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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunonthecross:
Restoring custom ROM (cwm v6.0.1.2-Siyah)

Thanks, I didn't realise you copy it across before extracting... worked no problem.

Not sure if this is the right place for a further difficulty I'm having. I had used Rom Manager to back up my custom ROM (cwm v6.0.1.2-Siyah) to external SD. I was switching phones from one SG2 to another. No problems flashing the stock ROM on my new (2nd hand) phone, rooted following the guide here. I then installed ROM Manager on the new phone and prepared to re-install the custom ROM backup from my previous phone. However, in one of the threads I was reading here on xda it said that my phone was not actually compatible with ROM Manager and that I should not use it to backup/restore; even suggested complete removal of app - which I did.

I then booted into Recovery mode and using "PhilZ-cwm6-XWMS1-NEE-5.15.9-signed" attempted to restore my custom ROM from the menu. All appeared to work until I re-booted - it now hangs at the splash screen. Re-booted into Recovery mode again and tried the Advanced Restore option - all appeared to restore but again it hangs at the splash screen. Now I'm thinking the issue may have been that the backup was created in ROM Manager and that it can only be restored using this app but I'm not sufficiently savvy enough to say that with any certainty. While I can live without restoring the custom ROM i'd prefer to be able to if possible.

Any suggestions/advice greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunonthecross:
[MENTION=4962306]GamingDj[/MENTION] Since posting this I've actually re-installed the stock ROM and rooted the phone as described in your tutorial. I still want to restore the previous custom ROM that I backed up... any advice based on the previous post welcomed. Although I've no Google Play Services at the moment and not sure why...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
You can't restore from another device.That's it.Don't even try it,it might end in a brick.On your old device backup what's more important(contacts,SMS,etc).I recommend Super Backup SMS (it has a greenish icon in PlayStore) and Titanium Backup.Only copy those backup files to an SD card and then restore it on the new phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icaruzscream:
is it compatible to galaxy s2 shv e120L?

this rooting guide is recommend to me by unknown developer,

im not sure if it brick my phone,

can you guide me or give me the exact file of the rooting system step by step?

thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunonthecross:
Thanks GaminDj... although a bit late because I already did it :p It didn't brick the phone but it did get stuck on the splash screen so I just flashed the stock ROM again... after that I had no Google Play Services. So now I've flashed the stock ROM again, rooted following the guide here and now everything seems to be back to normal... just restoring backed up data. Anyhooo, at least I know now you CANT install a backed up ROM from one device to a completely different device... who'd have thought it :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takaaci:
SGS2 2.3.3 Stock

Hi, i have a unlocked SGS2, but, im using the stock 2.3.3 rooted, to install the 4.1.X Roms i need before install the rom 4.0.X?

Ty for the help.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GamingDj:
It couldn't be more detailed than this.Don't use it on any other chinese variant,it will brick.Also,could you read the disclaimer?Thanks.

Glad it's working now! ;) Be sure to give a "Thanks" if I helped you.

Yes,I recommend first ICS,then JB.Or maybe you can get OTA(over the air) update.Check your phone,see it it's available.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deeco7:
Anyone have fast mirrors for 'CPW-I9100XWLSW-*20130529181159' the current ones are painfully slow and unreliable.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruuno117:
Rescue mission

Hi there

Last night I was watching some youtube video om my sgs2, when in suddenly froze up. It wouldn't turn off, so I resorted to removing the battery. after I put it back in, and turned it on, it refused to get past the splash screen, it was just sitting there with Samsung logo flashing.

Ive tried to Hard reset it with no luck, I tried to flash it with a new ROM, but it didn't pan out. when I tried to flash it with Odin, it just sat there for hours with nothing happening, I left it overnight and when I got up in the morning it was the same. I then yanked the cable, and now when I turn it on, it says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again". I can no longer get access to download mode with the buttons on the phone, but it works fine with a jig.

What am i doing wrong, is the phone just a lost cause at this point!?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bLaZeR666_uk:
Hi

Bit of an issue.

I have a s2 which I got hold of. I wanted to root and unlock. Made a fatal error where I used odin to flash jeboo_kernel_i9100_v1-2a with CWM. Phone didnt reboot. So I booted into CWM which worked.

I then realised that the phone was running ICS. the CWM and kernal were for JB 4.1.x .....I know!

Now I thought I would just flash a stock rom via ODIN.

Attempted to boot phone into download mode....just got a black screen. Odin still picked up the phone though but I have not done anything just incase.

Is there anything i can do to resolve this

I accept it was a total fubar....I have flashed all my samsung tablets and phones without error (Tab 2 10 - SGS 3 - Note 2) just this time I got ahead of myself!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibrahimhassani:
difference of SGS2

Please say me what is the difference of samsung galaxy s2 GT-I9100 and GT-i9100G and another of this family ?? and who is the better of them ????
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bLaZeR666_uk:
Managed to get Odin mode up.... weird.

Now should I flash a stock ODIN image? will it wipe the CWM partition? - so I can start again

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manneken28:
What if I am rooted already

What if I am already rooted?.

I have CyanogenMod 10.2 and I want to go back to stock ROM but without losing the root. Do I have to do all these steps?. Can't I just flash the stock ROM file through ClockWork Recovery mode? Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tyaginick:
No you can't...first flash stock ROM then try to root get access
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TiedCone:
I would flash stock over ODIN and then start root procedure over again. Much more safer. Do not forget backup valuable data, you will loose everything apart from stuff on ext SD card if I am not mistaken.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lisandroq:
kies after upgrade

Hi Guys I am new on the forum and new with Android I have succesfuly use this tutorial and install the rom of android 4.1.2 ..

I mainly install this room becoues I was tired of my cell phone company apps.. If I didn't understand bad this is a stock rom (oficial rom???) of unlocked galaxy s2...

I have previously flashing rooted my phone and made a backup of m contacts with kies...after that try to unlock phone with and app store app and didn't work (Galaxy sim unlock)

After that I use galaxsim unlock from Spocky and work great....

Then I install this 4.1.2 rom .. wipe all data.. rooted the phone with this tutorial... (phone is still unlocked) and when I try to use kies to restore my conctacts.. kies keep saying connecting... I have try reinstalling kies changing drivers but nothing happend...!!

Any idea???

thanks in advance...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Klitoni:
Thanks for the guide !!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pavkyy:
Can I use this tutorial for rooting an XXMS3 baseband \ JB 4.1.2 version i9100 phone ? Sorry but I don't know if the baseband version matters while rooting a phone with Odin.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZeroAE:
Is there a step between flashing the ROM and going into recovery?

After flashing with Odin, it resetted, so I took out the battery, put it again, and tried entering Recovery Mode, but I still can't get into Recovery.

I have tried multiple times without success. Is there a step I'm missing?

EDIT: Solved it; the home button is a bit broken, so it didn't register when I tried to enter Recovery Mode.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperKeeper:
Help for a SGS2 noob. But I'm more than competent flashing through PC and through recovery mode- have been doing it a while for my Dell Streak.

I managed to root fine with DoomLord v4, I had root access through Superuser (must have been an old version, even I've got SuperSU on my Streak!) and I flashed CWM through Odin, specifically this CWM- CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100

Odin said it passed and it has done it because I can access recovery mode and download mode fine.

BUT, I've got the yellow triangle. I need to reset my counter, but I cannot get past the yellow triangle screen. Here is where it gets confusing- apparently we can use TriangleAway, but how can you if the device doesn't boot!?

There is so many different "solutions", many from a few years ago so links are often dead.

Just from the hours of reading, it seems I might be able to flash a stock ROM through Odin that will remove the root but get rid of the yellow triangle?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexandra1209:
[MENTION=4962306]GamingDj[/MENTION] Sorry for writting here, but I have this probleme with my samsung galaxy s gt-i9000 and i can not find anywhere a solution for the problem. Can I use this but with other drivers and if you kwon the write drivers, can you tell me? Thanks and sorry about the wrong place for my question :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
Please join i9000 help threads, we have many forum mates willing to help :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smokerman:
hi all..i ve rooted my phone and i have CWM 6 installed (non touch version) i was able to backup my phone from stock rom (JB 4.1.2 ) my model is I9100.

all went fine but i want to put a custom rom/kernel..and im use to xperia phones that are a lot different on flashing etc..can i put a custom rom/kernel on my phone wich is NETWORK SIM LOCKED?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
I won't answer this question as it is device specific and I don't own it, but I know that there is a tool (I think developed by Chainfire) that in most of the cases can generate the SIM unlock code for the i9100.

tetakpatalked from my N7100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captaindeep:
Thanks for guide
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alierenys:
I tried a search nice
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N Tony:
NEED WORKING GT i9100P XXLSS Download link

Hello there everyone, im new to this forum and I dont know if I posted in the right place or how to even ask a new question, so please excuse me.

I needed a working link to download the official XXLSS official unbranded GT i9100P Samsung Galaxy S2 firmware, or even a newer unbranded official version if there is another, every link I found on the internet was not working, please can someone help, many thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
You've basically got 3 options; Samfirmware, AndroidFirmwares.net or Samsung-Updates.com, if they don't have what you need, you probably won't find it at all & will need to use something else (another firmware for your country/carrier or whatever).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whosat:
Hi guys, just wanted to check if I can follow this guide to flash back stock recovery, kernel and ROM to my GT-I9100 which is currently on CM11 Nightly and CWM recovery?

I'm planning to trade this phone in for an upgrade to a Galaxy S5 with my carrier but will need to revert the phone to stock conditions before I can do so :/

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Whosat:
And to answer my own question, I took the plunge and went ahead with flashing a 4.1.2 ROM through Odin 3.09.

Bootloop.

So entered recovery and did a complete wipe of data and cache (this is stock recovery 3e) then it rebooted twice and went into Samsung touchwiz setup! Fantastic!

Then an error came up about an unformatted USB storage and I went ahead and let android format it and voila I'm fully back to stock!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Radelos:
BTW for those who have broken volume buttons like me, there is an cheap way to go into downloadmode if your stuck in bootloop and adb not working. USB jig, costed me 5cent and 10 min of my time to make on, you need an micro usb conector from an usb cable and 301K ohm rezistor. You can find plenty of guidec on google =) so go for it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A5D:
urgent

need a working link for stock jellybean rom

i am having this problem

i was just using my phone normally when it suddenly restarted and it just keep restarting from "samsung galaxy s2 i9100" screen at boot.

i was able to access recovery(running apolo regular with neatromlite6.3) so i tried reinstaling ROM without wipe it got stuck on installing system.

then again i tried to do a clean install it got stuck on formatting cache/data.

i have tried formatting cache / data individually but it just is stuck on that.|

also when i boot in recovery it gives an error message" Cant access cache/recovery/log" like 3-4 times consecutively.

i am able to mount storages from recovery.

please help me guys

phone is unusable
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A5D:
did everything as given but once i click start it is showing cache and the green progress bar is stuck.

it show cache img and it is stuck on that.

what should i do.

should i unplug the phone?

please help
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A5D:
im stuck on this screen

what should i do?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 2010matej:
Normal download speed: :laugh::good:

Jelly Bean XWLSW (4.1.2)

Enter Download mode:

1. You need to connect phone with USB cable to PC first!

To do this,press POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN buttons.Then in Download mode press VOL UP to continue.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stunt_101:
life saver. thanks alot!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sar4ras:
This method works with i9100T

Just wanted to post my experience with i9100T. I tried the guide using "Ice Cream Sandwich XWLP7 (4.0.3)" and used Helroz's app to unlock the phone. (I was unable to download Chainfire's app)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SmittyXU:
What if you can't get ODIN to recognize your phone...NO matter what you do, nothing works. Not different cables or ports, not different PC's...NOTHING!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aetewy:
good thread

thanks bro
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xing369:
Good tutorial!

The the firmware download links (files) expired?

Any other links?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vithlani2:
I have to also face same problem... all of link are expired
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xing369:
after installation,

cannot turn on WiFi...

funny

any advises?

thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tetakpatak:
If the links were on Hotfile, whole server is down for copyright infrigments. Use sammobile.com instead.

tetakpatalked from the legendary i9000
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vithlani2:
Can u give T-Mobile UK fimware from anywhere for my I9100?

I am unable to find it on sammobile.com
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xkvegans:
SIM Unlock doesn't work with docomo version :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shiva_pm:
same here.Could you plz provide working link.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcdiesel2:
Links

Working links can be found on samsung-updates dotcom . Downloads via rapidgator (slow), 4 hours for a ROM.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vithlani2:
I had also tries Rapidgator links... but always get error that "this download is not for u"
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vithlani2:
U must check that links are working or not... I already know that links are not working
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mrunal_M_N:
Great work

Great job :good::good::good:

Really impressed as not only explained in the cool manner as attached screenshots for the help. All thanks to xda to for giving such a cool platform.:svetius::svetius::svetius::)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lohtse:
anyone have either of the mentioned simunlock apps mentioned in the thread(chainfire and helroz)??

links would be fantastic folks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] styropian:
My method is you have to be in stock and download from google play :Galaxy_S Unlock app.

Fallow the instruction and be patient will take up to 2-3 min.

Let me know if it works
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ARDV:
hello

i have a galaxy s2 phone with 2.3 firmware

i wanted to upgrade it to ics of jeallybean, so i've downloaded a flashable zip rom and tried to flash from stock recovery, but it didn't flash, so i tried to falsh a new recovery, i tried: rom manager (after rooting the device but it ddoesnt work.

so i tried to flash a frimware via odin

i used Odin 1.85

and this firmware: GT-I9100_ITV_I9100XWLPF_I9100OXILP6_I9100XXLPX.tar.md5

but the oding stucks in:

boot.ini

NAND write start

and then it stopes

i've also tried this firmwre:

I9100XWLSW_I9100XXMS3_I9100VGFLS2_HOME.tar.md5

and i have the same problem

my phone now is stucked in download mode, and i cannot enter recovery mode, not connect with samsung Kies.

please help me.

note:

when i falsh a recovery (like:CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.tar) it flashed well, but i can't access the recovery!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] regalkennedy:
hi someone,

is there anyway i can flash 9100P on gt 9100 stock firmware?? i also heard that its possible, just that u wount have the nfc feauture...just want to be sure because i dont want to brick my device,:thumbdown: thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oscarandjo:
If you want a faster source for the firmware, you can get it here:

http://androidfirmwares.net/PhoneFirmware/Download/133
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] regalkennedy:
thanks for the link but want to b sure i wont brick my device
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] threehappypenguins:
I tried the links in the OP and the only download buttons lead me to download a file name with the .zip but at the very end of it was .exe. I downloaded it anyway and scanned it, and it had malware. I also tried the link oscarandjo gave and it's SLOOOOOOW. It started at 45 minutes, and now it says 2 hours. Help! I need a working download link!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shohagmisti0172:
My mobile model name is GT-I9100G

And s/N number is

S/N: RF1CC2BAQVA

I need the original PDA for my phone so that I can repair it with odin.my phone shows "firmware upgrade encountered an essu......." so that I can't see my pda version from my device.just tell me someone that what is my PDA version I have downloaded some version but it's not working.please help me someone as soon as possible.

---------- Post added at 07:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:28 PM ----------

My mobile model name is GT-I9100G

And s/N number is

S/N: RF1CC2BAQVA

I need the original PDA for my phone so that I can repair it with odin.my phone shows "firmware upgrade encountered an essu......." so that I can't see my pda version from my device.just tell me someone that what is my PDA version I have downloaded some version but it's not working.please help me someone as soon as possible.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hagar76:
WTF??

I downloaded the only file I could get from the OP's terra link. I stupidly ran the exe file and ended up with a dozen unwanted infiltrating apps like search bars, PC doctors, Firefox extensions, gaming crap and I dunno what else. *I should have known better*. I spend the next 2 hours ending processes, uninstalling strange apps and scanning. Finally got rid of them all. Is this meant to be a prank?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shadow_fi:
If I have not original PIT, do I need to install also PIT file + this PDA rom?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MGS2:
thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saber:
Yes you do, otherwise stock rom will not boot.

regards, gsstudios

---------- Post added at 09:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:07 AM ----------

Avoid downloading those files, the files and links are *dead* and so they are just waiting to be taken away from forum moderators. The rest of the links are fine as they are from known and trusted download sources, it's just that the OP has chosen to upload to bad download mirror that only causes harms to downloaders.

regards, gsstudios
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmtorres2000:
Someone might raise the Rom SGP321 10.1.1.A.1.307 GENERIC ES for the free ones of españa?

Thank you very much in advance for that I am looking for her for all the sites and do not see her.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intolaomair:
Hey guys,

i noticed my phone was getting a little hot while i had the navagtion app going.

im using the S4 flip cover and right under the back camera, where it says Samsung - I felt the phone getting hot.

Anyone experience this?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CorruptedSanity:
It's always hot.

I mean it gets hot often.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberT3:
Of course it gets hot because the CPU is right there.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xardus:
yep ;) i think gpu too because when i play for some time some big games its so close to hurt the finger on the screen side too :D

expecially if its under charge
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberT3:
According to the manual you shouldn't be using the phone at all when charging ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xardus:
Loool really? Its always under charge when i play or the battery drops in 2 hours i disconnect sometime when it become too hot
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Headless96:
Using while charging is fine unless it is overheating.

The reason it's recommended not to use the phone while charging is because it reaches high temperatures much faster and so is more likely to overheat causing hardware problems

I personally don't game while charging since this phone (especially i9505) gets really hot really fast

Sent from my :tank:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xardus:
yes i know that heating its very rapid while under charge..expecially now that its so hot during day and cant dissipate...in may when i bought s4 had less problem

i think i must think to buy an extended battery to play more than 2 hours hehehe are they already on stores?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazkyl:
Almost every good phone gets hot now and then. My rooted S4 barely gets hot. I mean i flashed a great rom (omega rom) and flashed an amazing kernel (perseus) and played a bit with cpu voltages and i undervolted my cpu and it barely gets hot , and when it does , it does not get very hot .
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xardus:
i tryed to underclock processors but,maybe i just made a mistake, i saw the battery drop much faster...i setted max speed at 1.2 last time but never tried again
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gnjuss:
OMG, OMG, OMG, finally!!!!:victory:

I thought I was going crazy, but YES, the phone gets unusualy hot just below the camera.:confused:

I noticed this right after performing the Apps2SD update, and since then have been freaking out!:eek::eek:

I am afraid that constant heating and cooling of this kind can damage the sensitive parts inside,

so I have been limiting my use of the phone in the last few days.

People, this is not normal. Somebody needs to contact Samsung.

There must be a software patch for this...?!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Me Gusta:
Oh yesss!! Let's make another thread about overheating -___- It's already known that this happens, so you better get used to it.

Me Gusta!