I have the s2 and I want to root it. It is the GT-i9100M (I think the M is causing some challenges from Bell Canada)
Model Number : GT-i9100M
Android Version : 4.1.2
Baseband version : i9100MUGMA5
Kernel Version : 3.0.31-900488
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Build Number : JZ054K.19100MUGMA5
Here is the background : I have purchased a Gear Fit to use with this device, but I need 4.3 on the phone.
I have tried to upgrade the device to no avail using the One-Click method. It tells me that it is not compatible. I have been researching and it seems I need to root the device first and then upgrade the firmware manually. I went to Android Central and they said I need to flash a Custom ROM. So if possible could someone send me in the right direction?
If any of this sounds wrong, please let me know. I don't want to brick the phone, but would like to upgrade the device. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi guys,
I successfully managed to root my UK SGS2.
Now system info says:
Baseband version: I9100XXKE4
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
[email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
And here's my questions:
1- how can I now update the phone to new firmware versions?
2- can I still use Kies or will I lose the root or brick the phone?
3- is the version I have installed the last one?
4 basically can anybody give me some "definitions" so that I don't mess up anymore baseband/kernel/firmware/rom concepts?
thanks a lot in advance!
XWKE7 is latest for now.
You can update using ODIN or KIES. If you install stock ROMs, you will lose root access, but it's easy enough to regain it with CF-Root
ROM = PDA = main system software image
RADIO = MODEM = the software used to control the baseband on the phone
SBL = BOOTLOADER = the secondary bootloader used when loading up the phone
CSC = Carrier/Network specific settings and customisations (Carrier Specific Customisations is the abbreviation iirc)
So in order to understand what's my latest firmware version I have to look at this?
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
damascato said:
So in order to understand what's my latest firmware version I have to look at this?
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
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Yes. XWKE7 is the part telling you it's the latest one.
pulser_g2 said:
Yes. XWKE7 is the part telling you it's the latest one.
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So if mine is GINGERBREAD.BUKE1...?
I'm trying to get my head around it all, and frankly vodafone seem to have made it more confusing. Why couldn't Samsung force them to jsut have the phone with no crap on it in the first place!
Hey pulser ! I come from the HTC Hero board, so I'm a little confused with those step for flashing the SGS2 but I'm happy anyway to see people I already know
So I'm a bit lost and ask myself if flashing in this way will work ? PDA : XWKE8 / PHONE : XXKE4 / CSC : Default (I can't find a CSC that fits for a french SFR phone...)
Sorry for my odd english :/
How do you update the firmware?
my current build is : GINGERBREAD.XWKDD.
When I plug in the usb it shows the files in the phone but does not come up with any firmware update option?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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I am so lost ... I tried to read all posts to find answer but I got dizzy !!
plz experts tell me what is best for me to do and I will pray for you
I got Virgin/bell SGS2 and I rooted the phone to unlock so I can use it with FIDO.
I didn't backup stuff.. or I might did but not sure...
the only info I copied about my initial setup is this:
[email protected]#2
and after rooting, my current info is :
2.3.3
model number GT-I9100M
BASEBAND VERSION I9100MUGKG2
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER: GINGERBREAT.UGKG2
I noticed that I can't use Kies anymore !!
and I want to upgrade to rom that support arabic and I don't want to lose access to market or get any failure !! (( remember it is canadian galaxy s2 ))
any suggestions ??
Hi
Im a newbie, i want to put official ics version - XXLPQ onto my phone. But i have 5 questions.
My phone was originally from bell - Canada.
Model Number:GT- I9100M
Android Version - 2.3.3
Baseband Version- i9100MUGKG2
Kernel Version - [email protected]#2
Build Number-GINGERBREAD.Ugkg2
So here are my questions:
1. Do I need to backup my data?
2. Do i have to wipe
3. Can i update through kies once ics version for my country comes out?
4. What if i dont like ics how can i go back?
5. Is it safe
PLEASE HELP!!!!
Thanks
hi
all this posts are for gt-i9100 and no M.
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False M is the exact same so it doesn't matter
Kyrgyzaan said:
Hi
Im a newbie, i want to put official ics version - XXLPQ onto my phone. But i have 5 questions.
My phone was originally from bell - Canada.
Model Number:GT- I9100M
Android Version - 2.3.3
Baseband Version- i9100MUGKG2
Kernel Version - [email protected]#2
Build Number-GINGERBREAD.Ugkg2
So here are my questions:
1. Do I need to backup my data?
yes for safety
2. Do i have to wipe
No
3. Can i update through kies once ics version for my country comes out?
Unlikely as you have changed the firmware codes .
4. What if i dont like ics how can i go back?
Billions of help i want to restore to GB posts on here basic is flash an older firmware via Odin
5. Is it safe
Yes for any user that has read all the FAQS and guides
Big no its not safe for those that refuse to read the faqs and guides .
jje
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hi, i have just purchased a s2, and coming from a nexus one and htc background i have very little knowledge of Samsung methods, i have done some research and have found many people have bricked their phone therefore i am hoping someone can point me in the correct direction.
my details:
model number : gt i9100
android version: 4.0.3
baseband: i900xxlps
kernel version: 3.0.15-i9100xwlp7-cl340913 [email protected]#3
build; iml74k.xwlp7
i want to root my phone, sim unlock it, and then rom upgrade to a official 4.0.4 with root.
can someone please link me to the correct tut methods.
thanks in advance.
kuljit55 said:
hi, i have just purchased a s2, and coming from a nexus one and htc background i have very little knowledge of Samsung methods, i have done some research and have found many people have bricked their phone therefore i am hoping someone can point me in the correct direction.
my details:
model number : gt i9100
android version: 4.0.3
baseband: i900xxlps
kernel version: 3.0.15-i9100xwlp7-cl340913 [email protected]#3
build; iml74k.xwlp7
i want to root my phone, sim unlock it, and then rom upgrade to a official 4.0.4 with root.
can someone please link me to the correct tut methods.
thanks in advance.
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Try this
[ICS]Universal Rooting for most ICS phones, Any ROM, now with CWM6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
kuljit55 said:
hi, i have just purchased a s2, and coming from a nexus one and htc background i have very little knowledge of Samsung methods, i have done some research and have found many people have bricked their phone therefore i am hoping someone can point me in the correct direction.
my details:
model number : gt i9100
android version: 4.0.3
baseband: i900xxlps
kernel version: 3.0.15-i9100xwlp7-cl340913 [email protected]#3
build; iml74k.xwlp7
i want to root my phone, sim unlock it, and then rom upgrade to a official 4.0.4 with root.
can someone please link me to the correct tut methods.
thanks in advance.
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ICS 4.03 is safe. Do not update it to 4.04 official rom. You can easily root your phone and install CWM recovery. Then flash a custom 4.0.4 ROM or whatever you like. For a start i suggest this rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824586
hey guys, i know your gonna say there are alot of guides out thier but buy galaxy S2 is a carrier S2 so my model number is GTI9100T, its from my isp Telecom in nz, i relay wanted to root it to have a rom on thier called Neat rom Lite but i haunt found a guide to rooting my type of phone yet. my phone details are
Model number : GT-I9100T
Android version - 4.0.3
Baseband : I9100TDOLP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100TDOLP7-CL710191dpi.DELL140 #3
Buildnumber : IML74K.DOLPif there any rooting guides out there thanks
ps my phone isnt the international version.
ExynosAbuse.
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