Hi all,
I want to be sure here for obvious reasons, i had a rooted s3 with custom rom/firmware, which i then used triangle, went back to stock and unrooted. However the firmware i installed isnt what i wanted, i read that the firmware with xx in it was for uk use but it seems to be primarily for israil as it has jewish as its default language and a jewish calender installed as default. So i have now downloaded which i hope is a tmobile uk firmware 19300xxella_i9300t from sammy. will i need to root again then install this with odin then reset counter then unroot and will this download cover the rom and firmware as im never to sure the firmware (screen entered when holding volume up, power button and middle button is now official stock. but not sure if this will allow me to install the official?
is theis file 19300xxella_i9300t the rom or firmware im now confused
You dont have to root to flash stock rom. You might need to reset your S3 though..
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Just download the stock rom that you want (e.g. from sammobile.com) and flash it via Odin. Afterwards do a factory reset and you should be good to go. No root required.
Follow the flashing via Odin section of the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26530736
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chrismast said:
Just download the stock rom that you want (e.g. from sammobile.com) and flash it via Odin. Afterwards do a factory reset and you should be good to go. No root required.
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that's excellent. thanks guys
One thing i dont understand though. Are the firmwares listed on sammobile.com the roms i need, because there are no roms listed just firmware and this is what keeps confusing me
fatfei said:
that's excellent. thanks guys
One thing i dont understand though. Are the firmwares listed on sammobile.com the roms i need, because there are no roms listed just firmware and this is what keeps confusing me
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Firmware means the full firmware and operating system and modem.
Rom is just a word used to describe a firmware file .
Stock rom stock firmware the same .
jje
JJEgan said:
Firmware means the full firmware and operating system and modem.
Rom is just a word used to describe a firmware file .
Stock rom stock firmware the same .
jje
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Thanks for clearing that up. I think where ive read on various websites and forums these terms used incorrectly it threw me out. Thanks for clarifying that.
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is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
hpsauce37 said:
is it possible to reinstall the latest firmware with kies?
I update twice as it advised me to do but since then i seem to be getting problems. phone is heating up badly and whenever it has been turned off and i switch it back on i get an error message saying 'com.android could not be started etc and then it asks me to force close the app.
I want to re run the latest firmware but dont know how to.
ps. i have tried a master reset already and still has the same problem.
advice please
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Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
101matt101 said:
Don't use Kies, use Odin, it's far less temperamental. Just download th XWKE2 firmware from samfirmware.com and flash in the PDA section of Odin
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i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
hpsauce37 said:
i have downloaded odin but using the links for latest firmware it says its going to take a day lol!
anyone got anywhere else i can get it from
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Wow, that's a hell of a long time, leave it to download overnight? Mine took a while but only because it's a big file and it certainly didn't take a day! I'm sorry I don't know anywhere else to get stock firmware from apart from Samfirmware.com and the god awful Kies...
Its not posted on here by any chance using a different upload service .
jje
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
Perryb said:
I have installed an unsecure kernel in my galaxy s2 (GT I9100G) but since I cannot find the original stock kernel, I wanted to roll back to the stock android version that came with s2 and thus wanted to know how could I re-install the firmware from KIES.
Thanks
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You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
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ricey1986 said:
You need to reflash stock using ODIN before you can use kies, as Kies doesn't recognise custom kernels.
Ricey
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Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
Perryb said:
Will reflashing bring back the stock kernel and make the phone unrooted in short make it the way Samsung sold it to me?
Also, I am using Galaxy S2 I9100G build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2 and for it only 1 unsecured kernel was available at this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
I rooted my phone without any problem but since there's no way to get back the stock kernel, I am afraid that if need be, how am I gonna claim warranty for my device.
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Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
ricey1986 said:
Yes aslong as you flash the firmware that came with it t will be like as samsung sold it. Have a look at intratech's thread he may just have the kernel if you still have the original firmware on it already.
Ricey
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Yes, I do have the original firmware on it. Didn't have enough guts to play with custom ROM :/
I did check intratech's thread and found stock kernel for XWKJ2 but the thread titles says "Official i9100 Firmwares" whereas my phone shows i9100G. I guess this won't work.
And, when flashing to original firmware, will the kernel's be replaced to the original one's as well?
Thanks for suck quick replies Am just a n00b diving into Android
You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it http://www.hotfile.com/dl/136857418/c144909/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html
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You can extract the original kernel yourself if you want it [Link]
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Downloaded it. Now what do I do? Flash s2 with this, backup using titanium, root device and then use the stock to get rid of yellow triangle? Am I missing anything?
Thanks for your help
BTW, is there a way to get the latest available firmware in my country/region via KIES so that I can be 100% sure of being in right place
i cant post the link right now but you can google
"How to goback/use Kies update after using ODIN,Rooting or Custom Firmware : Video Guide"
and go the the dialandroid website they have a way to make it like original again
Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
Thanks everyone.
1. You need stock firmware, CF-Root only gives kernel.
3. As previously answered, CF-Root goes side by side with stock ROM, if there's no stock ROM available for latest CF-Root, get a lower version.
4. You should flash first stock, then CF-Root. You will loose root & CWM.
5. The thanks button is just below this answer, near the Quote button.
pancomido said:
Hi there,
Total noob here, so bear with me.
I recently bought a SGS2 and flashed it with CF-Root without any problem to KJ3.
Now, I saw there's this new KK2/5, with 2.3.6, and I was thinking about updating, if possible using CWM Manager. I guess I should follow the steps in the second part of this post.
Now my questions are:
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Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
1. Do I need to flash first the stock firmware? Or can I just directly flash the new CF-Root?
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I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
2. What does "factoryfs ("system") is mandatory part at the moment. " mean?
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CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
3. I noticed there is no stock KK5 in Intratech's thread so far (just a Frankenstein, still not completely sure what that means). Does that mean I cannot use KK5 CF-Root? Should I better go with KK2?
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Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
4. Can I flash directly CF-Root kernel and the rest of the stock firmware together? Or should I first flash the full stock FW and then flash CF-Root? Would I lose root and CMW then? That would mean I'd have to flash CF-Root via Odin, right?
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Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
5. Last stupid question. Where is the thanks button??
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Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
At first follow the instructions in this thread and flash kk2 or kk5 as you want the newest ;p : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Then when you flashed a full new firmware from that guide you can proceed to the instructions of CF-root with the matching kernel (kk2 or kk5 just the same version as you chosen in the previous step) from that topic to flash and gain root and CWM.
CF-root is only a kernel that is modified, so it is only a small part of a firmware but with nice extra features added.
pancomido said:
Thanks Az,
I can't see the Thanks button in any other thread. Do I have to write first before it becomes available?
So, if i need the stock kernel first, what are the instructions in the post I linked (CF-Root v5.0: Upgrading your firmware) for? Flashing full firmwares that already have CF-Root included? Wouldn't that be the same as if I got the other FW files (phone, CSC) from stock and added the CF-Root kernel (pda)?
Any idea about question #2?
Thanks again.
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Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
digi_fort said:
Yeah it activates in the forum/thread you write in .....
yup stock kernels are signed by samsung and hence are requred for flasing over CF_Root kernels. as they remove the yellow triangle. factoryfs simply stands for factory file system it is recommended to include in case the newer firmware has a change in the file system / tables if you don't include it while flashing firmware using CWM you might end up bricking your phone. But the FW flashing process through CWM is pretty complicated and cumbersome i use odin as it is a simple job.
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digi_fort said:
Firstly if you are flashing and rooting flawlessly you are no longer a noob ... i get you are trying to upgrade and root .........
I'd recommend you flash the stock firmware as there may be incompatibilities with the Kernel and existing PDA , MODEM and CSC. Plus no one just uses the newer kernel ppl flash / upgrade the entire firmware so that they can actually kernel is like the heart of the system responsible for power distribuation and stuff. PDA is the main firmware component UI sortof like the middleware .
CWM is usually used to flash the kernel or zImage files. For flashing entire firmware via SD card i'd recommend Mobile Odin Pro by Chainfire which consumes the entire tar file and keeps root intact. This'll change your firmware and kernel while keeping you rooted just flash a CF-Root after that.
Frankenstein is just a combination of different Modem/CSC(Usually Multi) and PDA of the latest firmwares which is combined for the best performance is most importantly Non-Wipe ROM. Intra usually puts in a Multi-CSC for several region's use.
Yeah pretty much but i'd say you give mobile Odin a try i've heard it's pretty cool. When using a computer use Stock first and then root.
Just left most button on the right side of this post is activated for a forum when you post for the first time.
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Super informative
pancomido said:
Thanks, everyone. Sorry for the crosspost, digi. When I saw your answer, I couldn't edit it for five minutes because I'm too new.
Anyway, I would try Mobile Odin Pro, but the country I'm in doesn't support paid apps, so it shows as incompatible with my device...
The only reason I'd wanted to use CMW was in order to avoid the flash counter (which is stupid because it is already on 2 or 3, I guess) and the yellow triangle removal process. So I guess it is not much of a problem.
Ok, so here's another question. What is this non-wipe stuff? It means I don't need to factory reset the phone after flashing?
Also, would you guys reccommend to use the Frankenstein FW with KK5 and the CF-Rooting to KK5? If these Frankenstein FW are created for better performance, the only difference is that they're not the stock configuration and won't allow me to update via Kies, but otherwise should give a better experience, right?
Sorry for being a scary cat, I just don't want to break my phone too quickly.
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Most of the stock roms provided directly are wipe means they reset the system SD card when flashed. Intratech removes the script from the ROM specifically from the Frankenstein. About CF's Mobile Odin there are other ways to get it PM ChainFire himself for it and just give him a beer offline. Any flash of a different region via Odin will not allow you to update via KIES for that you need to flash the stock ROM of your specific region and then update it to the new ROM for your region it will as it is be provided by intratech in his thread eliminating the use of KIES entirely.
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
pancomido said:
Nice, thanks. I've been reading on CF Mobile Odin, maybe I'll contact him and give it a try then.
So, any reason I should not flash the newest Frankestein FW and then root it with CF-Root?
Also, if CSC doesn't have anything to do with the supported languages, what does it do exactly? I read it is specific region settings, what if my carrier is not included? Would that be a problem? I live in China, using China Mobile.
Thanks, guys.
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Nope no reason why you should'nt ........ Frankenstein is pretty much stock only a bit tweaked .... personally i never flash CSC for my region ...... yea they are supposed to provide APN settings and all but for you guys there in china there have been certain issues .... i would recommend you flash the CSC after you flash the ROM your region's CSC would be available in the frankenstien section as well .... just ensure after flashing the ROM everything is in order.
Thanks digi. I almost forgot about this thread. I ended up flashing Frankenstein KK5 and then Siyah Kernel to give it a try. I didn't flash CSC, but I haven't had any problem. It seems APN settings are grabbed from the network or the SIM or something. I have no idea. What are the issues you referred to in China?
I am trying to find my way into a Chinese forum, but my limited Mandarin is making things difficult. After reading a lot, I arrived to the conclusion that most problems (battery, connectivity, gps lock...) are carrier/location related (I mean, if you flash correctly and everything seems to be running fine). So I thought I should try getting some local information. Hope I can achieve something, because I am getting really poor battery when wifi is on...
Is there any place where one can compare modem/kernel/rom/battery performance in relation to location/carrier. I think that would be sooo useful. Maybe I should give MIUI a try, since it is Chinese...
Hello how i can back to stock my galaxy s2? i rooted and put checkrom works nice but i want to learn how get back to stock again im confused
I didnt wrote down the pda version and kernel before install checkrom and rooted what recommend me to do?
thanks.
Just flash official firmware package from Intratech's XDA firmware thread via Odin.
Use your Product Code (sometimes found on your box) on the Chek Fus Download website to find your original PDA etc (if you're not 100% sure) or search the first couple thread posts for match.
Follow his flash instructions and you're done
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alexistkd said:
Hello how i can back to stock my galaxy s2? i rooted and put checkrom works nice but i want to learn how get back to stock again im confused
I didnt wrote down the pda version and kernel before install checkrom and rooted what recommend me to do?
thanks.
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you can get your stock firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
It also includes instructions of using odin and flashing the downloaded firmware .... if you are rooted take a nandroid backup every time you flash custom from stock ........ that ways you'll always have a backup of the stock firmware ......
Yep, my post is rather incomplete, forgot to add the link cheers
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So I just came across this and got to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 however, I am SO lost. I don't know what firmware I'm supposed to download. Yes I'm a noob, but seriously trying to figure all of this out so help is greatly appreciated. OH and I'm trying to get back to stock in attempts to get CF root to hopefully get cyanogenmod to install rather than abort the installation.
rististien said:
So I just came across this and got to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 however, I am SO lost. I don't know what firmware I'm supposed to download. Yes I'm a noob, but seriously trying to figure all of this out so help is greatly appreciated. OH and I'm trying to get back to stock in attempts to get CF root to hopefully get cyanogenmod to install rather than abort the installation.
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Actually all the firmwares provided in the thread are stock ..........
If you are a Noob i would not recommend cyanogenmod though it is pretty good but i've heard it's for advanced users and stuff ........ why do you need to flash stock is my primary question ........... use this thread only http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
You need to update latest firmware for your region as a KIES update is there / on the way?
Find out the latest firmware for your region to flash via http://fus.nanzen.se/ it will provide you with the stock firmware your phone should have after selecting the specific region.
You need to update latest firmware irrespective of region (like Me)
Just download the latest firmware available in the 2nd or 3rd section of the thread. in this case 2.3.6 (KK2 or KK5).
In case of any more issues post back.
so I tried kk2 and kk5 and kk2 gave me no service, and kk5 failed to even install. I'm at a loss. I really want CF root, but can't install it on the stock eg30 that I've been using as my stock rom. SO what next? Any other way to figure out which stock firmware from that link will work for my phone?
hello???
Is there anyone who can help me figure this out?????
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
Fox05 said:
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
Originally Posted by Fox05
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file ROM?
bahmonkeys said:
Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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Well im guessing your phone is not backed up!? What do you want to do stay on a stock Rom or Custom Rom?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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I have attached the odin file for you
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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HANDSY said:
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM, but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
Fox05 said:
I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
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Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
bahmonkeys said:
Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
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Before I did have Siyah Kernel, but it was older version. Do you have any suggestions which firmware I should flash?
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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HANDSY said:
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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How about from the intratech's thread? And is the Odin flash failing risk big with the situation I have right now?
I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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HANDSY said:
I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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I have used Odin too and I have only used intratech's ROMs. But nothing ever has happened like my phone's not booting up so I'm little more nervous. But thanks I'll try.
Thanks all! I got it working
I flashed the latest 4.3 BTU from samfirmware in the excitement of hoping many fixes in 4.3 but only to be dissapointed by many issues which are all over the forum.
So i decided to go back to 4.1.2 MG4 since this was very stable and no issues. But after flashing this via Odin my phone just loops at boot - samsung logo.
I was wondering if someone can help me fix this, i dont want to clear the data etc if it can be avoided.
I am not rooted and only been using stock rooms, have flashed all the updates via odin in the past but no issues but going back to 4.1.2 has caused this problem....
Thanks...
Boot into recovery and factory reset, there is no other solution.
boomboomer said:
Boot into recovery and factory reset, there is no other solution.
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Thanks i had a feeling i would have to do that but thought id double check with the experts. I've gone back to 4.3 and will backup my stuff and then do a reset and flash.
Thanks
v1ks said:
Thanks i had a feeling i would have to do that but thought id double check with the experts. I've gone back to 4.3 and will backup my stuff and then do a reset and flash.
Thanks
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Try installing the Chinese kernel, it's removed all my issues with 4.3.
boomboomer said:
Try installing the Chinese kernel, it's removed all my issues with 4.3.
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I am not rooted though, i dont think i can install a different kernel while running stock BTU can i?
v1ks said:
I am not rooted though, i dont think i can install a different kernel while running stock BTU can i?
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It's also a stock kernel, makes no difference to the CSC code you have. Search xda for an odin version of the Chinese kernel.
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It's also a stock kernel, makes no difference to the CSC code you have. Search xda for an odin version of the Chinese kernel.
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Do you mean download the chinese firmware and flash that on top of the BTU one im running...?
No. That would probably result in more problems.
Just flash the kernel, which several people have extracted from that firmware and created either a CWM or Odin file to flash.