yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] absane:
I am pretty sure that it will work. I upgraded to JB via Kies about a week after JB was available. I tried many other rooting methods but the only one that would work was through the Tegrak kernel.

A few months ago, while I was on the latest ICS release, I used an older version of the Tekgrak kernel to root my phone. In that case the kernel was much much older than the version of ICS I had. So, I did some some stability issues at that time but it worked 99% of the time. When I did have issues I just had to reboot my phone to fix them.

As with the kernel I am running now, the kernel isn't that much older than the Kies release of JB so I don't think there are any serious issues. In fact, the only issue I had was that my phone froze up during the flashing process but that is related to the cable and not the kernel. This release has been faaaar more stable than the previous release.

With that all said though, it's up to you. Back when I first started flashing kernels to this phone I had no idea what I was doing. I still feel like I dont know what I am doing... but I am not as nervous any more using a Korean kernel... lol. It's about the only option we have on the M250L.

---------- Post added at 02:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:29 PM ----------

As a warning, you WILL get the yellow triangle and custom binary counter. On the old Tekgrak kernel this didn't happen but on this kernel it will happen. And currently, there is no known way to fix it. The Triangle Away App does not support the M250L. I e-mailed Chainfire about it but I didn't hear anything back.

---------- Post added at 02:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:39 PM ----------

I don't know much Korean but I think that within the comments an MB2 version of the M250L kernel will be available soon. Maybe you could hold off and wait :)
[Galaxy S II General] charon420:
Right. You dont need root to flash and using odin with the low ship file worked flawlessly .. About 5 mins total.. If you are already rooted, then you will loose root and have to reroot. I havent done that yet cause i havent found an unsecure kernal yet however im sure there will be one on matpclub sooner or later so i will keep an eye out and as soon as i find it i will post here^^
[Galaxy S II General] Sticks02:
Don't need one, this one's already rooted.

http://matpclub.com/?document_srl=3748236

Just follow the second link and download the "[ROOT]HOME_M250K.EG18.1331_CL374700_REV02_user_low_ship.zip" file.

Been using it for a few hours, seems fine. :D This prerooted one also doesn't trigger the custom ROM counter. o_O

I've added the torrent file for the stock, unrooted version they had for people who don't know how to sign up. It's 2.3.4 for the SHW-M250K. This is STOCK, UNROOTED.

I'll add the prerooted and unrooted to a filehost in a bit.

Here they are:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PDMFW64S

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PZFIP1LH

lul megaupload.
[Galaxy S II General] Nasar123:
I have a rooted m250k and I just want to confirm that I got this right.

so if I use Odin to flash the file HOME_M250K.EG18.1331_CL374700_REV02_user_low_ship.zip (which I got from your link, it´s around 320mb), it will update the firmware to 2.3.4 and the phone will remain rooted. Is this correct?

After doing this will I still have to flash the stock kernel?

I titanium backup and I want to remove some of bloatware, does anyone know of where to find a list of apps I can freeze without damaging anything?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] charon420:
Sticks02 Thanxs for the link^^ wow that was fast. used it, and was flawless just as you said :D ..

Nasar123, I believe the torrent here is the original upgrade with out Root.. There is another file needed to be downloaded for root.

For the root, I have made a torrent and will be seeding it for a while. The original is located in the post that Sticks02 mentioned.

Edit. Please dont use the torrent Ive added.. For some reason, Im having problems uploading.. I need to trouble shoot that.
[Galaxy S II General] andyhk888:
The 400 something mb file I downloaded from the torrent said failed when I tried to flash it. I used the 300 something mb prerooted one downloaded from the link sticks gave and that worked. The ROM added an Olleh program, GalaxyChoice, Game Hub and Superuser programs. The Olleh program crashes, everything else stayed the same and my old settings are there. Except for the root, are there any differences in the stock version and the prerooted one?

I'm still having the Roaming Auto Dial problem and I don't know if any of the preinstalled Korean programs have anything that can adjust that setting. I can't find it in the general settings.

Here's a screenshot of all the programs I have in Korean. Could someone help tell us non-Korean speaking m250K owners what the programs do? Some like ebook and navi are easy enough to guess, the others are less obvious.
[Galaxy S II General] charon420:
Going across.^^

1.Ebooks

2.olleh touch nfc - several things to do with nfc.. Most important is your wallet function. You can have membership cards here like happy point or gsstore.

Also for your credit card if you want. Other functions include getting cupons and a qr code reader among others. Also can have your tmoney and bus pass here.

3.olleh memory - not sure

4.olleh ringtones - 3rd party ring tones you can add.

5.dosirak - no clue

6.Olleh touch - direct wallet function that can be accessed from #2.

7.go get center ?- not sure

8.olleh navi

9.ainavi3D - another navi.. I never got to work though..

10.olleh market

11.olleh catchi catchi? - looks a little bit scary to even click on / no clue

12. Olleh belling? - not sure

sorry I couldnt provide better details.. I have clicked them all but the only ones I ever use or even find useful are #'s 2 & 6. The others are pretty much bloatware imo. I hope that helps:)
[Galaxy S II General] Sticks02:
#3 I think is their cloud storage service, it's ok I guess.

#7 is the most useful, you can check your phone plan, balance, previous month's payments, etc. It's a slightly dumbed down version of logging in to your account at olleh.com. Of course everything's in Korean but if you've got a dictionary you can suss it out, lol

Also updated my last post to be less confusing...
[Galaxy S II General] M250k:
After spending some time on the roaming issue, I finally found a way to disable this pop up. Turns out that it s quite easy:

1. Download the app Anycut

2. Launch Anycut

3. Select " Create New Shortcut"

4. Select " Activity"

5. Roll down until you find and select "Roaming Auto Dial"

6. The new shortcut is created - exit Anycut.

7. Launch your new shortcut and disable Roaming Auto Dial.

Hope this help.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] andyhk888:
Wow, what an awesome find. Anycut worked perfectly to disable the Roaming Auto Dial. Thanks for sharing this advice.

Did you also have a problem sending sms? My phone wouldn't recognize who the sender was. My old phone had no issue with this and could send out sms without any problem even though my number wasn't saved in the sim.

When you go to Settings > About Phone > Status > My Phone Number it used to say unknown, but it still sent sms on my old android phone as long as the message center number was correct. On the m250k I had to use an iphone 3gs to add my number to the settings and save it before I could send sms messages. Does your m250k have this issue?
[Galaxy S II General] M250k:
Yes. I did the same thing (i.e. put my sim card into my old samsung and insert the number from there). However I still struggle with an MMS issue. Everytime I want to send an sms that has more then 90 caracters I get the error message saying "MMS is not available" (eventhough my APN setting are all correct). I have installed Handcent application and the problem was solved, however it came back after the latest Handcent update....anyways, I will let you know if I find a solution to that issue.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] Wapu:
Great find! I don't particularly need it but will archive this for future use. This question has come up before on other threads too.
[Galaxy S II General] neverborn:
Excuse me for barging in.

Will these Korea-based phones run CM7, for example?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] Nasar123:
First and foremost thanks a lot to M250k, really great work on the "Roaming Auto Dial"

I am also trying to find a guide on how to install CM7 on my M250k but still no luck.

If anyone can help, would be great.
[Galaxy S II General] charon420:
Quick question: I am having problems in the Android Market, even before upgrading, that I can't leave a review on any apps I install. The Post a Review link is always grayed out... Has anyone else experienced this?

It's no big deal, just curious.. Would like to give props to the developers out there with apps I applaud.

Edit* I have been able to comment before, by rating how many stars I deem appropriate, and then can post a comment. But now I can only post how many stars and the post a comment is still grayed.
[Galaxy S II General] lewisprometheus:
Please help!! I got a SHW-M250K and I can't connect to AT&T 3G (HSPA/UMTS) at all. I'm also having trouble connecting to usually GSM network (the signal is usually weak. Sometimes it just got disconnected)

Is this normal??? I've searched the forum and it appears that M250K only have 910 and 2100 MHz HSPA radio? If that is true, there's no hope for my M250K to connect to AT&T's 850 and 1900 MHz 3G network??

I'm really depressed now.
[Galaxy S II General] SamAce 2:
Can you tell me where did you buy yours? Actually, I'm looking to get one Korean version.
[Galaxy S II General] charon420:
these are the frequencies that the m250k supports.

Networks

GSM 850

GSM 900

GSM 1800

GSM 1900

WCDMA 850

WCDMA 900

WCDMA 1900

WCDMA 2100

so I do see your frequencies there. Is your phone unlocked? I think chainfire has an app.. But Ive never used it so om not sure if it will be any help
[Galaxy S II General] lewisprometheus:
I thought only international version of GS II supports the following bands, according to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13490996&postcount=3

GSM 850

GSM 900

GSM 1800

GSM 1900

WCDMA 850

WCDMA 900

WCDMA 1900

WCDMA 2100

and also this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1188910

My friend confirmed that he can't receive my SMS so I guess the guy in the second thread is kind of right.

Did anyone successfully use m250k GS II on AT&T 3G? The guy who sold me that kept swearing to me that he saw it with his own eyes.

I guess I'm gonna have to sell the Korean GS II then. Thanks guys!

BTW, does anyone want to buy this little baby?
[Galaxy S II General] Nasar123:
I was using titanium backup to free the bloatware from this list http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-all-things-root/337090-uninstalling-freezing-bloatware.html on my m250k and the phone just froze.

Now it boots but then all I see is the Olleh logo, it doesn´t show anything else.

How can I fix this?
[Galaxy S II General] charon420:
I appologize. You may be right. I just pulled the info off of samsungs global site.. I tried finding the info on the korean site but for some reason their specs page isnt very specific ㅠㅠ
[Galaxy S II General] IceRapture:
Successfully rooted SHW-M250L JB 4.1.2 MB2 through Tegrak

Yes I know a bit of Korean and was reading the Korean posts too, most of them were complaining about how long it's taking for the MB2 release, no one knows when it will come out, and only one said it is still possible to root via the MB1.tar

I kinda like the triangle~ makes my phone a bit more unique, and is a possible conversation starter :) speaking of start-ups, an other major reason I wanted to root was to change the boot animation, I really hate that pink U+

I think you and others maybe pleased to know that I went ahead and tried the Tegrak MB1 kernel on the MB2 build, and it was a complete success! And a rather unique/fun way to root!

I am really looking forward to playing with the overclocking and core switcher settings that came with the apps!

again, Thank you!

ps. to others who are in a similar position as I was, or on the fence about upgrading the firmware in general, I'm willing to assist with/describe the process I used to root to the best of my abilities~
[Galaxy S II General] jadugur:
hy gys

i want to convert my shw-m250k to gt-i9100 can any help me to do this ?? :/
[Galaxy S II General] aftab1003:
signal drops / call disconnect

Hello there.

i have M250S converted to i9100, bought second hand from Market.

running 4.1.2 official xxls8

currently running MUGMA5 modem.

i am facing lot of signal drop. can't even talk more than 5 min.

tried many modems but, no favorable results.

how can i get this issue resolved?
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
My m250s is using Omega ROM v16.2 which has XXLSJ and XXLS6 modem, flashed jeeboo kernel 2.1 and everything works perfectly.
[Galaxy S II General] sgtkeroro:
Just put SHW-M250K/S in the search bar and scroll over the results, then click the thread saying "Turn your SHW-M250K/S into GT-I9100" the files are also posted there :)

---------- Post added at 03:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:42 PM ----------

Has anyone updated their SHW-M250K/S to JB? Could you still use NFC after updating from ICS to JB?
[Galaxy S II General] aftab1003:
have you converted your m250s to i9100 ?

Please reffer me to the exact thread of the rom.

---------- Post added at 02:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:38 PM ----------

I am using jb 4.1.2 for m250s but no NFC. converted to i9100.
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
Yes my m250s is converted to i9100 that's why I flashed an i9100 rom. Google omega v16.2 to get links
[Galaxy S II General] sgtkeroro:
SHW-M250S

Can I re-flash my SHW-M250S (its already converted into a GT-I9100)? Because I'm having problems with its bluetooth :( I used the volume up+home+power button to make it like new again (I got my M250S from my cous' who lost interest in it and left it gathering dust) and used it for a while everything was fine 'til one day it began showing problems with its bluetooth, everytime I turn it on and during in the middle of a file transfer it will crash and restart again and will continue as long as the bluetooth is on. So, yeah kinda left in the dark regarding what have already been done to this phone and can I also use SGS2 procedure after I have flashed and converted it into GT-I9100?
[Galaxy S II General] aftab1003:
yes, you can covert your i9100 back to M250s. search in this thread, you will find the full details with graphics and necessary files...
[Galaxy S II General] sgtkeroro:
Last question! :D so basically I'll be like back to square one if I go on with my plan on re-flashing it back to as a M250S? It means the things that my cous' did to the phone will be removed or wipe? (sorry if its kinda dumb question)
[Galaxy S II General] aftab1003:
converting from M250S to i9100 or i9100 to M250S will wipe your device.
[Galaxy S II General] rowdykumar786:
SHW-m250s MB2 Stock If Restart Bluetooth Is Turn On???
[Galaxy S II General] sgtkeroro:
That's what I was looking for! :) Finally I could start making myself bond with my M250S haha :good: and personalize it the way I like
[Galaxy S II General] rowdykumar786:
Proximity Not Work M250S to I9100??
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
Mine works fine.
[Galaxy S II General] dwie:
Anyone here knows how I can get the Korean dictionary from the Korean devices to another ROM/firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] ropiana:
I have the same problem..
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
4.2.2 incompatibility?

have anyone tried flashing custom ROm that are 4.2.2 builds eg RootBox,PACman,Jellybam etc..Because Im having problems updating to 4.2.2 build..no problems with 4.2.1 builds but with 4.2.2, I always get stuck on the bootanimation screen
[Galaxy S II General] ropiana:
i'm in jb4.1.2 also, you can enable your NFC, same as mine, there's a post about it..

---------- Post added at 03:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:14 PM ----------

i tried rootbox 4.2.2.. I did a clean installation(wipe date before installing)
[Galaxy S II General] rowdykumar786:
M250S Korea Stock MB2 Lock Screen or power menu not work... I try keystr ON rwxrwxrwx still not work help??
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
In this thread or another?
[Galaxy S II General] kimcirrius:
hi guys , where i can get latest JB frimaware for shw m250l?? ,

i have some problem .. I try convert my m250l to i19000 but got bootlop .. can u fix that??

sorry for my bad englis .. thankssss

:(
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
Ive done that but got stuck..I used NukeROM..what Rootbox build are you on?
[Galaxy S II General] xD4rk:
i have to thank you alot :D :D you are the man !! :D
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
Just want to ask... What i9100 ROM are you using on your converted m250?
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_143:
Either Open Asia or Europe (Nordic Countries) works fine with m250s
[Galaxy S II General] hemant8080:
hey guys, converted my shw m250s to i9100 few days back. not many problems except signal loss and 3g not working. Kindly post a solution

thanx alot
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
Im using pacman 19.9.1..Im having troubles updating to 4.2.2 builds..I cant confirm it yet because no one is confirming it..Hope someone could solve it..btw..Samsung announce that no KLP on our beloved S2..So last build will be on 4.2.2 Jellybean.

---------- Post added at 07:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:52 AM ----------

Flash a different modem..search on xda for modem
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
What problems are you encountering updating to 4.2.2?
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
After updating my phone to 4.2.2 builds..I get stuck on bootanimation...Always done a full wipe before flashing a new rom..Ive done everything...Flashed Rootbox,Jellybam,PACman..always get stuck on bootanimation..This problem happens to the Japanese i9100 too..I dont know if its the phone or the ROMs build sources
[Galaxy S II General] fatalfix:
new to m250s hope someone can help

Hi to all m250s users, i just recently bought one. It is already converted to I9100.

Here is the details.

Model: GT-i9100

FW: XWLPG

Release: Lite'ning ROM v3.6

Android: 4.0.3

Kernel: LitePro-V3.2

Modem: I9100XXlPX

My question is that,

1. Can i flash the original ROM of GT-I9100 Jelly Bean?

2. If it is possible, what files or prerequisites do I needed?

3. I found on the net that there is an official update for our M250S to Jelly bean, will this work on my country(Philippines)?

4. If I want to flash custom ROMs of I9100, will it work?

That's all for now. Hope to enjoy this Phone and this forum.

Thank you in advance!!
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
My Answers:

1.Yes...you can..look for Custom stock ROMs here on XDA...but I recommend flashing Samsung based custom ROMs like Alliance or NeatROM..just like official ROMs..stable and with extra added features

2.What you need?Rooted phone..The ROMs file for flashing..Kernel for dualboot or modding(Optional)...search on XDA for instructions..

3.Yes it works...but you have already converted your phone to i9100..if you flash M250s update,youll just brick the phone..

4.Yes it will work..just read and look for instructions before flashing..flash only ROMs that are for i9100..

btw..Litening ROM is one of the best ROMs in ICS..stable,no FC, no Freeze etc..dont be afraid of flashing new ROMs,just read and if you have doubts search in XDA for answers..and lastly..backup..backup...backup..
[Galaxy S II General] fatalfix:
Thanks!!

So you mean, every ROM for International SGS2 can be flashed on my m250s?

Btw, What files should I back up?(except for my own files)
[Galaxy S II General] fatalfix:
Please help.. I flashed Omega v20.1 and now my phone wont boot on the desktop. It is only on the samsung logo.

I tried to wipe data + wipe cache on PhilZ cwm6 but no luck. i hope i didnt brick my phone.
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
Try flashing stock using odin
[Galaxy S II General] aliishere:
Its not bricked....

everytime i have tried to flash any stock jb rom(i ve tried almost every rom ,wanam,omega,allience etc)same thing happens ,my phone stuck on boot logo, the samsung logo.

need your help....i have searched alot but no success.....

---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:23 PM ----------

i have flashed allience rom my phone stuck on boot logo, the samsung logo.

any suggestion?
[Galaxy S II General] axel-529:
Are your phone already converted to i9100? I also experience this before and what I did was flashed stock jelly bean rom together with its pit files via Odin. Flash rooted kernel, then, Flash alliance rom via recovery. It's works.

---------- Post added at 01:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:03 AM ----------

My conclusion is that partition in ics is different in official jelly bean and thats why you have to Flash the official jelly beans with its pit file to avoid sick or boot loop.
[Galaxy S II General] luenboy:
help please

i've got a m250s..it is converted to i9100. i just wanted to ask if its safe to update?because in notification says that there is a system update available..i am currently running 4.1.2..
[Galaxy S II General] axel-529:
I think it would result to error.
[Galaxy S II General] luenboy:
really?so..i can only install custom roms on my 250s?
[Galaxy S II General] children1039:
Hi all, i just want to ask about my phone,

gt i9100 battery can be used in shw m250k?

soory for my bad english, thanks ;)
[Galaxy S II General] axel-529:
Yes..

---------- Post added at 04:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:18 AM ----------

You can install stock rom but not via samsung official OTA. You have to flash it manually via odin.
[Galaxy S II General] aliishere:
Solved...thanks
[Galaxy S II General] axel-529:
Welcome.

Please press Thanks of o help you.
[Galaxy S II General] louiemacni:
after converting my m250s and upgrading it to jellybean, my GOOGLE PLAY APP has STOPPED WORKING, please help!

(after restarting my phOne, i had this message, BILLING IS NOT SUPPORTED ON THIS OF KIND GOOGLE PLAY)
[Galaxy S II General] luenboy:
i've just rooted and installed cwm recovery on my 250s,why is it that there is a triangle with exclamation point on the boot logo?is there something wrong on my phone?how can i remove that?thanks and sorry for having lots of questions..
[Galaxy S II General] conclave:
i have the same phone and i used this thread to root it http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
[Galaxy S II General] louiemacni:
use this application
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
Clearing play store data might help
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
For rooted M250K and S only..

Try this rom..DisasterMOD Rom..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2153961

specifically build for Korean Phones with all the features intact such as DVB antenna,NFC etc..

but if you are converting to i9100..

I recommend AllianceROM, Neat ROM and Omega ROM..Samsung based with all the features Sammy has offered..

Remember to do a Full wipe before flashing to avoid FC and Errors..

Always do a nandroid backup to avoid hassles and if first time flashing,have a 2nd ROM file in your SD card to avoid bad flashes that cause you to get stuck on a bootloop..Have a plan B or C and D..

and lastly, Read before you do anything..it never hurts to read unless you want to have a paper weight for a phone.Search in XDA if having doubts..
[Galaxy S II General] DVDeus:
My recommendation: SlimBean.
[Galaxy S II General] ccelis:
Are you using slimbean android version 4.2.2?
[Galaxy S II General] opusdeigner:
I dont think he's running Slimbeans 4.2.2 build..He might be on 4.2.1..Our converted i9100 will be running 4.2.2 builds in the future,when Samsung released the official 4.2.2 build for i9100 but for now..Lets stick to 4.2.1 and wait for it.
[Galaxy S II General] axel-529:
Speaking of 4.2 jelly bean, what rom can you recommend based on this? I have tried rr v3.1.3 but I've been looking for something far more updated.
[Galaxy S II General] DVDeus:
No, at the moment SlimBean 3.1.0 (4.1.2). I am a bit lazy and maybe I am just waiting for 4.2.2 to get polished to the max.