yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] crypticc:
Glad to hear it was sorted. Better you than me, my paypal wouldn't cover that kind of support :)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] sheridan2000:
KE2 Uk firmware generic or o2??
[Galaxy S II General] crypticc:
I think he might mean a link to the chain fire thread. I think the original thread has dropped off the charts / gone (I searched but maybe removed because supercurio one stop shop rooted kernel based off the korean source ?)

Update: here it is:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13319294

Don't know why it doesn't appear in tapatalk even when I know where it is. Got this from browser history. Lol

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] new2smart:
Odin sucessfully flashed the PDA file obtained via XWKDE1 Kernel:

Password is: intratech@XDA in the OP but after rebooting the firmware number is the same as before the Odin flash?????

I am trying to update via Kies and its always getting to the 'Prepare for firmware upgrade' window and not proceeding further...I am not sure if I should wait it out or close Kies.
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
KE2 Uk firmware generic or o2??

NOT O2 firmware .

jje
[Galaxy S II General] sheridan2000:
Thanks for that.
[Galaxy S II General] sheridan2000:
How did it go.....could root after update??
[Galaxy S II General] winwiz:
yeah fine no probs

just a few issues, see here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13749173#post13749173

I am re-flashing via Odin this time
[Galaxy S II General] mdalacu:
KE2

@Intratech, Your post is working great with the new firmware XWKE2 ! You can update your post.

This links are from other threads, not mine:

FW: http://www.multiupload.com/7OCBLBD7V9 .

Stock Kernel KE2: http://nma.usk.bz/files/I9100XWKE2_StockKernel.tar.

This links were posted by uskr.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Just did it. Appreciate the links but those files are too large and after the last time I prefer to download and decrypt the files and compress them myself. If you check the link in the first post you'll see my version is much more compressed and is about 306MB which is much smaller than the nearly 500MB files I've seen. :p
[Galaxy S II General] ll_l_x_l_ll:
ok/ i know this stupid question but what is the difference between XWKE1

and XWKE2 ? do i need to flash them both ?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
No, you can just go straight to XWKE2. XWKE2 is newer May 06 2011
[Galaxy S II General] winwiz:
I keep getting forced close on the phone when i update to KE2

So I am flashing back to KE1

I lose reception for about a minute and then it seems to work again.

A few others have reported the same issue, see here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=13749894#post13749894
[Galaxy S II General] markmcg:
I reflashed back to oginial firmware and it is displaying white line on the screen. what should I do ?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Dunno how these guys are compressing their files but I compress it down to 306MB. When you extract the TAR it's about 497MB. To stop the force close try going to recovery and wipe the cache.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Can you take a picture, not screenshot, and upload it please?

When you say original firmware which version do you mean?
[Galaxy S II General] Abra_Cadabra:
Just curious.. is there some special reason these zips are being password protected?
[Galaxy S II General] winwiz:
ive tried everything buddy

i get the same error from both kies and odin

back to ke1 now and all is fine
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Is your phone unlocked? Have you flashed the version of the firmware in the first post of this thread?
[Galaxy S II General] bobbysixkiller:
please help

nothing seems to be happening? been 10 mins now? is this normal?

pulled plug and trying again, it just sits on this screen!
[Galaxy S II General] Manafa:
Intratech, do you plan to release Frankenstein with PDA:XWKF4| PHONE: XXKE7| CSC:XEUKD1 or it is not nessary? And what about KF4 - it is the official release or it's still beta?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
KF4 is official. Yes, Frankenstein™ ZSKF4 is coming with XEU CSC but modem will go back to OXXKE4 since it appears some prefer it to OXXKE7 modem. If you want to you can just use the OXXKE7 modem from the XWKF1 package.
[Galaxy S II General] Manafa:
So, this the final version from you and I don'n need to wait for something new?

Thanks a lot, mate

Edit:

Which modem do you suggest?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Frankenstein™ ZSKF4 with XEUKD1 CSC now available. You can substitute the CSC .tar package for another one available in the downloads in the Frankenstein section if you require.:)
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
I'm using OXXKE7. This is a official build from Samsung, It's just been repackaged it with different CSC. :)
[Galaxy S II General] Manafa:
Sorry, but one more question - ZSKF4 is Hong Kong version, isn't it? For KF1 you uploaded XWKF1. What is the difference between XW and ZS versions and is it XWKF4 available or expected? Maybe it is a dumb question, but I don't know the answer :)
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
XWKF4 is not available at this time. Yes ZSKF4 is Hong Kong version but It's been repackaged it to only use the Hong Kong PDA with the XEU CSC so it can be used like normal for us over here. :)
[Galaxy S II General] Manafa:
Ok, thanks again for your great support. I'm downloading ZSKF4 now and my last concern is what modem to use. Whats are the complains of OXXKE7?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Some are saying they get better reception and connectivity with OXXKE4 than with OXXKE7. Probably better to use OXXKE4.
[Galaxy S II General] Furbious:
Cheers :)

10 char
[Galaxy S II General] Krizp0:
No problems in flashing new Frankenstein KF4 over KF1 (both XEU), I assume? Does it wipe? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] shanume:
@Intratech if I use this PDA ZSKF4, Phone XXKE4, CSC OZSKF4 from HK official, and use multiCSC to get NEE with nordic keyboard, can I still using Kies?

or I need to make a hard reset?.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
No, any changes from official package, whether it's modem or CSC, will mean that KIES will not work for updating.
[Galaxy S II General] Furbious:
Well, flashed the complete frankenstein package I9100ZSKF4_I9100XEUKD1_I9100OXXKE4 using odin, I'd been on lite-ning 1.4.

No wipe, seems slightly smoother over, lite-ning 1.4. Screen wake up still sluggish, will report back on battery usage since I had it at 100% charge.
[Galaxy S II General] NicholasLyon:
Hi everyone,

I'm on a french network : Bouygues

I have the following informations about my phone :

PDA : I9100XWKE2

Phone : I9100XXKDJ

CSC : I9100BOGKD3 (BO stand for Bouygues i guess?)

I m not sure to understand which firmware i can use to unbrand my phone and having the best stock ROM ... (and gain root on it after). Shall i choose the stock KE2 on the first page or can i take a stock KE7?

Thanks for your reply !
[Galaxy S II General] Krizp0:
Heads up: ZSKF4 only has English and Chinese languages...
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
No wipe. :)
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Yes, I just check as well.:p

Cheers, I'll add that to the first post.
[Galaxy S II General] CandyAndy:
Noob question coming: So there is this two packages. Other one says Hong Kong and other one Stock kernel.

Is this meant that I first flash the big Hong Kong file and afterwards the stock kernel.

Getting confused now because before I only had one file to deal with.

Anyways I have noticed that if in Europe flash with Asian/Indian rom then the signal doesn't work so well..
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
If you're not rooting the device you have no need for the kernel.
[Galaxy S II General] CandyAndy:
Thanks for the quick reply. Then Will have to wait till some other firmware which also has other languages..

ooor..no..too eager and too stupid.
[Galaxy S II General] mrvirginia:
so i had a quick question for you guys here...

i'm not new to rooting or anything, but i am new to Samsung devices.

i'm in the US on AT$T and my phone has been updated to all XXKE4 stuff. if i wanted to manually flash a new firmware, am i supposed to stick with XXKE4 firmwares for "Phone"?

i just don't exactly understand the differences between the firmwares and which one would be the update after my current one. thanks guys.

edit: nvm. i see what's up now :D
[Galaxy S II General] Mixy:
I cant figure out what csc version i am on, dialing *#1234# and only thing that happens is that the "code" is removed from the dialer.

Guess i am on XEU since i updated to KE7 from this thread a while back, but i still have APN settings for Netcom in Norway, so might be NEE anyways.
[Galaxy S II General] shanume:
XEU is a UK with almost all europe langauge on it, so u still get all the normal europe apn setting.. u only dont have is nordic keyboard if u using a XEU.
[Galaxy S II General] NicholasLyon:
i've read on the first page this topic about branded models :

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1113928

I have a XWKE2, so i will load the stock KE2 ROM given for my brand. But i still have a question (because i m new on Samsung) : can i load after taht a KE7 ROM?
[Galaxy S II General] Mixy:
Thanks, I don't need the keyboard as I'm using another one. But I heard that as long as I change csc it does a hard reset?
[Galaxy S II General] shanume:
all hard reset = wipe all data :D so do a backup

change CSC = wipe all data :D so do a backup
[Galaxy S II General] vassalle:
Let me get this straight..

Im coming from WKE2 & XEUKD1..

So if I flash to frankenstein ZSKF4 on OP, it wont flash my phone right?

Sounds about right in my head after reading a few posts on this but just wanted to be sure.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
I don't understand your question fully but I will answer what I think you're asking.

If you flash the Frankenstein ZSKF4 version over your XWKE2 you will be ok, it's not going to wipe your device if you don't repartition.
[Galaxy S II General] vassalle:
Roger that chief! Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
T9 on the dialpad doesn't work on ZSKF4. :(

Keyboard T9 is fine.
[Galaxy S II General] vladleo:
question

Hey Intratech.....first of all I want to thank you for kepping us up to date with the sgs2 firmwares.....now that we have official, branded and frakenstein roms from ke1 to kf4....can you tell me what firmware should i put on my sgs2....what is the best combination....in every way....of course if you are ready to tell us this.....my personal fav is with KE7...keep up with the good work:)
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
Strange for an official F/W, no?... :confused:
[Galaxy S II General] vladleo:
little review

a little review....i just flashed KF4 Frakenstein....no music hub...no biggy...but i must say....this rom is f*king fast and smooth:D.....let's see the battery life....
[Galaxy S II General] shanume:
+1 I have also flashed to KF4 and yes this is super fast, but 1 thing is annoying me is even I use multicsc for nordic keyboard is not there, but I think I can live with it :D or maybe I just Download another keyboard :)
[Galaxy S II General] Krizp0:
I'm not sure, but I think the CSC pretty much doesn't influence the keyboard languages... I'm using XEU CSC and it has nordic keyboard and spelling :)

The nordic keyboard have probably disappeared because this is an Asian firmware.

Try the Gingerbread Keyboard from the market, my opinion is that it's better than Samsung's...
[Galaxy S II General] shanume:
yeah I think the same way because this is a asian firmware :D but this is fine for me so I can use chinese in menu :D gingerbread keyboard okay I will try it :D
[Galaxy S II General] Mixy:
Can i get root on KF4 using a insecure KF1 kernel from odia, and the flash back to the stock KF4 kernel?

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II General] fleau77:
The answer is: Yes!
[Galaxy S II General] Mixy:
Thanks alot for the fast reply. Flashed now, and awaiting results for battery usage :)
[Galaxy S II General] jayesh:
Great work as usual intra.

Two questions

1) I am currently on KF1. If i flash this directly, will it retain my root ( did it the old fashioned method here via superoneclick/insecure kernel)

2) The insecure kernel for this build. Is it available yet? A glance at that thread shows it's not. Perhaps i missed something?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Well I've just flashed Frankenstein ZSKF4 today and so far, apart from T9 not working on the dialpad, I'm liking it. Before I like XWKE7 but I might leave this one on for now.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
1. No, you'll not keep root but re-rooting is easy.

2. Don't need a new insecure kernel to root for each build, I'm still using Chainfire's insecure KDD to root and then after flashing back the stock kernel.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Maybe they don't use T9 in Asia?:confused:
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
So is it really faster than KE7? I'm tempted to flash as well, but given it looks like XEU drop might be right around the corner, a few more days with KE7 won't kill me. :D

Yeah, it's not called T9. They use some Big5/phonetic input, so T9 pretty much doesn't exist there...
[Galaxy S II General] dazmancumbria:
thanks Intratech for your help got the new phone root no problem :D

sent you a little some thing !! :p
[Galaxy S II General] xinfinityoO:
mm people are saying the new firmware is faster.. could it not be due to the fact that it wiped everything..or is it not a wipe rom
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
No wipe if you use Frankenstein version. Key is to use version with same CSC as you currently have.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
This is definitely faster than KE7. After flashing KF1 I went back to KE7 but after flashing KF4 I'm sticking with it.

That last bit probably explains why T9 doesn't work then. :)

Good work. Cheers.

No wipe with both the official Hong Kong firmware and Frankenstein package.
[Galaxy S II General] vladleo:
KF4 rulz

they don't have music hub either.....but who cares about music hub or t9 when this baby moves like a custom rom.....kf4 is the new milestone:)
[Galaxy S II General] otacon888:
KF4 is definitely faster than KF1.
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
OK that does it... will be flashing KF4 as soon as Chainfire puts out his CF-Root custom kernel for it. :D
[Galaxy S II General] xinfinityoO:
same here..waiting for CF update pluss clockworkmod has been updated to 4.0.0.5..couldnt find change logs
[Galaxy S II General] tamas970:
Any news on the battery life with KF4?

Is there a 3+1 files version around?
[Galaxy S II General] bebeqtaif:
New to sgs2..

I have as below..

PDA-I9100XWKE2

PHONE-I9100XWKE1

CSC-I9100OJVKE1

Which firmware i can use for upgrade?
[Galaxy S II General] tamas970:
I recommend ZSKF4, the newest. However there is no insecure kernel yet for

rooting...
[Galaxy S II General] bluebirds:
Which phone is best? KE4 or KE7?
[Galaxy S II General] vassalle:
Hi, i have flashed to frankenstein kf4 to my phone. Carried on by flashing insecure KDD to root my phone.

But for some reason, when I try to flash the stock KF4 kernel again, it doesn't work. I'm still at KDD. Any ideas where I went wrong?

SCRATCH THAT.. redownloaded the kernel and now it works. probably some error when I first download it.
[Galaxy S II General] xinfinityoO:
which phone is better

PHONE: XXKE4

or

PHONE: XXKE7

The new firmware seems to have the old modem
[Galaxy S II General] craylim:
message notifications and access from lock screen

Now is it something i did or is it KF4, I am getting new message notifications on my lock screen now.

Kinda cool, and definitely more convenient that I am now able to directly open and view new messages from the lock screen. :)

-- update

Sorry guys, i think it might be something i did. I cannot figure out what but i suspect it is some settings in the noLED i am using. I cannot seem to repeat it now but there was a new message notification on my lock screen when it happened just now and when I slided it to the left it brought me to the message directly. terribly sorry....
[Galaxy S II General] jayesh:
One niggling issue. The firmware changer under Display is now AWOL. I love switching fonts around and even bought a few...

Ah well time for a full clean and fresh install.

Edit:

Yep it's missing after a fresh and clean install too. Reverting to KF1 for now :)
[Galaxy S II General] galaxy1210:
Which phone is best?

ZSKF4

Firmware info

PDA:ZSKF4

PHONE: XXKE4

CSC:OZSKF4

Date: 10/06/2011

or

PDA:ZSKF4| PHONE: XXKE4| CSC:XEUKD1
[Galaxy S II General] mosec:
+1 Any estimates on battery life? Has it improved?
[Galaxy S II General] xinfinityoO:
no difference ..csc is just the region.. the main things are the pda and phone
[Galaxy S II General] gleff1:
Couple of quick questions.

1. I have a jig that I bought several months ago (before the SGS II) was out and have been using it occasionally on my SGS I. Is it compatible with the SGS II (and if so, will it reset the flash counter)?

2. Is there any way of seeing what the counter is currently up to?

Edit: Never mind.. figured it out... The answer is yes, and it tells you the count in the Download mode screen. ;)
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
About the same battery life, maybe too early to say for sure

You can use any insecure kernel to root, I still use Chainfire's insecure KDD, and then after rooting just flash back the firmware version stock kernel

Some people have told me they for better connectivity with OXXKE4 than with OXXKE7 so I kept the OXXKE4 modem in the Frankenstein package.

See above answer.

I don't think Asian characters can change fonts so that is probably why there is no option to change fonts.

If you're not in the China you're probably best off with the Frankenstein version.

Too soon bro.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Erm, always had message notification on the lockscreen.:)
[Galaxy S II General] buzmay:
Which one is the one that has Gingerbread.XWKEY? Is it ZSKF4?
[Galaxy S II General] Hrti:
Does the KF4's missing ability to change fonts that we're stuck with Droidsans? Need my sweet Helvetiva ;)
[Galaxy S II General] buzmay:
For a Swedish phone shall i flash this Generic NEE (Nordic): http://www.multiupload.com/BNW7UQP9OG

This will still get me get updates via Kies right?

Now if I root, then which kernel shall I flash after the rooting isecure kernel? I heard I should flash the same kernel in order to disappear the yellow triangle.

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II General] tamas970:
Bricked phone, no download mode

If anyone has an idea, please help!

I managed to brick my phone that it cannot even get to download mode, however, it gets warm, so the CPU does something.

The "history":

1. I rooted my KE2 stock ROM

2. I tried to format my microSD (busybox mkfs.ext2) and probably choose the wrong partition (mmcblk0p2).

In the moment I have no JIG, is it possible to fix the phone somehow?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Yes, generic NEE.

Flash the kernel that matches your firmware version as the guide in the first post states. If your firmware is XWKE2 then flash back the XWKE2 stock kernel to remove the yellow triangle.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

WTH were you trying to accomplish?

If you can't get to download mode you done goofed.
[Galaxy S II General] tamas970:
I did not know, that there are unmounted partitions that I might kill...:eek:

the question is if there is a solution:(
[Galaxy S II General] buzmay:
Thanks for the help I donwload the XWKE2 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/4C47PNWFOH

Password is: intratech@XDA

However when I want to extract it is not possible, I can not reach the tar file, it is visible it is password protected but I never get to extract this file any ideas?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] buzmay:
USB Jig might be the last thing it might help you however if you can not get to download mode I doubt it it might, but I would definitely try this.
[Galaxy S II General] lsj_87:
I Have installed the official ZSKF4

ZSKF4

Firmware info

PDA:ZSKF4

PHONE: XXKE4

CSC:OZSKF4

Date: 10/06/2011

problem is when i plug into the KIES, it shows this device cannot be updated. means it is unofficial ? it suppose to show this device is already up to date. or i need to reflash it again ?
[Galaxy S II General] tamas970:
Jepp, that's the last resort, i already ordered one, I hope it helps...
[Galaxy S II General] tamas970:
Isn't a JIG only a resistor?

http://droidangel.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-make-samsung-galaxy-s-download.html

Because if it is, than I doubt that it brings back a damaged bootloader:(
[Galaxy S II General] buzmay:
Could you please reupload the XWKE2 Stock Kernel please? I cant unzip it, it tells me there is an error.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] davidoff08:
You can't update this with Kies, but with Odin ....
[Galaxy S II General] lsj_87:
but if it is an official release, it sure can update with KIES. i'm not using the frankenstien version. (weird)

mayb this is just a beta version and is not officially release
[Galaxy S II General] lsj_87:
ok noted .. thanks JJEgan
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
There is nothing wrong with the kernel, please read the first post again for the answer to your problem.
[Galaxy S II General] sumeshd:
@intratech..

hey bro can you plz anyhow manage to get INU csc in multi-csc pack..

is it possible?

p.s: if i flash INU csc from ke8 frankestein or samsung package then it just stays csc:'unkown'..

plz help..

thnx in advance..
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Anything not in the Frankenstein section is offical firmware. Did you flash the device with a firmware from another region? If so you'll need to hard reset and then reflash the firmware.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
I'll repackage it and upload it later.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
It is official, KIES being flunky is not weird.
[Galaxy S II General] lsj_87:
i found the solution, the CSC is install in KOR instead or TGY. i change my CSC to TGY using *#272*imei# and KIES can detect it .
[Galaxy S II General] buzmay:
I understand about the exe files, which I have downloaded without a problem, however when I want to extract this zip file is not possible.

I can see the tar file but I can not upload it to Odin or copy it to my desktop, when I try to extract this is what I get: (see attachment)

Sorry if this is suppose to be quite obvious but still I have not manage to fix this :/

Is there any way you can mail me the tar file or pm me or something?

Highly appreciate it man :)
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Which program are you using to extract it?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Good job! :)
[Galaxy S II General] davidoff08:
Hi Buzmay after downloading the file i double tapped it> then Run> then Extracted the file. open Odin and add file to PDA> hope this is what u wanted im pretty new to all this myself.. I use 7zip by the way
[Galaxy S II General] bluebirds:
@intratech

Just flashed KF4 and all good. Have tried baseband KE4 and KE7 and seem to have a fluctuating reception.

Any idea which is the better of the 2 if at all?
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Well based on the feedback I got from the previous Frankenstein package with the OXXKE7 more people seem to prefer OXXKE4 as they said they got better reception with it.
[Galaxy S II General] bluebirds:
Cheers for the reply. I can't seem to see any difference as they are equally as bad!!
[Galaxy S II General] sar3vok:
sorry but i'm noob:

PDA: i9100XWKE2

PHONE: i9100XXKDJ

CSC: i9100OXXKE2

Build info: Fri May 6 07:48:55 KST 2011

What is the version that i should download for warranty?

In the XWKE2 section there are more version that match, like the deutsch and the multicsc versions.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
MultiCSC version.:)
[Galaxy S II General] mbushnaq00:
Please anyone, I need to restore my phone to its original settings as per the attached screenshot below. I got the kernal and build number right from the XWKE2 MultiCSC but the baseband wont go back to its original version which is I9100XWKE1. I really appreciate if someone could upload the baseband/PHONE I9100XWKE1
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Which country? If it's warranty you can flash any official firmware that matches the device and it's still covered.

For the Polish lads XXKF2 is being uploaded. It's the newest firmware at present. For the rest I will make a Frankenstein™ package later.