Hello,
Can anybody point me to the latest O2UK branded firmware or latest non-branded firmware that doesn't cause bricks for the SGS2?
Thanks
Rackers said:
Hello,
Can anybody point me to the latest O2UK branded firmware or latest non-branded firmware that doesn't cause bricks for the SGS2?
Thanks
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1. Latest UK (O2): ICS 4.0.3 XWLPD / O2ULP7 - no brick bug, LINK
2. Latest UK unbranded: ICS 4.0.4: XWLPT / XEULPA, LINK, potential brick bug, but if you flash just after WITHOUT ANY WIPES OR FORMATS a safe kernel for example from here: PhilZ-CWM6 kernelyou shouldn't worry about that.
Remark: to download rom files you have to register to the site.
Many40 said:
1. Latest UK (O2): ICS 4.0.3 XWLPD / O2ULP7 - no brick bug, LINK
2. Latest UK unbranded: ICS 4.0.4: XWLPT / XEULPA, LINK, potential brick bug, but if you flash just after WITHOUT ANY WIPES OR FORMATS a safe kernel for example from here: PhilZ-CWM6 kernelyou shouldn't worry about that.
Remark: to download rom files you have to register to the site.
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Thanks for the quick reply!
For official sammy firmware I would recommend sammobile.com (sorry I can't post links yet). Just go to the firmware section and choose your handset and location and it will list loads of carriers and versions.
liabilityman said:
For official sammy firmware I would recommend sammobile.com (sorry I can't post links yet). Just go to the firmware section and choose your handset and location and it will list loads of carriers and versions.
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I suggest you read previous posts before chucking your 2 cents worth in.
Many40 gave him exactly the answer he needed.
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hi i've been trying to get stock rom and kernal for 3 uk so i can update my phone through kies to get the new ICS 4.0.3 because it has been released today for download through kies on Three.
this is the information of my current kernal etc..
Android version - 2.3.4
Baseband version - I9100XXKI1
Kernal version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINERBREAD.XWK14
can someone link me the required files or something in order for me to update through Kies to ICS? 90% of all links in the stock rom thread don't work because multiupload is down, please help me..
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
Kaze105 said:
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
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ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
magnog said:
ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
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STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
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well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
magnog said:
well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
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If you as the owner don't know then nobody else will know .
Just guess at a version of 3uk firmware for your location .
Or ask on a 3uk forum what is your firmware .
jje
KI8 is the newest Gingerbread Three ROM apart from the ICS build released today.
I don't have it to upload though, I only have I9100XWKE1 which is a very old build, But if you can't find KI8 Three stock anywhere I'll upload it somewhere for you.
[edit] Infact I have KI8 on my PC if you can't find it online let me know.
Personally though I'd just flash LP7 much better than LPQ that Three have released today & not as much bloatware!
Because I am a really nice person, Don't complain about speeds this was the first link that would let me upload over 300mb
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c423f20/n/GT-I9100_H3G_I9100XWKI8_I9100H3GKI2_I9100NEKI2_tar_zip
Unzip first & then Flash with Odin3 PDA mode.
Guide here to show you how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 Under "Flashing Firmware with Odin"
Make sure to wipe cache etc
Seeing how easy it was to root my Samsung S2 with Gingerbread I tried it as well after the ICS update through Kies but after the process my phone just stays at the loading screen with the yellow triangle. I tried re-doing the steps and also tried a factory reset in recovery mode, cleared cache but it does not want to boot up. I then noticed I never looked at my firmware version and now I am unable to get this information as the phone does not start up.
Where do i start to get my phone working again. Below is all the details I could get from my phone:
Samsung GT-I9100
Serial Number: 355310040993713
I noticed when my phone was rooted with Gingerbread and I did the upgrade through KIES to ICS it removed my root access - is there a similiar way if one is not able to boot up the OS? Also recovery mode and download mode all work so I assume I do not have a brick?
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Seeing how easy it was to root my Samsung S2 with Gingerbread I tried it as well after the ICS update through Kies but after the process my phone just stays at the loading screen with the yellow triangle. I tried re-doing the steps and also tried a factory reset in recovery mode, cleared cache but it does not want to boot up. I then noticed I never looked at my firmware version and now I am unable to get this information as the phone does not start up.
Where do i start to get my phone working again. Below is all the details I could get from my phone:
Samsung GT-I9100
Serial Number: 355310040993713
I noticed when my phone was rooted with Gingerbread and I did the upgrade through KIES to ICS it removed my root access - is there a similiar way if one is not able to boot up the OS? Also recovery mode and download mode all work so I assume I do not have a brick?
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No you don't have a brick.
1: flash the stock kernel if you know what ROM version you had using Odin.
2: flash again using Odin.
Also do the code wipe after flashing. And start from scratch.
Do not restore GB backups and use correct CF-Root to get root.
Thanks for the quick reply - but that is the problem. I have no idea what my kernel version is as I did not take it down before doing the rooting.
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Thanks for the quick reply - but that is the problem. I have no idea what my kernel version is as I did not take it down before doing the rooting.
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Well that was foolhardy.
How did you try to root after you updated to ICS then? Sounds like you tried to root by flashing a kernel; how did you know what kernel to use if you didn't know what your original kernel was?
You may need to flash a full stock firmware. That will include a stock kernel too.
well in that case flash a stock latest ICS using odin
after first boot dial *2767*3855#
it will wipe your phone but will fix the problems that may come later.
Ah okay - so I can use the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" (sorry cannot post links yet) on the xdadevelopers forum?
Would this also mean I am still able to use my phone with Samsung Kies or when does Samsung Kies normally stop working?
EDIT: I also stumpled across the "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KL1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7 Download" thread. Would it be safe in my case to grab one of the official firmware that matches my region or is this to risky?
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Well that was foolhardy.
How did you try to root after you updated to ICS then? Sounds like you tried to root by flashing a kernel; how did you know what kernel to use if you didn't know what your original kernel was?
You may need to flash a full stock firmware. That will include a stock kernel too.
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Yeah I was indeed foolhardy - I used XXKPA ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware. I just finished downloading the main files as per the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" guide. This should cover the full stock firmware and stock kernel?
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Yeah I was indeed foolhardy - I used XXKPA ICS Android 4.0.3 Firmware. I just finished downloading the main files as per the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" guide. This should cover the full stock firmware and stock kernel?
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Both recovery packages for GB and ICS both look like full firmwares. So yes, they will also include the kernel.
Just follow the guide.
Okay - the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" fixed my issue but now Samsung KIES gives me a "Your device does not support software upgrading through KIES".
Is there something else I can do or should I start looking at the "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KL1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7 Download" and can I just use the region closest or supported by mine?
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Okay - the "[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII" fixed my issue but now Samsung KIES gives me a "Your device does not support software upgrading through KIES".
Is there something else I can do or should I start looking at the "[ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KL1/2/3/LA2,4/LB2,LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7 Download" and can I just use the region closest or supported by mine?
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Kies will only update if you currently have a firmware/CSC combination that matches your region, and your region is officially supported. That is not likely now that you followed that "fix an unflashable or soft bricked" guide. Also, if you are in a non-supported region, Kies won't work for updates either. For example, I am an I9100 user in the USA, where it was never officially released, so Kies doesn't work for me for updates.
But now that you've followed that guide, you are familiar with flashing your phone yourself, and can use the Official i9100 Firmware thread to download and flash whatever version you want. No need to rely on Kies.
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Kies will only update if you currently have a firmware/CSC combination that matches your region, and your region is officially supported. That is not likely now that you followed that "fix an unflashable or soft bricked" guide. Also, if you are in a non-supported region, Kies won't work for updates either. For example, I am an I9100 user in the USA, where it was never officially released, so Kies doesn't work for me for updates.
But now that you've followed that guide, you are familiar with flashing your phone yourself, and can use the Official i9100 Firmware thread to download and flash whatever version you want. No need to rely on Kies.
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Excellent - this is becoming very interesting. My region was supported (Namibia) but I bought it in Germany. I see the latest release date firmware actually includes a German version. Those the region actually change the language of the phone as well?
I was thinking of using this one. What is the deal with the stock kernel file - do I need that as I thought the firmware is all that is needed
Code:
XWLP7
Firmware info
PDA:XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
Date: 03/04/2012
Android 4.0.3
SER (Russia) Multi-CSC (ALO, CAC, FTD, MBC, MSG, SEK, SER, SKZ, VHC): Download
XEN (Netherlands): Download
DBT (Germany): Download
XWLP7 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
Is there a way to grab the firmware of another Samsung S2 (girlfriend has one as well) and use it to flash mine?
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Excellent - this is becoming very interesting. My region was supported (Namibia) but I bought it in Germany. I see the latest release date firmware actually includes a German version. Those the region actually change the language of the phone as well?
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You can choose any language that is included in the firmware after you flash it. Most, if not all, will include English and German.
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I was thinking of using this one. What is the deal with the stock kernel file - do I need that as I thought the firmware is all that is needed
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XWLP7
Firmware info
PDA:XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
Date: 03/04/2012
Android 4.0.3
SER (Russia) Multi-CSC (ALO, CAC, FTD, MBC, MSG, SEK, SER, SKZ, VHC): Download
XEN (Netherlands): Download
DBT (Germany): Download
XWLP7 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
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The stock kernel is linked in case you need it. It is also included in the full firmware package. But if you root with an insecure kernel, or flash a different kernel that auto-roots, and for whatever reason want to flash back a stock kernel, it is there for you.
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Is there a way to grab the firmware of another Samsung S2 (girlfriend has one as well) and use it to flash mine?
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I think there is, but I don't know what the method is, as I've never had to do this, and have not been curious enough about it to research it for myself.
You don't have to grab any thing! Just see what very she has and you will find it in Sammobile or Intratech's thread or general forum.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
By the way running Cyanogen Mod 9 with the latest nightly - cannot belive I did not do this earlier. Thanks all for the help!
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By the way running Cyanogen Mod 9 with the latest nightly - cannot belive I did not do this earlier. Thanks all for the help!
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because earlier it was'nt like this
for me cm9 is flawless to my needs and get me 10 12 hours on my usage
I'm with optus Australia [and rooted] with Lite'ning Rom v2.7 XWLP7
To install the new "official" ICS through Kies what are the steps?
If i do install the ICS will i loose the root and the apps?
1: you need to flash the official stock version for your region/carrier
2: flashing ics will stock will remove root and your apps will get deleted if you wipe which you will for better working phone.
3: you can always flash using odin which is faster and as official as kies
cmoravin said:
I'm with optus Australia [and rooted] with Lite'ning Rom v2.7 XWLP7
To install the new "official" ICS through Kies what are the steps?
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You're on a custom ROM. So to get the update through Kies, you will have to flash back to a completely stock firmware that has the appropriate CSC for your region. Sounds like for you that would be the latest Optus branded stock firmware for Australia. It's around several places... search for it.
OR... you could just flash the official ICS yourself through Odin. Clearly you've flashed a firmware before, as you're on Lite'ning ROM.
cmoravin said:
If i do install the ICS will i loose the root and the apps?
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Any stock firmware update, either through Kies or Odin, will cause a loss of root. But not necessarily the apps. Those should stay - UNLESS if you install yourself via Odin, you happen to download a firmware package that is a wipe package. But it's recommended you do a full wipe when upgrading major versions anyways.
Thanks for your replies
confused more..............yes i did use odin to install customs ROM but that was last year and never tried it again as i spent a week just to make the phone work.
I know i'm bit lazy but is there a easy solution. or a link to learn the basic
How to know if optus [AUS] has the official firmware released? or were to find one
Which is the best custom's ROM for ICS?
For official firmware:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=4#regiona
Regarding Best rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
About Phone
GT-l9100
2.3.4
Baseband: l9100XXKH3
Kernel : [email protected] #20
Build: Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3
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For official firmware:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=4#regiona
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So which one should i download. Although i was with Optus, the contract expired last year and using Prepaid TPG. Also i have use Vodafone and virgin on the Galaxy S2
I9100XWLP8 4.0.3 2012 April I9100XSALP4 Australia
I9100XWLP8 4.0.3 2012 April I9100OPSLP4 Australia (Optus)
Regarding Best rom:
Kaze105 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
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hmm......probably i'm on my own i guess
Again some BASIC questions
What is a firmware?
What is a Kernel?
Can we install any Kernel regardless of a firmware and ROM?
What is a ROM?
Can we install any ROM regardless of any firmware and Kernel?
Look at the roll up sticky in the general section. It has nearly everything you're asking for.
Hi
I am looking for a stock ICS firmware that fits my phone. I don't need it to be branded. Can someone point me to a link?
My phone specs are:
Carrier: freemobile
Country: France
Baseband: I9100XXKI4
Kernel: cf-root 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431
version: gingerbread.BUKJ3
Thank you
louisJJ said:
Hi
I am looking for a stock ICS firmware that fits my phone. I don't need it to be branded. Can someone point me to a link?
My phone specs are:
Carrier: freemobile
Country: France
Baseband: I9100XXKI4
Kernel: cf-rrrot 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431
version: gingerbread.BUKJ3
Thank you
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Do yourself a favor and flash the last gingerbread for the S2.
Unbranded. Without bugs.
XWLA4 from this thread
ODIN FLASHABLE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Edit : now noticed that you have flashed CF-root and rooted,
you can flash stock ICS and GB ROMs from CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
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ODIN FLASHABLE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646158
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Edit : now noticed that you have flashed CF-root and rooted,
you can flash stock ICS and GB ROMs from CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646158
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What? Your links just redirect to this thread. Please make sure to post the correct ones. Or is my browser bugged or something
Stock firmware in the stock rom thread you looked ??
or via CHECKFUS .
or via Sammobile.com
or via GOOGLE search .
HOLD up you will not get stock ICS with a GB baseband .You can alwzys flash the modem yourself if GB modems work on ICS .
Or are you confused regarding what baseband is ???
jje
JJEgan, checkfus cannot find me any firmware...product code displays "not activated"
Sammobile has nothing for my carrier, only for other carriers in my country...but I guess those would not work for my phone would they?
Indeed I might be confused about what baseband is, I edited the title of this thread in consequence.
Thanks ZACQ8, but I understand well I need to find the firmware file before I can flash it with CWM...my carrier hasn't made ICS available , so I don't how to do?
have you tried forums in your country ?
You are all over the place....
Learn how to use Odin
Download stock ROM ICS or GB
Flash using Odin.
Links already provided
Frozenthunder said:
What? Your links just redirect to this thread. Please make sure to post the correct ones. Or is my browser bugged or something
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Sorry for the wrong links now corrected
ODIN FLASHABLE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Edit : now noticed that you have flashed CF-root and rooted,
you can flash stock ICS and GB ROMs from CWM : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1292825
Thank you very much ZACQ8
this rom (the link for odin as well as the link for CWM) doesn't seem to include french langage, is there a way to add french after it is flashed?
louisJJ said:
Thank you very much ZACQ8
this rom (the link for odin as well as the link for CWM) doesn't seem to include french langage, is there a way to add french after it is flashed?
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if you are going for XWLP9, which is a Europe release, must have french supported...
Hi ZACQ8, I installed xwlp9 with CWM using the link you provided.
It is great and has French language.
Thank you very much, in the sand and in the stone.
I'm running:
4.0.3
I9100XXLPS
[email protected] #3
IML74K.XWLP7
I am getting a lot of Sleeps Of Death. I'd like to see if another ROM, or perhaps just another kernel, could get rid of it.
I've read a lot on the forum about the different ROM options, but nothing authoritative on whether any ROMs are SOD-free on the S2. Could anyone suggest a ROM to try, or - could I get by with just flashing a new kernel, e.g. Siyah? I am semi-noob so I don't quite know whether it is possible to put just a new kernel on top of what I have.
Thanks!
do a wipe and flash the newer xwlpg lpd lpf
LeifGR said:
I'm running:
4.0.3
I9100XXLPS
[email protected] #3
IML74K.XWLP7
I am getting a lot of Sleeps Of Death. I'd like to see if another ROM, or perhaps just another kernel, could get rid of it
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I have had this rom since its release and had no problems at all the only difference is I use Siyah Kernel for SG2 from here http://www.gokhanmoral.com/
If you do want a different rom it depends on your country and you can check that on Sammobile.com firmwares to make sure you do have the latest version
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do a wipe and flash the newer xwlpg lpd lpf
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I can't find that in the "Official i9100..." thread - where should I look? Will that ROM work in the UK?
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I have had this rom since its release and had no problems at all the only difference is I use Siyah Kernel for SG2 from here
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Thanks! I had looked at Siyah but wasn't sure - you have confirmed two things for me: 1) it works with the rest of the stock ROM components, and 2) at least you don't have SOD (I know, no guarantee I won't have them, but I'll give it a go).
As soon as I've had the time to flash Siyah and see if it gets rid of the SODs, I'll report back here (it'll be a couple of days). Thanks again.
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Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I can't find that in the "Official i9100..." thread - where should I look? Will that ROM work in the UK?
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Go here http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
Click the firmwares tab then click the Smartphone link, then the Android link, then your phone model and finally Europe
There is a column headed Country / Carrier the generic UK & Yreland rom was released in April which is LP7 but if you are carrier branded like o2 there is a June release for that which is LPD unless you are carrier branded LP7 is the latest version that covers the UK.
thanks LeifGR ... i m looking for the same thing. but found no solutions yet.... i m from india