...
But somewhere along the line id managed to keep my phone rooted and somehow remove the triangle!
No matter what I flashed the triangle was still gone...
Unfortunatly today I had to 'ODIN' flash my stock rom again cuz all my backups were saying 'md5 mismatch' and thus the warning symbol appears when i root my phone again...
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Try using triangle away if youre using ICS, search for it. or flash a stock kernel that matches your firmware
match_stick said:
Hi everyone.
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have a look at this thread, post 2 will tell you how to remove the yellow triangle then return CWM to full working order. If you flashed using chainfires CF root this will sort it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You will need the stock kernel from this post that fits your phone so make sure you download the correct one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Maybe this will work
match_stick said:
match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try re-reading post 3, which is right above yours.
If you care to learn... the triangle is a visual indicator that a kernel that was NOT signed by Samsung is currently flashed to your phone.
So you can root your phone by flashing a CF-root kernel (linked in post 3), then re-flash a stock Samsung signed kernel (also in that post) to remove the triangle, and you will retain root. (That will NOT, however, remove the flash count. But you didn't ask about that...)
if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
enigmatyq said:
if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
ctomgee said:
It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well i use USB only in GB ROM,now is for sale on ebay )
@match_stick : now only thing is to get an USB JIG, and type on google : i9100 old bootloader,download and flash with odin.first,search on youtube: how to use USB JIG on i9100 . good luck
What you ask is simple and that is what you must have done....
Flash the official kernel back after cfroot, it removes the triangle.
But remember, the counter stays that's why people use jig, triangle away.
Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
match_stick said:
Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you had flashed Siyah with a method OTHER than Odin, then it would not show the triangle.
The triangle (and by extension, the count) only registers non-Samsung signed kernel flashes that are done via Odin. Sorry, I forgot to mention that before.
you can use a usb jig if you have access to it
Its better if u use triangle away....just make sure ur already using ICS rom...
cheers !
Flash stock firmware from sammobile.com
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium
Hi all,
May i know if i am able to flash a kernel like "siyah" on an unroot S3 by using the default recovery mode on Samsung S3?
If yes, are there any implication as the user does not wish to root but hope to have a better kernel.
Thanks.
Siyah is rooted kernel if you flash custom kernel all kernel is rooted.And you wil flash whit Odin nhot stock recovery.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
no you cant,
if you have not rooted and CWM not installed, only throgh odin
major kernels are coming with auto rooting..
Even if i were to use the press vol up button with menu and power key to install the kernel from there, it still wont work?
Its Kernel and not ROM... so must i still use Odin?
Yes Odin is your friend.Feell the power of Odin dhont scare.1 go and learn haw t use Odin in Dev section
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
muhamet said:
Yes Odin is your friend.Feell the power of Odin dhont scare.1 go and learn haw t use Odin in Dev section
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha... ok.. i have already used Odin to root my phone but i am helping a friend to ask on behalf as he does not wish to root the phone but hope to have better kernel on his S3...
Guess he cant flash better kernel if he dosent root his phone...:silly:
mrlow81 said:
Haha... ok.. i have already used Odin to root my phone but i am helping a friend to ask on behalf as he does not wish to root the phone but hope to have better kernel on his S3...
Guess he cant flash better kernel if he dosent root his phone...:silly:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wrong kernel can be flashed via Odin without root if in the correct TAR format see stock rom thread .
Custom kernel likewise if its in TAR format .
jje
Hi! I attempted to root my S2 via a method I found here whereby I flash an insecure kernel then root using S2 root. I followed the guide to the T and still my phone is only ''partially rooted'' according to rootchecker and no root apps could be granted su access.
I am running ICS 4.0.3, Baseband Version XXLPS.
What should I do next or should I accept defeat and leave this phone unrooted? What could I have done wrong?
Thanks in advance for reading.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
AndroidUser1192 said:
Hi! I attempted to root my S2 via a method I found here whereby I flash an insecure kernel then root using S2 root. I followed the guide to the T and still my phone is only ''partially rooted'' according to rootchecker and no root apps could be granted su access.
I am running ICS 4.0.3, Baseband Version XXLPS.
What should I do next or should I accept defeat and leave this phone unrooted? What could I have done wrong?
Thanks in advance for reading.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
flash the latest siyah kernel v3.4.1 either from ur recovery (use siyah .zip file) or thro Odin ( use siyah .tar file) and then see
Thanks Sun!
I have downloaded the Tar file. I assume what I do now is flash it onto my phone and retry S2 Root again?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
If you flash Siyah you will be already rooted.
Ah, then perfect. Thank you!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Either I am an uber noob or there is something wrong!
I downloaded the Siyah 3.4.1.tar kernel from gokhanmoral and flashed via odin and the phone sat at the boot screen with the little yellow triangle on it. I left the phone on and running like that for 10minutes.
I flashed my insecure kernel back on from last time (the one I used when trying to root using s2root) and it is fine again.
Anywho I am back to square one! -.-
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
AndroidUser1192 said:
Either I am an uber noob or there is something wrong!
I downloaded the Siyah 3.4.1.tar kernel from gokhanmoral and flashed via odin and the phone sat at the boot screen with the little yellow triangle on it. I left the phone on and running like that for 10minutes.
I flashed my insecure kernel back on from last time (the one I used when trying to root using s2root) and it is fine again.
Anywho I am back to square one! -.-
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well thats really weird ma8, is ur phone I9100 or I9100G
ps- always try to root ur phone by a proper CF-root kernel, rather than some insecure kernel
I9100! It's very strange and I'm dying to check out some roms!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
AndroidUser1192 said:
I9100! It's very strange and I'm dying to check out some roms!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so u havent tried the Cf-root method intially to root ur phone right
Nope just the S2 root method and now Siyah.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
AndroidUser1192 said:
Nope just the S2 root method and now Siyah.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok buddy follow this steps to reroot ur phone in a proper manner.
1) Dwnld the official ICS firmware(4.0.3) and flash thro odin
link Here
2) after that please dwnld the Matching Cf- root kernel and flash thro' ODIN
link Here
ur phone will be rooted properly and should wrk fine
ps- read the OP of both the threads carefully and follow the instructions over there to root ur phone successfully
If you only need proper root, no custom or insecure kernels and no yellow triangle, look at the guide in my signature. Worth the try
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Hey i had a similar problem. There is a superuser n buybox zip file that you will find on one forum here,that is about basic how to root. Copy those files to your phone then go to recovery and apply zip. I had a hard time with my phone partially rooted but thay solved it
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
You need CWRecovery on your phone (sounds like you used a root method that didn't involve using a kernel with CWM if you only have stock recovery). Best way to get it is to flash a kernel that has it built in - Siyah, Dorimanx, etc, etc. There's a number of them; search the development sections of the board. Once you've got CWM on, you'll be able to flash any rom you want.
ronak123456 said:
My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Siyah is a kernel, not a ROM. And no, you cannot flash a custom ROM from stock recovery. Search for rachmat3's rooting method and use that. Or flash the tar version of siyah or dorimanx via Odin.
ROM manager seems to have some issues with the S2. try to avoid using it as far as possible.
See which ROM you want to use. If it has the new Mali drivers use dorimanx 7.4 else use siyah 4.1.5
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
ronak123456 said:
My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Siyah is a kernel developed by gokhanmoral. ROM on the other hand is also called firmware, you can flash them both in clockworkmod recovery, but cannot be done in stock recovery.
As for ROM manager, I've seen people brick their phone using it, so just stick to flashing clockworkmod recovery.
ronak123456 said:
My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't use rom manager, unless you want an expensive brick.
And Rootbox with dorimax is a good combination you can check out
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Thnx for faster replies guys..i wont use rom manager but ive 2 times bricked my phone is because i tried to root my phone using cf root and using insecure kernal..i got stuck at triangle and it does not load..so wanted to confirm if its k..
Also as now i have root acess, what type of apps can i use like i want performance and graphics
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
ronak123456 said:
Thnx for faster replies guys..i wont use rom manager but ive 2 times bricked my phone is because i tried to root my phone using cf root and using insecure kernal..i got stuck at triangle and it does not load..so wanted to confirm if its k..
Also as now i have root acess, what type of apps can i use like i want performance and graphics
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are using siyah kernel you can tweak the GPU steps and overclock your CPU using an app called ExTweaks. But note you are not going to get any serious performance boost, your machine tends to be what you have.
hello everybody
my sister bought a new s2 and wants me to make it run on jellybam but as I'm not used to s2 (i have s3) i have no idea how to root the mobile and from where can i get cwm for s2
may anyone help me...i will be very thankful to you
N.B. it runs on 4.0.4 official now
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Read read read And don't try anything before you did.
AndDiSa said:
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
from where can I get it?
does it require PC and odin or not?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
AndDiSa said:
In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
ahmed bahaa said:
okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
Sun90 said:
just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks a lot bro, will give it a try today
btw im going to flash the latest jellybam on i9100 so will siyah have any problem regarding the ROM ? i mean will there be any lag or something ?
CWM matters, not the kernel you're actually on.
Of course if you're on 4.0.4's kernel you can't wipe.
Sent from...this is not even my S2
The Siyah kernel will be overwritten during the jellybam flash anyway......so as mentioned. ...the kernel doesn't matter/won't cause compatibility issues
Sent from my rooted, de bloated, stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and XDA developers app
ok thanks a lot dudes that really helped a lot