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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Hi

Basically rencently i got a used samsung s2 and its showing me on,

About Phone:

Model N: GT I9100

Android V: 2.3.3

Baseband V: Unknown

Kernal V: 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKG3-CL344296root@DELL103 #2

Build N: GINGERBREAD.BVKG3

STATUS:

MY Phone Number: Unknown

Network: Unknown

Emei: Unknown

Emei SV: Unknown

So i have tried 2 apps from market and none are working and i have backup the EFS and re-used it and still did not fix the problem.

I was wondering if i installed a different ROM that might fix it but for this i need someone to redirect me to a rom that will work with the version of my phone because i am kind new into this.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 23732:
Have you tried restoring the EFS backup with kTool?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Yes i have but still does nothing after reboot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
Get a root file explorer from market and see if there was an automated back up made whilst previous owner was flashing roms/kernels. You may be lucky, otherwise it's a paid repair at a service centre
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
I have just checked and no there is no backup only my efs backup that i done with ktool that is there, but i have restored and still nothing.

I was wondering if i done a hard reset would it work?

Or if i installed a new ROM that works for my phone version that might work?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
I don't think it will as the efs folder is unique to the handset not the ROM installed. There are few threads offering fixes with mixed results. Search and try them. All the best.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prashanthme:
Flash original firmware from ODIN.. It ll surely revert back :) I also had NO IMEI NO baseband..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Yes that is what i have been trying but i don't know where to get the firmware i have looked in sam website and i cant get the version for my phone from Orange.

If you could please post here the link for the firmware that would be great.

Thanks

I need this firmware

BVKG3:

Firmware info: PDA:BVKG3|PHONE:BVKG2|CSC:eek:RAKG3

BVKG3 Stock Kernel:

Password: intratech@XDA

But the links are dead, if someone can get me a backup would be great full
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prashanthme:
http://devsrom4android.blogspot.in/2012/04/uk-orange-samsung-galaxy-s2-official.html try this buddy... Its not BVKG3 :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
I saw your other thread asking for a copy of this. This is ancient as far as firmwares go, you've got pretty much zero chance of getting your hands on it unless someone who has a copy happens to read your threads on here (seriously unlikely).

Is there a specific reason why you need such an out of date firmware; surely you can just use the latest stock firmware for your carrier/country ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Sorry but you must be mistaken me for someone else because this is my only thread about this phone that i have.

Also i have tried downloading the stock firmware for orange uk which is Firmware info: PDA:BVKG3 and i have searched on google and lot more websites and all the download links i get they are all dead so that is why i open a thread to try and get help on the community here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Really ? What's this then ? ;)

I understand what you're saying, but what I'm saying is your chances of getting hold of this particular firmware are close to zero.

Given the almost impossibility of getting it, why wouldn't you just use the latest available stock firmware for your carrier/country if you need to go back to stock ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
because i cant find the firmware were the download link.ent dead.

I understand what you're saying, but what I'm saying is your chances of getting hold of this particular firmware are close to zero.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Get the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google). You to choose your phone model, carrier & country in pulldown boxes, and it will enable you to download the latest stock firmware which you can flash in Odin.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
I have downloading the firmware now i will do a backup to make sure and then i will post here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
not working at all i download this one I9100BVLPH_I9100ORALPH_I9100BVLPE_HOME.tar.md5 which is the one for my phone Orange and i installed it on Odin and now it wont let me do anything well it turns on and all but the screen is black does not have unlock sliding features.

All i can do is go to the top bar and turn on the wireless and all the features there.

I need help guys

So i noticed something on recovery mode this is all the options i get:

reboot

apply update from external storage

wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

apply update from cache

where is the options gone for me to install from memory card?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
Your problem will not be fixed flashing roms. You need to search this forum for solutions. Even then it's not certain it will repair your phone, often only solution is a repair centre. Try this one to start with. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1264021

All the best
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
I installed firmware not rom, but my problem is that i cant see no menu or anything all i can do with my phone is push the top bar down and turn wifi and the other options.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Guys after i installed the firmware for orange my phone turns on but no menus just black screen all i can do with the phone is drag the topbar down and turn on and off the features like wifi, etc
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
Enter CMW wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache and format system. Re-flash the firmware.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Thanks for the support but i have done this steps:

Enter CMW wipe data/factory reset, wipe dalvik cache without format system because i cant get into any setting or menu on the phone only features of the recovery mode n download mode.

Also have re-flashed the firmware but still the same.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Done and still did not fixed the problem with the sim card.

But its buggy keeps saying apps did not respond please wait or close.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HANDSY:
Sir flashing roms will not fix your issue. The imei number is specific to your device. You need a service centre or to search for specific imei repair threads. Even the threads don't guarantee success.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BoldBiker:
Well it ent roms that i installed so, also yeah i know that thanks for the info
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bass0324:
Do any roms for the Incredible 2 support WiFi Direct?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kylesag21:
I saw the setting in the new venom rom that was just posted. Give it a shot.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] fen0m:
I tried Wi-Fi direct with the banned viper Rom and a galaxy s3. nether device saw each other. might need the actual hardware to get it to work
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsua98:
Don't you need NFC?

I'm so fresh you can suck my nits...
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] rain175:
So, my company gave us GS3s... And being a fan of custom roms, it is the first thing I did. Well through exchange our Network Admin could tell that it wasn't legit and told me to get it back to stock... Well, I flashed I747UCLG1 via odin and everything looks perfect. The problem is that I cannot upgrade to the latest firmware to I747UCLH9 that was release two weeks ago(ish). I keep getting a communication error, and Keis tells me I am already running the latest firmware.

At&t told me to return it because I am under the 30 day return period, but I would rather not get in trouble with work. Anyone have any ideas on how to get I747UCLH9 on my phone, or better yet how to get the phone to successfully use the OTAs....

Any help would be great!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] lgsshedden:
did you try going to LH1 first, and then to LH9?

it was some time ago that I installed LH1 -- and then jumped to a JB leak, so I by-passed LH9 entirely but I remember liking LH1 and that is still the baseband I am on
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Truestark:
my galaxy s2 doesnt start.... i dont know why... it doesnt get charged... besides nothing happens when the charger is connected... a guy here told me that i got my phone hard bricked.... and to use a usb jig.... i am making one now, i just wanted to ask if anyone here has used the usb jig method... if so the method works and i can see my phone in download mode... will it be required to flash it again or will it be on the rom i was previously before? help me out seriously nervous ...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 23732:
If the phone is hardbricked the is no use for USB Jig.

If the Jig works, then you'll have to flash a new firmware.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] xq5500:
guys wich is better root or no root
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] jaison thomas:
ROOT :screwy::banghead:
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] Akash vibhute:
Root is important if you want to customize your device with roms and kernels..

Its good to have your device rooted but it voids manufacturers warranty...

Press thanks if I helped you
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghdroiduser:
After installing and replacing a few Liquid ICS roms (liquid0624, jester & twistedumbrella), all of them seem to one common problem that I can not solve...Making a phone call with a bluetooth headset (Jawbone ERA & BlueAnt Q2) is very difficult. Here is the scenario...I pair the headset, when I then try to place a call, the phone acts as if it has connected, however, there is no sound at either end of the call. I go through this maybe two or three times before the call is 'connected'. If i try the call with out the headset...no problem Any thoughts??? Thank you for the help...
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baronmxc:
What kernel is your ROM using? Try the latest imoseyon AOSP kernel if you are using another. This fixed my issues.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghdroiduser:
What Next...??

Currently, I am using twistedumbrella's Liquid ICS/CM9 rom...very nice.

It took my Thunderbolt to Android 4.0.4 and uses Kernel version: 2.6.35.14-TwistedMecha-v1.0.6+...

Is this the most up-to-date kernel for an ICS rom or is there another kernel that is more reliable..

What are my options??

Ty

ghdroiduser
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baronmxc:
Actually my bad. Unless imoseyen updated his kernels his doesn't support ICS. When I had ICS I don't remember what I did to get BT working but I do remember it was kernel related. I'll see if I can go back and see what it was, unless someone comments before me.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kooomar:
This is a known intermittent problem, and I have experienced it too. There is a very easy workaround. While in the call screen, switch from bluetooth to handset or speaker, then back to bluetooth. Then you will hear the other person and vice versa. If you do this while the call is ringing, then the other person won't experience dead air at all.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] red_12:
I bought a stylus for taking notes. I tested Evernote, Classic Notes Lite, Freenote, Genial Writing and Handwrite Note. But in the end I was quite disappointed. Either the Nexus 7 touchscreen is not sensitiv enough or my stylus sucks, but all the handwriting looked a lot worse than on paper and the apps offering handwriting recognition succeded only in 50% of the times.

How are your experiences?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psycho2097:
Typically the rubber tip cheap styli suck . I remember I got a metal mesh tip stylus for my transformer, worked wonders

THIS. IS. NEXUS.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] red_12:
Thanks for your input. Yes the ruber tip seems too big and too clumsy in order to be accurate enough for handwriting. I hope an expensive one will solve this issue since it would be really create to take notes.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
The S pen that comes with the galaxy note would be a good choice. I may get one seems like a really good pen and it works with more than just the Note. ;)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrhomiec:
i've tried to use that stylus on my Galaxy S3, but it doesn't work.

haven't tried to use it on my Nexus 7 tho.

as for the rubber stylus, mine ripped after a few years old, and so it doesn't work anymore. :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psycho2097:
That wouldn't work.works with the proprietary wacom digitizer of the note.

THIS. IS. NEXUS.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limbot:
Note taking is the one thing I REALLY miss coming from a Thinkpad Tablet. The foam/rubber stylus are a piece of poop in comparison. The closest I've come is the Jot Pro Stylus or the GoSmart Stylus. They're not perfect in comparison to an active pen and tablet but they do the job a heap better than the other cheaper ones.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warrior1975:
Those look awesome. Anyone try either of them?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ÜBER™:
The gosmart seems to be better reading amazon reviews. The jot seems to be less responsive according to reviews. I may just have to pick me up a go smart 200 series.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limbot:
The naked Teflon coated tip on the Gosmart feels a bit better writing on the screen than the plastic disk on the Jot and makes less of a tap, tap noise. The GoSmart feels "lighter" and smoother on the screen and more responsive.

Be warned though that I'm not brave enough to consider taking the 300 series Gosmart in my airplane carry on if I travel, it just looks and feels "dangerous".. :)

Jule from The Gadgeteer has tried a good selection of capacitive stylus (alebit on an iPad). Here's her reviews on the GoSmart and the Jot.

As I say they're never going to be as good as an active digitiser/pen combination though :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warrior1975:
I ordered Gosmart. Seems like the best and fairly reasonable.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erica_renee:
I have the jot pro.it came in the mail today. This does not work with a screen protector. It almost sticks to the screen. I tried it on Bonnies galaxy tab 2 without a screen protector and it glides better but worries me about the edge of the disk digging in. So I put it back in package and got a email. Its going back to amazon in the morning.

I will try the other mentioned above.soon android will have active stylus support and manufacturing will start making something worthy for us.

I had a note 10.1 stylus was good. But not as great as my intuous 4 wacom. Its also not quite completable with many higher end apps.

So conclusion is there is no real solutions YET BOOHOOO
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Warrior1975:
I read a review that gosmart was fine with a screen protector...ill let you know when I get mine.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limbot:
I have a generic matte screen protector on mine and that may be why the Gosmart feels better. Less drag due to lower surface area without the solid plastic disc :)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omair1995:
Try the "amPen Hybrid Stylus" off of amazon. Just got mine and it works wonderfully. Its pretty economical too.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nospin:
Question guys, has anybody tried a Galaxy Note S Pen?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] limbot:
Will not work. The Galaxy Note has an Active Digitiser and the S Pen is an active pen. Same goes for the Thinkpad Tablet.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nour826:
Suddenly my S III cannot see Ex. SDCard files! & it is showing an icon of sd card in the notification bar.

Going to settings>storage the card cannot be seen & the only available option is <Mount SD Card>!

I tried to get out my card & connect it to my tab. Unfortunately it is not seen as well which is pointing a problem with the card itself.

I also added a different card to my S III. it could be read normally!

I think it is clearly a problem with the card itself, but I wonder what might have caused it to happen! & if there is any way to restore saved files on the card.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lelinuxien52:
Hi

1) You have a corrupted file system on your SDCard. Why ? I don't know. To solve the problem, try using one computer with Windows because SDCard use FATfs (completly support by Microsoft)

2) You have a broken SDCard, and no chance to restore your data. Sry !
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nour826:
Thank you!

You are completely right. Trying it through a normal windows PC is a good idea. I'll post back results once I do. Thank you again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pianco:
Hello guys! I am beginner in the art of programming, but I must do it to finish my master's degree project. My advisor suggested I use an Android tablet to connect him via USB with a PIC microcontroller. I intend to use the language C or C + + to program the PIC firmware and C + + to make a graphical environment to program for the tablet. Can I do a program with graphical interface in C + + and compile it on the tablet (I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0)? And what are the libraries needed for this? I'd like any suggestions!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gartenriese:
Hi,

I also had that bootloop error because of the faulty Google Play Store. So I did a nandroid backup and tried a few things to get rid of the bootloop.

This method was successful for me, so I restored my backup and followed the instructions again. Everything worked and I could boot flawlessly. But here's the thing: Everything's kinda messed up now! First of all, the home button doesn't work anymore! Also, some restored apps are crashing and some aren't there at all. My homescreen wasn't restored either, it's like I did a factory reset.

Any ideas what might have gone wrong?

Here's the exact steps what I did:

1. Flashed sandvolds ROM (default settings + updated mms setting).

2. Restored my backup.

3. Deleted all files with "vending" in it with adb (from sd-ext and system).

4. Copied the fixed Play Store in /system/app

5. Restarted.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gartenriese:
No one knows? :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
Which ics custom roms that performs almost the same or better than gb currently for mini pro?

I have never been a fan ics roms for my mini pro but I think its time to move on. Since now there are so many cool mods are only for ics.

So please which ics custom ics roms is best for me. I want the roms consumus less ram and good battery life. I dont really do gaming that much.

And of course which ics custom roms that has absolutely bug free like seriously who the f wants to use a roms full of bug?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] andogeek10:
Well the xperia pureness rom by Sand7 is pretty fast and

battery conserving. Most of the time I get around 170 to 180 MB of free ram.

Also if you are interested you can try the JB PACman rom by AllenHu. Only the youtube bug and accelerometer bug exist. And it is pretty fast and it also conserves the battery. And I mosty have around 190 MB of free ram always.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Izzy Stinson:
u meant xperia icecream pureness v3.1 right? im gonna try that rom.

is there any bug? hows the battery life with that rom?

and what kernel is best with that rom?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Viper0110:
U can try JellySandwich JB Rom. Its very nice and buttery smooth
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Alek5:
+1 for icecream pureness 3.1
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] eltonpestana:
i likew

I like Pestanoid v4 and Unlimited v6 .... It is great ROMs
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pcpepik:
+1 for Unlimited ROM
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] StraightEdgeKid:
Try jellysandwich, it's JB, with great UI n best performance rom.

Sent from public phone using coins:D:thumbup:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] dhallbhoo:
Woul u mind to give a review after try the rom please... :beer:

I also have the same problem as u are. I dont like gaming either. Just want to find a smooth rom with good or even best with batteray life... :)

send from my SK17i via xda premium
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Duckie92:
Serenity and Octane are the fastest ICS Roms at this moment. Both are battery efficient, depending on what kernel you using

They are also more or less bugfree.

This is battery life on Serenity, Octane has around the same. This is with kernelpanic 1.25, governor is ondemand, since I find smartassv2 laggy. Think you can get even a bit more battery life with Rage or Mess, but you lose on performance with those.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] andogeek10:
In the pureness there are no bugs at all. At least there were no bugs on my mango. As for battery life I can't say much as just 2 hrs after flashing this rom, I returned to JB.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] brixe:
I recommend to the Hasa MIUI Rom. I just flash Unlimited Boost, I got 37fps on Nenamart 2 @ 924mhz.
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] kamdev:
Thanks to a1exander I present to you:

M1UI 2.10.26

​

Original thread

: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1907259

This rom is still in ALPHA stage. Most things works right but some might not so reviews are always welcomed and i will try my best to fix it.

FEATURES:

* Based on CM10

^ Fixed memleak | VSYNC | Android 4.1.2 (there was no memory leak in i9100g)

* MIUI i9100 (Jellybean)

* 4-way reboot!

* Working Google Now!

* Multilanguage with these languages: English, Chinese, Polish, Dutch, Italian, Korean, Spanish, Danish, Russian, Arabic, Ukrainian, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Slovak, Czech, Greek, Turkish, Vietnamese, Brazilian Portuguese

* Powered by stock cm10 kernel

* Apps/mods selectable in aroma installer: JB Control panel, AdBlock (more to come)

* Gapps JB are pre included

* JB control panels included to give you best java hack

* 200 or 240 DPI selectable in aroma installer.

* Disabled scrolling cache (smoother scroll)

* Multi-dpi playstore added

- JellyBoom V3 (thanks iGio90):

* Performance/battery tweaks

* Media quality tweak

* 3G and GPS Tweak

* RAM Optimization + Multitasking

* SmoothScrolling tweak

* Android 4.2 keyboard with swipe, gestures etc

* Rest is for you to discover! ;D

BUGS:

* CM10 bugs

* Call recording dont work

DOWNLOADS:

11/2 M1UI 2.10.26 v2

You might have a signal drop issues while sending sms in this rom. If u do please flash this zip through CWM: http://www.mediafire.com/?hxizh6kkf1e591a

Installation guide:

1. Download M1UI rom

2. Paste in your sdcard

3. Go into CWM and wipe data\ factory reset

4. Flash the rom

5. Configure through aroma

6. Reboot and have fun
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] ICS_XD:
.

Sent From my GT-19100X
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] cesco73:
ohhh good work!!!! =) =) big thanks!!!!! =) =)

test ;)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] iXanza:
Downloading :3
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] kamdev:
i know its the initial release but most of the things have been merged. I found following errors after i wrote this thread:

1. Sdcard doesnt mount but the solution has been posted in the op

2. Playstore doesnt support multidpi

These will be merged in next update along with languages support. Be patient

Also anyone who downloaded please give some review and rate this thread
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] iXanza:
Flashed multidpi playstore and everything works. Looking good for an initial release mate

Sent from my GT-I9100G