Hi All,
I have to return in warranty an SGS2 with custom JellyBam ROM and custom kernel Siyah.
I have the original firmware package, I only need to flash it with Odin or I need to do another things?
I've saw about problems with JellyBean kernels will cause bricks...
Thanks
m4x23 said:
Hi All,
I have to return in warranty an SGS2 with custom JellyBam ROM and custom kernel Siyah.
I have the original firmware package, I only need to flash it with Odin or I need to do another things?
I've saw about problems with JellyBean kernels will cause bricks...
Thanks
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Odin in combination with stock firmware will do, but you'll have to look how to reset the flash counter etc. Search for threads about the brickbug also, but it only appears with stock kernel. All the info is on xda.
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Donnie Sins said:
Odin in combination with stock firmware will do, but you'll have to look how to reset the flash counter etc. Search for threads about the brickbug also, but it only appears with stock kernel. All the info is on xda.
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I've already resetted the counter when I've rooted for the first time the original 4.0.3 with TriangleAway
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Guys,
I know that theres a lot of topics about this over the forum, but I couldnt find one that is up to date.
Im running the remix rom 1.7 and Id like to restore my phone to factory state.
Could someone direct me to the best way to do this?
Thanks in advance
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That depends on whether you just want the stock rom to use it or to send it in for repairs.
If you just want a stock rom to use: Just flash a stock firmware with Odin and there you go.
If you need a S2 in its "original state":
1.) Flash an older bootloader and use a USB-Jig (see the USB-Jig thread about that) to set the Custom Rom Counter back (oh I forgot: There's also the possibility to use the "Triangle away"-app instead of a Jig)
2.) Flash a "full" (Pit File, PDA, CSC and Phone) stock firmware with Odin
wesley.mrocha said:
Guys,
I know that theres a lot of topics about this over the forum, but I couldnt find one that is up to date.
Im running the remix rom 1.7 and Id like to restore my phone to factory state.
Could someone direct me to the best way to do this?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Go to sammobile.com,
Download a stock ROM closest to that of the OS you want (GB, ICS),
Put file in PDA section of Odin,
Flash ROM,
If your custom binary counter is not zero, buy a USB Jig off eBay for like £2,
Your done.
Chris.
themadba said:
Go to sammobile.com,
Download a stock ROM closest to that of the OS you want (GB, ICS),
Put file in PDA section of Odin,
Flash ROM,
If your custom binary counter is not zero, buy a USB Jig off eBay for like £2,
Your done.
Chris.
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Thanks a lot!
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hello
I want to update from 4.0.3 kernel XXLPQ, (all stock) and build number XXLPQ to 4.0.4 Nordic XWLPX NON_WIPE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
I have read about a brick bug in case of wipe, If i Flesh with this stock rom will I get the brick bug.. and will the flash counter change because my phone still has warranty
also in case of this hard brick will the service know the reason of hard brick
Thank you in advance I am sorry if this question has been answered but I am confused and this would be my first time to flash..
montoya.23 said:
hello
I want to update from 4.0.3 kernel XXLPQ, (all stock) and build number XXLPQ to 4.0.4 Nordic XWLPX NON_WIPE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
I have read about a brick bug in case of wipe, If i Flesh with this stock rom will I get the brick bug.. and will the flash counter change because my phone still has warranty
also in case of this hard brick will the service know the reason of hard brick
Thank you in advance I am sorry if this question has been answered but I am confused and this would be my first time to flash..
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1. the Brick bug comes with Stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel, and if you flash 4.0.4 firmware, then you will have a "brick bug" kernel, but this doesn't mean your device is bricked. I believe you already know what can brick your device already
2. Your flash counter will never change
3. It's better to stay away from hardbrick rather than preparing to solve it. If you read the guides/ instructions and can ask good questions as you are doing right now, then you shouldn't hardbrick your device.
Jokesy said:
1. the Brick bug comes with Stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel, and if you flash 4.0.4 firmware, then you will have a "brick bug" kernel, but this doesn't mean your device is bricked. I believe you already know what can brick your device already
2. Your flash counter will never change
3. It's better to stay away from hardbrick rather than preparing to solve it. If you read the guides/ instructions and can ask good questions as you are doing right now, then you shouldn't hardbrick your device.
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Thank you very much so I will stay away from this update until Jelly bean one comes out or a better firmware for 4.0.4.. as I am interested only in stock kernels and rom..
montoya.23 said:
Thank you very much so I will stay away from this update until Jelly bean one comes out or a better firmware for 4.0.4.. as I am interested only in stock kernels and rom..
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If you are interested in stock kernels then stay away from CWM recovery, very simple.
Why? because, the stock kernel of Jellybean update will most likely come with the bug.
Jokesy said:
If you are interested in stock kernels then stay away from CWM recovery, very simple.
Why? because, the stock kernel of Jellybean update will most likely come with the bug.
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So the only way for me to update and be sure of no brick is, either use Siyah kernel after 4.0.4 I9100XWLPX flash or flash 4.0.4 and hope there is no need for CWM (as I understand CWM is needed in case the flash gets stuck?), or flash and don't care until february 2013 when my warranty expires..
Sorry if these Q's. are a bit noobie
montoya.23 said:
So the only way for me to update and be sure of no brick is, either use Siyah kernel after 4.0.4 I9100XWLPX flash or flash 4.0.4 and hope there is no need for CWM (as I understand CWM is needed in case the flash gets stuck?), or flash and don't care until february 2013 when my warranty expires..
Sorry if these Q's. are a bit noobie
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there is another way like in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619525
but is not the best way.
I was waiting my warranty expiration but there is no misteries to install a secure kernel and start installing custom roms.
i'm much happier with my CM10 than with my 4.0.3 touchwiz
a message from a noob to another
montoya.23 said:
So the only way for me to update and be sure of no brick is, either use Siyah kernel after 4.0.4 I9100XWLPX flash or flash 4.0.4 and hope there is no need for CWM (as I understand CWM is needed in case the flash gets stuck?), or flash and don't care until february 2013 when my warranty expires..
Sorry if these Q's. are a bit noobie
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1. yeah, the only way to ensure no brick after update is to flash a custom kernel. Some of the kernels you can flash include: SpeedMod kernel (very close to the stock kernel), Siyah kernel, Dream Kernel, Dorimanx Kernel etc. But seriously, you should consider this option. If you want to claim warranty, you can just simply flash the original stock kernel.
2. If you flash and you get stuck, you can also use the stock recovery. but you shouldn't get stuck anyway.
3. If you flash 4.0.4 now, you will still get Jellybean in November even before your warranty expires and If there is any need to claim warranty, you can always have your phone back to the previous state.
I recommend option 1. Update to 4.0.4 and flash a custom kernel.
good luck
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
daxgirl said:
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
wargrafix said:
Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
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check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
slimlo said:
check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Essentially flashing using a 4.04 firmware will brick the phone? or is it when I flash, it will be bad to flash using a 4.04 firmware? Sooo confused.
If anyone has the steps what I should do, please tell me. I am worried about bricking.
If I root the phone, when official JB comes out, will I be able to update?
any help guys? The thread isn't very clear what do I do if I have this kernal. Do I downgrade before rooting?
Insted of flashing that Cf root kernel with Odin or Cwm, flash Siyah 4.1.5.
www.gokhanmoral.com
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The link, do I root with those? if I do, what will it change?
wargrafix said:
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
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I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
ZDQ said:
I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
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If GotBrickbug app by CF said your chip is safe than it shouldn't matter what kernel you use. Safe hardware.
Personally I always prefer rooting with CF kernels that match my FW version. Then if you're still unsure about the chip... flash siyah, go to advanced (while still in recovery) > reboot recovery. Then wipe data with siyah kernel just to be on the safe side. I always keep siyah 3.5.2 (the first transisiontl ics/jb kernel) for those purposes. CM10 built in kernels are all considered safe so that's the last time you'll ever be worried about it.
Best of luck, man
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
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your phone will be rooted and u can then choose to install a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 on ur phone which gives u the latest CWM recovery thro which u can install any custom rom of ur choice(meant for i9100 though) on ur phone
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
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Samsung releases firmware in various regions and with varied carriers. So I bet that till it is officially released it will take time but when it does you will get OTA if your are on 'STOCK' ROM. but if you move away to custom rom then you will have to update manually.
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So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
wargrafix said:
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
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To revert back assuming you didn't do backup before, download 4.0.4 firmware for your region on sammobile and flash it using odin.. Then to upgrade it when official update are up just hit OTA, kies, or flash it via odin the same way like you flash 4.0.4..
If you don't have idea how to flash then google it, theres plenty much tutorials out there.. hope it helps
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
wargrafix said:
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
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Actually I get confused myself hehe, by "Flash using CF, or CM 10" you mean flash what? The rest are ok..
Well, let's put this simple, Flash the CF-Root for your phone then you're rooted now, if you want to flash custom rom such as cm10 then flash it (the cm10 zip file to be flashed on recovery mode and don't forget to read the cm10 instruction before & after flashing), if you want to get rid of the triangle then do it with triangle away, finally to unroot and revert to stock, just flash stock firmware via odin..
Hi everyone! I just rooted my phone and it was sooo easy.
Thank you so much. Your advice and help definitely made it much easier than I though.
Yeah, welcome to the rooted world where you can explore more with your phone
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Hi,
I'm currently on stock 4.0.3 XXLPJ + CF-Root, and I have the chip with possible SUPERBRICK bug.
In order to flash CM10.1 safely, is it ok to flash Syiah 5.0.1 using Odin, and afterwards flash the CM10.1+GApps zips from the recovery?
If not, how should I install CM10.1?
10x
eli-y said:
Hi,
I'm currently on stock 4.0.3 XXLPJ + CF-Root, and I have the chip with possible SUPERBRICK bug.
In order to flash CM10.1 safely, is it ok to flash Syiah 5.0.1 using Odin, and afterwards flash the CM10.1+GApps zips from the recovery?
If not, how should I install CM10.1?
10x
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Dude, there is no excuse for this question. Its already been covered in many topics and if you searched and read you would already know answer instead of creating another "how not to brick" type thread. If you was confused you could have replied to one of the others.
To avoid superbrick just simply do not wipe/factory reset in stock kernel/recovery.
Flash Siyah kernel then wipe device, flash rom and whatever else you want to do.
TheATHEiST said:
Dude, there is no excuse for this question. Its already been covered in many topics and if you searched and read you would already know answer instead of creating another "how not to brick" type thread. If you was confused you could have replied to one of the others.
To avoid superbrick just simply do not wipe/factory reset in stock kernel/recovery.
Flash Siyah kernel then wipe device, flash rom and whatever else you want to do.
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Thanks man, sorry about the new thread, will avoid it in the future.
eli-y said:
Hi,
I'm currently on stock 4.0.3 XXLPJ + CF-Root, and I have the chip with possible SUPERBRICK bug.
In order to flash CM10.1 safely, is it ok to flash Syiah 5.0.1 using Odin, and afterwards flash the CM10.1+GApps zips from the recovery?
If not, how should I install CM10.1?
10x
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there's a lot of guides that are pinned about switching from stock to custom roms. You should check them out, they're very detailed and helpful. Good Luck.:good:
Hello everyone,
For unrooting purposes If I flash a stock firmware 4.0.3 via Odin then will the flash counter increase by one? I have reset it to zero using triangle away app already and my device is rooted and on stock with that super brick bug. Also that I can flash any of the stock firmware like LPQ as long as it is developed for I9100 right? Or there any sort of regional restriction?
Thanks in advance!
Sent from my GT-I9100
ask moderator to move your Question to Q&A section bro, here is development section
You can always reset your binary counter with triangle away or USB jig.
If you are on stock firmware, you are good, because it is samusng's original.
4.0.3 keeps the brick bug away.
Firmwares are separeted by branded & unbranded, they all work on any I9100 devices. Modems, on the other hand, my not work in your country / region. You'll have to flash another one in order to get your network to work.
I am trying to find the answer to the OP.
My S2 has just been replaced after a long struggle with the supplier & Samsung so I have decided not to ever do any custom ROM flashing again.
The above replies didn't really answer the simple question: Does flashing an official ROM like the new 4.1.2 JB with Odin increase the custom rom counter on the phone.
I know this can be reset but it was trying to do that before that bricked my phone and why it had to go back for service. I don't want to do that again but if I know the custom ROM counter will not go up I'm happy to flash official JB with Odin.
My phone is CYV (Cyprus) so likely to be one of the last places to get JB via OTA or Kies.
Thanks
newtonthecat said:
I am trying to find the answer to the OP.
My S2 has just been replaced after a long struggle with the supplier & Samsung so I have decided not to ever do any custom ROM flashing again.
The above replies didn't really answer the simple question: Does flashing an official ROM like the new 4.1.2 JB with Odin increase the custom rom counter on the phone.
I know this can be reset but it was trying to do that before that bricked my phone and why it had to go back for service. I don't want to do that again but if I know the custom ROM counter will not go up I'm happy to flash official JB with Odin.
My phone is CYV (Cyprus) so likely to be one of the last places to get JB via OTA or Kies.
Thanks
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Custom couter stay at zero, but bootloader will by unlocked and "smart" guys in samsung service will know about flash.
@grisoxxl: I did not quite get you. You mean to say that the bootloader once unlocked remains unlocked even If you flash a stock firmware?
And one more thing. When do I need to backup that efs folder? Know about HC ktool?
gastonw said:
You can always reset your binary counter with triangle away or USB jig.
If you are on stock firmware, you are good, because it is samusng's original.
4.0.3 keeps the brick bug away.
Firmwares are separeted by branded & unbranded, they all work on any I9100 devices. Modems, on the other hand, my not work in your country / region. You'll have to flash another one in order to get your network to work.
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Thanks
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