Flashing GB ROMs - is it safe? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Not an Odin image, just a regular zip.Is there any risk to it, now that I have the JB modem and such?
If so, can anyone link to a 2.3.5 rom samsung based?I tried villain but all links are dead.

Steam. said:
Not an Odin image, just a regular zip.Is there any risk to it, now that I have the JB modem and such?
If so, can anyone link to a 2.3.5 rom samsung based?I tried villain but all links are dead.
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Yes it is safe
Here.. old neatrom version https://www.dropbox.com/s/sw63nfs5onlocfg/GT-I9100_signed_122812_214_lite244.zip

krazy1101 said:
Yes it is safe
Here.. old neatrom version https://www.dropbox.com/s/sw63nfs5onlocfg/GT-I9100_signed_122812_214_lite244.zip
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Thanks! Any kernel you would recommend for GB?Or just use the one in the zip?

Steam. said:
Thanks! Any kernel you would recommend for GB?Or just use the one in the zip?
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One that comes with rom ... i dont had a s2 while it was in gb , i got it directly with ics 4.0.4 but i tried that zip and it is pre-rooted with cwm

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Latest Stock ROM to flash via CWM

Hi,
Can anyone point me to a (direct) link that gives the latest stock ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 that i can flash using CWM? I think the latest version is KG5, but please tell me if this is wrong?
Ive been trying to search through an ocean of links and can find thousands but dont which is the right one.
I just want the latest stock ROM (preferably with a rooted kernal, but can live without) that i can flash from CWM.
Im sure its probably already here somewhere, but its not so obvious to a noob like me.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
Stock roms are ODIN flashed .
jje
JJEgan said:
Stock roms are ODIN flashed .
jje
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I guess that explains it!
Thanks for the quick reply.
If i need to re-route after i flash, can i use any kernal or does it have to be the one that matches the ROM?
Cooky75 said:
I guess that explains it!
Thanks for the quick reply.
If i need to re-route after i flash, can i use any kernal or does it have to be the one that matches the ROM?
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Any but best to match rom if you can .
jje
JJEgan said:
Any but best to match rom if you can .
jje
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Great, all done! Flashed using ODIN and re rooted using matching kernal (i found one so just took a punt on it)
If i want to flash something like Litening Rom in future can i do that using CWM or ROM Mgr? Im sticking with stock for now but who knows, i may get more adventurous!

[ROM][CWM][XXLP6] Samsung Stock 4.0.3

Firmware info:
PDA: I9100XXLP6
BASEBAND: I9100XXLP6
KERNEL : XXLP6
Android 4.0.3
Features:
Rooted
BusyBox
ClockworkMod Recovery 5
CF-Root LP6 Kernel
Only modification from stock is the inclusion of CF-ROOT kernel.
Link:
[ROM][CWM][LP6 4.0.3] Odexed Stock
If you have GPS problems, try flashing the fix from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21806078&postcount=1320
What are the changes?
Do i flash this with ODIN or do i need CWM allready flashed?
Anything that dosent work?
Is it stock ICS launcher?
alexandre.cgd said:
What are the changes?
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Samsung does not provide changelogs, so test and report. It feels faster, and i didn't get any crahes, but it's subjective judgment.
chadswill said:
Do i flash this with ODIN or do i need CWM allready flashed?
Anything that dosent work?
Is it stock ICS launcher?
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As the title says, it's flasheable via CWM. For ODIN, download directly from SamFirmware. It's SAMSUNG stock, so it does have Touchwiz. Everything seems to work.
OK, thanks
Is it possible at all to uninstall Touchwiz. so one would get the default ICS launcher?
No work gps this version 4.0.3
msaraiva said:
Firmware info:
PDA: I9100XXLP6
BASEBAND: I9100XXLP6
KERNEL : XXLP6
Android 4.0.3
Features:
Rooted
BusyBox
ClockworkMod Recovery 5
CF-Root LP6 Kernel
Only modification from stock is the inclusion of CF-ROOT kernel.
Link: - Still Uploading
[ROM][CWM][LP6 4.0.3] Odexed Stock
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thanks was waiting for this!
chadswill said:
OK, thanks
Is it possible at all to uninstall Touchwiz. so one would get the default ICS launcher?
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It's not viable to remove Touchwiz, but you can use the Trebuchet Launcher, that is close to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410674
Be sure to move it to /system/app, or else you will have problems with widgets, etc.
Thanks..
Waiting.........
Upload finished, the link is available!
msaraiva said:
Upload finished, the link is available!
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downloading..
the theme is green?
it can be change to blue?
sbarrett said:
the theme is green?
it can be change to blue?
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Sorry, i don't do MODs. I only uploaded this to help people that do not want to use ODIN.
msaraiva said:
Samsung does not provide changelogs, so test and report. It feels faster, and i didn't get any crahes, but it's subjective judgment.
As the title says, it's flasheable via CWM. For ODIN, download directly from SamFirmware. It's SAMSUNG stock, so it does have Touchwiz. Everything seems to work.
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mms work maw? 3g?
Stupid question but...
Since it's in a zip - is it flash via Odin using ONE PACKAGE?
tonynz said:
Since it's in a zip - is it flash via Odin using ONE PACKAGE?
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The question wouldn't be stupid if it wasn't stated on the thread title that this is a CWM package. So, no ODIN involved. And i have already answered this question on the first page.
I wonder if people read things at all...
msaraiva said:
I wonder if people read things at all...
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Takes no wondering at all in fact
Sorry - didn't realise CWM mean ClockworkMod!
I am assuming I can directly upgrade from Gingerbread?
tonynz said:
Sorry - didn't realise CWM mean ClockworkMod!
I am assuming I can directly upgrade from Gingerbread?
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You should wipe data first.
Thanks - it didn't book the first time nor went to setup (booted but it had no launcher??) but 2nd time boot it worked.

[Q] Siyah Kernal

Anybody know how to change siyah kernal on VK Rom. It keeps saying installation aborted in CWM recovery.
dadog2t7 said:
Anybody know how to change siyah kernal on VK Rom. It keeps saying installation aborted in CWM recovery.
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Which version Siyah, and which version VK?
Perhaps you were trying to install an S3 version of Siyah? Or an ICS version of Siyah to a Gingerbread version of VK? Or a GB version of Siyah to an ICS version of VK?
Can't answer the question without knowing versions. (or filenames of what you downloaded)
ctomgee said:
Which version Siyah, and which version VK?
Perhaps you were trying to install an S3 version of Siyah? Or an ICS version of Siyah to a Gingerbread version of VK? Or a GB version of Siyah to an ICS version of VK?
Can't answer the question without knowing versions. (or filenames of what you downloaded)
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Vk rom v5.1.2 -- siyah kernal v3.3.1. im tryin to replace it with speedmod kernal.
dadog2t7 said:
Vk rom v5.1.2 -- siyah kernal v3.3.. im tryin to replace it with speedmod kernal.
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So you're on Siyah 3.3 now? Is it currently working with Siyah 3.3?
What version of Speedmod are you trying to now install?
382 rageisra
ctomgee said:
So you're on Siyah 3.3 now? Is it currently working with Siyah 3.3?
What version of Speedmod are you trying to now install?
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Yes its working fine with siyah, im trying to put speedmod k3-20.
dadog2t7 said:
Yes its working fine with siyah, im trying to put speedmod k3-20.
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This is going to sound like a dumb question, but did you by chance download the Odin file and try to install that in CWM, instead of downloading the CWM file?
ctomgee said:
This is going to sound like a dumb question, but did you by chance download the Odin file and try to install that in CWM, instead of downloading the CWM file?
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Lol no i downloaded the CWM flashable zip. Do you know what the problem would be m8?
dadog2t7 said:
Lol no i downloaded the CWM flashable zip. Do you know what the problem would be m8?
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Nope. That was my last guess. Sorry.
Well try to re download it from www.gokhanmoral.com and flash through cmw recovery. It might be a bad download. All I can think of.
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aerial
Maybe Fix Permission could help.
Any way could you post all output log here? It will realy help to give you an answer I beleve.
kilometers4 said:
Well try to re download it from www.gokhanmoral.com and flash through cmw recovery. It might be a bad download. All I can think of.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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thx! this worked for me ^^ i had the exactly same problem... seems like it was really just a bad download :/
Altair681 said:
thx! this worked for me ^^ i had the exactly same problem... seems like it was really just a bad download :/
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Glad you got it sorted out
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Downgrade from ics 4.0.4? how?

hello, i bought a galaxy s2 used with 4.0.4, i want to downgrade to 4.0.3
the videocall dont work for me at 4.0.4
how can i downgrade without brick?
thanks
j12j34j said:
hello, i bought a galaxy s2 used with 4.0.4, i want to downgrade to 4.0.3
the videocall dont work for me at 4.0.4
how can i downgrade without brick?
thanks
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choose the correct 4.0.3 stock rom and flash the same thro Odin
Flash through odin. I doesn't matter whether it is Gingerbread or ICS.
But do not use CWM to wipe. You will brick it.
Good luck!
sekhargreen said:
Flash through odin. I doesn't matter whether it is Gingerbread or ICS.
But do not use CWM to wipe. You will brick it.
Good luck!
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Can I wipe safely after downgrade from bugged 4.0.4 to stock 4.0.3?
vojtas14 said:
Can I wipe safely after downgrade from bugged 4.0.4 to stock 4.0.3?
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If you have successfully downgraded to 4.0.3, You are 100% safe and can therefore Wipe anything
vojtas14 said:
Can I wipe safely after downgrade from bugged 4.0.4 to stock 4.0.3?
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After changing rom just flash Siyah kernel over any stock kernel, Its much better anyway.
TheATHEiST said:
After changing rom just flash Siyah kernel over any stock kernel, Its much better anyway.
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I flashed Siyah over the stock kernel. Would it be safe to wipe in CWM now (using 4.0.4, XXLQ6)
coltsmild said:
I flashed Siyah over the stock kernel. Would it be safe to wipe in CWM now (using 4.0.4, XXLQ6)
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If you are sure you have flashed Siyah kernel (Goto Settings - About to confirm), then you are now 100% safe. You can wipe anything uhh CWM recovery without any fear
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Root M250s ICS 4.0.4
Hi I am using T Mobile Korean version of S2 with ICS 4.0.4. Please find attachment for further device info.
I really appreciate if any one could help me in rooting this particular version. I tried many ways no luck. Point out to the files to flash.
Thanks in advance
Hi
I want to try a GB ROM for some batt tests but I'm not too sure on something. (I currently have the ICS Alliance ROM 4.1& Siyah-s2-v5.0.1kernel)
Can i simply flash the GB modded ROM i have in CWM the normal way ? i ask cus i see some talk of needing bootloaders when downgrading ( i haven't a clue what a bootloader is)
Many Thx
Peace
nsandol the
Sun90 said:
choose the correct 4.0.3 stock rom and flash the same thro Odin
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Bro how to download the correct 4,0.3. rom and odin? .
and if you can please advise me step by step Downgrade procedure..many thanks.

kernel flash ok but not rom

Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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122ninjas said:
More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
denguta said:
Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
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Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom
RockRatt said:
Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
Sent from My SGH-I777 Running UCLE5 SANGRE AZUL 2 Rom
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SGH-I777 confirmed
denguta said:
SGH-I777 confirmed
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Have you tried redownloading the file?
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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Phalanx7621 said:
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
denguta said:
I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
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U tried to flash siyah kernel with Odin?
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denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?
votinh said:
Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?[/QUO
Siyah kernel was in tar format can be installed in desktop odin. Am I wrong?
the bottom line is now I cant flash any rom through odin or kies. It just hangs at the start. I am able to install stand alone stock kernels through odin without any problems. I guess I am clear aout what I am talking. Help appreciated. Thanks
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getting a jig to reset the counter and will try to get a replacement.
It turned out to be bad cable issue.
I brought a new micro USB cable and the rom flashed nicely
May be if kernel flash ok but not rom, one needs to change the cable. :laugh:

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