yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boki9999:
Basically any ICS kernel. Most of them work with JB. Siyah kernel is a good choice. But when you flash the kernel, you'll have to install that Revolt rom right away since you won't be able to boot Gingerbread on ICS/JB kernel. You'll just get a bootloop.

Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
So what you mean is that when I am in odin, flash the kernel, immediately go to recovery mode and flash the rom? But I thought after you flash the kernel your phone will reboot and thus go into boot screen? Unless you take out the battery or something
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
First flash stock 4.0.3 firmware on your phone. Then install siyah. That'll give you custom CWM recovery. And using that you can install your JB ROM.

Any other way and you'll just be stuck with a bootloop. Hopefully you know all about having a nandroid backup, backing up your efs and basics of using Odin having previously installed a custom kernel
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
You kinda got me at flashing stock firmware and nandroid. How do I flash a stock firmware and do a nandroid backup? I mean I only rooted my phone with a video tutorial so I'm not really that familiar about other stuff...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
Thats been done and asked many times over in this forum. Tutorials for all what you've asked are available in the General section. Do have a look at those and search some similar threads. If there's still something you don't understand, you can always ask and people are here to help. But like the rules say, search first mate.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
I searched and I found stock firmware with Asia as the region but the country is Malaysia but I live in Singapore. The baseband version is also different. But can it work?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
It'll work as long as its the firmware for your device.. ie.you don't flash an i9100G firmware on your i9100 and vice versa. The baseband deals with your signal. That can always be changed at a later stage if necessary.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Oh I understand now. I've searched the forums and found that 4.0.4 ICS which is leaked and may lead to a hard brick. But I can't find any 4.0.3 firmware as it's for i9100G...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Is this the correct thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1640812. Sorry if I'm a little paranoid...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Btw my model version is the GT-i9100. And do I download the kernel from the thread above?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
Good enough. Download a 4.0.3 firmware from there. In the meantime read up on Odin since you'll need that to install the firmware. There's a huge noobs guide to using Odin somewhere on the forum. And also search for a tool to backup your EFS if you haven't already.

And don't forget to thank the posters. People take time out to help others. Only expect you to hit the thanks button in return :beer:

---------- Post added at 08:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:35 PM ----------

Firmware (ROM). Not kernel. The firmware is a pretty large download..around 200Mb or more whereas the kernel will barely be 10mb or so. If you only flash the kernel you'll have an ICS kernel and GB ROM. Won't work.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
So do u have to get the kernel from another link? Since the link I showed you is for ICS. So that means any Siyah kernel would be fine as long as it's for my firmware, right?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Is there any chances of bricking of my phone?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
No. If you install

the firmware, the kernel comes included in it.

There is just one siyah kernel. Different versions, but its still the same. Download and install the latest version for the S2. ie. v4.1.5 AFTER you're on ICS.

There is always a risk involved. It is minimized to almost near zero levels if you read all the guides and tutorials available on this site carefully. If you're too lazy to do that, then its your fault if you've bricked your device. If there's something you don't understand, use Google. There are instructions/step by step guides/ video walkthroughs/ galore. If everything else fails, ask.

As long as you've not hardbricked your phone with the emmc bug, its almost always recoverable even if bricked. And that's avoidable merely by sticking to 4.0.3.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Ok one last question I do not understand how to use efs pro even after reading the guides or going on to YouTube. Sorry to trouble you again..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Oh no. The links says 404 Page not found...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
Search for and download ktool from the play store. Simple one-touch efs backup. Only back up your efs. Nothing else.

---------- Post added at 12:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:52 PM ----------

If you're talking about the link to the firmwares, its opening for me. Try again maybe. Else go to sammobile.com and search there.

Good luck.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Ok I did a backup of efs(hopefully) when I go to Sammobile.com/firmware I Cound not find any of the firmwares that is 4.0.3. So I tried the link I showed above and it still doesn't open. Unless I use another country?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
Yes. If you find your reception isn't good enough you can always change your modem later.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
I tried most of the links and they all say 404 error not found...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HAXTREME:
Have you registered on the site? Can't download unless you have.

And if you're still unable to do so, search this forum. A couple of people have links to firmwares saved on filesharing sites.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
By sites you mean Sammobile.com? I searched on this forum and I only find 4.0.4 which one tread says it might lead to a hard brick :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
So any region firmware will work as long as I have the firmware for my model version? Which in Sammobile.com/firmware it would be the first link right?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Is this where I download the kernel for my GT-i9100? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnhany97:
To install ReVolt JB for the I9100 if you are coming from a Stock or a Gingerbread ROM:

First of all, Root your Device.

Second : Install a 4.0.3 Firmware on your device (P.S. Make sure it's Rooted)

Then Flash Siyah Kernel on your Device.

After that Install ReVolt JB ROM with the Steps I provided on the ROM's Thread.

Enjoy ReVolt JB, And if you need anything else, you can PM me whenever you want And I will answer as soon as I can ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Can I get firmwares from other regions?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boki9999:
It doesnt matter which region.

Sent from my deep fried potato
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
ok i downloaded a firmware from sammobile and when i extract it there is this SS_DL.dll file what do i do with it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boki9999:
The firmware must be in .tar format.

Sent from my deep fried potato
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
There is the firmware .Tar and the SS_DL.dll file
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
I put the tar file in PDA in odin right?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
yes, put the .tar file in PDA section of 'ODIN' and press start to flash the same:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Do I need to unlock bootloader to install roms? Because I saw somewhere you need to unlock it first...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
i just realised i flash 4.0.4 on my phone when i saw on sammboile its for 4.0.3. will revolt work on 4.0.4? because i saw somewhere it results in hard brick
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
not required ma8:)

hardbrick with 4.0.4 happens only when use the stock kernels recovery, else ur device will not be hardbricked:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Hmmm what if i use cwm recovery? So to downgrade i just have to flash the 4.0.3 firmware?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
What do i do about the kernel then? Will it still work if i downgrade?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
if ur really confused about 4.0.4 then would suggest u to Dwngrade to 4.0.3 since its 'Brick Bug' free:)

after dwngrading u can use any available method to root ur phone:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Wait now im rooted. So when i downgrade it will unroot my phone? What do i do then?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
re-root it;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
But i thought changing the kernel is already rooting it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
if u flash a custom kernel over stock rom then it will root ur phone:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Oh. So when i flash stock rom, i flash the siyah kernel again? Ok. Thanks for the help :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Varcolac:
Is aroma installer with the siyah kernel or it has to be downloaded separately?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tequila6808:
Kernels do not come with aroma installer,however some of the custom ROMs coming with aroma installer .
[Member-Found Deals] thorasaurus:
Usually Cowboom stuff is used/returned, but the condition says new:

http://www.cowboom.com/deal-of-the-day.cfm
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lcp:
Hello

I want to update the device I9100G of a friend, and after much searching I have given to this post.

My query is whether installing a 4.0.4 version in I9100G risk of brick

regards
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Giopon:
I'd like to change kernel without having root, because I had rolling problems and I don't want to clean everything. I think is possible to flash kernel with Odin. But all kernels are zip. How to transform in tar? Is it possible my idea or is a stupid thing?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
Just extract the boot.img from the zip and then make a tar file with 7zip. Flash with odin as PDA. I think this is right. Someone correct me please if I'm wrong.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] RavenY2K3:
Half way there, the tar file needs to contain the zImage file, this is the kernel part.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
Ok, but in the rom tar there is no zimage, only boot.img. I thought they are the same..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] RavenY2K3:
The boot.img contains a RAM disk as well as the kernel, where as zImage is just the kernel only. I suppose they are the same thing but, from memory, I can only remeber only ever seeing zImage files in official tar releases for flashing with Odin. Thats not to say "I" could be wrong with the boot.img support for Odin though).

:)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
@RavenY2K3: Yes, I agree but on the latest stock ics from sammobile there is only boot.img.

@OP: I have read that a rolling screen can be fixed with a bootloader and not a kernel. In any case, IF you find a zimage then do as I said in first post. Now the boot.img SHOULD work but I am not 100% sure, so I can't help any more!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] RavenY2K3:
I think I was wrong to totally disregard the boot.img route, I think it's because nearly all of the custom kernels for the other Sammy devices I own all use the zImage method, I just had a look at A1 and his uses the zImage method where as the Yoda one uses boot.img.

So after all this the conclusion is... as long as they are tar files for Odin, do what you like, they'll both work haha :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
All's well then! :)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Giopon:
I tried many solutions. Only works flashing cm10. But it has some bugs and I don't like it. So I returned to ICS stock. But I have a note too and I had the idea about Odin and flashing kernel.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Panos_dm:
well, flash it and I hope everything turns out good!
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] -CALIBAN666-:
@The Captain when u think this thread is useles than please close.

FOR ALL MEMBERS THEY WANNA USE THIS KERNEL:PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE POST FROM THE KERNEL DEVELOPER OR FROM mai77,FOR ANYONE THERE HAVE NO EXPIERENCES WITH KERNELFLASH IN THE MOST WITH MERRUCS PLEASE DONT FLASH IT,ITS A SUGGESTION FROM ME.LOOK ALL THE POSTS ABOUT THAT.DONT SPAM THE FORUM AFTER THIS AFTER NON WORKING........................ITS A WARNING,NOT FOR NOOBS!!!!
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] kykemejia:
Personally, install this Kernel but quickly note to not is 100% stable always get random reboot and stuck black screen, decided return to the secure de other Kernel and Custom ROMs.
[General Questions and Answers] cancerboy2:
hi there...i want to ask you about my xperia x1......do you know which pin do i need to solder in the main board so i can increase my volume level.....i already change my speaker to k1 speaker and i already put two of them,but the sound is not increase that much........so can someone help me plezzzz???:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrfreezer_de:
is there any way to spoof (or change) a phones product name on andrioid 2.3 aka gingerbread?

to make a little clearer what i want and why i want it here is my problem:

i bought a wp7 phone together with a t-mobile germany contract. this includes navigon select. long story short: dropped the phone, broke the digitizer, replacement worked less than satisfying, retired the phone and got myself an alcatel 991d since i wasnt completely satisfied with wp7 and also wanted a phone with dual sim capabilities.

only problem i got now: navigon select is available for android, iOS and wp - as long as you got a t-mobile contract. so far so good. but its also limited to several brands of phones like samsung, htc, nokia or lg - at least when you made your contract directly with t-mobile instead of one of the resellers like debitel, mobilcom or whatever there is reselling t-mobile contracts.

do what i need now is to - i'll put it simple, knowing its most likely not that simple at all - change the environment variable saying "this is an alcatel 991d" into something like "this is an HTC xyz" (whatever model runs gingerbread too)...

is that possible in ANY way?

ingo
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrfreezer_de:
ok that looks like this topic draws WAY to much attention.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ttsaon:
I want to develop android vpn app

who can do this job ? contact me?
[HTC Sensation] koaywengpin:
hi, i get some problem....when i use Apps （line）and (wechat), i cant use voice talking n voice recordings...it no function....anyone can help fix it??.....Big thanks very much
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carrd:
Hi does anybody know if there is a mod to get the screen to stay landscape during a call.?

I use apex launcher so I can have screen landscape on the homescreen something that tw does not support but whenever I make a call the screen goes back to portrait?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carrd:
I understand why people may not be looking at this thread due to the fact people may think wht would I want such a mod, the reason I am looking for this mod is I use a landscape car holder with drivelink app and when my phone rings the caller dispalys portrait and not landscape. its just very annnoying.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] varunvs:
I'm very much new into this stuff. I received my phone few days back and I came to know I'm running on Yakjuxw build. But I already received Jellybean 4.1.1 update via OTA and now I would like to convert it to yakju build. I googled and found about this tool, Nexus Root Toolkit.

But the problem is, on the start it is asking for the model I'm having. It is not showing non-yakju Android 4.1.1 build (but shows non-yakju Android 4.0.4). So i'm left with no choice.

Now what am I supposed to do? Which model should I select?

Any help would be deeply appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] EddyOS:
It's easy!

1. Download the 4.1.2 'yakju' factory image from here:

https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/yakju-jzo54k-factory-92ff9457.tgz

2. Unlock your bootloader

3. Extract the image file above using 7-Zip (or any other program you wish to use)

4. Connect phone in bootloader mode

5. Run 'flash-all.bat' if using Windows, 'flash-all.sh' if using Linux

6. Wait until it finishes

The above assumes you have fastboot/adb available on your PC and the right drivers are installed. If you don't know any of that then look in the various threads of different 'all in one' tools
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mach3.2:
Like Eddy said, this is a good time to learn how to use adb and fastboot. If you still insist on going the easy way, ask in the toolkit thread as pointed out by Eddy.

Follow Jubakuba's guide in the sticky section of this Q&A section, it's right on top, you can't miss it..

Will the next nexus have a longer screen?
[HTC One X] bigbamboo5:
I downloaded it from the internet, clicked on the programme in downloads and got the 'do you want to install this application' screen, but nothing happens when I click 'install'. I have the same issue with the Amazon Appstore. I have ticked the 'allow installation of non-market apps' box in security and would love to know where I'm going wrong! Ta! :o
[HTC One X] bigbamboo5:
I've tried downloading it directly to the phone and mounting it and dragging it across from the computer. I've also used a file manager to open the .apk, but although 'cancel' works, 'install' doesn't. My phone isn't rooted, but I'm assuming that doesn't make any difference...
[HTC One X] bigbamboo5:
Okay, in case anyone else is having issues, I have discovered that for some reason 'screen adjuster' or 'screen filter' somehow stop the manual loading of .apks and they have to be turned off for this to work. I hope this helps!
[HTC One X] theTeds:
This worked for me, thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] CyroRS:
Hi all,

Having a little issue and was wondering if anyone could come up with a work around. I am currently using my Razr with a Pionner appradio 2 running ARLiberator. Everything is working great except the bluetooth pairing request. Everytime the device attempts to make a secure connection with the Razr it ask for a pairing request on the phone that last for about 2 seconds. I have attempt to automate the accepting of the dialog with Tasker but the dpad action is too slow to hit the "Pair" button in time. I have also tried using Keyevents through execute plugin through tasker with the same results. I remember on my Incredible 2 that I could set a device as "trusted" or something like that so it didnt ask every time I connected. I havent been able to try CM9/10 or AKOP because the Appradio requires HDMI to function.

Can anyone come up with a way to automated accepting the Pair request, or does anyone know where I might be able edit a file to set a device as "trusted" even through the menu option isnt available through blueooth settings?

Thanks,

Cyro
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hamodi:
i have a problem !!!

My PC dont recognize my phone !!! only charging mod availble !!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vichoh:
When you connect to flashtool, which message do you get from FT?

Did you try with another pc?

Did you reinstall xperia x10 drivers?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vipin_C:
Pls mention your rom and kernel details.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hamodi:
im on stock rom and kernel !!

and in flash tool i dont get any messages !! even if i connect the phone i dont get any messages on the phone !!!

is it bricked ???
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hamodi:
my xperia S work fine !! so i dont think the laptop is the problem
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] scottx .:
I've been using this on my Skyrocket and now on my Note. I've tested it and it works great.

It lets you know what rate the charger is charging at. Very useful for troubleshooting charging issues and finding bad chargers.

Original thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1801608

Thanks and enjoy. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] simbill:
thanks for the find! ive been pondering the idea of an app to quickly read the power output off the multitude of charges in my possession lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigwilly90210:
Very cool mate thanks for sharing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
Works great! Fastest was at 904 mA (stock Samsung charger)

Going to test out my generic car charger tomorrow just to compare.

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke

[Lady]: "How do you carry that huge phone in your pocket?"

[Note User]: "I'm used to having huge stuff in my pants" ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] scottx .:
I've found that the stock Samsung charger from either my skyrocket or tablet work the best. The note didn't have a charger but I assume its the same as the skyrocket charger. My sr charged super fast. Took not even an hour to fully charge it. It was an 1850.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] technut:
Great find thanks!!! I tried current widget from the market for a while but I deleted it because I felt like it never read accurately.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dubsteps:
Security issue?

I installed this app, but a few days later I was going through my settings: Accessibility options and a new item is listed -> Skyrocket Charger Test = Off. So when I toggle to On, I get a warning: Skyrocket Charger Test can collect all of the text you type, excluding passwords. This includes personal data including credit card numbers. It can also collect data about your interactions with the phone. OK or Cancel

What the f*#%?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] scottx .:
Then dont enable it. That toggle makes it a service iirc. Go ask in the thread listed in the OP.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] technut:
Tons of apps from the app store say the same exact thing if you look at the permissions before you download.If you have any apps loaded on your note right now,I guarantee some of them have the same exact permissions.I wouldn't be too concerned with it really.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] henryko:
Hm...this is really weird...this app shows I am only charging at 100mA when I plug my note charger in...but if I put it to USB of my computer, it shows fast USB charging at 502mA...That means something wrong with my original note charger?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] scottx .:
If its creating a wake lock then it will slow charge. I think its a kernel issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] henryko:
Oh, that's interesting. I just went straight from stock ROM to the padawan ROM, and didn't touch the kernel myself at all...how do I check if it's creating a wake lock?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] scottx .:
It will say it. The charger app will.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] henryko:
Wow, this is really weird then...cuz when I plug the original note charger in, it just says slow charge (A/C), charging at 100mA...only when I plug my charger for my galaxy tab, which is rated at 2A, it shows fast charge (A/C), charging at 903mA...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
When you plug the stock charger in, sometimes it will say 100mA. Let it go for a minute and then check again. It will say 904mA then.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] scottx .:
Agreed. It does do that sometimes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] henryko:
Oh, that's a relief...thought my charger is busted!! thanks guys!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Julian713:
So should my charger say 904mA or 502mA? Its plugged into the wall.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Agoattamer:
Stock charger and cable should be 904mA. If it is around 500 then you are using a different cable or inferior wall charger.