yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] Dragonalvaro:
Check these threads, I recovered my s2 doing what these threads said... Only 2 gb was lost of the intermal memory, but the phone is fine.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756242

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1667886

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1760107
[Galaxy S II General] zakimo:
What kernel to use kernel ?

which kernel suitable for S2 GT-i9100

HI, Who can help me to root my mobile ?

I am looking for a suitable kernel for my S2 GT-i9100 ( android 4.0.4)

Configuration:

PDA : I9100JPLPJ

PHONE: I9100XXLQ6

CSC: I9100JPLPH

Build Info: KST 2012

I'd be grateful to any one who could provide me with any information about the kernel needed .
[Galaxy S II General] kadu01:
Zakimo use exynos abuse exploit to get root on 4.0.4
[Galaxy S II General] Naraa:
Thanks i like the away from Brick guide

Thanks i like the away from Brick guide
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Its safe because you are on 4.1.2
[Galaxy S II General] Bometdebanjo:
Just my opinion....but its the hellybean ROM made by derteufel.

Sent from Hell
[Galaxy S II General] ccsnet:
Can some one advise if this is the chip in question that is causing the hard brick issues ? Mine went ( after an OTA update ) and I am able to replace the chip rather than the main board.

http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-flash-chip-with-program/

"Product Description

Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II NAND EMMC Flash RAM Chip with Program

100% Brand New

Model: Samsung KMVYLOOOM-B503

This item with program

Compatible with:

Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II"

My main concern is regenerating the IMEI and bluetooth MAC etc.....

T
[Galaxy S II General] siggey:
I think that probably the imei will come with the chip, cause it is a used one. If you have a efs backup you can also restore it.
[Galaxy S II General] celica7:
is safe ?

hello i have one i9100 with chip insafe brick bug , i make upgrade with kies gingerbread / 4.2.1 jb no problem

root , and unlock .

now can i put one room like cm10 ? and how i can to upgrade to cm or other modificaded rom ?

thank you
[Galaxy S II General] sevomemo:
thanks..
[Galaxy S II General] section17:
Thx ! :)
[Galaxy S II General] stonedpsycho:
Most roms on the main page have instructions on how to install their rom. Make sure you follow it step by step.

Have a look here also

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1446995
[Galaxy S II General] De-Nea:
Thx!
[Galaxy S II General] daniil1410:
My friend's phone(S2) has insane chip. I managed to install CM 10.1.3 to the rom using guides. Everything works. The phone does heat near the camera when used. But never does so when turned off. Everything else is perfect. Is it possible the phone to suddenly brick just by normal use?
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
this is not possible, no problem ;)
[Galaxy S II General] ccsnet:
All... earlier in this thread i suggested a source for replacing the faulty chip that was causing this problem. This is quite an advanced fix as it needed to lift and replace the exisiting chip..... but by no means impossible. As a result of the awful service I have removed this link and left the following message as I do not want to be responsible for any one else loosing money and time.

If the mods feel I have done wrong I am happy for edits but please let me know so I do not do what ever again.

Edited due to parts4repair.com and the abismal service. After waiting one month I and chasing they finally sent me the chip (shipped the day I complaned according to the tracking info. Once installed I found it was not programed. I sent the phone to FoneFunShop in the uk who found it was faulty. They will not return emails and due to the length of time I can not claim through PayPal...... do not deal with! "

The product I bought was

Product Description

Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II Flash Chip with Program

Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II NAND EMMC Flash RAM Chip with Program

100% Brand New

Model: Samsung KMVYLOOOM-B503

This item with program

Compatible with:

Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II

Other Details

SKU: MBRPSS953

Condition: Used

Terran
[Galaxy S II General] iobling:
hi everyone! Just a little question to be sure. When refering to the 4.0.4, you mean the kernel version or the firmware version? I'm about to flash some roms and i've the bugged chip so before bricking everything it's better to ask
[Galaxy S II General] craniu3000bis:
Hello guys,

I have a quick question for you, if I want to flash my S2 with another firmware version, let's say KitKat it is possible to brick my phone or this is the case only for 4.0.4 ROMs?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Only 4.0.4 sammy base roms have brickbug.
[Galaxy S II General] craniu3000bis:
Ok, thank you for the heads up.
[Galaxy S II General] didb:
Heard it also happens on 4.1.2? Can someone direct me to a save kernel to flash?
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Every 4.1.2 kernel/recovery/ROM are safe...
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Try another Kernel or Recovery.
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Flash Philz
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/p3u71c1uqc6s2m5/PhilZ-cwm6-XWLPW-DBT-2.7-signed.zip
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Sure but this is not full list.

Flash from recovery, not odin!
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
ok

flash this from odin

http://www.mediafire.com/download/fc6f7i4ahu512da/PhilZ-cwm6-XWLPW-DBT-2.7.tar.md5
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
Eipe data/factory, Flash this Rom I9100XWLPM_I9100OXELP8_SER and flash philz kernel. Reboot
[Galaxy S II General] AZZABAK:
thanks for information :)
[Galaxy S II General] 3laa zzzz:
what ?!

Ok...that is surprising ! Iam on a 4.0.4 samsunge based rom with speedmod kernel ! But didn't experience this brick ...hopefully I wount :p
[Galaxy S II General] doctor_droid:
Coz u have speedmod kernel not the stock one... Lol... U will never have this brick
[Galaxy S II General] migimantas:
Bricked galaxy s2

I think I have bricked my galaxy s2 i9100 by doing factory reset and clearing cache. The phone got into bootloop is there a way to fix it ?
[Galaxy S II General] dinos3:
This is soft brick.

Flashstock 4.1.2 firemware from Sammobile with Odin.
[Galaxy S II General] muzammil457:
galaxy s2 i9100g stuck on boot

hy dear devlprs. i m having gs2 19100g on stock 2.3.4

i tried to install cwm on via odin 3.0.9... (i did not root it)..but while but when odin finished phone is stucked on boot.. yellow triangle is shown. there is no cwm is installed niether it gets boot to os... what should i do.. i ll b grate ful to u. i have very less knowledge about this
[Galaxy S II General] SazwanAzlan:
hey man.. try odin 1.85.. and read the bootloader post in here this might be help you
[Galaxy S II General] ronyzeran:
thank you

i would have done it and damaged ! thanks for sharing this !
[Galaxy S II General] zEternalVirus:
Good to know
[Galaxy S II General] thietkelogo:
I used nandroid to do a restore after messing with mods and it didn't brick.
[Galaxy S II General] rangamace:
Thank you..
[Galaxy S II General] GeniusisHere:
1:Always BackUp:eek:

2:Know the Risk Of what Your doing:rolleyes:

3: Ty Op:)
[Galaxy S II General] CellComApk:
i bricked mine too then i downgraded and again upgraded by CM 11 now working stable

i bricked mine too then i downgraded and again upgraded by CM 11 now working stable
[Galaxy S II General] aksh2001:
good
[Galaxy S II General] joker-soft:
bricked phone

who bricked his phone like me :D
[Galaxy S II General] :
A statement containing no useful information. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] graemeg:
Originally Posted by ManDone.vRs View Post

I flashed 5 times on my SGS2 LQ5 4.0.4 and no brick !!!!

Why would you even flash the same rom 5 times? Were you trying to brick your phone ?
[Galaxy S II General] botay.alls:
What do you think about your phone is bricked by flash PIT file ? I reflash LQ5 3 times but everything is ok ( i don't flash PIT file )
[Galaxy S II General] GFXi0N:
Someone said there is a solution but Samsung does not give permission to publish it ... Why doesn't it get "leaked" as their infamous faulty firmwares?
[Galaxy S II General] ciph1:
I hope my this isnt answered in this thread yet.

What´s about the latest version of resurrection remix? It is version 4.0.4 right? Is it possible that i brick my phone while flashing?

Waited for a long time for CheckRom V7 and thats where i read first about this problem. Now i just don´t know if any roms with 4.0.4 are safe?

Seems like i have to stay at 2.3.6 ;)

Please help. I really want to have ICS on my phone.
[Galaxy S II General] danieldmm:
Just check CF ROOT thread, they updated the LQ5 Kernel.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28445310#post28445310

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] Gillion:
because only specific people have that code and if it is leaked it could mean their jobs.

whole roms are a different matter.

roms are often sent to carriers to test... so it is alot harder to trace a leaked rom... as any passing employee could sneak out the file from the tester/developers computer.

Certain code bits are never sent to carriers for testing... only specific developers... and they are all "tagged"
[Galaxy S II General] ManDone.vRs:
some ppl say : if we flash 4.0.4 leaked , we gonna brick our phone :( ROFL ! ....

---------- Post added at 04:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 PM ----------

i flashed 5 times cuz i put and remove some apps i want it ! got it ? tnx
[Galaxy S II General] Gillion:
Does your phone have a faulty eMMC chip ?

You can check by using the GotBrickBug.apk application. It will tell you and us if your phone is one of the safe ones.
[Galaxy S II General] DaReDeViL:
Please can you give the source of this information, it could be a light of hope ...
[Galaxy S II General] danieldmm:
My friend that tested and record video Wipe data in Stock Kernel and also CF ROOT have the brick bug, screenshot attached.

They did one more Wipe data in CF ROOT and a backup nandroid, he did not try the restore option.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] cpl.Bower:
what files did you flashed?. That include the PIT file?. Did you have some issues? Like SOD (or whatever is called)?. Probably you were playing russian roulette and you didnt knew :laugh:

could you please try this? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1693704

its Got Brickbug ?

please post the screenshot of that
[Galaxy S II General] ciph1:
Cant anybody say if resurrection remix is safe? would ask directly in its thread, but im not allowed to ask...
[Galaxy S II General] BrandoHD:
It's mostly a kernel issue, so check and double check the kernel, if it's based purely on update 4 sources, it's safe.

To those above thinking that wiping a few times without brick is good, it is not, once the code is enabled in kernel, the brick is inevitable, not necessarily on first or second tries.

There is a thread dedicated to the issue, read it.

Samsung Galaxy S II Tapatalk2
[Galaxy S II General] BrandoHD:
It's all in the thread dedicated to the issue, I'm on tapatalk, so hard to link that.

Samsung Galaxy S II Tapatalk2
[Galaxy S II General] GFXi0N:
I came across this info yesterday but it will be quite difficult for me to find it. It's in galaxy note sub forum in the thread talking about this brick bug, i'd like to find the post that states that the solution exists but Samsung is holding it back and does not allow its publication but I'm currently in a hospital and my only way of browsing is via Tapatalk, and the reception is very crappy.... Anyway, I will give it a try and see if I find that specific info... If I understood properly it could all be a matter of updating the damn Emmc chip to a different version. I'm not that pro and i could be mistaken,.... As said, I will do my best to retrieve that chunk of info (or you could help me find it)
[Galaxy S II General] cpl.Bower:
this Got Brickbug? should be on the 1st post. To warn ppl if they have a faulty chip that leads to permanently destroy your phone with this stupid rom...
[Galaxy S II General] iozzo:
So many questions ... I'll try my best to be short

I did flash 4.0.4 and I am (so far) fine (and quite happy with it to be honest).

I have used mobile odin and did NOT use the .pit file. Using Mobile Odin I didn't do any wipe before flashing but I did select to wipe into Mobile odin. Everything went fine.

eMMMc check says that "Brick Bug ? = YES. Insane chip".

Am I risking a bricked S2 or am I fine since I have used Mobile Odin (hence didn't wipe from CWM)?

If I have to go back to 4.0.3, I read that I have to avoid Mobile Odin and I don't have to wipe before flashing. So basically I just have to :

Put device into Download MODE (Home + Volume Down + Power)

Click PDA and select I9100_CODE_I9100XXLQ5_CL753921_REV02_user_low_ship .tar.md5

Click PHONE and select MODEM_I9100XXLQ5_REV_02_CL1165929.tar.md5

Click CSC and select GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALQ5.tar.md5

Then finally click START

Am I right?

Can I do a Wipe Data/Factory reset + a Wipe Cache after I have flashed a 4.0.3 back ?

Thanks in advance, 4.0.4 was too good to be true :(
[Galaxy S II General] GFXi0N:
Just use Cyanogenmod and you will be safe.... The thing is that the unsafe versions are the official ones, lol!

Need more reasons for leaving Sammy rom behind than risking your overpriced phone?

I don't...
[Galaxy S II General] cpl.Bower:
if you wanna stay on 4.0.4 then flash CM9, which according with its author is MMC_CAP_ERASE free.

I dont know about if you now could wipe/factory reset, I wouldnt.

This happend because this was a leaked ROM that shouldnt be posted as official since the beginning.

I dont know, if jelly bean would be released first than 4.0.4, anyway, we need to learn from this lesson, NEVER flash a leaked/unofficial ROM or ANY rom based on this release. Every beta ROM has this MMC_CAP_ERASE "feature", I have no idea why.
[Galaxy S II General] sai24:
Thanks for the info mate
[Galaxy S II General] lookwhoshere:
Hi guys,

I have been trying the below instructions to Downgrade from 4.0.4 :

-Reboot the phone in download mode (Home+Vol.Down+Power) - Done

-Use Odin to flash a safe kernel (ex. siyah) then reboot to cwm (Home+Vol.Up+Power) - Done

-Optionally do a nandroid backup then perform a data wipe/factory reset - Done

I dont understand the last step below? should I flash an older version 4.0.3? also I am getting the yellow triangle?

-Use advanced menu in cwm to reboot in download mode to flash your preferred "safe" firmware
[Galaxy S II General] GreekDragon:
No you dont getting the Yello triangle.Also if you mean last step 'Optionally do a nandroid backup then perform a data wipe/factory reset' then is not so important if you want to get rid of customs roms.
[Galaxy S II General] flurbi:
cm 12.1

get yourself cm 12.1 running its great!
[Galaxy S II General] Saber:
What the last step means is that there is a menu in the custom recovery that allows you to boot into download mode. I assume you know what is download mode, just the power button, volume down and home button combination. You flash stock roms/firmwares using Odin. It's up to you what to flash while in download mode, all stock firmwares are flashed the same way.
[Galaxy S II General] thietkelogocongty:
i download a poland firmware from sammobile, i use odin to install it then i use the chainfire files to root, and the MMC Brickbug says no bug
[Galaxy S II General] iozzo:
Problem is that to install CM9 I have to do a full wipe. Step 5 and 6 of the wiki :

Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.

Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.

Taken from here http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II:_Full_Update_Guide
[Galaxy S II General] hakaz:
So guys: to leave another brick in the wall:

I upgraded from XWLPI/SpeedMod K3-21 to XXLQ5/Stock kernel:

1. CWM Recovery Mode in XWLPI/SpeedMod K3-21: wipe dalvik cache and cache/factory reset/format cache system data.

2. Download Mode: Odin-flashed XXLQ5 package (homebrewed .tar.md5 with old Sbl.bin, no data image, no .pit)

2. Going into XXLQ5 Stock Recovery, started temporary CWM Recovery and flashed su/busybox root package

3. XXLQ5 started fine, Titanium restore, done, smooth and fine.

4. Tried out hardcore's K3-24 via Odin, some issues, reflashed XXLQ5 stock kernel, everything fine up to now.

5. Digged into zImage XXLQ5, saw some different partition handling inside, had no clue if the K3-24 test has screwed up something.

6. Made the mistake to plan reinstalling clean.

7. Went into XXLQ5 Stock Recovery Mode, did wipe cache/dalvik cache in stock, everything still fine.

8. Started temporary CWM Recovery from external SD, did format cache - ok, did format system - hung/no progress anymore

9. Powered down by holding power button - hard bricked

and I have no clue if there is the bug chip inside - never tested that.

Just for collecting a pattern: working in XXLPQ Stock Recovery was painless, using CWM (here temporary recovery I normally use for rooting) did the brick during partition handling. That's all, unfortunately.
[Galaxy S II General] shoman94:
Anyone try this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28445310&postcount=5866
[Galaxy S II General] c0x91:
Guys, I'm on the CheckRom 7 that is LQ5.

Now, I want to remove this from my SGS2.

So I flash a new ROM (like UHLPS?) with Odin from PC and I'll be ok.

Am I wrong? Are these steps correct? Thanks for answer.
[Galaxy S II General] bombaybadboy:
So is this problem being a bit blown up, i used eMMC check and came back Sane chip so is there much of a risk trying this 4.0.4 leaked firmware not including the pit on my SGS2 or is it still best to stay away from it
[Galaxy S II General] :
I think that's the best way to get rid of this s..t. :

1)Flash directly new FW (DO NOT WIPE ANYTHING BEFORE!!!) via Odin e.g XWLPG.

2)Once installation process is done wipe data and cache from STOCK recovery menu (otherwise you'll end up with bootloop)

This worked for me.
[Galaxy S II General] danieldmm:
I me running a couple hours, everything OK. But that its me :laugh:

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] buxz777:
+1 mate exactly this and one of the main reasons ive given up on samsung roms , just reading the note forums and the posts when ics was released along with this release for the sgs2 is enough to make anyone who flashes roms and wipes and restores stay away from samsung based kernels and roms for a little while , there is just to much risk involved untill samsung fix their issue their end

on that note i cant believe checkrom released a rom based on this dodgy firmware and kernel , loads of people were waiting for v7 and they go and release it based on a firmware with a hardbrick bug enabled!!! some of gadgetchecks replys werequite uncalled for too , all he had to do was remove the link and provide a soloution to users who had flashed the rom , then close the thread untill it was sorted as it was he came out and pretty much insulted worried users who were questioning v7

i feel really sorry for any user who has bricked their pride and joy after spending so much money on it , yes we all know the risks of bricking our devices , however it doesnt make it any easier to take when it happends to you

sammimobile should have put a warning out as well (have they now??)

my advice to anyone is to use the app to check the status of your phone , if you have the hardbrick bug , use the steps provided from users in this thread to safely move away from this kernel and rom and go back to 4.0.3 or even better a cm9 aokp rom with a kernel based on cm9 like fluxi or even cm9 kernel itself :-)

really hope anyone effected gets their phone sorted with as little hassle as possible
[Galaxy S II General] hakaz:
Strange: Sammymobile had a warning triangle out there on the XXLQ5 line but removed it again ... ?!?!?! :P
[Galaxy S II General] atifsh:
If your ROM uses lq5 kernel than yes you can't wipe using cwm.

But there is no issue wiping using the stock recovery.

Yes just flash lps using Odin and after it starts bootloop goto stock recovery and wipe. Problem solved.
[Galaxy S II General] atifsh:
If you make sure you will not root using cfroot and not going to use cwm, yes its safe and very very good ROM.
[Galaxy S II General] leolysenko:
no problem

I dont think you will have any problem using this firmware. I have a brick bug and still use this firmaware without a problem. The main thing IS NOT USE THE CWM, which does not come with the original firmware.
[Galaxy S II General] Jeshter2000:
Sammobile is testing their Warning system if im correct . Thats why you saw the yellow triangle..
[Galaxy S II General] bombaybadboy:
I have never rooted using cf root always found a way around it. I do keep a cwm backup but not used it i just flash with odin. I have used mobile odin a few times but i will not use it if i give this firmware a try
[Galaxy S II General] GFXi0N:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=26255080

Here is the place where I got the info that there might be a solution to this.... Emmc chipset upgrade? What do you guys understand from this?

Btw: months flashing cm9 nightly one over another almost on a daily basis, I have a vulnerable Emmc chip, i have performed /system formats, cache format, full data wipes and so from recovery and never had a problem.

CM9 is safe as long as you stay with its stock kernel

One last thing : search Emmc check in the play store, that way you know if you have a 0x19 chipset and you are damned.

Then, hit "check memory" and don't let the screen go off or the phone enter sleep mode by bringing the status bar down from time to time... If the test goes all the way to the end successfully, you have a damned but healthy chip.

If you get errors or a lockup forcing you to do a battery pull.... Well then you are severely f*cked... Sorry, mate.
[Galaxy S II General] leolysenko:
just firmware

Use just the firmware without CWM and you will not get into trouble. Flash it with ODIN and do nothing else.

---------- Post added at 08:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:36 PM ----------

I have flashed different ROMs and firmware but never had a single problem either. Now the new XXLQ5 is giving us a headache, but if you are attentive there will be no problem.

The only way out after you brick the phone is a new chip, which is quiet expensive.
[Galaxy S II General] pulser_g2:
Flashing a ROM from an affected recovery causes the issue, if any partitions are wiped, and karma decides it's time to b0rk your emmc.

That's what killed it.
[Galaxy S II General] DaReDeViL:
Thanks for the info, I searched the thread but there's a major difference, the proposed solutions are for devices which are still detectable on pc AND we are facing harder problem : lq5 bricked phones are absolutely silent and undetectable by pc / jtag !!!
[Galaxy S II General] DaReDeViL:
WOW, pulser_g2 joining the discussion !!! what a honor ;)
[Galaxy S II General] timberwolf60:
I flashed lq5 through mobile Odin without everroot enabled. Used root/unroot for ics. Then used allianceOTA to flash siyah kernel. Found problem on Bluetooth, camera and video playback. Done a nandroid backup on xxlq5. Restore xxlpw as primary rom. Paranoid v1.5a as second rom.

Flashed lq5 by mobile odin without evertoot enabled and found out camera Bluetooth all worked. Flashed siyah kernel and restored back xxlpw and paranoid rom. Today I restored lq5 without data from nandroid backup set them swapped rom as shown in my signature. No problems. I have good luck? Just done a emmc check and passed. Long time not using Odin PC and never used triangle away since I purchased mobile odin.

Send from my GT I9100 using Tapatalk2, 1st ROM Paranoid V1.5a, and 2nd ROM XXLQ5, Siyah 3.3.2 kernel,wait for Jkay and Siyah update.
[Galaxy S II General] GFXi0N:
Ok but folks: what about the solution.... Is the affected chip version 0x19 upgradeable by software to 0x25 which is supposed to have the issue addressed? This is what I wish to know if is even possible