i want to know how can is install cm12.1 on s2 i9100
full guide plz n where can i get files that u need plz tell me what files i need
my device running android 4.0.3
i want cm12.1 on it plz help me out
which recovery i need to install
plz tell me the precedure. pleaseee
plz someone help me hmmm
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First update your phone to the latest official firmware which is 4.1.2 jellybean
Then Partition Guide
Later, you need to download & flash ...latest Rom of your choice, GApps & TWRP Rec (Image) or TWRP Flashable ZIP.
Have a look also for this guide....
Hi @EMONESSboy,
Before doing anything, you need to update your phone to the latest official firmware which is 4.1.2 jellybean. You should be able to obtain this update via Kies or OTA or manually via ODIN.
Then, we will be able to guide you through the rest of the required steps.
gsstudios
gsstudios said:
Hi @EMONESSboy,
Before doing anything, you need to update your phone to the latest official firmware which is 4.1.2 jellybean. You should be able to obtain this update via Kies or OTA or manually via ODIN.
Then, we will be able to guide you through the rest of the required steps.
gsstudios
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there is no ota update... it say your device up to date...
there is any way aroud...? which i can perform without pc....?
flashable jellybean rom on this 4.0.3
any way aroud plz tell..?
gsstudios said:
Hi @EMONESSboy,
Before doing anything, you need to update your phone to the latest official firmware which is 4.1.2 jellybean. You should be able to obtain this update via Kies or OTA or manually via ODIN.
Then, we will be able to guide you through the rest of the required steps.
gsstudios
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it will work if i download latest firmware for i9100 and flash it through mobile odinn..???
will it work fine..?
please tell me
thanks
mixchan said:
First update your phone to the latest official firmware which is 4.1.2 jellybean
Then Partition Guide
Later, you need to download & flash ...latest Rom of your choice, GApps & TWRP Rec (Image) or TWRP Flashable ZIP.
Have a look also for this guide....
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my device is indian and there i found only 4.0.3 or 4.0.4 not 4.1.2
can you please provide me the link where can i ger this 4.1.2 firmware..?
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100&details=Galaxy_S_2
which one should i download
this is my device kernel version right now I9100XWLP7 which is 4.0.3
which firmware should i install plz tell me
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EMONESSboy said:
which firmware should i install plz tell me
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Download the one for your region. To see which country the region code belongs to, just hover your mouse over one of them.
You should be using the PC version of ODIN and not mobile ODIN.
gsstudios
gsstudios said:
Download the one for your region. To see which country the region code belongs to, just hover your mouse over one of them.
You should be using the PC version of ODIN and not mobile ODIN.
gsstudios
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soo this is the latest which i have 4.0.3 there is no 4.1.2 for my device india region i dont know(what is it?) version that i mentioned is other post
now what to do?
EMONESSboy said:
soo this is the latest which i have 4.0.3 there is no 4.1.2 for my device india region i dont know(what is it?) version that i mentioned is other post
now what to do?
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I believe you have missed it. The region code for India is INU (version I9100XWLST). Please note that you can flash any firmware region on your phone, but for best mobile carrier compatibility, your region will be the best (modem flash after update may be sufficient if you have chosen to flash some other region).
gsstudios
i got one 4.1.2 firmware which is for galaxy s2 i9100 india but there kernel name and pda csc name are diffrent from my device....
can i install it...? will it work or not..?
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gsstudios said:
I believe you have missed it. The region code for India is INU (version I9100XWLST). Please note that you can flash any firmware region on your phone, but for best mobile carrier compatibility, your region will be the best (modem flash after update may be sufficient if you have chosen to flash some other region).
gsstudios
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i got it.... i am downloading it and will flash it....
please tell me what is the next step
will i have to use odin after it agin..?
because i dont have pc with me i will use my friends pc..
tell me other things which i have to do to get cm12.1 working please sir n thanks
EMONESSboy said:
i got it.... i am downloading it and will flash it....
please tell me what is the next step
will i have to use odin after it agin..?
because i dont have pc with me i will use my friends pc..
tell me other things which i have to do to get cm12.1 working please sir n thanks
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You can follow this guide for flashing official firmware here:
Instruction link
Follow the "Instructions For Flashing Firmware:" guide.
Once completed, I will step you through the custom ROM/recovery flashing.
gsstudios
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using mobile odin ota/update cant do this..?
i will use pc odin and install jelly bean
tell me next steps which i have to perform
if odin steps neened more please guide me for cm12.1
i have downloaded cmblack's cm12.1 unofficial
and official cm12.1 from cm
and downloaded flashable zip file from github for re partitioning pit file http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ta-sparing-t3311747/post65252583#post65252583 downloaded from here
and i have twrp manager for flashing twrp recovery
and also downloaded a twrp recvery
the gangsters lanchons
hmm plz guide me steps i am waiting
i want to get cm12.1 working today
also downloaded opengapps pico and nano for arm 5.1.1
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gsstudios said:
You can follow this guide for flashing official firmware here:
Instruction link
Follow the "Instructions For Flashing Firmware:" guide.
Once completed, I will step you through the custom ROM/recovery flashing.
gsstudios
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i have downloaded this INU firmware
i still have to follow that instruction??
for CSC
if yes i dont get that app on playstore
(samsung galaxy s/s2 CSC)
plz tell me
and other is please tell me after flashing this firmware i still have need or pc ..?
please tell
EMONESSboy said:
i have downloaded this INU firmware
i still have to follow that instruction??
for CSC
if yes i dont get that app on playstore
(samsung galaxy s/s2 CSC)
plz tell me
and other is please tell me after flashing this firmware i still have need or pc ..?
please tell
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CSC instruction should not be followed as I never mentioned this earlier.
It is still required for you to have PC nearby so you can flash custom recovery via ODIN.
Here is the next thing you will need to flash in ODIN, just download the latest Philz kernel and flash it under PDA:
Philz recovery thread
You will be able to use the repit tool from lanchon. The link you gave me is a flashable pit file and should be avoided. This is the repit tool you should download from:
https://github.com/Lanchon/REPIT
Follow the documentation to repit your device, then flash CM12.1 and Gapps normally in recovery. You will need to flash a Isorec recovery from here:
Isorec TWRP recovery download
gsstudios
in philz recovery thread... there is a signed version of philz which can be flashed thruogh stock recovery what about that...?
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gsstudios said:
CSC instruction should not be followed as I never mentioned this earlier.
It is still required for you to have PC nearby so you can flash custom recovery via ODIN.
Here is the next thing you will need to flash in ODIN, just download the latest Philz kernel and flash it under PDA:
Philz recovery thread
You will be able to use the repit tool from lanchon. The link you gave me is a flashable pit file and should be avoided. This is the repit tool you should download from:
https://github.com/Lanchon/REPIT
Follow the documentation to repit your device, then flash CM12.1 and Gapps normally in recovery. You will need to flash a Isorec recovery from here:
Isorec TWRP recovery download
gsstudios
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i dont get that re pit lanchad progran cab u plz guide me easy way..?
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please help i tried to install chainfire 3d drivers to my s3 jb 4.1.2 but later to my bad realised it was only for gb and now im stuck at the bootlogo nor do i have any rom files on my phone so i can flash the zip so i tried to push the files to my phone but it wont work either nor does sideload work i tried both with twrp and cwm but none worked please help............thank you
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Flash stock Rom with Odin and start afresh
zip to tar
slaphead20 said:
Flash stock Rom with Odin and start afresh
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can i ask you a lame question, i have all my roms in.zip format and i toflash it through odin we need .tar
so to flash the zip i have to do nothing but chage it to .tar in the filename means if i have xxxxx.zip then shall i zip with xxxxx.tar
please help me for my silly question
:silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly: is what i am
please dont make your face on my question if i am wrong
drv.vyas27 said:
can i ask you a lame question, i have all my roms in.zip format and i toflash it through odin we need .tar
so to flash the zip i have to do nothing but chage it to .tar in the filename means if i have xxxxx.zip then shall i zip with xxxxx.tar
please help me for my silly question
:silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly::silly: is what i am
please dont make your face on my question if i am wrong
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No no no! You can get stock Roms(latest) from here, : don't use the leak, just find the latest firmware for your region
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835931
[Leaked JB Firmware] I9300XXUFMB3 (4.2.1) - ODIN Firmware [23-02-13]
slaphead20 said:
No no no! You can get stock Roms(latest) from here, : don't use the leak, just find the latest firmware for your region
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835931
[Leaked JB Firmware] I9300XXUFMB3 (4.2.1) - ODIN Firmware [23-02-13]
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thanks but datafilehost is very irritating do you know any mirrors
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
thanks for your help:good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
you can always search for mirrors yourself if you know what you need, which you now do
drv.vyas27 said:
thanks but datafilehost is very irritating do you know any mirrors
:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
thanks for your help:good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
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go here and apply search in sammobile search engine and u will find ur stock rom
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
good luck
Hi everyone
I have Samsung galaxy SII SC-02C
The problem is
I have install a custom ROM (Omega V24)
When i went to return to the custom ROM 4.0.3 with Odin
i Can not
and an error msg appear
Could some one help me?
I have asked some one and he told that i need a custom rom with 3 files: CSC etc.....
did some have these files?
Regards
What error?
Wysłane z mojego GT-I9100 przy użyciu Tapatalka
---------- Post added at 11:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:57 PM ----------
You may want to try samfirmware.com.
Wysłane z mojego GT-I9100 przy użyciu Tapatalka
Did not complete the installation
What is your current ROM's version? You don't need odin to flash a custom ROM, flash it from recovery, if you want to flash a stock rom, you have to download it and flash with odin, post what you want clearly and i will try to help.
Dakura said:
What is your current ROM's version? You don't need odin to flash a custom ROM, flash it from recovery, if you want to flash a stock rom, you have to download it and flash with odin, post what you want clearly and i will try to help.
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I have 4.12
I want to return to stock Rom 4.03
A msg error appear when installing with Odin
There are no such versions as 4.12 so i will assume you said 4.1.2, why do you want to return to 4.0.3? Is SC-02C is a japanese version of S2? You need to find your stock firmware, i would recommend you find a jelly bean firmware and flash it, you can use samfirmware.com to find your version, download your stock rom, plug your phone in your computer in download mode, put your rom in pda section of odin and start flash, and don't forget to wipe your phone from recovery mode, if it still gives error try nuking your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532929
Dakura said:
There are no such versions as 4.12 so i will assume you said 4.1.2, why do you want to return to 4.0.3? Is SC-02C is a japanese version of S2? You need to find your stock firmware, i would recommend you find a jelly bean firmware and flash it, you can use samfirmware.com to find your version, download your stock rom, plug your phone in your computer in download mode, put your rom in pda section of odin and start flash, and don't forget to wipe your phone from recovery mode, if it still gives error try nuking your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532929
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the problem that i have already this file but it does not work
when i put it like you said in PDA and click START
it stop the installing and give error msg
FACTORY REST Error
If possible the other files such as CSC ....
No, it is not possible with other files, idk who told you that but "other files" doesn't work that way, i told you to nuke your phone in my last post, please do it and then post here, you need to give some effort you know.
Dakura said:
No, it is not possible with other files, idk who told you that but "other files" doesn't work that way, i told you to nuke your phone in my last post, please do it and then post here, you need to give some effort you know.
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If you are installing a new STOCK ROM and want to do a Nuke/Wipe then:
1. Reboot into CWM Recovery
2. Install zip from SD card>Run GS2ROMWipe or GS2ROMNuke
3. Reboot into Download mode
4. Install your stock ROM via Odin
5. Re-root your device
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Everything looks fine, if you've already nuked your phone make sure you have the correct ROM or download it again, go to this site: http://samfirmware.com/
search for "I9100", find your location, download it and try flashing that.
Dakura said:
Everything looks fine, if you've already nuked your phone make sure you have the correct ROM or download it again, go to this site: http://samfirmware.com/
search for "I9100", find your location, download it and try flashing that.
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what should i do now
[email protected] said:
what should i do now
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I've already told you,
1- Go to : http://samfirmware.com/
2- To "Search device here..." write I9100,
3- Find whatever country and version you desire,
4- Download it ( You may need to register at this site)
5- Flash with odin and see if it works out.
Dakura said:
I've already told you,
1- Go to : http://samfirmware.com/
2- To "Search device here..." write I9100,
3- Find whatever country and version you desire,
4- Download it ( You may need to register at this site)
5- Flash with odin and see if it works out.
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No thing
Could some one help me?
[email protected] said:
Could some one help me?
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Is there some can help me?
I can may help you but I think it is an Odin error maybe try Odin v1.85
Could you tell a bit more about it?
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There's a custom ROM that I wanna flash and it requires a different firmware. Do I flash the firmware first then the ROM? Also, when I flash the firmware is it just like flashing a custom ROM?
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cjbart1009 said:
There's a custom ROM that I wanna flash and it requires a different firmware. Do I flash the firmware first then the ROM?
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Yes, before you flash the ROM. Main reason, is that the firmware will install stock kernel (therefore over-writing any kernel that is present); so you will want to flash the firmware first, then the custom ROM. That way, the custom ROM install will have the corresponding kernel (if its different from stock, which it may or may not be).
You will also need to re-install custom recovery, as the firmware includes stock recovery (which over-writes the custom one you have now).
cjbart1009 said:
Also, when I flash the firmware is it just like flashing a custom ROM?
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Not even remotely similar. You need to flash with hboot. You can follow the excellent instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
In actuality, it is possible to make a recovery flashable zip of the firmware. But I've only seen this on other devices, and haven't seen anyone go to the effort of creating it for the firmware you need.
redpoint73 said:
Yes, before you flash the ROM. Main reason, is that the firmware will install stock kernel (therefore over-writing any kernel that is present); so you will want to flash the firmware first, then the custom ROM. That way, the custom ROM install will have the corresponding kernel (if its different from stock, which it may or may not be).
You will also need to re-install custom recovery, as the firmware includes stock recovery (which over-writes the custom one you have now).
Not even remotely similar. You need to flash with hboot. You can follow the excellent instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
In actuality, it is possible to make a recovery flashable zip of the firmware. But I've only seen this on other devices, and haven't seen anyone go to the effort of creating it for the firmware you need.
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Thanks. I flashed the ROM before flashing the kernel just to see what would happen and for some reason my firmware updated as well. I flashed the custom ROM because I also have a backup of my stock ROM.
cjbart1009 said:
Thanks. I flashed the ROM before flashing the kernel just to see what would happen and for some reason my firmware updated as well. I flashed the custom ROM because I also have a backup of my stock ROM.
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The firmware version listed on the software information in settings is not an actual representation of your firmware version. Go into your bootloader and see if your firmware version matches your ROM software version.
For example, the bootloader for firmware ver, 2.12.401.3:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Example of rom software version, 1.12.651.17:
revoltech said:
The firmware version listed on the software information in settings is not an actual representation of your firmware version. Go into your bootloader and see if your firmware version matches your ROM software version.
For example, the bootloader for firmware ver, 2.12.401.3:
Example of rom software version, 1.12.651.17:
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Thanks for pointing it out. What ROM are you using? I've tried flashing the firmware yesterday and I even followed two different tutorials. How did you flash yours?
cjbart1009 said:
Thanks for pointing it out. What ROM are you using? I've tried flashing the firmware yesterday and I even followed two different tutorials. How did you flash yours?
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I am on ARHD 10.2 and using 2.22.401.4 firmware. I used this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
I am having connection issues (says I have 4G but I get no data. switching airplane mode on/off fixes this) with this particular firmware and researched that I have to flash the 2.22.1540.3 for my ATT phone. I haven't downgraded yet since I am trying to get more feedback for this issue.
revoltech said:
I am on ARHD 10.2 and using 2.22.401.4 firmware. I used this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
I am having connection issues (says I have 4G but I get no data. switching airplane mode on/off fixes this) with this particular firmware and researched that I have to flash the 2.22.1540.3 for my ATT phone. I haven't downgraded yet since I am trying to get more feedback for this issue.
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So it means I haven't flashed a new firmware. I noticed that the service I'm getting isn't as strong as before. Do you thing it's because of the firmware?
cjbart1009 said:
So it means I haven't flashed a new firmware.
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Incorrect. His screenshot indicates hboot 3.18, so he is on updated firmware.
However, its a known issue that the "international" 2.22.401 firmware does not play well on US networks. He needs to install 2.22.1540, as he already mentioned.
cjbart1009 said:
I noticed that the service I'm getting isn't as strong as before. Do you thing it's because of the firmware?
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If you flashed 2.22.401 firmware onto the AT&T version, you should try 2.22.1540 as I just described above.
2.22.1540 firmware is linked in Post #2 above.
redpoint73 said:
Incorrect. His screenshot indicates hboot 3.18, so he is on updated firmware.
However, its a known issue that the "international" 2.22.401 firmware does not play well on US networks. He needs to install 2.22.1540, as he already mentioned.
If you flashed 2.22.401 firmware onto the AT&T version, you should try 2.22.1540 as I just described above.
2.22.1540 firmware is linked in Post #2 above.
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But the ROM that I'm using requires the firmware that I have now.
cjbart1009 said:
But the ROM that I'm using requires the firmware that I have now.
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No it doesn't, it just requires a 2.22.xxx based firmware.
What ROM? The thread probably just says a certain firmware is required, since having any "old" 1.xx firmware causes severe issues (long boot times, broken Bluetooth and WiFi, etc.). Also, it seems that a lot of the ROMs are being developed by owners of the"international" version, so they seem less aware of US-specific issues (although some ROMs like ARHD discuss it in the thread - but not in the top post).
redpoint73 said:
No it doesn't, it just requires a 2.22.xxx based firmware.
What ROM? The thread probably just says a certain firmware is required, since having any "old" 1.xx firmware causes severe issues (long boot times, broken Bluetooth and WiFi, etc.).
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ARHD
cjbart1009 said:
ARHD
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I already posted this above: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
Although its not explicitly clear, it says US users "may with to try" the firmware I specified (1540):
"In order to boot and run properly 10.x will require a firmware update to 2.22.401.4
Note: US users may wish to try the 2.22.1540.3 fw. "
AT&T users have reported various connection issues on "international" firmware 401; which is resolved by flashing firmware 1540. This includes NO SERVICE whatsoever on 401. So you tell me, which one is "required"?
redpoint73 said:
I already posted this above: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54408500&postcount=9592
Although its not explicitly clear, it says US users "may with to try" the firmware I specified (1540):
"In order to boot and run properly 10.x will require a firmware update to 2.22.401.4
Note: US users may wish to try the 2.22.1540.3 fw. "
AT&T users have reported various connection issues on "international" firmware 401; which is resolved by flashing firmware 1540. This includes NO SERVICE whatsoever on 401. So you tell me, which one is "required"?
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" Note: US users may wish to try the 2.22.1540.3 fw. The 2.22.1540.3 fw is unmodified and includes stock recovery, if you flash the 2.22.1540.3 unmodified fw you will need to reflash custom recovery and regain root or you can remove the boot.img and recovery.img from the fw.zip. The 2.12.401.3 fw is wwe and the 2.22.1540.3 fw is for the US developer m8."
OK I didn't catch the last sentence and it's all clear now. I'll flash the 2.22. The second sentence confused me tho.
cjbart1009 said:
" Note: US users may wish to try the 2.22.1540.3 fw. The 2.22.1540.3 fw is unmodified and includes stock recovery, if you flash the 2.22.1540.3 unmodified fw you will need to reflash custom recovery and regain root or you can remove the boot.img and recovery.img from the fw.zip. The 2.12.401.3 fw is wwe and the 2.22.1540.3 fw is for the US developer m8."
OK I didn't catch the last sentence and it's all clear now. I'll flash the 2.22. The second sentence confused me tho.
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All the 2nd and 3rd sentences mean is that the 1540 firmware package is "unmodified" and therefore over-writes recovery and boot.img with the "stock" versions. This is normal for the "official" firmware packages. For the 401 firmware, it just happens that someone already modified it to remove the recovery and boot.img modules, so they will not over-write what is on the phone.
But for the 1540 firmware, this means you need to re-flash your custom recovery after flashing the firmware. If you do as I suggested (original question of this thread) and flash the firmware before the ROM, the issue of boot.img (basically the kernel, although there is some other stuff in that file) and root is really a moot point. Boot.img will install when you flash the ROM, and all the custom ROMs are pre-rooted.
redpoint73 said:
All the 2nd and 3rd sentences mean is that the 1540 firmware package is "unmodified" and therefore over-writes recovery and boot.img with the "stock" versions. This is normal for the "official" firmware packages. For the 401 firmware, it just happens that someone already modified it to remove the recovery and boot.img modules, so they will not over-write what is on the phone.
But for the 1540 firmware, this means you need to re-flash your custom recovery after flashing the firmware. If you do as I suggested (original question of this thread) and flash the firmware before the ROM, the issue of boot.img (basically the kernel, although there is some other stuff in that file) and root is really a moot point. Boot.img will install when you flash the ROM, and all the custom ROMs are pre-rooted.
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OK. Thanks for the in depth explanation. Makes sense to me now. So from my understanding I have to start fresh when I flash a new firmware. I won't lose s-off or unlock right?
cjbart1009 said:
Makes sense to me now. So from my understanding I have to start fresh when I flash a new firmware. I won't lose s-off or unlock right?
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Flashing firmware won't affect s-off, bootloader unlock, or SIM unlock (not sure which "unlock" you meant). None of these can typically be changed unless you do so yourself manually.
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Flashing firmware won't affect s-off, bootloader unlock, or SIM unlock (not sure which "unlock" you meant). None of these can typically be changed unless you do so yourself manually.
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That's probably why it kept on failing when I was flashing the firmware cause I already have it on my phone.
PS. everyone, flashing firmware does NOT replace recovery with stock recovery...
DunamisMaximus said:
PS. everyone, flashing firmware does NOT replace recovery with stock recovery...
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An official signed firmware will definitely replace custom recovery with stock recovery.
Only if the firmware has had stock recovery removed, or TWRP inserted (such as SneakyGhost's firmware marked "TWRP") will the recovery be TWRP afterwards. And you need s-off to flash any such firmware (as changing it, breaks the signature - and unsigned firmware can't be flashed with s-on).
As clearly stated in the thread by mike1986:
Does firmware.zip contains recovery?
Yes, it does contain recovery image, that's why after flashing firmware.zip you will have to flash custom recovery again, to be able to flash custom ROM afterwards.
revoltech said:
The firmware version listed on the software information in settings is not an actual representation of your firmware version. Go into your bootloader and see if your firmware version matches your ROM software version.
For example, the bootloader for firmware ver, 2.12.401.3:
Example of rom software version, 1.12.651.17:
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Can I flash firmware After boot the ROM,becuase i forget to flash firmware first, so can i flash it now? Any problem if i do that?
How can I flash stock rom ie Google's stock version on my Grand 2? Please advise. Thanks.
rudolph_almeida said:
How can I flash stock rom ie Google's stock version on my Grand 2? Please advise. Thanks.
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Download the latest version for your country from the firmware section of www.sammobile.com, extract the downloaded file and flash using odin. Alternatively, connect your device to your pc using Samasung Kies and try initializing and updating.
Hi everybody,
I have flash G925FXXS4DPG2 Rom by Odin.
No problem but if i want downgrade in G925FXXS3DPF1 its fail at Sboot.bin flash.
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Here is an exemple with 3DPDP but with 3DPF1 its the same...
So no more downgrade possible after Flash 4Dxxx Rom. Impossible to return in 3Dxxxx.
If i try to flash 4PDG2 again, no issue with Odin, flash succes... So its not Odin neighter cable or phone problem....
If i restore my Nandroid Backup to return on my Custom Rom base 3DPDP, unknow baseband, so no more IMEI, even if i flash 3Dxxxx Modem and BL.
Does someone have an idea ?
edzamber said:
Hi everybody,
I have flash G925FXXS4DPG2 Rom by Odin.
No problem but if i want downgrade in G925FXXS3DPF1 its fail at Sboot.bin flash.
Here is an exemple with 3DPDP but with 3DPF1 its the same...
So no more downgrade possible after Flash 4Dxxx Rom. Impossible to return in 3Dxxxx.
If i try to flash 4PDG2 again, no issue with Odin, flash succes... So its not Odin neighter cable or phone problem....
Does someone have an idea ?
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azzzzzzz ! it's not possible the downgrade?!?!!? this is very strange ,,,,,,,,,,,,, i cant help you, sorry my friend ..
it seems a new android version like a new cake
edzamber said:
Hi everybody,
I have flash G925FXXS4DPG2 Rom by Odin.
No problem but if i want downgrade in G925FXXS3DPF1 its fail at Sboot.bin flash.
Here is an exemple with 3DPDP but with 3DPF1 its the same...
So no more downgrade possible after Flash 4Dxxx Rom. Impossible to return in 3Dxxxx.
If i try to flash 4PDG2 again, no issue with Odin, flash succes... So its not Odin neighter cable or phone problem....
Does someone have an idea ?
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Samething happening on note 5 tmo new update N920TUVU3DPG1 we on same boat
Sent from my Samsung SM-N920T using XDA Labs
Carotix said:
azzzzzzz ! it's not possible the upgrade?!?!!? this is very strange ,,,,,,,,,,,,, i cant help you, sorry my friend ..
it seems a new android version like a new cake
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I don't know but look, it seems that there is a secondary locked BL...
JonathanRAZ said:
Samething happening on note 5 tmo new update N920TUVU3DPG1 we on same boat
Sent from my Samsung SM-N920T using XDA Labs
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Yes it seems to be the same problem...
edzamber said:
I don't know but look, it seems that there is a secondary locked BL...
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Hi all
Ok, some news :
As you can't downgrade, you can also restore a Nandroid Backup from TWRP to come back in older base, but you need new BL and Modem 4Dxxx to have baseband and imei. This is the only solution.
If you brick your phone, or need to come back on Official Samsung Firmware, as BL is blocked, only 4Dxxxx official Firmware can be flash by Odin
Here are my TWRP flashable zip and Odin tar for BL and Modem 4DPG2
Only for G925F
flashable TWRP Zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?06ylnww3q4s2s6c
Odin TAR Version
http://www.mediafire.com/?z79kna8k9x4zyv1
Only for G920F
flashable TWRP Zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?sb0bh7560q2626r
Odin TAR Version
http://www.mediafire.com/?87ts10pr0dcrmb6
@edzamber Can i change base secsettings2.apk ??? thx men
elkinguerrabarreto said:
@edzamber Can i change base secsettings2.apk ??? thx men
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What do you mean ?
edzamber said:
What do you mean ?
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I using s6 edge g925I. i have a settings2.apk modified but of a rom G925F, when change manually the file with root explore, show spaces, i think it is the rom base
elkinguerrabarreto said:
I using s6 edge g925I. i have a settings2.apk modified but of a rom G925F, when change manually the file with root explore, show spaces, i think it is the rom base
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This is Off Topic, but i use a modified SecSettings2 from an another base and working fine...
edzamber said:
This is Off Topic, but i use a modified SecSettings2 from an another base and working fine...
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OK, but what do I do to remove spaces with secsetting2 from G925F
elkinguerrabarreto said:
OK, but what do I do to remove spaces with secsetting2 from G925F
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PM me with a screenshot please
edzamber said:
PM me with a screenshot please
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View attachment 3816551
this is bug
elkinguerrabarreto said:
this is bug
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By PM mate, this is Off Topic, nothing to do Here.
Thanks.
so...no chance to flash lollipop stock now )
i want it for 925i model
Sent from my SM-G925I using XDA-Developers mobile app
edzamber said:
Hi all
Ok, some news :
As you can't downgrade, you can also restore a Nandroid Backup from TWRP to come back in older base, but you need new BL and Modem 4Dxxx to have baseband and imei. This is the only solution.
If you brick your phone, or need to come back on Official Samsung Firmware, as BL is blocked, only 4Dxxxx official Firmware can be flash by Odin
Here are my TWRP flashable zip and Odin tar for BL and Modem 4DPG2
Only for G925F
flashable TWRP Zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?06ylnww3q4s2s6c
Odin TAR Version
http://www.mediafire.com/?z79kna8k9x4zyv1
Only for G920F
flashable TWRP Zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?sb0bh7560q2626r
Odin TAR Version
http://www.mediafire.com/?87ts10pr0dcrmb6
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This worked perfectly for me. After 2 days of non-stop experiment nothing worked. This file did the work. I'm using G925F.
Thank you so much.
edzamber said:
Hi all
Ok, some news :
As you can't downgrade, you can also restore a Nandroid Backup from TWRP to come back in older base, but you need new BL and Modem 4Dxxx to have baseband and imei. This is the only solution.
If you brick your phone, or need to come back on Official Samsung Firmware, as BL is blocked, only 4Dxxxx official Firmware can be flash by Odin
Here are my TWRP flashable zip and Odin tar for BL and Modem 4DPG2
Only for G925F
flashable TWRP Zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?06ylnww3q4s2s6c
Odin TAR Version
http://www.mediafire.com/?z79kna8k9x4zyv1
Only for G920F
flashable TWRP Zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?sb0bh7560q2626r
Odin TAR Version
http://www.mediafire.com/?87ts10pr0dcrmb6
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Which the steps are to continue? could a small guide make? I am in the g920fxxs4dpg2
DanyzoO said:
Which the steps are to continue? could a small guide make? I am in the g920fxxs4dpg2
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That's all mate, just flash BL 4DPG2 for your model phone by Odin in AP
Then flash 4DPxxxx ROM by Odin.
If you need to restore a Custom Rom in 3Dxxx Rom, just restore it then flash BL 4DPG2 by TWRP Recovery.