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[Q] Restoring galaxy s2

Hi guys , new to the forum so sorry if this is a noob question....
I have not rooted my galaxy but I have installed a beta version of ice cream sandwich , however I don't like it and would like to restore my phone to its original setting on gingerbread but not sure how to , I've got my original kernel which is XWKE2 but now stumped what to do next , I've searched through the site , but to be honest I don't know what I'm looking for...
Can someone point me in the right direction...
If it helps I'm on the O2 network in the uk
Many thanks
Dog

Dogfood09 said:
Hi guys , new to the forum so sorry if this is a noob question....
I have not rooted my galaxy but I have installed a beta version of ice cream sandwich , however I don't like it and would like to restore my phone to its original setting on gingerbread but not sure how to , I've got my original kernel which is XWKE2 but now stumped what to do next , I've searched through the site , but to be honest I don't know what I'm looking for...
Can someone point me in the right direction...
If it helps I'm on the O2 network in the uk
Many thanks
Dog
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I assume you've got the i9100 model.
The first thing you want to do, is get to the correct forum. General discussion isn't going to be much help for a model-specific question.
The thread you're looking for can be found here.
If you want more information, try searching google for 'samsung galaxy s2 how to return to stock'... or check the 'stickies' in the parent forum to the thread above (stickies = useful threads that have been bookmarked by mods which will always appear at the top of the list of threads in a forum).
The stickies are marked sticky, because they're the FAQs of the forums. I actually have better things to do than hold your hand and guide you through the process. Sorry if I sound like a ****, I really hope this helped, but you've gotta read and research the topic like the rest of us.

what you need to do is flash a stock from back on your device and optionally a rooting kernel ( if you want it rooted of course. if not you can just skip this part).
there's a dedicated thread for this although I'm unsure as to which sub forum it lies. look for 'carrier-branded firmware for odin' and pick the one for o2.

Wrong forum...
Have you tried doing a factory reset? Usually fixes things like this.

Hello and help.

Hello forum.
i am getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tomorrow all i know is its running stock 4.2.1,i am a complete novice to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
can someone please point me to best and easy rooting tutorials and how to flash a rom etc been reading threads and still i don't have a clue
what rom fully boots the fastest.?
any help much appriecated guys
many thanks

Hi,
to install CWM Recovery and root the tab, you can follow these instructions (point A) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722745
Then if you want to install a custom rom, follow these instruction (this is for CyanogenMod 10.1 but I think it is the same way to install other roms) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052290

sas007 said:
Hello forum.
i am getting a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 tomorrow all i know is its running stock 4.2.1,i am a complete novice to Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
can someone please point me to best and easy rooting tutorials and how to flash a rom etc been reading threads and still i don't have a clue
what rom fully boots the fastest.?
any help much appriecated guys
many thanks
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Are you purchasing new ? Or are getting this second hand ? The only reason I ask is because 4.2.1 is not the "stock" software at this time.
Mine came stock with 4.0.4, and I have read that they are now shipping with 4.1.1 installed
The only 4.2.1 version currently out is the custom CyanogenMod 10.1 ROM.
May just be a typo on your original post - but figured I would ask just in case
Regards,
Sent from my GT-P3110 using Tapatalk HD

yep your right its 4.1.many thanks for all your imput everyone very greatfull

Change the title of your thread to reflect your question. This will help others in your situation to quickly find and learn from your post, in turn hopefully preventing more 'how do I root/flash' threads.

Galaxy T595 Jellybean Kernal required

Hello guys,
I have been using XDA since so long and have updated many of my phones, the only problem is that i have never posted anything.
Well being a junior here, i couldn't post where i actually had to so i am using Q&A Session
Was going through Jelly Bean update of Samsung Galaxy Vibrany T595, i have downloaded all relevant files except Kernal, that link is showing 404 Error with mario game screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1775525&page=72&nocache=1
This is the forum, i just need the working link for kernal so that i may begin updating this phone
Thanks in advance, Experts!

Try using the hellybean thread over there and find the new kernels. Also, try flashing the rom itself. Loved it back then.
Sent from my Galaxy S III

[Q] Porting AOSPA/CM10.1 on Pantech a840s Stuck on boot animation

Hi. I need help. Like the title says. Ive been trying to port the Android 3.15 for my device.
Ive used this tutorials here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232773
and this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179629
(Thank You youve been helpful and informative.)
and since im a newbie here at xda im not allowed to post there yet and this is the only place im allowed to post.
I had some troubles using those tutorials like set_perm but i solved it myself. And it seems like everything is working fine. no error no nothing. and it flashed fine. but i cant get seem to get past the boot animation. Im stuck.
Now the question is. What do I do?
btw im using Pantech Sky a840s on an unofficial port Paranoid Android Build 2.99 by Mizal (pa_ef44s-2.99-27DEC2012-211136-PARANOID.zip) Which is the ROM im using for my BASE. Rooted and on CWM 6.0.1.3
Ill post the link IF im allowed to do just that.
(I cant seem to find the Rules and Regulations Page. Sorry. I know its posted when i registered but i didnt read it)
I used ROMS of Galaxy S2/S3/Nexus (similar device to mine)
Thank you so much. any help will be much appreciated.
Pantech a840s... Y U NO GO PAST BOOT?

anyone?

still... unanswered... searched the forum but nothing too.

kianjhay03 said:
still... unanswered... searched the forum but nothing too.
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Im doing everything that i can too. but it seems like when i try to copy framework it just stops there.
i tried 4.1 to 4.1 4.2 to 4.2. used ROM porter 3-4 manual port instructions... to no avail. i tried posting my question to each and every1 but no one can answer. hmm... im stuck.

kianjhay03 said:
Im doing everything that i can too. but it seems like when i try to copy framework it just stops there.
i tried 4.1 to 4.1 4.2 to 4.2. used ROM porter 3-4 manual port instructions... to no avail. i tried posting my question to each and every1 but no one can answer. hmm... im stuck.
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I tried alot of roms too.
But i really want to try LiquidSmooth ROM / Paranoid Android 3+... *sighs*

kianjhay03 said:
I tried alot of roms too.
But i really want to try LiquidSmooth ROM / Paranoid Android 3+... *sighs*
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Man, the stock ROM for vega s5 is very good (of course you have only 2 option for language but I think English is very good). I am newbie too and if you really want to progress on your project, please share with me and we can do it together like a team. The reason noone answered is cos' a840s is very rare here
For the port ROM, I suggest we should use the Panaroid source for S3 north america or htc one x north america which is same hardware as pantech

Hi I just got an A84oSP, I'm in Korea and it's loaded with a ton of bloatware that I want to remove. Any link to a proceedure for rooting it, links to custom recoveries or links to ROMs, nothing fancy, (Stability > Battery > Preformance) would usually be my priorities for a ROM...Usually basic CM does that for me, but can't find any..

[Q] skyrocket - i727r are basically the exact same except for radio?

First thanks everyone for all your help and knowledge. I'm fairly new to android but have been flashing more ROMs then pictures lately and I'm wondering what are the differences between the two. In terms of software.I flash skyrocket ROMs without a second thought but some work and some can't find virgin network.

lljeffll said:
First thanks everyone for all your help and knowledge. I'm fairly new to android but have been flashing more ROMs then pictures lately and I'm wondering what are the differences between the two. In terms of software.I flash skyrocket ROMs without a second thought but some work and some can't find virgin network.
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the answer is right above your post, its a sticky
q.19 in READ THIS B4 POSTING | THE MOST Common Questions Answered HERE
edit: didnt see about your virgin prob, depends which radio/frequency/apns q.1c, its a hit or miss