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[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Yup, if we use "unsafe" kernels with non-stock recovery. Like kranti2064 said, data wipe with the stock recovery seems to be OK on the stock Kernel, but using CWM to perform a wipe (again, on stock kernel) can hard brick your device.

If you want to use custom kernels, just be sure to use one that has the MMC_CAP_ERASE disabled, such as SiyahKernel. I would stress though that I haven't seen anyone or anything pointing out to the exact cause or condition or whatever that is causing this hard brick situation, and I haven't heard anything regarding a safe solution or method of recovery from this particular problem, so I would be careful nonetheless...
[Galaxy S II General] pbfree:
Hi there is a way to understand what's the meaning of the Changelist:<number>

It's like a revision history.

It's possible to understand the difference from previous 4.0.4 rom?

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[Galaxy S II General] tommyukuk:
ok installed and everything is going ok with the rom... but i have a question... im getting confused with this bug problem... im on the latest siyah.. is there any way to restore my cwm backup of gb using siyah.. or am i stuck on this rom now?
[Galaxy S II General] Devang.chauhan:
Hi. I just installed this firmware everything is perfect.

I just want to know... can I flash darkknight kernel with this firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
Should work, but you might have to do a factory reset / wipe data after flashing.

---------- Post added at 10:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:13 PM ----------

Should work - just check it yourself.

Could be that stock camera app and bluetooth will have issues.
[Galaxy S II General] tommyukuk:
all good, had a slight heart attack when it took about 5+ mins restoring data.. as it used to only take a min.. but it restored to 2.3.6 no probs :)
[Galaxy S II General] esegarry:
My Serial number its in unknown after flash 4.0.4 LPO NEE,.... how repair this??? I flashed the LPG and the prblem persist .. Help please

Thanks

Flash the bootloader again? Or Hard Reset?
[Galaxy S II General] drakexpl:
Just try to read a few pages back.

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[Galaxy S II General] esegarry:
Thanks and Sorry.. my problem its the language...
[Galaxy S II General] jenskristian:
I flashed this with Mobile Odin, and flashed CWM after using regular Odin. This caused the Camera not to work. Re-flashed the firmware and everything is OK.
[Galaxy S II General] drakexpl:
Esegarry - in one word - it is normal, dont worry. ; ) have fun with rom

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[Galaxy S II General] SaneinOne:
Serial number? If it says unknown you're probably referring to the baseband. If I'm in fact correct then simply flash a modem through Odin/CWM.
[Galaxy S II General] ephraim:
He means serial number, go to settings>about phone>status (scroll down to the very bottom and you'll see your serial number) :)
[Galaxy S II General] cpl.Bower:
WARNING

IT HAS THE HARDWARE BRICK

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29259424&postcount=7828

DONT DO THIS ROM.
[Galaxy S II General] esegarry:
I fix de problem with the SN 00000 flashing only the ICS BOOTLOADER. Only put this file in BOOTLOADER on ODIN and flash. Repair de SN without delete data.

Thanks ;)
[Galaxy S II General] rjsmer:
Let me handle ya question actually you know?

No you don't...

This rom was not released in April the whole thread created in April...

And now on 24 July Rom releases... Thts why it is here :D

Thread date :- 16 April

Rom date :- 24 July

Hope now all your questions filed with answers...

If not then you need to watch pogo :D:D:D

And don't worry its official...

Just enjoy being a member of xda and get surprises :p:p:p
[Galaxy S II General] SaneinOne:
Serial # is changed to all 0s, as many now know. He stated "unknown" which led me to believe it was baseband, which happens sometimes and flashing a modem resolves the issue. Understand where I was going with my response now? ;)
[Galaxy S II General] 1981ts:
hey guys,

how life was simple before this brickbug thingy. couldnt entirely understand about it yet. so just confused whether to continue flashing or to hold it atm. since i am a newbie in rooting and flashing, i dont get to understand the ways not to get hit by this brick bug and the ways to get out of it if at all, something bad happens. so please advise.

i am on resurrection remix 2.6 now, but with stock LPG- nandroid backed up with jkay deluxe settings and ics domination theme, after downloading from this exact thread. i wanna try this one out, but not really sure what has to be done to get around the bug. please advise,

1- is there a good difference between this firmware and the older stock LPG? if not, theres no need to try this out at all, i guess.

2- how can i safely flash this firmware, over the RR 2.6 rom. without that brickbug thing attacking me. is it possible to do that straighforward? or

3- can i restore the LPG from CWM and flash this firmware over that, just like the normal procedure.

4- and finally, can anything be done if something goes wrong somehow. i mean brickbugged.

thank you
[Galaxy S II General] BLiTZTN:
I have installed this FW, rooting it

Full Wipe

Fashed CM9

Restoring my nandbackup

and every thing is fine, the serial number is back too
[Galaxy S II General] DaReDeViL:
Let's begin with the most important :

4- If you get hardbricked, there's absolutely no way to revive your phone (at least for now)

1- There's nothing "wonderful" or "exceptional" about this firmware ... So risking your s2 for that isn't worth it !!!

3- yes you can, BUT restoring your LPG after flashing this firmware is HIGHLY RISKY !!!

2- To be safe after flasing this firmware, flash siyah kernel 3.4.1 via odin and keep away from stock kernel !!!

5- (bonus) ;) KEEP AWAY FROM THIS as long as it's flagged dangerous !

For more info about Hard-Brick : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
[Galaxy S II General] Dasmikko:
But wouldn't it make the rom harmless by flashing siyah kernel as the brick bug is kernel related?
[Galaxy S II General] drelite08:
Yep, siyah is safe.
[Galaxy S II General] shrey1690:
Reg : Bootloader flash

I tried the same bootloader file but couldn't fix the issue.

One small clarification.

I had checked the 'Phone Bootloader Update' checkbox before flashing and that could be the reason y the issue still persists.

Was the 'Phone Bootloader Update' option checked when you flashed the bootloader ?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II General] zidz:
Same here, I'd sent a note to Samsung Sweden at is Facebook page. Lets see what they say about it.
[Galaxy S II General] Dasmikko:
So in theory I could just install XWLPO first then right after flash Siyah kernel through odin, and then never give a care about the brick bug again?
[Galaxy S II General] khantastic:
do lets us know about their reply mate..

i flashed this rom yesterday and my serial number too is 0000 now
[Galaxy S II General] drelite08:
From what I've read yes. Siyah emmc command when wiping is disabled so you wont get emmc brick bug. Also with stock recovery too that is also safe.
[Galaxy S II General] OsirisD:
Sorry if this question was already posted, it's regarding the emmc_erase_cap bug.

I'm currently running GB2.3.5 + CFRoot kernel on my I9100 and I'd like to update to stock 4.0.4, however I'm quite afraid of this so called brick bug especially if Chainfire's app says I'm at risk.

So, is it safe to use 4.0.4(eventually using a stock rooted rom from liquidperfection) for a daily basis without any CWM installed? I wan't to be as close as possible to stock(even stock) so Syiah is out of the question.

So far this brick bug is covered in so many threads that you can't possibly follow them all. Maybe a centralised sticky with all the updates and ongoing actions would help users.
[Galaxy S II General] CuBG:
So with siyah there will be no probs at all to make nandoid backup ?
[Galaxy S II General] drelite08:
Nandroid back ups are fine anyway, its just when you full wipe/factory reset via cwm recovery.
[Galaxy S II General] drelite08:
Chainfires revised 4.0.4 kernel for LQ5 is safe.
[Galaxy S II General] Stileth:
Yes, this way it's safe.

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[Galaxy S II General] max621:
Hi all,

there is so much confusion about this nordic rom.. please clearify few things for me....

currently i am on stock 3g KI8 rom and installed thru mobile odin pro and root thru ever root.. and never install cwm recovery... always use stock recovery for factory reset etc..

So, if i use mobile odin pro with ever root for installing this nordic rom over GB ; would i be safe or should i stay away.....

regards.
[Galaxy S II General] Stileth:
If you stay away from CWM then it's safe.

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[Galaxy S II General] khrone:
So mobile odin is safe to flash new fw and then siyah latest? Or just keep it as stock as possible to avoid bricking?
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
Yes ... and yes.

It's your choice and nothing is 100% safe.
[Galaxy S II General] khrone:
So going back to full stock it is, just to be "safe", and in worst case scenario, i get a new phone if i brick this one since warranty is still valid
[Galaxy S II General] hamxabajwa:
hi I have a problem I flashed this firmware through odin and my phone is stuck on the boot animation. I can't get pass through it no matter how long I leave it to complete the boot process. so can someone help me I'm kinda scared that I might have bricked my phone. :(

EDIT: I fixed it by my self, thanks :D
[Galaxy S II General] Lancez:
Take out battery then get into recovery, do a factory reset. Assuming u r on stock kernel. Otherwise don't do factory reset. Flash again using Odin or mobile Odin.
[Galaxy S II General] Pungaa:
Flashed yesterday using Odin.

Works like a charm :)

I'm on stock kernel and not rooted.

Would have posted a screenshoot, but I apparently dont have enough posts ;)

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[Galaxy S II General] vic12340:
NEW FIRMWARE	I9100XXLQ7

http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=5598
[Galaxy S II General] sachidanand444:
This version works perfectly fine

I Flashed this version via odin and it works perfectly fine. It also fixes the Battery drain Issue that i had with 4.0.3. Also the infamous "Unable to switch on Wifi" bug is not seen that I had earlier on 4.0.3
[Galaxy S II General] mrm1:
Strange, I use "Green Power" battery saver, and had no problems with LPG on 4.0.3, but the last 2 versions of 4.0.4 I have tried, seemed to reintroduce the problem with the sleep of death.

back on LPG again and no problems.
[Galaxy S II General] GalaxySIIx2:
This is pretty smooth and fast for being a stock firmware, huge improvement over previous firmwares.
[Galaxy S II General] abhi2889:
Currently I am on XWLPG, and i really want to update to 4.0.4. But after hearing about serial number changing to zero, I am worried.. Is there any solution for that? Or should i wait for the another version?
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
Do you really bother about the wrong display of the serial number?

I don't care much about this. It's just an info in settings menu IMO.
[Galaxy S II General] jackrip5:
@abhi2889

With the first leaked 4.0.4 i had the same thoughts as you but now after a while hearing that stock kies updates do the same, i wouldn't give it a second thought.

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[Galaxy S II General] khrone:
First odin stock 4.0.3 rom and then new lpo? Or straight to lpo from custom lpg? Just want a good nordic FW to use thats stock and supports ota/kies
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
IMO no step "in between" needed.

If you want to flash XWLPO then just do it.

If you experience issues, you may have to do a factory reset/wipe data.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II General] khrone:
Any use for mobile odin to flash for the auto root option? Does it still then have the brick bug if not using CWM
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
If you are rooted and need not flash another bootloader, then use Mobile Odin app ... if you have Pro version, just enable EverRoot option and be happy !

Brick-bug ... yes, it is still existing in XWLPO.

So be careful with wipe actions of injected CWM.

Maybe it works without any wipe.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II General] khrone:
Maybe ill just flash it via mobile odin without any root, basically just dont need it. Can always revert back to old backup of 4.0.3 rom if things get messy.
[Galaxy S II General] doclorenzo:
"Bluetooth share has stopped" error with XWLPO

I flashed XWLPO and used both stock and CF ROOT 5.6 LQ5 kernel (came from stock XWLPG+CF ROOT) and was quite satisfied until I tried connecting to my car parrot with bluetooth.

When synchronizing the address book the phone slows down and bluetooth crashes with the error "bluetooth share has stopped" (directly translated from the danish error message).

Am now back on LPG because of this (dreaded the brick bug when flashing again :)).

Anyone have a suggestion/solution for this - I fear that this bug is caused by updated bluetooth modules and hence will follow every future stock firmware rendering my parrot unusable..

John
[Galaxy S II General] Brotuck:
I had exactly the same problem with my parrot, but on XXLQ7

I just did an wipe and reinstalled the XXLQ7.

Will report soon if it now works or not.
[Galaxy S II General] Obagleyfreer:
I just ran Antutu Benchmark on my STOCK XWLP7 4.0.3 and got a score of 6435.

It probably doesn't mean anything as if you run 2 benchmark tests one right after the other you can get quite big differences in scores.

I would say that this is no faster than LP7.

Of course we all know that benchmarks don't really mean much and real time usage is the best test.

:)
[Galaxy S II General] cdaarif:
Sorry im newer in hear.

1)Is Cf root 4.0.4 XXLQ5 kernel safe from hard brick/Emmc bug?

2) what is the different between XXLQ7 & XWLPO?

Edite: Don't wipe factory data & catch partion . Cuz it do full wipe like it Erase all ur internal & external card data. Im from Gb to LQ5 but when i flash xwlpo by odin and wipe factory data & catch partisan for fc. 'My file' show me only external card & battery log. Solid explore show me, Internal card convert a new name 'use storage'. Now i don't record voice, camera works but can't store pictures. Is it call emcc bug? Plz gyz help me. Am i flash again Gb for restor internal sd card?

Sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy S II General] doclorenzo:
Looking forward to your feedback..

If a wipe is not the solution, maybe we can replace the bluetooth share module with an earlier version..

I just made a titanium backup of bluetooth share from XWLPG - send me a PM if you want to have a copy..
[Galaxy S II General] Brotuck:
Bluetooth now working fine after factory reset.
[Galaxy S II General] Phil3759:
That s**ks on the sammy. Was always like this since GB
[Galaxy S II General] Reiding:
Even Htc thats running ics can do that. Have tried on one x .
[Galaxy S II General] victorator:
So what do you guys think?

Which is better - XWLPO or XXLQ7 ?
[Galaxy S II General] Brotuck:
Differences are minimal, but XXLQ7 still has the universal search.
[Galaxy S II General] cdaarif:
Don't wipe factory data & catch partion . Cuz it do full wipe like it Erase all ur internal & external card data. Im from Gb to LQ5 but when i flash xwlpo by odin and wipe factory data & catch partisan for fc. 'My file' show me only external card & battery log. Solid explore show me, Internal card convert a new name 'usb storage'. Now i don't record voice, camera works but can't store pictures. Is it call emcc bug? Plz gyz help me. Am i flash again Gb 2.3.5 for restor internal sd card?

Sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy S II General] anshmiester78900:
And this one has the brick bug !! wtf samsung grow up
[Galaxy S II General] :
I had 6543 on XWLPO ;) (It means of course nothing but actually I've never had better score on stock frequencies)
[Galaxy S II General] cdaarif:
Gym help me plz :'(
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
Have a look here => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1457458

Maybe you should give it a try to "repair" your phone - kind of "new start".
[Galaxy S II General] dobradani:
at mine didn't work front camera for recording video....only shoots...how can i fix this ?
[Galaxy S II General] iNeri:
You rigth. I got 6545 with lpo too!

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[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
Quick question - Is Universal search disabled in XWLPO and how is XWLPO different to XWLPM ?

Sent from my Galaxy S2 powered by CM9
[Galaxy S II General] itchetrigr:
I enabled universal search by wiping data, uninstalling & restoring a previous backup of Google Search and it's data with titanium backup...
[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
Does that mean this firmware has universal search disabled ? Also is apk available so that I can push into /system ?

I'm currently on CM10 at the moment and have plans to flash this firmware

Sent from my Galaxy S2 powered by CM10
[Galaxy S II General] rumen_s:
Be careful - XWLPO is withdrawn from Samsung servers - it is no more available by CheckFus or Kies; I suppose this was done due to serious bug (bricking?); let's hope fixed version will be available soon
[Galaxy S II General] abhi2889:
I am also facing the same issue.. When i switch to video recording, it switches to back camera... Any solution?
[Galaxy S II General] oxpo:
That is not anything new. It's the same in XWLPG.

Regards

oxpo

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[Galaxy S II General] twindad:
But you try to tap the camcorder icon on top right and select auto-record?? Then you can record yourself...with front camera! :D

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[Galaxy S II General] dobradani:
don't work
[Galaxy S II General] abhi2889:
Can you explain the exact process?
[Galaxy S II General] abhi2889:
So all ICS firmwares have the same problem?
[Galaxy S II General] twindad:
Try....

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[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
o_O

The Hard brick bug is present in every 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 firmware release. Can someone really verify and check if XWLPO is no longer available ?

Sent from my Galaxy S2 powered by CM9
[Galaxy S II General] abhi2889:
It works... :)thank you..
[Galaxy S II General] :
In every 4.0.4? yes,

but in every 4.0.3? - I've never heard about any single 4.0.3 fw with this brickbug (international, unbranded i9100). Can you name one?
[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
I guess xwlpo was pulled due to universal search which is disabled at the moment. Samsung has plans to restore it back

http://www.gsmarena.com/the_local_s...ent_restore_patch_is_on_the_way-news-4567.php

Sent from my Galaxy S2 powered by CM9
[Galaxy S II General] twindad:
No more available from yesterday on kies and fus!

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[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
Do you remember leaked ICS release for ATT GALAXY S2? Probably you may be right about international model

Edit: More clarity can be found here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27074278&postcount=69

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[Galaxy S II General] :
looking more pro (When the truth is this)

The brig buck is present ONLY ONLY when using CUSTOM RECOVERY samsungs donesn't create a EMMC that is dangerous for their custom recovery

end of char
[Galaxy S II General] :
Not entirely true :) Or maybe you are familiar with some new facts, results?

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I agree but In "leaked ICS release for ATT" and "in every 4.0.3"(and we're in i9100 section) makes a difference ;)
[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
For me, it doesn't matter whether its ATT/SPRINT or whatever , its just galaxy s2 :p though I may be using international model.

Just need to be little extra careful before you flash so that you dont end up in surprises :D

Sent from my Galaxy S2 powered by CM9
[Galaxy S II General] :
Sorry but "Not entirely true :) " wasn't a reply to your last post hehe :)
[Galaxy S II General] It_ler:
+1

Can confirm it works fine on stock XWLPO too.
[Galaxy S II General] leon0602:
Root

the kernel is again unsafe for the erase operation,

but what about root using CWM via stock recovery and SU-Busybox-Installer?

may I brick my phone or is a safe operation? thanks :)
[Galaxy S II General] dobradani:
needed to switch self recording, thx man
[Galaxy S II General] Phil3759:
It is 1000% safe. Data and cache partitions won't be touched by my scripts.
[Galaxy S II General] cdaarif:
Hay Neerajganga, many many tnx to u :) as ur suggestion i do these Links

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1457458

1)First flash pit with repartition. Cuz doin can't start without re partition. once done phone on & remove usb , off my phone, remove battery again get the phone in download mode.

2) flash only kernel in pda once done phone on, remove usb, but my phone show me only starting logo, don't show boot s-logo, off my phone, remove battery, wipe factory data & catch partition. on it again it show staring logo but don't show boot s-logo, get the phone in black screen in soft brick. using 3combo for download mode.

3)after that then flash pit ( without repertition) and the firmware together without bootloader. Now i get my phone again :)

Sorry for my bad English
[Galaxy S II General] honadia:
I cannot watch YouTube and other streaming video after flashing 4.0.4 with Siyah 3.4.1:(

Please help!
[Galaxy S II General] studiovpc:
use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1772931

tested and working...
[Galaxy S II General] valentinrascu:
I flash siyah with temporany cwm, without wipe. No problem, all perfect!!!

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[Galaxy S II General] cdaarif:
Gyz wanna root ur stock lpo/lq7 without yallo triangle follow this link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
[Galaxy S II General] khrone:
Just one question before trying out, is it possible to flash TW ux on complete stock lpo that has no root or anything else without bricking it?
[Galaxy S II General] cdaarif:
Im using touchwiz ux-1.5.1- 5x5
[Galaxy S II General] victorator:
XWLPO is no longer available because it inadvertently removed quick search.

Same story as with XXBLG6 and XXLBLG8 for the I9300.

We should get an update tomorrow morning I guess.
[Galaxy S II General] anshmiester78900:
how can u say about getting a update in the morning thing ?
[Galaxy S II General] hirak99:
What is quick search? If it had been removed, was it noticed only today, or is this about a ROM that was released today?
[Galaxy S II General] victorator:
It wasnt released friday afternoon with the fix for S3, so I think it should be here tomorrow. Pure speculation.
[Galaxy S II General] hakaz:
Has anyone troubles to access hidden functions through stock keypad (like *#7465625# for checking phone locks)?

Since upgrade to 4.0.4 I lost code's functionality, worked fine in GB and 4.0.3 ... Glad for any idea or experience!

Edit: Currently I'm with SpeedMod kernel, but problem exists in stock kernel too.
[Galaxy S II General] dobradani:
not work
[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
Used XWLPO and it's slow and laggy. I remember using LP7(4.0.3) which was smooth and better than this one. The battery life also sucks as well on this one. It's only been 24hrs I have started using this, so let me run a few cycles and then judge how battery life is.

Anyone's experience using this f/w release?
[Galaxy S II General] Phil3759:
Wipe cache from stock recovery maybe
[Galaxy S II General] rakeshishere:
Already did that more than once. ;)
[Galaxy S II General] :
You're right. I've noticed the same. This made me go back to XWLPG -stable, safe (no brickbug), smooth with CF-root and JKay support. XWLPO has nothing interesting to offer for me.
[Galaxy S II General] victorator:
Updated the 1st post with user friendly instructions on how to flash.

From now on this will be the thread to go to for newest unbranded stock firmwares.

I will update it as soon as a new firmware is out.
[Galaxy S II General] moussapes5:
hello

please,torrent link for this rom ....!!!!
[Galaxy S II General] victorator:
Torrent added.

PLEASE SEED!!