yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nurra:
Is this THE downloading mode?

When i pressed Home+Vol Down+power button I only see ''A custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed application''. ''If you want to download a custom os can press volume up key....''. I'm suppose to see the android logo and ''downloading'' word below it right? Should I go on and press volume up. My phone is already rooted now I want to install a secure kernal back in and unroot to update to samsung latest firmware. thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CamoGeko:
Internal sd is used by android system on default, can't change that AFAIK.

Transmitted from a Galaxy far far away via XDA telepathy.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MWaV:
Need help in next step after rooting...

I read all these threads, and I don't have a home button like all these thread are stating. I have a Sprint Galaxy S2. I rooted my Sprint GS2 as described on GalaxyS2root.com (http://epic4gtouchroot.com/epic-4g-touch-root/how-to-root-epic-4g-touch/) using ODIN. I have yet to install CWM. I'm trying to find the correct way of doing this using the Sprint GS2. Can someone please advise. After installing I would like to get rid of the exclamation mark, then I would like to install a different kernel, possibly a different rom as after rooting for the first time I am having signal issues and tired of pulling my battery. Anything would help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FlaTEriC18041983:
Would be nice having a little guide like this explaining what kernel/modem/ROM combinations are possible, and what I have to look for when changing to another ROM for example.

I'm facing the problem right now: I don't know what exactly I have to change, when going from VillainROM 1.4 to 3.0

At the time of VR1.4 there was no big choice in kernels and modems, but now... :rolleyes:

So, what are these version abbreviations à la KK5 all about, and how is a kernel dependent on a special modem/ROM version and vice-versa? How are ROM versions linked to modem versions? Would be nice to have that clarified for dummies like me...

Thx a lot :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davidmclaren:
hi all. im new in all of this. what i mean is SGS2 is my first android phone so i have no idea on mods or whatever you guys do. is there a thread that explains everything about android? like android101 or something. i had a samsung wave that had bada os and i learn how to flash custom roms. but i want to know about android. like what is kernel? what is root? i know google or the search button is my friend but sometimes i dont get clear answers. and i know most of you hear the same questions a trillion times. but come on . i know in your work people ask you the same thing all the time why not here? everybody starts from 0. and for those that are planing to say something bad about what i said the time that is gonna take you to answer me in a bad way you can just help me and will be appreciated. btw this is a helpful threat. just need to know a bit more about android
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] i_mendes:
Hi,

I bought an s2 with CM7 rom. I want to flash it with an original samsung rom. All I have to do is enter in download mode and use Odin to flash the file with the original rom, right?

After that I can use Kies to install de samsung updates?

Thank you all.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pulser_g2:
That's correct.

I would query your desire to go back to stock, but it's your choice :) I find any custom rom without Samsung bits to be preferable to stock
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZACQ8:
Any other MODE than Downloade and Recovery?

Hi,

Anybody know any other mode of SGS2 other than these 2 modes,

Because when I was in the noob stage while playing with my SGS2, if my memory is correct, with three combination of button (Vol+Home+power or I started pressing before fully shut down any button or something else I don’t really remember now the sequence and the way) accidently I got a screen with yellow text similar to download mode, but it is sure the only text on the screen I remember in that panic situation was something written ‘Upload’ , that time my SGS2 was only few days old, I was really scared and rushed to press the power button to get the phone off before something is happened,

If somebody has any idea just share…..

Thanks

Zaheed
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJRK999:
IMEI chanced after ICS update by odin

Hello,

I tried to update my phone with newer version ICS. But after finishing installation it had changed my IMEI and now i can not connect to any provider.

I'm sure i did something wrong but don't know what.

I didn't back up mij EFS folder (sorry no rooted phone, din't know about EFS folder and i am a beginner, Yes should have waited for original update)

Is there a way to get my original IMEI (which is on the sticker in the battery compartiment) back???

Thanks for your time.

I hope someone can help, because i now have a bricked phonen with ICS and cannot make a phonecall wiht it.

Strane thing is when went back to older rom 2.3.4 i can make phonecalls although IMEI is still wrong.

I am from the netherlands.

Thanks for your time.

Ronald
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Foxhounnd:
Thought I'd post here, got mine second hand, dude said it was rooted, didn't have

I installed Rom Manager, he didn't have CWM on there, so I flashed that through there, it says it's flashed an all, but whenever I go into recovery it goes into the standard Google one, and henceforth can't flash new roms, anyone got any ideas?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hori_1:
Mate read very first Post if cwm is installed open the app it will give u a self expanitry list .. one being reboot into Clockworkmod recovery ... flash from it

i dont use rom manager i just throw em in download dir and get to what one i want to try from there ..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shubham.dhand:
i think i soft bricked my phone

my phone says

cant access to /system/csc/SEK/system/'. in recovery

WHAT DOES IT MEAN ???

HELP...!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tdawg0213:
Probably not rooted.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beanyness:
Guys, i want to flash to the LP3 firmware and i have CWM. So should i do a wipe data/factory reset first? I dont mind losing my data, but i've not used CWM before so wanted to make sure if its best to do this first before flashing?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Krishnadusad:
Yess, Wiping data before flashing is always good :). But first backup all your important apps , contacts . messages etc.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] conanb3t:
Hey guy, I am on a stock ROM, if I wanted to flash a cook kernel, example Syiah kernel for my phone so can I flash directly it or not? (I haven't not CWM recovery yet)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] olrait:
Once you root your phone you'll be able to flash any kernel you like from cwm.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkmage17:
Wow Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rterras:
Thanks for the info!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abhisshek:
Hello XDA

Hello XDA This is my 1st post , thanks for SGSII Tutorial .
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kewachan:
THanks, Great and clear!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] murpheus:
Thank you for the guide. Very helpful
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pratici:
Thanks for this guide. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroidN00b4now:
Thank for the explanation of the two modes.:good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newuser_yt:
Help

I tired flashing a CSC package onto my phone using odin and now it is not booting.Its neither booting into recovery nor into download mode.please help me with wat to do.my phone was rooted with dream kernel and i was on wanam xwlpt 4.0.4 rom. PLease help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kum1904:
great guide!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] himanshu_1502:
TY

Very Usefull

thank you
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crisGS2:
Simple and clean guide. that's nice
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RobHin:
works great thx
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unleashed1985:
Thanks for starting this thread, it's been very helpful. I'm a noob now, but hopefully I can contribute in a short while. Thanks again!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fgenari:
Tks for the guide!!!:good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ENCOD3R:
great post

keep up guys ..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Qn666:
[THanks, Great guide ;)

Wysyłane z mojego GT-I9100 za pomocą Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zeroon:
Thank you it's helpful
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] njaywtf07:
Nice thread for newbies in flashing. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirkula:
Hi,

I just got used S II, and its on custom MIUI ROM, how do i flash back to stock ROM, do i just plug it in to PC and use Kies -> tools -> Firmware Upgrade and initialization to delete and restore everything to factory settings or....? I don't wanna brick it :)

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] butcherman99:
Thanks for this thread! :good:

I have a SGS2 with 4.0.3 rooted.

can i flash paranoid 2.13 straight or are there other things i need to look at, and what are they?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 089man:
Thx for this
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] screenager:
thx for this excellent guide!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andoxj:
thanks

Thanks for explaining these basic stuffs.

Do you know what is the use of Wipe Dalvik cache?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shubhkirtisharma:
Help

Can you tell me that how can i convert a flashable zip file into a tar file to flash in Downloading Mode. Or can i get a link to a tar odin file to flash with SGS2 Like CM10 or CM9 tar or md5 file.....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tr0pican3:
CWM

hi there . . i cant go to recovery mode . . pls help me?? when i press Vol Up + Home + Power . . my phone din't switch on . . if i press power button only then the phone will switch on . . guide me pls . . im new to SGS2

just try just now , i can go to recovery mode by pressing volume down + power button (stock recovery) . . but to pick a menu i need to press menu button that beside the home button . .

if press volume up + power button i go to factory mode . . download mode i cant find how to got it . .
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjucrx:
Rom Manager-CWM

So i am really comfused here.I first want to say that i succesfully flashed my Lg optimus 3d,rooted it,backup it tryed roms on it and now i have installed ICS on it Without a problem.I just bought a galaxy s2 and am really comfused.i read a lot of articles but i don't get it.i am on Ics 4.0.4. I am not interested in Roms,so i rooted the phone with the method that keeps it stock and doesn't give a yellow triangle.As i can see i cannot install Rom manager and boot to recovery mode and backup or install zips etc.And thats all i need.i just want the clockwork menu at boot so i can backup my phone.I tried to root my phone again to install the cwm and i ended up with a yellow triangle and with a phone not booting at all.Is that because i rooted twice?I managed to fix my phone with odin and a new installation.i again rooted with the same method.everything is fine but i still need the cwm at boot.How can i do this?should i first unroot and then follow this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1118693 ??or am i wrong?If somebody can help i appreciate this.Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Why did you want to root phone again to install CWM? Also why do you need Rom manager if you only require CWM recovery?

To have CWM recovery you don't need necessarily neither Rom manager nor even to be rooted. Just follow installation instruction from this thread HERE and it's done - you have CWM recovery.

However - have you chacked if your eMMC chip is susceptible for super brick bug? If yes - it's not safe to stay on ICS 4.0.4 on stock kernel becuase you are exposed to this bug during some opertions like wiping/formating.

Better to flash a safe kernel like PhilZ-CWM6, Siyah, Dorimanx etc with following benefits:

- root

- CWM recovery

- no brick bug

Regards
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninjucrx:
so CWM is just permanent.Ok i got that now.i will download the newest one.i never read anything about the bug.The forum is Full of threads and that's make it comfusing.How do i install kernels?just install zip from CWM?and if yes,how can i return to stock?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
To return to stock there are at least three solutions:

1. You can find on xda stock kernels as already prepared zip files (CWM flashable) or tar files (ODIN flashable);

If you can't find such prepared package for your rom:

2. If you have nandroid backup of your rom with original kernel then got to CWM recovery / backup and restore /advanced restore and choose "/boot" partition

3. Download mobile ODIN from Google Play, open your TAR rom file (you will have many partitions filled in in the app) then clear all partitions but one: "KERNEL" then flash it.

Regards
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dalya:
nice thread..

I learned a lot here..:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erni313:
It's very useful , and the touch based one is very very useful too :cowboy:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nneel:
thnx..let me read details
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gutslit:
very useful for those newbie.. very well said thanks to this.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranzzit:
informative!

Very informative and helpful for newbies like me :) thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DryGoldfish:
Great informative post
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EricTaiChiLoong:
Not really a newbie to these, but it's an informative thread anyways. Good job, :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acikspingebu:
erm, not a really linked question, juz wanna ask why i cant post to other thread instead of only Q&A?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Many40:
Your question was already answered on GaboWinter's thread ([Newbies][Recognized Contributors] New members friendly Q&A thread...)

BTW Please don't ask the same question on different threads. Post it only once and be patient, I'm pretty sure your question will be answered. It will avoid the situation that other forum members waste their time by answering already answered question. Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mafiaoso:
Very nice info
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c4capricorn:
i just bought an SGSII i9100p with GB. the phone is rooted (i bought a used one) with Superuser icon there. I installed my titanium backup pro and that also confirmed it. now i hav few questions.

1- there is no CWM installed. How to get it installed on a already rooted phone? ( I m used to Xperia fones but this is my 1st Samsung)

2- I searched but was unable to find a clean n simple thread with instruction on how to install custom roms (Please direct me to such a link).

My phone specs are as under:

Model # : GT-9100P

Android Vr: 2.3.4

Baseband: I9100PBVK12

Kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 root@DELL103 #2

Build # : GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iowntheworld:
Flash

Go to galaxys2root.com and get your android smartphone rooted once again by flashing a kernel using ODIN! I too recently bought a new s2 and it is incredibly awesome. I'm totally in love with it! It can easily compete with the high end smartphones in the market!

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Rom-CM10.1

Dorimanx-7.33
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmedshrf:
thanks for all posts
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alucard_24:
Where can i download an example of recovery source code?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gurdeepsim:
hi frnds

hii frnds ma bluetooth is not working ,,,im using blazing lite rom

pls tell me how to fix dis problem
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayant619:
gr8 info

hey gr8 info it really helped me :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmjmjm4*9:
thank you

Joel

=< Sent from my GT-I9100 >=
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shubham mittal:
There is nthg to reed...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juandemarco:
Thanksgoing to root soon..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shahrayar:
thanks for your
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ambyy:
after frequent flashing i got used to these terms. thanks anyways
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lixboi:
thank for your article :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Troy.main:
Thanks,
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mattefin:
Very useful! Thanks...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratboy666:
HI thanks so much for the detailed description of what this is im so glad i read ere 1st cleared up alot
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xacobe97:
Hi, in cwm you use the power button to select the options, not the home button. Thanks anyway for the useful post.

Enviado desde mi GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acidglory:
Hi all..

I am new with Samsung.Before this i am die hard HTC user and still keep going.Now i own Galaxy S 2 GT-I9100.Upgraded to 4.0.4 from

2.3.3. Then i rooted using CF-root method by Chainfire.

As for HTC i can flash any custom ROM without problem. But for Samsung i realized theres so many firmwares series such as

XXLPQ and mine is DXLPF. My question is can i simply flash a ROM what i want? Or i have to choose only ROM base on DXLPF?

As i can see here none of DXLPF base custom ROM.I just dont want to brick my phone.

Thank you in advance for those who gives the answer...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miguelmflores:
I remember when I was new and I read this guide, It's been 10 month since that day and I'm still here in xDa developers!! :victory:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acidglory:
Any answer guys?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] afc_lee70:
This was a must read post when i first started flashing new roms. Could just about follow flashing instructions, but was a lot easier to understand after reading this.

Always meant to say thanks :good:

---------- Post added at 07:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:47 PM ----------

Pretty sure you can flash any Rom over the top no trouble, think the firmware series only come into play when matching up kernals like philz and modems.

But obviously i am new to all this so you may be better off waiting for someone more senior to answer or asking in a Rom thread itself. Hope that's of some help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] R3M768:
xda helped me big time by telling me what to do when i first rooted my phone :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudders007:
ya once u hav rooted the phone successfully, ne rom made for ur phone model works.., say roms made for gt-i9100, works on i9100, i9100t phones.. jus dont flash roms made for ne other models like the skyrocket into i9100 thats all! :) like u said, jus check kernel compatibility in case u r flashing kernel alone in a rom!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vj_dustin:
Level 1 clear.

Thanks OP.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockingsiva:
flasing omegs v23 rom stucked on samsung logo in 19100

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2

It is the international version . i had installed RR 3.1.3 on it.

When i try to install omega v23 rom via philz cwm i got error e: sd card cannot mount. i did facory data rest, cache partion and wipe dalvik cache. i have problem in the external sd card. then i tried in internal sd card its sucessfull in aroma installer i choosed full wipe ,custom installation, reboot it but phone stucked on samsung logo but still i have problem. then

i tried , flashing other cwm same problem again ,, also im tried original samsung firmware xxlsj flashed via odin working perfectly.

I don't know how can i install omega v23 rom

Even when i try to format /sdcard it gives the error. e sd card cannot mount. and i got this error also ''E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log .sorry for my poor english
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eBay's:
~

Fix the pictures please,it will help us.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viewedit:
I lost CWM when I updated SuperSU from Google Play

Hi,

I was using MIUI rom on a rooted SII. I received a update from Google play for superSU which gave me an option to install via CWM or normal. I chose CWM, it got stuck at Samsung GTI9100 Screen, i cant get in to CWM, nor does the phone boot in to normal MIUI Rom. I was using Dorimanx kernel. The phone doesn't get connected to Kies to on PC and Mac, so I am unable to flash through Odin. what can I do to get out of this mess.Pls help me ASAP, as this is the only phone I have.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuijkens:
In order to use Odin your phone isnt supposed to be connected to Kies. Just make sure you have the correct PC drivers installed and start your device into download mode. Start Odin, connect your device.

Check if Odin recognizes your device and you are good to go to flash anything you want.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adzz37:
failed recovery mode??

sometimes when i turn off my phone.. then go to recovery mode... its just open up in samsung galaxy s2 i9100 logo then automatically turn off then turn on again but this time straight to boot animation... i cant do to recovery... but sometimes its working fine...

any help please.....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Barney1954:
Recovery mode is Volume Up, Home button and Power button held down all at once with phone off. If you do not hold down all 3 buttons at the same time the phone will boot up normally as if you turned the phone on.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gamsner:
When you are too long on the 3 buttons, it will restart again, and again and again....

so be sure that you first push

the volume up, then

the home, and then

the home button.

Push it strenght so to be sure, that the contact is always given. Then when you see the i9100 logo, left your fingers up, and it will be in recovery.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] popckorn:
Images in the OP are down.

I am complete newbie, so I have been lurking before asking questions.

This is my first Android phone (9100 of course).

So I want to install ROMs but I cannot understand how to back-up everything before doing so, provided the images in the OP are gone I don't know how to recognize the screens.

Now I am considering using ODIN, but still I would like to see how to backup my current original ROM and contents.

Thank you very much to all the generous collaborators and members!.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xyz_cityhunter:
Is it just me or the picture on the 1st post is down?:confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
For me as well. You can easily find the screens concerned with a Google search; use the descriptions Pulser gave as keywords I.E 'CWM recovery' 'default Android recovery image', etc.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s107ken:
where is latest recovery for installation of kitkat rom ?

EDIT:

I found latest recovery is here.

http://galaxys2root.com/cwmtwrp-recovery/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sade812:
SADE812

I bought a Sprint, Samsung Galaxy 2 SPH-D710 from a guy for $20 bucks cause he said there was something wrong with it. After getting home I powered it up and found that it goes to a Firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode in Kies and try again. It will not go into download mode and before I make it worse, I was wondering what I should try first? Sorry for such a rookie question but we all have to start somewhere! Thanks for any help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lgomes:
These shortcuts help a lot!

Thanks for sharing!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] denivy:
Thanks a lot :)