Hello.
I have samsung S2 model GP-I9100 my number compilation is IML 74K.UHLPO
version kernel: 3.0.15-I9100UHLPO-CL553479 [email protected] # 3 Android 4.0.3
PDA: I9100UHLPO
PHONE: I9100UHLPG
CSC: I9100PCWLP3 .
I want change my ICS 4.0.3 to 4.0.4.
What kernel for root a need download? Please. thank you.
Any prerooted kernel works.
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Read some...and your device will live longer.
Three questions...
1. Why do you want to root it? To upgrade to 4.0.4, u don't need root!
2. Why do you want 4.0.4? Haven't read about the brickbug issue?
3. Why not go for 4.1.2 then? Its the latest update.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Please reply here instead of by PM.
Rricaurte22 said:
Three questions...
1. Why do you want to root it? To upgrade to 4.0.4, u don't need root!
I don't know. I think need root my SG2. But I mistake.My phone is factory unlocked.
2. Why do you want 4.0.4? Haven't read about the brickbug issue?
No. did not read about this issue, did not know about it. I'm new to this topic
3. Why not go for 4.1.2 then? Its the latest update.
because I read it consumes more battery , not if I'm wrong.
Finally you think I should do with my:
GT-I9100
4.0.3
PDA:I9100UHLPO
PHONE:I9100UHLPG
CSC:I9100PCWLP3
Thanks for your advice and review
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To install a stock firmware, u don't need to root. U simply need to download the firmware u need and flash it using odin.
Please read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
To be safe on 4.0.4, u need to be on a custom safe kernel.
Battery life depends on a lot of things, most importantly on how u use ur phone, what apps u have etc. JB cannot be blamed for poor battery life.
As for what you can do, you can do anything u like - stay on 4.0.3, update to 4.0.4 or even upgrade to 4.1.2.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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That's why you turn the PM system off (n00bs can't help themselves).
MistahBungle said:
That's why you turn the PM system off (n00bs can't help themselves).
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True..
Unfortunately turning it off would mean no more PMs from friends and fellow members!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
You can leave it on for friends and/or moderators.
MistahBungle said:
You can leave it on for friends and/or moderators.
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Thanks for the tip mate! I didn't think there would be an option like that.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Please help me!
I've a I9100 updated via Kies to Jelly Bean. I tried to root it but I used a wrong version, a one for the I9000G.
It worked for a while, but now it reboot for ever!!!
I downloaded the official Firmware from SamMobile and flash it (as PDA) by ODIN, but I didn't recovered, It bootloops again!
How can I solve this problem?
Is there a way to download the flash image (I didn't any backup prior to root ).
Thank you very much!
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DareDevil73 said:
Please help me!
I've a I9100 updated via Kies to Jelly Bean. I tried to root it but I used a wrong version, a one for the I9000G.
It worked for a while, but now it reboot for ever!!!
I downloaded the official Firmware from SamMobile and flash it (as PDA) by ODIN, but I didn't recovered, It bootloops again!
How can I solve this problem?
Is there a way to download the flash image (I didn't any backup prior to root ).
Thank you very much!
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Try reading this thread.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Try reading this thread.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thank you very much, but I've already solved my problem flashing an unbranded original firmware.
Now I've got only a problem : the updates via Kies are no more available. Why? The firmware is a stock firmware!
DareDevil73 said:
Thank you very much, but I've already solved my problem flashing an unbranded original firmware.
Now I've got only a problem : the updates via Kies are no more available. Why? The firmware is a stock firmware!
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I've had the pleasure of owning a Samsung smartphone since October 2010. With that, please trust me when I say this: Kies is rubbish! The amount of stuff this program installs into your PC to do what's easily done by connecting via Mass Storage mode? Nuts! The amount of time it spends trawling the net and using up vital battery power while it runs in background on your phone? Insane! The best way to have a i9100 (or any other Android device) running is with a custom ROM - that way you can at least remove any app or 'bloatware' you don't want before you bring the phone to life.
My advice? In short: totally clean out and factory reset your phone, flash the stock i9100 SamMobiles JB release using Odin, root your phone, choose a custom ROM that you like the look of, flash it in and then discover the brilliance of the i9100 that lies beneath the stock standard offering...
djshotty said:
I've had the pleasure of owning a Samsung smartphone since October 2010. With that, please trust me when I say this: Kies is rubbish! The amount of stuff this program installs into your PC to do what's easily done by connecting via Mass Storage mode? Nuts! The amount of time it spends trawling the net and using up vital battery power while it runs in background on your phone? Insane! The best way to have a i9100 (or any other Android device) running is with a custom ROM - that way you can at least remove any app or 'bloatware' you don't want before you bring the phone to life.
My advice? In short: totally clean out and factory reset your phone, flash the stock i9100 SamMobiles JB release using Odin, root your phone, choose a custom ROM that you like the look of, flash it in and then discover the brilliance of the i9100 that lies beneath the stock standard offering...
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I agree with you, but there is a reason why I have to keep my phone with original software.
Is there a way to make it compatible again with Kies updates?
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DareDevil73 said:
Thank you very much, but I've already solved my problem flashing an unbranded original firmware.
Now I've got only a problem : the updates via Kies are no more available. Why? The firmware is a stock firmware!
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U have already upgraded to official jellybean right?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
U have already upgraded to official jellybean right?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Yes I do.
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DareDevil73 said:
Yes I do.
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Then how can u possibly get any more updates? u already have JB right..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Then how can u possibly get any more updates? u already have JB right..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I mean "future updates" of course!
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DareDevil73 said:
I mean "future updates" of course!
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Future updates?
Good luck with that!
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur topic...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
DareDevil73 said:
I agree with you, but there is a reason why I have to keep my phone with original software.
Is there a way to make it compatible again with Kies updates?
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Yes, install a Samsung-based custom ROM.
As for a reason why you have to keep your phone with Original software, is it a phone supplied by your employer? If so, then it's Yours to do as you please with, because use of the device is part of your salary package. Other than that, all which is altered by installing a custom ROM can be restored, simply by doing a nandroid backup of the original firmware before installing the new ROM...
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How can I edit the title?!
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How can I edit the title?!
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When you press edit post, press on "Go
Advanced." There you go.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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so i've decided to downgrade back to ics as im getting kinda bored with jelly bean. can i safely flash stock ics firmware via mobil odin? as i cant use usb connection as my pc wont detect my device. also i saw in a thread something about a brick problem with 4.0.4. what is all that about and can i flash stock Australia XSA I9100XWLPW ics 4.0.4 from Mobile Odin safely or will i need to flash 4.0.3 and upgrade ota?
Fix your usb problem first.If you dont theres a chance you could be in trouble.
You can flash firmwares directly using Mobile Odin. And brickbug affects stock 4.0.4 firmware with stock kernels.
For more info, feel free to use search..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
You can flash firmwares directly using Mobile Odin. And brickbug affects stock 4.0.4 firmware with stock kernels.
For more info, feel free to use search..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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i have flashed other firmware via mobile odin, was just curious if there was anything i should know about downgrading. also i had a bit of a look but im not sure i understand what it means by brickbug affecting 4.0.4 roms and stock kernels. does that mean it wont work at all with stock 4.0.4 kernel? and do i need to do something extra to use 4.0.4?
Joomlad said:
i have flashed other firmware via mobile odin, was just curious if there was anything i should know about downgrading. also i had a bit of a look but im not sure i understand what it means by brickbug affecting 4.0.4 roms and stock kernels. does that mean it wont work at all with stock 4.0.4 kernel? and do i need to do something extra to use 4.0.4?
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Mate, you really need to read a lot more.
Downgrading/upgrading is no different when ur flashing a firmware via Odin/Mobile Odin. And like theunderling said, a working computer connection might save u one day...
As for Brickbug, there are many threads here that will help u out..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Mate, you really need to read a lot more.
Downgrading/upgrading is no different when ur flashing a firmware via Odin/Mobile Odin. And like theunderling said, a working computer connection might save u one day...
As for Brickbug, there are many threads here that will help u out..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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thanks. could u possibly suggest a couple of threads for me to read? i have been looking but alot of it i dont quite understand
also will i get the brickbug if i flash 4.0.3 and update via software update as normal?
Joomlad said:
thanks. could u possibly suggest a couple of threads for me to read? i have been looking but alot of it i dont quite understand
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Here are a couple of threads:
http://bit.ly/ZcAjiL
Feel free to ask any doubts after reading..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Here are a couple of threads:
http://bit.ly/ZcAjiL
Feel free to ask any doubts after reading..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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@OP: Read the words "...after reading..." twice pleace.
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ok so after some reading what i understand is that the brickbug only comes about if i wipe with CWM on stock 4.0.4 with stock kernel?
therefore if i have a custom kernel like siyah or use stock recovery to wipe everything should be fine?
You just answered your own question with the first sentence of your last post.
Joomlad said:
ok so after some reading what i understand is that the brickbug only comes about if i wipe with CWM on stock 4.0.4 with stock kernel?
therefore if i have a custom kernel like siyah or use stock recovery to wipe everything should be fine?
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Good work!
Brickbug occurs when u wipe with CWM while on a stock kernel on 4.0.4. If u flash a custom 'safe' kernel, no more risk of bricking even if u wipe.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
hi there. noob here, just making sure I understood this superbrick issue: if I flash via ODIN a 4.0.3 official firmware+kernel, I am safe from the bug even if I wipe data/factory reset later? thanks...
As long as you're not on 4.0.4 you're safe.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
As long as you're not on 4.0.4 you're safe.
Sent from the little guy
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Thanks for the quick reply!:good:
Hi, I recently updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) to Jelly Bean (4.1.2). I have been using the new OS version for a while now and don't like some of the changes that Samsung have implemented. So I was wondering if there is a way of downgrading the OS back to ICS 4.0.4 (the latest official release). Is there a way to select a custom version in Kies and simply update that way? Or am I stuck with Jelly Bean and will just have to adjust to the changes
HTC_645 said:
Hi, I recently updated my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0.4) to Jelly Bean (4.1.2). I have been using the new OS version for a while now and don't like some of the changes that Samsung have implemented. So I was wondering if there is a way of downgrading the OS back to ICS 4.0.4 (the latest official release). Is there a way to select a custom version in Kies and simply update that way? Or am I stuck with Jelly Bean and will just have to adjust to the changes
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Download any firmware you want from sam mobile website and follow the instructions. You can downgrade to ICS easily.
Dark Emotion said:
Download any firmware you want from sam mobile website and follow the instructions. You can downgrade to ICS easily.
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Is there any official methods or do I have to use a third party?
HTC_645 said:
Is there any official methods or do I have to use a third party?
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Its called Odin. U flash firmwares with it.
Please read as much as possible and use search before u attempt anything. Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
*gets the trowel & cement ready*
MistahBungle said:
*gets the trowel & cement ready*
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+1
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
@OP:
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 stock firmwares using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
@OP:
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 stock firmwares using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Ok, Thank you for your help
HTC_645 said:
Ok, Thank you for your help
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Ur welcome!
Feel free to ask any doubts you may have after reading...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
downgrade to gingerbread
can we downgrade to gingerbread. just wanna see how it feels .its long time away from gingerbread.now on omega v22.pl reply n tell if there is chance of brick to dongrade from jelly bean 2 gingerbread.
immortalneo said:
Ur welcome!
Feel free to ask any doubts you may have after reading...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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raaj313 said:
can we downgrade to gingerbread. just wanna see how it feels .its long time away from gingerbread.now on omega v22.pl reply n tell if there is chance of brick to dongrade from jelly bean 2 gingerbread.
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Struggling to increase ur post count mate?
Yes, u can downgrade to GB directly without risk of bricking (unless you don't know how to do it).
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
if firmware from samamobile is used will i have to re-root my phone?
R3M768 said:
if firmware from samamobile is used will i have to re-root my phone?
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Yes, you will. Because you will return to stock and hence become unrooted.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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damn, i guess the easiest way to root again without any harm is to flash an insecure kernel for my baseband from xda with odin right?(same as i did when i first rooted my phone)
R3M768 said:
damn, i guess the easiest way to root again without any harm is to flash an insecure kernel for my baseband from xda with odin right?(same as i did when i first rooted my phone)
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Depends on ur firmware version. You won't find insecure kernels for JB.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
@immortalneo
hello there
i have samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 4.1.2 XWLSE and i want to downgrade back to my stock GB 2.3.5 JPKJ2
the question is can i use odin normally to flash this firmware or do i have to have bootloader and pit files and where to get them ??
silyboy said:
@immortalneo
hello there
i have samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 4.1.2 XWLSE and i want to downgrade back to my stock GB 2.3.5 JPKJ2
the question is can i use odin normally to flash this firmware or do i have to have bootloader and pit files and where to get them ??
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Just flash via Odin using only PDA, phone and CSC files, nothing else.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
food assabit
immortalneo said:
Just flash via Odin using only PDA, phone and CSC files, nothing else.
View attachment 1928610
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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thanks alot i flashed back the rom using odin but i want to ask for one more favour i want to root my phone but i cant find the right kernel what to do
the firmware is 2.3.5 JPKJ2
can u help me pllllz
silyboy said:
thanks alot i flashed back the rom using odin but i want to ask for one more favour i want to root my phone but i cant find the right kernel what to do
the firmware is 2.3.5 JPKJ2
can u help me pllllz
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If u only want root and not CWM, try zergRush exploit method.
If u want CWM, post ur 'About Phone' details here and let me know.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
If u only want root and not CWM, try zergRush exploit method.
If u want CWM, post ur 'About Phone' details here and let me know.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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i already used zergRush exploit method and rooted the phone and know i need to CWM here is my status
- SOLVED - (Thanks to immortalneo )
Hello, noob here D:
Here's the story.. I recently got a Galaxy S2 i9100. It's updated to the 4.1.2 thingy.
Tried to root it, used odin and CF-ROOT v5.5 in the process. Odin said it was OK but I got stuck on the yellow triangle.
Found a guide, guide said to install Stock Rom.. so I did. (Stock rom is I9100XWLPU_I9100XXLQ6_I9100XEZLP3_HOME.tar )
Now there's no yellow triangle but it's stuck on the flashy S screen.
I never had a smartphone, and I don't understand most of the words people use here (mainly that 'flash it' thing xD )
I tried to look for a post or anything to solve this but kinda failed..
Help?
What you have is called a 'bootloop' mate.. it can be sorted out.
Which android version do u have now? Its 4.0.4 right? 4.0.4 is subject to risk of eMMC Brickbug.
So, I suggest you download another stock firmware (other than 4.0.4) and flash it via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
What you have is called a 'bootloop' mate.. it can be sorted out.
Which android version do u have now? Its 4.0.4 right? 4.0.4 is subject to risk of eMMC Brickbug.
So, I suggest you download another stock firmware (other than 4.0.4) and flash it via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thanks for the reply :good:
about the version.. I'm pretty sure I mentioned it was 4.1.2 xD
So all I have to do is download a stock firmware that's for my version and flash it?
DaN00b said:
Thanks for the reply :good:
about the version.. I'm pretty sure I mentioned it was 4.1.2 xD
So all I have to do is download a stock firmware that's for my version and flash it?
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U mentioned 4.1.2. You also mentioned flashing stock firmware XWLPU, which is 4.0.4.
Yes, simply download a 4.1.2 firmware for ur region from sammobile.com and flash via Odin.
If it still bootloops, boot to recovery and do a factory reset.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
U mentioned 4.1.2. You also mentioned flashing stock firmware XWLPU, which is 4.0.4.
Yes, simply download a 4.1.2 firmware for ur region from sammobile.com and flash via Odin.
If it still bootloops, boot to recovery and do a factory reset.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Hmm okay, thanks a lot : )
Just a final question.. I got my phone from Russia but I live in a different place.. does it affect the firmware I need to download?
Nvm! I'm pretty sure I found the firmware I need. If I have any other questions, I'll ask
Thanks again : )
DaN00b said:
Hmm okay, thanks a lot : )
Just a final question.. I got my phone from Russia but I live in a different place.. does it affect the firmware I need to download?
Nvm! I'm pretty sure I found the firmware I need. If I have any other questions, I'll ask
Thanks again : )
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Nope, it doesn't matter which region's u download.
Do let know what happens.
And please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post if u succeed.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Nope, it doesn't matter which region's u download.
Do let know what happens.
And please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post if u succeed.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Okay, the problem is solved
After flashing the stock rom, had to wait a little bit at the boot screen but it moved on and now everythings alright.
Thanks for the help
And ofc, added the [solved] thingy
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
---------- Post added at 06:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 PM ----------
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