Hello, I have my old I9100 with insane chip that I want to update through Odin using latest NEE firmware. Is it safe to do this or can I permanently brick my phone that way? If its safe which one of the tree firmwares released in march should I use? I have googled and found no real answers anywhere.
These three firmwares available at Sammobile
I9100XWLSN_I9100OXXLS8
I9100XWLSJ_I9100OXXLS7
I9100XWLSD_I9100OXXLS6
My phone now:
GT-I9100
eMMC chip Type: VYL00M FwRev: 0X19
Android 4.0.3
Baseband
I9100XXLPX
Thanks
Flashing via Odin is safe and doesn't brick ur phone.
And since u have 4.0.3, ur safe from it.
Please read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Tigervilja said:
These three firmwares available at Sammobile
I9100XWLSN_I9100OXXLS8
I9100XWLSJ_I9100OXXLS7
I9100XWLSD_I9100OXXLS6
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It doesn't matter which u choose, they are almost similar. Try XWLSN. That's the latest.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I have an Orange UK S2 branded phone with a kernel version of i9100BVLPH-CL969772. I would like to root and eventually flash a ROM with jelly Bean onto the phone
I am reading the forums and I am trying to find an Insecure/Original Kernels for my phone but with no luck. I can however fine a baseband version of i9100BVLPE
I would be grateful if someone could point me to were I can find the Insecure/Original Kernels
Thanks in advance
Wayne
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619525
PS: So ur device is an i9100P, right?!
CHEERS
Hannibal226 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619525
PS: So ur device is an i9100P, right?!
CHEERS
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Thank you for your reply. My phone is just the GT-i900 and I've look on that link and there is nothing or should I say not relating to my kernel version
WMB37 said:
Thank you for your reply. My phone is just the GT-i900 and I've look on that link and there is nothing or should I say not relating to my kernel version
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there is no exact matching insecure kernel for ur firmware BVLPH so u can either choose the nearest one available that is BVLPD in link below
http://d-h.st/users/LyriquidPerfection/?fld_id=2886#files
or u can simply downld the Tar version of Siyah kernel v4.1.5 or 5.0.1 (tar file for ODin) and flash the same thro ODIN to root ur device
Siyah kernel
Sun90 said:
there is no exact matching insecure kernel for ur firmware BVLPH so u can either choose the nearest one available that is BVLPD in link below
or u can simply downld the Tar version of Siyah kernel v4.1.5 or 5.0.1 (tar file for ODin) and flash the same thro ODIN to root ur device
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Hi there thank you for the info. I have been to the site but there are two versions what is the difference between the original and the insecure versions?
Advice!
Hi,
I'm new to all this so not sure which insecure and secure kernels to use! Help would be fantastic.
My phones details are:
Model - gt-i9100
Version 4.0.4
Baseband version - I9100BVLPE
Kernel version - 3.0.15-I9100BVLPH-CL969772 [email protected] #3 smp preempt mon 30 jul 15:28:47kst 2012
Build IMM76D.BVLPH
Once rooted is there anything else I should remember to do/not do? I.e will any firmware updates via Kies overwrite anything etc?
Thanks
Stuart
stuexeter said:
Hi,
I'm new to all this so not sure which insecure and secure kernels to use!
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Since you are obviously new to rooting and flashing, may I suggest you read:
Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2
Recovery and Download modes
How to flash using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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After reading all that, simply flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via Odin to root ur phone and be safe from Brickbug!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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stuexeter said:
Once rooted is there anything else I should remember to do/not do? I.e will any firmware updates via Kies overwrite anything etc?
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Just be careful while using root apps and flashing and stuff. Avoid updating via Kies while ur rooted. It may cause issues.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Since you are obviously new to rooting and flashing, may I suggest you read:
Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2
Recovery and Download modes
How to flash using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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After reading all that, simply flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via Odin to root ur phone and be safe from Brickbug!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Just be careful while using root apps and flashing and stuff. Avoid updating via Kies while ur rooted. It may cause issues.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Yikes! A lot to take in. Cheers.
stuexeter said:
Yikes! A lot to take in. Cheers.
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And once you're rooted, don't forget to take an EFS backup too.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
I have sgs2 gti9100 (bought from china) ??currently i have 2.3.3, everything is working very fine but after updating to ics or jb lock screen doesn't work, why is this happening?
gdstheking said:
but after updating to ics or jb lock screen doesn't work
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Well, which is it that u have now? ICS or JB?
Please provide more details as to which firmware u updated to, how u updated (OTA, Kies or Odin) and which version of android...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Well, which is it that u have now? ICS or JB?
Please provide more details as to which firmware u updated to, how u updated (OTA, Kies or Odin) and which version of android...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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now i have 2.3.6 (I9100XWKL1_I9100ODDKL1_I9100DDKL1_HOME.tar)
but i want to update to 4.1.2 (I9100XWLS8_I9100XXLS8_I9100FOPLS3_HOME.tar)
on updating via odin,i found lockscreen is not working and on holding power key phone reboots/shutdown.
i performed the same method on another S2, but didnt found any such problem with this one...my 2nd S2 works flawlessly..y such prblm with the 1st one of lockscreen.
gdstheking said:
now i have 2.3.6 (I9100XWKL1_I9100ODDKL1_I9100DDKL1_HOME.tar)
but i want to update to 4.1.2 (I9100XWLS8_I9100XXLS8_I9100FOPLS3_HOME.tar)
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Thank you.. :thumbup:
It could be because of all the flashing u did previously.
I dont know if it will solve your problem, but maybe u can try flashing a wipe script that will remove all unwanted files and prepare your phone for a new ROM...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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On second thought, don't try that. That would require you to root and install CWM.
Have you tried doing a factory reset before and after flashing via Odin?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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"
Sent from my SGS II
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Report ur post to a moderator and have it moved to the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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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Report ur post to a moderator and have it moved to 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"
Sent from my SGS II
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"
Sent from my SGS II
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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"
Sent from my SGS II
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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?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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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"
Sent from my SGS II
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"
Sent from my SGS II
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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"
Sent from my SGS II
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"
Sent from my SGS II
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.
Hey Guys,
I've been searching internet for many hours now and I just can't find answer for my question.
Someone brought this phone over from UK, unlocked it, so it's carrier free and I bought this phone.
It has version 4.0.4
I heard that this phone can be updated to 4.1.2, which I've been wanting to do for quite some time now.
I understand that there are country specific updates, but I don't understand which one should I use?
I tried using Kies, but Kies is saying that I already have latest firmware version (although it's 4.0.4)
I would really want to update to 4.1.2, but I don't know which version to use in my case.
Do I need rooted phone to update it?
You dont need root to update to a stock firmware.
You can choose any country's firmware, it wont make a difference. Just make sure its an unbranded firmware.
If your phone does get locked after updating, simply unlock it after rooting.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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You might want to read about the eMMC Brickbug issue on 4.0.4. And also make a backup of ur EFS too.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Which guide/tutorial would you suggest using?
techzune.com/tutorial-how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-to-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean/ would this be ok?
I'm a bit unsure because each tutorial has different 4.1.2 update size
viltnieks said:
Which guide/tutorial would you suggest using?
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Since ur on 4.0.4, first I suggest you read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
XDA is full of guides on how to flash a stock firmware. First try searching for it.
If u still cant find any guides:
1. Download a stock firmware from sammobile.com.
2. Download Odin.
3. Extract the firmware into a folder.
4. Put phone into Download mode and connect to PC.
5. Flash using Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
I'm on 4.0.4
Yes, I did find some guides, I was just asking which one would you recommend best
viltnieks said:
Which guide/tutorial would you suggest using?
techzune.com/tutorial-how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-to-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean/ would this be ok?
I'm a bit unsure because each tutorial has different 4.1.2 update size
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Please stick to tutorials found on XDA website! We can help you better!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Thank you for showing be brick bug!
viltnieks said:
Thank you for showing be brick bug!
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And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
Or you can use kTool by Hellcat from the Playstore.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hi,
I was flashing the phone now its not getting started just the logo appears .
kindly provide any rom along wid the csc and the modem files pls
Rom: from sammobile.com
Guide: search on XDA
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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And if u want help for ur bootloop, please provide more details as to what model u have, what files u flashed and any other relevant info.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II