yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] alferret:
Take the battery out & leave it out for 10 mins then try vol down+ home+ pwr for download mode, if still unresponsive Getty a jig.
[Galaxy S II General] alferret:
All info in post 1&2
[Galaxy S II General] TheBlueRaja:
Hi,

I appreciate that some info is in the first post but i'm just looking for a sanity check as i just want to be sure before i flash.

I have

XWKI4

Firmware info

PDA:XWKI4

PHONE: XXKI1

Date: 14/09/2011

Android 2.3.4

And wanted 2.3.5, now the way i see it from the first page i can go to either...

(As there is no UK version mentioned i assume the XWKI8 Stock Kernel is the version i want)

OR

Although the Modem/Phone is XX and new CSC.

Is this correct? And is there any real advantage to going all Mary Shelly, its not really mentioned what the benefits are.

Finally, is XWKJ3 just the latest XW... ROM available, that is, could i also flash that if i wanted?
[Galaxy S II General] djunited:
http://m.intomobile.com/2011/11/26/...ed&utm_campaign=Feed:+IntoMobile+(IntoMobile)

2.3.6
[Galaxy S II General] Rinoko72:
Finally, is XWKJ3 just the latest XW... ROM available, that is, could i also flash that if i wanted?[/QUOTE]

XWKJ3 is the lastest..

Look again at post 1 & 2 and you'll fine "stock" (new bootloader) or the frankenstien (old bootlader)..

Either one will work just fine, remember to follow the instruction in the first post and you should not have any trouble :)

happy flashing ;)
[Galaxy S II General] KULASSE:
Hello link download pleases
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Hello go first page please.
[Galaxy S II General] Fox05:
Hi,

I wanted to know that if I flash XWKI8 over my XWKI4 with SiyahKernel and it fails, how can I recover my phone? :)

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
Backup in recovery first before flashing. ;)

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[Galaxy S II General] brainimpact:
To downgrade the bootloader do you Flash it in PDA section or bootloader section in Odin? the instruction on post 1 confused me

flashing a bootloader do i just tick same boxes that are ticked as when i'm flashing a kernel?

sorry if these have been asked thread is too big to read it all
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
You can flash it in PDA or Bootloader section, both will work. ;)

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[Galaxy S II General] brainimpact:
is there any real benefits in using the newer Bootloader rather than the older one?
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
Please read the posts on page 1 carefully next time. All info is there, answers both of your questions.

New bootloader doesn't allow you to wipe the binary counter with a jig.

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[Galaxy S II General] Fox05:
I did backup in CWM, but doesn't CWM lose when you but stock rom back?
[Galaxy S II General] brainimpact:
I'm not talking about benefits for hackers I'm talking about general benefits of the New Bootloader for all users over the old one, i read the front page it does not go into anything like that.

I did not ask for disadvantages of using new bootloader I'm talking about the advantages of using the new bootloader

The reason I want to find out is b/c i want to work out if theres any reason to flash back to new bootloader now I've wiped binary count back to zero with my jig.
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
The CWM backup folder should remain. :)

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[Galaxy S II General] BrandoHD:
The answer remains the same, the new bootloader doesn't allow the binary counter to be reset with a jig, it is the only known difference

Sent from Samsung Galaxy S II
[Galaxy S II General] Fox05:
But even if the folder remains, I can't restore it because CWM is lost when I flash the rom :)

Also does this flashing make the yellow triangle come up and rises the counter number? :)

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] akbarhash:
Counter does not increase with stock firmware.

If such a case does arise and the flashing goes wrong then you have to flash some kernel like speed mod to get cwm back then boot to recovery and then restore backup.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
That only happens if you flash custom rom or kernel via ODIN. Do a backup before flashing the rom then you can use Intratech's root method from first page.

Another solution for you is to check out Chainfire's mobile ODIN app as well, which will allow you to flash rom tarballs from within your current setup. As far as I understand you're rooted now, so that's probably the better way to go for you.

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[Galaxy S II General] Fox05:
Ok thanks. I'll see what I can do :)

Edit: I want to put on XWKI8 and I thought i'd download the NEE (Nordic) version and do I also have to download the stock kernel and do with it something?
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
The stock kernel is only needed after flashing a rooted kernel (to root your phone) to get rid of the yellow triangle.

If you do not root your phone, or you use another rooting method (such as the one described in Quick Root Guide of Intratech's first post), then you will not need the stock kernel at all.
[Galaxy S II General] Fox05:
Ok. Thanks! :)
[Galaxy S II General] jammer84:
Hi Guys,

I recently upgraded my firmware to 2.3.5 (XWKJ3) from the first page. I had 2.3.4 on before that.

When I first done it and rebooted - my internet wasn't working so I asked it to find the apn settings and it automatically selected the "live.vodafone.ie" and asked to choose between "vodafone IE" or "Vodafone IE". So all's working away - internet, etc

Now when I check on web pages, I get the what I call Vodafone Wap buttons on the top of the browser and internet browsing has gone real sort of funny at times. Any of you ever have this issue?

I'm thinking of wiping and re-doing the firmware again now tonight from scratch as I also have the Vodafone apps "AppSelect" and "Updates" so I want to basically get rid of the bloatware.

Should wiping from scratch again solve my issues and any pointers on what I should do to fully wipe the phone to get rid of the vodafone apps and start afresh? They didn't remove when I done it the last time.

Thanks a mil :)

EDIT: Removed the proxy from the apn settings and port and it seems to have disappeared for now - still probably wipe anyhow if someone can point me to the method to complete and rid of bloatware.

EDIT 2: Found in an earlier post - just do a factory reset after firmware update - didn't do that last time. Will re-download XWKJ3 from here and do a factory reset after flash.

EDIT 3: Think I'll buy Chainfires' Mobile Odin Pro now to do the job and support :D
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
Nope, I'm only viewing full desktop pages. WAP pages look like crap on the gorgeous screen of our SGS2.

Use my mod here, then you can toggle between Mobile and Desktop websites:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19153872&postcount=143
[Galaxy S II General] jammer84:
Done the factory reset and can't connect to net now at all :mad:

EDIT - Working now. Very strange - kept dropping to gprs and now back to H+. Will see how it progresses.
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
If that keeps happening then try using different modems. :)

Sticky modem thread is here:

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

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[Galaxy S II General] Fox05:
Thanks! Got updated from XWKI4 to XWKI8 :)
[Galaxy S II General] sayem_unlimited:
Thanks for your answer.

Please overlook my lack of knowledge as im new to flashing/rooting.

Well i got confuse from your signature below:

_________________

PDA: XWKJ3 | Phone: XXKI3 | CSC: JPKG1

ROM: XWKJ3-Frankenstein Firmware

Kernel: SpeedMod SGS2-K2-16

It says you are using SpeedMod kernel on Frankenstein Firmware which is also the kernel, so please explain how it works.

is it possible to use these without rooting and how u manage to get 3 days battery life. Cause i hardly get 1 day with XXKI4 currently installed and with only voice calls and vey less use of internet. Please help. i just want to increase the battery life so that i can get full taste of this amazing machine.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] penfold:
after extracting XWKJ3 instead of a .tar file i get a file with the extension ".tar.md5"

should i just leave the file as it is and flash it with the .md5 extension??

sorry i saw something about this in the first post but not being a windows user not used to tar files, just want to confirm.

thanks
[Galaxy S II General] :
Just use the file incl. the .md5 extension in ODIN.
[Galaxy S II General] xpooz:
yes, I did the process like you mentioned. Killed kies in task manager, yes, I'm running windows 7 and I was running it as an administrator. After it flash it just show 0 success / 1 failed... and my device becomes unbootable...

really need help on this, cause i really feel like going back to stock ROM...
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
As SpeedMod kernel is a rooted kernel, your phone will be rooted automatically by flashing this kernel.

But you do not have to root your phone before flashing this kernel.

For more information about SpeedMod kernel features have a look at Hardcore's thread => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1182498&highlight=Speedmod

There are many threads about battery life, battery drain and battery optimizations, such as => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16973603

Just search and read and try the different tips to find the best configuration for you and your phone.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
Are you sure you were in download mode?

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[Galaxy S II General] xpooz:
yes..I have done a few times flashing kernel with odin in the very beginning stage..I did all these in download mode..
[Galaxy S II General] bernard134:
So weird for samsung not releasing new firmware for so long after XWKJ3 and XXKI4 both in v2.3.5.

Wondering when is the next firmware release and hoping for v2.3.6.
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
Check if the USB debugging in enabled on your phone.

If it is enabled, disable it and try again.

Good luck !

---------- Post added at 07:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:51 PM ----------

Maybe there is a focus on ICS (v4.0.x)?!
[Galaxy S II General] lrcquest:
Thanks It_ler...

@ sayem.

Trust you have already flashed KI4 seeing ur sig & also chosen the appropriate CSC. Now, u can opt to go with the procedure mentioned by intratech for rooting process.

Frankenstein can provide the stock kernel only i.e without root. Trust you want the root & cwm recovery. For that I found the flashing of the speedmod kernel much more easy as it gives root, cwm recovery (4 or 5 depending on ur choice) in a single flash. As in this thread, there is good support in the speedmod thread also!! So no worries, just flash the required version of the speedmod kernel via odin HardCORE's SpeedMod Kernel: Installation Guide & FAQ.

Also, just give some time for the combination to get stabilized before judging on battery life. You can use the apps like betterbatterystats & cpuspy to maximize battery life. For more details visit the speedmod thread.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
They have released a lot of carrier branded firmwares.:)
[Galaxy S II General] sayem_unlimited:
Thanks again for your help. I understood most things you said. And I’ve decided to root my phone. But again I have some questions before rooting.

1.	As I see Frankenstein XWKJ3 is a good ROM, I’m downloading it. What I want to do is update this one over my XXKI4. I can see its non-wipe version, please confirm me. Cause I don’t want to lose all my apps as I cant backup before rooting.

2.	About Speed-mod kernel (I’m reading the thread), if I put it what should I do, put Speed-mod kernel after XWKJ3 or vice versa?? Please explain. (custom kernel works on top of official kernel or what? I mean, what happens to the current ROM XXKI4 if I install Speedmod now? And is it possible to apply XWKJ3 after installing Speedmod?). Again sorry for this lame question, please put it in my head once and for all.

3.	About rooting, I know about the “yellow triangle”, but in the new quick rooting guide there is no explanation how to get rid of it (I remember, previously when I read, it was there). And I saw the un-root process.

4.	About USB Jig (so far I know it allows you to get rid of the yellow triangle). But here in Bangladesh I couldn’t find any Jig, its not available here, and we cannot buy it online either. This is one big reason that I didn’t want to root my phone as it will void my warranty, and I’ll be in trouble if I need to claim it in future. Please, advice me how to remove yellow triangle without USB Jig.

5.	I saw the un-root method for quick root in intratech’s thread, but how do I un-root in speedmod kernel?

I really, want to root, so please tell me the convenient way considering above situation.

And would you please let me PM you so that people on this board wont disturbed on my lame questions over and over again.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] mrjeffery:
Any news on 2.3.6? Seems to be rolling out: http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/SGSII-2-3-6
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
No point really, I've heard that rom is quite buggy.

The next update will be ICS, so just sit back make some popcorn and wait.

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[Galaxy S II General] lrcquest:
1. You can go for the XWKJ3 Frankenstein version. It is the last rom posted in Frankenstein section just before the CSC's. It contains Pda xwkj3, modem XXki3. Follow the process by intratech by the word & u will do fine as its very down to earth.

2. Speedmod kernel is fast & stable. But if u do not have the jig & if you are particular of the warranty reasons, i suggest not to go for the speedmod (unless otherwise somebody suggests how to remove without the jig speedmod).

Just follow this guide from intra & it will be okay.

When you flash the KJ3 franken package the kernel accompanying it will be stock. It is your option to go for another rooted kernel, which will be overwritten over the stock kernel upon flash.

3. Follow the doomlord's rooting process for which the link is there. I think this method does not give you the yellow triangle. Or you can go for CF Root kernel.

4. USB jig can be ordered via ebay. Many sellers dont ship items to the middle east but i was lucky to get one from Hongkong, u can check with them if they do ship to ur place. go thru ebay for the same. The jig is really useful for removing the yellow triangle hassle free & to get into dl mode in case of soft brick.

5. whichever rooted kernel u r on, pls note that flashing the stock firmware posted in this thread will bring you back to stock rom & kernel. Doomlord's post has reference to Unrooting also.

Also, get ur contacts synced with ur google account & download the application apk's using app monster or appsaver or titanium backup as doing a factory reset post installing the rom saves you from troubles later on IMO...

Proceed with ur research & find what is best for you, as most of us here have done here, for u only know what is best for you !!!
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
You can get it from the carrier firmware thread if you really need it. It's the Telcel Mexico UMKK1 firmware.
[Galaxy S II General] xmoo:
I9100ZCKJ1

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18714024&postcount=7
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
Ircquest has answered your questions.

I just want to add an alternative method, which you might want to consider, as you do not have a Jig and do not want to lose warranty:

1. Download and flash XWKJ3 Frankenstein ROM from third post of this thread.

2. Root your phone using the Quick Root Guide from the first post of his thread.

=> No yellow triangle and the binary counter won't be increased.

3. Have a look at Chainfire's Mobile Odin here => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1347899

It is a great app, which allows you to flash and root ROMs directly with your phone (no need of using Odin on your PC).

There is a free lite version, which you can download and test.

If you like the app and want the EverRoot feature (root every stock ROM you flash directly), then please buy this app from the Market.

=> No yellow triangle and the binary counter won't be increased.

You can flash custom kernels, such as SpeedMod, by using Mobile Odin as well.

This might help you to flash ROMs, root your phone and try custom/rooted kernels, without getting the yellow triangle and increasing the binary counter - even without having a Jig.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II General] dannielangel:
is it possible to install this stock room using CWM or the default android recovery mode or perhaps using ROM Manager. In that way we can lessen the binary count. Though we can use a jig to reset it. I am just trying if it possible because it quite possible when installing custom roms ( Using CWM and ROM manager )

Hope here from you guys.
[Galaxy S II General] :
mobile odin from market.
[Galaxy S II General] Intratech:
Noticed that I haven't uploaded any Chinese firmwares? They are not compatible with the "normal" Galaxy S2 device.
[Galaxy S II General] sayem_unlimited:
Thanks to both It_ler and Ircquest.

Really appreciate you guys. I checked all the things you've recommended. first I'll update to XWKJ3. And then root. But one thing pop in my mind is, about Speedmod kernel it says it installs both root and CWM.

So can i install it rather than following easy root process? Or does it increase the counter and adds triangle, please confirm me. In that case I've to follow your 2nd step and then install Mobile Odin. In this case does the lite version allows to install Speedmod kernel? (Cause i don't have international credit card, the one I'm having doesn't support online banking). And it would be great if you give me the procedure you followed. And can i come back and forth to Speedmod and official kernels.

One more thing, is it difficult to install CWM and BusyBox? Or do i need them?

Thanks a lot.
[Galaxy S II General] faris2001:
Anxiously waiting for new firmware....
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
If you flash SpeedMod kernel by using Odin, you will get a yellow triangle and the binary counter will be increased.

It is a rooted, customized and as consequence in-official kernel, which will lead to the yellow triangle and the increasing counter.

That's why - if you do not want the yellow triangle and the counter to be increased - I suggested to root as described in Intratech's Quick Root Guide.

Then install Mobile Odin and use this to flash SpeedMod kernel.

And yes, the lite version of Mobile Odin will flash the Odin.tar file of SpeedMod to your phone.

Everything as described by Chainfire: "Flashing with Mobile ODIN does NOT increase your custom kernel flash counter or make the yellow warning triangle appear."

So, go for it !

And remember to thank Chainfire for his great job. If you can not buy the Pro version, Thanks button is for free and maybe a small donation sometime ...

Good luck !

P.S.:

Mobile Odin will lead you to install all it needs via a free add-on app from the Market. So, you do not need to install busybox manually.

And SpeedMod kernel includes CWM recovery mode, so that you will get CWM automatically, too.
[Galaxy S II General] bernard134:
Same! No new firmware after XXKI4 and XWKJ3 v2.3.5
[Galaxy S II General] mbutandola:
HellcatDroid's tool can do that as well. I've got both the pro mobile Odin from CF and hellcat's HC-ktool. The latter allows you to restore your efs backup seamlessly if you ever needed to whereas Mobile Odin is great for keeping your device rooted.
[Galaxy S II General] lrcquest:
@Sayem

& it is suggested to back up your EFS. For me the tool by lyriquidperfection seems easy. EFS Pro v1.2.6 - Advanced '/efs' Backup and Restore! This is mentioned important bcoz EFS contains critical info of IMEI without which you will have a Very expensive media player instead of a phone!!!

You can backup the efs, but post rooting your device only, visit the link for more details.
[Galaxy S II General] cliff03:
Hi im still confuse even after reading post describing how to again and again.

Question 1: if I have the USB jig I can flash from my old stock firmware to the official firmware :

XWKJ3

Firmware info

PDA:XWKJ3

PHONE: XXKI4

Date: 25/10/2011

Android 2.3.5

XEN (Netherlands): http://www.multiupload.com/5RC3ZSKDG2

XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD

Password: intratech@XDA

Also when in ODIN which file I have to install first and which one second there are 2 files above.

First one is XEN (Netherlands): http://www.multiupload.com/5RC3ZSKDG2

And second one is XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD

Password: intratech@XDA

Which one I install first?

And if you install XEN (Netherlands): http://www.multiupload.com/5RC3ZSKDG2 do you still need install is XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD ????

Question 2:

If I don’t have USB Jig I’ll install Frankenstein one

XWKJ3

Android 2.3.5

This package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2

Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ

XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD

Password: intratech@XDA

When installing This package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2

Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ do i need to install XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD ????

After upgrading old firmware to XWKJ3 Android 2.3.5 than I’ll go to to Chainefire and download CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip flash the system in ODIN and boot the unit restart unit.

And where do I reset the counter before the custom rom or after?

Also after go CWM and flash custom rom in recovery mod.

and that’s done Im now rooted and custom mode installed.

Thanks for all the help
[Galaxy S II General] mbutandola:
Your post is rather confusing I hope I got it right.

First the stock kernel is only needed if you wanna get rid of the yellow triangle after flashing a custom kernel or before having your device serviced for whatever reason. You can read a straight forward tutorial in the CF-root thread. But if you read the last 2 pages you could see that there are ways to flash roms and kernels without increasing your custom binary count. As for the jig, I'd suggest that you use it after you have done everything. Most custom roms are flashable via CWM recovery so that shouldn't affect your binary count.

Hope it's clearer for you :)
[Galaxy S II General] cliff03:
Ok thanks I have USB jig on the way from china but i don't want to wait!!!

So I'll upgrade firmware with Frankenstein version is this correct or u can use official version?

XWKJ3

Android 2.3.5

And open ODIN using this package has: PDA: XWKJ3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2

Download: http://www.multiupload.com/JFWLX5M4EZ

after this phone firmware has been upgraded!

Now i need to root in ODIN using Chainefire CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip flash the system,boot the unit, restart unit.

After THAT PHONE IS UPDATED AND ROOTED NOW IN CWM RECOVERY MOOD FLASH IN CUSTOM rom.

I read that the new up in up from chainfire but i'm confused as it is don't want to start now with the up.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] mbutandola:
Would be happy to help you there but I'm afraid I didn't quite get your question. Could you please try and be more precise? I understand that English is not your 1st language (not mine either) but in order to help you we need to understand what your problem really is. Hope you don't get offended :).