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This post is just to give you a heads up that you can not downgrade from JL2. if you can please tell me how you got it to work.
I just got my phone back from bell, they could not repair it, so i got a brand new phone.
The new phone had JH2 on it.
I installed kies and it automatically update it to JL2.
Before upgrading I forgot to do two things,
1) install CWR, jl2 uses 3e and not 2e and CWR does not work with 3e.
2) unlock the phone, the unlock method needs jh2 or less, as i know it you can not get the unlock code from a 2.2 froyo like JL2.
So i load up odin, (all versions 1.3 1.0 1.7) and try going back to jh2.
it does flash, but after on restart we can not boot the phone, it keeps boot looping on SAMSUNG screen. I even tried all the pit files and checking partition.
only download mode works. so i flashed back JL2. else my phone does not boot.
guys can we NOT downgrade back from jl2 on bell phone?
I am just thinking how bad this will be for the new phones that already have JL2 installed outta the box, and you if you can not downgrade how will new users with this phone be able to unlock the phone and install rom manager or a.k.a. Clockwork Recovery
Use odin and flash a kernel that has 2e or find a full rom that has the .sbl and boot file in it and flash that.
Petsonally I flashed JL2 with kies then flashed hardcores kernel found in the android section of the forums then been flashing custom roms from cwm im on darky's 7.7 right now with the jl2 modem.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
Samdroid_G_S said:
Use odin and flash a kernel that has 2e or find a full rom that has the .sbl and boot file in it and flash that.
Petsonally I flashed JL2 with kies then flashed hardcores kernel found in the android section of the forums then been flashing custom roms from cwm im on darky's 7.7 right now with the jl2 modem.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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Same here...did it less than an hour ago.
1st I flashed the speed mod kernel, then installed Darkys 7.7 from the internal SD...working now so it can be done as I was on JL2 before.
Yes you can still install custom roms but you can never go back to previous samsung official software. So no JH2.
Samdroid_G_S said:
Use odin and flash a kernel that has 2e or find a full rom that has the .sbl and boot file in it and flash that.
Petsonally I flashed JL2 with kies then flashed hardcores kernel found in the android section of the forums then been flashing custom roms from cwm im on darky's 7.7 right now with the jl2 modem.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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I found jl2 rom with sbl.bin
but other versions of roms like jh2 and jg8 dont have the sbl.bin file in side, and if i just flash those roms anyways then after extract the sb.bin file from the jl2 rom and try flashing it alone it does not help.
so please tell me where can i get a bell rom for i9000m with sbl.bin file already there.
also you say to flash a boot file AND sbl.bin, what is a boot file? do you mean the sbl.bin is the boot file?
cyfawcett said:
Same here...did it less than an hour ago.
1st I flashed the speed mod kernel, then installed Darkys 7.7 from the internal SD...working now so it can be done as I was on JL2 before.
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where did you get the speed mod kernel.
please link me.
fnakfhe said:
I found jl2 rom with sbl.bin
but other versions of roms like jh2 and jg8 dont have the sbl.bin file in side, and if i just flash those roms anyways then after extract the sb.bin file from the jl2 rom and try flashing it alone it does not help.
so please tell me where can i get a bell rom for i9000m with sbl.bin file already there.
also you say to flash a boot file AND sbl.bin, what is a boot file? do you mean the sbl.bin is the boot file?
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http://www.multiupload.com/EZF1IEZ34H
That JH2 has SBL in it.
reflame said:
Yes you can still install custom roms but you can never go back to previous samsung official software. So no JH2.
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You can but you just need a JH2 that has the .sbl file in it like the one Cloudstrainer provided.
b.s. dont post information if you are clueless. you can easily go back to jh2 or any rom just install a kernel that doesnt have the locked boot loader
like bln kernel , cwm kernel or speedmod kernel.
fnakfhe said:
where did you get the speed mod kernel.
please link me.
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Here is a link with instructions on how to install Hardcore's Kernel once this kernel is flashed on your phone you can go from JL2 to a custom 2.2 rom of your choice. DO NOT FLASH THIS KERNEL IF YOU ARE USING UGJH2 this is a 2.2, 2.2.1 Kernel ONLY.
http://touristinparadise.blogspot.com/2010/11/samsung-galaxy-s-how-to-install.html
JK4 and JL2 both had the new SBL in there. I was able to flash via kies the JH2(or 8, can't remember) at one point when it was still available.
What does this mean for rooting and other things? Are we able to root the phone or are they going to be locking down the phone so we can't do anything anymore? If they will lock it down I can just drop it in the toilet and get my insurance to get me a Nexus S >.>
thanx for the rom. was looking for a native rom so i could actually change between gsm and wcdma, and your rom fits the bill. hope you continue to update the rom, like more tweaks n stuff on your spare time
fnakfhe said:
2) unlock the phone, the unlock method needs jh2 or less, as i know it you can not get the unlock code from a 2.2 froyo like JL2.
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Maybe someone mentioned this already but you can unlock with JL2. I used SGS Unlock Pro from the Android Market.
Interestling enough, I CANNOT for the life of me recover after trying to downgrade to a different rom..
I got JL2 (locked) and I tried to unlock (no luck) so I tried a different rom (yes I know how to use ODIN) Ive tried 4 or 5 different ronms with different methods of flashing.
And no luck..
Tried the orig JL2 rom again, and Im stuck in a boot loop
not much fun!
Mine is dead ather this same process
Hi , I did the same as you. I got my SGS rev 10.10 back from getting flashed by bell. They flashed JL2 in it and I wanted to try Darky's rom. I tried to go to JH2 first and the phone started to loop. So I tried flash it again and I lost download mode. I had to make the 301K usb jig to get the download mode back. I tried to flash back JL2 but that just killed the phone out right ... Now I have no screen at all. No messages or any sign of life. I called Bell and they will ship me a new one by mail in 5 Busness days.
gemini8026 said:
Interestling enough, I CANNOT for the life of me recover after trying to downgrade to a different rom..
I got JL2 (locked) and I tried to unlock (no luck) so I tried a different rom (yes I know how to use ODIN) Ive tried 4 or 5 different ronms with different methods of flashing.
And no luck..
Tried the orig JL2 rom again, and Im stuck in a boot loop
not much fun!
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I just got my replacement from bell, came with jl2 on it. I tried flashing jh2 onto it for three purposes of unlocking without any success. I had to go back to jl2 to get it booting again. In the ends I used the nv_data.bin modifying method of unlocking and it started working on rogers so I put the rom kitchen docrom on it, jpy, hardcore kernel and have been enjoying ever since. Hopefully this method of unlocking proves to be permanent
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For those of you trying to downgrade to JH2 are you downloading the version that is linked in this thread and are you making sure Update Bootloader is checked in odin when flashing?
I also tried to flash an older stock firmware, but now my SGS gets stuck on the logo and the three buttton recovery mode or download mode doesn't work. Holding the power down and home button on causes it to switch betweeen the log and the battery
cloudrainstar said:
http://www.multiupload.com/EZF1IEZ34H
That JH2 has SBL in it.
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Can anyone confirm that flashing this through Odin to downgrade from JL2 works?
What settings in Odin? Repartition? PIT?
Thanks!
knightdaemon said:
Can anyone confirm that flashing this through Odin to downgrade from JL2 works?
What settings in Odin? Repartition? PIT?
Thanks!
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Yes, I confirm the JH2 linked in the thread works to downgrade from JL2. I used Odin 1.7 and put the file in the PDA and select "flash bootloader". Nothing else, no PIT no repartition, nothing. You don't need root or anything special, just 3-button mode.
Every other firmware I used put me in an infinite boot loop, this one worked fine to downgrade.
I also upgraded back up to JL2 through kies w/o a problem after the downgrade.
Here's what I did to get JVH (with 850mhz band) and CSC for Canada on my phone. It worked for me at least
Files:
SpeedmodK15E_withLoaders.tar.md5 (8.38 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/SRVH1BTK8R
JVH_KC1_BMC.zip (169.32 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/1FHETKJOWA
StockJVH_Kernal_noLoaders.tar.md5 (5.47 MB)
http://www.multiupload.com/PM3AXR7JFG
**************Disclaimer:***************
I'm not responsible if this bricks your phone, as "the boss" said if I break mine, she'll break me... or I get a $20 replacement phone
Backup your /efs folder, backup EVERYTHING, just in case... I'm paranoid so I did it all
ROM NOTES:
Got deodexed from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11256520&postcount=1
Modem:
KC1
Busybox:
1.18.4
Hosts file updated for ad blocking using:
http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
Here's the steps I followed:
Save all files to folder/desktop
Connect phone via usb and copy JVH_KC1_BMC.zip to root of sdcard
Restart phone in download mode
Open Odin and click PDA
Select Speedmod tar file
Uncheck Auto-Reboot
Check F.Reset Time (I don't know what it does, but it's always checked)
Flash the tar.
Once complete and the box says "PASS" in green, unplug your phone and pull the battery (I was told it's safe, as it's in the MIUI instructions as well)
Put battery back in and start phone in recovery with VOL UP+HOME+POWER
In recovery choose to update from zip
Choose file from sdcard
Choose the JVH_KC1_BMC zip file and update
The phone will restart/install.
Once it's started up for the first time I recommend restarting in download mode and flashing the stock JVH kernal
You can also use any kernal you want.
Let me know if I can help at all. I was trying to make a completely odin flashable tar for this but failed miserably :9
I'll do my best to answer any questions however this is my first time making something to flash for you all
Note:
I'm not sure where to put this, sorry to mods/admins if it's in the wrong spot, please let me know
Hi,
I saw your thread, and I found it very interesting for people who own a Bell SGS 9000m Vibrant and wanna upgrate to Gingerbread.
So I decided to flash the Gingerbread JVH ROM just like you did, but I need to know a few things:
1. Will I be able to downgrade to my original stock froyo after this flash ?
2. Will I be able to update via Kies in case Bell release an official gingerbread update ?
3. Right now my phone is SIMUnlocked, will I lose my SIMunlockation after the flash ?
4. And is my actual configuration right to excecute this flash or should I flash something else before ?
My configuration is the following:
Baseband version
I9000UGJL2
Firmware
2.2
Kernel
2.6.32.9
[email protected] #3
Build number
FROYO.UGJL2
galaxy s vibrant bell
gt-i9000m
Thanks for your hard work, I hope to read back from you soon.
I have exact same configuration and exact same questions as poster above!!!
Still no answer... Guess we'll have to try if wanna know...
nguetto said:
Hi,
I saw your thread, and I found it very interesting for people who own a Bell SGS 9000m Vibrant and wanna upgrate to Gingerbread.
So I decided to flash the Gingerbread JVH ROM just like you did, but I need to know a few things:
1. Will I be able to downgrade to my original stock froyo after this flash ?
2. Will I be able to update via Kies in case Bell release an official gingerbread update ?
3. Right now my phone is SIMUnlocked, will I lose my SIMunlockation after the flash ?
4. And is my actual configuration right to excecute this flash or should I flash something else before ?
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1. yes, it's possible
2. yes, but you would either need to downgrade first or do a kies hack
3. no
4. you can do it straight
Thanks zorxd.
I am going to try. So there is no need for me to select any Pit file or did the guy forget to mention it ? Also can we tick the repartition option in Odin?
Sorry if I ask usekess question I am used to flash android but new to the SGS flashing...
when you repartition you need a PIT file.
My advice is to not repartition unless you need it.
Too late... I did it got stuck into bootloop. I had an error when I tried to install the zip from the recovery (I had recovery 3e) : E : Short write of /tmp/sideload/package.zip (No space left on device) . However, I flashed the back eclair JHL and went back to the stock eclair rom. I am going to restart from there following your intructions. I now have recovery 2e ( Somehow I can't get ClockWorkMod Recovery to load directly; it always send me to recovery 2e and there I apply update.zip to go to CWM recovery)
Thanks for your help, I'll let you know if I manage to get it done.
Still get the error E:Short write of/tmp/sideload/package.zip (No space left on device) when try to install JVH_KC1_BMC.zip from the recovery 3e ( this recovery comes right after I flash SpeedmodK15E_withLoaders.tar ...
Don't know what else to try... Help please..
I did it a slightly different way. From 2.2, I flashed a stock 3 part gingerbread rom (phone, PDA, CSC) with bootloader update using ODIN 1.82. I then flashed CF root gingerbread kernel for CWM3 and then flashed the KC1 modem from clockwork recovery for the 850 band.
Could you please show me the exact files you used so I can try to do the same ?
Aren't there at least a couple threads on how to install jvh/jvp on an i9000? Its the exact same process as those you just have to flash the kc1 modem via cwm after you are done. It sounds like you guys are experimenting too much.
Sent from my Darky's i9000m
nguetto said:
Could you please show me the exact files you used so I can try to do the same ?
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Our canadian phone is not really different from all the other ones, so you don't need a special "Bell Canada" installation.
If you want JVH, you can follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818556
You don't have to do everything like fugumod, etc. I would flash JVH via odin and then flash CF root kernel via odin so you get CWM3.
There's also leaked 2.3.4 JVP gingerbread out, if you feel inclined:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1102881
There's a way to enable 850 band on the different gingerbread modems, but i never bothered, I just flashed the KC1 modem for Bell which has the band (via CWM3). Search for I9000UGKC1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9874879&postcount=1
Okay I am really starting to freak out now...
I am stuck in bootloop, I can't get out og it. I tried flash Back the Stock Bell Firmware but it keeps boot looping. Download mode is okay. But it started doing this I had a message like sd could not be mounted in recovery 3e. Now I can't even access recovery after I flash Eclair but Download mode is still okay...
Aby ideas ?
Have you tried flashing back the stock JL2 firmware from bell? (found on samfirmware.com)
I've never encountered this error before, I wonder if it is a problem with the bootloaders, as the official froyo firmware from bell had a secondary bootloader and gingerbread has its own bootloaders as well.
nguetto said:
Okay I am really starting to freak out now...
I am stuck in bootloop, I can't get out og it. I tried flash Back the Stock Bell Firmware but it keeps boot looping. Download mode is okay. But it started doing this I had a message like sd could not be mounted in recovery 3e. Now I can't even access recovery after I flash Eclair but Download mode is still okay...
Aby ideas ?
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I imagine you'll need the stock bell firmware as said above and also the proper PIT file to go along with it.
Sent from my Darky's i9000m
Also if you repartitioned it when you tried to flash the whatever it was when you tried you will also have to repartition it when going back down to froyo.
2.2 and 2.3 use different bootloaders therefore if you try to mix and match rom's without the bootloaders and repartioning you will get a ****y phone.
Sent from my Darky's i9000m
Thanks for your help guys. I didn't solve it yet, but i will open a new thread to prevent this one from getting to messy.
Used the single .tar file upgrade from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
I used the Non-Wipe [fixed version by Intratech] version.
The firmware flash is successful. However, I cannot use Odin to flash CF-ROOT kernel (CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.tar). Every time it is just stuck at Get Pit for mapping???
Any clue?
I used Intratech's Non-Wipe version, flashed CF Root for KG1; rooted the device and got back to KG2 stock kernel.
Inshort it worked fine for me. Try flashing KG2 again and see.
Tanmay® said:
I used Intratech's Non-Wipe version, flashed CF Root for KG1; rooted the device and got back to KG2 stock kernel.
Inshort it worked fine for me. Try flashing KG2 again and see.
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Could you please post the stock KG2 kernel that you have?
Thanks
You are using the wrong CF-ROOT Kernel.
You should use the KG1 CF-ROOT for the new KG2 firmware.
After that, flash the KG2 kernel (only) back to your S2.
You need the KG1 CF-ROOT as this is based on 2.3.4 while the KG2 CF-ROOT images are for 2.3.3.
You can download the firmware here:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
From this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
This includes the original kernel:
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
Tr1gg3R said:
You are using the wrong CF-ROOT Kernel.
You should use the KG1 CF-ROOT for the new KG2 firmware.
After that, flash the KG2 kernel (only) back to your S2.
You need the KG1 CF-ROOT as this is based on 2.3.4 while the KG2 CF-ROOT images are for 2.3.3.
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It is a KG2 firmware. Shouldn't I use a KG2 CF-RooT?
anyway, i will try the KG1 CF-Root.
BTW, u mentioned flash back the KG2 kernel, how can I get the kernel? The non-wipe version has only one tar file....
Thanks
Tr1gg3R said:
You are using the wrong CF-ROOT Kernel.
You should use the KG1 CF-ROOT for the new KG2 firmware.
After that, flash the KG2 kernel (only) back to your S2.
You need the KG1 CF-ROOT as this is based on 2.3.4 while the KG2 CF-ROOT images are for 2.3.3.
You can download the firmware here:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
From this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
This includes the original kernel:
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
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Thanks, mate.
It seems our posts got crossed.
Is there any way that I can get the original KG2 kernel? It seems that thread has a complete firmware.
Hi mates,
Could you please review the followings b4 I start?
1. Fire up Odin to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar (I believe I will get the yellow triangle after the flash?)
2. Use Odin to flash back the original kernel: KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
3. Use the CWM App to flash the zImage kernel extracted from the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Are the above correct?
Thanks
It is very strange.
I still get stuck at the Get Pit for Mapping?
I was using the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar..
akira888 said:
Hi mates,
Could you please review the followings b4 I start?
1. Fire up Ordin to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar (I believe I will get the yellow triangle after the flash?)
2. Use Ordin to flash back the original kernel: KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
3. Use the CWM App to flash the zImage kernel extracted from the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Are the above correct?
Thanks
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Correct, and its Odin not Ordin.
akira888 said:
It is very strange.
I still get stuck at the Get Pit for Mapping?
I was using the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar..
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How are you flashing ? You have to select PDA and choose the tar file. Also make sure you don't select re-partition.
akira888 said:
Hi mates,
Could you please review the followings b4 I start?
1. Fire up Ordin to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar (I believe I will get the yellow triangle after the flash?)
2. Use Ordin to flash back the original kernel: KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar .md5
3. Use the CWM App to flash the zImage kernel extracted from the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Are the above correct?
Thanks
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I don't think that is right.
Instructions as taken from Chainfire's topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (short)-
- Flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
The zip you need is named:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
This zip contains:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Mind you that after downloading the zip file, some programs wil try to automatically extract the tar inside it. Then you end up with the zimage.
Make sure to not do that
For flashing back the original KG2 kernel, take the kernel from the package as I described above.
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Flash as PDA in ODIN without repartition, same as flashing CF-ROOT.
Done.
sileshn said:
How are you flashing ? You have to select PDA and choose the tar file. Also make sure you don't select re-partition.
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I flashed the CF-Root KF4 kernel b4.
So I am sure I did follow the instructions step by step.
Yes, I chose the tar file in the PDS field, re-partition was not selected.
I have tried numerous times. It is just stuck at Get Pit for mapping sth....
b4, I used the KG2 CF-Root file, so I am not surprised I failed thanks to Tr1gg3R and Tanmay®.
However, I still get stuck though I used the KG1 CF-Root file........
sileshn said:
Correct, and its Odin not Ordin.
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Hi Sileshn, if that is correct, could you please explain me why he should flash the CF-ROOT twice?
In step 1, he does so via ODIN.
In step 3, he extracts the tar and flashes it again via CWM.
I'm not sure I understand that
Please elaborate.
Why overwrite the KG2 kernel again with the CF-ROOT KG1 kernel?
Tr1gg3R said:
I don't think that is right.
Instructions as taken from Chainfire's topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (short)-
- Flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
The zip you need is named:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
This zip contains:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Mind you that after downloading the zip file, some programs wil try to automatically extract the tar inside it. Then you end up with the zimage.
Make sure to not do that
For flashing back the original KG2 kernel, take the kernel from the package as I described above.
KERNEL_I9100XXKG2_CL375027_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Flash as PDA in ODIN without repartition, same as flashing CF-ROOT.
Done.
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Hi mate,
I am indeed aware of the above. Cuz I have done it b4.
However, when I have done:
Instructions - ODIN (short)-
- Flash CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
The zip you need is named:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
This zip contains:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.tar
Mind you that after downloading the zip file, some programs wil try to automatically extract the tar inside it. Then you end up with the zimage.
Make sure to not do that
Odin would be stuck at "Get pit for mapping" sth....
If you have a backup of what is currently on your S2, you could try reflashing the wipe-image.
Not the non-wipe from Intratech, but the one posted by Darkyy:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
After that I would do a factory reset, just to make sure everthing is stock from the KG2 Firmware.
Then repeat flashing the KG1 CF-ROOT etc.
Very frustrated.
Didn't have any problem b4 when I flashed the CF-Root KF4.
And Tr1gg3R,
I cant even pass Step 1 that I mentioned previously.
That 3-step instruction is what I summarize from Chainfire's link.
The 3rd step summarized from the below (chainfire's post):
Getting rid of that pesky warning triangle during boot
It is definitely possible to remove that pesky warning triangle during boot when running a custom kernel, though you should be well aware that this method does NOT reset the custom kernel flash counter. The steps are not complicated, but they aren't easy either, so read well.
(1) Make sure you have CF-Root flashed (see the first post). You must have the "CWM Manager" app available.
(2) Make sure you have the same version of CF-Root extracted until you have the zImage file. (ZIP --> extract --> TAR --> extract --> zImage).
(3) Push the zImage file to /sdcard . It must still be called zImage !
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you have, but it's not terribly important)
(5) Reboot into download mode (adb reboot download, or boot the device with home and volume-down pressed)
(6) Fire up ODIN, and flash the Samsung kernel
(7) Boot the device with the stock kernel. CWM Manager will still be available.
(8) Start CWM Manager, select Flash Kernel, and select the zImage from CF-Root you previously put on your SD-card. The kernel will flash and the device will reboot.
(9) You will now notice you no longer have the warning triangle during boot, but you are actually running CF-Root with all it's goodies!
(10) In the future, if you only use the Flash Kernel option inside CWM Manager instead of ODIN, the triangle will not return, neither will your flash counter increase. But keep in mind, that CWM Manager can only handle a direct "zImage" if you are NOT running a kernel with full busybox support (this is currently needed for flashing kernels out of .TAR and .ZIP files)
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Tr1gg3R said:
If you have a backup of what is currently on your S2, you could try reflashing the wipe-image.
Not the non-wipe from Intratech, but the one posted by Darkyy:
http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA
After that I would do a factory reset, just to make sure everthing is stock from the KG2 Firmware.
Then repeat flashing the KG1 CF-ROOT etc.
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Yeah, I do have the backup. However, it is in Titanium Backup. I need root access
I am a bit reluctant to do a clean wipe is because what if I still cannot flash the KG1 CF-Root....
I planned to do a non-wipe upgrade then root the phone. Then do a factory reset and finally restore from Titanium.........
It seems i got s crewed this time....
You could try to ask for help in the CF-Root topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Sorry that all the above didn't solve your troubles.
Worst-case, reflash/factory-reset.
But that doesn't seem so bad to me.
Most can be redownloaded from the market, and the rest you could put on your SD-card.
Tr1gg3R said:
You could try to ask for help in the CF-Root topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Sorry that all the above didn't solve your troubles.
Worst-case, reflash/factory-reset.
But that doesn't seem so bad to me.
Most can be redownloaded from the market, and the rest you could put on your SD-card.
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Thanks, mate.
Truly appreciate it.
Tr1gg3R said:
Hi Sileshn, if that is correct, could you please explain me why he should flash the CF-ROOT twice?
In step 1, he does so via ODIN.
In step 3, he extracts the tar and flashes it again via CWM.
I'm not sure I understand that
Please elaborate.
Why overwrite the KG2 kernel again with the CF-ROOT KG1 kernel?
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Try entering recovery mode after flashing stock kernel over cf-root without the third step and see if you can access cwm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283369&postcount=2
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So I am not to NOOB but I sure acted like it last night when I was way tired and tried to flash a ROM. Here is what I did...
I didn't catch that I didn't have the CWM but that I had booted into the stock recovery tool... Well I didn't before it was to late that is...
I clicked WIPE DATA
I clicked WIPE CACHE
Then noticed there was no "install from SD"
So it seems like whatever I find to install from ODIN I can't get the CWM to install so I can then flash a ROM!
I need my phone up for work, I am in HOT SH!T!
How can I either flash a rom via stock recovery "update format" OR install CMW via ODIN?
PLEASE HELP ASAP!!
Thank you
why don't you just flash again via odin and then root your phone via odin as well?
Don't quite understand whats your problem. So what if you wiped data and cache the rom is still there. Reboot normally and flash cfroot according to your firmware and then you should have cwm up and running. After that flash desired rom and the end.
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Flash one of the CF-Root kernels through Odin, whichever one matches the firmware you're running. They have CWM baked in, along with root so you can flash a ROM afterwards.
If you can't get into download mode, turn your phone off, plug it in and hold down + power + home and it should boot into download mode. Then you can flash with Odin.
I thought the same thing, that so what that I wiped them... but when I rebooted the phone it just sits at the "Rethink possible screen"
I can get into download mode and I did find the "cf" post but I dunno what kernel I am running as I can't boot to go into settings to seek.
if you in recovery mod choose reboot, and it will be ok, than read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399,
or put in download mod: turn your phone off, hold down + power + home. Then flash with Odin.
I know you probably don't want to, but you can try doing a factory reset, that should allow you to get your phone up and running. If you have gmail installed it should put all your contacts back, as long as you backed up to gmail.
If you have an old copy of titanium backup you won't loose ALL your apps, this is why I tend to back up every weekend, I'm only a week behind with everything if problems arise....
Cheers...
Flash stock rom... Download cwm and flash with odin.... Then instal rom u want with cwm...
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like I said, I am not a noob, just made a mistake...
I found the cf-kernel page, but I dunno what kernel I am running and so I dunno what kernel to flash (It seems vital)
"just rebooting" don't work lol I wish... it hangs at the "rethink possible" boot screen...
I was rooted but running the stock rom, if I can get CWM installed I think I will be golden, but whatever I seem to flash from ODIN don't work :-( no matter what nothing will flash as "PDA" but when I flash using "phone" it seems to install "zimage" which is the embedded file and succeeds and phone reboots... but still only to the rethink possible point.
flash any stock firmware then flash supercore 2.0 and do whatever you want from there
Think i know what the problem is,i have same issue sometimes,try flashing anogher rooted Kernel through odin,make sure its like if the rom is a kj3 that it has a kj3 kernel.see if that works
ultramag69 said:
you can try doing a factory reset... Cheers...
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Be glad to but it isn't an option in the recovery?
My options are as follows...
Reboot system now
Apply update from SD
Wipe/reset
Wipe/cache
been in similar, if not same situation, things were missing from cwm recovery, like you wrote...if memory serves me fine,
flash stock fw with pit, repartition and everything...
then some rootec kernel with recovery...
Oh sh!t... just flashed the pit file here... http://www.darkyrom.com/community/i...-with-odin/#download-a-pit-file-for-the-i9100
and odin said success... and screen went black.
Not responding at all now :-(
let's go in a safe way...as long as you have download mode, you're OK.
Go to samfirmware or somewhere on XDA and find FULL STOCK FIRMWARE with proper .pit file and flash it with odin. Not kernel, not anything that is not full rom.
since you state that you are not noob, you know what from there.
abovenbeyond said:
Oh sh!t... just flashed the pit file here... http://www.darkyrom.com/community/i...-with-odin/#download-a-pit-file-for-the-i9100
and odin said success... and screen went black.
Not responding at all now :-(
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What on earth are you doing?
It clearly states:
I9000 & I897 owners (not I91000!!!) may also need a PIT file (also included in RE ROM ZIP files). I will explain further what it's for.
Why didn't you follow a tutorial on xda? Can you boot in download mode?
borstri said:
let's go in a safe way...as long as you have download mode, you're OK.
Go to samfirmware or somewhere on XDA and fin FULL STOCK FIRMWARE with proper .pit file and flash it with odin. Not kernel, not anything that is not full rom.
since you state that you are not noob, you know what from there.
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Sounds amazing but after my post above I not can't get the phone to power on although I hear the laptop detect it as I attempt to power down or up, but no screen or led display...
Really worried now... ****!
Lennyz1988 said:
What on earth are you doing?
It clearly states:
I9000 & I897 owners (not I91000!!!) may also need a PIT file (also included in RE ROM ZIP files). I will explain further what it's for.
Why didn't you follow a tutorial on xda? Can you boot in download mode?
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I flashed this...
Download a PIT file for the I9100
Download EXT4.pit file (2KB)
(for the S2 only)
battery pullout, then three button combo for download
Imilka ICS repack -> GB - boot and modem .bin files failing when flashing from Odin?
(also posted in Dr Ketan's stock ROMs topic)
Ladies and gentlemen,
I have a bit of a problem which I fairly desperately need your help to fix. Reading about how dangerous the ICS leak/repack was, I decided to bite the bullet and downgrade to GB before installing the CM9 nightly. I read up around it, including preparing all the tools (Odin etc), ROM (stock 2.3.6 ROM from sammobile), kernel (CF-root KJ1, latest) etc.
Booted device into download and proceeded to flash stock ROM. FactoryFS done, good. modem.bin ERRORED! bad. OK, I thought, try another ROM without modem. Only there aren't many (any?) that don't have either boot.bin or modem.bin, and they take an age to download from hotfile...
Tried flashing Chainfire's KJ1 factoryFS - flashes fine but on restart it just sits there sparking Android's belly!
I then saw Dr.Ketan's post re stock ICS and how it would flash boot.bin and modem.bin as supplied, so tried that too - same problem, it won't flash boot or modem. I've tried flashing individual bits too, but because the CODE has one of those files, it fails.
I am loath to having to manual repack the code part without boot/modem myself, as I haven't touched my Linux VM since I stopped developing the N1 battery calibration bits, and it would be learning about md5checksums etc too - given my backup Android device is dropping the cell network every minute, I really need my Note back to working perfection (as it was with IMILKA's CM9 build - dang, I wish I'd not flashed yesterday!!)
So at present I have a useless Note which I need help resuscitating - any advice, options please? I guess PM me if I'm being dumb or it's likely to get too off-topic...
I had a problem when going to back to GB to flash ParanoidAndroid. When I rebooted after flashing via PC odin. It wouldn't let me go past the configuration options.
After flashing lots of GB firmwares I finally read I had to go into recovey mode and make a factory reset and wipe caches.
After this I was able to get into GB, root, install recovery and flash ParanoidAndroid
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Ladies and gentlemen,
I have a bit of a problem
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For the record, I have muddled through and solved this issue. Steps I took:
boot into Download mode
Odin flash the 16Gb PIT file only
then Odin flash CSC file (from Dr.Ketan's ICS) only
Reboot
It restarted into ICS with Samsung bits so I knew it had updated (Imilka's ROM)
Then I reflashed Chainfire's KJ1 in Odin, then in recovery flashed CM9 and gapps, rebooted. Then flashed latest CF-root from recovery.
All working well, apart from gmail not marking messages read despite a clearing of it's data and cache!
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