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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.

[Q] Galaxy Note 2 issue - PLEASE HELP

First of all please accept my apologies if I am posting in the incorrect site location - this isn't the most user friendly site I've ever come across, but it is definately helpful to to get help from you friendly and helpful people!
I've just purchased a Galaxy Note 2 (N7105 Vodafone Australia). I've managed to unlock, root and install TWRP perfectly.
My problem is that I've tried three different custom roms (and made donations to say thanks) in the last few days and none of them seem to work properly with the s pen. The three roms I've tried are Cyanogen, Android Revolution and Omega (in that order). All three of these roms seem great, until I take out the s pen....
The only one of these three roms that will even recognise when the pen touches the screen is Cyanogen (which is the only of the three roms that don't come with the samsung s pen apps). Both Android Revolution and Omega came with the s pen apps pre-installed, but don't seem to work with the s pen at all?? Am I doing something wrong? Are there s pen drivers or something that I need to install? Omega is currently installed and it does vibrate and make a noise when I remove the pen from the dock, but does nothing when the pen touches the screen.
Another thing to note before anyone tries installing these roms on this device is that, after installing Android Revolution or Omega, the phone has no reception and says sim isn't installed. I managed to correct this on Android Revolution by installing the modem driver on top of the rom - this took me a day or two to figure out it was the issue and how to fix! But it doesn't seem to fix the problem with Omega rom, which is my favourite (apart from the problems listed).
I know its a pretty new phone and therefore there aren't many tried and tested roms, but the three I've tried are pretty common so I was expecting more information about them online than what I've found. Any assistance or advice in relation to getting the s pen to function and the phone to recognise the sim card on Omega v13 with my N7105 would be greatly appreciated. If I can't fix this pretty quickly I'm going back to stock rom until there's more info out there about roms that work with the N7105.
thanks

No mistake posting here but since note 2 has a dedicated forum, you should ask it there.
note 2 Q&A
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Lifehacker7 said:
No mistake posting here but since note 2 has a dedicated forum, you should ask it there.
note 2 Q&A
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LIFE!
IT'S WHAT YOU MAKE OUT OF IT!
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Ok thanks I'll try there. Thanks for the quick response.

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Hey not sure if you found what you were looking for over in the Note II forum or not but it sounds to me like you are flashing the wrong ROM. I had similar issues with the SIM not being recognized on my Note II. I was trying the same ROMs you mentioned. Make sure the ROM you are flashing is for the exact model phone you have. Also, some ROMs will require you to flash the correct radio for your carrier.
Definitely head over to the Note II forum to find more specific information but keep those things in mind! Hope this helps!

cdt710 said:
Hey not sure if you found what you were looking for over in the Note II forum or not but it sounds to me like you are flashing the wrong ROM. I had similar issues with the SIM not being recognized on my Note II. I was trying the same ROMs you mentioned. Make sure the ROM you are flashing is for the exact model phone you have. Also, some ROMs will require you to flash the correct radio for your carrier.
Definitely head over to the Note II forum to find more specific information but keep those things in mind! Hope this helps!
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Thanks. Somebody PM'd me with a link to a few Note 2 roms - but the forum won't let me post it because I'm too new of a member. If anyone needs it just PM me.
I'm trying Aroma, but am now havings issues with TWRP seeing the zip file... I'm still trying - currently copying the zip to the TWRP folder on the sd card because I've found some forums about TWRP reading zips from internal storage. I've also had issues with Clockworkmod on this Note 2, so would rather not have to go back to it. Clockworkmod worked well for me for years on my old trusty HTC Desire HD, but really made a mess of the Note 2... I've only had this phone 8 days and had sooo many issues with just trying to get a custom rom running!! Even if this works, its only Android 4.1.2 - Whereas I've got 4.2.1 running smooth as butter on a two year old HTC

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who_killed_santa said:
Thanks. Somebody PM'd me with a link to a few Note 2 roms - but the forum won't let me post it because I'm too new of a member. If anyone needs it just PM me.
I'm trying Aroma, but am now havings issues with TWRP seeing the zip file... I'm still trying - currently copying the zip to the TWRP folder on the sd card because I've found some forums about TWRP reading zips from internal storage. I've also had issues with Clockworkmod on this Note 2, so would rather not have to go back to it. Clockworkmod worked well for me for years on my old trusty HTC Desire HD, but really made a mess of the Note 2... I've only had this phone 8 days and had sooo many issues with just trying to get a custom rom running!! Even if this works, its only Android 4.1.2 - Whereas I've got 4.2.1 running smooth as butter on a two year old HTC
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Cool deal. I hope you get it worked out. That is strange that Clockwordmod is giving you issues. That is what I use and it has treated me well. Maybe it has to do with the difference in hardware since I have the US AT&T version? Good luck!

[Completed] Galaxy i9300 first time ROM flash

Hello, I have SIII i9300 international and I would like to speed up my phone. So I figured it could be done with flashing some new ROM onto it, because I´ve been having stock ROM for 3 years on it and I did not mind at all. I have no idea about anything concerning this, except that I need a ROM, some flashing software and a bit of luck so I won't brick my phone. Thanks for the pointing in right direction.

How do I perform backup of ROM?

pingo10 said:
Hello, I have SIII i9300 international and I would like to speed up my phone. So I figured it could be done with flashing some new ROM onto it, because I´ve been having stock ROM for 3 years on it and I did not mind at all. I have no idea about anything concerning this, except that I need a ROM, some flashing software and a bit of luck so I won't brick my phone. Thanks for the pointing in right direction.
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I would suggest posting your question in the specific Q&A Help thread for your device > http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/help-thread-galaxy-s3-question-t2690307
One of the experts should be able to help you.
Good Luck.

[Completed] N910GDTU1BOC5 deodex

Hi all,
I have an Australian Galaxy Note 4 with N910GDTU1BOC5 firmware, rooted, TWRP recovery, Touchwiz, Lollipop 5.01.
I have been searching for a way to get Xposed Framework running for months but no luck. I really want to stick with Touchwiz and I don't want to consider CWM or other roms (I know CWM is great because I tried it, but it's just not for me).
For the life of me I can't find a deodexed Touchwiz rom I can download and the idea of creating my own deodexed rom is over my head.
I have recently read that some Australian users have successfully flashed Indian roms because the hardware is the same, but I still cannot find a deodexed rom to download for this firmware.
I know I must be doing something wrong or searching for the wrong stuff. Can someone please point me in the right direction or share a link?
I'm sure other Aussie Note 4 users must have the same problems. If I could find a solution I'd be happy to share or host a rom for others to download.
Thanks in advance for any positive feedback

Hi there,
You'd be best served asking for help from the experts who own your device here:
[NOOB FRIENDLY] Ask the question!
Good luck

Thank you,
I'll give that a shot.

[Completed] Steps for installing custom rom on HTC Desire 700 dual Sim

Hello people,
So I've been using this phone for quite some time(HTC desire 700 dual Sim) it's running on stock Android which is 4.1.2(it sucks, I know) I am not super good at phone and stuff but I am quite interested and I have already rooted this phone. The problem is that I cant find a custom recovery and custom rom (I would like any new ones, like android 6.0,which obviously will never make it officially into) so yes, I prefer 6.0 or similar ones... I would like to request you guys to help me in this. Would like detailed step to step instructions. I know my phone is stupid and I should replace it but atm I am not willing to buy anything since I have to pay rent. Thank you all. Sorry for my bad english.

Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
I'm not finding a forum or thread that will help you, try posting your question in the forum linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
The experts there may be able to help. Good luck.