yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbrahma:
Yup... First without using .PIT file, then selecting the .PIT file and ticking the re-partition... I tried again and here is the Odin log:-

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9100_APBOOT_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXLPH_REV_02_CL1104396.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALPH.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> boot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Looks like phone has a big-bigger-HUMONGOUS problem :( ... just hope I can bring it back from the dead.

Edit: Just to get one thing cleared... (and I might sound like a very stupid man here)... I have a i9100G, is your package for i9100 only?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
:eek: You should've mentioned that before! I'd have given you i9100G files... Flashing i9100 files into i9100 is very dangerous... I'll add a i9100G section to my guide later.

Can you tell me your region? Asia, Africa, Middle East or Europe?

EDIT : Assuming by your carrier, you're in India, which is Asia. Will get back to you in a moment.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Here's the download link for the latest Indian 2.3.6 GB ROM : http://www.hotfile.com/dl/150372618/2bf6ad3/I9100GXWLC2_I9100GODDKL1_INU.zip.html

Tell me if it has all 3 files, or just one.

If you need, here's the download page (registration required to see download links) : http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100G&r=2#regiona
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbrahma:
I am from India (Asia) and I should have told you all this before plunging in with the bang bang flash flash!!

I suppose I am still very lucky to get to Download mode after flashing it wrongly so many times... But I shouldn't really test my phone that much...

Thank you very much for the i9100G files... I'll download em and let you know if they have all the files there? From your own knowledge, does it have everything I would require? Like Kernel, Code, Modem, bootloader and stuff?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Kernel won't be there, but the bootloader might be. Unfortunately, there is no thread on the i9100G section like Intratech's library. That's where I get all my kernels and bootloaders from...

The CODE, MODEM and CSC might be merged into 1 file, which is to be flashed in PDA, without the .PIT and no repartition :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbrahma:
Thanks again for your reply.

So if I don't have any kernel for my phone am I screwed? :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
I don't think so... Try flashing the fw I provided and report back :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbrahma:
Sometimes you need an expert to do the simplest of things.... You are a LIFESAVER!!! It's finally working (after more than a week)....

Just one more thing (and I can't say it enough)............

THANK YOU :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Awesomesauce! :D

Glad it's working again! Enjoy! :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koki2511:
Thank you for your reply.

I tried flashing the GB bootloader provided in the first post:

This is what happens. It is the same if I put it in the PDA or BOOTLOADER section. Same thing happens with Kernel:

I tried it with ICS and it does not work either. This is summary:

I tried without Re-Partition and PIT, then I tried with. The result is the same.

Am I doing something wrong or is it a much serious problem with the phone ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jerkysh:
so, i got myself a bricked gs2

i have the phone...triangle...pc screen

i can't enter download mode, neither recovery mode

and obviously, it doesn't boot

do i need a JIG? because i'm already searching for 300k resistors :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geraldomfjunior:
Hello.. I've tried all proceeds and when I dont get the FAIL message all I get is this from Odin..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Kernel_I9100XXKI3.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

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

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

help pls..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hevar:
did what you told me but again boot logo this time without yellow triangle

desperate here i swear :(:(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
If it doesn't enter download mode, it means that the phone is completely bricked (bootloader's dead). Only solution is a JTAG. www.mobiletechvideos.com offer a nice service :)

The file isn't even pushed into ODIN... :confused:

Try flashing the bootloader first.

Try flashing the XXLPH bootloader & kernel (separate). Should do the trick :)

Otherwise, it's ending up like Aur0r4. He had to take his SGSII to the service center. But as I have referenced above, you can also try a JTAG fix :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
So, until this far, you've done everything, with no success right? :(

I have nothing to advise you other than taking it to a JTAG repair or to take it to the service center... :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geraldomfjunior:
Hey Phistachio.. thanks for your return.

Tried flashing the bootloader as PDA and get this..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<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> Get PIT for mapping..

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

<ID:0/004> Sbl.bin

<ID:0/004>

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

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

Flashing as Bootloader I get this..

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> GT-I9100_OLD_BOOTLOADER.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

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

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

what should I try now pls? =/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
2 things...

On the first log, you used either a .PIT or repartition or both, because ODIN grabbed the .PIT and mapped the partitions, and when it started to flash the bootloader, it failed in sbl.bin, which means you have completely bricked your device... :(

Only a JTAG will help from now on...

2nd - ODIN can't even establish a connection with the device because the bootloader and the kernel are corrupted...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geraldomfjunior:
In resume, Ill solve my problem with a JTag thats it or theres anything else I can try?

Thanks!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
You could try flashing GB Kernel, Bootloader and recovery package and then ICS another 3 times...

Other than that, the JTAG is the only answer... :o
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
So, $57 later, and I realize that it's my ****ING computer that was the problem. I got my device back today and I try to flash a CWM kernel and it wasn't moving! Tried it on my girlfriend's laptop, worked like a charm. Once I got CWM on, it wouldn't even let me transfer files over using USB mount! I'm assuming there's a ****ed up driver somewhere...

FML...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Oh man, that's unlucky! :eek:

I have the USB drivers on the OP, install them :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rickytenzer:
Na, I'd rather NOT be able to use this computer to do anything for my phone anymore ;) Haha
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Yes! That's a good idea :p

Mine is starting to die (randomly shuts down due to overheat, will take to the store in a few days)... Thank God all the flashing I'll do from now on is CM9 and AOKP...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geraldomfjunior:
Hey Phistacio.. thanks for your help..

Would you mind giving me the RIGHT link to download the GB Kernel and all.. Im afraid doing anything wrong (AGAIN) lol..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kbrahma:
Since Phistachio has been so nice to me and he helped me recover my phone from zombie land, I'll try to help some guys here with my experience too (not that I have much of it!)...

@jerkysh...

Your phone is not bricked, phone... triangle... pc... is just another form of download mode. You can still connect it to Odin and flash your stock ROM over it (I got it like 16-17 times when my phone was dead). Installing the correct Kernel will bring your phone back to Samsung load screen... then you can flash your ROM to correct the problem. :)

Please let us know if Odin is detecting your phone or not (from my experience it should).

---------- Post added at 09:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:44 AM ----------

The initial 2 Odin logs look a lot like what was happening with me when after a failed flash attempt, I used to try to flash again.

Here's what worked for me (and you can try), once this starts to happen:-

1) Press "RESET" on Odin (or close/restart it).

2) Disconnect your phone.

3) Take out your battery for 20-30 seconds. Put it back in.

4) Try to start it, if it doesn't start... just move to step 5.

5) Reconnect your phone to the system. Odin should detect your phone again and you are ready to re-flash.

This seemed to correct the flashing problem for me.

Note:- If in the failed attempt, you flashed an incorrect ROM in your phone.. you might get a phone...triangle...pc screen. That's not a problem as Odin will still detect your phone when connected via USB.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geraldomfjunior:
Hello..

Just to let yall know that the problem was my office notebook.. did all from my home without problems.. problem solved!

Thanks for the help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Interesting... I can't really say a lot about heimdall because I've never used it...

But can you try, as it's now obvious that it's the last resort, to flash the .pit with re-partition?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uvaavu:
Same result - Odin hangs - Heimdall gives the -7 error.

Balls - genuinely never thought I'd cause this with a simple rushed CWM Restore!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
:eek:

It all happened due to a corrupted Restore? It does explain everything tho, since CWM backs up boot.bin and /system, so when a restore goes the wrong way, it screws up the boot partition and some core system files... :(

I'm sorry to say this, but I'm out of ideas... Ideas on how to fix a soft brick, but apparently you have a hard brick, so your only escape is a JTAG. These guy do them at an affordable price. Plus, they have a nice reputation.

http://mobiletechvideos.com/ That's their website. I recommend you take a look! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Uvaavu:
Ok, thanks for the ideas and help Phistachio, the guide is great!

Have sent it to these guys in the UK as they seem to perform the same service, and i dont run the customs charges risk of sending to the US: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1429491
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Yep, that'll work too!

I wish you good luck! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CompuTechnoPro™:
Unflashable S2 !

I've tried all these procedure but, stucks while flashing factoryfs.img via odin.

Kernel & bootloader was flashed successfully but, not Recovery Package !

Whenever I tried to flash, it doesn't pass, just gets stuck while flashing factoryfs.img.

What to do now ? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Did you flash .pit + re-partition?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hansomat:
Hi Phistachio,

thanks for your guide!

If I try to unpack the Kernel using samfirmware.com as password - as explained in the first post - i'll get an error "Data error in encrypted file 'Kernel_I9100XXKI3'. Wrong password?"

Could some please repost the kernel file or may check the password?

Thanks,

hansomat
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Forgot to add it, woops! :o It's intratech@XDA :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thenazgullord:
anyone know how can 1 get such a jig? i live in greece, asked in some cellphone stores but no1 knew...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
You cn't get them in normal stores... You have to buy online. http://www.mobiletechvideos.com is a good website to buy from ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] picheth:
My Galaxy S2 (Korea CDMA SHW-M250L) cannot go to download mod or flash

Please help!!!

my phone Galaxy S2 CDMA (SHW-M250L) doesn't flash....

Cannot enters Download mode (Vol. down + Home + PWR)

ODIN detected (black screen on Phone) as yellow color but not flash just stuck as below

<ID:0/054> Added!!

<ID:0/054> Odin v.3 engine (ID:54)..

<ID:0/054> File analysis..

<ID:0/054> SetupConnection..

how can I do now?

Note: I flash with a single file of original rom.

Please help....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
You have to have the I9100 version to flash I9100 firmware. You have the M250L version.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drelements:
Screwed

Plz help...I tried to Root and install ICS so i followed the instructions ://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2

When i got to Step.13 I couldn't find the file(website was down/not found)

so i proceeded to the Clockwork recovery.

Then used Clockwork to install ICS(GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4.tar)

But still had Yellow Triangle when booting and battery life was horrible.

So me being a NOOB, I went back and found Step13 and installed.

Which left me, a black screen...

I then followed the soft-bricked instructions, Odin is now stuck on the data.img(about 15min now)

Checked - re-partition

What should I do: remove usb cable or close odin?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Wait 5 more mins, then remove the battery.

And then flash the recovery procedure again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drelements:
Thank U

Thank U Phistachio

But another problem has come up...

The kernel version : I9100XXKI3

Samsung Kies "Your Device does not support Software upgrading vai Kies"

I am assuming i need to download the new insecure and orginal files for the kernel to ROOT?

How can I return the kernel to the north American(canada) version or something compatible with kies?

Thank u again for not leaving me bricked
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
No problem :)

Well, are you sure you want Kies? ODIN is better to update in every way... :rolleyes:

Regarding that question, no, I don't have any US Kernel, since the kernel is from Intratech's thread.

Do you have the International or US version of the GSII?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drelements:
Kies

I would like to be able to use Kies, so I can upgrade to ICS(true) when it is released in the next few months...

I am pretty sure it was the US version...Used GT-I9100M_UGKG2 version to ROOT

I am with Canadian Provider(Bell)

I found this thread - SGS2 Bell/Virgin Canadian Thread Q&A (Root/Unlock/Firmware) Modems/Mod

Do i change Kernel, then firmware?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Well, the kernel must match the fw, so you have to find a matching kernel to your US/Canadian fw.

FYI, of you already know to flash, "true" ICS will come to our flashing hands anyway, so kies is useless. Plus, TRUE ICS is CM9, so... :rolleyes: :p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drelements:
ROOT

Can u plz Explain how-to-root i9100xxki3(2.3.5) or direct me to instructions

2.3.5 XXKI3

CF-Root 4.1
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Mmmm, nice! Will add to the OP to try and change PCs to flash :)

Thanks a lot kbrahma!! This is exactly what I needed, some assistance! :)

You said it all ;) But just to add 2 things :

@jerkysh Are you totally sure that you have the I9100 and not the I9100G?

@Koki Try flashing from a different USB port or PC.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoNAsOS3:
Great guide! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoshS2:
Hi guys. I've bricked my phone, it won't go into recovery mode but will go into download mode. It constantly shows the phone, triangle, PC screen.

My only problem is that I always get the 'USB device not recognized' error in Windows whenever I connect it, so ODIN can't pick it up. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Have you tried flashing the kernel and then the recovery package?

From today to the 21st/22nd April, I will not be able to answer any questions due to travelling. If you have any issue in which you can relate to other's issue, please read a few pages back.

Thank you for your comprehension and see you soon! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoshS2:
I can't flash anything because none of my computers will recognise the phone when it's connected even though I've got all the drivers installed. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Try another USB port or another PC. Another PC usually does the trick.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoshS2:
I've tried another PC but will try one more tonight. Hopefully that will work. Thanks. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phistachio:
Cheers :)

Don't forget to download the USB drivers from the OP! ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shashankdombe:
Stuck in boot screen

HI,

I was trying a resurrection latest ROM and it installed properly in the CWM. But when I boot it, I just got "kernel panic upload mode " and no change after reflashing too.. Recovery was not working and went to download mode to flash the stock kernel. But no joy,

Using odin flashed CWM and restored the old ROM. It restored without issue.

But when I try to flash some new ROMs it will just stuck in the boot screen or restarts after boot screen.

I can flash only some ROMs which I have used previously. No new ROMs :(

USB jig is taking me to download mode but its not clearing the counter. Now I am going to try the treatment for soft brick. Will update how it goes.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] worf_1977:
In my case, when I try to flash my original FW it keeps getting errors regarding Force Close errors and such things.

I previously flashed it, now on ICS.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoshS2:
I tried everything you said, it's the computer is just not picking up that the phone is connected. I've tried all the steps on multiple computers too.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trace1er:
Thank you Phistachio, your guide saved me from having a $550 paperweight on my hands.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thevelcrobandit:
tried to flash recovery files phone no longer turns on

Hi everyone.

My situation:

After failing to root it, I could go into download mode but not into recovery mode. (btw for me to reach recovery mode I had to hold the two volume buttons and insert the usb cable, not hold the up, lock and home buttons which would take me to a yellow triangle screen).

however, upon selecting download I wouldn't get the Android downloading graphic but another failure to connect message. After trying two different computers, several re-installs of Kies and two versions of Odin I finally got Odin to recognize the phone. So i tried to flash the modem, code and csc recovery files. The md5 would pass but then it would abruptly end and there would be a success: 0 failure: 0 message. I did it again and now the phone wont turn on at all. Is it bricked for good? Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NickDais:
Did you connect it to a charger cause maybe it just ran out of battery while you where trying to fix it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jvardon:
Hey guys,

My phone wouldn't go into recovery mode but it would go into download mode so tried to the flashing of the bootloader, pda, phone and csc from the recovery files posted here and now it's been stuck on the data.img file for almost 5 hours. What should I do?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taylorleach:
cant get to download mode..?

so i really need my phone working again.. im stuck with screen saying `FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AND ISSUE...` and i cant cant to anything else. the jig didnt work and the 3bc doesnt work obviously it just keeps giving me this screen HELP :( !!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NickDais:
I had the same issue and followed the 1st post of this thread TO THE LETTER and saved my phone which had exactly the same problem.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sad56:
Try to remove your battery between 5 minutes to discharge your cpu.

Put your battery in and retest downoad mod manip or jig.

If it don't work test with another battery or try to recharge.Maybe the battery is empty.

(Sorry for my bad English)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnhw:
Thanks! This worked. TWICE. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jvardon:
Developments!

I cancelled that download since it was stuck for sooooo long and tried the longer recovery technique on the front page of this thread. I flashed the boatloader, kernel and recovery package and my phone was still in a bootloop. Went to bed very sad and woke up to it now being able to get into recovery mode. I reset the user data and cache in that mode and proceeded to reset. Then it booted to the point of a very 8 bit playback of the colorful S that comes after the name of the phone when it boots. It got stuck near the beginning an rebooted, it got further the next time but still rebooted, it tried booting again and got to the point where the S is white and has colors pulsing from it's tips to it's center and the name of the phone is written underneath that. It rebooted again and is stuck on the original bootloop that stops at the plain name of the phone as the first thing you normally see when you turn the phone on.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supersel:
not worked for me

hi,

i folled every step you gave but my odin keeps saying either Unresponding while it's doing it, or stopping for no reason, or mostly stuck on SETUPCONECTION and wont go any futher i have changed odin a few times, tried different firmwares but still same result, tried bootloader file and .pit file same result, have any other ideas please
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AIstudio:
This worked for me

Ok this worked for me so a BIG BIG thanks to the op for this thread,

I had updated to ICS and rooted the stock O2.

I thought I would be clever and install a custm rom and it seemed to flash everything ok but would not boot at all after that no matter what i tried.

Going through the first post I couldnt find a PIT file anywhere but I realised after reading, then reading again and then reading AGAIN the instructions.

I only loaded the four files into Odin:

APBOOT -> BOOTLOADER (or PDA if flashed alone)

CODE -> PDA

MODEM -> PHONE

CSC -> CSC

also make sure that you are using Odin v1.85

Got my phone into download mode and connected it to the laptop. The ID:com went yellow and I let it work its magic. Once the phone rebooted i got the Green droid as it installed the apps etc. Once finished I went through the setup process and the phone booted as though it was a fresh install.

I am at present restoring my things through Kies so hopefully that should finish and all will be well in My S2 world.

Looks like I need to do a LOT more reading before I attempt to load a ROM again.

Thanks again :D