yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Desire General] fcjan:
Before you said "another bricked post!?" hear me out..

I spent last 5 hours looking for a fix to this problem and I just could found any so any help would be nice..

I had Cyanogenmod 7.2 installed with CM7 r2 hboot, then I saw nice theme in zip. file, good comments, so I made a backup and installed it.

Nope, stuck in HTC boot.. Alright, battery out, let me try recovery and restore.. Nothing, couldn't enter recovery no matter what I do.. Guess it's bricked so I downloaded RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe (latest I could find). Boot into fastboot and started RUU, nope again, black HTC boot, update failed.. then I realized I had CM7 r2 hboot and now i can't even start bootloader, it opens but it only says RUU with black triangles with !..

TLDR.. bricked with CM7 r2 hboot, can't open bootloader, can't open recovery and for some sick reason my card reader won't recognize SD card.. so I can't really acces SD card

Anyway to fix this or am I boned? :confused:
[Desire General] abaaaabbbb63:
Try the 2.3 RUU. ( link in my sig)
[Desire General] jmcclue:
ruu didnt work coz u have to be on stock hboot and flash alphrev downgrader and then ruu (2.3 like posted above is the best bet). a ruu is too big to fit on CM7r2 hboot

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire General] fcjan:
thank you but that's not RUU, it's rar file with zip upgrade file in it, or am I missing something?

I can't access bootloader so I can't install it, it's stucked at black HTC logo and failed RUU update so only RUU can fix it, I guess so..

is there an gingerbread RUU exe file anywhere?
[Desire General] fcjan:
I guessed that was a problem, but I can't access bootloader or recovery, I tried everything I could think of.. is there anyway to downgrade it via usb, like RUU?

sorry mods for double post
[Desire General] colin_404:
Fastboot commands should still work in RUU mode.So shouldnt be hard to downgrade.

fastboot flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img, or something like that.

Oh and the ruu is in the zip file just extract it.
[Desire General] jmcclue:
yh like colin says fastboot commands should still work. just pull the battery for a min and put back in then hold back button + power then if it powers on (vibrates) then plug it in to computer then flash the downgrader (put bravo_downgrade.img in ur c:\ drive on ur computer)

fastboot flash hboot c:\bravo_downgrade.img

if that works then run the 2.3 ruu in my sig

Sent from my HTC Desire
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tazmania12345:
I rooted my phone and played around with it for a bit but decided I wanted to return it. Is there a quick and easy way to unroot and go back to stock? All i've done was root it, get CWM on it and then backed up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vassosman:
Download a stock rom from the general section (preferably one from your carrier) and flash it with odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
Search the dev section. There is also some stickies.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bzlik88:
you should also reset your counter to be ultra safe. Not sure if they even check that other than for warranty purposes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] MAFU21:
ODIN is the answer
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] antiflagtuzo:
If i add up the numbers i should have around 9 gb left. My phone says i only have 400 mb left though. I cant install any apps because of this. Does anyone know what is going on. Im running the liquid smooth rom. I did a clean install
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] d3athsd00r:
It doesn't calculate nandroids and other things. Use the app diskusage from the market to find what folders are using your storage.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] antiflagtuzo:
Oh ok thanks. It's the clockwork mod blobs. What can I do with these blobs?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] d3athsd00r:
Boot into recovery and delete the backups you don't need.
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
HOW TO ROOT YOUR GALAXY SII I9100

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For those of you who want to root your Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 on ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0+), here’s how to do it by flashing a new kernel.

Step 1. First, put your Galaxy S2 into download mode by holding down Volume Down, Center, and Power button together for about 10 seconds.

Step 2. When you see the warning screen, hit Volume Up button to enter download mode.

Step 3. Connect a micro-USB cable from your Galaxy S2 to your computer.

Step 4. Download ODIN program and CF Kernel. Then unzip both files. - Odin3v1.85.zip - CF Kernel

Step 5. Run the ODIN program. You should see a yellow highlighted rectangle box with a number. If you don’t, you need to install Samsung Kies. - Samsung Kies

Step 6. Hit “PDA” and choose the “CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-v5.3-CWM5.tar” file you unzipped earlier.

Step 7. Hit “Start” and the kernel will start flashing to your phone.

Step 8. Your phone will reboot when it’s done.

Step 9. Once you reboot, check that you have the SuperSU app. If you do, you are rooted. Congrats!
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
HOW TO DO A NANDROID BACKUP

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For those of you who’ve recently rooted your Samsung Galaxy S2 Android smartphone, you will probably want to learn how to backup/restore ROMs on your phone using ClockworkMod Recovery. By backing up your rooted ROM, you will have an insurance in case something goes wrong in the future such as bricking your phone while installing a new kernel or ROM.

After rooting, we highly advise you to backup your rooted stock ROM as you will also need this to unroot if needed later on.

Here’s how to backup/restore ROM on your Galaxy S2:

Step 1. Power off your phone then reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Up, Home button, and Power button together

Step 2. Once in ClockworkMod Recovery, choose “Backup and Restore” and hit the Power button.

Step 3. Choose “Backup” and hit the Power button.

Step 4. When backup is done, it will be backed up to a folder with current date and time. You can always change this folder name to something more memorable like “rooted stock ROM”.

HOW TO RESTORE FROM A BACKUP

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Step 1. To restore, simply hit “Restore” instead of “Backup” and choose the backup folder you want to restore.

Backup will backup everything including your ROM, kernel, contacts, apps, etc…etc… The only thing that won’t be backed up are the contents of your SD card.
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
HOW TO FLASH A ROM

Basic Steps

! Choose the ROM that you want and download its .zip file

!! Transfer the zip file to your phone’s sd card. Do not put it into any folder.

!!! Turn off your phone and reboot into recovery, usually by holding the down button and power button at the same time.

!!!! Do a Nandroid backup

!!!!! Do a full Data wipe, wipe the Cache and also wipe Dalvik

!!!!!! Flash the zip file that you put on your sd card

!!!!!!! Reboot phone

You can find all ROMS Here
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
HOW TO FLASH A KERNEL WITH CMW

_Download the Kernel You want to flash and put it in sd card.

__Boot in to CWM!

___Wipe cache & Dalvik Cache

____Press install from Sd card!

_____Select the kernel that you dloaded!

______Flash it!

_______Reboot!

________Check in CPU SPY to see if you successfully flashed Kernel.

All Kernels Can Be Found In The Development Section
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
HOW TO GO BACK TO UNROOTED STOCK

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Step 1. Download and UNZIP Latest Stock Rom Here

Step 2. Put your Galaxy S2 i9100 into download mode by holding down Volume Down, Center button, and Power button together for about 10 seconds until your phone reboots and you see the warning sign. Press Volume Up button to enter download mode.

Step 3. Connect a micro-USB cable to your Galaxy S2 from your computer.

Step 4. Download ODIN, unzip, and run the program - Odin3v1.85.zip

Step 5. When ODIN runs, you should see a yellow highlight with a COM appearing. If you don’t see it, Download Samsung Kies Here and install. Then plug-out and plug in your micro-USB cable to your phone, you should see it now.

Step 6. Choose “PDA” in ODIN and choose the stock ROM file you downloaded/unzipped earlier.

Step 7. Hit “Start” and your phone should start unrooting/unbricking back to ICS official stock ROM.

Step 8. Your Galaxy S2 i9100 will reboot after 5-10 minutes.

Step 9. Your phone should now be on stock ICS.
[Galaxy S II General] hyperbolic:
Great idea for a thread.

I hope it will help all the noobs out there.
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
If anyone finds that any of the information above is incorrect or needs updating then please let me know and I will get the Guide updated.

Thank You for reading.
[Galaxy S II General] kt_samuel:
Thanks. Indeed a helpful guide. The stock rom for ICS is applicable for all regions ?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] Azpunter:
Each stock ROM has a different modem inside for a specific model/region . Quick answer, it should work for all i9100 models. If you are on other variants like G or P or T, get the specific stock ROMs meant for them, the i9100 stock will not work.
[Galaxy S II General] Calliddus:
Very nicely done OP.
[Galaxy S II General] FirebirdStud:
I think this has been one of the better ideas on forums, making threads like this that explain the basics to people. Now, if we can just get people to READ them! haha.
[Galaxy S II General] zankuru:
thanks guys! this is very helpful
[Galaxy S II General] shamonee:
Hi I'm trying to root my sg2 for step 6 does it matter that the last 3 letters don't match my existing kernel?

I'm on Ics 4.0.4 my letters are LPT.

I've been reading and reading all these posts and guides and I'm confused :-\
[Galaxy S II General] cifa:
brilliant idea & big thanks for the effort involved.

I have just acquired the phone (moved from the HTC Desire)

The links in post #6 are not working :( - ?any mirrors

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
No it doesnt matter about the last 3 letters. And by flashing the CF Root Kernel only roots the device and gives Root Access for the user. Hope this clears things up abit mate.

Hi I have just personally tested all the download links provided in all posts and can confirm them all to be working.

Hooe the problem is sorted for you now.

If you are still unable to download the files needed then please let me know and i will provide alternative links

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] cifa:
@ Nick Fury

Thanks for the headsup - links working again - & files downloaded.

what version of ICS is in the stock - I want to take my S2 which is on 2.3 up to ICS - but want to avoid ICS 4.04 (been reading about hard brick potential)

my S2 Model number is GT-I9100P - the stock you link to is definitely compatible with my model?

Thanks in advance....
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
Im not completely sure if the linked Rom is compatable with your version 100% as I dont own this device any longer.

Might be worth asking around for the compatability listing.

I confirm that all information is correct with GT-I9100.

I honestly wish I could help more but its just the compatibility with your Model im unsure of.

If you find that listed Rom is compatible with your Device then please follow all the steps as listed in the Posts and there will be no problems.

But if this is your first time then I do advice to also download the Android Stock 2.3 Firmware aswell as a backup.

So if something does go wrong then you can always Flash back to 2.3 through odin and be back up and running again.

Hope this helps.
[Galaxy S II General] bobdoblo:
Great mate, nice to see someone helpful instead of the usual "get lost n00b" crap!

Everyone had to start somewhere!

Is there a CWM flashable easy root, as there is on galaxy ace, i found it much easier and less daunting than odin?

NeatROM -The Best!
[Galaxy S II General] cifa:
@ Nick Fury

Thanks mate - your attitude & info much appreciated. Whilst I am a noob with the S2 - I had a lot of experience of ROM'ing the Desire.

I dont want to f**k this up - hence the questions ;)

I'll research it out more.

Cheers
[Galaxy S II General] zankuru:
Hi noob here,

May I ask, would doing a CWM backup yield the same result as doing a Nandroid backup?

Another thing is, how do I know if the custom ROM is compatible with my kernel? (DXLP7)

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] bobdoblo:
Its the same thing nandroid/cwm backup!

Best to put Siyah, or Dorimanx (5.90 or higher version not 7.xx version) as they are compatible with most ROM.

Siyah latest version: http://d-h.st/users/siyah/testing

Or try NeatROM, has kernel installed automatically and its a stock based ROM so it will look no different from normal, and easy to use with many mods if you want. Very smooth and fast too http://depositfiles.com/files/hqm7ytj8k

NeatROM -The Best!

Salesale - deserves recognised dev status, please donate!
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
Hi doing a Nandroid Backup or CWM Backup is the same thing

Most Custom Roms will allow you to use any kernel.

But i think you may be on about Modems and all the modems can be flashed with any Custom Rom or Rooted Stock Firmware.

Hope this helps
[Galaxy S II General] bobdoblo:
An interesting and informative site for people new to rooting/modding/flashing http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-faq/

http://galaxys2root.com/category/galaxy-s2-hacks/

NeatROM -The Best!

Salesale - Recognition at last and true Super-Dev!
[Galaxy S II General] Peshata:
Hello,

Tried to search here in the forum for a while but didn't find such a threat and because I consider my self for a NOOB I decided to post here. If there is a better related threat, please orientate me.

So I have a Samsung S2 (GT-I9100) which i managed to update to JB 4.1.2 stock XWLSS rom after trying some custom roms.

Now am trying to get clockworkmod (CWM) recorery on my phone for the convenience it gives as the stock recovery mod does not have a backup/recovery option but in the same time I am not sure if I want to root my device since some apps do not work (barcalays app for example). I have read a lot but still could find a away to get the CWM on unrooted phone.

The closest info I found is in YouTube (but in Russian, which I do not understand fully): "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K02D5I7gHJ8". In the video it doesn't says for which software it is and the guy uses "Siyah-s2-v4.1.5-CWM.Signed.zip".

The other thing what I read was in the forum: "http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1555259" about "SiyahKernel v6.0b5" where there is something about auto rooting, enabling and disabling root privileges without rebooting via STweaks app. Not really sure what it actually means and if it will help me.

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Ok after some more reading I understood that for JB 4.1.2 the Siyah-s2-v4.1.5-CWM.Signed would not work and I will need a 6.0xx. However I still was not sure if I will be able to unroot the device easily, thus I went for Jeboo Kernel v1.2 which is the closest to the stock one and has CWM.

Will still appreciate other methods.

Cheers!
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
Once you are rooted you find that an app called super su is on your device, you can simply go to that app, and you have an option inside the app to unroot your device buddy.
[Galaxy S II General] xfire22:
Thanks

Very helpful video guides great work thanks:D
[Galaxy S II General] Nick Fury:
Thank you for the support
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djclark25:
Hi there.

Have been trying out the latest Abyss Kernel since I got my S3 last week. Looks good but am having a bit of trouble with the script that sets various settings.

Everything works apart from setting the GPU clock. The output shows it writes the values to /sys/class/misc/gpu_clock_control/gpu_control but when I check that file afterwards it still shows the original values.

The AC charge, GPU voltage, CPU voltage and bus voltage all work in the script, its just the GPU clock that doesnt work.

I am trying to set the GPU at 100, 160, 266, 350, 440 which the scipt says are acceptable values.

I have attached the script.

Anyone else using this kernel and have found this, or knows whats not working?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Consumers:
Hello,

I have a 4.2 which seems to be off and refusing to turn on, even to the recovery screen. The reason I'm not declaring it a brick is because it occurred suddenly after installing and attempting to open a non-root app, ScreenDim, off the Google Play store. I am rooted, but I haven't had any issues with it. Normally, I would consider that the app just turned my screen black, except holding the power button for a minute or more to force a shutdown does nothing.

Any ideas? This is quite the mystery for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iurnait:
Try charging it to see if anything happens
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuleee:
I am owner of the Galaxy S2. I updated yesterday to SuperNexus Jelly Bean ROM, didn't liked it. I restored my device to CM9 which i was using for a month without any problems. Then it started, computer couldn't recognize the phone anymore. Its like that SuperNexus broke something i don't know. I reformatted my Win 7 Ultimate x64 and installed fresh new CM10 - but after all my computer and S2 don't like each other - USB device not recognized. Chaos. I asked my friend to come over just to test with his S2 (he's on stock ICS 4.0.3 or 4.0.4), and when i plug his phone into my computer, everything works flawlessly. I tried mounting in recovery, i tried with and without usb debugging, Odin doesn't find phone neither, tried updating drivers - no luck... Dialing *#7284" just gives me "connection problem or invalid MMI code". Need help on this please!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prboy1969:
You can check THIS thread. The one HERE , and also THIS thread.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuleee:
I've read them all, tried every advice, but phone still isn't reacting to anything. So my problem is that phone couldn't connect to a computer, well it connects but it states "USB device not recognized", it charges but that's all. Everything started with Custom ROM SuperNexus. I've done these steps so far:

1. Reformatted my computer OS, which is Windows 7 Ultimate x64

2. Downloaded CM10 over my phone, get into recovery --> factory reset, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, format system, install ROM, wipe cache, wipe factory

3. I tried on my computer, tried on my old computer with Win XP x86

4. My friend's Galaxy S2 is working like a charm with MY cable on MY computer, which makes me believe that there is some defectiveness in my phone

5. I tried cleaning MicroUSB port with tooth pick, ear-cleaning pick (or how do you call it), needle with some paper wrapped around it, tried blowing in it

6. I tried with different USB ports, front ones, USB 3.0 - still no luck

7. I tried flashing Wanamlite and Neat ROM-s, still the same problem

I'm using Airdroid now, but i really need to know what's the problem! I have already ordered a new parts on E-Bay and I'm having high hopes about that solution. Im not able to post link to E-bay item, but search it under Item Number: 150904945773. Any other advice is really highly appreciable. Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prboy1969:
Try downloading the Rom over WiFi, or Hardline instead. Have you tried a different USB Cable ? Also I'm not able to check that Ebay # right now.

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] post-mortem:
eBay item is this: New Samsung i9100 Galaxy SII S2 Charger Charge Port Flex Cable Replacement parts

OP, I'm hoping it works for you. You seem to be going in the right direction with your troubleshooting.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuleee:
Well, i've downloaded this ROM (CM10) via WiFi, now i can do it over Airdroid too. But is there a way to flash Stock Original Samsung ICS in recovery? Or is it only available in Kies and Odin? I came across "Mobile Odin", do you guys have some experience with it, is it safe to use? How big are chances anyway that USB will work with stock ROM? Someone told me "your USB port on phone is OK, if it's charging it's not broken", so I'm thinking that it is not a hardware issue after all? And BTW i used several cables, and three different computers. My girlfriend have SGS3, i tried it like 2 hours ago with her cable on her computer with no luck (and of course her phone have no problems to connect to that computer using that cable). Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prboy1969:
I would try a Stock Rooted Rom, and see if that works correctly. If not try connecting the Device, and reboot the PC with the Device plugged in.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuleee:
How to install stock ROM if i cannot get Kies or Odin to recognize phone? Via Mobile Odin?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xsenman:
Try USB solutions from My Android Solutions or Mobile Odin like http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28302093&postcount=4789 ( procedure is same but written for Korean SGS 1
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuleee:
Guys let me tell you that I'm grateful to you, cause this Mobile Odin worked and my Stock Rooted ROM worked in connecting with PC. But not on first try :) when i got into a newly flashed Stock Rooted Firmware, i've let it to do his stuff, update what he needed to update blahblah. Then i tried to connect my cable - it didn't work. I cursed, i cursed so bad. Then i considered to give it another shot, rebooted the phone - and voila! Everything works, i tried 2-3 times and its working. Obviously SuperNexus started my problems, they couldn't be repaired by any other ROM i tried (i tried CM9, CM10, Wanamlite, old Wanamlite with MTP enabler, Neat ROM)... Then with Mobile Odin everything just worked. Dunno what really was the problem. Thank you all
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prboy1969:
Glad you got it sorted :)

TEAM MiK

MikROMs Since 3/13/11
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Vercynogetorix:
call it what you will but i assume any rom which is not yet fully developed as open beta,

i wonder however if there is a list of roms which went past-RC stage, where known bugs are fixed etc...

the problem is that when i looked at the current status of most roms and actually come to download them, they often have issues of different types, ie cm7 have performance problems (scroll smoothness worse than that of cm9- ICS4.0.4), SGSII v10 have problems with mixed up translation of menus, (it looks like everyone went ICS dropping whatever they have developed half-finished)

is there now a list of release ready roms? can i find it anywhere?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] RonninDAMN:
Well, stock-based roms are most stable. Check Adrenaline rom, Aurora rom.

I'm currently on CyanogenMod-7-20120920-NIGHTLY-gio. I changed launcher, theme and some apks and it seems like very nice rom.

Maybe scrolling is not always smooth, but it's not very big deal.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] ncdlek:
debiandroid is very light and smooth, I recomend it. some apks are missed but you can add them by yourself.
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] Vercynogetorix:
so i take it, as such there is no "stable release" list?
[Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660] bdasmith:
I'm using marcins cm7.2 (CyanogenMod-7-20120920-NIGHTLY-gio) which i also replaced with some apks (phone.apk and camera.apk replaced with one from phiexz latest cm, fm.apk replaced with spiritfm).

using link2sd for additional space and its fast and been completely stable for 3 weeks using it for everything!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WhiteLightning:
Hi,

I am confused due to conflicting information read online. Can I apply the JB 4.1.2 update via OTA on my rooted GEDify Xoom, which currently is on 4.1.1 (build JR003H)?

Previously I've read that updates cannot be applied OTA to rooted Xooms but I've read on a post that from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2 this is fine.

Thanks.

WL