Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 SGS2 Modding Thread

Ghandee · 29-11-2011 10:45am

Improbable wrote: »

Can't tell you exactly because I don't know which network you're on.

Hi, 3 Ireland

aidog · 29-11-2011 4:22pm

Improbable wrote: »

Hmm. Have you gone into task manager and killed anything with "kies" in the name before opening up odin? It's not enough to just exit out of the Kies program, you have to actually go and kill all the processes via task manager or else it may odin from accessing the phone. Make sure you end all the kies processes BEFORE opening up odin. If that doesn't work, post here again and we can try something else.

thanks for replying,i have killed all in task manager and still nothing,i even plugged my phone into the computer without odin open and it wouldnt recognize it,it says one of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it:o

Improbable · 29-11-2011 4:43pm

Ghandee wrote: »

Hi, 3 Ireland

If you want, you can download the KI8 firmware from 3 with all the associated carrier branding etc HERE.

You can download the stock kernel to go with that version HERE. The password for the 2nd one is intratech@XDA

aidog wrote: »

thanks for replying,i have killed all in task manager and still nothing,i even plugged my phone into the computer without odin open and it wouldnt recognize it,it says one of the usb devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it:o

Is there another computer that you can try it with? If you can, then do it. If it still doesn't work, there may be an issue with the phone.

Irish Gunner · 29-11-2011 5:22pm

Improbable wrote: »

Someone else answered the rest so I'll just answer this bit. Yes, they mean the internal memory. You don't need an external card to do it. Just copy it to the phone memory and then follow the instructions as you posted them earlier.

done all that and installed

Now stuck at boot screen ???? how can I get it back working again do I have to remove or re install a rom?

Improbable · 29-11-2011 8:41pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

done all that and installed

Now stuck at boot screen ???? how can I get it back working again do I have to remove or re install a rom?

If the boot screen is looping, follow the instructions here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499

Irish Gunner · 29-11-2011 11:21pm

Rooted it back to Stock Rom and then used Back up to restore it back

Now on Litening as this is the last back up I did

Looking at other ROMS now so any good ones that are good on battery power

Improbable · 30-11-2011 12:48am

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Rooted it back to Stock Rom and then used Back up to restore it back

Now on Litening as this is the last back up I did

Looking at other ROMS now so any good ones that are good on battery power

TBH, I don't think battery power is as much of a concern as most people seem to think. The standby/poweroff drain was supposedly fixed in the KI1 firmware. Just turn off wifi/gps when you're not using them. If you really want to conserve battery power, you can get an app called Juice Defender which can automatically manage a lot of different battery saving tools.

Irish Gunner · 30-11-2011 1:24am

Thanks have Juice Defender so using that already

Just that Litening Rom is more than likely dead as a Rom there has been no update since August. May go back to Ultra Toxic Rom but Litening is pretty decent

Just wanted to try another Rom as Ultra still in a state of development

Improbable · 30-11-2011 1:42am

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Thanks have Juice Defender so using that already

Just that Litening Rom is more than likely dead as a Rom there has been no update since August. May go back to Ultra Toxic Rom but Litening is pretty decent

Just wanted to try another Rom as Ultra still in a state of development

Try Rarity or Omega XT. If you're feeling more adventurous, have a go at Cyanogen.

LukeS_ · 30-11-2011 4:51am

Just want to throw in the suggestion of MIUI too. It has everything I need.

Is it normal to be on around 30% at about 4pm after unplugging at 8am with data on but no sync? My iPhone would usually be on around 60%, and I thought the SII had better battery life?

Improbable · 30-11-2011 5:04am

LukeS_ wrote: »

Just want to throw in the suggestion of MIUI too. It has everything I need.

Is it normal to be on around 30% at about 4pm after unplugging at 8am with data on but no sync? My iPhone would usually be on around 60%, and I thought the SII had better battery life?

Depends on what you're doing with it.

Auvers · 30-11-2011 1:21pm

running with CheckROM 3.1.1 and Siyah V2.1.1 and very impressed with battery life getting almost full day with heavy usage and rock stability with the kernel and ROM

best combo I have ever used

the Ice Cream Sandwich 1.5 Domination skin works also very nicely with this combo

donkey balls · 30-11-2011 3:15pm

Hi all,

I'm going be getting a Samsung galaxy s2 today which is locked to another network anyone know were I can get the phone unlocked or if it can be done by myself?
I have to say after playing around with my mates phone the other day I'm really impressed with it hence why I'm getting one today both himself and his brother were self confessed apple fan boys till they got there hands on the galaxy as for myself it looks like Nokia wont be getting anymore custom of me unless they manage to make a handset like the galaxy.

aidog · 30-11-2011 10:13pm

how long does it take to say flash lightning rom 2.0??mine starts then got stuck for ages and didnt move so i took the bat out

aidog · 30-11-2011 10:34pm

would you believe i forgot and now i cant turn on my phone,balls:(

aidog · 30-11-2011 10:39pm

ok so im usin another laptop now and its started

i have FACTORYFS in the top box is this normal?seems to be doing better than my own laptop anyway..time will tell...im crapping myself:eek:

edit;....im stuck on the loading screen were it has the S

Improbable · 01-12-2011 2:23am

aidog wrote: »

ok so im usin another laptop now and its started

i have FACTORYFS in the top box is this normal?seems to be doing better than my own laptop anyway..time will tell...im crapping myself:eek:

edit;....im stuck on the loading screen were it has the S

If the boot screen is looping, follow the instructions here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1108499

LukeS_ · 01-12-2011 3:31am

donkey balls wrote: »

Hi all,

I'm going be getting a Samsung galaxy s2 today which is locked to another network anyone know were I can get the phone unlocked or if it can be done by myself?
I have to say after playing around with my mates phone the other day I'm really impressed with it hence why I'm getting one today both himself and his brother were self confessed apple fan boys till they got there hands on the galaxy as for myself it looks like Nokia wont be getting anymore custom of me unless they manage to make a handset like the galaxy.

There are various apps on the Market once you have root. I used one called Galaxy S unlocker, just because it saves your EFS if you'll ever need it again.

aidog · 01-12-2011 11:05am

Improbable wrote: »

If the boot screen is looping, follow the instructions here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1108499

thanks again for the reply,i have it working now..i cleared all data and installed litening rom 1.5 instead of 2.0 and it worked perfectly!happy camper now

love the blue theme and settings,i cant say i notice it being much faster but anyway..just looking for a kernel for overclocking now,any recomendations?

thanks again for the help,much appreciated:cool:

Improbable · 01-12-2011 3:18pm

aidog wrote: »

thanks again for the reply,i have it working now..i cleared all data and installed litening rom 1.5 instead of 2.0 and it worked perfectly!happy camper now

love the blue theme and settings,i cant say i notice it being much faster but anyway..just looking for a kernel for overclocking now,any recomendations?

thanks again for the help,much appreciated:cool:

Ultratoxic runs the same themes as Litening Rom as far as I know. It's also based on a Siyah kernel which allows cpu modifications. Install that rom HERE, and then download an app called SetCpu. You can get it for free if you're an XDA member so just sign up on their site and download it HERE. I would be careful with it though. Setting it too high can damage your phone if you're not careful.

aidog · 01-12-2011 3:30pm

Improbable wrote: »

Ultratoxic runs the same themes as Litening Rom as far as I know. It's also based on a Siyah kernel which allows cpu modifications. Install that rom HERE, and then download an app called SetCpu. You can get it for free if you're an XDA member so just sign up on their site and download it HERE. I would be careful with it though. Setting it too high can damage your phone if you're not careful.

strange ive just been looking at ultrasoxic just now,i have gone back to 2.3.3 when i loaded the 1.5rom..so was looking at this one.

i know it says flash stock rom before doing the ultratoxic rom,but do i have to if i backed up?

Improbable · 01-12-2011 4:17pm

aidog wrote: »

strange ive just been looking at ultrasoxic just now,i have gone back to 2.3.3 when i loaded the 1.5rom..so was looking at this one.

i know it says flash stock rom before doing the ultratoxic rom,but do i have to if i backed up?

You should always follow the instructions from the ROM developer. There's a lot less hassle that way.

Atomic Pineapple · 01-12-2011 7:31pm

Anyone know where I can get the Stock 2.3.4 ROM Base - XXKI1 Kernel - I9100XXKI4 ?

Ghandee · 01-12-2011 7:46pm

draffodx wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get the Stock 2.3.4 ROM Base - XXKI1 Kernel - I9100XXKI4 ?

Hi draffodx.

Try looking on samfirmware.com

On phone now, but if your around later, I will try posting a link. (you will need to register on the site to download though.)

Improbable · 02-12-2011 9:24pm

draffodx wrote: »

Anyone know where I can get the Stock 2.3.4 ROM Base - XXKI1 Kernel - I9100XXKI4 ?

This should be what you're looking for:

http://www.multiupload.com/GQXU786O28

PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Android 2.3.4

The XXKI4 Kernel is here:

http://www.multiupload.com/2FF735VQD5

The password for the kernel file is: intratech@XDA

Irish Gunner · 05-12-2011 11:34am

Few questions

Have [ROM][2.3.6][XWKK5] UltraToxic Rom v8.0 - Lite'ning Themed installed with Siyah Kernal 2.2

Phone keeps on rebooting regularly. I have seen on Xda that it maybe due to Dolphin Browser. Anyone else have this issue and did they remove Dolphin? what other good browsers are there?

I want to do a back up with titanium. I Click on Batch and then Back up all user apps +system data of which there are 203. It starts and then the phone reboots so no back up done.I would like to have a back up so that If I do move to another Rom I can always revert back to this one. Re booted in recovery and fixed permissions and then rebooted. Tried to back up go to about 3% & phone rebooted again no back up done.Tried backing them up separately and the same thing happens when I go to backup all the system data of which there are 164. The Back up of the user apps went ok? If I do a full wipe this would clear all the crap from the ROM and I would have to flash it again but have not back up correct? Any other way to back up a Rom?
Thanks

Zagato · 05-12-2011 4:21pm

Irish Gunner wrote: »

Few questions

Have [ROM][2.3.6][XWKK5] UltraToxic Rom v8.0 - Lite'ning Themed installed with Siyah Kernal 2.2
Phone keeps on rebooting regularly. I have seen on Xda that it maybe due to Dolphin Browser. Anyone else have this issue and did they remove Dolphin? what other good browsers are there?
I want to do a back up with titanium. I Click on Batch and then Back up all user apps +system data of which there are 203. It starts and then the phone reboots so no back up done.I would like to have a back up so that If I do move to another Rom I can always revert back to this one. Re booted in recovery and fixed permissions and then rebooted. Tried to back up go to about 3% & phone rebooted again no back up done.Tried backing them up separately and the same thing happens when I go to backup all the system data of which there are 164. The Back up of the user apps went ok? If I do a full wipe this would clear all the crap from the ROM and I would have to flash it again but have not back up correct? Any other way to back up a Rom?

Thanks

You can't back up the ROM with Titanium, what you want is to either back up the entire ROM -which you should do through the recovery menu, or back up your apps and their data (Titanium). I do not back up system data with Titanium, as it should be in the new ROM that is flashed. I also back up texts separately with 'SMS backup and restore' and my contacts are on Google.

seanp_25 · 05-12-2011 5:55pm

Gonna try one of the ICS alpha builds for a few hours.

Will a Nandroid backup let me restore my phone exactly as it is now? I'm on CyanogenMod 7.2.0 RC0 nightly.

All apps, settings, homescreens, etc restored?

Or will I have to use Titanium Backup also?

Zagato · 05-12-2011 6:15pm

seanp_25 wrote: »

Gonna try one of the ICS alpha builds for a few hours.

Will a Nandroid backup let me restore my phone exactly as it is now? I'm on CyanogenMod 7.2.0 RC0 nightly.

All apps, settings, homescreens, etc restored?

Or will I have to use Titanium Backup also?

It should do, but have never actually had to use it, so can't confirm

Irish Gunner · 05-12-2011 6:55pm

Zagato wrote: »

You can't back up the ROM with Titanium, what you want is to either back up the entire ROM -which you should do through the recovery menu, or back up your apps and their data (Titanium). I do not back up system data with Titanium, as it should be in the new ROM that is flashed. I also back up texts separately with 'SMS backup and restore' and my contacts are on Google.

Went into Recovery and then tried to back up and it said that it 'Can't mount backup path'

I have used Titanium to restore my phone back to litening rom previously so not sure why cannot do it now?

Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 SGS2 Modding Thread

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