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So my friend has been using this site for over a year rooting his HTC Desire and said I should look into rooting my S2, and because the S2 is quite a popular phone it should be an easy hack. So I obliged and downloaded Odin and used this file.\CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4\CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.tar.
I put my phone into download mode, followed every step perfectly and it said the download was a success/pass. Now when I try to boot my phone back up it goes to the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 screen, with a yellow triangle with an ! in the middle. And it wont boot anymore from there.
If this is an easy fix, or if there's an easy way to do this, I apoligize I'm a phone noob. Thanks for any help.
JHolwell said:
So my friend has been using this site for over a year rooting his HTC Desire and said I should look into rooting my S2, and because the S2 is quite a popular phone it should be an easy hack. So I obliged and downloaded Odin and used this file.\CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4\CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.tar.
I put my phone into download mode, followed every step perfectly and it said the download was a success/pass. Now when I try to boot my phone back up it goes to the Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 screen, with a yellow triangle with an ! in the middle. And it wont boot anymore from there.
If this is an easy fix, or if there's an easy way to do this, I apoligize I'm a phone noob. Thanks for any help.
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1. make sure you're in the right forum for your device, and used the right file. What is your model number? (printed on the label under the battery)
2. where did you get that file? (CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4)
3. did you make a note of what your original kernel version was before you began? (this may be too much to hope for)
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1. make sure you're in the right forum for your device, and used the right file. What is your model number? (printed on the label under the battery)
2. where did you get that file? (CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4)
3. did you make a note of what your original kernel version was before you began? (this may be too much to hope for)
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1.GT-I9100M
2.I followed this topic(post 5, im with bell). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695. Then i googled the firmware and downloaded from here. http://hotfile.com/dl/133784983/242e8de/CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip.html(probably where I screwed up <_<)
3.And I have no idea, sorry.
Yes, I am curious about this too; could this thread be of use?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Thanks a ton!
JHolwell said:
1.GT-I9100M
2.I followed this topic(post 5, im with bell). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193695. Then i googled the firmware and downloaded from here. http://hotfile.com/dl/133784983/242e8de/CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip.html(probably where I screwed up <_<)
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Yikes. That thread says:
CF-Root Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
We do not have a CF-Root version of our kernel so just flash any kernel using the instructions provided in the link and flash the stock kernel back (found below). Root will remain as well as the CWM app but you will loose clockwork mod recovery.
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Which is very VERY vague, and is probably why it screwed up. You can't just flash ANY kernel - it has to be one close to the one you already have. For example, if you had ICS on the phone, and flashed an older Gingerbread kernel (which the one you downloaded is version KG2, is an older Gingerbread kernel build), then the phone wouldn't boot.
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3.And I have no idea, sorry.
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If you didn't know what version you had, then there really isn't a way to recover without flashing a whole firmware.
Download an I9100M firmware from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100M and flash that to get back to ICS. Then go back to the CF-root thread, and make sure to read the instructions in post 1. Pay particular attention to the part that says "Help! Which file do I use ?"
2.6.35.7-19100mugkkg2-cl371789dh1130.y00 (oo)@sep-48#2 . That is the default kernel for the phone
Joshua3109 said:
2.6.35.7-19100mugkkg2-cl371789dh1130.y00 (oo)@sep-48#2 . That is the default kernel for the phone
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Only if the phone shipped with the UGKG2 build (you have one too many "k"s in there) of Android. (which isn't guaranteed).
Ok so I have that file downloaded, and I downloaded the correct file from that site. Now I'm trying to install the firmware onto my phone, but its in MD5 format, and not .TAR. I tried googling how to fix this but couldnt find anything, how would I go about changing the file so that Odin can pick it up?
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Ok so I have that file downloaded, and I downloaded the correct file from that site. Now I'm trying to install the firmware onto my phone, but its in MD5 format, and not .TAR. I tried googling how to fix this but couldnt find anything, how would I go about changing the file so that Odin can pick it up?
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Odin should pick up an md5. Mine does. Put it in the PDA box and leave everything else alone.
Okay it's back to how it was before I tried to hack my phone. Thanks for the help!
I still want to try rooting my phone, even though I failed pretty bad my first time. My Kernal is LD3 and when I went to the other topic to look for the file, they don't have it, is there a file for my kernal version?
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I still want to try rooting my phone, even though I failed pretty bad my first time. My Kernal is LD3 and when I went to the other topic to look for the file, they don't have it, is there a file for my kernal version?
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If you don't want to worry about kernel versions, use this.
EDIT to add: according to this post, you can use LP7 for rooting LD3.
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100M
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how do i can get that file?
i have same problem whit yeallow triangle and noo booting
i need help please
can anyone help me. I can't get passed the yellow triangle and I need help my Model: GT-I9100 SSN:I9100GSMH
I can't remember the kernel or anything. I can get into the recovery and the download things but I cant do nothing else
thanks for any help.
ITryTooHard said:
can anyone help me. I can't get passed the yellow triangle and I need help my Model: GT-I9100 SSN:I9100GSMH
I can't remember the kernel or anything. I can get into the recovery and the download things but I cant do nothing else
thanks for any help.
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Details.. details mate..
Start with what rom/firmware u were on. What all u did that ended in the bootloop. Rooted or not.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
yellow triangle
immortalneo said:
Details.. details mate..
Start with what rom/firmware u were on. What all u did that ended in the bootloop. Rooted or not.
well i was on a 4.0.4 and the file that i uesd to root was ( Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar )
the root worked but then i downloaded a app then it kept on force closing so i pulled the battery out then i could only get to t-mobile screen then would crash. but now i cant even get to that.
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ITryTooHard said:
immortalneo said:
Details.. details mate..
Start with what rom/firmware u were on. What all u did that ended in the bootloop. Rooted or not.
well i was on a 4.0.4 and the file that i uesd to root was ( Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar )
the root worked but then i downloaded a app then it kept on force closing so i pulled the battery out then i could only get to t-mobile screen then would crash. but now i cant even get to that.
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Boot your phone to download mode. (volume down- home - power)
Download the latest Siyah Kernel (6.05b (the tar file)).
Start ODIN on your PC.
Press the PDA-button, and add the SiyahKernel file.
Connect your phone to a USB drive while it's on download mode.
Press "Start" on ODIN.
Now, if this doesn't work, download another version of ODIN. After trying all the versions, try all those versions again on a different USB port. If you STILL can't flash it, try another computer (and all the USB ports on that). If it still doesn't work, you probably have need for service.
I did this on my phone yesterday, and ODIN 1.85 worked on (only) one of my USB ports, so by all means, start with 1.85 first.
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oh okay thanks for the help
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ITryTooHard said:
Boot your phone to download mode. (volume down- home - power)
Download the latest Siyah Kernel (6.05b (the tar file)).
Start ODIN on your PC.
Press the PDA-button, and add the SiyahKernel file.
Connect your phone to a USB drive while it's on download mode.
Press "Start" on ODIN.
Now, if this doesn't work, download another version of ODIN. After trying all the versions, try all those versions again on a different USB port. If you STILL can't flash it, try another computer (and all the USB ports on that). If it still doesn't work, you probably have need for service.
I did this on my phone yesterday, and ODIN 1.85 worked on (only) one of my USB ports, so by all means, start with 1.85 first.
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i tryed all the things you said to do and i get passed the triangle but then it just stay's on this different screen ?
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ITryTooHard said:
well i was on a 4.0.4 and the file that i uesd to root was ( Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar )
the root worked but then i downloaded a app then it kept on force closing so i pulled the battery out then i could only get to t-mobile screen then would crash. but now i cant even get to that.
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T-Mobile screen? U sure u have an I9100 and not a SGH T989?
Check under battery to be sure.
Siyah v6 is for JB mate. That's the reason things got messed up. For 4.0.4, you should have used Siyah v5.0.1.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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ITryTooHard said:
November13 said:
i tryed all the things you said to do and i get passed the triangle but then it just stay's on this different screen ?
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Since u can flash successfully with Odin, simply flash the stock firmware for ur device and it should boot up without issues. I suggest u flash either 4.0.3 or 4.1.2.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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November13 said:
ITryTooHard said:
Boot your phone to download mode. (volume down- home - power)
Download the latest Siyah Kernel (6.05b (the tar file)).
Start ODIN on your PC.
Press the PDA-button, and add the SiyahKernel file.
Connect your phone to a USB drive while it's on download mode.
Press "Start" on ODIN.
Now, if this doesn't work, download another version of ODIN. After trying all the versions, try all those versions again on a different USB port. If you STILL can't flash it, try another computer (and all the USB ports on that). If it still doesn't work, you probably have need for service.
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Like I already mentioned, Siyah v6 is for stock JB. The OP has 4.0.4, so flashing the latest Siyah v6 will still result in bootloop.
And the other steps you mentioned are for when Odin flash fails. I don't think the OP has mentioned Odin flash failing yet. He has only told of being stuck in a bootloop.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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i dunno what to do now
every time i try do the odin it keeps failing is there away around this or shall i just throw the phone away ?
Okay maybe this will come out as silly question but; Can I flash Custom Recovery like CWM-Touch through Mobile Odin ?
If I can, then should I put the recovery.zip file in KERNEL option in mobile odin or that one of UPDATE ZIP ?
For some ungodly reasons, I am not able to connect my SGS2 to computer so can't flash kernel from desktop odin :/
Thank you !
Lost Monk said:
Okay maybe this will come out as silly question but; Can I flash Custom Recovery like CWM-Touch through Mobile Odin ?
If I can, then should I put the recovery.zip file in KERNEL option in mobile odin or that one of UPDATE ZIP ?
For some ungodly reasons, I am not able to connect my SGS2 to computer so can't flash kernel from desktop odin :/
Thank you !
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do provide ur Rom/Kernel info, so that it would be easy for people to assist u
Did you install drivers for Samsung phones on your computer?
Sent from my GT-I9100 and press thanks if i helped you!
Sun90 said:
do provide ur Rom/Kernel info, so that it would be easy for people to assist u
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I am on latest stock XXLSJ 4.1.2 FW and stock recovery.
Kernel version - 3.0.31 - 462349
I want to install CWM touch recovery 5.8.1.5. (recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.5-galaxys2.zip)
kona144 said:
Did you install drivers for Samsung phones on your computer?
Sent from my GT-I9100 and press thanks if i helped you!
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Yes I did. I even uninstalled usb drivers & Kies and tried fresh install couple of times but computer simply refuses to detect phone. Also tried different cable, different ports. But No MTP, no mass storage nothing works. I have been facing this problem from a while too. Maybe I messed it up when I installed so many different ROM and kernels in past several weeks.
I we installed so many roms myself but didn't have any problems.
You can install kernel thrugh stock recovery if the zip file is signed and in the internal sdcard root folder yust to rename it update.zip
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Dont flash thatrecovery use this one: http://www.mediafire.com/?6mjg46ocf6srv30
Just rename it to update.zip an put it in the /sdcard 0 (internal sdcard- on the phone)
Go to recovery (volume up+home button+lockscreen button) and flash the file.
Sent from my GT-I9100 and press thanks if i helped you!
kona144 said:
I we installed so many roms myself but didn't have any problems.
You can install kernel thrugh stock recovery if the zip file is signed and in the internal sdcard root folder yust to rename it update.zip
Sent from my GT-I9100 and press thanks if i helped you!
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I have got this file "recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.5-galaxys2.zip" from CWM website itself (1.5MB).
So should I just rename it "update.zip" and flash through stock recovery ?
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[/COLOR]Dont flash thatrecovery use this one: http://www.mediafire.com/?6mjg46ocf6srv30
Just rename it to update.zip an put it in the /sdcard 0 (internal sdcard- on the phone)
Go to recovery (volume up+home button+lockscreen button) and flash the file.
Sent from my GT-I9100 and press thanks if i helped you!
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Thanks and I will update you in few minutes !
@kona144
It worked. Thanks a lot man ! :victory:
btw can you tell me if this was Safe Kernel or regular cwm kernel by Philz ?
Lost Monk said:
btw can you tell me if this was Safe Kernel or regular cwm kernel by Philz ?
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'Philz' kernel is safe for now with leaked JB rom
Lost Monk said:
btw can you tell me if this was Safe Kernel or regular cwm kernel by Philz ?
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Sory for the late response.
Yes it is it says at the title of the thread [28.11.2012][PhilZ-cwm6][i9100]v3.72 Safe Stock Kernel+CWM6_No BrickBug_Root_XXLSJ
No problem
I know this thread was resolved, but the topic is still one that I am interested in. My Galaxy Nexus, Toro, has a failed USB port. I tried Mobile Odin with an old ICS image, but it didn't flash, I assume, because I'm running AOKP 4.2. Regardless, I have no recovery of any kind, stock or otherwise now. It just sticks at the Google screen when I attempt recovery. The AOKP still boots fine, however. I need to return this unit to Verizon in a few days. I'd like to at least get a custom recovery back, and try flashing an ICS build of AOKP and try another Mobile Odin.
scubamike said:
I know this thread was resolved, but the topic is still one that I am interested in. My Galaxy Nexus, Toro, has a failed USB port. I tried Mobile Odin with an old ICS image, but it didn't flash, I assume, because I'm running AOKP 4.2. Regardless, I have no recovery of any kind, stock or otherwise now. It just sticks at the Google screen when I attempt recovery. The AOKP still boots fine, however. I need to return this unit to Verizon in a few days. I'd like to at least get a custom recovery back, and try flashing an ICS build of AOKP and try another Mobile Odin.
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Ok. Well. How about Goomanager from the market. Just hit menu and click "Install OpenRecovery Script". Reboot into recovery like a boss. TWRP FTW!! Ok. Now the topic of this thread is SOLVED.
are you retarded? no one answered the question the question was what area do you load the recovery in to flash it in mobile odin. you all gave him alternate routes to get the same outcome but you totally avoided his question. now i will restate the problem
WHAT AREA IN MOBILE ODIN DO YOU LOAD A RECOVERY .TAR??????
thats clear enough right?
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are you retarded? no one answered the question the question was what area do you load the recovery in to flash it in mobile odin. you all gave him alternate routes to get the same outcome but you totally avoided his question. now i will restate the problem
WHAT AREA IN MOBILE ODIN DO YOU LOAD A RECOVERY .TAR??????
thats clear enough right?
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Mate, this is an old thread. The OP only wanted to get a CWM recovery, which he did get.
Now why would you bring up this thread again? And please be polite while posting. Showing disrespect and shouting are against forum rules.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Mate, this is an old thread. The OP only wanted to get a CWM recovery, which he did get.
Now why would you bring up this thread again? And please be polite while posting. Showing disrespect and shouting are against forum rules.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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It would still be helpful to get the answer as to how to flash a recovery .tar with odin, since this thread shows up when you search for this.
Many searches for strange problems gives several hits, but when you read through them, there's only answers to other problems.
I've rooted my Samsung galaxy S2 two months ago and I used PhilZ-cwm6-XWLPY-VIA-2.7 kernel. This morning it asked me for software update and I accidentally clicked yes. Now it's just flashing, I can't turn it off, I can't go to the download mode, and it's happening when I'm charging it.
I'm not sure if I have all data written somewhere because it's been two months ago and I didn't expect it to happen again.
Can someone please help me?
cicamaca said:
I've rooted my Samsung galaxy S2 two months ago and I used PhilZ-cwm6-XWLPY-VIA-2.7 kernel. This morning it asked me for software update and I accidentally clicked yes. Now it's just flashing, I can't turn it off, I can't go to the download mode, and it's happening when I'm charging it.
I'm not sure if I have all data written somewhere because it's been two months ago and I didn't expect it to happen again.
Can someone please help me?
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I don't think you can into recovery? Try pulling out your battery and hold power for 10 seconds. Put battery in and try booting into something
Otherwise an usb jig?
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100
First it was again green droid with blue bar blinking every two seconds, but after doing what you wrote I managed to get into recovery mode, thank you
Do you think that I should install the same kernel now or should I change something else in order that this doesn't happen again?
Thank you
cicamaca said:
First it was again green droid with blue bar blinking every two seconds, but after doing what you wrote I managed to get into recovery mode, thank you
Do you think that I should install the same kernel now or should I change something else in order that this doesn't happen again?
Thank you
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I don't think the kernel is compatible with the updated rom. So you're probably better off with a different kernel.
Christiaan91 said:
I don't think the kernel is compatible with the updated rom. So you're probably better off with a different kernel.
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Problem is that Odin doesn't recognize it at all so I can't do anything. I've tried all that I could think of (keep in mind that I'm noob) and it's not working.
cicamaca said:
Problem is that Odin doesn't recognize it at all so I can't do anything. I've tried all that I could think of (keep in mind that I'm noob) and it's not working.
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U do have cwm recovery, right? Try flashing siyah or dori kernel through recovery..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Not really. At least not that I know of. I'm the first owner, I've just installed new kernel, I didn't touch anything else.
cicamaca said:
Not really. At least not that I know of. I'm the first owner, I've just installed new kernel, I didn't touch anything else.
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If u have flashed a custom kernel, then u most probably have a custom recovery.
Forgive my straight question, but do you know what cwm recovery is and how to enter into recovery?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
No, I'm complete noob, I thought I said that already
cicamaca said:
No, I'm complete noob, I thought I said that already
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Thats ok..
Read this for more info abt CWM recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14942412
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
I've tried it already and I can't get into recovery mode. I get flashing droid again.
It's not working either, I see blinking droid again.
Deleted my post, wrong thread.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100
Keeps on flashing?
Try to get into recovery again and flash a new ROM or just factory reset.
I9100 right?
Your recovery is CWM.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Keeps on flashing?
Try to get into recovery again and flash a new ROM or just factory reset.
I9100 right?
Your recovery is CWM.
Sent from the little guy
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I managed to get rid of flashing by inserting the same kernel as the last time, and now I have a clear brick, without any flashing
I can't get into recovery mode, just download mode. And none of the kernels I downloaded doesn't work. I have XXLQ6, and I even tried with Q5 but I didn't get any results.
It's time for you to flash a stock ROM.
Sent from the little guy
I'm listening
sammobile.com
Get the right ROM for your device.
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I can't find it, XXLQ6 is code, but I can't find ROM for it. Is there any chance that I can use some other? I've used for XWLPY when I rooted it.
You want the right ROM for your DEVICE (model) not the right ROM for your actual ROM.
Sent from the little guy
Last night I installed CWM 6.0.2.9 on my phone. Now it will no longer boot.
I tried downgrading to CWM 6.0.2.7, but the result is the same. My phone is otherwise stock, with the most recent 4.1.2 firmware.
At its' current state, I can enter CWM recovery, and I have tried doing a factory reset. It didn't help.
Is this normal? Shouldn't the original firmware work with the CWM recovery?
How to fix this:
If all else fails, will I be able to restore my phone back to working condition using ODIN and an original firmware? If so, can I use any original firmware, or must it be region specific? I live in Norway,so I might have a nordic version, but it's unbranded.
Is it likely that the CWM is working fine, and all I have to do now is to upload a custom rom? If so, can I do this through ODIN? I installed CWM while waiting for the rom to download, hence I don't have it on the SDCARD partition in the phone, and I have no way of getting it there...
Which variant of the S2 do u have?
Which guide did u follow to install CWM?
As long as u can get into Download mode, you should be able to flash a stock firmware and get ur phone up and running!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Which variant of the S2 do u have?
Which guide did u follow to install CWM?
As long as u can get into Download mode, you should be able to flash a stock firmware and get ur phone up and running!
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I have the original S2 GT-i9100. It was bought in Norway, unbranded.
I'm not sure which guide I followed. I've had about 100+ web pages open since last night trying to find a solution, so finding back by looking through browser history is pretty useless.
I did as follows:
1. enable USB debug mode on phone, let windows install drivers
2. kill kies process
3. run odin 3.04
4. boot phone into recorvery
5. connect USB
6. in odin: load file (GT-I9100_JB_ClockworkMod-Recovery_6.0.2.7.tar) into PDA section
7. auto reboot and f. reset time was enabled by default. clicked start. completed without errors.
Should I have rooted the phone first? I'm very interested to figure out why this is not working.
Am I safe to install ANY stock firmware, or should I get a specific one?
Visit this thread. .....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
And download the odin flashable tar version of the kernel that matches your region and firmware version.....
You'll root your phone and install a (hopefully) fully compatible touch CWM in the process......
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
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Visit this thread. .....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
And download the odin flashable tar version of the kernel that matches your region and firmware version.....
You'll root your phone and install a (hopefully) fully compatible touch CWM in the process......
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
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Thanks Keith!
By the time I got your reply I already found a solution.
I used a file called Siyah-s2-v6.0b5.tar, flashed it as PDA through Odin, and problem solved.
It can be found here:
http://d-h.st/frK
Damn, this was nerve-wrecking! At least now the phone is working again. Thanks again for your help!
Glad you got it sorted fella....
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
keithross39 said:
Glad you got it sorted fella....
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
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@keithross39:
Any ideas on why the device went into bootloop after flashing CWM tar? I have seen others have the same issue. Is that tar file a kernel?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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@OP:
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Ok....my best guess (and it is ONLY a guess)......
The OP asked if he should have rooted first....
I'd say that played a big part in the bootlooping.
The guides I've read for modifying two of my phones state that rooting should take place before the installation of CWM.
And I doubt the .tar file was a kernel.......afaik CWM is flashed independently. ....even if it's included with siyah, dorimanx or philz....I'd guess that the mentioned kernels get flashed first, then the kernels themselves (because they provide root access) flash the included CWM.......
And I think that the .tar extension is simply a designation for any file that is suitable for use with Odin (cmiiw). I've not seen it being used anywhere else......
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
I too thought that it must be the lack of root that is causing this issue. And thanks for the suggestion on how Siyah/Dori probably work. It makes sense now. :thumbup:
'tar' is actually short for 'tarball', AFAIK. Its a type of compressed archive used in Linux. Most softwares on Linux come as tar files.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hello,
I've purchased and tried to run the Triangle Away app on my I9100. The original phone is from Orange (spain). I rooted it and installed a "normal" samsung rom with ICS 4.0.3. I run the Triangle away app but nothing happens, the flash counter does not reset and the yellow triangle still appears. Can someone bring me some help with this? I've thought of purchasing a jig but I've read it does not work on ICS, so I don'y know what to do.
Many thanks.
TriangleAway app has a thread right? You would get better answers if you ask this question there.
Also check if you have root access. And try again a couple of times.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
Thank you Immortalneo, I didn't know about the thread, I will post there.
immortalneo said:
TriangleAway app has a thread right? You would get better answers if you ask this question there.
Also check if you have root access. And try again a couple of times.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
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Thank you Immortalneo, I didn't know about the thread, I will post there.
First you have to flash any ROM and then flash philz cwm recovery. Your phone rooted. Now open traingleaway and allow access to supersu. And go to setting you will found a option to reset in boot mode click on that and it will go into boot mode and click yes to confirm reset. That's it. It worked for me.
You will found philz download link from here in 3rd post - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Find ur mobile build there like xwsw etc and download that file in .tar file and flash that using Odin. Enjoy.
Philz is to root ur phone. Maybe ur root was not successful or wrong root file used.
He doesn't need to flash any rom at all.And he doesn't have to use philz kernel I.e siyah.