Hello everyone
here's the story from the start:
I was chatting on Skype when my Galaxy S II GT-I9100 suddenly freezed. I removed the battery and booted the phone but it was stock at the Samsung logo.
What happened since then:
1- My device has never been rooted before.
2- I was running official Jelly Bean 4.1.2
3- I have only access to download mode.
4- I tried flashing stock Jelly Bean "I9100XWLSD_I9100OJVLS6_I9100XXLS8_HOME.tar" and "I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar" using Odin 3.07 and Odin 1.83.
5- The device started to show "firmware upgrade encountered an issue ..."
6- Tried to flash stock kernel. "KERNEL_XWLPM"
7- Tried to flash custom kernels. "Siyah-s2-v5.0.1" and "Siyah-s2-v6.0b5"
8- In download mode: Current Binary changed from "official" to "custom" and Custom Binary from "no" to "yes" (3 counts) WHAT IS THIS?
Questions:
1- Is my S II soft bricked or hard bricked?
2- Can I install CWM recovery with my S II in the current situation? I read somewhere in the forum that this could help me install a custom rom.
3- Can I flash custom roms via Odin? I have no problem using any rom available I just want my S II working again
4- Please keep in mind that I'm new to this so I hope that you can provide me with step by step instructions.
5- Thank you everyone in advance for your help.
Flash JB leak:
PDA: LSJ
PHONE: LS6
CSC: LS1
Sent from the little guy
no luck
Try another usb port.
Sent from the little guy
1- tried different usb ports. even usb 3.0 ports
2- tried different Samsung drivers. (kies is not installed)
3- used the usb cable that came with S II.
What about Re-Partitioning the device, will that help? What are the danger of using it?
It won't, it'll likely brick your device.
Install kies, by installing different drivers you're creating conflict.
If it fails, try with another PC/laptop.
Sent from the little guy
downloaded kies; still nothing!
don't you think my S II is bricked already? If so, what options do I have?
It's not.
Keep trying
Sent from the little guy
I almost gave up!
thank you for putting hope in my heart, dude
zMoondanceR said:
I almost gave up!
thank you for putting hope in my heart, dude
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Since you can still go to "download mode", first recharge your battery till full, get CWR and flash CWR only via ODIN, boot to recovery, format system, cache, data partitions. Obtain any custom ROM, flash with custom rom via CWR. Your device id soft brick only .... have FUN dude !!!
a million thanks x1123
However, I have few questions on my mind:
1- How am I supposed to know that the battery is fully charged while the screen displays "firmware upgrade encountered an issue ..." while charging?
2- Where can I get CWR? Would you be so kind to provide a link?
3- Which custom rom is the most stable that you can recommend?
4- Do I need to flash a new kernel? Which one is the most stable\safe?
thank you so much for all the help
zMoondanceR said:
a million thanks x1123
However, I have few questions on my mind:
1- How am I supposed to know that the battery is fully charged while the screen displays "firmware upgrade encountered an issue ..." while charging?
2- Where can I get CWR? Would you be so kind to provide a link?
3- Which custom rom is the most stable that you can recommend?
4- Do I need to flash a new kernel? Which one is the most stable\safe?
thank you so much for all the help
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1.first download ics 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 flash in odin
and keep mind when if it is succesfully completed it restar and struck at samsung logo means "s: symbol
remove u r battery and wait for one minute replace the battery and hold down the volume up+menu button+and press the power button u will go to recovery menu now with the help of volume button go to factory reset and press the power button to select and select yes and reboot.
thank you Raghavendra_atp for the advice but I already tried that but my device refused to be flashed due to NAND corruption.
I'd appreciate it if you could read my first post to know more about my current situation. Thank you.
zMoondanceR said:
thank you Raghavendra_atp for the advice but I already tried that but my device refused to be flashed due to NAND corruption.
I'd appreciate it if you could read my first post to know more about my current situation. Thank you.
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ok tell me that if u going to recover mode and download mode
I can only access download mode
zMoondanceR said:
I can only access download mode
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If that means u r mobile motherboard is gone it will cost nearly 8000rs sorry for that b'coz i had also same problem
i replace the mother baord in samsung service center
Have you tried following the guide on how to recover a soft bricked GS2?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
On an off chance, are you trying to flash a rom for an i9100, but maybe you have an i9100G (newer GS2)?
This can be checked on the sticker behind the battery. Just suggesting that because you were previously on the factory rom.
I did follow that guide; tried flashing the provided kernel with no luck.
I'm positive that I have i9100 not i9100G.
How much does a motherboard cost in USD?!!
150 buck but I'm pretty sure this is a drivers conflict.
Keep trying, we've got plenty of threads about that.
Sent from the little guy
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after i root my phone i cant access my phone its frozen on with this triangle icon and samsung logo. please help i tried everything from rebooting to removing my battery
virusgandu said:
after i root my phone i cant access my phone its frozen on with this triangle icon and samsung logo. please help i tried everything from rebooting to removing my battery
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Any more details?
Such as exact phone model (GT-I9100/T/M/...), firmware version (ROM/PDA/kernel), what rooting method have you used, etc.
If you can boot into download mode (Volume Down + Home + Power), then you can flash another kernel (such as CF-Root) with Odin to your phone.
Good luck !
GT-I9100 thats the only thing i know. i cant even open the phone only (Volume Down + Home + Power) is working i tried that but is not working. i used kernel method i tried almost ever thing but nothing works. im from asia
virusgandu said:
GT-I9100 thats the only thing i know. i cant even open the phone only (Volume Down + Home + Power) is working i tried that but is not working. i used kernel method i tried almost ever thing but nothing works. im from asia
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That happened to me. Make sure you do the volume down+ home+ power right to enter the download mode, then flash the CF or Siyah kernel with Odin v1.7 (not v1.85).
See if it boots from there. You may need to flash some firmware (PDA) with Odin once you see it boots.
Good luck
Thanks man its working now
help me please, frozen sgs2 after rooting
antonio1475 said:
That happened to me. Make sure you do the volume down+ home+ power right to enter the download mode, then flash the CF or Siyah kernel with Odin v1.7 (not v1.85).
See if it boots from there. You may need to flash some firmware (PDA) with Odin once you see it boots.
Good luck
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Hi!
Please help me...i got the same problem...i rooted my sgs2 and now is frozen...i tried with odin 1.7 but nothing happened...im from venezuela
i download cf-root, odin 3 v.1,85(the first time), my kernel is 3.0.15 UH...(i guess)
maybe the kernel was the problem...i dont know
i had ICS too...
are there any chance i can "unroot" my phone? i tried to wipe,but nothing...indeed, i opened recovery mode, i wipe all and i read Error mounting sd card...
i hope you can help me...sorry for my English
Please help me
lnzmrtn said:
Hi!
Please help me...i got the same problem...i rooted my sgs2 and now is frozen...i tried with odin 1.7 but nothing happened...im from venezuela
i download cf-root, odin 3 v.1,85(the first time), my kernel is 3.0.15 UH...(i guess)
maybe the kernel was the problem...i dont know
i had ICS too...
are there any chance i can "unroot" my phone? i tried to wipe,but nothing...indeed, i opened recovery mode, i wipe all and i read Error mounting sd card...
i hope you can help me...sorry for my English
Please help me
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"Nothing happened" is not useful. Let me know the exact error and how is your phone working right now (booting, not booting...)
what Kernel did you flash?
Help
Hey... i have the same problem as the first guy.
Next i tried the odin 1.7 but nothing it's allways the same.
plz help me as soon as you can.
monkeytribute said:
Hey... i have the same problem as the first guy.
Next i tried the odin 1.7 but nothing it's allways the same.
plz help me as soon as you can.
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Let's go slow.
You managed to flash something via ODIN? Or it failed?
Since you rooted it (same as first guy), I guess it flashed so Odin detects the phone and is able to flash, right?
Explain the exact problem. What are you trying to flash?
Try downloading Siyah kernel for Odin, or Dream kernel for Odin to flash it and make it boot. If not, download an official firmware and try.
Anyway, reply the 2 bold questions.
antonio1475 said:
Let's go slow.
You managed to flash something via ODIN? Or it failed?
Since you rooted it (same as first guy), I guess it flashed so Odin detects the phone and is able to flash, right?
Explain the exact problem. What are you trying to flash?
Try downloading Siyah kernel for Odin, or Dream kernel for Odin to flash it and make it boot. If not, download an official firmware and try.
Anyway, reply the 2 bold questions.
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odin detects the phone and flash it but when i start the phone i just get the triangle and galaxy s II.
because i want ics.
monkeytribute said:
odin detects the phone and flash it but when i start the phone i just get the triangle and galaxy s II.
because i want ics.
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Ok, if it flashes, it's good.
If you have a i9100 (not a i9100G or whatever), flash this http://buildenv.dream-irc.com/android/?nav=display&file=63 via Odin and boot.
i have gt-9100
monkeytribute said:
i have gt-9100
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Then follow my previous post
antonio1475 said:
Then follow my previous post
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i made it but i get the icon of dreamer and that's it nothing else
monkeytribute said:
i made it but i get the icon of dreamer and that's it nothing else
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May I ask what did you do to root before it froze?
It's weird, but at least it flashes, so you still can flash an stock firmware to get back your phone.
Maybe this one (4.0.3 so you stay away from emmc harrd-brick bug and don't blame me in case it bricked) http://www.hotfile.com/dl/161662205/363dea0/I9100UHLPS_I9100AROLP4_ARO.zip.html
Good luck
what else can i do?
By the way, now that you have Dream kernel, try booting in recovery (turn it off, then volume up + home + power hold until it gets on, then release power until you get to recovery)
HELP! After rooting, I can't access my phone
I rooted my samsung s2 i1900g and followed the steps accordingly, I tried to install the jellybean rom, I thought I had succeeded cause it said so. But when it automatically rebooted after the installation, I can't access my menu anymore, it just freezes on the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the yellow triangle with the exclamation point inside it :crying: Please help me.. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you. God bless.
aybanjeyd said:
I rooted my samsung s2 i1900g and followed the steps accordingly, I tried to install the jellybean rom, I thought I had succeeded cause it said so. But when it automatically rebooted after the installation, I can't access my menu anymore, it just freezes on the Samsung Galaxy S2 and the yellow triangle with the exclamation point inside it :crying: Please help me.. Your help will be much appreciated. Thank you. God bless.
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You didn't mess up with a i9100 ROM instead of i9100G ROM or kernel for rooting, did you?
When did it freeze. After rooting (you made sure it booted afterwards?) or after Jelly Bean installation?
Dear Friends,
I was using a stock de-odexed XWLUP ROM and wanted to try out the Ressurection remix 2.6.1 Rom. Below are the steps i followed.
1) Went into CWM mode, did a wipe data/format
2) Did a wipe cache
3) Selected the Ressurection remix 2.6.1 rom file and started to install
4) In the aroma installer, i selected the custom installation and selected all the options that were displayed.
5) The installation stopped at 50% and it was in the same level for about 10 minutes
6) Suddenly the screen switches off and the phone becomes totally unresponsive.
Below are the methods i tried to get the phone back to life but in vain
1) Tried hard reset and soft reset
2) Tried using a USB Jig but totally unresponsive
It would be great if some experts let me know a way to get my galaxy s2 back to life,
vikranth.reddy said:
Dear Friends,
I was using a stock de-odexed XWLUP ROM and wanted to try out the Ressurection remix 2.6.1 Rom. Below are the steps i followed.
1) Went into CWM mode, did a wipe data/format
2) Did a wipe cache
3) Selected the Ressurection remix 2.6.1 rom file and started to install
4) In the aroma installer, i selected the custom installation and selected all the options that were displayed.
5) The installation stopped at 50% and it was in the same level for about 10 minutes
6) Suddenly the screen switches off and the phone becomes totally unresponsive.
Below are the methods i tried to get the phone back to life but in vain
1) Tried hard reset and soft reset
2) Tried using a USB Jig but totally unresponsive
It would be great if some experts let me know a way to get my galaxy s2 back to life,
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bricked by kernel wipe bug?
What kernel have you used before flash?
SirKunon said:
What kernel have you used before flash?
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I was using wanamlite's XWLPU from the below link
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436817
I guess the kernel is a Cf-Root LPU kernel.
Just an update incase anyone faces a similar situation.
Took the mobile to the local authorized samsung service center.
They told the motherboard has to be replaced and i got it replaced with no other choice left.
Guess no more flashing and rooting atleast for the next one year
vikranth.reddy said:
Just an update incase anyone faces a similar situation.
Took the mobile to the local authorized samsung service center.
They told the motherboard has to be replaced and i got it replaced with no other choice left.
Guess no more flashing and rooting atleast for the next one year
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Why?
Your CF-ROOT kernel probably killed your phone. Don't ask me why
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Cf root is the problem. Someone bicked his phone using this kernel with sammy 4.0.4 while trying to instal cMIUI rom. The same happened to him, installation stopped and screen turned off after a while. He could not save his phone with jig or sth. I don't know he tried jtag. Sorry for grammer mistakes, my brain stopped working yesterday, maybe I became ill.
I'm not certainly sure because I don't use Chainfire kernels since S1, but what I remember he didn't recompile those kernels. Only add unsecured adb and root binary files. If it's true than it is stock 4.0.4 kernel with EMMC CAP ERASE command enabled. This mean that if your EMMC chip is classified as 'INSANE' than every wipe in non stock recovery (any cwm) can brick your phone permanently.
There is a solution but at the cost of 2GB of internal memory. Use modified pit which makes data partition on space dedicated to 'internal sdcard' (user data).
But use this feature only if you can't do anything else.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
vikranth.reddy said:
Dear Friends,
I was using a stock de-odexed XWLUP ROM and wanted to try out the Ressurection remix 2.6.1 Rom. Below are the steps i followed.
1) Went into CWM mode, did a wipe data/format
2) Did a wipe cache
3) Selected the Ressurection remix 2.6.1 rom file and started to install
4) In the aroma installer, i selected the custom installation and selected all the options that were displayed.
5) The installation stopped at 50% and it was in the same level for about 10 minutes
6) Suddenly the screen switches off and the phone becomes totally unresponsive.
Below are the methods i tried to get the phone back to life but in vain
1) Tried hard reset and soft reset
2) Tried using a USB Jig but totally unresponsive
It would be great if some experts let me know a way to get my galaxy s2 back to life,
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Are you able to go to the Download mode..?
BlueArc said:
Are you able to go to the Download mode..?
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Nope dude. I witnessed what i thought was the perfect definition of a hard brick (Meanwhile i thought our S2 is completely unbrickable). Absolutely no life at all in any means.
As i already mentioned, i got the motherboard replaced though i had to bear the expenses.
vikranth.reddy said:
Nope dude. I witnessed what i thought was the perfect definition of a hard brick (Meanwhile i thought our S2 is completely unbrickable). Absolutely no life at all in any means.
As i already mentioned, i got the motherboard replaced though i had to bear the expenses.
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Hi!
I'm having the same problem as you had! While installing Revolt Rom, the installation stoped after the Aroma installer and the screen suddenly went black!! No more signs of life from my S2... I'm about to send my phone to samsung and see if they repair it under waranty. If the waranty doesn't cover the repair, I'm trying Jtag first.
By the way... How much they charge you for the board?
Cheers!
Try this solution, it may be your last hope:
1. Take everything out of your phone micro sd ,sim battery
2.Get your Usb Port and connect the first side to your pc but not to the phone
3.Insert Battery
4.Hold the vol down butt and at the same time connect the Other side of the cable into the phone then you will see
DOWNLOAD MODE!!!!!
5.From there install your sock rom again using samfirmware.com
6.Done
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(I don't know who's idea is that, thanks to the author of this if it helps)
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
LPU brick bug free
I will ask Chainfire if LPU kernel is brick bug free or not. Will report it later.
SirKunon said:
Try this solution, it may be your last hope:
(I don't know who's idea is that, thanks to the author of this if it helps)
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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Hi!
Didn't work for me. But may help others! Thanks for sharing!
Cheers!
fagundes666 said:
Hi!
I'm having the same problem as you had! While installing Revolt Rom, the installation stoped after the Aroma installer and the screen suddenly went black!! No more signs of life from my S2... I'm about to send my phone to samsung and see if they repair it under waranty. If the waranty doesn't cover the repair, I'm trying Jtag first.
By the way... How much they charge you for the board?
Cheers!
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Hey, can you tell us which Kernel you was using?
gl
vikranth.reddy said:
Just an update incase anyone faces a similar situation.
Took the mobile to the local authorized samsung service center.
They told the motherboard has to be replaced and i got it replaced with no other choice left.
Guess no more flashing and rooting atleast for the next one year
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+1
I also bricked my phone when I tried the Wanam's 4.0.4 for the first time, have to send it to Samsung Service center and the findings also have to replace the motherboard. Good thing it's still under warranty.
jashy67 said:
Hey, can you tell us which Kernel you was using?
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Hi!
I was using Siyah kernel with wanamlite rom. I was so curious about revolt rom and I didn't resist to test it...
Cheers!!
Try this if you can get into download mode you should be good:
Happened to me on Wanam but i didn't do a factory reset for total brick:
Pulling the battery is crucial and then going straight to download mode.
I woke up to find my phone @ the Samsung logo, tried to reboot it and it stuck there.
I then tried to get into recovery and it would not go, just reboot and stick at the logo again.
Pulled the battery, rebooted and the phone booted up and stayed for about 5 seconds then rebooted and stuck again at the Sammy logo
Flashed a stock 4.0.3 successfully and still it stuck at the logo after reboot
Flashed 4.0.3 again and the phone successfully booted
Flashed Siyah and Wanam again successfully.
Proceeded to run the emmc brick test app and test memory
Phone froze during memory test and rebooted and stuck at Sammy logo
Flashed 4.0.3 twice as before and was back up
Ran emmc brick test app and passed the memory test
Now running another 4.0.4 rom with memory test passed.
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RMonst3r said:
Try this if you can get into download mode you should be good:
Happened to me on Wanam but i didn't do a factory reset for total brick:
Pulling the battery is crucial and then going straight to download mode.
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Hi!
I can't get into download mode. I can't do nothing with the phone... completely dead! I'm just waiting for a jig I bought on ebay to try to get into download mode.
Thanks for your help!
Cheers!!
Ok well see if the jig works.
Flash twice to be sure and you may want to wipe your usb storage for good measure(you wil loose any files such as pics etc).
Then run this app to error test it:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sIm5ldC52aW5hZ3JlLmFuZHJvaWQuZW1tY19jaGVjayJd
If the jig doesn't work you may have to send it off to Sammy for repair.
fagundes666 said:
Hi!
I can't get into download mode. I can't do nothing with the phone... completely dead! I'm just waiting for a jig I bought on ebay to try to get into download mode.
Thanks for your help!
Cheers!!
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Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Hi Marcus,
I had the same problem few days back.
If it's not broken by you trying something fancy, the best solution is to take it to service centre. If you have rooted your device, had installed some custom firmware or are not willing to visit the service centre for some other reason, please read ahead.
All I did was,
Installed USB connectivity drivers through Kies.
Installed ODIN 1.83
Ensured that Kies or any of its processes are not running in background.
Downloaded the official SGS2 firmware
Flashed the firmware through ODIN.
It took around 10 minutes for the full process and I was having my mobile up and running. Using ODIN sounds scary initially if you haven't used it. I have slowly started gaining confidence in it after using it a few times.
Please note that though the process is well proven to be safe, there is still an amount of risk involved.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Download a siyah kernel(like v4.0.1) .tar file and flash through odin.
See if that makes it boot/lets you into recovery.
Adarzannh said:
Sounds like the symptoms of a NAND RW corruption. Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
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I appreciate all of your answers!
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
marlu873 said:
Adarzannh: I tried the guide but when flashing using odin I get stuck on:
NAND Write Start!!
both when trying to flash the recovery package and the kernel. Any clues?
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A couple of things..ensure KIES is not running on your computer in the background. If possible delete it completely. Also ensure your phone is connected to a USB port directly on the computer and not via a hub or to a USB port on a keyboard or something. Odin is a finicky s/w..so..
Also, try different versions. If v1.85 doesn't work try v3.4
marlu873 said:
mananbdesai: where do I find the "official SGS2 firmware"?
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Go to sammobile.com or a sticky in the Original Android Development section here..has links to all the stock firmwares.
marlu873 said:
theunderlining: is it enough just to flash a new kernel or do I afterwards need to flash ROM too?
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Lol at underlining. if you flash a custom kernel like siyah, you'll be rooted and get CWM. Using that you can install a custom ROM.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
And youll be safe from the 4.0.4 brickbug if you flash siyah.
You flash a kernel for various reasons like it has emmc cap disabled,you can tweak it etc.
You can flash siyah kernel and stop there.Or you can move onto a custom rom.
Whatever,when its done-backup your efs and make a nand backup.
And yesterday I was downgrading my wifes phone onto 4.0.3.I was using odin and kept getting "failed".After 3 attempts I realised I hadnt put the phone into download mode..........how stupids that......lol
hi there, just wondering, after Flashing the stock firmware through ODIN, do you lose everything in your phone? i need to get all the notes that I have in my phone (notes from the samsung stock apps). I dont have any external sd card in the phone. thanks in advance for the reply.
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marlu873 said:
Hi all!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which I since a week cannot start. It get stuck on the black/white samsung logo. I cannot enter recovery mode, nothing happens when releasing the power button after pressing volumeup+home+power buttons. I can however reach download mode. I'm not sure what caused this problem, one day I just couldn't start it. I read on forums that many similar problems seem to have occurred when upgrading android but I'm not sure this is the case here (unless the phone made an automatic update while I was asleep). I'm not sure what version of android I'm running, but I'm pretty sure it is at least the ICS.
I would like to hard reset my phone if possible. It seems to be easiest through the recovery mode which I cannot get into.. I read things about Odin, connecting the phone to the computer and downloading android to the phone but haven't quite grasped it. Could anyone explain this option for me or point me in the right direction? Are there other options?
I would appreciate any help, especially since my 1-year warranty expired a month ago!
Best regards,
Marcus
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Hi there sir,
Has the problem solved ? Care to share the solution ?
Thanks.
i had the same exact problem, i tried flashing with odin n stock firmware but stuck in NAND write start, i didnt try flashing with PIT & repartition though, i couldnt be bothered anymore, so i took it to samsung service plaza, they told me the problem is in the main PCB (hardware issue), so all they did was replace that n it got fixed! i didnt pay because it's still under contract/ carrier warranty
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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it seems for some strange reason the phone wont turn on now. Wheni plug it in i get the blue flashing dot but its faint. Tried download mode and nothing.
same problem
araz.rozh said:
Can you get into downloading mode? It's by hold and pressing volume down+home+power
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my phone is stuck at the bootlogo too. but mine is rooted n running on biftor rom (jellybean) pls how do i flash with odin? thanks
help pls.
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
tatchero said:
Pls guys I have the same problem but like I said earlier mine occurred while I waS tRyna backup my ROM. Plss can I get a detailed guide on how to flaSh my samsung galaxy SII GT19100. ItS verion; jelly bean 4.12.Its rooted n runs on a custom ROM( biftor). Plss guys help. Thank you.
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I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
Flash-IS-Bright said:
I had a similar problem, stuck at boot with Biftor v12, which happened after I tried to update SuperSU binary through CWM/TWRP. I don't know why it stuck at boot and why it wouldn't reboot to Recovery. Download mode was still working, so I had no choice but to flash new kernel through ODIN and see if it works.
So if your symptoms sound similar to mine, here's what I did to be able to boot again:
I REPEAT, SIMILAR TO MINE. MY SOLUTION MIGHT NOT NECESSARILY APPLY TO YOURS.
1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format. I used PhilZ-cwm6 v4.93.6 for XWLSN firmware (see OP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270)
2. Download ODIN, if you don't have it, found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
Only do the steps if you are absolutely sure. This worked for me, and I hope it gives some tips for your problem as well.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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Hi Flash-IS-Bright
I have the exact same problem with SuperSU on my rooted Galaxy S2. I updated the SuperSU app, and when I opened it, it recommended me to update the binary, I selected the CWM/TWRP option and then my phone tried to reboot but is now stuck. It can only access download mode.
In doing the process above, you only flashed the kernel? Did this totally work? And all your apps/messages were left intact on your phone?
Any help is appreciated.
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when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
Sun90 said:
when ur updating the binary u should always choose the 'Normal' thing instead of the 'CWM/TWRP' one ma8
if u flash a kernel it will not delete anything on ur phone, all u have to do is to select the right kernel like 'Philz' for example (if ur on a stock JB firmware) and flash the same through 'ODIN' and reboot ur phone
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Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
peshmann said:
Thanks for your help. I've originally had Jeboo 1.2 kernel on my phone and tried to reflash that again through Odin. It passed, however I'm still encountering the same problem of the bootloop.
Would flashing a different kernel help? I'm on stock JB firmware but with a Jeboo kernel. I am happy to try another kernel (if that would not brick my phone)
Do you have any other suggestions to help me solve this?
Again thanks for your help
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You could try flashing hawkerpaul's kernel wiper first and then install another stock kernel like PhilZ or Apollo, and see if that helps.
Neat Rom lite,suddenly struck in boot loop after 1 month of operation.
Dear All,
I have installed the "I9100XWLSZ_NeatROM_Lite_v5.0.1" custom rom and after 1 month of successful usage, today suddenly the phone was dead.(probably due to autoupdates over wifi) . I tried to reboot, but didnt. Tried to restart but got stuck in the logo screen with yellow triangle.
Tried to enter recovery mode, but no use. Only download mode is possible.
Tried to flash the stock rom using odin, but no use, Nand write failed.
Can somebody help me how to come out of this situation. Shall I install a different kernal and see?
Regards,
Maka11
Hi everyone,
I gave it a shot at rooting my phone and upgrading it from android 4.0.3 to 4.2.1 (rootbox) but I failed miserably. Somewhere in between the phone got stuck at that warning yellow marker and it would only allow me to get into download mode. After trying 5-6 different firmware versions, I finally managed to get one of them to work with Odin and the phone works once again but this firmware version does not work with kies.
I have no idea what the original version was, but I can get all the details from an identical phone from the same operator if you tell me what would be needed. I know it is a silly question, but is there a way to download the firmware from another identical phone used by the same operator?
I want to either restore the phone to a firmware version of local Swiss operator or properly manage to upgrade the firmware to a light version of android so I won't have to deal anymore with all those useless default apps which start automatically and eat up the battery.
I welcome any and all advices.
Thanks in advance.
did you do a full wipe?
my SII is runnning on SlimBean 4.2.2.
just try it
the latest firmware for you S2 you will find at sammobile->firmwares->check your firmware
You can download stock from
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ just search for your phone and carrier then flash back to stock.
As the previous post said did you wipe first? Try a factory reset then flash the rom.
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danskiro said:
did you do a full wipe?
my SII is runnning on SlimBean 4.2.2.
just try it
the latest firmware for you S2 you will find at sammobile->firmwares->check your firmware
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Thanks a lot for the help. With this new firmware on I finally managed to install RootBox 3.8 with Android 4.2.2.
It would be great if I someone would lend a hand in fixing the following 2 small, but quite annoying issues:
1. finding a way to remove 3 of the 5 home screens - I just don't need them and its annoying.
2. finding a way to disable the vibrations that happen whenever I use the on-screen keyboard to write anything
gn82 said:
It would be great if I someone would lend a hand in fixing the following 2 small, but quite annoying issues:
1. finding a way to remove 3 of the 5 home screens - I just don't need them and its annoying.
2. finding a way to disable the vibrations that happen whenever I use the on-screen keyboard to write anything
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1. If you are on TwLauncher (original one) put two of your fingers on opposite corners or homescreen and then move both fingers to middle. Then you'll see all homescreens and just long press one and a dustbin will appear. Put the homescreens on it
2. Settings > sound > there it will be an option to have you vibrate while pressing and you can uncheck it.
This is very basic stuff, you should explore everything on your phone before asking questions. Keep in mind for next time.
Till then, cheers.
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1. If you are on TwLauncher (original one) put two of your fingers on opposite corners or homescreen and then move both fingers to middle. Then you'll see all homescreens and just long press one and a dustbin will appear. Put the homescreens on it
2. Settings > sound > there it will be an option to have you vibrate while pressing and you can uncheck it.
This is very basic stuff, you should explore everything on your phone before asking questions. Keep in mind for next time.
Till then, cheers.
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Thanks for the feedback. Be it basic or not, it simply does not work. I used the basic Rootbox as described in this thread.
1. No matter how much I move my fingers on the screen no menu appears
2. System settings >> Sound >> "vibrate on touch" is disabled yet the phone vibrates when I type on the screen keyboard which is really annoying to others if I am in a meeting ... I googled for about 6 hours for a solution and when I failed to find one I posted here. I am sure that the time of everyone here is quite precious I would never want to waste it.
Flash stock jb with mobile odin and that's that.
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Flash stock jb with mobile odin and that's that.
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Thanks a lot gastonw. I am now cMIUI which should be based on CM10 and even though it is based on Android 4.1.2 instead of 4.2.2 it is still running great.
Good news then
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Stuck at samsung logo
Stuck at samsung logo
running on siyah kernel v6.5b on Samsung galaxy s2 jb 4.1.2
tried to install alliance mod rom v8 and ended up at Samsung logo
tried factory reset and also the wipe cache partition dint work erased the dalvik cache too plus tried factory reset and install a fresh stock rom the odin just gets hung and task manager marks it as not responding.what do i do now??
I have access to root..
Have i Bricked this phone??
algorithm101 said:
Stuck at samsung logo
running on siyah kernel v6.5b on Samsung galaxy s2 jb 4.1.2
tried to install alliance mod rom v8 and ended up at Samsung logo
tried factory reset and also the wipe cache partition dint work erased the dalvik cache too plus tried factory reset and install a fresh stock rom the odin just gets hung and task manager marks it as not responding.what do i do now??
I have access to root..
Have i Bricked this phone??
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If you can get to the samsung boot logo, then no. Can you access recovery? Or just download mode? If you can access recovery, then factory reset>clear cache>clear dalvik cache and flash one of the firmwares you'd have on your sd card, assuming that you used CWM to flash a zip in the first place (you said that you had cMIUI and rootbox working, go back to one of those.) If you can't get into recovery, then try download mode. You need to keep trying to flash with Odin if you can only access download mode. There's a set of troubleshooting steps to follow if you get another bad Odin flash. Search through my posts for them, I posted them a week back or so.
now trying to install a stock rom
I Can access recovery.. i did all the formatting of caches, i'm trying to install a stock rom now.. what i'm doing is correct or wrong please suggest..
algorithm101 said:
I Can access recovery.. i did all the formatting of caches, i'm trying to install a stock rom now.. what i'm doing is correct or wrong please suggest..
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If you're attempting to flash a stock ROM through CWM recovery, stop now. That'll never work. The only way to flash a stock ROM is to use Odin, Mobile Odin (which in your case won't work, requires phone to boot) or Heimdall (I've never used this personally). So if you're using recovery, DON'T flash stock. You have two options to flash a ROM at present:
1) Stock ROM using Odin
2) Custom ROM using CWM recovery.
Done and working Thanks a Lot
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If you can get to the samsung boot logo, then no. Can you access recovery? Or just download mode? If you can access recovery, then factory reset>clear cache>clear dalvik cache and flash one of the firmwares you'd have on your sd card, assuming that you used CWM to flash a zip in the first place (you said that you had cMIUI and rootbox working, go back to one of those.) If you can't get into recovery, then try download mode. You need to keep trying to flash with Odin if you can only access download mode. There's a set of troubleshooting steps to follow if you get another bad Odin flash. Search through my posts for them, I posted them a week back or so.
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I flashed into stock rom XXLSJ variant. phone is working fine but lost access to root. in order to regain recovery menu i rooted my phone.
1. Now i want to backup my ROM using titanium backup. But its stuck at Gaining Root Access Screen What do i do now?
2. Stweaks,Super User and CWM have disappeared how do i get it back??
3. Strange thing Whatsapp is not working Unable to connect using my datapack
4. Can i Software update irrespective of the JB Stock ROMs region I am from.
Good job getting it working again now, time for you to do some reading. Read about what flashing a custom kernel will do for you. Then pick one that's compatible with your firmware and flash it.
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Stuck on boot logo
Hi i just flashed the stock firmware acquired from this link:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=12748
I got all green in Odin v1.85 but it is stuck on the boot logo
I have rooted/flashed my phone many times so I'm quite confused.
Help much appreciated!!
Wipe data/factory reset?
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Which is the main stock firmware for the i9100?
Hi I am using a vodafone UK branded i9100 firmware and recently decided to cancel my contract. I would like to flash to a stock JB but im not sure which is the right one to download.
I checked the firmware on sammobile but still unsure. Please see attached file.
Wanna flash vodafone uk or any other ROM?
(Retoric)
Sent from...this is not even my S2
gastonw said:
Wanna flash vodafone uk or any other ROM?
(Retoric)
Sent from...this is not even my S2
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Can you flash any s2 stock rom? I see there is difference in the modem code for different countries...
I have
PDA: I9100XWLSH
CSC: I9100OPSLSB
MODEM: I9100XXLS9
So i belive only this ver of stock rom can be flashed???
i was using:crying: neat rom until today , this morning i was using it simply looking through apps my phone got stuck and now its in a boot loop ....it does not load after the samsung i9100 appears. and i have flashed other stock roms but it is not working and when i do a wipe factory data it again stucks and i have to put the battery out.
adeeljalali said:
i was using:crying: neat rom until today , this morning i was using it simply looking through apps my phone got stuck and now its in a boot loop ....it does not load after the samsung i9100 appears. and i have flashed other stock roms but it is not working and when i do a wipe factory data it again stucks and i have to put the battery out.
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seems like you are new on xda, so welcome buddy,
download a firmware from sammobile, you have to register yourself, before you can download anything, dont worry, its free. flash this one file via odin3 v3.04, drop the file to PDA, connect your phone with USB and go to download mode, start just everything from begin.
i have tried all the things but i cannot solve the problems
Have you tried flashing a different Kernet?
True, did you try a other kernel ? Dorimanx v8.34, its good, by my side, its perfect, not bugged etc. flash via odin
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i have tried all the things but i cannot solve the problems
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Do a full wipe. It will get you out of the boot loop (hopefully)
Why does it 'not work'? There's gotta be a reason. Does odin fail when it flashes? If so, click the link in my signature and follow those steps.
And you do have an i9100 right? If you do, flash JB leak using odin. Download it from samfirmware. Its a 3 part firmware, and will wipe your device as it flashes. Give it a go.
i have tried all the things done flashing , stock and custom kernels and also the pit files but the behaviour is still the same ......
There"s no quick fix for this (other than buying a new phone) afraid you're here for the 'long haul'........
Look at @Hopper8 s guide for troubleshooting a failed Odin flash and follow it exactly (all steps) and repeat (all steps) as often as is necessary.........
......Unless you've done irreparable harm by flashing a pit file......
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and now my device is bricked
Damn.
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and now my device is bricked
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hard or softbricked ?
i think its hard .......because whin i press power button it does not shows any thing the cellphone becomes warm ,from the under side the sim area , but not too warm a mild one........ and i made the jig but accidently put 300 ohms instead of 300k ohm ......i have ruined it further more