[Q] finding out stock kernel after flash - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
i found this forum after i failed flashing my sgs2. found a tut and tried to flash it liek that, but after this the phone got stuck at loading screem with the yellow triangle. then i flashed this kernel "CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5" and the phone is starting now, but im not able to connect it to the pc.
Now i read some posts here. I know i have to use a modded kernel that fits to my original, but i dont know it. is there some option to get this information?
i bought the phone at german amazon, so its brandfree i think.
some information:
android 4.0.4
modelumber GT-I9100
basisband I9100XXLQ6
Kernel-Version 3.0.15-I9100XXPLQ-CL223505
buildnumber IMM76D.XWLPW
greetings, tobid =)

Download Siyah kernel S2 v4.1.5. (tar for Odin)
www.gokhanmoral.com
Restart phone in Download mode and connect it to pc with Usb cable
Open Odin, load the kernel you just downloaded in Pda tab
Click start
Sent from my deep fried potato

ty for that fast answere, but that wasnt really my question...
i want to flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
but for that i need the information about my original kernel version.
i didnt changed the FW. should i use a kernel that fits to my FW and which one would it be?
greetings, tobid =)

tobid_ said:
ty for that fast answere, but that wasnt really my question...
i want to flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
but for that i need the information about my original kernel version.
i didnt changed the FW. should i use a kernel that fits to my FW and which one would it be?
greetings, tobid =)
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It probably corresponded to your build (XWLPW). BUT there's really no way to tell for sure. You should always make a note of your original kernel version before flashing.

ty for ur answere.
yes, ur right. didnt know that before. would be probably the best if i flash a LPW-kernel?
greetings, tobid =)

tobid_ said:
ty for ur answere.
yes, ur right. didnt know that before. would be probably the best if i flash a LPW-kernel?
greetings, tobid =)
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Isn't that what I said above?

yy, sry... but i dont want to get it ever worse.
ill use that one "CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPW-v5.5-CWM5.zip" and report.
greetings, tobid =)

Just a warning. Flashing CF Root nay rusj your device with superbick bug... Emmc erase
Better flash siyah
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

i see.
iam flashing cause i need root, but other things arent important for me so i want a kernel that just gives me root and dont change anything else.
perhaps im wrong about that?
is there a LPW-kernel of siyah or doesnt it make a difference?
greetings, tobid =)

couldnt wait. flashed that kernel and its working right away with no problems.
THANKS DUDES!
greetings, tobid =)
EDIT: got one question. if i backup with that CWM, is it backuping fw and kernel, too? or just apps and ****?

tobid_ said:
couldnt wait. flashed that kernel and its working right away with no problems.
THANKS DUDES!
greetings, tobid =)
EDIT: got one question. if i backup with that CWM, is it backuping fw and kernel, too? or just apps and ****?
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If you're running that kernel with stock 4.0.4. Firmware, dont wipe wipe data/factory reset in recovery!! If you do that, you'll be affected by the superbrick bug! When that happens, motherboard replacement is the only way to go...
Sent from my deep fried potato

tobid_ said:
couldnt wait. flashed that kernel and its working right away with no problems.
THANKS DUDES!
greetings, tobid =)
EDIT: got one question. if i backup with that CWM, is it backuping fw and kernel, too? or just apps and ****?
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NANDROID backs up the ROM, system apps and data apps I think.

thanks, good 2 know.
i dont really get it... i shouldnt use factory reset or any recovery otherwise my phone bricks? oO
thats not quite calming... =(
greetings, tobid =)

tobid_ said:
thanks, good 2 know.
i dont really get it... i shouldnt use factory reset or any recovery otherwise my phone bricks? oO
thats not quite calming... =(
greetings, tobid =)
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Dont use factory reset in Recovery if you're running stock ICS 4.0.4., or with Cf root kernel with that firmware. Use Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream kernel etc. These dont have the brick bug.
Sent from my deep fried potato

thanks for ur answere,
but i still confused. im sorry, im quite new to this...
im using siyah kernel, so i can reset my phone? or is there a problem, cause of the stock fw?
i made two backups now. one with nandroid and one with cmw. am i able to use that in recovery mode?
greetings tobid =)

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OMG! Have i bricked my BRANDNEW phone?

Hi guys,
I got my orange samsung galaxy s2 less than a week. Yesterday after rooting, flashing villianrom, i like an idiot, installed Clearglass 1.6 Theme zip via CWM. After rebooting, the phone has now gone into a boot loop. But since i had a nandroid backup (NOT A ZIP FILE!), i thought i'll simply restore...but i can't! The sdcard won't mount. So then i found THIS THREAD.
After following the instructions, i still can't mount the SD Card, yet it's fine in windows 7.
I also thought i'd try to use the ODIN method to reflash my stock fw, but i can't find the correct kernel version . FYI, i'm from uk and the details of my phone are below:-
MODEL: GT-I9100P
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100PBVKI2
KERNEL: [email protected] #2
BUILD NO: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I can't be without my phone
Not sure what you are asking .
Firmware is not kernel whatever your correct firmware is that includes the kernel .
You have a 1900P whatever the P is .
Find the firmware not the kernel here .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Alternative
Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use usb jig to set rom counter to zero .
Return to service centre .
jje
Thanks for your fast reply JJEgan. Could you please tell me which stock fw/rom i need to download as the only one that looks close to mine (KI3) is a poland one and i'm in UK.
wowandroid said:
Thanks for your fast reply JJEgan. Could you please tell me which stock fw/rom i need to download as the only one that looks close to mine (KI3) is a poland one and i'm in UK.
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No idea what your firmware is as you have fl;ashed it .
Based on OP KI3
Then use KI4 CPW UK firmware is what i would do to get back to a working phone ,
CPW (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/QROGHPRZVK
jje
Many thanks for showing me the correct version. I wasn't too sure as i didn't want to mess up the phone permanently. So i simply follow the ODIN boot loop guide?
The way it looks to me is that CWM/Phone is corrupted as i've tried everything - mount/format/unmount/re-mount sd, but it won't detect.
OH BTW! Can you please clarify something for me. I thought that since my orange stock rom said "KI3", i must always get a "KI3"....have i got that wrong? if so how can a KI4 work on a KI3 and why is it not necessary to stick with KI3?
Hey there wowandroid, the KI* is, in my humble opinion just a revision number, higher could mean better reliability in terms of signal and perhaps even battery drain
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
thanks AJ. It's just that my i9100 is P model (i9100P) and has NFC capabilities. I've managed to flash the phone back with the ki4 rom, so big thank you to JJEgan. I just thought that because i have a p model, i might end up removing features once i flash with a ki4.
Anyway, now that i've got it working, can i go ahead and use odin to flash villianrom/checkrom back again?
wowandroid said:
Hi guys,
I got my orange samsung galaxy s2 less than a week. Yesterday after rooting, flashing villianrom, i like an idiot, installed Clearglass 1.6 Theme zip via CWM. After rebooting, the phone has now gone into a boot loop. But since i had a nandroid backup (NOT A ZIP FILE!), i thought i'll simply restore...but i can't! The sdcard won't mount. So then i found THIS THREAD.
After following the instructions, i still can't mount the SD Card, yet it's fine in windows 7.
I also thought i'd try to use the ODIN method to reflash my stock fw, but i can't find the correct kernel version . FYI, i'm from uk and the details of my phone are below:-
MODEL: GT-I9100P
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100PBVKI2
KERNEL: [email protected] #2
BUILD NO: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I can't be without my phone
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Should help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
hi checkrom, nice way of upping ur post count, lol. if you hadn't noticed, i have already managed to get the phone working...i now want to know if its safe to reflash villian, since i've lost CWM.
wowandroid said:
hi checkrom, nice way of upping ur post count, lol. if you hadn't noticed, i have already managed to get the phone working...i now want to know if its safe to reflash villian, since i've lost CWM.
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Ok sure!
Best would be just flash a suitable CF Root
And then u will get CWM after that baam install Villan
(LOL 5 min wate took me so long)
cheers mate. I assume from your nick on forum that you've got checkrom? If so, could you tell me how you get a great looking theme installed after checkrom has been flashed? The last time i tried it, i messed up and none of the kitchen apps themes ever changed the looks (just boring samsung looks)
wowandroid said:
cheers mate. I assume from your nick on forum that you've got checkrom? If so, could you tell me how you get a great looking theme installed after checkrom has been flashed? The last time i tried it, i messed up and none of the kitchen apps themes ever changed the looks (just boring samsung looks)
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checkrom is compactable with every Theme out there if its built for the latest XWKK5 version which checkrom is on!
So first
1)Install ROM
2)Use there Kitchen Download only any one of the themes, and hit apply and then install (Obviously)
OR
You can Download manually from the Forums any theme or any thing for stock XWKK5
3)After a theme install u will reboot.
4)Then use there Kitchen to flash any mods etc u want
Personally i use this via Kitchen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310527
thanks checkrom. I don't suppose we can chat on skype/msn/yahoo? I just need some help, and could do with instant answers if i get stuck. If you can, pls PM me.
Thank You
wowandroid said:
thanks checkrom. I don't suppose we can chat on skype/msn/yahoo? I just need some help, and could do with instant answers if i get stuck. If you can, pls PM me.
Thank You
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just post here if u get suck i am available for an hour haha
thanks...the problem is that i'm fixing a DSi for the kids...i'm going to be at least an hour or two.
wowandroid said:
thanks...the problem is that i'm fixing a DSi for the kids...i'm going to be at least an hour or two.
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Just pm me i will reply asap i gt the pm
thats kool, thanks!
wowandroid said:
thats kool, thanks!
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My pleasure
hi guys,
i'm about to get started with the update. couple of questions though:-
1. What kernel do you recommend? I need a kernel which gives it the longest battery life if possible.
2. What theme do you recommend? I need a theme which is good eyecandy, but isn't too bloated. Something like this for the villianrom:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1229723
3. Is there a rom posted that has already been customised and tweaked with popular kernels/themes? Saves me messing around.
wowandroid said:
hi guys,
i'm about to get started with the update. couple of questions though:-
3. Is there a rom posted that has already been customised and tweaked with popular kernels/themes? Saves me messing around.
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Yep look in development section .
jje

[Q] what to do next????

I have flashed a rom with a bad kernel xxlpq5 my phone has lost root permissionsand nolonger have cwm when i boot into recovery is there anyone know how i can fix this would it be ok to re root my phone using cfroot and odin? THE ROM I FLASHED WAS CHECKROM V7 KEEP AWAY FROM THE KERNEL APPARENTLY
markburkey said:
I have flashed a rom with a bad kernel xxlpq5 my phone has lost root permissionsand nolonger have cwm when i boot into recovery is there anyone know how i can fix this would it be ok to re root my phone using cfroot and odin? THE ROM I FLASHED WAS CHECKROM V7 KEEP AWAY FROM THE KERNEL APPARENTLY
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SBF back to the stock ROM
markburkey said:
I have flashed a rom with a bad kernel xxlpq5 my phone has lost root permissionsand nolonger have cwm when i boot into recovery is there anyone know how i can fix this would it be ok to re root my phone using cfroot and odin? THE ROM I FLASHED WAS CHECKROM V7 KEEP AWAY FROM THE KERNEL APPARENTLY
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Alternate kernels? You do know you have an X2 correct? SBF if possible and keep away from whatever you were flashing.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
thelowend said:
Alternate kernels? You do know you have an X2 correct? SBF if possible and keep away from whatever you were flashing.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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im thinking he may have a sgs variant if hes using odin and alt kernel..
galaxy s2 G19100
Sorry my mistake you are right i am on a variant s2 .Do you think if i re root it will be ok??
markburkey said:
Sorry my mistake you are right i am on a variant s2 .Do you think if i re root it will be ok??
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did you re-odin it back to stock? if so try & reroot/flash CWM then try and flash GB/ICS rom and definitely a different kernel
if that doesnt work pm me and ill see if i can help/check out your phones xda forum
i have the sgs fascinate, never messed with s2 so this is coming from my limited knowledge of the samsung galaxy phones
galaxy s2 G19100 thanks
First off thanks for your time and advice yep i will re odin my phone but ive found out that the kernel that i flashed with check rom has been updated to a new cf root file which when i get to my computer i will have to flash it again .if i had not been so blase about reading up on what problems are about i wouldnt be in this situation i will be reading xda thoroughly nxt time .and can i say if it wasnt for the likes of yourself people like me could end up in a world of mess haha thanx again if i have any probs with odin can i give u a buzz ???
markburkey said:
First off thanks for your time and advice yep i will re odin my phone but ive found out that the kernel that i flashed with check rom has been updated to a new cf root file which when i get to my computer i will have to flash it again .if i had not been so blase about reading up on what problems are about i wouldnt be in this situation i will be reading xda thoroughly nxt time .and can i say if it wasnt for the likes of yourself people like me could end up in a world of mess haha thanx again if i have any probs with odin can i give u a buzz ???
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yeah, go ahead and pm me & youre def welcome, sir
and good luck!

Software Update screwed up CWM

Hi Guys,
Now, I'm not the least bit knowledgeable about rooting, mods, or ROMs, or even what they are. All I know is that the two bottom vibrating keys don't work after I had to reinstall a new screen.So I got the Virtual-Button bar, and ended up rooting my I9300 with CWM and SuperSU and Odin.
It's been working great for a few months. Now here's the problem.
I got a software update today, and I didn't even think about it before downloading it. Then when it rebooted, here is what it says.
Virtual Button Bar: Unable to execute as root
CWM: This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v.5.0 or newer. It apperas you are running a different kernel. Various features have been disabled. (Current kernel unknown)
SuperSU: has no apps configured, but I have no way of configuring any apps because I dont have the "right-click" touch-button....
Any ideas on what to do??? I need to either unroot and re-root or find a way to fix it....
Thank you so much!
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
Just FYI: this probably happened because the software update flashed the stock kernel which would have unrooted your phone. Flashing siyah should fix your problem
kart_y_26 said:
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
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could you send me a link to the siyah kernel? and like maybe a step-by-step,nothing fancy. I'm kinda like freaking out ahah
kart_y_26 said:
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
Just FYI: this probably happened because the software update flashed the stock kernel which would have unrooted your phone. Flashing siyah should fix your problem
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my device status still says "modified"
I'm just trying to do the emergy firmware recovery through Kies. You think that should fix everything?and then I can start from scratch.
melemed said:
could you send me a link to the siyah kernel? and like maybe a step-by-step,nothing fancy. I'm kinda like freaking out ahah
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Its actually in the original Android development section of this forum, here's the link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
have a read through the first post on how to install the kernel using odin.
kart_y_26 said:
Its actually in the original Android development section of this forum, here's the link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
have a read through the first post on how to install the kernel using odin.
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i read through the first post, where exactly does it say anything about odin? sorry, i'm clueless.
http://galaxys-team.fr/viewtopic.php?t=28516&p=468254
Since my phone came from France, this is the firmware I have now..the new one.
melemed said:
http://galaxys-team.fr/viewtopic.php?t=28516&p=468254
Since my phone came from France, this is the firmware I have now..the new one.
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Sorry about siyah thread i should have been a bit clearer. here's a link to the dev's website http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3. from here you can download "Siyah-s3-v1.5.3.tar" this is the one that you can use with odin. From here, assuming you already have odin on you computer, you can put your phone in download mode and flash this kernel.
kart_y_26 said:
Sorry about siyah thread i should have been a bit clearer. here's a link to the dev's website http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3. from here you can download "Siyah-s3-v1.5.3.tar" this is the one that you can use with odin. From here, assuming you already have odin on you computer, you can put your phone in download mode and flash this kernel.
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it stopped at "setup connection"
actually since you've already rooted the phone once before. y not to root the phone the same way? i guessing you rooted the phone by using cf root right?
Your problem is that the OTA update flash the stock recovery and kernel. Just reflash CF Root and it should be ok.
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
MisterSkipp said:
Your problem is that the OTA update flash the stock recovery and kernel. Just reflash CF Root and it should be ok.
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
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lol just did that...and it worked! OK, another question. Are there any cool MOD's or ROM's i can get to make my phone cooler, now that it's working again? or any that you would suggest that I can do through Odin? Thank you SO MUCH!
melemed said:
lol just did that...and it worked! OK, another question. Are there any cool MOD's or ROM's i can get to make my phone cooler, now that it's working again? or any that you would suggest that I can do through Odin? Thank you SO MUCH!
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Well if you under clock the kernel it will be cooler .
jje
JJEgan said:
Well if you under clock the kernel it will be cooler .
jje
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I meant like cooler not in the temperature sense.

[Q] Assistance needed with first root of SG2 i9100

Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
daxgirl said:
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
wargrafix said:
Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
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check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
slimlo said:
check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Essentially flashing using a 4.04 firmware will brick the phone? or is it when I flash, it will be bad to flash using a 4.04 firmware? Sooo confused.
If anyone has the steps what I should do, please tell me. I am worried about bricking.
If I root the phone, when official JB comes out, will I be able to update?
any help guys? The thread isn't very clear what do I do if I have this kernal. Do I downgrade before rooting?
Insted of flashing that Cf root kernel with Odin or Cwm, flash Siyah 4.1.5.
www.gokhanmoral.com
Sent from my GT-I9100
The link, do I root with those? if I do, what will it change?
wargrafix said:
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
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I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
ZDQ said:
I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
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If GotBrickbug app by CF said your chip is safe than it shouldn't matter what kernel you use. Safe hardware.
Personally I always prefer rooting with CF kernels that match my FW version. Then if you're still unsure about the chip... flash siyah, go to advanced (while still in recovery) > reboot recovery. Then wipe data with siyah kernel just to be on the safe side. I always keep siyah 3.5.2 (the first transisiontl ics/jb kernel) for those purposes. CM10 built in kernels are all considered safe so that's the last time you'll ever be worried about it.
Best of luck, man
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
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your phone will be rooted and u can then choose to install a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 on ur phone which gives u the latest CWM recovery thro which u can install any custom rom of ur choice(meant for i9100 though) on ur phone
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
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Samsung releases firmware in various regions and with varied carriers. So I bet that till it is officially released it will take time but when it does you will get OTA if your are on 'STOCK' ROM. but if you move away to custom rom then you will have to update manually.
Sent from my GT I-9100 with CM10 JellyBean L.O.V.E. via Tapatalk 2
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
wargrafix said:
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
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To revert back assuming you didn't do backup before, download 4.0.4 firmware for your region on sammobile and flash it using odin.. Then to upgrade it when official update are up just hit OTA, kies, or flash it via odin the same way like you flash 4.0.4..
If you don't have idea how to flash then google it, theres plenty much tutorials out there.. hope it helps
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
wargrafix said:
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
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Actually I get confused myself hehe, by "Flash using CF, or CM 10" you mean flash what? The rest are ok..
Well, let's put this simple, Flash the CF-Root for your phone then you're rooted now, if you want to flash custom rom such as cm10 then flash it (the cm10 zip file to be flashed on recovery mode and don't forget to read the cm10 instruction before & after flashing), if you want to get rid of the triangle then do it with triangle away, finally to unroot and revert to stock, just flash stock firmware via odin..
Hi everyone! I just rooted my phone and it was sooo easy.
Thank you so much. Your advice and help definitely made it much easier than I though.
Yeah, welcome to the rooted world where you can explore more with your phone
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[Q] Which Kernel to restore ?

Hello,
i have flashed my Samsung Galaxy S2 with Siyah and I would like to restore and update my phone, but don´t wanna brick it.
Any guess how i coul find my version of kernel to flash back?
Thanks for respond.
SAAO_Nardack said:
Hello,
i have flashed my Samsung Galaxy S2 with Siyah and I would like to restore and update my phone, but don´t wanna brick it.
Any guess how i coul find my version of kernel to flash back?
Thanks for respond.
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Why not flash a new rom directly..? I assume you want to flash official JB?
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That´s right. But last time i updated firmware and had flashed siyah it bricked my phone, so i wanaa avoid this situation.
SAAO_Nardack said:
That´s right. But last time i updated firmware and had flashed siyah it bricked my phone, so i wanaa avoid this situation.
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Then you've done something wrong I suppose Your kernel will be overwritten if you flash a new rom with Odin or through CWM.
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