yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Hope jtag works for you mate. ...once jtag has been used, Samsung will be able to detect that and will be able to refuse any future warranty repairs.....

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muckybucket:
Yes, but I couldn't reset the flash count either (newer bootloader I guess) so I don't think I had a lot of choice. Besides, phone is nearly 2 years old and probably out of "official" warranty anyway.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
Hi Guys,

Firstly, thanks for all your time with this - I plan to attack this tonight!

I have a newly formatted laptop. Kies has never been installed on it, and my S2 has never been attached. I'm going to use this.

I take it that I should not install Kies, and maybe just the drivers?

No here is where I need some help. You guys have mentioned a few thing like ClockWorkMod which I have no idea how to use, and also Siyah. Can you please shed some light onto these things so I can download / install them?

What should I try first?

Thanks again chaps - I really appreciate all your input.

Simon
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Simon, this is how it's gonna go down:

1) Pour a beer.

2) Install later Kies.

3) Kill al kies applications (all 4 of them).

4) Start drinking that beer.

5) disable antivirus or whatever you got there.

6) Get to Download Mode and push Vol Up.

7) Open Odin.

8) Plug the device to your laptop.

Does it see the device?

If NO:

A) Get another usb cable, are you using I9100's?

B) Try different Odin Versions (download 3 or 4).

C) Try another USB port.

D) Still no luck? reboot the pc and start from step 3.

If YES:

Flash this (I assume you are reading this before you try any of the above, so I suggest you start downloading the zip file before you pour that beer).

You're gonna flash

only three files

here:

PDA: XXLSJ

PHONE:XXLS6

CSC:XXLS1

Flash should be a success and you get to be up and running.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Ok.....Siyah, Dorimanx and PhilZ are all standalone custom kernels.....all 3 come with ClockworkMod. Also all 3 will root your phone. Siyah and Dorimanx can only be flashed to an unrooted phone via Odin.

PhilZ will also work with odin but can also be flashed using the stock recovery (if it's available).

The first process you have to successfully get through is Odin flashing one of these kernels.

You can find links to the kernel threads and their download links by clicking on the link below....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1702166

It doesn't matter which kernel you choose...they are all equally capable of doing what you need.

As always, read the instructions before you do anything, and follow them to the letter......

Once successfully installed, the included CWM can be used to flash a custom rom to your phone. A good starting point would be to choose the cyanogenmod 10.1 (and the associated GApps).....

But as mentioned, you need to start by getting a working kernel on your phone. Once you've done that, don't try to boot your phone normally....it ain't gonna happen until you have the ROM installed.....

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
[MENTION=5015324]gastonw[/MENTION]

Thanks Man ... Beer poured, got the SII and found the battery flat! BOL*&^S!

[MENTION=4300961]Keith[/MENTION]

As ever, thanks buddy .... That seems a little clearer - will add it to the list, when my bloody phone is charged fully!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
It's always good to get sh*t faced before any flash :p

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
It can't get easier than this! Now I know which post to link to for members with difficulty flashing via Odin. :) :D

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
You mean...because of the beer remark? :p

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Especially the beer remark! :D

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Lol....as long as the OP doesn't have too many, and select pit or repartition by mistake.......

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
Ok... still going through other options like other versions of Odin3 etc., but as yet still no joy... Odin responses below:

Odin3 v1.83

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> boot.bin

<ID:0/005>

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Odin3 v3.07

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> boot.bin

(stuck at boot.bin for maybe two hours)

...onwards to other versions and USB ports...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Try flashing just the kernel and then see if you can get into cwm/recovery......

If that works, then from there see if you can flash a custom ROM. ....it may not be a stock firmware, but at least you'll have a functioning phone......

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
Hey Keith ... Which part is the kernel? Is it the PDA part in odin?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
You can get the kernels on their own by clicking on the link in my earlier (yesterday) comment.....

And yes, the PDA option in odin is used to flash the kernel.....

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
You wanna flash the .tar version of the kernels, as in siyah v5, siyah v6 (both at gokhnanmoral.com) and latest philz (xda thread) via pda.

Didn't you try 1.85?

Genuine s2 cable?

Notice that you got stucked at boot.bin there, it doesn't always fail, which is actually good.

Your are facing a trial & error flash, so keep trying.

It would be wise to close all firewall stuff and all 4 kies applications.

You can always try the windoze thing (you can find it by googling/searching for "I9100 windoze" or wait for bungle or neo to post it).

Just to make sure, you ARE packing an I9100 right? Not G?

And you didn't, at any point, flash a bootloader, right?

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
I haven't tried 1.85 yet - will look for a download now.

Genuine S2 cable being used.

I'm worried about the I9100 bit now ... My product name on download mode is "GT-i9100". Is this correct (big gulp)!

Have never flashed a bootloader,
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Check under the battery.

I think you're safe tho.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Hi fella. ....if, like me, you got your phone from a UK based 3 store, it'll be the GT I9100 international version. This is the version of device that we all figured you'd have. ...so no need to worry.....

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
I just tried googling 'I9100 windoze' and found MistahBungle's post! Now it makes sense why he chose to call it 'Windoze'! :D

@OP:

Stuff to try when Odin fails

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
I think windoze is a Windows emulator, it's been around for years as I recall.

Not sure tho, that name strikes me as that.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
Try the Urban dictionary definitions.. ;)

Especial the 3rd one! :D

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
that could be branding, if it is an emulator, it was made by a linux guy, and Linux guys hate Windows.

We should ask bungle.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
OMFG!!

It working!

I have done NOTHING different, just switched on this afternoon and thought, what the hell, I'll give it another go.

Cable plugged in and started to update!!!

I DON'T UNDERSTAND!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Welcome to Windows, android and sh*t!

:p

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
No one does!! :D

Good for u mate!

Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post so that other members with this issue can get help too.

Odin flashing is like taking a lottery ticket! U never know when u hit the jackpot! ;)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine"

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Glad it's sorted mate.....

Now it's working....make a nandroid and efs backup....just in case.....

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ratzz:
Guys ... I want to thank-you for your input ans patience with this idiot.

Rest assured, BEFORE I attempt anything else, I will read the relevant threads and talk to you all first!

Thanks again chaps, and to Keith who followed this from the start - thanks buddy...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Hey no problem mate....we're all here to help.....

Just carry on putting in the screen time...

And remember....make a backup of your working setup before you try out ANYTHING new.....

Unless you do something really catastrophic, a little patience and a clear head will usually see you back up and running in short order.

If you do have any further issues, or you want some advice on something, feel free to PM me or post to this forum and we'll/I'll try to help (if we/I can)... :)

Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krlosalvarenga:
Lucky you had ... I keep trying to see if I get lucky ...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobtheroof:
I had the exact same problem today when I tried to flash my Galaxy S II.

The thing that resolved it was simply upgrading Odin from version 3.0.4 to version 3.0.7 and - I dunno if that was related to this problem - switched the usb port and used a single usb cable instead of a usb repeater (dunno if that is the right name, "USB Verlängerungskabel" in german) plus a usb cable.

Hope this helps anyone who has the same problem in the future. Sorry for bumping a 1 month old thread ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
3.0.4 to 3.0.7?

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vvindir:
Hi, i got the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue" and my pc cant even find my phone anymore. I can enter download mode, but windows says USB device not recognized... What can i do now?

Windows 7

samsung s2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Read :)

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
I got the same kind of problem, the message with the recovery mode in kies you should try. I tried flashing siyah and the cf root kernel - no success because Odin fails after "NAND Write Start!!". After i tried gastonws files with Odin 3.0.7 Odin replys this dang-ass crap :confused::

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> boot.bin

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> data.img

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I didn't use use the PIT btw . Did you update your S2 with Odin or Kies and have you flashed one of the kernels? I would like to know this, because it doesn't get clear from your posts. Is there anybody else who could explain me how to fix this?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Don't use Cf-root.

You're having a drivers/connection problem, that's why it's failing.

Try another usb/port.

Make sure kies is not running.

I dunno what is it that you don't get.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
Odin

I tried a different ports, the result was that Windows installed new drivers:

postimg . org / image /l4v1999cf / (thx to xda for not allowing me to post links till i've got ten posts)

After i started odin as admin and killed the kies processes odin returned this:

<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..

<ID:0/008> File analysis..

<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Less than before. After i tried another new port Windows said that drivers couldn't be installed and Odin returned this while stucking about 5 minutes at data.img. The same result as in my last post:

<ID:0/005> Added!!

<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..

<ID:0/005> File analysis..

<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/005> Initialzation..

<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/005> boot.bin

<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/005> data.img

<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

As i plugged it into the previous port again i had the same result. The problem seems to be data. I think that i'm using the the wrong files or settings in Odin, but i won't do anything else till you say me what to do before i destroy my phone completely.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
You do have an I9100 and you're flashing jb leak, am I right?

PDA: LSJ

PHONE:LS6

CSC: LS1

re-partition UNCHECKED.

We on the same page?

Sent from...this is not even my S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
I tried to flash your files, not the jb leak, and i've a GT-I9100. I made everything exactly how you said.

Maybe i should explain how i got this error on my phone: I tried to install a theme in cm10.1 which worked well, but after a reboot the bar, which fills when the Galaxy S2 logo is displayed (i think this bar is only displayed if you use the dorimanx kernel) got stuck when it has filled completely. I couldn't boot my S2 anymore and tried to flash Siyah or the cf root kernel with odin. Both didn't work. I was stupid enough to disconnect the phone from Odin while i tried to flash the cf root kernel (which i flashed first) because Odin stuck for several minutes. After this my S2 displayed the Recovery mode message. Maybe this will help you to figure out where the issue is.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
I know, it's a soft brick.

Can you get to recovery?

If not get jb leak.

You're far from dead, keep your chin up.

Sent from...this is not even my S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
No i can't go to recovery.

Are your files the jb leak? if not:

Is this jb leak ok? Should i use rooted or unrooted version? http://droidviews.com/2012/leaked-samsung-4-1-2-xxlsj-firmware-rootedgalaxy-s2/

Why should i use this leak, could you explain why it should work while your posted files don't seem to work?

If you confirm me that this leak is ok i'll give it a go. Where exactly is the problem with my phone, i mean what is bricked exactly? Maybe the situation gets more clearly for me, if i know this. I just want to know what's wrong with my S2 while i'm experimenting with it ;)

EDIT: I just realized that your files were the jb rom (i wasn't sure).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
JB leak is a test firmware, it's not a md5 packed ROM.

Almost all jb ROMs are meant for you to "update" your device from ICS.

By "update" I mean your phone data will not be wiped (apps, contacts, msg, etc) by it.

JB leak however, will wipe this data as it flashes csc along with the new kernel and a new modem in .tar versions.

Don't freak out, it won't wipe your SD.

When you deal with softbricks, bootloops and crap like that alway flash a 3 file ROM instead of a single md5.

This is:

PDA : LSJ

PHONE : LS6

CSC : LS1

Don't flash anything else.

http://www.sammobile.com/2012/11/15/i9100xxlsj-–-galaxy-s-ii-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean-test-firmware/

Don't flash that ROM you posted, stick to xda when it comes to ROMs.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
Ok, but as said i already tried exactly this rom but Odin seems to stuck at data. I put the three files into Odin like you said.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Tried all troubleshooting steps?

Another odin version, cable, usb port, another pc/laptop, reinstall kies, kill firewall/antivirus/antispyware, and so on?

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
Yes, i did all you mentioned already i even uninstalled the driver manually to make sure it's completely removed and reinstalled with kies. I googled odin data.img and i found many threads which told that this may be nearly unfixable... look it up yourself if you don't believe me but now i think i'm really close to death of my phone.... Maybe i should just send it in to Samsung. Looks like the only way
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
It's not that I don't believe you, is that most of devices showing "all threads completed: succeeded 0 / failed 1" means that odin succeeded to finish the operation but failed to write on the device's memory.

So, the best guess (easy guess) is that the memory is stuffed, but in this case I honestly don't think it is.

It's up to you, i'm willing to help you further.

You mentioned samsung, still in warranty?

If that's the case it would be easy to get another device, claiming a well known bug.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
No, there is no warranty anymore. This option won't work. But anyway: What could i do now? I mean apart from sending in. Maybe i've to but i would do it as last option.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
I would keep trying.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdz7t8:
***Post deleted by user***
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Wrong forum & thread.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
I brought the phone to a O2 Shop where someone worked who was able to fix it, so it's working now but thx anyway ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
How much did you pay?

Any idea how he fixed it?

If he was able to flash a firmware that would be good for this forum/thread, as so many people freak out about odin getting stucked.

Sent from...this is not even my S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghostryder.333:
I payed 80 € he just said he would use his own programs, so i think he used neither Odin nor Heimdall, maybe a specific program which isn't public and which is only avalaible for these shops. i don't know
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
80 pounds is what a motherboard costs, who knows.

Sent from...this is not even my S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geomero:
Problems with my Samsung Galaxy S2 i777

Hey Bro! How do you solved the problem? i have the same problem that you told but i dont find the answer. Please, tell me, how do you fix it? can explain me? I'll thank a lot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Anonymous1996:
I had the same problem on my Galaxy mini 2 GT-S6500 and when i used odin v1.83 it stucked at fat.bin and failed...then i did what gastonw told..i disabled any firewall, antivirus, kies, etc..i downloaded odin v3.07, opened it with administrator, put the firmware and i pressed Start..JOB DONE!..I tought that everything was screwed up because nothing was working, but everything is ok now...I'm going to have a beer now...thanks guys :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jellynova:
Tenacity

FINALLY!!!!

I feel like I'm almost there!

I just have one major issue I need help resolving.

Background:

I was happily using MIUI. I turned my phone off to remove my external sd card, but when I turned it back on it was stuck in a bootloop.

I can't ever boot into recovery as my home button is broken, so I tried to flash a stock ROM using Odin, which I've done many times before with no issues.

However this time it didn't work.

I have been trying many solutions for the past week, with no luck, just more bootloops.

Eventually I came across this gem of a thread, with sage advice from the legends gastonw and keithross39.

In particular this post got my phone to boot again:

Unfortunately my SIM card is no longer recognised. In any way.

Checking the phone details, my baseband version is now listed as Unknown. I believe I was previously on I9100XXMS2 from when I flashed Stock 4.1.2 XWLSS, all working perfectly.

Are any of you good people able to guide me through the darkness and help me get back on track?

I have some (possible) solutions:

Can I use Odin to flash a CWM enabled kernel, then restore from one of my CWM backups? Is it a good idea to restore from old backups having flashed a different firmware, baseband and kernel?

I have a couple of backups of my efs folder/files, are these of any use? I network unlocked my phone using an app from the Play Store so one of the backups was made by the app, the other I made manually.

Thanks for all your help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fastpramod:
<ID:0/007> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid

<OSM> openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-hercules.tar.md5 is invalid.

<OSM> End...

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9100XWLST_I9100ODDLSE_I9100DDLS9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

GT-I9100 stuck on screen Firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recover mode in Kies & try again

cant get into download mode or recovery mode it was rooted phone and i tried to install stock firmware with odin without wiping and and factory reset
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
Are you sure it's an I9100?

That fail msg could be showing for a number of reasons, check the back (under the battery) for the model. If it's indeed an I9100 flash siyah v5 or v6 (tar versions via odin) and see if it's succesful.

If it isn't get another cable abd/or try another usb port/odin version.

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
Hmm.....noticed the word 'Hercules' in that string.....

Sent from either my S2 or my W via XDA developers app
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gastonw:
he's defo in the wrong forum then

Sent from the little guy
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fastpramod:
i downloaded official ICS from sammobile and flashed it with odin and my phone started :D and than i did OTA update for JB thank you for your help