Hey guys. This SGSII cost me all my savings i've been making, and such I can't risk it to go to Samsung Service Center cause bad explanatons given.
So i ask you, how to 100% apply Root and CWM?
Here's my Model:
baseband: I9100BULP8
compilation nº: IMM76D.BULPG
It's a Portuguese stock SGSII with ICS 4.0.4.
Thanks, and please understand why i'm so worried about bricking it :/
NunoPitbull said:
Hey guys. This SGSII cost me all my savings i've been making, and such I can't risk it to go to Samsung Service Center cause bad explanatons given.
So i ask you, how to 100% apply Root and CWM?
Here's my Model:
baseband: I9100BULP8
compilation nº: IMM76D.BULPG
It's a Portuguese stock SGSII with ICS 4.0.4.
Thanks, and please understand why i'm so worried about bricking it :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
since you are on 4.0.4 your phone probably have the brick bug. The easiest and safest way to root is to flash siyah kernel 5.01 or earlier version via ODIN. I believe you know how to use Odin.
pasanjay said:
since you are on 4.0.4 your phone probably have the brick bug. The easiest and safest way to root is to flash siyah kernel 5.01 or earlier version via ODIN. I believe you know how to use Odin.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope, I don't. I come from Galaxy Ace. Never used Odin on it..and rooting was simple as aplying a .zip from recovery
NunoPitbull said:
Hey guys. This SGSII cost me all my savings i've been making, and such I can't risk it to go to Samsung Service Center cause bad explanatons given.
So i ask you, how to 100% apply Root and CWM?
Here's my Model:
baseband: I9100BULP8
compilation nº: IMM76D.BULPG
It's a Portuguese stock SGSII with ICS 4.0.4.
Thanks, and please understand why i'm so worried about bricking it :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, if you want to be entirely save, just stay on the stock rom.
However, if you're willing to take the risk, because it's never 100% safe, check if you're having an insane chip and eventually root your device with Odin. Several guides and explanations here on xda (and Google also).
Sent from the Matrix
Donnie Sins said:
Well, if you want to be entirely save, just stay on the stock rom.
However, if you're willing to take the risk, because it's never 100% safe, check if you're having an insane chip and eventually root your device with Odin. Several guides and explanations here on xda (and Google also).
Sent from the Matrix
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do i check that chip thing and what you mean by "insane" chip? xD
NunoPitbull said:
How do i check that chip thing and what you mean by "insane" chip? xD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Install 'eMMC Brickbug Check' from the Play Store, and look for threads about the Brickbug. It's important you do this before rooting, because you're on 4.0.4.
Sent from the Matrix
NunoPitbull said:
How do i check that chip thing and what you mean by "insane" chip? xD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check the link below for the 'eMMC brick bug check' app from stores, install the same and see if u have got a Sane or Insane chip on ur phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en
even if its a Insane chip, there is no need to worry as long as u wont do anything silly (like Wiping Data on the stock kernel recovery of android v4.0.4).
Just flash Siyah kernel v4.1.5 or v5.0.1 (tar file for ODIN) on ur phone, as custom kernel's like Siyah and Dorimanx are BrickBug free kernels and will not effect ur phone when u perform 'Wipe Data/Factory Reset' from there Recovery
U can google for some Youtube Guides on 'How to flash Custom Kernel on galaxy S2 using Odin'
Good Luck!
Donnie Sins said:
Install 'eMMC Brickbug Check' from the Play Store, and look for threads about the Brickbug. It's important you do this before rooting, because you're on 4.0.4.
Sent from the Matrix
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How that program works? Is it 100% secure?
I runed that app and nothing happens. Just says:
eMMC Chip:
Type: V3U00M
Data 10/2012
CID: many numbers
FW: 0x0e
Brick Bug?
NO: Sane chip.
NunoPitbull said:
How that program works? Is it 100% secure?
I runed that app and nothing happens. Just says:
eMMC Chip:
Type: V3U00M
Data 10/2012
CID: many numbers
FW: 0x0e
Brick Bug?
NO: Sane chip.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol,The app has done its wrk already ma8
u have a sane chip on ur phone, that means ur phone is not affected by the 'eMMC BrickBug'.
Still to be on the safer side u can install a custom Kernel of ur Choice Like Siyah v4.1.5 or v5.0.1 for example.
As the Cwm recovery that comes with it will aid in installing Custom Rom/Kernel of ur choice
Sun90 said:
Lol,The app has done its wrk already ma8
u have a sane chip on ur phone, that means ur phone is not affected by the 'eMMC BrickBug'.
Still to be on the safer side u can install a custom Kernel of ur Choice Like Siyah v4.1.5 or v5.0.1 for example.
As the Cwm recovery that comes with it will aid in installing Custom Rom/Kernel of ur choice
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe Samsung releasead the fix since i bough phone so late
Anyways, can you tell me how to apply the Kernel Siyah? What advantages/disatvnages it has in your opinion? ATM i'm jsut a bit sad my battery lasts 18h~ with medium usage...not even listening to music. I'm on the 3rd day using it..
NunoPitbull said:
Maybe Samsung releasead the fix since i bough phone so late
Anyways, can you tell me how to apply the Kernel Siyah? What advantages/disatvnages it has in your opinion? ATM i'm jsut a bit sad my battery lasts 18h~ with medium usage...not even listening to music. I'm on the 3rd day using it..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Take my Advice and Stay on Stock Rom for now and dont toss all ur Savings investd on ur phone into thin air
try things listed below to see the diff on batt life
1)If not in use Turn off ur Data/wifi.
2)Turn Off all autosync on ur phone (E-mail, gmail, Location etc)
3) Use more of WIFI (when its availble) over DATA as much as possible.
4)if ur using Facebook/Skype/Googlechrome etc then SEEK alternative apps like Freindcaster/Stock Browser as they r more friendly on ur batt compared to the former one's.
5) turn off ur Data when ur on a low netwrk signal area.
this way u can get more Juice out of ur battery for sure
NunoPitbull said:
Maybe Samsung releasead the fix since i bough phone so late
Anyways, can you tell me how to apply the Kernel Siyah? What advantages/disatvnages it has in your opinion? ATM i'm jsut a bit sad my battery lasts 18h~ with medium usage...not even listening to music. I'm on the 3rd day using it..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No offense, but I think you should try your phone for a few weeks first. Then you can start thinking about rooting, but first learn more about how to use it.
If you want to root it, read a lot first, because now you're asking things that are discussed a million times already.
Sent from the Matrix
NunoPitbull said:
Maybe Samsung releasead the fix since i bough phone so late
Anyways, can you tell me how to apply the Kernel Siyah? What advantages/disatvnages it has in your opinion? ATM i'm jsut a bit sad my battery lasts 18h~ with medium usage...not even listening to music. I'm on the 3rd day using it..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you are not sure you better wait for the official JB update from samsung which will be released next month hopefully..Normally stock ICS roms have good battery life. When i was using stock ICS i was able to get through a day without much problem. With siyah kernel you can underclock and undervolt cpu to save battery.
If you dont know how to use Odin search google and youtube. There are so many videos regarding the matter. Just follow the instructions.
pasanjay said:
If you are not sure you better wait for the official JB update from samsung which will be released next month hopefully..Normally stock ICS roms have good battery life. When i was using stock ICS i was able to get through a day without much problem. With siyah kernel you can underclock and undervolt cpu to save battery.
If you dont know how to use Odin search google and youtube. There are so many videos regarding the matter. Just follow the instructions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I know tehres alot of threadds - i searched though many of them. But many are different and explain different things, then have different problems, and thats why I get messed up...Then yesterday I saw that brck bug ... xD
Yeah I have no problem staying without root, i only miss setCPU/Titanium/Root explorer...
Thx for the tips, but I already do all taht It still says my Screen is using 50+% of battery... When I have all animations off and brighness on 20%... what more can I do?
EDIT: When JB gonna be released?
NunoPitbull said:
Yeah I know tehres alot of threadds - i searched though many of them. But many are different and explain different things, then have different problems, and thats why I get messed up...Then yesterday I saw that brck bug ... xD
Yeah I have no problem staying without root, i only miss setCPU/Titanium/Root explorer...
Thx for the tips, but I already do all taht It still says my Screen is using 50+% of battery... When I have all animations off and brighness on 20%... what more can I do?
EDIT: When JB gonna be released?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you learn how to use odin correctly brickbug is not a problem. Anyway stay on stock until you learn things. Screen normally uses most of the battery. It is normal enjoy your phone. Official JB will be released next month. At least thats what samsung says. Please be patient and hit the thanks button
pasanjay said:
If you learn how to use odin correctly brickbug is not a problem. Anyway stay on stock until you learn things. Screen normally uses most of the battery. It is normal enjoy your phone. Official JB will be released next month. At least thats what samsung says. Please be patient and hit the thanks button
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hited my friend, and thanks for the patient. All of you thanks too!
Can you provide me a link for that of samsung? I tried to find but I only see "in Ocotber-November" they will release:s
Root it without using odin. Then you can play with titanium to freeze and stcpu to governate.
You already got a bunch of carrier bloatware in your device. Same happened to me.
I started reading this forum, double checkin' all the time on "what is the safest method for me?", and came across a cmw & busybox zip files, rooted. Then I discovered Mobile Odin and, as I had enough with ICS, went up to JB leak with it.
It was so cool to flash my device in half-a-smoke time, no carrier boot animation, no carrier bloat whatsoever, I'm looking at 1-2 days battery, smoothness with butter project, and a really good loking device compared with my friends GB & ICS (they go like "what tha....".
But the guys are right too, you really gotta start enjoying your device, It truly is...an amazong phone.
Related
I have passed the last 3 hours searching about this since I saw it on another post.
What is the brick bug??
According to my readings, this is related to ICS leaks flashing for sgs2 and galaxy note on roms and based kernels...and u can hardbrick ur phone when u do wipes / resets erasing partitions on the emmc.. kind of..
Masters like Chainfire and many others (my bad i forgot their names but they know who they are).. have provided explanations and links to this info. 1+ to KennyLegend for posting the link I read in the other thread.
So, after checking my s2 with Chainfire's app. I got the damn 0x19 chip which means I have the bad one but reading and reading it seems that for kernels based on the 4update source its kinda safe... But as I am not a developer and just and user Im still confused a lil bit about this...
And I know there is info missing for the readers on this thread... Im sorry really .. Im still confused and Im opening this thread with the intention of understand better the issue, so that I beg to the real masters that please clear all our doubts..
I.e. : what are the safe kernels based on the safest update?
And are we safe running xxlpxxx stock rom??
What flashing junkies need to know??
Is it possible to brick our device now since this bug was found on may??
And many many more doubts that will come up...
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
you mean the one whereby when you are using a kernel with the brick bug in it and you clear data, cache, you will brick your phone in the process right?
Hi
I've got the same (maybe) Problem here
Also i have that
VYLOOM
Revision 0x19
eMMC Chip on my GT-I9100
I have the free German Version (Country Code DBT)
And currently using the Polish XXLPW ROM (Kies Release) flashed with Odin over the official XWLP7 also from Kies. Using Chainfires CF-Root for LPW.
Reading this thread in the Epic 4G Touch General Section
it seems that some of the Devs Kernel don't have the 'workaround' that samsung has in some of his kernels.
Maybe of my english or because i haven't the time to read all the 47 Page so far, i do not clearly understand if this bug is only happens if you use factory wipe from the CWM or could it also happens if you use the Option from the normal ROM Settings under ICS.
I will read on and seeking in other sites for more information.
regards
Christopher
We do not have to worry if we are using the international sgs2 (i9100). I think it was for the korean version of sgs2. There are people who hard bricked their device using a custom kernel where they wiped and the phone never came back (it's in the general section). It's really not the fault of the kernel developer but by samsung. So no need to worry guys.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Lonzo_SGS2_506 said:
I have passed the last 3 hours searching about this since I saw it on another post.
What is the brick bug??
According to my readings, this is related to ICS leaks flashing for sgs2 and galaxy note on roms and based kernels...and u can hardbrick ur phone when u do wipes / resets erasing partitions on the emmc.. kind of..
Masters like Chainfire and many others (my bad i forgot their names but they know who they are).. have provided explanations and links to this info. 1+ to KennyLegend for posting the link I read in the other thread.
So, after checking my s2 with Chainfire's app. I got the damn 0x19 chip which means I have the bad one but reading and reading it seems that for kernels based on the 4update source its kinda safe... But as I am not a developer and just and user Im still confused a lil bit about this...
And I know there is info missing for the readers on this thread... Im sorry really .. Im still confused and Im opening this thread with the intention of understand better the issue, so that I beg to the real masters that please clear all our doubts..
I.e. : what are the safe kernels based on the safest update?
And are we safe running xxlpxxx stock rom??
What flashing junkies need to know??
Is it possible to brick our device now since this bug was found on may??
And many many more doubts that will come up...
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
can you please give a link to the chainfire app.. so we all can check.
martintspedersen said:
can you please give a link to the chainfire app.. so we all can check.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27014974
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
BTW we don't have to worry about it now but what if any new samsung official rom have that bug?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Relax. There's nothing to worry about. If this happens to you (very unlikely), it will happen suddenly, and there will be nothing you can do to stop it happening. If the 0.00000000000000000000000000000000000001% chance of it happening bothers you that much & you want to be absolutely sure that it doesn't, leave your phone on stock & don't mess with it.
This is probably the least responsible piece of information/firmware/app I've seen released in the 8 mths I've been coming here :-|
---------- Post added at 04:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:35 PM ----------
Samsung will be paying to fix/replace your phone.
sahibunlimited said:
BTW we don't have to worry about it now but what if any new samsung official rom have that bug?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its brick bug
sahibunlimited said:
BTW we don't have to worry about it now but what if any new samsung official rom have that bug?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
check the attached images i m running 4.0.3 ics Aut Switzerland
tell me its brick bug i many tym wipe/ factory reset with cwm nothing happen but chainfire app say brick bug exist
The brick bug is only present in ICS 4.0.4 firmware with Samsung kernel (or stock based kernel such as CF-Root) and it's only an issue if you wipe using CWM.
If your phone is stock and you have stock recovery then you're fine. You can delete/wipe cache, factory reset as much as you like. No harm will be done.
In short: 4.0.4 firmware + CWM = Brick.
Unless you flash a 'safe' kernel such as Siyah or NEAK or Speed mod
Brick bug x19 vyloom on my sgs2
hi im new to this forum
i have vyloom x19 emmc bug on my sgs2 so just wanted to ask can i change the firmware to other region or neat firmware over that via odin is it possible?
Plz help me,
I was trying to root with siyah.
i followed manual
-Installed Kies on mine Windows 7
-download ODIN and latest siyah
-started odin and browse for siyah v3.4.tar in PDA slot
- started S2 in download mode and connected via Data cable
- after reboot i have yellow triangle (warning sign)
I know that this sometimes happens after rooting
BUT WHATEVER I DO I CAN'T PASS THAT SCREEN
I try to remove battery but after i put it back and switch on SAME THING.
Cant start it in download mode
Computer don't recognize it anymore so i cant root with some other kernel.
I CANT EVEN SWITCH IT OFF!!!!!
Thing that worries me is when i connected S2 in download mode damn Windows 7 has automatically installed some driver but ODIN has recognize it after finished driver update
1) Remove the f word from your post before mods see it & ban you.
2) If you really can't get into download mode, your last chance before you send it off to Samsung is a jig. Probably won't work, but worth a try. You never know.
yrakun said:
Plz help me,
I was trying to root with siyah.
i followed manual
-Installed Kies on mine Windows 7
-download ODIN and latest siyah
-started odin and browse for siyah v3.4.tar in PDA slot
- started S2 in download mode and connected via Data cable
- after reboot i have yellow triangle (warning sign)
I know that this sometimes happens after rooting
BUT WHATEVER I DO I CAN'T PASS THAT SCREEN
I try to remove battery but after i put it back and switch on SAME THING.
Cant start it in download mode
Computer don't recognize it anymore so i cant root with some other kernel.
I CANT EVEN SWITCH IT OFF!!!!!
Thing that worries me is when i connected S2 in download mode ***** Windows 7 has automatically installed some driver but ODIN has recognize it after finished driver update
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You didn't heed this very sound advice, did you?
Ok. In order for anyone to help you, you must provide a lot more information than you do.
Model number of phone? (GT-i9100? GT-i9100G? GT-i9100M/P/T? SGH-i777? SPH-D710? SGH-T989?)
Current firmware of phone? (is it GB? ICS? Siyah 3.4 is meant for ICS. If you flashed it onto a phone that has 2.3.6 or lower, that could be your issue)
Ohhhhhh....It's that guy. I'm a clairvoyant aren't I ? I can see the future !!
ctomgee said:
You didn't heed this very sound advice, did you?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So what you saying is that i can put mine phone in garbage.
yrakun said:
So what you saying is that i can put mine phone in garbage.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not necessarily. There may be hope yet.
Start with answering my questions.
ctomgee said:
Ok. In order for anyone to help you, you must provide a lot more information than you do.
Model number of phone? (GT-i9100? GT-i9100G? GT-i9100M/P/T? SGH-i777? SPH-D710? SGH-T989?)
Current firmware of phone? (is it GB? ICS? Siyah 3.4 is meant for ICS. If you flashed it onto a phone that has 2.3.6 or lower, that could be your issue)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Phone is GT-i9100G. Now is broken GT-9100G :crying::crying:
I dont know what software ver. was on it. Thing is that i read somewhere that siyah support all versions so i decide it that i use it
It is for European market (From Slovenia)
SSN: -I9100GGSMH
FFC ID : A3LGGTI9100G
I "rooted" w/o SIM card and SD Card
yrakun said:
Phone is GT-i9100G. Now is broken GT-9100G :crying::crying:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, that is your issue. Siyah kernels are for i9100 phones. NOT for i9100G phones.
I find it hard to believe this would now prevent you from getting to download mode though.
Do this:
- take out battery
- hold vol down, home and power buttons, and keep holding
- put battery back in
This should get you to download mode.
Then flash a kernel actually meant for an i9100G. (look for one in the i9100G development subsection)
Then, here's something key for you: stick to firmwares, kernels, and ROMs ONLY MEANT for the i9100G.
i9100G has a different SoC/chipset than the i9100, so these things are not compatible between the two devices.
yrakun said:
I dont know what software ver. was on it. Thing is that i read somewhere that siyah support all versions so i decide it that i use it
It is for European market (From Slovenia)
SSN: -I9100GGSMH
FFC ID : A3LGGTI9100G
I "rooted" w/o SIM card and SD Card
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cite where you read this information please. As stated, because of SoC/chipset differences, I don't know of ANY kernels that support both the i9100 and i9100G.
ctomgee said:
Ok, that is your issue. Siyah kernels are for i9100 phones. NOT for i9100G phones.
I find it hard to believe this would now prevent you from getting to download mode though.
Do this:
- take out battery
- hold vol down, home and power buttons, and keep holding
- put battery back in
This should get you to download mode.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OMG, worked. i got some sign of life from mine phone
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
ctomgee said:
Then, here's something key for you: stick to firmwares, kernels, and ROMs ONLY MEANT for the i9100G.
i9100G has a different SoC/chipset than the i9100, so these things are not compatible between the two devices.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is one problem remaining. I got download screen but what now, i still can't turn in on normally ?
How to know what kernel/firmare to install when i dont have access to check current firmware version
yrakun said:
OMG, worked. i got some sign of life from mine phone
THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH
There is one problem remaining. I got download screen but what now ?
How to know what kernel/firmare to install when i dont have access to check current firmware version
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you don't know what firmware version you were on, then I'd just start over at this point, and flash a stock i9100G firmware. This will get you back to Gingerbread.
Then you can do whatever you want, but again, make sure you stick to G-variant firmwares, kernels and ROMs.
I will try.
Tnks for helping stupid guy who try to flash android phone like Windows Mobile 6.5.3
PS.
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G, and i was cheated since i told in the store that i wanna buy I9100 ??
yrakun said:
I will try.
Tnks for helping stupid guy who try to flash android phone like Windows Mobile 6.5.3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem.
In response to your PM (that you sent twice, for some reason...) that asked:
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't say the I9100 is necessarily BETTER than the I9100G, but I think that's a matter of opinion.
It benchmarks a little better due to the Exynos processor in the I9100 running a tad faster than the OMAP in the I9100G, but I've heard that for the most part, real world performance differences are hard to notice, and the I9100G runs cooler.
The I9100 has been available for longer, so as a result there has been more development for it, but since the I9100G has an OMAP (which is also the processor the Galaxy Nexus has), porting has somewhat recently (in the last few months) picked up for the G-variant. (CM9 is in nightlies for the I9100G)
ctomgee said:
In response to your PM (that you sent twice, for some reason...) that asked:
I noticed that i9100 have much larger support then i9100G.
is it then safe to say that I9100 is better then I9100G ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
l
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry for spamming your mail but in sent mails/messages i don't have PM that i send you so i send it again and after i again didn't receive any rapport i was thinking that is another restriction for new members (that I can't send PM's)
yrakun said:
Sorry for spamming your mail but in sent mails/messages i don't have PM that i send you so i send it again and after i again didn't receive any rapport i was thinking that is another restriction for new members (that I can't send PM's)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent messages aren't saved by default. You have to turn that option on in your Settings and Options. And seriously, it was like 2 minutes later. I'm not hanging over the keyboard to wait for your messages to arrive so I can respond to them. Have some patience, dude.
Great,
I've done it.
Is there serious danger(i mean broking up w/o posibility of easy repair)
if i screw something up by using kernel and ROM for i9100G ?
yrakun said:
Great,
I've done it.
Is there serious danger(i mean broking up w/o posibility of easy repair)
if i screw something up by using kernel and ROM for i9100G ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You mean the i9100 stuff on your i9100G? As long as you got it working again, you should be good. Just stick to i9100G stuff from here on that device.
I wake up & this thread is still going. Amazing.
MistahBungle said:
I wake up & this thread is still going. Amazing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Small wonders, dude.
I'm a bit a noob when it gomes to rooting phones.
Is there any tutorial how to root S2 4.1.2? The simplest and easiest way to do it and the safest?
Cheers!
check this thread...cant get any easier then this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
ExynosAbuse doesn't work in 4.1.2
Sent from the little guy
Fapmann said:
I'm a bit a noob when it gomes to rooting phones.
Is there any tutorial how to root S2 4.1.2? The simplest and easiest way to do it and the safest?
Cheers!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
By flashing a kernel like siyah v6 b5+ via odin.
Thanks for the answers!
Now first of all, ExynosAbuse would be perfect but does that support 4.1.2?
Also what comes to sidyah, does that support phones that are sim-locked? If so, how can i get rid of the operator sim-lock and is this risky?
And for the last: if i root my phone, can i get official updates in the future from samsung? Cause i don't wanna mess with the style that i got in my jelly bean quite like it, just want to get superuser-access.
So the app that i'm searching for is one click root that supports updates in future for 4.1.2. Is it impossible?
Thanks!
I'm with theunderling here.
I've always flashed via Odin woithout any problems and it very quick too. If you do everything right, it shouldn't take more than a minute, dead serious. 1 minute. Okay maybe more, but maximum 2 according to me
Just download tar or md5 file. Open Odin. Put the file in PDA. Then start. (and make sure Re-Partition is NOT checked)
(Im not going to give you step by step instructions cause that is for you to find out But i've actually helped you out alot
Good luck, and post for further question. Just dont forget to search before.
*EDIT* Yea, siyah is one of the best kernels, and dont worry everythin should be the same. You can get siyah kernel from gokhanmoral.com
gastonw said:
ExynosAbuse doesn't work in 4.1.2
Sent from the little guy
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry my bad i just saw that now .Guess i should have read before suggesting:thumbup:
there is this option which wont require a computer although i haven't tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3
ammar1514 said:
sorry my bad i just saw that now .Guess i should have read before suggesting:thumbup:
there is this option which wont require a computer although i haven't tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what we cal anxiety posting
Sent from the little guy
ammar1514 said:
sorry my bad i just saw that now .Guess i should have read before suggesting:thumbup:
there is this option which wont require a computer although i haven't tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah that works too.I rooted Jb that way.
Hi guys!
First of all, I'm sorry if my english sounds wierd, not my main language.
I'm not here to ask witch rom or kernel are the best, just some help.
Recently I got an S2 - GT-I9100 with stock 4.1.2 room. I'm loving this phone, and I kinda like the samsung's rom even tough it consumes a lot of battery. I'm kinda curious about CyanogenMod and using moded kernels, but, I'm kinda afraid of messing up everything and brick my phone. Checked if I had the eemc firmware insane chip and I got it, so it makes me even more insecure of trying out new stuff.
Now for the questions:
I have this phone locked to a carrier, can I still flash it?
Can I flash it even if I have the eemc bug without any problems?
Can you guys recomend a really good newbie guide with each and every step to flash and install a new kernel? (I've looked around this website and the internet, but, those that I find kinda' dont explain everything in an easy way)
I've instaled clockworkmod on my phone, but it says it dosent suport it. why not?
Can I have a custom kernel with sammy's stock room?
thanks in advance.
1) Yes, you can flash custom firmware if your phone is carrier locked
2) Yes, you can flash your phone despite having a chip susceptible to the EMMC bug, which only affects phones running rooted stock 4.0.4 firmware
3) Do not attempt to flash anything to your phone until those guides make sense. Right now they look like they 'don't explain things in an easy way' because you obviously don't know a lot about Android, and in particular this phone. If you take the time to read/learn, the guides very quickly will become easy to understand & you'll know what you're doing. Flashing without knowing what you're doing leads to busted phones & dented wallets.
4) Without knowing exactly what you flashed, I have no idea. If you want to root your phone, there is a thread stickied near the top of Q&A that has all the info you need. It honestly doesn't get any simpler than that thread. If you don't find it easy to understand, as I said above, don't do anything to your phone until you do.
5) Yes, you can run a custom kernel with a stock rom
MistahBungle said:
1) Yes, you can flash custom firmware if your phone is carrier locked
2) Yes, you can flash your phone despite having a chip susceptible to the EMMC bug, which only affects phones running rooted stock 4.0.4 firmware
3) Do not attempt to flash anything to your phone until those guides make sense. Right now they look like they 'don't explain things in an easy way' because you obviously don't know a lot about Android, and in particular this phone. If you take the time to read/learn, the guides very quickly will become easy to understand & you'll know what you're doing. Flashing without knowing what you're doing leads to busted phones & dented wallets.
4) Without knowing exactly what you flashed, I have no idea. If you want to root your phone, there is a thread stickied near the top of Q&A that has all the info you need. It honestly doesn't get any simpler than that thread. If you don't find it easy to understand, as I said above, don't do anything to your phone until you do.
5) Yes, you can run a custom kernel with a stock rom
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well thanks for replying!
Yes, its better not to flash it before I fully understand what I'm doing. Would you recommend some guides that I can read, from your personal experience?
And I instaled cwm from google play. -____-"
Shadeftw said:
Hi guys!
First of all, I'm sorry if my english sounds wierd, not my main language.
I'm not here to ask witch rom or kernel are the best, just some help.
Recently I got an S2 - GT-I9100 with stock 4.1.2 room. I'm loving this phone, and I kinda like the samsung's rom even tough it consumes a lot of battery. I'm kinda curious about CyanogenMod and using moded kernels, but, I'm kinda afraid of messing up everything and brick my phone. Checked if I had the eemc firmware insane chip and I got it, so it makes me even more insecure of trying out new stuff.
Now for the questions:
I have this phone locked to a carrier, can I still flash it?
Can I flash it even if I have the eemc bug without any problems?
Can you guys recomend a really good newbie guide with each and every step to flash and install a new kernel? (I've looked around this website and the internet, but, those that I find kinda' dont explain everything in an easy way)
I've instaled clockworkmod on my phone, but it says it dosent suport it. why not?
Can I have a custom kernel with sammy's stock room?
thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you flash Philz kernal for your software build its a safe kernal from the brick bug. If you download the zip file it will not only put the safe kernal on but also root it. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
What exactly is the EMMC bug?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
If you're running rooted 4.0.4 stock & you do a factory reset, there's a fair chance you'll brick your phone. For the technical version, Google/XDA search is your friend.
stonedpsycho said:
If you flash Philz kernal for your software build its a safe kernal from the brick bug. If you download the zip file it will not only put the safe kernal on but also root it. Link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi once more!
Can I ask you for some more help? I read the post about philz kernel, understood what I have to do and I want to thank you about trying to help me. I'm sorry to bother you once more, since I prefer to be certain.
Got the GT-I9100
I got stock 4.1.2
Baseband is I9100BULS1
Kernel version is 3.0.31-88955 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT KST 2013
Compilation Number is JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
So I guess the one that I need to download and install is:
<< 17.04.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 with CWM 6.0.3.1 based recovery >>
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/4cb3mf...3.6-signed.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/q642zb...4.93.6.tar.md5
Also I got SuperSU already installed, this means I have to unistall it and do this or can I install this kernel anyway?
Shade
Shadeftw said:
Hi once more!
Can I ask you for some more help? I read the post about philz kernel, understood what I have to do and I want to thank you about trying to help me. I'm sorry to bother you once more, since I prefer to be certain.
Got the GT-I9100
I got stock 4.1.2
Baseband is I9100BULS1
Kernel version is 3.0.31-88955 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT KST 2013
Compilation Number is JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
So I guess the one that I need to download and install is:
<< 17.04.2013 - PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 with CWM 6.0.3.1 based recovery >>
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/4cb3mf...3.6-signed.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/file/q642zb...4.93.6.tar.md5
Also I got SuperSU already installed, this means I have to unistall it and do this or can I install this kernel anyway?
Shade
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No worries, Im happy to help.
If you already have superuser just download the "tar" file and flash it with odin as thats just the kernal.
Your build is LSD, download that one. which is philz 5.06.1
Your LSD build is quite old, have a look on samfilmware for your region as im sure you should get atleast LSW. Theres also LSZ and MS1 builds out.
Sorry here is the one you need
http://www.mediafire.com/download/q642zb02je6l1bb/PhilZ-cwm6-XWLSD-OXX-4.93.6.tar.md5
Sorry for being such a pain in the ass.
Well tbh, this phone is second hand, and the guy that sold it to me, had a custom rom on it but I asked him to flash it back to stock at the time. it came with stock 2.4 or something, but I updated it trough kies to 4.1.2. I looked around samfilmware and I only saw the build I have right now. I dont think I can update it
So I only need to get odin3, put the cellphone in dm, flash the new tar and thats it?
Shadeftw said:
Sorry for being such a pain in the ass.
Well tbh, this phone is second hand, and the guy that sold it to me, had a custom rom on it but I asked him to flash it back to stock at the time. it came with stock 2.4 or something, but I updated it trough kies to 4.1.2. I looked around samfilmware and I only saw the build I have right now. I dont think I can update it
So I only need to get odin3, put the cellphone in dm, flash the new tar and thats it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What country do you live in?
yes thats it :good:
stonedpsycho said:
What country do you live in?
yes thats it :good:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi once more, and thanks for everything! Well, I managed to lose my fear of trying it and managed to flash it using the instructions from philz tread. Everything went all right!
I live in portugal, and my carrier is vodafone, I think that the build I have is the most updated one.
Really, thanks for helping me with this! :laugh:
Shadeftw said:
Hi once more, and thanks for everything! Well, I managed to lose my fear of trying it and managed to flash it using the instructions from philz tread. Everything went all right!
I live in portugal, and my carrier is vodafone, I think that the build I have is the most updated one.
Really, thanks for helping me with this! :laugh:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well done :good:
Your next step is flashing a custom rom Have a look at the link below. Battery life is amazing on this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
MistahBungle said:
If you're running rooted 4.0.4 stock & you do a factory reset, there's a fair chance you'll brick your phone. For the technical version, Google/XDA search is your friend.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But the EMMC bug doesn't affect any S II phones with JB roms does it?
Correct (4.0.4 being ICS). Even if you have a susceptible chip, the firmware has to have the bug which causes the chip to be scrambled/corrupted, which means anything before 4.0.4 or anything after (or anything custom for that matter) poses no problems.
stonedpsycho said:
Well done :good:
Your next step is flashing a custom rom Have a look at the link below. Battery life is amazing on this rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well this is one step higger! From what I read, its not that complicated to do, still I love this phone dont want to ruin it! I think I'm going to try it out!
Do you have some advice for a noob like me regarding the procedments?
Shadeftw said:
Well this is one step higger! From what I read, its not that complicated to do, still I love this phone dont want to ruin it! I think I'm going to try it out!
Do you have some advice for a noob like me regarding the procedments?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is simple. You could watch a youtube video just to see hows its done
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UrkOx0yZE
Any probs just give me a shout.
stonedpsycho said:
It is simple. You could watch a youtube video just to see hows its done
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5UrkOx0yZE
Any probs just give me a shout.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm at work right now, so I can only do it after work. So I just need to, follow the instructions on the NEAT ROM post to flash it? They dont say how to backup your things tough but I searched in this forum and found how to do it-. So I only need to use the cwm to back it up. Does it back up EFS folder too?
You have been so far a really helpful dude, thanks mate! Was kinda afraid of posting something here, but turns out there is really nice people around here!
Btw if the mods want I can just PM you for some help instead of posting here.
Shadeftw said:
I'm at work right now, so I can only do it after work. So I just need to, follow the instructions on the NEAT ROM post to flash it? They dont say how to backup your things tough but I searched in this forum and found how to do it-. So I only need to use the cwm to back it up. Does it back up EFS folder too?
You have been so far a really helpful dude, thanks mate! Was kinda afraid of posting something here, but turns out there is really nice people around here!
Btw if the mods want I can just PM you for some help instead of posting here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
We were all noobs once.
Thats up to you mate, if posted on here it might help someone else out tho.
Yeh just follow Neatrom post to flash. I have never backed things up before flashing other than sync my contacts and pics but it is recommended.
There are loads of great roms out there flash afew and find one that suits your needs.
Tbh im not really sure about EFS but heres a post about it with a link to an app that will back it up
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325369
I'm noob at rooting my devices so i have a few questions to ask.
I've read quite a few topics and watched some videos about rooting Samsung Galaxy s2, however they didn't make it less confusing but now i'm just scarred.
Somehow i ended up reading this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693704
Downloaded the App and it said that i have
eMMC chip
type: VYL00M
CID: *long number*
Revision: 0x19
Verdict
DANGER! This eMMC chip is *KNOWN* to have the brick bug!
Does this mean i shouldn't try to root my device... ever?
Looking forward to any response, thank you.
You really need to learn the basics. Read the guides/stickies in the General section before you do anything to your phone or there's a fair chance you'll break it.
If you'd done even a modest amount of research, you'd know the brickbug only affects phones running rooted Android 4.0.4 stock. So, regardless of what a chip check tells you, if you're running anything else, forget the brickbug.
Re: rooting the phone, if it scares you, leave your phone stock & enjoy it.
MistahBungle said:
You really need to learn the basics. Read the guides/stickies in the General section before you do anything to your phone or there's a fair chance you'll break it.
If you'd done even a modest amount of research, you'd know the brickbug only affects phones running rooted Android 4.0.4 stock. So, regardless of what a chip check tells you, if you're running anything else, forget the brickbug.
Re: rooting the phone, if it scares you, leave your phone stock & enjoy it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much for the answer. Yes my galaxy s2 is running 4.1.2.
I'm not that scarred now and i might as well buy a new phone if i mess up.
But i'm wondering still, even if i root my phone without problems, can i install cyanogenmod 11 for the 4.4 kitkat without getting an
y issues?
So i can forget the brickbug as i'm 4.1.2 official update? Once again thank you for answering.
Would be enough to flash a kernel as the recovery from Philz Oficial. Or use the good old Odin
What I did with my sis phone.
Download Odin
Download a Odin flashable kernel that supports 4.1.2
Flash
Download superuser package
Install it in recovery
Sent from my Xperia Arc S using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Yes.
hisue said:
So i can forget the brickbug as i'm 4.1.2 official update?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
MistahBungle said:
Yes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With the latest versions of Philz kernel hardly the thou sendest in brick. You're quiet
??
-Marco said:
With the latest versions of Philz kernel hardly the thou sendest in brick. You're quiet
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks everyone for the replies. Happy with any suggestions given.
I guess i will probably try to root my phone with SiyahKernel S2-v6.0beta5 kernel via Odin3 and see how it goes from there.