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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daddybipps:
Used wrong firmware to root my phone

Hi im a noble, I have a Samsung s2 gt1900 and went to root phone. have done it before ages ago and some how I used the wrong firmware. I ended up using firmware for Samsung s2 gt1900g. after completing it now my phone wont come on. is there other way I can get to work apart from taken it in please.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Service Center.You have bricked it totally.The problem is,they won't accept it,because you were rooting it.You need to replace motherboard.Or ese you can throw your phne into the trash.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Download Stalls at MODEM

Hello,

I've followed the instructions to Part 4 and have begun downloading JellyBean via Odin... the download seems to get very near to completion (judging by the green bar) but stalls with the word "MODEM" in the white box at the top left and the message <ID:0/006> modem.bin

I've tried it twice and waited circa 30 minutes each time but the download does not move on past this point.

Any suggestions as to what to try next?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
It was specified,that if you meet any kind of errors,check out Hopper8's guide Troubleshoot a failed Odin....it even has a link...

I mean,come on people,could you read the full guide before complaining?!?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Ok well I've obviously entered the wrong place if the belligerent person who responded is anything to go by and here's why:

1. If you must go casting aspersions then please develop a rudimentary understanding of English prior to doing so. Perhaps understanding the difference between "complaining" (which I didn't do) and "explaining what happened" (which I did) would be a useful initial port of call.

2. My download stalled at section 4. The item you state is within section 6, which is two phases later and has a headline which deals with a different download option.

Hopefully online threads might move on at some point from a "nyah-nyah I'm great and you're rubbish" state to a welcoming discussion and helpful community feel... maybe the responder here is not indicative of this website as a whole but I've already had enough - life's too short.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thegto:
Hello,

I'm following this instruction because my phone is have problem about bootloop.

I'm on the "4.Click Start.Firmware flashing will begin.It will take 5-10 min to flash.DO NOT DISCONNECT DEVICE!!"

it still on NAND Write Start!! for a hour now ?? in Message box.

I have only official version and never done any custom on my phone

Should I wait for I can cancel it ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
visit hopper8's thread
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubblehead1982L:
Tried Part 6 Rooting w/Sim Card

My phone cannot access the http://d-h.st/Bcj web address for Jelly Bean. I keep getting an response error. 502 Bad Gateway - Response Error...

I have been having problems updating my phones apps because I keep getting an "Insufficient Storage Available" error everytime.

I have deleted so many apps attempting to free up memory to update other apps.

I downloaded SD Maid App then bought the unlock key hoping to free up some memory only to get the above error message when I attempted to load the 78kb unlock key.

Help me please.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
I think their server is down.Try again in a few hours,or the next day ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubblehead1982L:
Additional questions beyond initial one unanswered

What about this part of my question?

I have been having problems updating my phones apps because I keep getting an "Insufficient Storage Available" error everytime.

I have deleted so many apps attempting to free up memory to update other apps.

I downloaded SD Maid App then bought the unlock key hoping to free up some memory only to get the above error message when I attempted to load the 78kb unlock key.

Help me please.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Have you tried a simple factory reset?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubblehead1982L:
"Insufficient Storage Available" error

Is there anything else I can do besides a factory reset?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Rule 1:Don't complain until you haven't tried factory reset
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubblehead1982L:
Ok. 1. I am not complaining just asking a question. I am new at this.

2. I havn't tried a factory reset since encountering this problem.

3. Could you please tell me where to find these rules even though I promise I was not complaining. I do not wish to bother anyone I am requesting assistance from. As I said I am new to all this.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
This is a non-literal rule...you know.It isn't written,but it's pretty commonly known.

Backup your apps via Titanium Backup (if you have root) and your contacts/SMS via Super Backup.Do a factory reset and restore .

If you don't have root,but want your apps back upon factory reset,when asked to sign in to your Google account on the initial setup,sign in.It will restore 'em.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bubblehead1982L:
How do I perform a soft reset?

How do I soft reset? I would like to try that first.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eddnav:
Noob question can I use this to go straight from gingerbread to jellybean? is there something I should be aware of? what is this brickbug I keep hearing about? thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
I recommend first flashing ICS,then JB.

BTW,brickbug is only present at android 4.0.4.here we have 4.0.3 ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrperfect1201:
Thanks :highfive:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
You're welcome ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zomkey:
Hi, guys , i`m newbie, thank your posts :good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amit.mastermind90:
can I still root 4.1.2 XXLST using external sd card method statedin the op?? newbie here.

thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
No
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virgo79:
Any1 has tried AOSP 4.3.1 ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] screamwork:
YOU CAN'T RESET YOUR PHONE FOLLOWING THESE

I got a bootloop from your method..

Where are the bootloader, pit, phone and modem files??!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emircedes:
Sim unlocking.. help

hi , thanks for the tutorial.

I managed to do all the steps explained but i cant seem to do the SIM Unlock.

After running the app , it says nothing found..

its a phone locked to vodafone Ireland

any suggestions?

cheers

Part 7: SIM Unlock

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heywheelie:
I'm only a new owner/user of a samsung galaxy S II so please bear with me. I have done a fair bit of flashing kernels, flashing roms etc with my old HTC Desire HD. It seems the process for rooting an S II is way different that the HTC where you just about need S-Off and bootloader unlocked but that is something that I can't find mentioned anywhere.

Doesn't the samsung S II need the bootloader unlocked in order to root the phone?

My S II is australian and is completely stock but I would like to root it and intend to use the method set out in this tutorial under Step 6 but using the correct PhilZ kernel that matches my JellyBean build.

Can someone please explain if there is any advantage in flashing the stock JellyBean firmware posted in the OP rather than keep my existing stock JellyBean firmware?

cheers
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shakeb:
Flashing GT-I9100T with these instructions

Can I flash a GT-I9100T using these instructions? It says that the instructions are only for GT-I9100 (i.e.without the T)?

Thank you

[EDIT] Googled - It looks like I can use flash I9100 ROM on my I9100T, Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Guide updated as of 11/03! New firmware (XWMS1) included with the correct root files :good:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AmazingRealist:
You're an absolute life saver, i cannot thank you enough for writing this guide!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greg2826:
Deleted
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kelvinjasonpaul:
[REQ]download link mirror

i hope someone will give a mirror link because every time my download manager reach 99% my download speed down to 0 byte then error.. :(

sorry for my english.

anyway, thank you for your effort sir! :good: :cowboy:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] charlie_gti:
you just saved me from having to buy a htc one mini instructions are spot on dont know what i was so worried about! :) THANKS again
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Try using another browser to download,or Internet Download Manager.I have no permission to upload a mirror.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinaykumarmandhan:
After completing part 4, my phone will reboot so after it Part 5 is necessary? :)

After I complete Part 5:Resetting&Finishing, will my phone be working on Android 4.0/4.1 or it will just get restored?? :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koolkunz:
Thanks for the awesome guide
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roshan707:
thanks

thank you for a fantastic guide..... flashed it smoothly.....
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anjulp007:
no network

hello,

I was on android 4.3 via CyanogenMod, it was working fine. I then tried changing to chameleon and after flashing my network dint work. I then changed back again to 4.3 cyanogenmod and still there is no network. please help :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barjees:
excellent guide!

flashed smoothly.

I updated my mobile from Gingerbread to jelly bean 4.1.2 (official) by OTA, after flashing battery started draining very fast. now I have flashed this on my device, can anyone please comment if they are facing fast battery drain issue? or if there is any fix available in case if this is known issue.

thank you.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] immortalneo:
JB is more feature packed, and hence will drain more battery. Have you done a factory reset after upgrading? If not, do it. Also, give the new ROM sometime to settle first. :)

"To err is human, to forgive is divine."

Sent from my SGS II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Snakefood:
OK, I've been given an S2 by a friend at work, he said the phone (dialler) wasn't working, so I figured maybe a decent reflash might get the phone back to life once more. So, i've loaded the rom (JB) from front page, wiped fro recovery & loaded root (odin). When I boot into JB, I don't have root :(

both firmware flash & root flash completed without any error, any idea what I can try to get root on the device (need root to remove the carrier lock, as no idea which carrier the phone as on :) )

Many thanks for your time on this, hopefully I'm nearly done with this,
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radeon_wolf:
The sim unlock is permanent?Can it be removed by mistake?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheldon007:
No root access even after rooting samsung galaxy s2

I have completed the steps 1 through 6 and both flash firmware and rooting through Odin was successful. Now when I am trying to check if rooting was successful by using 'Root Checker Basic' app. When I click on 'Verify Root Access' button, I get a message - Sorry! This device does not have proper root access. I am not able to unlock my phone due to this. I would really appreciate if you could help me understand if I have missed anything.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nebell:
Hmmm, Hotfile got shut down. Any mirrors?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Not yet.I've got the links from Sammobile.com ,but their server is down,too.No links for now,sorry.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nebell:
Pity. It's not urgent for me, but let's hope they get back up soon :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kiz_:
Any mirrors for the ICS Rom? Need this urgently...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
OP - Might want to update your firmware links given HotFile no longer exists (Samfirmware has their stuff on Terrafile now).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CrashUK:
hotfiles has been shut down for good.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srikanth_gadde:
rooting sim unlock

just now i flashed ics firmware and rooted it

now i run the app s2 sim unlock then it shows a code

when i reboot,the phone started normally and didnt show up for any unlock code

is it a bug or my device is already sim unlocked or it will lock in future???

my device came from O2 carrier in uk gsm i9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Chill:
Still the Hotfile is not working. Kindly Generate it to another site if possible Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmnky92:
Another source?

I too am in need of a mirror! But maybe this would work.

http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100

Thanks to:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1736726

Did a simple "crtl + f" for the 4.1.2 os that I was looking for. GOOD LUCK. Will let you guys know whether or not it works for me. I'm gonna be using the XWMS1 version.

Give thanks if I helped!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmnky92:
Here you go

Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544487&page=1228

They say to use sammobile to find a stock rom. Also, someone posted this

Or you can try my method, which is the previous comment right before this one. Currently I'm downloading that rom using ODIN. Will let you know if it works.

EDIT:

I'm using this tutorial as another guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1108499&highlight=triangle

IT WORKED.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Chill:
Will be going to check on it. Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aznmnky92:
Booted 4.3 Slimbean

I got it to work. It booted android 4.1.2 stock! But it was a different 4.1.2 from the one I was using earlier...

Anyways, I was able to root it and put CWM on it, and load up slim bean 4.3

Whenever I tried 4.4 it would not work.

Note that I used this philz kernel

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270

That might be the reason why I couldn't put up CM 11. Frustrated, I decided to stick with 4.3 for now until I can figure out whats happening or someone can help me out. I figure it may have something to do with the kernels... but I am not completely sure. I wish development was more simple for this phone, like how things work for the samsung vibrant (galaxy s1 for T-mobile), or the lg optimus g for sprint, or the lg optimus s.

From the work that I did last night it seems like there are way too many ways to root and put up CWM or the other bootloader, and some are outdated but kept, but I guess thats because there are many different versions of the 4.1.2 android for the i9100.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Guide updated! New download links for firmware! ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Chill:
Thanks Mate. Looking forward.. Will update it here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prasanna.desh123:
Thank you...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aapje1299:
Thanks a lot for this guide. Somehow the S2 gives me so much problems rooting etc. For example somehow adb won't connect to my s2. Odin does. Also when I installed CWM my screen went black after booting.

The root method as described wont work on my s2. When I boot recovery mode it says: failed to mount /sdcard. It's formatted within android. When I try to flash the file with ODIN, it just flashes but I don't get a yellow triangle and there is no superuser binary installed.

The only working root method over here is vRoot but I don't like the Chinese SU app that comes with it. And it's a big hassle to remove.

Edit: Custom recovery is installed. Just no root, when I choose shutdown within the custom recovery it says it's not rooted yet, do you want to do so. When you say yes I do get the yellow triangle. But still no superuser bin is installed.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DroidHackz:
Can I safely do this? I have a brickbug. :rolleyes:

Model: GT-I9100

Android: 4.0.4

PDA: LPW

PHONE: LQ6

CSC: LPB
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ll_zalim_ll:
Thanks Mate

Thanks Mate
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alucard:
Tried method but com not found,i dont have the official usb hub,so is there a way to do it just by using phone?

I used chainfire mobile odin(THANKS CHAINFIRE),everything seems OK ,is it clean though?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dexter8:
Is there any other way to unlock the phone other than the one in the tutorial. It doesn't seem to work for the JB firmware.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foxko:
Thank you sooo freakin much! you are amazing and deserve ALL the awards. I really can't thank you enough. i had tried EVERYTHING. ten oints for you sir, ten points!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bobacco:
Thanks again for this very comprehensive guide!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piepsys:
thx!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xiaokai:
I tried to root my S2 using the following guide

http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100-jelly-bean-android-4-1-14-1-2/

everything worked fine, so i thought i would try to update it to 4.4, but i would update CWM.

I tried to do this by downloading CWM Recovery v6.0.4.5 TAR file and installing it via Odin same way as i did in the above guide.

I dont know if that was the wrong thing to do or if something went wrong

Now my phone will not boot and it will only give me the following error

"firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies & try again"

I tried to do this buy kies couldnt connect to my phone.

I tried the guide on from this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2365701

But i get the following error in ODIN

<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9100XWMS1_I9100XXMS4_I9100NEELS1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> boot.bin

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

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

I am stuck and do not know what to do, any help please? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _Pablo_:
Hi there,

I followed this guide with my phone, everything went good, after rooting step I rebooted into recovery (Philz Touch 5) and tried to install new custom ROM, but it is impossible, because touch philz recovery can't mount external sdcard.

Any idea?

I tried 8GB card formated FAT32, exFAT, and smal 512Mb card formated FAT

[EDIT]

2GB FAT32, works.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snert:
I followed this guide. Over the years I've had an HTC Desire, an HTC Sensation and now I've got an S2. Never rooted the Desire. Never needed to unlock it. It just worked. The only problem with the phone was a lack on internal memory. The Sensation... I rooted that phone. It's probably the worst phone I've ever encountered. Total rubbish. It crashes all the time. Battery life is rubbish. I'm at the stage now where it needs to be charging almost all the time. I now have an S2. Why an S2 you ask, instead of he latest model? My Sensation is work provided and for some unholy reason the powers that be have decided we're all getting iPhones. Just, no. So, I have an S2, secondhand. It is locked to T-Mobile. I'm on Vodafone sadly. So, I need to unlock the phone. Now I'm here. Firstly the guide is certainly one of the best I've seen... BUT... There is always a but. Can you please explain WHY it is at the end of the guide that you tell me that I should have installed Jellybean to unlock my phone. I installed ICS because that was what was on it initially. The unlock process fails.

I decided to start again and try to reinstall with OCS this time. After Odin has done its magic, the phone restarts. I restart it into recovery mode and this is now where it sits. It doesn't enter recovery. The recovery screen loads and the logos appear and thats where it sits after playing the Samsung jingle at me.

Any ideas?

A side note; can you please put the note about unlocking using ICS at the start of the guide so the user knows they must make a choice before the go ahead?

Thanks.

---------- Post added at 11:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:53 AM ----------

And just to follow on from the previous post above. I did manage to get the phone into recovery and wipe it and reset it and get logged in. I then rooted the phone successfully, so all good so far. Restarted the phone, installed the Galaxy S2 unlock and sat and waited for about 20 minutes for it to do its thing and got to the end to be told it didn't find an unlock code.

Any recommendations? If I put my Vodafone sim in it tells me it isn't registered on the network so I am assuming the phone is locked. Is there any way I can tell? Does anyone have any tips other than phoning T-Mobile who are not likely to help me as I'm not, nor have I ever been, a customer of theirs?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunonthecross:
Quick Clarification

Helo, thanks for this Guide... really superbd and much appreciated. Clear, concise and for me it's been completely hassle free. Keep up the great contributions.

One quick question though... at Part 6: Rooting (Optional) I have extracted the zip to my SD card and re-booted into Recovery. I see the unzipped files in my folder but I'm not sure which file to finally point to: META-INF, bin or system. Any advice greatly appreciated, thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zidanovic:
thank you

very useful thanks alot
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DroidHackz:
Is it possible with insane chip?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Hi.You extracted twice.You have to have a .zip file.The .zip has to contain the META-INF,bin and system,and eveything.Re-download,and flash .zip.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Yes,but DO NOT ENTER 4.0.4 RECOVERY OR DO A FACTORY RESET!!!.Glash ICS or JB,then wipe in recovery.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
Sorry people if I do not always reply the same day.I have moved to Galaxy Note 3,and I basically abandoned the S2 section.If you have any question with this guide,feel free to aks,but please mention my name or qoute me,so I will observe faster.

To mention,just simply press "@" then write "GamingDj" ex. [MENTION=4962306]GamingDj[/MENTION]
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DroidHackz:
Thank you man! I've flashed JB smoothly.