Dear All,
My SGS2 GT-I9100 cannot be upgraded using Kies, it says firmware upgrade for this device is not supported. Currently my S2 is on Gingerbread. I manually updated to 4.0.4 using Odin but strangly there is this unwanted information stucked to the homescreen regarding my CSC and everything. Another user on this website also had the same problem and he posted a picture as well. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1876539)
I have done everything, flashed many different countries versions of android 4.0.4, cleared every memory, fixed the "/efs/imei/keystr" but in vain. The information is stucked there. However, when I flashed 4.0.3, the unwanted information was gone. Can anyone tell me why I can't use Kies to upgrade my phone or why is this information there? Any help with this guys?
Thanks
Yasir
However, when I flashed 4.0.3, the unwanted information was gone
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Then stick with 4.0.3 and wait for official 4.1.2.
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Hi, I want to use MIUI on Samsung Galaxy S2, but I have troubles on it.
In this guide, it explains how to install MIUI: dialandroid.com/2012/01/install-miui-v4-ics-rom-on-galaxy-s2.html
However, it also notes that requires rooted phone.
I've searched rooting process around the web. The source I found tells me to use a CF-Root version according to my phone's firmware. I also looked for CF-Root versions. but none of them were seem suitable with my phone's version. (Phone settings shows my baseband version as I9100XWKE1 and Kernel version as 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE3-CL200134 [email protected]#2 )
CF-Root sites I mentioned:
jayceooi.com/2011/08/03/download-cf-root-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/
cepyazilim.com/forum/Samsung-Galaxy-S-2-i9100-Nas%C4%B1l-Root-Yap%C4%B1l%C4%B1r.html
When I *#1234#, I see my PDA: I9100XWKE3, Phone: I9100XWKE1, CSC: I9100OJVKD2.
and when I *2767*4387264636#, I see my Pcode: is GT-I9100LKATUR
I searched samfirmware.com/ but the search didn't returned any firmware.
Then I found an information tells that I may require update my phone via Kies and then my baseband version might be suitable to find a CF-Root version.
But Samsung Kies caused me a lot of problems. In my main PC, I could install the program but it didn't work. I searched internet and found an answer that Kies is a crappy program and the <supportedRuntime version="v4.0" /> lines in config files cause malfunction and need to be deleted.
OK, I deleted them, program seems starting normally. However then I've again encountered a problem, when I press "update firmware" button, Kies behaves like starting the update, but then locks up.
I've searched this problem also, and I saw that problem can change from computer to computer, so if Kies freezes up in a computer, we must try it in another computer.
OK, I installed the program in my netbook, programs seems update normally. However now I encounter weird error messages during update process.
"Timeout error"
"Failed to run firmware upgrade. Unknown error occurred."
Kies shows my Current firmware version as PDA:KE3 / PHONE:KE1 / CSC:KD2 (TUR)
and latest firmware version as PDA:LP7 / PHONE:LPS / CSC:LPB (TUR)
I really bored from all this trouble. Is there any easier way to root the phone and install MIUI?
Follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
QAOSbringer said:
Hi, I want to use MIUI on Samsung Galaxy S2, but I have troubles on it.
In this guide, it explains how to install MIUI: dialandroid.com/2012/01/install-miui-v4-ics-rom-on-galaxy-s2.html
However, it also notes that requires rooted phone.
I've searched rooting process around the web. The source I found tells me to use a CF-Root version according to my phone's firmware. I also looked for CF-Root versions. but none of them were seem suitable with my phone's version. (Phone settings shows my baseband version as I9100XWKE1 and Kernel version as 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE3-CL200134 [email protected]#2 )
CF-Root sites I mentioned:
jayceooi.com/2011/08/03/download-cf-root-for-samsung-galaxy-s2/
cepyazilim.com/forum/Samsung-Galaxy-S-2-i9100-Nas%C4%B1l-Root-Yap%C4%B1l%C4%B1r.html
When I *#1234#, I see my PDA: I9100XWKE3, Phone: I9100XWKE1, CSC: I9100OJVKD2.
and when I *2767*4387264636#, I see my Pcode: is GT-I9100LKATUR
I searched samfirmware.com/ but the search didn't returned any firmware.
Then I found an information tells that I may require update my phone via Kies and then my baseband version might be suitable to find a CF-Root version.
But Samsung Kies caused me a lot of problems. In my main PC, I could install the program but it didn't work. I searched internet and found an answer that Kies is a crappy program and the <supportedRuntime version="v4.0" /> lines in config files cause malfunction and need to be deleted.
OK, I deleted them, program seems starting normally. However then I've again encountered a problem, when I press "update firmware" button, Kies behaves like starting the update, but then locks up.
I've searched this problem also, and I saw that problem can change from computer to computer, so if Kies freezes up in a computer, we must try it in another computer.
OK, I installed the program in my netbook, programs seems update normally. However now I encounter weird error messages during update process.
"Timeout error"
"Failed to run firmware upgrade. Unknown error occurred."
Kies shows my Current firmware version as PDA:KE3 / PHONE:KE1 / CSC:KD2 (TUR)
and latest firmware version as PDA:LP7 / PHONE:LPS / CSC:LPB (TUR)
I really bored from all this trouble. Is there any easier way to root the phone and install MIUI?
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the nearest Cf-root available for ur Kernel XWKE3 is this 'CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE2-v4.0-CWM4.zip'
find the same in the link below, dwnld and flash the same thro ODIN to root ur phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
since some times exact matching Cf- root will not be available, hence we have to use the closet available one
Sun90 dude u are an experienced user... Atleast use
woth large quotes
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]
Omaxe said:
Sun90 dude u are an experienced user... Atleast use
woth large quotes
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]
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Lol what about that "stuff" that's in your posts/sig.
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theunderling said:
Lol what about that "stuff" that's in your posts/sig.
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Funny!
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]
Omaxe said:
Sun90 dude u are an experienced user... Atleast use
woth large quotes
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]
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Edited my previous post as per ur advice
My dear developers,
Need a help from you.
I upgraded my samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 from 2.3.3(which has come with phone) to 4.0.3. At first i had many problems like ünexpectedly services has been stopped", "email services has been changed" etc.... after posting a thread in our forum,i got a reply to do a factory reset. i did that and now it is resolved.
but later i had many issues like
1) Touch screen not responding properly
2) battery drain
3) some unexpected errors.
Here are some the details about the firmware i am using.
Samsung Galaxy S2,
Model Number: GT-I9100
Android Version - 4.0.3
Baseband - I9100XXKPA
KERNAL v- 3.0.15-I9100XXKPA-CL51925 [email protected] #3
Build Number: ICS.XXKPA
So, Can anyone suggest me the right firmware to install for my phone? it will really help me if you would suggest me one.
Just post me the link where i need to download the right firmware.
Thanks in Advance.
Krishna Chaitanya from India.
for me cyanogenmod was the most stable one i ever had.
try and get the latest stable release
The most stable firmware for your S2 (if you purchased it in India) is KL1 which is GB 2.3.6.
Official Indian ICS is LP7 which is 4.0.3 which is buggy so not recommended.
You can go two ways:
1. If your emmc chip is safe (doesn't have the brick bug) , flash the LPX Nordic version. (search the forums to understand what I am talking about)
2. If it is not, and considering you are a beginner install LPG which is 4.0.3 and turn off Auto Updates.
Correct way of flashing a firmware is:
Turn off phone > Factory reset in recovery mode > Reboot while holding the Volume key+Home Key+ Power button> Flash firmware > Do a factory reset via the settings menu and choose to erase USB storage.
Firmwares are in Faryaab's thread of firmwares in the Original Development section.
PS: Please use the Q&A section to ask questions.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
And Samsung already said that GB's their most stable version
Peace
Hit Thanks & It will Disappear
Sent from S II Running Official ICS 4.0.4 with Siyah 4.1 [/size]
im goin with cm 9.1 and everything is stable enough for daily use..
If you're talking about custom roms, it's against the rules to ask for the best, but I would recommend you take a look at rootbox.
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Hi,
had my S2 for a while now and installed ICS through ODIN as here in NZ the updates seem to come a little slower than the rest of the world!
but id like to be on Jellybean and heard so much about unsafe Kernels etc (most of it goes over my head haha)
but i figure my best option, as i dont want a bricked phone, is to go back to stock and get my updates the old fashioned way.
what is the best way to do this? i know other phones can do this through KIES itself...(entering a serial etc), does this work with all phones?
any help would be greatly appreciated!
ICS 4.0.4 stock kernel has brick bug. If you are on stock 4.0.4 then avoid any kind of wiping. If you want to flash official JB go here
Hi friends I own Galaxy s 2 i9100....I got it from UK 3 mobile.. After coming to India I have flashed it with a ROM which is unlocked version as its is locked to 3 network...after the flashing I connected it to kies for backup and found the same message as others in this thread mentioned...so I tried reflashing it with a ROM that is compatible with Indian version and got the issue solved ...I am providing the details of the rom now I am using
PDA: I9100XWLQ2
phnoe: I9100DDLPC
CSC: I9100ODDLPD
BUILD info: Fri oct 26 16:04:15 KST 2012
But recently KIES software in my laptop got updated and when I connected my S2 it stated that my phone is not compatible to update from KIES. But, the same day when I connected wifi in my phone I got a message that an update is available and its done successfully.
Now can any body help me to get that issue sorted out when connected to KIES as it accepted before and now why it is not accepting ??
Thanks in Advance
Peaceful Droid said:
ICS 4.0.4 stock kernel has brick bug. If you are on stock 4.0.4 then avoid any kind of wiping. If you want to flash official JB go here
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thankyou! very helpful...now that i have read that entire post i just have one question....isnt that still classed as a wipe? the first thing it says to do is put your phone into recovery mode then wipe?
Flash Siyah or Dorimanx kernel first (without wiping ANYTHING). Then use the CWM that is installed with either of those to...
A) complete the wipe processes. And
B) flash your chosen stock ROM.
When you flash your ROM, you WILL overwrite the Siyah or Dorimanx kernel you previously flashed as your ROM has its own kernel (and CWM). As things stand at the moment, this is probably for the best because there have been some changes to CM10.1 that have made a lot of standalone custom kernels incompatible with the ROM..... for example, I lost my baseband when I flashed Siyah on top of CM10.1 and I'm told that there can be issues with video recording too. Which brings me to make one more point....before starting any of this...
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP....
it's your safety net if it all goes wrong (personal experience is a brilliant teacher lol).......
Sent from my CM10 powered Galaxy S2 with tapatalk 2
Hi, I want to ask about upgrade or downgrade os or we know is flashing. I do flashing with odin for device Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (P7500) with default os is ICS 4.0.4, I do this because my project requirement is testing application which run in os HoneyComb to JellyBean and I flash to HoneyComb 3.1, and my problem after I flashing again to ICS 4.0.4 with odin, I can't update firmware in setting and via kies, it's show message Your device's current firmware version is no supported to update firmware. Can tell to me how to solve this problem, thanks before
Hi, dear friend!
Try flashing back to STOCK ROM using the application "Odin"... there are plenty of guides out there on how to do this, but if they didn't help you, tell us and we are always here to help
If you want to test your application on different versions of Android OS without this much difficulty, you can try some of the many android emulators for PC...
GOOD LUCK
Download HC firmware from www.sammobile.com and flash via Odin.
Sent from my GT-P7500 using XDA Premium HD app
Hello
I am just wondering I have got android 4.1.2 stock firmware on my samsung galaxy s3 but I cant upgrade using kies. I would like to upgrade to 4.3 and I know the only way possible is by flashing it which im fine with. However i need to ask if i did, would i loose all my current user data so apps, contacts and so on?
Thanks
Vanilla-Kush said:
Hello
I am just wondering I have got android 4.1.2 stock firmware on my samsung galaxy s3 but I cant upgrade using kies. I would like to upgrade to 4.3 and I know the only way possible is by flashing it which im fine with. However i need to ask if i did, would i loose all my current user data so apps, contacts and so on?
Thanks
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if its 4.1.2 stock firmware than it doesn't need factory reset, but i have seen some users having a boot loop while doing so and to remove the boot loop issue they have to factory reset and wipe cache partition. it would be better if u backup everything before you do this(recommended)..
Backup evrythng using titanium backup or a similar app and restore the data after flashing the 4.3 rom..
Vanilla-Kush said:
Hello
I am just wondering I have got android 4.1.2 stock firmware on my samsung galaxy s3 but I cant upgrade using kies.
Kies will have the 4.3 update when it is released for your phone .
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The firmware hasn't been released yet for all carriers in all regions.
You could download it and flash it, thought.
Vanilla-Kush said:
Hello
I am just wondering I have got android 4.1.2 stock firmware on my samsung galaxy s3 but I cant upgrade using kies. I would like to upgrade to 4.3 and I know the only way possible is by flashing it which im fine with. However i need to ask if i did, would i loose all my current user data so apps, contacts and so on?
Thanks
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Normally upgrade to a higher version should retain user data, apps & contacts. few weeks before i upgraded from 4.1.2 to 4.3 without loosing anything. But always backup the required data is suggested.
regards
Sunil
One word of advice: the i9300 4.3 update is VERY laggy and full of battery drain bugs. I would remain on 4.1.2 if I were you until Samsung releases a refreshed S3 update.
This is why the update may not be available through Kies, they pulled it as soon as UK users started complaining.
Regards,
Person who wishes he never pressed "install" on the 4.3 OTA...