Hi, I have been trying to root my Galaxy S2 and I can't get Heimdall to detect the phone. I put it in download mode and connect it to the computer, then run the detect function and it cant find the device. I have searched for hours for answers on why this is happening but I can't seem to find the reason.
One answer i found was to use kextunload to make sure no other USB drivers were loaded and interfering with the phone when it was being plugged in but it didn't work for me.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy SII GTI9100
Network: Meteor Ireland
Kernel: KF3
Android : 2.3.3 Gingerbread
CSC: KE1
All I want to do is update my OS, however it can't be updated via Kies because my CSC and Location are different(I think), I just get the message "Your devices current firmware version is not supported to update firmware via Kies".
Any help would be great, thanks in advance!
Are you using a mac?
If not, why aren't you using Odin?
Anyways, if you're rooted, flash with Mobile Odin.
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gastonw said:
Are you using a mac?
If not, why aren't you using Odin?
Anyways, if you're rooted, flash with Mobile Odin.
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Yes, OSX 10.6.8 is the version of OSX I'm running on my Macbook. I am not rooted either, this is a problem I have had while trying to root my phone.
Gingerbread right? Not that easy to root without a PC.
Flash JB in a pc/laptop.
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I have Kies on mac and when I connect my GS3 it says I have the latest software. I have XXALE8 and I need the XXALF2. my phone is silenced during calls. You can't hear me and I cant hear you. i'm sure it's the firmware. i have an unbranded UK version. Now why does KIES say my firmware is up to date when it's not. I really need to flash the lates firmware before I sell this phone
Probably because Samsung hasn't made it available for your phone yet, but you could update offline with Odin.
This happened to me some days ago. Kies reported last firmware installed. No problems with stock rom ALE8, but I flashed stock ALF2 with odin, then flashed cf-root 6.2.
Try to flash with odin. Hope this helps.
I have a MAC, is there anyway besides ODIN and Kies? I've tried Heimdall (ODIN equivalency) but that does not play well with MAC like it should. My phone is busted. i need to upgrade or I will sell this baby.
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I have a MAC, is there anyway besides ODIN and Kies? I've tried Heimdall (ODIN equivalency) but that does not play well with MAC like it should. My phone is busted. i need to upgrade or I will sell this baby.
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You sell your phone because you can't update with mac? Root your phone and you will never have to connect it to your pc
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how can I root this baby if i dont have odin?
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You can try to use odin in parallels (http://www.parallels.com). I've found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13157189&postcount=7
But I can't ensure you that it works fine with s3. Don't forget to install drivers on Windows.
Or use bootcamp....
You might've heard of a magic place called 'Google Search'.
Here's the result of a few seconds search:
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-mac-osx/
You'll then be able to flash any firmware you want through CWM
Format drive, install your favorite Linux distribution
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when i sync my phone using kies it say my phone is not supported to update. anybody know how to fix this?
Is it an ATT Note? Are you running the stock Gingerbread ROM?
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Is it an ATT Note? Are you running the stock Gingerbread ROM?
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yes it is att and i was rooted but i flashed the att stock tar file
Any help would be appriciated
I have the same problem too. I used to be rooted but I unrooted it today by flashing the stock kernel and recovery using CWM and the stock rom using ODIN. Now when I connect to the computer and launch Kies, it says "Your device does not support software upgrading via Kies."
Additional Info from Kies:
"Current firmware version: PDA:LA1 / PHONE:LB7 / CSC:LA1 (ATT)"
Flash gingerbread. Modem
XDA is no longer worth my time.
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I was rooted, but running the stock ROM. All I did was run Kies and do the update....no problems.
AFTER that I installed CWM via Odin, then copied SU.zip (For ICS) and installed that via recovery.
Then I started dumping the bloat...still a few ATT apps I don't find in the "normal" \system\app folder. I know I've read they are somewhere else, just can't remember where right now. Only three left to dump anyway.
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you have to put it in download mode conect it to kies go to tools and put firmware upgrade kies will asck for serial number find it in the back of the phone wright it on kies and in phone model put SGH-I717 it has to be in capital letters and then you can upgrade to ics
I'm having same issue I installed 2.3.6 from Odin and now it says device doesn't support Kies update!
XDA is no longer worth my time.
Ur the greatest (((( flow alkaeda ))))it worked!!! Just a heads up when ur entering your model number make sure their is no spaces!
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Ur the greatest (((( flow alkaeda ))))it worked!!! Just a heads up when ur entering your model number make sure their is no spaces!
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LOL trying to help fellow g-note users
Hey,
I read all tutorials and posts dealing flashing s3 and it´s not even my first time flashing with odin.
I´ve installed newest ParanoidAndroid (CM10). Maybe this is the reason because maybe I cannot Odin flash when I´m on "NO samsung" firmwares?
I have to get everything stock because I have to send it back because of screen issues.
I tried ToolKit too on Mac Osx with virtual environment (parallels) and even on real windows 7 64bit machine.
With both standalone odin and Toolkit is Odin crashing after selecting PDA File (from this Post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26530814&postcount=8) and pressing start after a short while
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Quote:
BUALF1: Download
Firmware info: PDA: BUALF1| Phone: BULF1 | CSC: VFGALF1
BUALF1 Stock Kernel: Download
BUALF1 Insecure Kernel: Download
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This one is branded vodafone germany firmware. I don't remember which firmware it had when get s3 first time.
Guys, what do you think I´m doing wrong?
Try starting odin as administrator.. Also post the error message you get in Odin..
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No errors in Odin just closing/chrashing. I did run with admin too.
I tried another firmware and it worked. With parallels on Mac (wow, first time trying VM. Had dual boot before).
Downloaded the vodafone firmware again but still don't let me flash it on my device.
Now I'm unbranded stock.
Hope they don't make problems.
Bootloader says no and official.
NEXUS 7
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No errors in Odin just closing/chrashing. I did run with admin too.
I tried another firmware and it worked. With parallels on Mac (wow, first time trying VM. Had dual boot before).
Downloaded the vodafone firmware again but still don't let me flash it on my device.
Now I'm unbranded stock.
Hope they don't make problems.
Bootloader says no and official.
NEXUS 7
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You are good.. No need to worry.. No means flash counter is zero and official means that you are on official firmware
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Hi...
my i9100g dose not connect to pc! why?
I wanted to flash 4.1.2 (I9100GXXLSR) via odin3 v3.04. Added came in message. then select start. failed and i rebooted.
booted. no problem. but dose not connect to pc! help...
can i root my i9100g (android 2.3.6 i9100GXXKL4) via stock recovery? and install android 4.1.2 via Mobile ODIN Lite (rom on external sdcard)??? help...
You can flash any stock ROM via mobile odin.
Still, you should be able to plug it to the PC.
You're not using the s2 cable, are you?
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You can flash any stock ROM via mobile odin.
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I should root my phone. how to root my i9100g on android 2.3.6? (and also i can't use odin because dose not connect to pc)
Try ExynosAbuse.
It's about the only choice you got for rooting your device right now.
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You're not using the s2 cable, are you?
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I use s3 cable.
2 weaks ago i used s3 cable and didn't have any problem.
gastonw said:
Try ExynosAbuse.
It's about the only choice you got for rooting your device right now.
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where is it?
can you give me the link?
google this "ExynosAbuse chainfire'.
And get the s2 cable.
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ExynosAbuse v1.40 didn't work. what should i do now???
any solution for solve this problem???
Yes, get the S2 cable.
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Yes, get the S2 cable.
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got s2 cable...
dosen't connect...
pc says:
"One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and windows dose not recognize it."
after unsuccessful flash 4.1.2 via odin3 v3.04 this occured...
Clean uninstall kies abd reinstall it.
Use your uninstaller pro or similar.
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Clean uninstall kies abd reinstall it.
Use your uninstaller pro or similar.
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I don't use kies and just installed drivers.
ok
uninstall drivers and install again.
wait...
I will tell you result
Installing kies once won't hurt....
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Hi
Today was released v4.1.2 for my girlfriend SII.
She's still on 2.3.3, the phone is rooted but she can't update through kies because of binary count.
What's the easiest way to solve this?
1-Using triangle away and update using kies (assuming that after using triangle away she can update)?
2-Using odin to manual update? Does she still needs to use triangle away?
3-Her carrier is TMN Portugal. But since it' probably full of bloatware can she use TPH (no carrier) from Portugal firmware?
4-Can she use triangle away on gingerbread (2.3.3)?
Thanks
Download the 4.1.2 firmware you want from Sammobile.com.
From what i know, if you flash a stock firmware your binary count will revert to 0 (not sure though)
About the carrier thing, i don't know. But you can root it aswell on 4.1.2 and then you can use titanium (or other software) to freeze or uninstall bloatwares..
Get the ROM you like (it doesn't matter if it's from portugal or not, branded or unbranded) from sammobile like the above poster said and Mobile Odin (play store), that's the easiest way to do it.
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Thanks for the replies :good:
Instead of mobile odin which is a paid application on the market can i simple use the windows version of odin?
I know there's a lite version here on xda, but we have to manually install another file, and seems easier just using odin pc version.
Sorry for the newbie questions but it's not my phone.
slowdyve said:
Thanks for the replies :good:
Instead of mobile odin which is a paid application on the market can i simple use the windows version of odin?
I know there's a lite version here on xda, but we have to manually install another file, and seems easier just using odin pc version.
Sorry for the newbie questions but it's not my phone.
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Yes.
Put the phone in download mode. Connect to pc install drivers etc, then make sure you kill kies in task manager on windows. Or whatever OS your using. Then open odin. And flash the desired rom.tar to your phone. Simple as that
There are many guides for using odin. If you need any help just ask.
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as far as im aware, triangle away works on every version of android i have tried. As long as its rooted.
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Try triangle away and them update via kies if is not working put phone in download mode and flash latest firmware from sammobile via odin
Send from my SGS2 I9100 with HassanROM and latest DorimanX 8.xx kernel
The M.O app is free, M.O Pro is paid.
M.O will flash and wipe.
M.O Pro will flash, wipe & Root.
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