[Q] SGS2-ICS 4.0.4 - Rooting Doubts..please help! - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello Seniors,
I am new here so greetings! I am new to the Android world so need help on some basic things.
I have this Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 bought from Saudi Arabia and the OS was ICS 4.0.3 XXLPW. I flashed it to ICS 4.0.4 XWLPW lately with Odin and it works fine.
Model: GT i9100
ICS 4.0.4
Baseband: i9100DDLPB
Kernel V: 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55:24 KST 2012
Build N: IMM76D.XWLPW
Now I am all into rooting my phone (first attempt and newbie) and I got two good threads that describes the procedure for my exact Android Version.
Question, first link says I have to Factory Unlock my phone the other one is not even mentioning it, what is Factory Unlocking my S2? How to do it? Or how to check if I am already factory unlocked?
After buying and using my S2 from Saudi Arabia I had been on vacation in India where I normally used Vodafone India SIM too, without any hassles or notifications........IF THAT'S ALL WHAT BEING FACTORY UNLOCKED IS UP TO!?
Appreciate some good tips.
Thanks.

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[Q] Galaxy s3 Baseband Modem

Hi i just got a samsung galaxy s3 i9300 international version and i live in the north east of england i updated my phone to jelly bean through kies and i now notice i have Baseband version i9300XXDLID which i find very bad sometimes my apps which require mobile data take ages to start, jelly bean has been on for approx 2 weeks now so it should have settled down,can anyone tell me of a better modem to install,thanks for your time.
The carrier for this phone is O2
Modem thread in basic sticky faq and guides .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
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Hi thanks for the link, what i really wanted to know was is anyone else in NE england having the same problem with very very slow mobile data after jelly bean update as im arguing with phones4u that they should put this problem right i think it has put a bad baseband modem on my phone the fact that im arguing with phones4u is my mobile is only just over a month old,and my mobile data is almost non existent,i suspect i will have to flash another modem myself my phone specs are as follows thanks in advance for all your help:
Device: Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300 (unbranded, unlocked, SIM-Free)
Country: United Kingdom
Android Version: 4.1.1
PDA: I9300XXDLJ4
CSC: I9300OXADLJ4
MODEM: I9300XXDLID
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-368423 / [email protected] #1 / SMP PREEMPT Fri Oct 19 18:17:48 KST 2012
Build Number: JRO03C.I9300XXDLJ4
Build Date: Oct. 19, 2012

Back to repair - battery blinking - camera not working

Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
pkmacola said:
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
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Well the first of all, try flashing a different kernel, I've experienced the camera problem before, but after flashing Siyah kernel the problem was fixed for me, you can also try any other kernel and see what works for you. If it doesn't work, let me know and we can try other ways of fixing the problem.
I did what you sugested, but because of the INSANE chip i really don`t want to mess around a lot. So I flashed Siyah kernel and the SII doesn`t start up, but i can still come to Volume Up or Volume Down screen. All I know, that I cannot flash with original rom 4.0.4 because than will destroy the phone - wipe everything of it.
will that do the trick? LINK searching for XXLPQ
iflashed with original kernel, and the S2 woke up, but the problem still exists.
How can i find the same rom on sammobile? I did searched my operator but it is not listed there. I listed also the french ones and spanish ones and none of them is the same as mine.
pkmacola said:
iflashed with original kernel, and the S2 woke up, but the problem still exists.
How can i find the same rom on sammobile? I did searched my operator but it is not listed there. I listed also the french ones and spanish ones and none of them is the same as mine.
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If muppets like you want help include your country/or the original software version that came with the phone/the carrier you use etc.How can you expect anyone to link you up with software when you post what your on now.
Samsung can quite easily knock back your warranty if they find a rom that is not meant for the phone your sending them.They can look for signs of tinkering etc.
theunderling said:
If muppets like you want help include your country/or the original software version that came with the phone/the carrier you use etc.How can you expect anyone to link you up with software when you post what your on now.
Samsung can quite easily knock back your warranty if they find a rom that is not meant for the phone your sending them.They can look for signs of tinkering etc.
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As I wrote in the first post
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
and I don`t find that specific one for my country.
COUNTRY: Slovenia
CARRIER: Vodafon (Si.mobil)
Before i have send it to warranty repair of usb connector, it had 4.0.3 (I9100BULPG_I9100SIMLP6_SIM) as it was updated via Kies. So it was updated at service, with something I cannot find.
If any more information is needed, PLEASE write it down, I will look after.
Thank you
pkmacola said:
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
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Ok, you know what, just flash stock firmware...anyone will do. Then root your device and install triangle away, wipe your binary counter and the re-flash stock firmware and delete any root files/apps you might have. That deletes all evidence that you might have rooted your device and then send it for repairs. If you don't want to, just hard brick it and they will replace it for you, providing you still have warranty?

[SC-02C]Unlock and Rooting. HELP

Hi guys, im new here..
Uhmmm .. i got Samsung SC-02C(NTT Docomo) from Japan
I inserted my PH Sim card and it needs a network code so i can unlock my phone.
but I searched in this forum of Unrooting this phone but the kernel version is unknown. BTW, here's my specs of my GS2
Model number: SC-02C
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: SC02COMMP7
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-1233969
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Jul 10 18:50:0 KST 2013
Build number: IML74K.OMMP7
.ok, that is.. i need to root and unlock it for free because im still a teen .. no money .. hehe
i tried to search its compatible kernel version to root. but nothing.. i need help from you guys..
and teach mo how to root my GS2
thnx in advance!
XDASlash64 said:
Hi guys, im new here..
Uhmmm .. i got Samsung SC-02C(NTT Docomo) from Japan
I inserted my PH Sim card and it needs a network code so i can unlock my phone.
but I searched in this forum of Unrooting this phone but the kernel version is unknown. BTW, here's my specs of my GS2
Model number: SC-02C
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: SC02COMMP7
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-1233969
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Jul 10 18:50:0 KST 2013
Build number: IML74K.OMMP7
.ok, that is.. i need to root and unlock it for free because im still a teen .. no money .. hehe
i tried to search its compatible kernel version to root. but nothing.. i need help from you guys..
and teach mo how to root my GS2
thnx in advance!
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Hi
I am a noob but this worked for me i used the Galaxy S Repair app. get it on play or market and follow the instructions. hope it works for u as it did me.
Root your phone using all the guides on these forums

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[Q] Upgrade to Android 4.3 on a Galaxy S2 GT-I9100

Hi,
Apologies if this has been asked before, but could only find a thread relating to an AT&T version.
I am looking to see whether its possible to upgrade my S2 running 4.1.2 to 4.3.
My specs from the phone are:
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