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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmin.:
Greetings.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 which took a dive to the cement thus I need to return it to the insurer to get a new one. Fact is I want to flash the original ROM, so no questions are asked. I ended up on this thread, but the sheer number of ROMs is staggering.

How do I know which one to flash? The phone isn't locked, bought it unlocked from the UK, so no carrier stuff involved.

So, which one do I pick?

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mavishow:
the same, refer guide
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NForce25:
Because the one you're trying to flash is for Galaxy Nexus, not for Galaxy S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Athavan:
try full screen caller
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anishtrip:
thanks for creating this thread...........a major time saving
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkito1:
Hi which is the best(as in stable) stock rom the SGS 2?:confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TG09:
Modem S2 - Reception

Morning everyone,

Since I have upgraded to 2.3.6 I am still having issues with the phone connecting to the mobile network once the phone reboots or turns off then on again.

This morning the phone still has not connected and it been over an hour now.

Currently I am on the following

PDA: i9100XXKL1

Phone: i9100XXKL1

CSC: i9100XAKL1

Build info; Tue Dec 6 05:53:13 KST 2011

New Zealand phone, im based in New Zealand.

I was chatting with a work mate and he said I need to upgraded the Phones modem as it is a antenna issue. What version do you lot think I should use to fix this.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JRO001:
Pls check this thread;

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1131950

Good luck!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp1806:
1.whats the difference between wiping data, cache, dalvik cache and wiping data, cache, dalvik cache + format system, data, cache. When should i use the second method and when the first?

2. when to use samsung ultimate cleaning script, whats the difference if i just wipe cache, dalvik cache and flash new kernel without cleaning script?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OGroteKoning:
Which firmware can I use?

Hi all. I sincerely apologise for asking this if has been asked before. I have searched on 5 forums and can not find an answer to my question. So please don't flame (too much) ...

When I upgraded my SGS2 from 2.3.4 to 2.3.5 I used XXKI4 because that is what was on my phone. Because it was the Netherlands version, I installed XWKJ3 kernel. All is well. Now that I want to flash 2.3.6, can I pick any 2.3.6 firmware or must it be something to do with XXKI4?

PDA: I9100XWKJ3

PHONE: I9100XXKI4

CSC: I9100XENKJ1

I am kinda "lost" so I would really appreciate your input!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlkovec:
Hi, where I can find a melodies from Samsung Galaxy SII intelligent alarm like - Rain, Forest...

I flash new ICS 4.0.3 without touchwiz and in alarm setting isn´t any intelligent alarm. Sleep as Droid is no so geniue.

THX
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kim Min Su:
Thank you

Thank you !!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahmonkeys:
XXK14 is your phones modem. Ya you can pick any of them but some modems are better than others. My advice to you would be install a custom kernel and rom.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OGroteKoning:
Thanks bahmonkeys. Do I then have to pick a firmware starting with XX ? Which custom kernel and rom would you recommend? I am from South Africa (if that helps)

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahmonkeys:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1131950 . You will find a list of modems here. Only install 1 when your custom roms modem doesnt work. You should be fine. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1263838 this is a good kernel with frequent updates. Recommending a ROM is different its all about your personal interests. Just look for 1 with frequent updates

HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdevz:
Check

Apps › Communication › Full Screen Caller ID LITE

or

Apps › Communication › HD Caller ID Pro Key

........

...

...

And now my own question. I have this phone (See attachment)

I cant update via KIES

cant find update via android market software Firmware Upgrade Checker

cant upgrade via built in OTA mechanism i.e. SETTINGS > ABOUT > UPDATE SOFTWARE

Cant find my installed ROM for time when i plan to return to factory/stock ROM

Cant find modified kernel so that i am rooted.

So, is my phone abnormal? Or did someone change CSC code or maybe flashed some other phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexx.yomen:
Pretty basic question so bare with me. I'm planning to put a SMS tone. Where should I put this? What is the name of the folder?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OGroteKoning:
I don't know which folder, but i downloaded ringdroid from the market, opened the tone I saved earlier on the phone and then saved it as a notification.

Sent from my Galaxy S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Athavan:
Put the tones you want to use as sms tone in a folder called 'notifications'

sent from: GT-I9100

using: xda premium
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iigrs:
Wallpapers location

At which folder are located the wallpapers so wallpapers setup could locate them ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexx.yomen:
I'm having a problem whenever I set a wallpaper in my phone. The image always stretch out. What should I do?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milera:
It is very good smartphone

It is very good smartphone
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fred_up:
Crop the wallpaper to 800x480
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aloofsoul:
help any one???

i have a used galaxy s2 and i am planning to use stock Kernel_I9100JPKJ2 and stock firmware GT-I9100_THR_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4

my system info is as below..... i am in pakistan

PDA:I9100BOKE3

PHONE:I9100BOKD1

CSC:I9100TMUKE3

build info: wed may 4 22:27:06 KST 2011

the question is can i use the above mentioned kernal and firm ware to get my gs2 to stock condition.....

if some one could help me how to that..... as i have never flashed a rom before. i tried to get around this my self but i need help here..... SOMEONE
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] steelzzz:
Love this site.

Got a quick question if anyone can help.

phone: GS2

Firmware:wanamlite 7.7

Kernel 3.0.15 XXLP6

Is there a way to make your contacts show up when making a call?

i have to go into contacts separately, and i only have recent call log int he phone app.

Forgive me if im an idiot(good chance) im relatively new and noob to smart phone modding etc.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
Try another dialer, many to choose from the Market, including;

Go Contacts or Go Contacts Ex, Touchpal Dialer seems ok too
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thanh Sang Khách:
My question: what about I9100p (Orange France)?

It's same i9100?

compare them pls
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Athavan:
I9100p has near field communication(nfc) where as i9100 does not

sent from: GT-I9100

using: xda premium
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thanh Sang Khách:
That's all?

Does rom cook and kernel of I9100 use on i9100p?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aloofsoul:
i have a used galaxy s2 and i am planning to use stock Kernel_I9100JPKJ2 and stock firmware GT-I9100_THR_I9100JPKJ2_I9100OJPKJ1_I9100XXKI4

my system info is as below..... i am in pakistan

PDA:I9100BOKE3

PHONE:I9100BOKD1

CSC:I9100TMUKE3

build info: wed may 4 22:27:06 KST 2011

the question is can i use the above mentioned kernal and firm ware to get my gs2 to stock condition.....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck:
Not sure if this is a FAQ but :

does anyone know how to extract the manually added apn settings file?

I use only one apn which i add manually after each ROM is flashed ( flash addict )

and don't really need any other APNs. What I want to do i just find where the file with the settings is, extract it, and add it to vrtheme for my script.

Anyone can help ?

Edit : Don't tell me to use APN Backup or smth, I don't want to XD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rfmalta:
why my gps does not work fine without 3g on?? the accuracy is so low
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
A data connection is required to update your agps data.

For more info, check this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php...ACK TO RAPID GPS LOCK, CAN LOCK ONTO MORE SAT
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexx.yomen:
I have question regarding the battery temperature. So what's the normal temperature for battery? Maybe around 30C something? What if the battery reach around 40s? Is there something wrong with the battery?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adinaky:
The life of the battery is very short, but this problem is fixed with the 2.3.5 update, maybe it fixes the temperature problem too. If you have an older version than 2.3.5, try to update it. This should fix your problem.Or maybe there are running too many apps in backround, close them with advanced task killer or norton utilities.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lexx.yomen:
I'm actually new to using SGS2 so I don't know how to do it. After learning my version, how can I update it? Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sörnäinen:
Short question, maybe someone is able to tell me something about the i9101 version - I could buy one of these, but will I run into trouble with custom ROMs because of the little "1"?

Would be very grateful for a slice of information. :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fred_up:
It sounds as though you have only agps on and not the GPS. Agps uses the Cell Towers to quickly position your phone's location - it can be quite quick on getting a rough location, but to get a close proximity it requires a few cell towers to triangulate your position. GPS gets its location from the GPS satellites, this can take up to a couple of minutes and depends on how much sky your phone can see.

Go to Settings -> Location and security. Switch off 'Use wireless networks' and put on 'Use GPS satellites'

You could always download GPS Status (free from the market) just to see how long your phone takes to get a location.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp1806:
Is it wrong to wipe cache, dalvik cache, flash cleaning script and then rom or kernel that does that by itself? I know its not necessery, but for some reason if you do,

Can it do anything harm to a phone if you flash and format to many times (wiping several times in a row)?

And how much flashing and formating is phone acapable to do, before its demaged? Is this even possible?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fred_up:
There is always a risk of damaging your phone by flashing. There is always a risk of getting run over by a bus when crossing a road. If however you know what you are doing and prepare well then that risk is greatly reduced.

The biggest problem with flashing is flashing a ROM not designed for that model of phone - quite a few HTC HD2 T-Mobile USA phones were bricked by flashing the early HTC HD2 International ROMs.

You could be unlucky and have a power outage when flashing, but you have to be really unlucky that it damages the boot. Normally a reflash will get it back running.

From my experience of flashing the HTC HD2, you can flash it well over a hundred times without any problems. No doubt the developers flash their phones thousands of times. I have yet to hear of a phone failing due to repetitive flashing.

The only reason I could thing of wiping several times is to clear data securely on hard disks, but that is due to the nature of how the information is laid down on the magnetic surface.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mp1806:
I mean if everything goes right, i know that you can brick a phone, i did it already, but i want to know how many flashes and formating phone can handle?

How many times can i flash and format sgs2?

For example, if i format system, wipe and flash new rom 5 times a day for the next 2 years, can a phone (or disc or something) gets demaged?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UpInTheAir:
I suppose flash memory has only a limited amount of flashes, but I would expect that to be 1000's. How many times a day does the average dev flash a day, or indeed some flash-a-holics? By the time you would/should have to worry about "wearing it out", I would think you device would be well and truly antique.

More reading here : Limitations/memory wear

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aujbman:
ok. I am trying to root my new s2. Every tutorial/instructional tells me to pick an insecure kernel that corresponds to the kernel it says on my phone, but all it says on my phone under kernel is "2.6.35.11" It doesn't show the letters that every instructional tells you to look to for. So which kernel on the list of kernels on this site am I supposed to use?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bahmonkeys:
Look at your baseband (settings - about phone) then download a kernel corresponding to your baseband etc i9100(baseband)XXLPB(MODEM). There is different versions of the galaxy S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] belerephont:
Hello all!

I am at the stage of thinking about rooting my 3-month-old s2 and need some assistance. After reading most posts in the CF-Root thread still have some queries.

My stock android version is 2.3.5 BOKK1 and ustand I have to CF-root with CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5 (hope this is the one).

After rooting (hopefully) is done do I have to restore with my original stock kernel or I just leave it as it is?

Regarding removing the yellow triangle have already ordered the Jig but not here yet so will have to root and remove when the jig arrives. Is there any problem with this? Or it only matters if you take it back for warranty repairs?

My main rooting cause is to uninstall/freeze the bloat apps like AP, Accuweather etc. Is this done via Titanium backup? Is it a simple process? Any chance of harming the phone?

In case I want to go back to stock/unrooted, I just flash a stock rom from the relevant thread right?

Sorry for the length and would appreciate all the help I can get!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gr4ndm4st3r_bl4ck:
I'm not sure about your ROM build, 'cuz it's BOKK1, it's not one of the standard builds... If you are sure that your GalaxyS2 is the international one ( I9100 ), you should flash the latest firmware from intratech's thread ( LA4 or LA2 ) and then root it with CF-root method... that way you cant screw up anything... Apps are removed via Titanium Backup, and if you are careful you can't fu** anything up...

Here's a list of removable apps for use with TB...

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html

Unrooting - flash a stock rom...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mohdmacki:
Some tyms in these roms they wont work...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] otorrisi:
4g Capable

The question is if with ICS the GT-9100 will be 4G capable.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taj Tanveer:
no it won't. 3G or 4G capability does not depend on the OS. It should be in the device itself.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maja-k:
Looking for Team Kang's Rom, maybe called Juggernaut

OMG

I try to read through a lot of threads so I don't post without having to post, and thereby incure the wrath of the xda-people,

BUT THERE IS TOO MUCH TO READ

I can't stand it

So I'm looking for Team Kang's Rom, since I obviously want to sport the gay unicorn logo... I think their Rom is called Juggernaut,

and I think I have only found it for the T-Mobile SGH-T989 SGSII,

and I think this will NOT work with a european I9100 SGSII...

Am i correct?

Does anyone now if Team Kang has released something for the I9100-family?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tulip007:
Thanks for this! ... Worked perfectly .. Polaris is up and running again :)

Incidently, I am running KI1
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhossein94:
Hi everybody first of all sorry for my english

I know there are some threads about this problem on this forum but please help me here

I powered off my phone last night and today when I turned it on I don't have signal and imei even baseband version is unknown ... I don't have efs backup and now I need your help ... Help me please

Sent from my GALAXY SII
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsc4rF4c3l:
i have finally given in =[

i have spent hours and in fact days trying to figure all this "rooting" "flashing" "kernels".. I have read numerous guides and have clicked on so many links to down load a kernel only to have google tell me it can not load the page.

I would really like help in mainly to uninstall the orange branding. Below are all the details i hope may help someone help me chose whats best for me to do.

product code: GT-I9100LKAORA

pda: I9100BVKJ4

PHONE: I9100BVKJ4

CSC:I9100ORAKJ4

KERNEL 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKJ4-CL681297

ROOT@DELL135#2

Please if someone could help me i would be extreamly greatful!

BTW these links:-

BVKJ4:...............multiupload .com /U92KWLX188

Firmware info: PDA:BVKJ4|PHONE:BVKJ4|CSC:ORAKJ4

BVKJ4 Stock Kernel:.............multiupload. com/5QK0QAI2SF

Password: intratech@XDA

do not load up for me and im sure i need them.. i downloaded the firmware from sammobile..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] allebi:
Tegrak recovery kernel link broken

Hi,

Could someone please assist with a new link for "Tegrak-Kernel-Build-32-for-SHV-E120L-EL22.recovery.tar". the link in the developers pages does not link to a file. Have searched all the forums but been unable to find a working link.

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirhossein94:
I fix it by myself !

Sent from my GALAXY SII
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taxexpert:
Data erase

I put 100d ROM, programs and created the sdcard loaded folders or data, namely all those NO catch my 10 Gb. I want to erase everything and reset the phone as when I bought it.

With wipe data / factory reset does not erase all that. I do not know if it is done in Menu> Mounts and storage. If someone knows how is let me say.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drdoulittle:
:) Hi colleague thanks for your tip with the Wipe and, besides, the system clean with the FullWipe...:cool:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bulldozer1210:
thanks

this thread is so good for me to understanding the SGS2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ezio.AUDITORE:
How to make android download from all links (mp3, avi...) like it is on regular computer???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 04muim:
Hot phone

Hi, does anyone know why some ROMs make the sgs2 go really hot around the camera area compared to some that don't. Even less CPU demanding tasks such as light browsing can really make the phone go hot :/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irvinehooi:
ODIN flashing help.

Sorry just want to check you guys, I have a few questions want to ask for your help. I've read numerous posts said that flashing a custom firmware and unsecure kernel will cost SGS2 to increase it ROM Counter and display a yellow thingy on boot.

My question is if I flashed the official firmware from one version to another version (e.g. from XWKF1 to DXKL3 (upgrade) or from DXKL3 back to DXKI2 (downgrade)) by using ODIN.

1.) Will the ROM Counter keep increasing ??

2.) Is the yellow exclamation mark thingy appear on boot ??

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yungjizzle909:
Jelly bean release date

I was wondering if anyone had any news on jelly bean thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fred_up:
The Counter increases and Triangle appears after a custom ROM or kernel are flashed. If you stick to stock roms (branded or Samsung)then you wont have this problem.

When I rooted my SII with the insecure kernel, I got an increase in the counter and the yellow triangle appeared. I then flashed with a stock kernel and the triangle dissapeared, but the counter still stayed at 1. I have sinced updated the ROM with the latest samsung stock rom - the counter stayed at 1 and no triangle appeared. I wanted root, so I had to go through the procedure again. I have done this a few times and my counter is at 5 (I think) with no triangle.

Am I worried, not a jot. When Samsung get around to releasing ICS for my phone, I'll update to use the program on here to reset the counter. Although I might not bother.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irvinehooi:
Thank you for your reply. Did you said that there is a program can reset the counter ?? Would you don't mind to share what is the program ??

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ezio.AUDITORE:
The only way to reset the counter is to do it with the usb jigg. There is no software way as far as i know
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B.L.:
my firmware don't update with kies

Hello s2 users..

i connected my s2 to kies to update firmware , but kies says that i have latest firmware...

at moment i have 2.3.4, and that to do to update?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buffon95:
1) no. but it also wont reset

2) it dissapears if rom is official, so "no, its not")
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fred_up:
There is a program on here that will reset the counter if and only if you are running ICS.

---------- Post added at 01:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:24 PM ----------

Kies is the official way to update your phone, but it is also the last thing to be updated.

Android release a new version. Wait a short time for folks on here to release a custom ROM with that new version. Wait a month or two for leaked (test) versions from Samsung to appear. Wait another month or two fro the official Samssung stock ROM to make its appearance - you can now get this via Kies if you have an unbranded phone. Finally wait from a couple more months of forever for the mobile telecom companies to put their branding on and be finally released via Kies.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] formidabilus:
Can someone help me, I'm interested if a romanian can answer at my question because it's about a service problem from Romania?...

Am scapat telefonul intr-o zi si i s-a crapat geamul Gorilla Glass, dar display-ul si touch-ul functioneaza normal. Stie cumva cineva daca se poate schimba doar geamul fara sa schimb tot ansamblul geam+display, a facut cineva asta?

Multumesc anticipat!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dissentient:
Hi guys. I just installed LPQ and I removed Gallery app using Titanium Backup because I don't use it and it's crap. But that thing is required to use custom lock screen wallpaper and now I can't change it.

I backed it up but Titanium Backup can't restore it. It just shows Restoring App window forever and nothing happens.

Is there a way to completely replace that samsung crap?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tutsumi:
So I updated my phone to ICS (LPQ) last night/today, but today before I left my house my phone beeped at me. This caused me to take a look and see that something "Panel" was requesting my device configuration.

It then set my APN for my internet (a little off, but most of the the settings were right) and the APN for MMS which was spot on.

I've tried to find this app/setting almost all of today both on my phone and online but to no avail. Does anyone have a clue?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diemadedrei:
Well, the app installation problem is a known issue with ics builds from samsung when you use cf-root. Just flash an original kernel with cwm and it will work again with all apps. If you just want this one time and have no other problems unmounting your sd-card could help for now.