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I am trying to root my recently updated Bell mobility samsung galaxy S2 I9100 running ICS 4.0.3, Baseband version I9100MUGLD3, Kernel Version 3.0.15-I9100MUGLD3-CL377577, Build Version IML74K.UGLD3. I Can't Find anything on these threads. Can someone help? Thanks in advance.
Ethanp said:
I am trying to root my recently updated Bell mobility samsung galaxy S2 I9100 running ICS 4.0.3, Baseband version I9100MUGLD3, Kernel Version 3.0.15-I9100MUGLD3-CL377577, Build Version IML74K.UGLD3. I Can't Find anything on these threads. Can someone help? Thanks in advance.
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check the link below
Universal Rooting Method for ICS
Sun90 said:
check the link below
Universal Rooting Method for ICS
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Awesome the link worked great. But it turns out my phone tested positive to the Emmc brick. So i now i don't want to flash anything lol.
Ethanp said:
Awesome the link worked great. But it turns out my phone tested positive to the Emmc brick. So i now i don't want to flash anything lol.
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You're device is fine. I have the same thing and I've flashed hundreds of times. You just have to know what you're flashing and understand the basics
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kilometers4 said:
You're device is fine. I have the same thing and I've flashed hundreds of times. You just have to know what you're flashing and understand the basics
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I am familiar with flashing. I had the LG Optimus LTE before this and flashed quite a few roms, This phone however has me awfully confused. I have been researching all day. And so far i am under the understanding that the touch cwm are not good and the use the 4.0.1.5 recovery. But what i don't understand is how do you install roms without wiping data/factory reset through cwm? don't most roms require this? and isn't that what causes the superbrick? Sorry for sounding like a noob. but can you tell me how you do your flashing?
Ethanp said:
I am familiar with flashing. I had the LG Optimus LTE before this and flashed quite a few roms, This phone however has me awfully confused. I have been researching all day. And so far i am under the understanding that the touch cwm are not good and the use the 4.0.1.5 recovery. But what i don't understand is how do you install roms without wiping data/factory reset through cwm? don't most roms require this? and isn't that what causes the superbrick? Sorry for sounding like a noob. but can you tell me how you do your flashing?
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Just use a different kernel, like siyah (www.gokhanmoral.com and make it's for the s2 not s3). Then you can wipe data. Just didn't not be on 4.0.4, and have a samsung based kernel (the kernel dev should have info in the op). Once you're on a safe kernel you can flash whatever you want and wipe data.
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kilometers4 said:
Just use a different kernel, like siyah (www.gokhanmoral.com and make it's for the s2 not s3). Then you can wipe data. Just didn't not be on 4.0.4, and have a samsung based kernel (the kernel dev should have info in the op). Once you're on a safe kernel you can flash whatever you want and wipe data.
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Ok so i flash the kernel via odin? because my phone doesn't have cmw installed. Siyah-s2-v4.0.1.tar that is the kernel i am about to flash. Is it safe for my phone? also do i need to do a backup of my stock kernel?
Ethanp said:
Ok so i flash the kernel via odin? because my phone doesn't have cmw installed. Siyah-s2-v4.0.1.tar that is the kernel i am about to flash. Is it safe for my phone? also do i need to do a backup of my stock kernel?
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Yeah, you should be able to flash through Odin. And you can flash back to stock by getting a stock firmware from www.sammobile.com and flash through Odin
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Ethanp said:
Awesome the link worked great. But it turns out my phone tested positive to the Emmc brick. So i now i don't want to flash anything lol.
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How do you test for Emmc brick?
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Spacemonkie4207 said:
How do you test for Emmc brick?
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Go to this page, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693704 and download and install the gotbrickbug apk
kilometers4 said:
Yeah, you should be able to flash through Odin. And you can flash back to stock by getting a stock firmware from www.sammobile.com and flash through Odin
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So I did what you told me too. And went ahead and flashed a custom kernel (Siyah 4.0.1) and tried installing salman ics rom. and now i have a never ending boot loop.. any suggestions?
Ethanp said:
So I did what you told me too. And went ahead and flashed a custom kernel (Siyah 4.0.1) and tried installing salman ics rom. and now i have a never ending boot loop.. any suggestions?
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Did you wipe data when you installed it? It's usually highly recommended
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kilometers4 said:
Did you wipe data when you installed it? It's usually highly recommended
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Yes I wiped data, cache and dalvik cache. Couldn't get into recovery so i just re-flashed my firmware via odin. All is good now and successfully flashed cm9 with no issues. Must have been a bug in the rom.
Okay, so basically I flashed one too many things without a wipe and I got stuck in a bootloop. I couldn't access recovery since I don't have a working home button. I then bought a USB jig which lets me get into download mode where I flashed a stock rom in odin. I'm still stuck in a the bootloop, can anyone help me? Is there a way of wiping cache etc from download mode, any help is greatly appreciated! Cheers
SmallShot said:
Okay, so basically I flashed one too many things without a wipe and I got stuck in a bootloop. I couldn't access recovery since I don't have a working home button. I then bought a USB jig which lets me get into download mode where I flashed a stock rom in odin. I'm still stuck in a the bootloop, can anyone help me? Is there a way of wiping cache etc from download mode, any help is greatly appreciated! Cheers
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Yeah.
You need to flash a firmware that will wipe your data.
I'll post you link very soon.
Please standby
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
SmallShot said:
Okay, so basically I flashed one too many things without a wipe and I got stuck in a bootloop. I couldn't access recovery since I don't have a working home button. I then bought a USB jig which lets me get into download mode where I flashed a stock rom in odin. I'm still stuck in a the bootloop, can anyone help me? Is there a way of wiping cache etc from download mode, any help is greatly appreciated! Cheers
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Dude u must be flashing wrong ROM what ROM are u flashing have u tryed boot recovery what kernel did u flash
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Jokesy said:
Yeah.
You need to flash a firmware that will wipe your data.
I'll post you link very soon.
Please standby
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Cheers lad!
Christiancs1969 said:
Dude u must be flashing wrong ROM what ROM are u flashing have u tryed boot recovery what kernel did u flash
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He said his home button isn't working so he can't enter recovery.
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Did it not work before flashing?
What ROM and kernel? Does it do 2 boots on logo?
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Christiancs1969 said:
Did it not work before flashing?
What ROM and kernel? Does it do 2 boots on logo?
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No I broke my home button a few months ago - it's a hardware problem. I flashed a stock rom but still has a bootloop, it justs stays stuck on the glowing s....
Edit: Still stuck in bootloop
If you can get download you will be ok you just have to find the right ROM I have seen a couple of post on RR thread both with same boot loop they worked out OK
If you can't find it I'll post link what ROM caused boot loop
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30813247 if you pm him he will help you
SmallShot said:
Cheers lad!
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Ok
-Visit This thread
-Download any of the firmware that has this warning: This firmware will wipe your device!
-Flash via odin (please read instructions before flashing)
Your phone should boot afterwards but will be downgraded to gingerbread for now.
Please let me know what happens
good luck
Cheers for the help guys! All fixed
HI everyone,
I need some serious help. please help.
Currently I have Galaxy S2- Gt-i9100 with Siyah kernel and CM9 rom but I want to go back to the same kernel and GB rom(or ICS) that galaxy S2 comes by default from Samsung (i guess it is called stock rom).
I don't know much about flashing etc. Can someone tell me how can i do that?
rythemofthe said:
HI everyone,
I need some serious help. please help.
Currently I have Galaxy S2- Gt-i9100 with Siyah kernel and CM9 rom but I want to go back to the same kernel and GB rom(or ICS) that galaxy S2 comes by default from Samsung (i guess it is called stock rom).
I don't know much about flashing etc. Can someone tell me how can i do that?
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1. Download the original firmware for your country here: www.sammobile.com/firmware/
2. Extract the zip file
3. On your phone boot to CWM recovery
- wipe data /factory reset
- format /system
- boot to download mode
4. Flash the firmware via Odin.
Flashing Guide: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Jokesy said:
1. Download the original firmware for your country here: www.sammobile.com/firmware/
2. Extract the zip file
3. On your phone boot to CWM recovery
- wipe data /factory reset
- format /system
- boot to download mode
4. Flash the firmware via Odin.
Flashing Guide: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Thanks, Would it un-root my phone too? and can I install GB after CM9? ..I am not sure how to do this
rythemofthe said:
Thanks, Would it un-root my phone too? and can I install GD after CM9? ..I am not sure how to do this
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1. Yes it will unroot your phone.
2. What is GD?
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Jokesy said:
1. Yes it will unroot your phone.
2. What is GD?
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Thanks ... Sorry it's not GD i meant GB.
I have Downloaded this GB and ICS firmware from SAMmobile..But i want to try install GB first, Can i do it directly over CM9? Wouldn't it brick my phone? Or some other steps has to be followed for installing GB?
rythemofthe said:
Thanks ... Sorry it's not GD i meant GB.
I have Downloaded this GB and ICS firmware from SAMmobile..But i want to try install GB first, Can i do it directly over CM9? Wouldn't it brick my phone? Or some other steps has to be followed for installing GB?
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No problem. Gingerbread will work fine.
Just follow the instructions/steps in my first post on this thread.
Good luck
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Serious help now.
Jokesy said:
No problem. Gingerbread will work fine.
Just follow the instructions/steps in my first post on this thread.
Good luck
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Hey..I tried the steps with GB firmware but now my phone is stuck at Loading logo and stuck in loop that keeps showing that Galaxy SII logo. Is my phone bricked now?
rythemofthe said:
Hey..I tried the steps with GB firmware but now my phone is stuck at Loading logo and stuck in loop that keeps showing that Galaxy SII logo. Is my phone bricked now?
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boot to recovery and perform factory reset.
BTW, Did you miss step 3?
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rythemofthe said:
Hey..I tried the steps with GB firmware but now my phone is stuck at Loading logo and stuck in loop that keeps showing that Galaxy SII logo. Is my phone bricked now?
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Not if you have downloaded the correct software for the I9100. This sometimes happens. Can you get into recovery and download mode
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HANDSY said:
Not if you have downloaded the correct software for the I9100. This sometimes happens. Can you get into recovery and download mode
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Jokesy said:
boot to recovery and perform factory reset.
BTW, Did you miss step 3?
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Thanks guys for the hel...I dint missed anything..It ended up in loop then I went back to Download Mode and factory reset and it started fine.
Thanks a lot for help
So my Samsung mega At&T SGH-I527 phone is rooted and would like to put a custom rom on it , but when I run rom manager it asked me to make a custom recovery and I am not sure how to proceed from this point.
Thanks for anyones help On this
Can't be done yet. Needs bootloader unlocked or workaround.
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DjInfinite407 said:
So my Samsung mega At&T SGH-I527 phone is rooted and would like to put a custom rom on it , but when I run rom manager it asked me to make a custom recovery and I am not sure how to proceed from this point.
Thanks for anyones help On this
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I am not sure if this can be done or not
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566642
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Doesn't work with the AT&T I527...
yes it is...
Hey guys my s2 will not load up.it stops on samsung. I tried recovery mode too cache clear.ive got some important dsta on this, which I wish to get back!
Any help is much appreciated.as im noob myself.
Thank you
ch3mical0ne said:
Hey guys my s2 will not load up.it stops on samsung. I tried recovery mode too cache clear.ive got some important dsta on this, which I wish to get back!
Any help is much appreciated.as im noob myself.
Thank you
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Reflash rom without wipe
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corruptionfreeindia said:
Reflash rom without wipe
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How would one do that, would yo be so kind to help me.? I have kiesvsoftware on pc and odin 1.3 :s thats all im upto. An know. Cant even find a rommfor my s2 non rooted!
Help always appreciated from me!
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ch3mical0ne said:
How would one do that, would yo be so kind to help me.? I have kiesvsoftware on pc and odin 1.3 :s thats all im upto. An know. Cant even find a rommfor my s2 non rooted!
Help always appreciated from me!
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If the Important DATA is stored in ur phones Internal Sdcard (the 11.5 gb partition) then u can safely flash any stock firmware from ODIN
for stock firmwares u can check.
www.samfirmware.com or www.sammobile.com
and u can easily search for a video guide on youtube on how to flash a stock firmware on i9100 using ODIN.
......or you could check the stickyed threads on this forum right here on XDA for Odin flashing instructions.... No need to look elsewhere on the web when everything you need is RIGHT HERE......
This might be my S2, or it might be my W...but it's definitely CM
well its a CWM prob
1. search threads for how to flash stock rom back via odin
2. re root and install cwm
3. Install the correct rom
thuva06 said:
well its a CWM prob
1. search threads for how to flash stock rom back via odin
2. re root and install cwm
3. Install the correct rom
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I reflashed a original rom with odin! Thanks so much. I dont even know if I rooted it. All my data is back which matters most. Thanks again!
What are modded roms? What do they do?
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ch3mical0ne said:
I reflashed a original rom with odin! Thanks so much. I dont even know if I rooted it. All my data is back which matters most. Thanks again!
What are modded roms? What do they do?
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well modded roms are like for example
some devs take the stock rom push their kernals with some minor or major tweaks
it might be in UI or apps or can be of anything
in simple works taking a stock rom or any other rom and overlaying it with some tweaks