Hello!
I have currently been researching on how to reflash my Galaxy S2 back to Gingerbread to fix a battery problem due to overload.
I have everything backed up, and Odin installed on my PC.
Could anyone more experienced than me help me choose the right firmware to my phone, just to be on the safe side.
My settings:
GT-I9100
Android: 4.1.2
Baseband: I9100XXMS4
Version: 3.0.31-1418025 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Wed Sep 25 19:29:28 KST 2013
Compile nr: JZO54K.I9100XWMS1
Feel free to tell me if this post is in the wrong place, as I am a new user.
Go to Samfirmware, choose a firmware for your country/carrier. If Samfirmware doesn't have what you need, try AndroidFirmwares.net & Samsung-updates.com. If they don't have what you need, you're probably out of luck. GB stock firmwares can be a bit hard to find these days.
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Hey there,
After 2 years I've decided to root my SGS2, Ive been through flashing with nokia's and that kind of things. However, Im a total NOOB in android rooting.
My problem is the following:
I've updated my phone to ICS 4.0.4 (biggest mistake of my life).
Now I've searched everywhere to find a root manual for my Firmware-version, but I keep coming up with german sites (I'm Dutch).
Google translate does its work like a piece of sh**, so I've lost all of my faith.
After some crappy translating, I read something about a hard-brick of this firmware.
My question is: Wich version is safe to root on my phone?!
Info about my phone:
Carrier: T-mobile
Model: GT-I9100 (ofcourse)
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100BOLP7
Kernel version: 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Aug 24 17:36:36 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.BOLPM
I hope my question isn't a dumb one, if so, I'm sorry!
soulcap said:
Hey there,
After 2 years I've decided to root my SGS2, Ive been through flashing with nokia's and that kind of things. However, Im a total NOOB in android rooting.
My problem is the following:
I've updated my phone to ICS 4.0.4 (biggest mistake of my life).
Now I've searched everywhere to find a root manual for my Firmware-version, but I keep coming up with german sites (I'm Dutch).
Google translate does its work like a piece of sh**, so I've lost all of my faith.
After some crappy translating, I read something about a hard-brick of this firmware.
My question is: Wich version is safe to root on my phone?!
Info about my phone:
Carrier: T-mobile
Model: GT-I9100 (ofcourse)
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100BOLP7
Kernel version: 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Aug 24 17:36:36 KST 2012
I hope my question isn't a dumb one, if so, I'm sorry!
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dwnld the .tar file of the latest siyah kernel and flash the same thro 'ODIN' to root ur phone
since custom kernels like siyah are safe without any brick bug
Sun90 said:
dwnld the .tar file of the latest siyah kernel and flash the same thro 'ODIN' to root ur phone
since custom kernels like siyah are safe without any brick bug
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Allright! that's a quick awnser!
I'll look into it! Many thanks!
Im still not sure wich one I should use, the siyah version I've found is from May, is that a good version?
And how about this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804619
I wanted to know If I could get this on my phone!
Thanks in advance!
soulcap said:
Im still not sure wich one I should use, the siyah version I've found is from May, is that a good version?
And how about this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804619
I wanted to know If I could get this on my phone!
Thanks in advance!
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check the link below for the latest Siyah kernel ma8
SiyahKernel S2-v4.1.5
and for that rom link u posted, Yes u can install the same after u have rooted ur phone successfully though
I too have this same problem. I have the following stats:
Carrier: AT&T
Model: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
PDA: I9100BULPG
Phone: I9100BULP8
CSC: I9100VODLPB
Baseband version: I9100BULP8
Kernel version: 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13 10:45:25 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.BULPG
I want the Siyah kernel, but before I can flash that, I need root! Chainfire hasn't made the file that roots this specific firmware yet, so how do I root it?
Many Thanks
FirebirdStud said:
I too have this same problem. I have the following stats:
Carrier: AT&T
Model: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
PDA: I9100BULPG
Phone: I9100BULP8
CSC: I9100VODLPB
Baseband version: I9100BULP8
Kernel version: 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13 10:45:25 KST 2012
Build number: IMM76D.BULPG
I want the Siyah kernel, but before I can flash that, I need root! Chainfire hasn't made the file that roots this specific firmware yet, so how do I root it?
Many Thanks
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Flashing Siyah will also root your phone. Just make sure you use the correct version of Siyah for your model and version of Android.
You do not need to root your phone to flash Siyah kernel.
When you flash Siyah you will get root. Here's what you do:
#download siyah kernel
#Boot phone to download mode
#Open Odin and connect phone
#put siyah kernel .Tar file in PDA section of Odin.
#click start.
It is extremely difficult to brick your phone flashing a kernel in Odin.
Good luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
Thanks! I used the PhilZ method before seeing this, and worked great!
Not a realy noob for android, but for a first time, I own S II I9100 and need it to root.
Spent reading forum 2 days about how to root device and even everything is perfectly explained, I'm still having issue.
Ok, to root, I need insecure kernel, right?
Tried to find my.............and nothing.
Phone is updated to 4.0.4, when I go to about phone tab, this is what I get from :
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version: [email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55.24 KST 2012
When I do *#1234#, this is what I get
PDA: I9100XWLPW
Phone: I9100XXLQ6
CSC: I9100DBTLPI
Would someone be, please, so kind and help me find out which kernel I need to find in order to root my phone !!!
Many Thanks guys.
menphisag said:
Not a realy noob for android, but for a first time, I own S II I9100 and need it to root.
Spent reading forum 2 days about how to root device and even everything is perfectly explained, I'm still having issue.
Ok, to root, I need insecure kernel, right?
Tried to find my.............and nothing.
Phone is updated to 4.0.4, when I go to about phone tab, this is what I get from :
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version: [email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55.24 KST 2012
When I do *#1234#, this is what I get
PDA: I9100XWLPW
Phone: I9100XXLQ6
CSC: I9100DBTLPI
Would someone be, please, so kind and help me find out which kernel I need to find in order to root my phone !!!
Many Thanks guys.
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Hi,
Flash PhilZ-CWM6 kernel from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?k9j877v7k3z7sr8. Go to stock recovery (turn off the phone and press at the same time volume up + home + power) and use flash update zip option. Regards
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
pkmacola said:
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
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Well the first of all, try flashing a different kernel, I've experienced the camera problem before, but after flashing Siyah kernel the problem was fixed for me, you can also try any other kernel and see what works for you. If it doesn't work, let me know and we can try other ways of fixing the problem.
I did what you sugested, but because of the INSANE chip i really don`t want to mess around a lot. So I flashed Siyah kernel and the SII doesn`t start up, but i can still come to Volume Up or Volume Down screen. All I know, that I cannot flash with original rom 4.0.4 because than will destroy the phone - wipe everything of it.
will that do the trick? LINK searching for XXLPQ
iflashed with original kernel, and the S2 woke up, but the problem still exists.
How can i find the same rom on sammobile? I did searched my operator but it is not listed there. I listed also the french ones and spanish ones and none of them is the same as mine.
pkmacola said:
iflashed with original kernel, and the S2 woke up, but the problem still exists.
How can i find the same rom on sammobile? I did searched my operator but it is not listed there. I listed also the french ones and spanish ones and none of them is the same as mine.
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If muppets like you want help include your country/or the original software version that came with the phone/the carrier you use etc.How can you expect anyone to link you up with software when you post what your on now.
Samsung can quite easily knock back your warranty if they find a rom that is not meant for the phone your sending them.They can look for signs of tinkering etc.
theunderling said:
If muppets like you want help include your country/or the original software version that came with the phone/the carrier you use etc.How can you expect anyone to link you up with software when you post what your on now.
Samsung can quite easily knock back your warranty if they find a rom that is not meant for the phone your sending them.They can look for signs of tinkering etc.
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As I wrote in the first post
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
and I don`t find that specific one for my country.
COUNTRY: Slovenia
CARRIER: Vodafon (Si.mobil)
Before i have send it to warranty repair of usb connector, it had 4.0.3 (I9100BULPG_I9100SIMLP6_SIM) as it was updated via Kies. So it was updated at service, with something I cannot find.
If any more information is needed, PLEASE write it down, I will look after.
Thank you
pkmacola said:
Hi everyone,
after getting my phone from repair (battery was blinking). I have successfully rooted my phone with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 and discovered the INSANE CHIP and SW:
Vers: 4.0.4
baseband: I9100BULP8
Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 9 02:19:25 KST 2012
Build: IMM76D.BULPG
As the device was upgraded to that version, I cannot send it rooted to repairs again because the camera doesn`t work. So and because f the Insane chip a cannot upgrade it to 4.0.4. What to do? Any ideas?
Thanks
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Ok, you know what, just flash stock firmware...anyone will do. Then root your device and install triangle away, wipe your binary counter and the re-flash stock firmware and delete any root files/apps you might have. That deletes all evidence that you might have rooted your device and then send it for repairs. If you don't want to, just hard brick it and they will replace it for you, providing you still have warranty?
Hi, i just recently upgraded my S2's firmware to Jellybean that i have download from Sammobile, i would like to ask, now that i have upgraded my firmware via Odin, do i still have to flash it? If yes, what flash version will i use? Also, i want to root it, what will i use also? Thanks for your immediate reply :good:
My phone info:
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: I9100DXLS8
Kernel version: 3.0.31-1155691 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 17:32:36 KST 2013
Build number: JZO54K.I9100DXLSD
Read the guides/tutorials stickied near the top of the General sections (or search). These questions have been asked/answered here thousands upon thousands of times before including very recently.
hello guys
i'm a new android addict recently i installed many apps that request root access but i observed that my phone ,Galaxy S2, is unstable. so i would flash it with out problems but there is 2 thing ( and hope they are the last things :victory: ) i want to know what is the correct firmware should i download to flash it???
in "about device" option in settings i found this:
Model number: GT-i9100
baseband version: I9100XXMS4
Kernel version: 3.0.31-1418025
[email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Sep 25:18:29:28
KST 2013
and the build number : JZ054K.I9100XWMS1
1 quetion more: is there any phone break risks if i flash my phone by a compatible/incompatible rom???
thanx and sorry for my bad english