First of all I'm going to say that I really don't know a lot about phone rooting and I only decided to do it so that I could recover deleted text messages on my Galaxy S2. I thought it would be a lot easier than it is and I've messed it up. I am an idiot I know!
I'll try and go through every step that I have done and hopefully someone will be able to help me.
I used this guide:
http://www.cnet.com/uk/how-to/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2/
And then, because I couldn't download the kernels from the link provided I ended up using these instead
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...kernels-updated-insecure-ics-kernels-t1619525
I believe I first downloaded the one titled: Kernel_I9100DXLPB_INSECURE.tar
I managed to do that successfully and then went on to root the phone and also did that successfully.
HOWEVER that is when the problem started. My phone would not reboot properly and would only show Galaxy sII start up screen with the yellow exclamation mark. It then turned off. I searched again to see what I had done wrong and I found that I may have flashed the wrong kernel and that perhaps my phone was a galaxy sii i9100-g. So I tried to flash one which was compatible but when I did so everything I was doing was failing.
Looking at the back of my phone however my model does seem to be an i9100 and not a G.
So I am very stuck, I know now that I probably shouldn't have done this when I know nothing about it but if anyone is kind enough to help me I would really appreciate it.
Just to let you know the phone does 1. go to the galaxy s2 start up screen and 2. goes into download mode.
Also the battery charging screen does come up. But I don't want to try anything else until I have sought some advice.
Thank you very much.
You were on ICS or Jelly Bean?
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
You were on ICS or Jelly Bean?
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I think it is Jelly Bean. I can't say for sure because I can't see the number now as I can't access my phone but I know it begins 4.1.
Yep,it's Jelly Bean.You flashed ICS kernel on JB,thus this problem.I would suggest to flash Jelly Bean compatible Philz kernel via ODIN.You'll gain root + won't lost any data.
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/philz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
Yep,it's Jelly Bean.You flashed ICS kernel on JB,thus this problem.I would suggest to flash Jelly Bean compatible Philz kernel via ODIN.You'll gain root + won't lost any data.
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/philz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270
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Thank you so much for your help. Please forgive me but do I just pick one of the ones which says jelly bean in brackets? For example XXLS8-FOP ?
Thanks again
Yes,because you don't know what firmware version you have.
If all goes nicely,reflash a kernel that matches your rom later.
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
Yes,because you don't know what firmware version you have.
If all goes nicely,reflash a kernel that matches your rom later.
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I just tried. It failed
This was the message:
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PhilZ-cwm6-XXLS8-FOP-4.01.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I am panicking now. I really need my phone back!
read this
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-t2345831
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
read this
forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-t2345831
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Apologies, I didn't have it in download mode when I tried to do it! Sorry. I tried it again it download mode and it worked. Thank you so much, I am very grateful.
TheImpossibleEnemy said:
Yes,because you don't know what firmware version you have.
If all goes nicely,reflash a kernel that matches your rom later.
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Hi, sorry to bother you again but this should be the last time! Everything is working, but now I would like to do what you said and reflash the right kernel - if I do this will the phone still be rooted? And also will this then remove the exclamation mark?
How can I find which is the correct one?
Thanks again.
No problem
Go to phone's settings/about device.Then look at the build number.Accordingly,download a matching kernel(everything is explained in Philz kernel OP).Root will not be affected.
As for yellow triangle,use TriangleAway from Original Android Development section.
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I did the mistake of attempting to install this pre rooted kernel: STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL-ROOTED through Odin.¨
I couldn't find a version that matched my kernel gingerbread.XXKL5 so I thought it would be okay to just install any kernel with the same android 2.3.6 version.
All I wanted was to root my phone, now my phone won't even boot. I think it's stuck on a bootloop ? It goes to the samsung warning triangle screen and stays there.
My phone doesn't seem to be able to enter recovery mode. However, it can enter download mode ..
I'm finding this whole rooting business slightly difficult. I'm in over my head. Please, assist me.
Kind regards,
Nate.
* UPDATE: Managed to reset my phone using the steps detailed by Ctomgee (my hero) I thought my phone was done for. Again, thanks everyone for the invaluable assistance you guys have provided! I even got back all my apps and data
ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Back from the dead.
Now I'm kind of scared to try but if anyone could explain exactly how to root the i9100G version I'd be much obliged ..
NateWnz said:
I did the mistake of attempting to install this pre rooted kernel: STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL-ROOTED through Odin.¨
I couldn't find a version that matched my kernel gingerbread.XXKL5 so I thought it would be okay to just install any kernel with the same android 2.3.6 version.
All I wanted was to root my phone, now my phone won't even boot. I think it's stuck on a bootloop ? It goes to the samsung warning triangle screen and stays there.
My phone doesn't seem to be able to enter recovery mode. However, it can enter download mode ..
I'm finding this whole rooting business slightly difficult. I'm in over my head. Please, assist me.
Kind regards,
Nate.
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ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCKED: Softbrick your phone
A quick look at the Q&A stickies on the top would lead you to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
NateWnz said:
I did the mistake of attempting to install this pre rooted kernel: STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL-ROOTED through Odin.¨
I couldn't find a version that matched my kernel gingerbread.XXKL5 so I thought it would be okay to just install any kernel with the same android 2.3.6 version.
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Surely STOCKPLUS-GT-I9100-XXLPB-KERNEL would be 4.0.3. rather than 2.3.6?
If you're a noob, why ignore all the stickies and FAQ and jump straight for some random kernel?
I was reading a lot of posts via xda dev forum and someone linked to that kernel and I dunno what I was thinking. Apparently I wasn't thinking at all. SORRY. Now how do I fix this? =(
NateWnz said:
I reading a lot of posts via xda dev forum and someone link to that kernel and I dunno what I was thinking. Apparently I wasn't thinking at all. SORRY. Now how do I fix this? =(
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1) calm down
2) I already replied to your problem
Reading it right now, thanks, however, the download link for the kernel file they're advising you to d/l seem to have expired? Which kernel should I use?
NateWnz said:
Reading it right now, thanks, however, the download link for the kernel file they're advising you to d/l seem to have expired? Which kernel should I use?
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Please give me a link to the kernel file I should use to restore my phone =)
Before you make things worse, are you even sure you have an I9100? A quick search for XXKL5 revealed I9100G as more likely.
Stop waiting to be spoon fed and do some searching and reading.
NateWnz said:
Please give me a link to the kernel file I should use to restore my phone =)
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You can try KL3 from Chainfire's CF-Root thread. Should work. Or just use Siyah or Speedmod, and be done with it.
oinkylicious is right... I didn't even think of that.
I attempted to do steps 1-4 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
.. However, After checking the box the phone came in I can conclude that the phone is indeed a GT-9100G. It never occurred to me that there are indeed different SIIs
NateWnz said:
I attempted to do steps 1-4 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
.. However, After checking the box the phone came in I can conclude that the phone is indeed a GT-9100G. It never occurred to me that there are indeed different SIIs
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This is what I got after attempting to flash the recovery pack.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also I should note that I now don't get the normal download screen but a different screen with an icon of a cell phone and a computer connected by four dots and a small triangle. However odin still seem to recognized my cell. Is my phone completely broken now? =(
I really appreciate your assistance guys. And if I ever recover this phone I vow not to do stupid uninformed mistakes like this ever again
NateWnz said:
I attempted to do steps 1-4 in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
.. However, After checking the box the phone came in I can conclude that the phone is indeed a GT-9100G. It never occurred to me that there are indeed different SIIs
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Yup. There are MANY different SII's... Most have completely different model numbers. GT-I9100 and GT-I9100G are similar, but have different chipsets, so are not compatible for firmwares. Take very good care you only flash things meant for the I9100G.
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NateWnz said:
This is what I got after attempting to flash the recovery pack.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9100XXKI3_CL577579_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXKI3_REV_02_CL1062028.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKI3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also I should note that I now don't get the normal download screen but a different screen with an icon of a cell phone and a computer connected by four dots and a small triangle. However odin still seem to recognized my cell. Is my phone completely broken now? =(
I really appreciate your assistance guys. And if I ever recover this phone I vow not to do stupid uninformed mistakes like this ever again
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That is forced download mode. Means you have to flash something to get it working again.
As long as you can get to download mode, it's not hopeless.
Try this.
Thanks! Just completet step 2. Repartition with Odin successfully!
Waiting 30 mins due to d/l limit on mirror site but then I will download firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ and proceed with step 3. Should I just get the European one?
NateWnz said:
Thanks! Just completet step 2. Repartition with Odin successfully!
Waiting 30 mins due to d/l limit on mirror site but then I will download firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ and proceed with step 3. Should I just get the European one?
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I've got no experience with this. I found it with a search. I have a non-G model. Just make sure you use a G firmware.
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you may download stock rom suitable to ur s2 and download it to ur s2 via odin. which file then? you need to know ur PDA number.
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sudonto said:
you may download stock rom suitable to ur s2 and download it to ur s2 via odin. which file then? you need to know ur PDA number.
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I can only find firmwares from China, Malaysia and india from the aforementioned link .. anyone found any european, british or american ones?
I9100GDZKJ2 ## 2011 October I9100GOLCKJ2 Malaysia Download
I9100GXWKJ2 ## 2011 November I9100GODDKJ2 India Download
I9100GDZKL3 ## 2.3.6 2011 December I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia Download
I experienced it last weekend. Bricked!
Having the same issue mistaken I9100G for I9100 and flashed Kernel based on I9100. Initially hanged at the Samsung logo with Yellow Triangle when reboot the phone it shows Phone---Exclamation----PC.
Searched and tried almost everything except sending to MobileTech.
After days of trying I resend it back to Samsung Service Centre claiming got the Logo after updating new FW from Kies.
With no questions asked from Service Centre, they restored my phone the next day.
I would advice you to send it back to service centre if you run outta options.
NateWnz said:
I can only find firmwares from China, Malaysia and india from the aforementioned link .. anyone found any european, british or american ones?
I9100GDZKJ2 ## 2011 October I9100GOLCKJ2 Malaysia Download
I9100GXWKJ2 ## 2011 November I9100GODDKJ2 India Download
I9100GDZKL3 ## 2.3.6 2011 December I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia Download
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Probably not... The G variant was only sold in those regions you're finding, as far as I know. Just use the I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia one, it looks like the latest one. They'll all have english.
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ctomgee said:
Probably not... The G variant was only sold in those regions you're finding, as far as I know. Just use the I9100GOLCKL3 Malaysia one, it looks like the latest one. They'll all have english.
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Strange, since I purchased it from a swedish online retailer. But thanks will try the Malaysia firmware.
NateWnz said:
Strange, since I purchased it from a swedish online retailer. But thanks will try the Malaysia firmware.
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I actually feel slightly cheated since the product advertised is clearly the S2 with dual core see
http://www.bazula.se/Samsung-Galaxy/Samsung-Galaxy---mobiler/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-i9100.htm
Read " Dual Core Processor på 1,2 Ghz "
According to my knowledge, the i9100G is actually limited to single core and is clocked at 1Ghz ?
Hi everyone i hope somebody can help me my problem is that i was on Stock Rom 2.3.6 and i want to put a custom rom so i root it, i did it everything good.
But then following a tutorial of how to put cwm i did it like the video flashing with odin and mine said success but i have bootloop. I never tought trying to enter cwm so i tried to flash stock rom again but didnt have success.
It started but have only fails in odin and now i dont know how but it haves a NAND rw corruption and doesnt let me flash roms only kernels.
When i try to flash a rom i have that problem. So looking on internet now i know that is a soft brick because only i can enter download mode not recovery.
I already tried to do what a thread over here says about how to recover from a soft brick with a recovery package and a kernel, also tried to flash a bootloader that came with that but it doesnt let flash. It stills turns on but only download mode.
I take it to repair but here in Mexico cant even tried something they gave me back my phone and they have it 3 days there for nothing, is it hard brick or something like that because it doesnt come back with that tutorial of soft brick
PS: It haves the triangle i know that is something normal when you flash it, but in the download mode my count number is 24 ._. too much i know but thats because i already tried everything i found and still like that, is there a problem with all that counts? i dont have a jtag
I think this is the LONGEST sentence I've ever read in my life.
Would you mind if you put some periods? I'm having a hard time decoding what your post means.
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jantonio23 said:
I think this is the LONGEST sentence I've ever read in my life.
Would you mind if you put some periods? I'm having a hard time decoding what your post means.
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I put enters dont know why it go out there like that, but sorry the point of my problem is that:
1.- I was on Stock Rom 2.3.6.
2.- Rooted and everything fine.
3.- Tried to flash cwm following a tutorial and didn't start had a bootloop.
4.- Then i tried to flash back the stock rom and there came the problem:
- I can only access to download mode.
- No recovery mode.
- Sometimes it said on the screen when turning on "Samsung Galaxy S II" with the triangle, but other times says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again".
- Always says fail in Odin when i tried to flash a Rom (Only Kernel success), the problem is the Nand rw is corrupted.
- Already did a tutorial to recover a soft brick but no success it gaves the same error of nand rw.
- Cant flash an old bootloader that cames with the tutorial of soft brick.
I don't have a Jtag but i can put it in download mode so i think i dont need it or im wrong?
DarkCloud7 said:
I put enters dont know why it go out there like that, but sorry the point of my problem is that:
1.- I was on Stock Rom 2.3.6.
2.- Rooted and everything fine.
3.- Tried to flash cwm following a tutorial and didn't start had a bootloop.
4.- Then i tried to flash back the stock rom and there came the problem:
- I can only access to download mode.
- No recovery mode.
- Sometimes it said on the screen when turning on "Samsung Galaxy S II" with the triangle, but other times says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again".
- Always says fail in Odin when i tried to flash a Rom (Only Kernel success), the problem is the Nand rw is corrupted.
- Already did a tutorial to recover a soft brick but no success it gaves the same error of nand rw.
- Cant flash an old bootloader that cames with the tutorial of soft brick.
I don't have a Jtag but i can put it in download mode so i think i dont need it or im wrong?
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You should not flash with bootloader. Try flash the recommended .pit file instead. After a successful flash, flash the ROM.
ksilver89 said:
You should not flash with bootloader. Try flash the recommended .pit file instead. After a successful flash, flash the ROM.
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Actually im doing that, the .pit file has success but then when i flash a rom its still haves a nand rw problem doesnt pass from there, is there a .pit file different? i have "u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit".
notsmartenough said:
that's GREAT NEWS that you can go to download mode,
flash another firmware using odin just to be sure
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I tried a lot of roms stock roms, unbranded ones, even the cm9 resurrection because they said that it could work but no success, feel so bad i only had 1 week with my S2 i bought it used from a friend so it doesnt have warranty, and i killed it but im not new on this flash stuff i used to do it with my Ace.
DarkCloud7 said:
Actually im doing that, the .pit file has success but then when i flash a rom its still haves a nand rw problem doesnt pass from there, is there a .pit file different? i have "u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit".
I tried a lot of roms stock roms, unbranded ones, even the cm9 resurrection because they said that it could work but no success, feel so bad i only had 1 week with my S2 i bought it used from a friend so it doesnt have warranty, and i killed it but im not new on this flash stuff i used to do it with my Ace.
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With the problem you described, it seems you device is hardbricked.
But since you can still get to download mode, Visit this thread: fforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
With the problem you described, it seems you device is hardbricked.
But since you can still get to download mode, Visit this thread: fforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841099
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I tought that when is Hardbricked it was when it doesnt turn on or go to download mode, but maybe your right.
Im gonna try that thanks, but I think it will have fail because it says to flash PDA .OFFICIAL XWLPG and as I said it doesnt let flash any rom with that NAND rw problem.
Anyway if i try only flashing Siyah Kernel could it help? I was reeding something about dual boot or something like that
DarkCloud7 said:
I tought that when is Hardbricked it was when it doesnt turn on or go to download mode, but maybe your right.
Im gonna try that thanks, but I think it will have fail because it says to flash PDA .OFFICIAL XWLPG and as I said it doesnt let flash any rom with that NAND rw problem.
Anyway if i try only flashing Siyah Kernel could it help? I was reeding something about dual boot or something like that
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no.
-Nand corruption is also hard enough to make your phone useless.
-that method should work since you are only flashing kernel as pda
I'm waiting for your feedback
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
no.
-Nand corruption is also hard enough to make your phone useless.
-that method should work since you are only flashing kernel as pda
I'm waiting for your feedback
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Now I know it, gonna try Im downloading the XWLPG when I finish trying Im gonna reply thanks for Your help
Jokesy said:
no.
-Nand corruption is also hard enough to make your phone useless.
-that method should work since you are only flashing kernel as pda
I'm waiting for your feedback
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Well I just give up think Im gonna throw to the garbage my S2 it didn't work it doesnt flash either with that it haves the same problem:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100XWLPG_I9100XXLPX_I9100OXXLPL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.bin
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I think it doesnt flash any kernel there, so I can continue with the other part of the tutorial with it says about Siyah Kernel, anyway thanks for all help to everyone, that NAND rw problem was a nightmare all days for me.
No more S2 for me, I waste my money for this
DarkCloud7 said:
Well I just give up think Im gonna throw to the garbage my S2 it didn't work it doesnt flash either with that it haves the same problem:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100XWLPG_I9100XXLPX_I9100OXXLPL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.bin
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I think it doesnt flash any kernel there, so I can continue with the other part of the tutorial with it says about Siyah Kernel, anyway thanks for all help to everyone, that NAND rw problem was a nightmare all days for me.
No more S2 for me, I waste my money for this
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The Siyah kernel tutorial I recommended should work.
Anyway, if your phone is still under warranty, you can probably send it for repairs
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
The Siyah kernel tutorial I recommended should work.
Anyway, if your phone is still under warranty, you can probably send it for repairs
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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It didn't work for me because it needs to flash the XWLPG first but i can't flash roms, so I couldn't pass from there to Siyah Kernel.
Thanks anyway, I can't take it I bought it used from a friend, RIP my S2
Youll still get around £120 for it on ebay.
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theunderling said:
Youll still get around £120 for it on ebay.
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Haha its something hope that, im going to start over again to buy a S2 i like that phone
Ok so last night my phone froze up while I was browsing the web (it froze just after rotating, if that's of any significance) so I held the power button down until it turned off. Trying to turn it on again, it just sat at the galaxy s 2 logo before any bootanimations etc start playing.
I thought I'd try to just re-flash the ROM (CM10 nightly 26/9/2012) and it seemed to just freeze up near the end of the flash, so I left it to do it's thing.
When I returned to the phone, it was showing me a kernel panic screen, so I held the power button to turn it off again and since then it won't boot into the ROM, it won't boot into recovery, and until just now it wouldn't be recognised by odin in download mode.
I had tried installing the USB drivers for the phone etc and it wouldn't work, however while writing this topic I just got a notification on my PC saying USB drivers had been installed and Odin seemed to recognise my phone, so I tried flashing cm9 resurrection, however it seems to be stuck. These are the messages in Odin, for reference:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> cm-9-20120420-ODIN-galaxys2.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> zImage
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
and it's just been stuck there since I pressed start. There is no progress bar or anything on the phone either. Oh, and Odin's progress bar thing at the top just says "KERNEL" with a blank bar under it and "0:[com3]" with a yellow background below that.
Is it safe to unplug the phone and try again with a different USB cable?
EDIT: After trying different methods to recover it (with the same result from Odin):
Orkane1989 said:
I wouldn't risk it. Does definity sound like a dodgy data partition. You should post in that guide explaining your situation. Somebody who know more than me should be able to give you a few options.
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Try reflashing kernel then flash ROM.
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Orkane1989 said:
Try reflashing kernel then flash ROM.
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So it's safe to unplug the phone?
D3_ said:
So it's safe to unplug the phone?
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Yes I have done it before. You just won't have a ROM on your device. Just put it back into download mode and try the kernel first before ROM.
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Orkane1989 said:
Try reflashing kernel then flash ROM.
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Orkane1989 said:
Yes I have done it before. You just won't have a ROM on your device. Just put it back into download mode and try the kernel first before ROM.
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Just tried this, getting the same thing, Odin gets the first "bar" in the progress bar completed and seems to get stuck. Same output as above.
When the first bar completes that (from what I remember) is just Odin unpacking the files to flash to device. Once it does that it checks that its on there properly which is by comparing md5, then it send a command to run the kernel.
Seems like your phone is unable to do even that.
You will have to consult someone with some more knowledge about this than me. You could have a corrupt data partition... but its honestly out of my league now lol. Sorry I couldn't help.
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Orkane1989 said:
When the first bar completes that (from what I remember) is just Odin unpacking the files to flash to device. Once it does that it checks that its on there properly which is by comparing md5, then it send a command to run the kernel.
Seems like your phone is unable to do even that.
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According to the output it gives me (in the OP) it does successfully check the MD5 though.
I'll admit, I haven't actually used Odin since I first rooted this phone (back in december last year) so I'm back to knowing basically nothing about how it works.
Yes it does confirm the md5
But after that it sends the commands to start running the new kernel (basically installing it on the device firstly)
Which is where it gets stuck.
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Just tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Same issue with flashing those files.
I don't want to try the .pit because if it doesn't flash then I'll be pretty f*cked, right?
I would try what ever else you could find because if you get that guide wrong you could end up turning your phone into a paperweight. But if you so have to use the guide take note that you ahould try flashing the files WITHOUT .pit or repartition first. If that doesn't succeed than your last option is to use the .pit file and repartition.
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I did try it, without the .pit/repartition as the guide says to try it without it first, but again, it won't flash anything (which is why I don't think I'll try the .pit/repartition)
I wouldn't risk it. Does definity sound like a dodgy data partition. You should post in that guide explaining your situation. Somebody who know more than me should be able to give you a few options.
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Hello,
I have a problem unrooting/unbricking my Galaxy S4 for Verizon. I followed step-by-step processes and it seems to not work properly for me. I downloaded "Odin3 v.1.85" and the stock firmware, "GalaxyS4/SCH-i545/VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.zip" and "SCH-I545_MDK_562219_Stock_Restore.tar.md5" for Verizon. I put my phone into the Download Mode and began the process of unrooting using Odin. I made sure that my device was connected. I clicked PDA and chose the stock firmware for my phone. I clicked Start and it begins. As soon is it begins, it says it is not responding, but I wait a few seconds and it responds. After that, it continues where it left off for the unrooting process. The process turned out to be a fail. Here's the message:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
It has failed and when I attempt to reboot my phone, it gives me a message that says, "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." I attempted the Kies process, and it would not connect my device to Kies. Please help. I feel as if I were the only user with this problem. Thank you.
sounds like you were already on v7 baseband try getting that stock image and go through odin.
because you cant go back to the original baseband (which is the md5 you listed) but I had similiar issues.
goosedaddy said:
sounds like you were already on v7 baseband try getting that stock image and go through odin.
because you cant go back to the original baseband (which is the md5 you listed) but I had similiar issues.
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Seems like it's tough luck for me. What do you suggest I do? Did you resolve any of your similar issues?
yep. I only wanted to make sure you did install the update or otherwise some of the 32gb s4 come with it preinstalled.
just saying this because updating to me7 is irreversible you wont be able to flash roms right now only apply a root
download the me7 md5 this time and do all the same steps I followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
hope this helps
goosedaddy said:
yep. I only wanted to make sure you did install the update or otherwise some of the 32gb s4 come with it preinstalled.
just saying this because updating to me7 is irreversible you wont be able to flash roms right now only apply a root
download the me7 md5 this time and do all the same steps I followed this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259
hope this helps
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Alright. I'll follow these steps and I'll get back to here and let you know. Thank you.
I'm in the process of downloading the ME7 you told me about, but isn't this rooting my phone? I want to reformat my phone and have everything wiped out.
MattLife said:
I'm in the process of downloading the ME7 you told me about, but isn't this rooting my phone? I want to reformat my phone and have everything wiped out.
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nope its a stock image so everything will be like when you first got it. not sure if some data will be there but you will not be rooted.
the root process is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381382
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nope its a stock image so everything will be like when you first got it. not sure if some data will be there but you will not be rooted.
the root process is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381382
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This really helped me! Thank you so much! It's been fixed.
MattLife said:
This really helped me! Thank you so much! It's been fixed.
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Awesome! Glad it all worked out.
help
Trying to unroot and revert to stock and I have soft bricked my galaxy s4! The charging port is gone so I cannot use a computer to fix this...I have searched everywhere for help and am stuck! Anyone have any suggestions???
gregorykbrownjr said:
Trying to unroot and revert to stock and I have soft bricked my galaxy s4! The charging port is gone so I cannot use a computer to fix this...I have searched everywhere for help and am stuck! Anyone have any suggestions???
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if you can't get the usb port (charging port) to work with communicating to your computer then there really isn't much you can do. Have you tried cleaning the contacts off inside the port? Are you sure its NOT the cable?
This has been talked about somewhere else here in this forum
Same problem
goosedaddy said:
sounds like you were already on v7 baseband try getting that stock image and go through odin.
because you cant go back to the original baseband (which is the md5 you listed) but I had similiar issues.
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Hey I have the exact same issue but with the international LTE galaxy s4 do you have any idea what i can do i have put the GPE rom on this and i found that flashing TWRP when it gave me the kies error bought me back to my GPE rom i'm going to sell this phone and i need to return to stock firmware should i try a new computer or something else please help me i've been really scared, i would appreciate it if you can help me in any way.
hi evrybody, i wanted to root my SG I9100 evrything was so fine untill the moment i think i passed the wrong kernel thought odin and now i can't access to the phone, when i click on the power button i have that samsung logo and yellow triangle then i have This freaky msg KERNEL PANIC MODE ... What should i do, My phones operator was orange fnrace but now used in morocco ... HELP MEEE PLEAAAAAAAAAAASEEEEE
Can you enter recovery or download modes?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
Get the right kernel, flash that. If that doesn't work, get a stock rom from Samfirmware, flash that with Odin = clean slate. Then you can try rooting again if you want, choose what you flash a bit more carefully next time though (there's a simple root method in the thread stickied near the top of Q&A unless you're running GB).
MistahBungle said:
Get the right kernel, flash that. If that doesn't work, get a stock rom from Samfirmware, flash that with Odin = clean slate. Then you can try rooting again if you want, choose what you flash a bit more carefully next time though (there's a simple root method in the thread stickied near the top of Q&A unless you're running GB).
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how can i know the right kernet if i can't acces to my phone cuz when i turn it on i have that samsung logo with riangle and then that android thing wit kernel panic .. Plz help me :s
i tired the BVLPB And BVLPD Version but always guess a fail from odin
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100BVLPB_I9100FTMLPB_I9100BVLPB_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> zImage
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Which firmware were u on when the issue happened? Flash that via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II
Um, you're supposed to know this stuff/make a note of it before you do anything with your phone. Not blindly flash stuff & hope it works out, which inevitably leads to the situation you now find yourself in I.E a busted phone.
Sitaib said:
how can i know the right kernet if i can't acces to my phone cuz when i turn it on i have that samsung logo with riangle and then that android thing wit kernel panic .. Plz help me :s
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MistahBungle said:
Um, you're supposed to know this stuff/make a note of it before you do anything with your phone. Not blindly flash stuff & hope it works out, which inevitably leads to the situation you now find yourself in I.E a busted phone.
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Does it make it irrepable :s :s :
No, if you still have download mode you should be able to recover it. But it's going to take some work on your part, we can't do it for you.
Search for Hopper8's 'Odin troubleshooting' thread, try the stuff in that thread & see if you can get a successful flash of stock firmware with Odin. That's the only way you're fixing it.
MistahBungle said:
No, if you still have download mode you should be able to recover it. But it's going to take some work on your part, we can't do it for you.
Search for Hopper8's 'Odin troubleshooting' thread, try the stuff in that thread & see if you can get a successful flash of stock firmware with Odin. That's the only way you're fixing it.
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Yes i still have access to the download modee and i'm searching day n'night for solutions i would really be so thankfull if someone could help me and search for a solution wit me :s
I already gave you a path to a possible solution. Go back, re-read my last post, search for the thread I mentioned. Or your phone can stay busted if you prefer ?
Try following this steps http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365701
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I already gave you a path to a possible solution. Go back, re-read my last post, search for the thread I mentioned. Or your phone can stay busted if you prefer ?
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"I wanna hold your hand........."
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Hey Guys i think ii found a solution i downloaded the official JB version and i flashed it using odin evrything was alright Until the flash is ended then when i wanted to restart the phone it shows samsung Galxy i9100 then nothing after ... HOW UNLUCKY I AM HELP ME GUYS
YEEAH GUYS ! Somehow I fix it
Sitaib said:
YEEAH GUYS ! Somehow I fix it
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Good for you!
I suggest you note down, at least now, all the info given in the 'About Phone' page inside settings. And next time, be careful to back up stuff and read about what you're about to do.
And please add [SOLVED] to the title of your post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine."
Sent from my SGS II