[Q] Flashing CM9 & eMMC Brick Bug - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I've tried to search the forums/google for this, but am still left a bit confused.
I have been following the `Samsung Galaxy S II: Full Update Guide' on the CyanogenMod wiki, and have got as far as successfully installing ClockWork Recovery.
At this point i have been made aware of the eMMC brick bug, and have found out that i have an insane ship. How do i continue to safely flash my S2 to CM9.
Android version: 4.0.4
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-TH [email protected] #2

Over1ord said:
Hello,
I've tried to search the forums/google for this, but am still left a bit confused.
I have been following the `Samsung Galaxy S II: Full Update Guide' on the CyanogenMod wiki, and have got as far as successfully installing ClockWork Recovery.
At this point i have been made aware of the eMMC brick bug, and have found out that i have an insane ship. How do i continue to safely flash my S2 to CM9.
Android version: 4.0.4
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-TH [email protected] #2
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First install a custom kernel, like siyah or dorimanx either via Odin, or since you have CWM Recovery, you could use that too. Then you can safely flash CM9. Once you're off the stock kernel, the emmc bug wont affect you.
Download siyah v4.1.5 from here (note: v4.1.5 only.)
Use the tar version if you're installing via Odin, or the zip version if via CWM. Both are safe.
Good luck.

Thanks for your help
I installed the custom kernel (3.0.15-Siyah-s2-v4.1.5+), and then successfully installed CM9.

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[Q] JailBreaking Samsung Galaxy S

I have a Galaxy S Samsung with firmware version 2.2 and baseband I897UCKB2. I cant seem to find the CF-ROOT .tat file i need for my baseband version anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Also Kernel version is 2.6.32.9
JasonKutche said:
I have a Galaxy S Samsung with firmware version 2.2 and baseband I897UCKB2. I cant seem to find the CF-ROOT .tat file i need for my baseband version anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Also Kernel version is 2.6.32.9
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If you ask your question here you're more likely to get it solved.
And if you're just looking for changing your firmware to 2.3.x or CM7 or MIUI you can have a look here and flash one of the firmwares go give your device a boost in performance + durability.
Ill help you out.
Super one Click will root your device.
If you want to then flash custom ROMS then you need to "fix" 3e recovery.
And then use a clockworkmod update.zip (from Rom Manager)
However if you want to go strait to a custom rom, you don't even need to root.
Just flash an odin kernel that has clockworkmod recovery (Speedmod). Then go to recovery and flash your favorite ROM (already rooted, tweaks, features, etc).
Note: always make a backup of your stuff.
If anything goes wrong you can Odin/Heimdall back to stock
Then restore your stuff.

[Q] Reflashing stock Kernel over Siyah 2.6.12

Hey there!
I have a bit of a strange situation on my S2 that I'm not really sure how to deal with. Here's the story:
A few weeks ago I rooted my phone by installing an insecure kernel and using One-Click Root. After that I flashed the secure kernel back to get rid of the yellow triangle.
2 weeks ago I though about trying an ICS custom ROM, so I bought ROM Manager. When I tried to install Clockwork Recovery it seemed to work fine until I rebooted into recovery via ROM Manager. All I saw was the standard "Android system recovery <3e>" with a signature verification error.
A friend than flashed another kernel (Siyah 2.6.12) on my phone. Now, when I reboot into recovery by holding the VOL+ button I come into the Siyah Recovery System while using ROM Manager still shows the signature error. How can there be 2 different recoveries on one device?
So the question is: how can I get rid of this mess, start over with Stock Kernel + Stock Recovery (ROM is still carrier stock) and get the phone to install a CM9 Nightly ROM?
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Phone info:
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband: I9100NEKI2
Kernel: [email protected]#406
Buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
CrimsonSylvr said:
Hey there!
2 weeks ago I though about trying an ICS custom ROM, so I bought ROM Manager.
Does not work with SGS2 CWM
So the question is: how can I get rid of this mess, start over with Stock Kernel + Stock Recovery (ROM is still carrier stock) and get the phone to install a CM9 Nightly ROM?
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
Phone info:
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband: I9100NEKI2
Kernel: [email protected]#406
Buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
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Remove Rom manager flash a CWM and Root kernel .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Then follow instructions for whatever rom you want .
jje
Thanks for the quick and simple answer, worked great!
I'm now running the latest CM9 Nightly without problems

[Q] (19100G) Help In Custom ROMs and Root

[Solved]
I was a complete noob but for the past 2 days I've been massively experimenting with my phone to finally figure out how to use Heimdall (since I'm on a Mac) and flashing ROMs and Kernels.
My problem is I got this phone here in India, and yesterday I flashed it with the official ICS 4.0.3 version (since KIES wouldn't let me). But then I say the Resurrection Remix ROM and I really wanted it.
So here are the doubts:
1. I realize I'll need to root my phone first. I read this in a bunch of threads. I started using Chainfire's post as my reference, only to realize that they're meant for 19100 only. Not the G variant.
So, what kernels can I use to root my phone?
My current kernel string reads like this:
3.0.8 [email protected] #2 SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 15:00:05 KST 2012
The baseband version reads: I9100GDDLP5
I assumed LP5 to be the kernels I should be looking for (referring to Chainfire's post) but couldnt find any for the G.
I came across this link:
androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/482437-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100g-all-things-root.htm
It gives a bunch of kernels for G, but for android version 2.3.6. Does this mean:
a) Those are the only kernels I can hope to get?
b) I need to flash the old version ROM to use them?
My other question is, once I do root my phone with the appropriate kernel,
can the G variant use the Resurrection ROM? If I can't, could anyone suggest a good ROM I should use?
And finally, staying true to my newbie level, can I directly flash a custom ROM using Heimdall without rooting? Also I saw a ROM with a Siyah kernel, so can't I just flash that ROM using Heimdall? I mean, if I root with some kernel and then the ROM I install changes it anyway, can't I directly use the ROM's kernel? I'm just asking.
PDA: I9100GXXLPQ
PHONE: I9100GDDLP5
CSC: I9100GODDLP7
Solution:
I went to the Cynagenmod 9 for I9100G on this site. Went to it's FAQs, flashed the clockworkmod kernel and then used Recovery mode to flash Cyanogenmod 9. Works perfectly. Better than perfect. My phone is finally living up to it's potential!
odin
you can flash a custom recovery to your galaxy with odin,check soem guide on xda, then from the recovery menu yu can flash teh resurection rom,that is prerooted
Thanks...but
@meccandroid: Thanks for the reply, but you're saying that the ROM can be installed on the G variant too? I read there's some hardware difference in 19100 and 19100G, so if the ROM is intended for 19100, wouldn't there be an issue?
Problem solved
Problem solved...solution posted in original post.

[Q] Installing a Jelly Bean ROM on an unrooted ICS Galaxy S2 device

Hi everyone : )
I have an unrooted ICS galaxy s2 device and I wanted to install a Jelly Bean ROM similar to the stock. After a little bit of search I think SuperNexus 2.0 is a suitable one, however I'm open to other recommendations.
I did a little googling but I am still confused, as I am new to this whole process and I fear bricking my device.
My inquiry is: If you could provide me with detailed steps, or point me out to useful links that are targeting my problem and would show me how to carry out this operation, that'd be great : )
Device Info:
Device type: Samsung Galaxy S2
My model number is GT-I9100
I've updated my OS to Android 4.0.3 using Kies.
With kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100JPLPF-CL644992
Build number: IML74LJPLPF
Update:
gatsonw suggestion was right on the spot (Y)
The steps I carried out, for others who had my issue:
1. I rooted my device using Odin to flash Siyah v5 Kernel
2. As a precaution I downloaded Titanium backup and made a full backup
3. Also, I made a nandroid backup of the device as well and copied it to my PC
4. I downloaded SuperNexus ROM from the thread I already pointed out above + google apps for Jelly Bean and stored both of them on my internal SD card
5. I made a wipe/factory reset of the device from recovery mode
6. I installed the SuperNexus ROM then the Google Apps from the internal SD card, also through recovery mode
7. Rebooted my device and enjoyed the new ROM
ma7ashish said:
Hi everyone : )
I have an unrooted ICS galaxy s2 device and I wanted to install a Jelly Bean ROM similar to the stock. After a little bit of search I think SuperNexus 2.0 is a suitable one, however I'm open to other recommendations.
I did a little googling but I am still confused, as I am new to this whole process and I fear bricking my device.
My inquiry is: If you could provide me with detailed steps, or point me out to useful links that are targeting my problem and would show me how to carry out this operation, that'd be great : )
Device Info:
Device type: Samsung Galaxy S2
My model number is GT-I9100
I've updated my OS to Android 4.0.3 using Kies.
With kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100JPLPF-CL644992
Build number: IML74LJPLPF
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Don't worry, follow the steps on that thread and you'll be alright.
The only thing you have to do is to root your device and flash CWM, your best choice is flashing siyah kernel (it'll get you rooted & you'll have CWM).
Where can you find siyah v5? gokhanmoral.com

[Q&A] [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3

Q&A for [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
[PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
helo may i ask what kernel version that i'll use for my gt-i9100
PDA:I9100XWMS3
PHONE: 19100XXMS4
CSC: I9100FOPLS6
Build Info: Mon dec 23 21:28:58 kst 2013
how to root this kind of phone, help me please? thankyou
PhilZ-cwm6 which version
Hi,
I have a samsung gallaxy S2 and I am rather confused which version of PhilZ-cwm6 kernel to use. I am wanting to use the most current version possible and I am not sure what version that is nor kernel code. I am wanting to root stock android. When I flashed from stock ICS to JB I used the following offical rom XFC-I9100XWLSS-20130817002141.zip and see below for attached screenshot of my phone details, there are differences in the kernel numbers which is causing confusion. I hope that is all the info that is required. Thank you so much in advance for your reply.
hi all
i need to know which version of kernel best for rom >> I9100XWLSD << ?
I have a GS2 I9100XWLSW, suffering the EMMC brick bug. Still with original kernel, and recovery. Rooted with Framaroot.
I'd want to install Philz in order to install either Omnirom or Cyanogen.
I have seen in the Philz's original thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3 ) the link to my PDA version (v5.06.1 ). However on goo.im ( http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9100 ) I can find a higher updated version (v6.48.4), however this one has no description assuring me that's the correct file for PDA LSW. Is it, also considering my EMMC bug? Or maybe it's just the recovery, without the kernel? If that's the point, then WHERE I can find the latest kernel+recovery for my phone?
Also, which install method should I prefer: update through the zip file, or flash through Odin? First one seems easier, but I heard that it may have problems installing certain Cyanogen versions from the Philz's temporary recovery. I'd want to install Lollipop from either Omnirom or Cyano as soon as they become reasonably stable.. also, Philz v5.06.1 comes with CWM 6.0.3.2, but isn't CWM 6.0.4.4+ required to install KitKat or higher?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I also noticed that some zip files are marked LSW-XEU, while others are LSW-OXX.. how do I know which is mine? Actually the complete details of my phone are:
PDA: I9100XWLSW
PHONE: I9100XXMS3
CSC: I9100ITVLS2
Safely root & install cwm on 4.1.2 stock xwlst
sir,
i am a kind of semi-newbie & would like to ask a safe method to root & install cwm on my galaxy s2 on 4.1.2 with xwlst built.
smartphone info is as follows:
Baseband ver: I9100DDLS9
Kernel ver: 3.0.31-1155691
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 17:18:49
KST 2013
Build no: JZ054K.I9100XWLST
As i cannot afford new phone i need a safest method to do this......thanks.
plsss help me humans.
What kernel to use?
The instructions are very clear but I don't know what is my kernel number.
My phone details: PDA: I9100XWLPW - Phone: I9100 XXLQ6 - CSC: I9100XSALP6 - stock Android (never touched) 4.0.4.
I want to root for now then I make a full backup and upgrade to stock Android 4.1.2, for now.
Thanks in advance.
i've downloaded the latest file, tried flashing in odin but failed two times already, though i've use the latest odin im pretty sure i followed the guide correctly . tried flashing in stock recovery but there's error. im sure i have the samsung drivers installed in pc. i have rooted phone too. my phone is sg s2 gt i9100. tell me guys what's wrong
Kernel help samsung galaxy s2
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
Kiara5 said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
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Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
noppy22 said:
Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
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Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
Kiara5 said:
Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
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Yes thats it
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
Smantanasiceapa said:
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
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I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
noppy22 said:
I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
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Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
Smantanasiceapa said:
Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
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The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
noppy22 said:
The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
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Ok. Thank you for your advice
Kernel PhilZ para s2 Lollipop 5.1.1 Resurrection Remix
Hello to all:
I have one s2 with Lollipop Resurrection Remix CM-12.1 v5.1.1_r1 and it wanted to know if it is or It will have Kernel PhilZ for this version.
Thank you.
Rom for Samsung galaxy s2 I9100P
Hi,
I have attached my device screenshot. I am unable to choose the correct ROM according to the Kernel version. Requesting you to provide the link to the correct file i can choose to root the phone.
Thanks
Unbrick..
Download Philz Kernel in .tar format and instal it over Odin 3.0.7 ie than whwn boot up, download on ur internal or better external sd card kernel and recovery(sometimes it is the same one file) and restart ur mob in recovery and instal that new/old recovery which u previosly got before boot loop or bricking... than reinstal ur system or if u have backup just restore it,. Important part is that u need same Recovery u did before U braked up Ur system... Ask 4 more
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So, it is not cous Recovery are included in kernel or something simular, couse that wasnt question,question by user int0x13 was: why i cant find the according link the the philz kernel on the first page of the topic? There it is , reason and answer...
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