yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
If (never could?) means also on stock firmware then this was the first mistake.You need to try and flash your original FW (or another from XDA if your phone is unlocked) to get recovery.Without it you wont root or install ROMs.

http://www.multiupload.com/N5RWCXT1LJ

i imagine youve already got it but stick it in pda and try it.It might take a few trys but give it few goes.I had an i9000 jtaged that came back without recovery mode and it took me a few failed attempts before it finally passed and rebooted with recovery and then your away laughing.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
and if it continues to fail? jig and return to samsung? or will this be covered under my 3 contract..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rembrandtlnx:
If your download count (download mode) is set to 0, it is covered by your warranty.. if it's more than 0, you need a jig to set it to 0.

Kinda strange problem you got here, phone is not bricked (since odin find it and you can access dw mode) but looks like it refuse any kind of firmware.

Anyone else a suggestion? im sure big names of the forum can help out a bit here...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
Heres the problem with the return idea.If the symbol on the screen is the classic "PHONE...!...PC" icon then its a semi-bricked icon and if your bin counter is at 0 then samsung are your better choice but 3 might not be abligated to take it back as this sign clearly means a PC-Phone connection problem and not a software problem alone.If the icon on your screen is a big yellow triangle with the ! inside then samsung can refuse to take the phone back even if your bin counter is at 0 cos this is a special warning sign put but samsung to see if you have been screwing with your phone outside of your warranty.If its the big yellow one then keep trying to flash and if nothing works then pay 30 or 40 bucks to get a jtag done.Because you can get into download mode I see no reason at the moment why it wont flash:confused: Use the firmware from XDA dont forget.IT worked for me with their PDA flashes and not the samfirmware files with pit files.Dont use pit files and try a more reciente FW if your phone is unlocked as i said ealier.If you want try the samfirmware file that gives you the 3 files instead of one(without pit but use odin 1.85 from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

PDA/PHONE/CSC and see what happens.give everything a try.

try this if you want.Its XWKE1 multi CSC H3GKD4 from May.Thought it might help cos its an H3G brand firmware like on your phone.If it works then yourll get back recovery and then can flash what ever you want again.Worth a try.BUT use Odin from XDA (1.85) and no pit file and dont tick re-partition.PDA/PHONE/CSC:)

password is samfirmware.com

http://hotfile.com/dl/119477273/436e381/I9100XWKE1_H3GKD4_NEKD5.rar.html
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Red_Vex:
You can't flash a custom rom with odin.

You need CMW.

That's why failed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rembrandtlnx:
Wrong, Lite'ning package is a ODIN package, not a clockworkmod package, i did flash the rom 3-4 times in the last 2 months with odin.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
keep trying to flash, but its failing. may be a gonner :S i always read that its not bricked if you can get to download mode. guess this is wrong?

im getting no phone to PC error. so is all ok?

Download mode shows current binary as custom

6 counts of flashing the device.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Download mode does not mean its bricked or not bricked it just means on a bricked phone you stand a chance of recovery but that depends upon a number of factors the principle one in all this flashing is the user .

It may that multiple flashings have messed up or that the wrong firmware has been flashed .

My steps would be .

One reset rom counter with USB jig to clear for warranty.

Two Recovery mode Mounts and storage Format data cache system dalvik and sd card .

Power off boot to download mode and flash a full stock rom via Odin .

Do not use any firmware you have already used .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
recovery mode isnt available so cant mount.

anyone else care to input?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
Thanks that firmware fails, Whats a JTAG?

i dont mind paying to get this fixed if thats what it comes to.

cheers
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lalit.kultham:
Why not try to re-install the drivers?

I got problem flashing the rom, but rectified it after re-installing the drivers.

May help u.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
which drivers are best? i just let windows 7 install mine.... thats not a problem is it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rembrandtlnx:
Install kies that contain samsung specific drivers. Be sure after to kill kies. Kies dosnt like odin. Kill kies process tree and try again flash
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
Installed KIES and it let me flash

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> zImage

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/003> RES OK !!

<ID:0/003> Completed..

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

<ID:0/003> Removed!!

However.. it wont boot. - Sits on usual ! startup screen

Note: this was using: CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rembrandtlnx:
ok that's improvement.

this is with the stock rom or the lite'ning?

If the lite'ning, try to enter recovery (up + home + power) and if you can .. wipe data/factory reset wipe cache -> advanced wipe dalvik cache -> mount and storage format system and reboot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
with neither, both litening and stock fail on

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andysubie:
Same problem here any fix yet??
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amalak:
Don't give up yet

I also apparently bricked my brand new 2yr contract S2 last night. It was a tense 3hrs to get it back.

My solution (the only flash which got me past the boot logo) was to register at samfirmware com website (i can't post links cos i'm a noob here) and d/l their stock rom, finally allowing me to sleep some!

From what I've seen, all rooting and flashing guides suck. The people are fine, but the documentation sucks ass. Everyone's too excited about their hacking to calm down and think about clarity e.g. the amount of times I've followed instructions half way to find that I had to do something complicated BEFORE starting which wasn't mentioned at the time...

And FYI, S2s don't boot into recovery mode whether rooted or not. There's some talk about renaming a file in /system/etc called install...something to make it possible to have cwm show at VOLDOWN-HOME-PWR but I haven't tried it yet.

:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
Can you PM me the details please? I'll let you know the progress.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
[QUOTE=amalak;18344978samfirmware com website (i can't post links cos i'm a noob here) and d/l their stock rom, finally allowing me to sleep some!

Stock roms all posted on XDA plus instructions and safer instructions than samfirmware in my view .

Root has always been easy in flash CWM and Root kernel no previous steps required .

Stock has always been easy download from XDA flash through Odin no other steps required .

Guides yes well whats really required is something to force noobs to read the guide beyond the first sentence nd to take the time to understand .Not buy a phone and try and root it the next day when not having a clue what root is and failing any form of backup beforehand . Most are to lazy to even write down serial number product code or IMEI .

Experienced users are just the ones that the trouble to read and understand no compulsion to flash anything if you dont understand .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lockieio:
Do you maybe have a I9100G version???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
GT-I9100

2.3.3

I9100NEKF2

2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF4-CL280512

root@DELL151#2

Gingerbread.XWKF4

Is the version of my phone, Couldnt see a G anywhere in the settings and the phone box doesnt have a G on. What difference would it make?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lockieio:
so you can't enter recovery mod? only download mod?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rembrandtlnx:
Do this: www.samfirmware.com (official samsung firmware repository)

Register and log in

In the top menu, use the Toolbox option then -> firmware -> fw Android

scroll down to the i9100 press it

In the following window, scroll until you find i9100XXKF2 (this is your original stock firmware)

or

i9100XXKI3 (latest official released stock firmware)

download the package and dont get scared by the name of the file, those name is just pda/phone/csc name.

check that you are using the 1.85 version of odin, that's important (from intratech official firmwares thread) put the obtained file in the pda section if it's a single package file, or in the 3 corrispondent section if inside the file there's the pda/phone/csc packages (that depends on the firmware you download).

Im downloading it too to check what's inside if the single package or the 3 package.. but will take a bit, it's rly slow <.<

My suggestion is that you grab a firmware in a single package so you just have to put the pda, check to not have repartition selected and you ready to go.

Double, triple check to NOT have repartition selected

Press Start, and wait until it finish and reboot.

E se dio vuole, forse riesci a risolvere il problema e ritrovarti con il firmware originale NON rootato (come uscito dalla fabbrica tranne per il counter).

Sry for the italian part :P

Good luck let us know
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lockieio:
can you give us screenshot from this ! screen???

EDIT: Rooting the Galaxy S2

1) Enable USB Debugging on the phone...

im not sure if we must ENABLE it before rooting...anyone knows???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andysubie:
I still have this problem since last night no luck!! Maybe someone can help me i was running the firmware XXKG1 before i tried CF-Root. Now im stuck at the Galaxy s2 screen! I tried using that same firmware but it still failed at the Nand-Write process. people on other forums have tried to change usb ports and it worked for them. Im gonna try another computer in the day and let you know what happens!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rembrandtlnx:
have you installed latest Kies to have Samsung specific drivers? (dont forget to totally close it before use odin). That can solve the failed write process
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andysubie:
This is what comes up on ODIN

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> factoryfs.img

<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/004>

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

---------- Post added at 02:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:11 PM ----------

What stock firmware did you download?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amalak:
I downloaded gt-i9100 Europe XXKH1. It came with Odin 1.85.

My phone is BVKH2 - or at least, it was...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andysubie:
Ok I will try it, did you do anything special like drivers ect.

---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:27 PM ----------

Ok so i think i am soft brick i have a cell phone triangle and computer picture on my screen i can still enter download mode, can i recover from that??
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amalak:
I had drivers from Samsung Kies (pronounced "keeze", as in "keys") installed already. Just make sure Kies doesn't autorun upon USB connection.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
Can you stop hijacking my thread please, If you need help make your own thread.

i dont want contradicting information if 2 people are trying to fix 2 different issues etc.

Thanks

Running windows 7 64 bit (hope this isnt an issue). going to try the gf's laptop tonight which is running vista 32 bit and has native USB2.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amalak:
I've used Windows XP-32, 7-64 and 7-32 and that's not had any impact I can see.

Where I said earlier I d/l XXKH1, I actually rescued my brick (twice, now - unbricking as I write!) with

samfirmware's I9100BVKH1_I9100BVKH1_I9100AMNKH1_HOME.TAR

I'm getting nowehere trying to get cyanogen on.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cooza:
You might have more luck on your girlfriends32bit PC as kies was designed for 32bit drivers.Ive said it on other threads that if you have Kies installed its works better with the Sep. 30th update on 64bits which gave it better 64bit support for Win7 64bit.As for the jtag you asked about.Well at the moment i dont see why you (or someone else here) shouldnt be able to get your phone up and running again but basically its when they wipe the motherboard and boatloader leaving it clean and getting your phone into download mode again.If it can fix a fully hard bricked phone itll fix your one easy as :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andysubie:
I fix mine by using my gf computer maybe you will have the same luck!!:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rossonza:
FIXED!!!!!!!

Fixed! used vista and it worked first time!! can put any rom on, no troubles at all! off to cm7.1 thread :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aseermrmr:
if you didn't fix the problem

the solve is so easy ,

i have the same problem before ,

i have get Jtag my S2 and none of the root did work ,

i try alote , but nothing happen , so i change the Kernal and all is back to work againe

try to use the Siyahv2.6.4 kernal or up i use it , or use any Kernal it is up to you ,

try it and let me know ,

;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] niteshset:
Rooting SGS2 using ICS

Hi

I upgraded to ICS using the official build given my chainfire.

Tried to root using CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5 ,odin process of successfull but cannot boot the phone. Stuck at the screen with Yellow triangle.

Please help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pan_Man:
I confirm that this worked for me. Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uday0209:
hey I can enter into recovery mode but I can not install because I forgot to copy required files on sd card. so now what can i do?:confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] qhorque:
As noted in another thread, I recently exchanged an A500 with bad Wi-Fi for one that works and, so far, it's much better. There is one thing I tested that failed and that's the reset button (yes, I found a screwdriver that was narrow enough to fit into the tiny hole).

When I push the screwdriver in I can feel it touch the button, the spring compress, and the button bottom out. However, nothing happens. I'm assuming it should simply immediately reboot but it doesn't. No matter if I hold the button down, push again and again, etc. Nothing.

So, is this a reason to return it again or should I just ignore it? The power button should always turn the device off by holding it down until it powers off, right? That should really be enough, no?

Just wondering. Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] kekinash:
Return it, you paid for a full working unit. And tell them is your second unit and so be more careful sending you another tablet.

400 bucks is 400 bucks. money doesn't grow on trees.
[Acer Iconia A500] shaun298:
I would send back, can you feel the little click..?Sometimes just hard to hit.
[Acer Iconia A500] qhorque:
I can feel a click but nothing happens. I don't want to push too hard though, if it's already broken, I guess it doesn't matter if I do!
[HTC EVO 3D] NZtechfreak:
Hi everyone,

Thought I would mention this awesome game, quite new on the Market.

Review here, and also some free licenses and beta testing invites for their next project up for grabs here.
[HTC EVO 3D] cabbieBot:
liked and retweeted!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] || Acer ||:
I was wondering if there was a script or way to make gingerbread widgets (or apps even) compatible with older versions, such as froyo.

The reason why I ask is because the GS2 Digital Clock Widget only works for phones on Gingerbread, and not froyo. I've had it working on my Epic 4G before when I was on a gingerbread leak, so I know my phone is capable, just not on Froyo.

Is there anyone who knows how to make the widget, or even other widgets/apps, work with an older version?

When I mention apps, I don't necessarily mean GS2 apps since I know some only work with the correct framework and everything.

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] er6ben:
Hey all,

Looking for a rom.zip that has already been extracted from a tmous RUU to help me save some time. I can't seem to get any of the linux based tools to work properly for me and do not own a windows box. I need to restore my device as my power button has decided to stop working and I would like to warranty exchange as soon as possible.

Cheers,

er6ben

Nevermind, as is usual in my Linux world right as I reach my greatest point of frustration I figure it out.
[LG Optimus 3D] NZtechfreak:
Hi everyone,

Thought I would mention this awesome game, quite new on the Market.

Review here, and also some free licenses and beta testing invites for their next project up for grabs here.
[LG Optimus 3D] bolinao:
This game looks great with the 3d converter.
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
How many people have unlocked using HTC's method? And how did it work? You like it?
[HTC EVO 3D] hotspace:
I did...on a Mac at that too. It was easy...no problems.
[HTC EVO 3D] husker91:
I've done it on my win7 machine. Process went smoothly, no problems. Only draw is you have to use fastboot to flash ramdisks/kernels. no biggie :)
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Does using the HTC method affect Sprint Insurance at all?
[HTC EVO 3D] zadias:
me

10char
[HTC EVO 3D] Threevo:
Does using HTC meathod affect insurance? Can I get a WiFi tether app with HTC method?
[HTC EVO 3D] thos25:
Me. I used the HTCevohacks method. I just liked the fact that he included all the stuff in one download rather than downloading multiple things from HTC.

Everything works well. The fact that you have to boot into recovery through fastboot is a bit annoying. Can't just download a ROM manager, download a ROM and flash it. But it isn't too bad.

I've got infected ROM with ziggy kernel and OC to 1.6. No problems.
[HTC EVO 3D] dkdude36:
ego disseravi cum HTC

was easy and worked perfectly on my mac. no setup at all cuz i already had fastboot and adb. just run one command, copy the code, download the unlocktoken, and flash!

sucks to have to boot into recovery from fastboot boot every time i wanna flash a nightly tho...
[HTC EVO 3D] Tanwir20:
I use ROM Manager and it boots into recovery for you and you just select the ROM you wanna install
[HTC EVO 3D] dkdude36:
but boot.img never flashes. the rom's custom kernel or ramdisk never gets installed.
[HTC EVO 3D] Tanwir20:
Yea i guess ur right about that I had to use CWM to install the kernel which is a pain cuz I had to use my PC
[HTC EVO 3D] gorillajuice:
Did it. Works just wish you didn't have to use fastboot to flash kernel's
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Anyone know about HTC unlock method's affect on sprint insurance?
[HTC EVO 3D] aypanthony:
It "shouldn't" affect the insurance unless it can be proven that your mods are what caused the problem with you phone. Hard to prove and can be hard to disprove.

That's the only reason I am waiting for a non-HTC method of rooting. I like to keep the rooting under the radar just so they don't have a chance to use it against me some day. Call me paranoid.
[HTC EVO 3D] meatgel:
+1 ... I'm paranoid, too.
[HTC EVO 3D] tech7:
Me 3
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Tinfoil Hats!
[HTC EVO 3D] aypanthony:
nope...we need tinfoil cases for our Evo 3D's!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Threevo:
Can I use the teather apps w. HTC meathod?
[HTC EVO 3D] Tanwir20:
Yea you can use them
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HavocDroid:
I recently upgraded my X10a to the Nexus S, like most of you I immediately voided my warranty and then installed Cyanogenmod 7, Everything was great but then I decided to try 7.1 after this all games lag. I've flashed different roms and different kernals with no fix. I've tried setting the CPU limits to 1000-1000. Please help!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noobiekins:
get root explorer, go to system/lin/efg and delete the android file that's not egl.cfg. It will help improve performance
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HavocDroid:
I tried your recommendation but it did not work.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MarkVis:
If you can't fix it reclaim your warranty by wiping phone, flash stock rom, then Relock bootloader.

Just search nexus s forums and you should be able to find a tutorial on how to Relock bootloader. ;)

Sent from my -=Nexus MV=- powered Nexus S c",)

--

MarkVis
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HavocDroid:
I flashed the dalvik wiper in your Tom post and bam problem solved!!

/ thread
[T-Mobile LG G2x] serious7:
I have been looking around for the best custom OS for this phone but there doesn't seem to be any good information that explains which Custom OS/ROM/Kernel is good when compared to others.

I am using the Wind Mobile LG 2x phone (I think its actually the g2x but they call it the 2x). I want to do video calling. Which Custom should I install?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] x0xhellx0x:
it really all depends on your personal preferences like do you want to change how it runs compleatly then you go with EB or cyanogenmod or if you want to keep it the same with less bloat where and a few tweaks then you can go with Weapon. i say try them all and see what you like better because honestly there all good and the hard work these devs put in to this is amazing

hope i helped you out
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bigfau:
How would I fix the bottom language. I think it's Asian.

I'm not a developer but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express lastnight.
[Windows Phone 7 General] the-wrangler:
Ive been looking, and asking the twitter windows phone accounts but seeing as i never get replies im wondering if im the only one..im a field supervisor for underground construction and i often get previous work videos in email that i share with my Foreman's quickly for info...and i HATE that i cant toggle the toasts off for texts. i dont want guys from work reading any of my texts (and yes i could fire up my laptop in my truck, but time is money and with the phone in my pocket its quick to call them over, have a look and back at 'er)....this is becoming a big deal for me. anyone else not like that we have no control on this? i know in the grand scheme of things lacking this may not be big, but its starting to get that way from my point of view. what do you all think?
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
It's not exactly what you're looking for, but you could enable the power saving mode. This disables toast and push notifications. But you should be aware that it also disables all automatic checking for e-mails as well.
[Windows Phone 7 General] the-wrangler:
hey thanks, ya not what im looking for but actually a nice work around for now. really not impressed that there isn't a toggle or any kind of control over them...ill definitely give that a shot though
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gtj94:
Hey guys, is there a way to block certain permissions for an app? For example internet access?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CoolApps:
Yes there is but you need to be Rooted also i tested the app and it will not Deny permissions and the app said reboot to take effect but when my phone is up the promissions did not take efffect for my phone but you can always try it i will give you the market link