Hello All,
What is the best root package for XWLSN on GTi9100 ?? I flashed Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar which broke connectivity to PC by Kies completely. I retried connecting by enabling and disabling Developer options > USB debugging but no use. Kies keeps on trying to connect then fail...PC version of Kies is up to date (Windows 7) though. Is it normal for rooted phones to have problems with Kies?
I flashed LSN stock again.
Better ones, with links please?
Use Philz kernel.
Find the XWLSN version.
Download the zip file.
Save it to external SD card.
Go to stock recovery.
Flash the zip file.
And you're...
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immortalneo said:
Use Philz kernel.
Find the XWLSN version.
Download the zip file.
Save it to external SD card.
Go to stock recovery.
Flash the zip file.
And you're...
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Sorry to be a paranoid bro but is it fully compatible for XWLSN on S2? Coz I found 19 out of 20 google searches take me to Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar for 'rooting XWLSN' ? Perplexed wallah...
Is all kernels for all versions? Some threads bring users with severe issues for flashing mismatch kernels..
A lil more info pls
There is a different root package for every region ?
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Sagar Khanapurkar said:
There is a different root package for every region ?
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I really don't know about that, all what I need is a stable root kernel which mostly gives the same stability of stock ones, ability to PC connectivity without issues, ability remove bloatwares and that's it. No bigger games!
I appreciate a further feed from immortalneo and others
Sagar Khanapurkar said:
There is a different root package for every region ?
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Not for Siyah, since its a custom kernel.
But Philz is the stock kernel itself, and hence it differs for different regions/builds (like CF kernels).
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insaf_mohd said:
Sorry to be a paranoid bro but is it fully compatible for XWLSN on S2? Coz I found 19 out of 20 google searches take me to Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar for 'rooting XWLSN' ? Perplexed wallah...
Is all kernels for all versions? Some threads bring users with severe issues for flashing mismatch kernels..
A lil more info pls
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In fact, Philz kernel is the stock kernel itself. So its the most compatible mate!
Siyah is a custom kernel that can be tweaked to ur liking. Unless u really want to do that, I suggest you go for Philz.
Please read what I answered Sagar above regarding choosing the correct kernel.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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insaf_mohd said:
I really don't know about that, all what I need is a stable root kernel which mostly gives the same stability of stock ones, ability to PC connectivity without issues, ability remove bloatwares and that's it. No bigger games!
I appreciate a further feed from immortalneo and others
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Then you need Philz mate.
Forgive me if I am wrong, but you really need to read a lot. That way, you can dispel whatever fears you have of these stuff, and have a safe and pleasant experience doing so.
I am giving you the correct kernel's link, but I really insist you read the first few posts of the Philz kernel thread given above.
Better safe than sorry!
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immortalneo said:
Not for Siyah, since its a custom kernel.
But Philz is the stock kernel itself, and hence it differs for different regions/builds (like CF kernels).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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In fact, Philz kernel is the stock kernel itself. So its the most compatible mate!
Siyah is a custom kernel that can be tweaked to ur liking. Unless u really want to do that, I suggest you go for Philz.
Please read what I answered Sagar above regarding choosing the correct kernel.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Then you need Philz mate.
Forgive me if I am wrong, but you really need to read a lot. That way, you can dispel whatever fears you have of these stuff, and have a safe and pleasant experience doing so.
I am giving you the correct kernel's link, but I really insist you read the first few posts of the Philz kernel thread given above.
Better safe than sorry!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Thanks mate I know I have to read a lot but I do read on purposes only so will be the kind of questions from me ..not yet been towards being an Android baba
Luckily I downloaded the same file that you gave (latest one on top) and gonna flash it from recovery mode, I hope there are no further actions that it'll add the Superuser and related stuff along.
See ya back
insaf_mohd said:
Thanks mate I know I have to read a lot but I do read on purposes only so will be the kind of questions from me ..not yet been towards being an Android baba
Luckily I downloaded the same file that you gave (latest one on top) and gonna flash it from recovery mode, I hope there are no further actions that it'll add the Superuser and related stuff along.
See ya back
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U don't have to read every little thing, but you must read everything about what you are gonna do.
Good luck!
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Hey can you tell me something? What is csr
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R3M768 said:
Hey can you tell me something? What is csr
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Did you mean CSC? Give clues on csr..
Sorry mate my mistake scr,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155862 and while we are on it what is csc?
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R3M768 said:
Sorry mate my mistake scr,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155862 and while we are on it what is csc?
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As quoted by Intratech:
CSC*is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
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SCR means 'wallpaper scrolling'..
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R3M768 said:
Sorry mate my mistake scr,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155862 and while we are on it what is csc?
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The SCR mentioned there is Wallpaper scrolling on or off, which version of ROM you are flashing those modes to?
See this link for whatabouts on CSC
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First sorry for my bad english.i hope that can be understand.
I think i mistaken deleted the system font.and now my phone is stuck on the samsung screen.
so how can i replace back the system font without delete all the data on my phone?
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My phone details.(Will this details useful?)
Android version 2.3.2 or 2.3.3 i forgot.
phone rooted (i follow the tut on GalaxyS2Root )
when i press the button volume up+home +lock
the few thing what i saw.
Android System recovery(3e)
Enter : Ok Key , Select :Vol Up /Vol Down
1>reboot system now
2>apply update from sdcard
3>wipe data/factory reset
4>wipe cache partition
Thanks for u time.
Option 3.
You have obviously deleted some important system files, and now ur phone is stuck in what is known as a 'bootloop'.
If u knew which firmware u currently have, simply flashing that via Odin will restore the deleted files.
If u don't know, or are not sure, you can flash any stock GB firmware via Odin to get out of the bootloop. But this will probably cause you to lose ur data and apps.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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MistahBungle said:
Option 3.
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Sorry if I sound stupid, but can we solve issues related to missing or corrupted system files by doing a factory reset?
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immortalneo said:
You have obviously deleted some important system files, and now ur phone is stuck in what is known as a 'bootloop'.
If u knew which firmware u currently have, simply flashing that via Odin will restore the deleted files.
If u don't know, or are not sure, you can flash any stock GB firmware via Odin to get out of the bootloop. But this will probably cause you to lose ur data and apps.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Sorry if I sound stupid, but can we solve issues related to missing or corrupted system files by doing a factory reset?
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Thanks for u answer,but im not really know either my "USB DEBUGGING?" is on or off . its that usb debugging important if i wan flash with my current firmware?
ownwayz said:
Thanks for u answer,but im not really know either my "USB DEBUGGING?" is on or off . its that usb debugging important if i wan flash with my current firmware?
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No, that setting is not important for Odin flashes.
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immortalneo said:
No, that setting is not important for Odin flashes.
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Lucky the setting not important.Im using S2 i9100.the firmware mean android version on the "About" there?something like 2.3.3 - 2.3.4 ?
i only know im using gingerbread
i never update my android version before.original firmware i bought on 2011 i think,
Do a factory reset or a re-flash.
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immortalneo said:
Do a factory reset or a re-flash.
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i also wanna to do a flash .but my thing inside is important for me.
how if i flash a wrong firmware?
k where i download the firmware.
ownwayz said:
i also wanna to do a flash .but my thing inside is important for me.
how if i flash a wrong firmware?
k where i download the firmware.
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Ur phone is more important than ur data.
If ur sure ur on gingerbread, try a factory reset first.
If that doesn't work, download the required firmware from sammobile.com.
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immortalneo said:
Ur phone is more important than ur data.
If ur sure ur on gingerbread, try a factory reset first.
If that doesn't work, download the required firmware from sammobile.com.
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ok im 100% im using gingerbread i already try factory reset .clean data/ cache.and then reboot.also the same.stuck on samsung screen.
ownwayz said:
ok im 100% im using gingerbread i already try factory reset .clean data/ cache.and then reboot.also the same.stuck on samsung screen.
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Then flash a stock firmware via Odin.
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immortalneo said:
Ur phone is more important than ur data.
If ur sure ur on gingerbread, try a factory reset first.
If that doesn't work, download the required firmware from sammobile.com.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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so which firmware i should download?
sorry im not expert in android please forgive for keep asking u
ownwayz said:
so which firmware i should download?
sorry im not expert in android please forgive for keep asking u
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You can download any firmware u like as long as u choose the correct model (I9100).
I suggest you visit here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
Enter ur details and u can see what all firmwares are available for ur region.
Choose one and download it. If ur confused, download a gingerbread firmware.
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immortalneo said:
You can download any firmware u like as long as u choose the correct model (I9100).
I suggest you visit here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
Enter ur details and u can see what all firmwares are available for ur region.
Choose one and download it. If ur confused, download a gingerbread firmware.
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downloading http://hotfile.com/dl/146336675/98a595c/I9100DXKI2_I9100OLCKH1_XME.zip.html
so all my picture gone?:crying:if gone omg sad man..my memories...
ownwayz said:
downloading http://hotfile.com/dl/146336675/98a595c/I9100DXKI2_I9100OLCKH1_XME.zip.html
so all my picture gone?:crying:if gone omg sad man..my memories...
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No mate.. not pictures! Ur personal files are safe! Only apps, settings, bookmarks, call history, messages, contacts, calendar entries and notes are lost.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
No mate.. not pictures! Ur personal files are safe! Only apps, settings, bookmarks, call history, messages, contacts, calendar entries and notes are lost.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Oic.ok thanks i waiting for the files now.let u know the result later
ownwayz said:
Oic.ok thanks i waiting for the files now.let u know the result later
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Good luck! :thumbup:
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immortalneo said:
Good luck! :thumbup:
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got any suggest way to flash?:good:
ownwayz said:
got any suggest way to flash?:good:
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Stock firmwares are flashed using Odin on ur PC.
If u are a newbie to flashing and stuff, please tell me and I will teach u.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Stock firmwares are flashed using Odin on ur PC.
If u are a newbie to flashing and stuff, please tell me and I will teach u.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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i totally don't know at all the first i root i was take a lot of courage to do tat haha.,:laugh:
After I rooted my UK S2, I found 3 things have stopped working:
1. Bluetooth
2. Voice control (causes the phone to freeze for about 8 seconds)
3. The home button (now does nothing)
I attempted to install (correct term?) android 4.2.2 and seemed to all go well, however, when I had finished flashing it, the phone booted, with the new startup screen, which just stayed there for 30 minutes. So I had to restore the phone to a backup from months ago.
The 3 broken things still don't work.
Help...
Tell me how u rooted, on which firmware u are now, which rom did u flash (correct term)?
U have the I9100 right?
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Yes I have a I9100 - UK version.
How rooted: I used Odin3v185 and the cable, connected to my Windows 7 PC..
The first file I used to root:
"CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.tar " - this failed. So I used
"Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar" - which worked.
My current "about phone" screen screenshot attached as an image. I am back on 4.0.4 as I restored a backup (with CWM) to get my phone to even start. But the other problems from my OP still exist.
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Which rom I flashed might be a moot point, because I am pretty sure I had these problems since I rooted the phone.
I am also not sure how to find which rom is on my phone. I assume the info in the screenshot is helpful, if not I will follow any instructions.
Hope someone can help. Thank you so much...
PS. One thing. I just remembered, before flashing the new rom, I backed up all the phone and SD card files to my PC HD, and then wiped both SD card and the phone memory.
You have 4.0.4 now, with Siyah v6 (according to your screen shot). That kernel should be ur problem.
Siyah v6 is for 4.1.2 JB ROMs.
Please flash Siyah v5.0.1 and see if the issues persist.
A word of advice:
Avoid doing factory reset or restoring nandroid backup while you're on 4.0.4. You're safe with the Siyah kernel, but I wouldn't take my chances with the eMMC Brickbug.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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UK_techhead said:
After I rooted my UK S2, I found 3 things have stopped working:
1. Bluetooth
2. Voice control (causes the phone to freeze for about 8 seconds)
3. The home button (now does nothing)
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For your information, rooting is not responsible for this. Its the kernel u used to root that is responsible.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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UK_techhead said:
I attempted to install (correct term?) android 4.2.2 and seemed to all go well, however, when I had finished flashing it, the phone booted, with the new startup screen, which just stayed there for 30 minutes.
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That is known as a 'bootloop'. It is quite common when upgrading from ICS to JB. A simple factory reset would have solved that bootloop.
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UK_techhead said:
I am back on 4.0.4 as I restored a backup (with CWM) to get my phone to even start
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I suggest you move far away from ICS 4.0.4. You can either upgrade to JB 4.1.2, or use ICS 4.0.3.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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UK_techhead said:
I am also not sure how to find which rom is on my phone
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Just check the Build Version to see which rom u currently have.
In ur case, u have XWLPT build, which is the stock 4.0.4 rom.
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All these rom version numbers are a bit of a headache.
Where should I get the roms from? Is there a site with a list of the roms?
Edit:
I got the Siyah v5.0.1 kernel here
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
Took 2 minutes to solve the problem.
UK_techhead said:
All these rom version numbers are a bit of a headache.
Where should I get the roms from? Is there a site with a list of the roms?
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I agree.
I just flashed Siyah v5.0.1 - It fixed the problem. I don't know how or why. Can you please explain?
Also, it didn't delete anything off the phone. But whatever I did before, deleted everything from my phone.
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Anyway who cares about that, the main thing for now is I want to get Jellybean onto my handset. What zip file should I get that will not cause my phone problems?
Its up to u mate wot u wnt if u wnt stock (4.1.2) its few out there like wanam,neat rom etc. or if u wnt cm10.1 (4.2.2) i prefer rootbox but u have to just read and make decision.
Best wot u can do before u flash rom download "rom nuke script" it will format all old rubish then u can flash. With stock i think u just download zip and flash a with cm 1st flash rom 2nd gapps and enjoy . but before that read read read good luck mate
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A will be good if u get gs2kernel nuke script its for kernel beford u flash new use script to clean old crap
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Best wot u can do before u flash rom download "rom nuke script" it will format all old rubish then u can flash.
Thanks. What is the advantage of using that? Or what does it prevent?
UK_techhead said:
Best wot u can do before u flash rom download "rom nuke script" it will format all old rubish then u can flash.
Thanks. What is the advantage of using that? Or what does it prevent?
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You start with a clean slate. No probability of errors due to old junk. Simple.
In my opinion, since u have 4.0.4, I would avoid that just to be extra safe.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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UK_techhead said:
I just flashed Siyah v5.0.1 - It fixed the problem. I don't know how or why. Can you please explain?
Also, it didn't delete anything off the phone. But whatever I did before, deleted everything from my phone.
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Again simple explanation:
Kernels control the hardware like bluetooth, wifi etc. They are different for different android versions. You used a kernel for Jellybean and so some hardware functionality was lost.
Flashing a kernel means replacing the previous kernel code with a new one. So it doesn't delete anything from ur phone.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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UK_techhead said:
the main thing for now is I want to get Jellybean onto my handset. What zip file should I get that will not cause my phone problems?
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Since u asked for a zip file, u are planning to flash JB via recovery, right?
Like stopro said, you must FIRST CHOOSE what type of a rom u want:
1. Stock firmware (with or without root)
2. Custom rom based on stock
3. Custom AOSP/AOKP rom
Once you decide on that, we can guide you better.
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So when I flash a new kernel, I have to root it again? Or my handset will stay rooted?
As for Jelly bean... I just want to start with the stock rom and stock kernel. Can you please tell me what to get.
UK_techhead said:
So when I flash a new kernel, I have to root it again? Or my handset will stay rooted?
As for Jelly bean... I just want to start with the stock rom and stock kernel. Can you please tell me what to get.
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No, once you root, flashing a kernel will not unroot you. You need to flash a stock firmware to unroot.
You get all stock firmwares from sammobile.com.
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Oh. I want to stay rooted. I guess I just want the stock jellybean. and a jellybean, rooted kernel.
sammobile needs me to be registered. worth it? Anywhere else I can get what I need?
Would you help me pick a guide for flashing my phone to jellybean?
UK_techhead said:
Oh. I want to stay rooted. I guess I just want the stock jellybean. and a jellybean, rooted kernel.
sammobile needs me to be registered. worth it? Anywhere else I can get what I need?
Would you help me pick a guide for flashing my phone to jellybean?
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Ur right.. u got the basic idea! :thumbup:
Registration is free mate! Worth it too! Because you can search for the exact firmware for ur region and carrier!
But if you don't want to register, find all generic stock firmwares here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23562820
Guide to flash is included in above thread.
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How do I flash the 564mb zip file I downloaded from sammobile.com ?
UK_techhead said:
How do I flash the 564mb zip file I downloaded from sammobile.com ?
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How to flash stock firmwares using Odin
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Hi everybody,
I came here for help, as I need to revert back to 2.3.6 official stock firmware of an i9100P and so far all the tuturials that I have found only talk about i9100 version.
Currently I have installed on the phone:
Model Number GT-I9100
Version: 4.1.2
Base version: I9100XXLS8
Kernel Version:
3.0.31-889555
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu Jan 31 14:48:54
KST 2013
Nº of compilation: JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
After checking the back of the phone and going to Samsung firmwares I have discovered that the stock 2.3.6 is I9100PBVKL2_I9100PFTMKL3_FTM which I have already downloaded.
I have 2 questions for which I would kindly ask for your help. I have searched for 2 days, but I could not find reliable information as to how to do this. And because I don't want to end up with a brick I come here for help.
1st question:
How can I revert back to the stock 2.3.6 ROM? Can I just flash it with odin, or do I need a special files for i9100P version?
2nd question:
After I get to 2.3.6 what do I have to do to root it?
Thank you all for your help.
Johev said:
1st question:
How can I revert back to the stock 2.3.6 ROM? Can I just flash it with odin, or do I need a special files for i9100P version?
2nd question:
After I get to 2.3.6 what do I have to do to root it?
Thank you all for your help.
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1. Simply flash stock firmware via Odin. No need of special files.
2. Root it by zergRush Exploit method.
One more thing - this is the general section. Please post questions in the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
1. Simply flash stock firmware via Odin. No need of special files.
2. Root it by zergRush Exploit method.
One more thing - this is the general section. Please post questions in the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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1000 Thanks immortalneo
I would just like to ask if I need to select Re-partition in Odin or just leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time in the flashing options.
Sorry for the follow up question, but in some tuturials they use special pit files and csc files to revert back and I just want to be sure that I don't screw this up.
Edit: did you notice that the phone is actually a i9100P with a i9100 4.1.2 firmware installed?
Johev said:
I would just like to ask if I need to select Re-partition in Odin or just leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time in the flashing options.
Sorry for the follow up question, but in some tuturials they use special pit files and csc files to revert back and I just want to be sure that I don't screw this up.
Edit: did you notice that the phone is actually a i9100P with a i9100 4.1.2 firmware installed?
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Yes, I did notice that. But its ok.
Just don't change any options in Odin. Leave them at their default settings.
Do not tick 'Re-partition' or use a PIT file.
For more info, read about flashing via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Yes, I did notice that. But its ok.
Just don't change any options in Odin. Leave them at their default settings.
Do not tick 'Re-partition' or use a PIT file.
For more info, read about flashing via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Thank you I was able to revert back to 2.3.6 and now the phone is working correctly again. I had some problems with not registering to the network. Now for the root I am not sure why but it did not work out, It looks as if it did work, but after the reboot I still don't have su installed and all the options (usb debug. and install outside sources are checked).
I will try to update it to 4.0.3 official and see if that helps to get root.
If I can bother you with one last thing, do you know if there is a I9100P 4.1.2 stock,rooted ROM? Nothing fancy just something light, bloatware free and rooted with the latest JB features and a usable NFC chip.
Thanks once again for all your help.
Johev said:
Now for the root I am not sure why but it did not work out, It looks as if it did work, but after the reboot I still don't have su installed and all the options (usb debug. and install outside sources are checked).
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What 'options' are u talking about mate?
And have u checked for root access using 'Root Checker' app from the Playstore?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Johev said:
I will try to update it to 4.0.3 official and see if that helps to get root.
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Which OS do u really want mate? GB, ICS or JB?
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Johev said:
If I can bother you with one last thing, do you know if there is a I9100P 4.1.2 stock,rooted ROM? Nothing fancy just something light, bloatware free and rooted with the latest JB features and a usable NFC chip.
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There are currently no custom ROMs for I9100P. But you can install any custom ROM meant for the I9100!
Of course, you will lose NFC capability after that. To get back NFC, re-enable NFC using this patch.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Dear immortalneo,
Thanks for all your help. The reason why I wanted to revert back to 2.3.6 was because I had a problem with the phone not registering to the network. Everything worked perfectly on the phone, but the phone would refuse to register to the network. After trying different SIM cards I even thought that I had a blocked IMEI, but as soon as I reverted back to 2.3.6 the network started working again which probably means that the IMEI is fine. (please comment)
Then I upgraded to 4.0.3 stock ROM and I get the no network problem again (it even showed Safe Mode on the bottom left side of the screen of the phone), but as soon as I try to root it with your suggested program I get the the network working (after it rebooted).
What a strange problem. So now I have a the stock 4.0.3 (full of bloatware ROM) which I can't root with zerglings. I checked with root checker and I get the message "sorry your phone is not rooted".
The objective is to have a stable working 4.1.2.
Any suggestions?
EDIT: reverted back to 2.3.6 for root but still can't root the phone. Please see the print screen with the end result.
Ok, I get your frustration.
U need a debloated stock rom, right? Try NeatRom Lite.
But since it is for I9100, u will have to use NFC Enabler patch also.
That will do..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Johev said:
What a strange problem. So now I have a the stock 4.0.3 (full of bloatware ROM) which I can't root with zerglings. I checked with root checker and I get the message "sorry your phone is not rooted".
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For rooting ICS, CF kernels or custom kernels are better than zergRush exploit method.
Just flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via Odin to get root on ICS 4.0.3.
Then you can flash NeatRom from CWM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Thanks for the suggestion of the ROM. Downloading it now.
Now any idea how to install this on a stock 2.3.6 which I can't root? Any way to get CWM on it without root?
Please see the annexed image in my last post.
EDIT: Perfect will do what you have suggested, I'll let you know how it went.
EDIT2: Got it working as intended, registering to the network without any problems (so far), and very smooth ROM. The only thing I could not find was a way to add the Samsung Account (does not appear in the account options), as in case my mother looses the phone, the tracking and locking options will come useful.
But all in all it is working well (knock on wood).
Thanks once again for all your help.
Johev said:
EDIT2: Got it working as intended, registering to the network without any problems (so far), and very smooth ROM. The only thing I could not find was a way to add the Samsung Account (does not appear in the account options), as in case my mother looses the phone, the tracking and locking options will come useful.
But all in all it is working well (knock on wood).
Thanks once again for all your help.
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Ur welcome!
U can ask about the samsung account issue in the NeatROM discussion thread. They can assist you in that.
Don't forget to add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Ur welcome!
U can ask about the samsung account issue in the NeatROM discussion thread. They can assist you in that.
Don't forget to add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thanks once again for the advice. I used search instead, found out that the lite version had it removed, downloaded a zip file with all the removed APK, I have extracted it and installed just the one that I needed and problem was solved.
So if the question is there, I normally find it without the need of bothering people.
Thank you for all your assistance with the not so famous version of the GSII the i9100P . Hope to help you one day as much as you did help me.
Have a nice week.
Hi all
I just flashed my device Galaxy I9100G with the Stock Official Firmwares as this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679636
And before i flash i did factory reset from android OS not from recovery mode (Settings -> backup -> Factory reset) then i flashed the Firmwares everything good and it work great, then i try to root as they say here in first method, but after i chose apply update from external storage in recovery mode an error appear saying "E:Failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)" and i don't have an external sdcard i am using internal 16 GB.
Please help me
Sorry if i post in wrong section but i am new user this is my first post and the forum didn't allow me to post in developer section
Sorry for my bad english too
Isn't that method for ICS instead of JB? You can look for a guide that tells you the steps with Odin (in other words: flash a custom kernel with Odin to give you root access).
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Donnie Sins said:
Isn't that method for ICS instead of JB? You can look for a guide that tells you the steps with Odin (in other words: flash a custom kernel with Odin to give you root access).
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There is no custom kernel for stock official yet and as i know the root operation the same for all OS and devices right ?
Alaal said:
There is no custom kernel for stock official yet and as i know the root operation the same for all OS and devices right ?
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Of course there is. Otherwise nobody could use rooted JB-roms. Look for Siyah for example.
Yes, as far as I know the steps are the same.
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Donnie Sins said:
Isn't that method for ICS instead of JB?
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It does work for JB, but unfortunately u require an external SD card for that.
@OP:
However, I recommend you flash Siyah v6 b5 kernel via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
It does work for JB, but unfortunately u require an external SD card for that.
@OP:
However, I recommend you flash Siyah v6 b5 kernel via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Thank you for replay, but are you sure there is no way to do this without sd card ?
And second this Siyah Kernal is it nased on Stock Offical ? and does it work on I9100G or only on I9100 ?
Thanks
Alaal said:
Thank you for replay, but are you sure there is no way to do this without sd card ?
And second this Siyah Kernal is it nased on Stock Offical ? and does it work on I9100G or only on I9100 ?
Thanks
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No way without an sd card.
Siyah is a custom kernel, but its good too. If you want to root with a stock based kernel, use Philz kernel.
U said u have I9100, right? Or is it I9100G?
Siyah doesn't work on I9100G.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
No way without an sd card.
Siyah is a custom kernel, but its good too. If you want to root with a stock based kernel, use Philz kernel.
U said u have I9100, right? Or is it I9100G?
Siyah doesn't work on I9100G.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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It's a G i forgot to say that sorry
Thank you
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It's a G i forgot to say that sorry
Thank you
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That's a really big mistake mate! If you had done anything related to the I9100 on ur device, you would very well have bricked it!
Both have differences in hardware, and hence use different kernels and ROMs.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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There is a separate section for ur device. Please check the stickies in that subforum.
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Hi I have a Samsung galaxy S2.I want to root it,but can`t fine the right kernel.Kernel versjon3.0.31-1071752 [email protected] 158#3..
I9100XXMS2...Build verson:JZO54.I9100XWLSN..Where can i find it?Send link to this email:[email protected]
Niceman585 said:
Hi I have a Samsung galaxy S2.I want to root it,but can`t fine the right kernel.Kernel versjon3.0.31-1071752 [email protected] 158#3..
I9100XXMS2...Build verson:JZO54.I9100XWLSN..Where can i find it?Send link to this email:[email protected]
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Use the search button. Look into your device's section.
A Hero Can Be Anyone.
This topic has been covered many times before.
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228856
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Kernel S2 nordic verson
Niceman585 said:
Hi I have a Samsung galaxy S2.I want to root it,but can`t fine the right kernel.Kernel versjon3.0.31-1071752 [email protected] 158#3..
I9100XXMS2...Build verson:JZO54.I9100XWLSN..Where can i find it?Send link to this email:[email protected]
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I have search for it but I can`t find it
Niceman585 said:
I have search for it but I can`t find it
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Where did u search for it?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Hi buddy.
According to your build no. (XWLSN), Siyah kernel 6.0b5 should work fine.
I am using stock jelly bean firmware from nordic region on my galaxy s2 and I rooted my device by insecure kernel method by using the above said kernel.
Cheers.
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I think philz works better in jb.
Sent from the little guy
immortalneo said:
This topic has been covered many times before.
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228856
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I have tried to find it XDA.I have used the search button, but nothing..I have been told that I can find the right kernel on XDA website. So if it is on XDA website, so can you show where?
Niceman585 said:
I have tried to find it XDA.I have used the search button, but nothing..I have been told that I can find the right kernel on XDA website. So if it is on XDA website, so can you show where?
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Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Next time, search better.
P.S. like another member said, you can also use Siyah v6 kernel to root, which can be found here:
www.gokhanmoral.com
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Next time, search better.
P.S. like another member said, you can also use Siyah v6 kernel to root, which can be found here:
www.gokhanmoral.com
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Ok..Siyah v6 failed when I used Odin..I see that the files are so big,i have list of another kernels to S2 are 8 mb.This you show me are 576mb..
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Ok..Siyah v6 failed when I used Odin..I see that the files are so big,i have list of another kernels to S2 are 8 mb.This you show me are 576mb..
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Huh? Am sorry, but I didn't get u. Kernels are very small files, usually 5 to 10 MB. Which file did u see having 576 MB?
And what message did Odin give when it failed? Can u post a screenshot of it?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Huh? Am sorry, but I didn't get u. Kernels are very small files, usually 5 to 10 MB. Which file did u see having 576 MB?
And what message did Odin give when it failed? Can u post a screenshot of it?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
This link says 576mb
That's the whole ROM.
Sent from the little guy
Niceman585 said:
Ok..Siyah v6 failed when I used Odin..I see that the files are so big,i have list of another kernels to S2 are 8 mb.This you show me are 576mb..
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Strange....it should not fail...maybe I was wrong somewhere..
Now for the size, siyah is a simple(but good) kernel which acts as a base for most of the kernels (eg dorimanx)..
Base Siyah kernel offers less options for customization as compared to other kernels that use siyah as base.
Other kernels offer far more options in stweaks compared to siyah.
Those "many" options may not be useful for all the users hence the size of siyah kernel is small as u said.
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Buddy I think u are mistaken.
U've downloaded a full rom instead of just a kernel.
www.d-h.st/frK
Just follow the link and download the kernel and give it a try via odin.
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[email protected] said:
Strange....it should not fail...maybe I was wrong somewhere..
Now for the size, siyah is a simple(but good) kernel which acts as a base for most of the kernels (eg dorimanx)..
Base Siyah kernel offers less options for customization as compared to other kernels that use siyah as base.
Other kernels offer far more options in stweaks compared to siyah.
Those "many" options may not be useful for all the users hence the size of siyah kernel is small as u said.
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Buddy I think u are mistaken.
U've downloaded a full rom instead of just a kernel.
www.d-h.st/frK
Just follow the link and download the kernel and give it a try via odin.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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It worked now with Siyah kernel.It`s rooted now.I now need a clean new android rom JB 4.2.2 for my S2 nordic verson. Which one is best?
Niceman585 said:
It worked now with Siyah kernel.It`s rooted now.I now need a clean new android rom JB 4.2.2 for my S2 nordic verson. Which one is best?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40998828&postcount=3
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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