Hi,
I'm currently on ICS 4.0.4 which annoyingly auto-updated OTA when my phone came back from repair the other day. Since this happened though, Kies no longer recognises the device, so I was wondering whether downgrading back to my stock Gingerbread then re-upgrading from there might help? The problem is that I can't find the rom I need anywhere. SamFirmware doesn't seem to have it and non of the Intratech links that point to Multiupload seem to work?
PDA: I9100XWKF3
PHONE: I9100XXKE7
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
I ended up downloading this one instead:
PDA: I9100XWKI4
PHONE: I9100XXKI1
CSC: I9100XEUKH2
I'm pretty certain the top one was the ROM that came with my unbranded Virgin UK Galaxy S2 though. Now I haven't flashed it yet as I'm getting a little confused when it comes to downloading kernels and bootloaders. Have I got to download those seperately?
Yes, I'm reletivley new here and inexperienced so please refrain from sarchasm or downtalking please. It's help I need and it will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks in advance folks.
E-Nigma said:
The problem is that I can't find the rom I need anywhere. SamFirmware doesn't seem to have it and non of the Intratech links that point to Multiupload seem to work?
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An alternative source for S2/3 firmware could be AndroidFirmwares.
fxrb said:
An alternative source for S2/3 firmware could be AndroidFirmwares.
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Thanks fxrb,,
All the links appear to work too. I spent pretty much all day trying to find some working links so much appreciated.However, I can't seem to find the XWKF3 ROM still though. You think there might be a reason why Intratech hasn't uploaded it perhaps?
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E-Nigma said:
Thanks fxrb,,
All the links appear to work too. I spent pretty much all day trying to find some working links so much appreciated.However, I can't seem to find the XWKF3 ROM still though. You think there might be a reason why Intratech hasn't uploaded it perhaps?
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I don't know, sorry.
I used XWKI4 for my UK unbranded phone.Its a lot better than LPT ics crap.
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First off i couldn't find an answer so i created this post so apologies if it is a repeat.
I FINALLY managed to connect my phone to that appalling software known as 'KIES'.
KIES informed me that the following firmware is available for me to upgrade to:
'PDA:KI4/ PHONE:KL1/CSC:KH2 (XEU)'
Could you help me as to where to find this firmware version. if it is official etc. Phone Details below:
Thanks.
I am from Wales,UK and purchased it from Carphone warehouse. Network carrier: Orange.
My Phone details:
android version
2.3.3
Basband Version i9100xxke7
Build number
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555
[email protected] #2
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 you can find all the different firmware for the samsung galaxy sII with a tutorial to install it !
Thanks for the link but i already have it. im just unsure of which one i need.
Kies is offering you the correct firmware but you dont want it .
In which case a stock Samsung firmware is required and that means any or to match KI4 from the link .
The CPW KI4 is posted
jje
Thanks for your reply. I am currently Downloading the xwkI4 Firmware.
Is there a reason why i wouldnt want it?
Thanks.
shmiffy24 said:
Thanks for your reply. I am currently Downloading the xwkI4 Firmware.
Is there a reason why i wouldnt want it?
Thanks.
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No just your post >>Kies offers the download but you want to find it somewhere else which will not be the same as what Kies is giving you to download .
jje
i have followed the odin guide and Fail has shown up on the odin screen.. im guessin thats NOT good... :S
issues resolved and success. Thanks for the help.
Hi, I have looked endlessly to try to get a grasp on the concept of flashing but it seems to refuse to sink in for me, so I'm hoping maybe one of you more experienced in doing this can help me out. First off, I'm with Bell and my phone information (Still on stock) is as follows.
PDA: I9100MUGKG2
PHONE: I9100MUGKG2
CSC: I9100MBMCKG2
Basically, what I want to do is upgrade the firmware to 2.3.6, but preferably I would still like it to be an 'official' upgrade and from what I've read, it seems that it must NOT be a 'Frankenstein' firmware.
Then I'm only left with the...:
XILA2
Firmware info
PDA:XILA2
PHONE: XWKI1
Date: 12/01/2012
Android 2.3.6
ITV (Italy):http://www.multiupload.com/DCYIJJ47I5
XILA2 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/U7GK3FPHXF
Password: [email protected]
Is it safe for me to install this firmware even though I have a different phone model number and everything? Every guide I've looked at just says to pick ANY firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 so I don't know if that's true or not. If I installed this firmware would it change my CSC so that my phone would no longer work with my Bell carrier?
Thanks in advance...!
TLDR: Can I use this firmware update with my phone and would I still be able to use my phone with my current, Bell, carrier.
If you would like to help me, I would greatly appreciate it if you could use some links (preferably download links) in your response. Even if you don't want to help me, thanks for looking anyways!
i am also curious
Edit: Answer was given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1453251
No, if you are on a carrier locked device then you must flash carrier specific stock firmware in order to save warranty otherwise its fine to flash pretty much anything
BTW you should have received official updates by now.
If you can elaborate more about your location then we can help you out.
Alternately you can also check out this thread, it its for Bell/Virgin Canada Specific devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695
Hi Peeps
Need some assitance in downloading the megaupload files, i can not seem to download any files from the links poste.
I need to download the original SOuth Africa Vodacom Gingerbread ROM.
Please help.
Thanks
sout13 said:
Hi Peeps
Need some assitance in downloading the megaupload files, i can not seem to download any files from the links poste.
I need to download the original SOuth Africa Vodacom Gingerbread ROM.
Please help.
Thanks
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I guess you haven't heard? That's because megaupload has been shut down. In most of whatever mysterious posts you're talking about, the later posts in that thread will probably note that the devs whose work was hosted on shut down sites like megaupload are looking for other hosting sites to upload their files to.
You'll have to be patient.
Sounds like we're in the same boat @sout13 :-/
My Swype expired on my current ROM so I am desperate for any valid ROM atm.... as long as it's stable and compatible with South Africa.
Q: Any idea where I can any valid ROM ... even a custom one? Needs to be Gingerbread.
Am currently running:
PDA: I9100 XWKF3
PHONE: I9100 XX KE7
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Any help will be greatly appreciated
tulip007 said:
Sounds like we're in the same boat @sout13 :-/
My Swype expired on my current ROM so I am desperate for any valid ROM atm.... as long as it's stable and compatible with South Africa.
Q: Any idea where I can any valid ROM ... even a custom one? Needs to be Gingerbread.
Am currently running:
PDA: I9100 XWKF3
PHONE: I9100 XX KE7
CSC: I9100XEUKD1
Any help will be greatly appreciated
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
just watch out for sammobile.com firmwares. they heve new bootloaders and if you flash these firmwares you then have to flash an old bootloader to reset binary counter and get rid of the yellow triangle.
Hi,
I want to get back to stock 2.3.3 on my S2 for warranty issues. I've figured DXKG3 firmware and kernel should be the right set (from "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK1/2/5, KL1/2/3, LA2,4 Download").
However the download links are down for the files and I can't find any other links. I'm also a new user so I can't post there to request. Does anybody have any links for the DXKG3 stock firmware and kernel?
Thank you.
Search Sammobile.com
MistahBungle said:
Search Sammobile.com
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I searched sammobile.com for DXKG3 and can not find it. I upgraded my sgs2 to 4.0.3 and im having major issues ince and want to bring it back to 2.3.3 but can not find a valid 2.3.3 firmware for my i9100. The phone is based in philipines and currently i have DXLP7 and I think i need DXKG3.
Can someone help me here im in a big pickle hehe. Thanks in advance.
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I searched sammobile.com for DXKG3 and can not find it. I upgraded my sgs2 to 4.0.3 and im having major issues ince and want to bring it back to 2.3.3 but can not find a valid 2.3.3 firmware for my i9100. The phone is based in philipines and currently i have DXLP7 and I think i need DXKG3.
Can someone help me here im in a big pickle hehe. Thanks in advance.
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Guys i really need help for this. This phone is my life line and without it i lose a lot of revenues . Notbody knows where i can get a 2.3.3 firmware starting with DX for the Philippines.
Thanks to anyone who can help me with this.
About a month back maybe two I attempted to root by S2 using several guides on this site. I managed to **** it up and brick the phone, shortly after I managed to unbrick it and flash back what i thought was the correct stock firmware.
At first I noticed several small differences in the OS, the contacts list didn't show up in the phone app. As well as these small differences I also have been experiencing an issue where the phone would just turn off and the only fix would be to remove the battery and reboot.
I have no idea how to go about finding and putting back the correct firmware on to my S2. I looked at several sites that host the many many stock firmwares but was afraid to try incase it screwed up the phone even more. I tried connecting it to Samsungs Kies but that informed me that a factory restore was not compatible with my phone.
I don't really care about having a rooted phone anymore, I just want to get back to the stock firmware with my phone fully working again.
How do you expect anyone to help you out when you post a lot of drivel instead of relevant information like
Model
Firmware
Country
Carrier
theunderling said:
How do you expect anyone to help you out when you post a lot of drivel instead of relevant information like
Model
Firmware
Country
Carrier
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My Apologises.
Model GT-I9100
Firmware 4.0.3 Build Number: IML74K.XXLPH
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier Bought it unlocked but im on EE/T-Mobile
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernal: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
SourTreats said:
My Apologises.
Model GT-I9100
Firmware 4.0.3 Build Number: IML74K.XXLPH
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier Bought it unlocked but im on EE/T-Mobile
Baseband: I9100XXKH3
Kernal: 3.0.15-I9100XXLPH-CL118559 [email protected] #3
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Here use this guide to go back official and this will solve ur problem too
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...ficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich2/
It looks like your running O2 branded software for a gt-i9100P model.
SourTreats said:
About a month back maybe two I attempted to root by S2 using several guides on this site. I managed to **** it up and brick the phone, shortly after I managed to unbrick it and flash back what i thought was the correct stock firmware.
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Unless you had to perform JTAG connection or replace motherboard your device was not "bricked". Its likely you simply flashed incorrect kernel/rom resulting it device not booting to system.
I managed to restore from here
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-ap...ck-android-rom-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-50007880/
lol carl, you work for cnet right?
ankur.co.in said:
Here use this guide to go back official and this will solve ur problem too
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...ficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich2/
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Which one of the firmwares do I want?
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...fficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich/
SourTreats said:
Which one of the firmwares do I want?
http://androidromupdate.com/2012/03...fficial-android-ics-4-0-3-ice-cream-sandwich/
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I was hoping you'd tell us
Branded? unbranded?
Take your pick. As long as it's 4.0.3 you are all good.
gastonw said:
I was hoping you'd tell us
Branded? unbranded?
Take your pick. As long as it's 4.0.3 you are all good.
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So if i download:
United Kingdom (Three/3)
GT-I9100LKAH3G
PDA: I9100XXLPQ
CSC: I9100H3GLP2
Phone: I9100NELP2
For my unlocked S2 which has a EE/T-Mobile sim, I'll be fine?
I've tried the 4.0.3 T-Mobile and 3 4.0.3 and both have errors once installed.
I can't seem to find an unbranned UK 4.0.3 which is what mine was originally I think.
tried looking over here?
If you want unbranded go to sammobile.