SGS2 Canadian Thread (Bell/Virgin/Sasktel/Rogers) Root/Unlock/Firmware/Modems/Mods

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mcshame

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mcshame said:
I'm pleased to say that with all the great info on this site, I did install KitKat with the cyanogenmod mod. I have been unable to unlock the phone per the instructions in this thread. I still seem to have the modem installed (I9100XXKI4) but I don't have an active SIM. Would this prevent me from unlocking?
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Feel like I'm having a conversation with myself ;) (I guess I am). I found a great app Play Store, GalaxySim Unlock App. It checks your Sansung phone, let you know if it will be able to unlock it, you pay $4 for pro version in the app after confirmation that it can, and seconds later, successfully unlock. after reboot with a Vodafone SIM in it, it welcomed me to roaming in Canada ;) (ouch, rates look really bad!!)

Very, very happy :laugh: I hope my noob questions and answers to myself helps others. I'm sure there are many legacy 3 year contracts coming to an end this year for the Galaxy S2 and S2 LTE.

Phone has a new lease on life for my daughter on a pay as you go...
 
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bacon612 said:
Mind posting a battery life screenshots?
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I don't use CM11, but typically my screen on time is 2 to 2.5 hours. I can usually leave it for about 2 days without needing a charge, so I have found that to be the average. I currently have a Moto G and trying to see what the battery life is compared to the S2, but I can't complain.
 
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jatorres

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Help pleasee !!!!

Hello everyone,

Please help me out, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100M from Bell Canada.
It's 4.1.2
I tried to root it with ODIN and now it won't go pass the screen that shows "Samsung galaxy SII I9100"

PLEASE I need to root this because I have no other phone, I really really appreciate your assistance!!!:(
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!
 
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jatorres said:
Hello everyone,

Please help me out, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100M from Bell Canada.
It's 4.1.2
I tried to root it with ODIN and now it won't go pass the screen that shows "Samsung galaxy SII I9100"

PLEASE I need to root this because I have no other phone, I really really appreciate your assistance!!!:(
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!
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You are blocked on the screen show Samsung galaxy SII I9100? If yes I suggest try keep the button "volume up" + "Home" + "Power" and in the menu wipe the data and the cache partition.
 
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Stef20 said:
You are blocked on the screen show Samsung galaxy SII I9100? If yes I suggest try keep the button "volume up" + "Home" + "Power" and in the menu wipe the data and the cache partition.
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Hi Stef20, I tried doing that but it gets stuck, when I select wipe data or the cache it shows the "loading icon" but nothing happens until I cancel it...:rolleyes:
 
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Did u already root it. After the installation did u get a successful msg

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

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The only thing I can figure out is u have messed up when the os been installed. Get the stock firmware install it via Odin . and root it again using a one click root app

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
 
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k4ktus

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question

Hello
1st.. i'd like to apologize if this was already discused and i didnt find.
So my question is: is it possible to unlock it for FREE and use a more modern firmware (prefferably cyanogenmod).
Somehow i succeed to unlock it only with Helroz unlocker, but it works only when it has a "stock" firmware and everytime i flash, i'd have to unlock again but it aint work more.

Anyone knows anything 'bout that ?
In case i didn't give enough info, say and i will reply as soon as possible, since.. im kinda in a rush to make it work =)
 
mrbuddy

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At some point (can't remember, think it was in ICS) the kernel was patched and old sim unlock methods didn't work any more. AFAIK the new ones all cost a couple of $ (but worth it to run newer CM).
 
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k4ktus

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Yeah, worth but .. kinda can't afford it anymore, since only my dad works and was the source of incoming, but now due to "crysis" in the company he works .. ain't give sallaries.. so kinda .. tight to afford to pay 35 euros for unlock .. while 35 euros .. uhm lets.. say .. its for 1 week for eating ..
 
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Sorry to hear that. Check out Galaxsim Unlock by spocky in play store. I thought it was only 2 eu but someone above said it's now ~3. Only other suggestion is stick with earlier firmware (like early cm9) that the old methods still work on.
 
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k4ktus

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uhm.. so far i dotn have an accoutn to pay via google, but lets say i'd manage to make it and etc.. but.. do u know if it really works ? =)
or at least.. how many chances of success there is =)
 
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I'm pretty sure it's the one I used (can't find it under 'my apps' to 100% confirm). It should let you know whether it can root your phone before you pay.
 
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k4ktus

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mrbuddy said:
I'm pretty sure it's the one I used (can't find it under 'my apps' to 100% confirm). It should let you know whether it can root your phone before you pay.
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Bro, i love you !!!
ThX to you, i managed to make google account(google wallet) and buy it..rebooted and it works, LOVE YOU !!
I just hope.. that.. its gonna be permanent.. cz if now my phone is unlocked.. im gonna try many roms =)) (though, i pretty much like the cyanogen.. maybe ill jsut try omnirom, since as far as i remember it drained less battery)

Onca again, thX for encouraging me to do that! ;)
 
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    KayvinM
    Button Combos:
    Download Mode: Volume Down+Home+Power
    Recovery Mode: Volume Up+Home+Power
    Once in recovery use volume keys to navigate, home button to select and power button to go back

    Official Firmware Version
    PDA: I9100MUGKG2
    Phone: I9100MUGKG2
    CSC: I9100MBMCKG2
    Product Code: GT-I9100LKMBMC

    Unlock

    Galaxy_S Unlock App by Helroz found here https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock&feature=search_result.

    Rooting

    CF-Root Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
    We do not have a CF-Root version of our kernel so just flash any kernel using the instructions provided in the link and flash the stock kernel back (found below). Root will remain as well as the CWM app but you will loose clockwork mod recovery.
    Alternative method:
    Zergrush exploit: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682&highlight=zegrush

    Yellow Triangle Removal

    Tutorial can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193091
    Alternatively you can use a Jig as it also resets the custom Rom counter

    I9100 Secret Codes

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193285

    All links below are for Gingerbread 2.3.3 MUGK2

    Stock Bell/Virgin Modem

    Directions: Use Odin and place .tar file in "phone" section
    Download
    Mirror: Download

    Stock Firmware

    Download
    Mirror: Download


    Stock Kernel

    Directions: Place .tar file in PDA section using ODIN
    Download
    Mirror: Download

    Bell CSC

    Directions: Flash with Odin in CSC section
    Download
    Mirror: Download

    Additional Modems:
    Some users are experiencing better Gps/Reception with the KH3/KI3 modem
    Directions: Unzip file and flash modem.bin with Odin under "phone" section

    I9100XXKH3-Download
    I9100XXKG6-Download
    I9100XXKI1-Download
    I9100XXKI3-Download
    I9100XXKI4-Download

    *CWM Compatible Modems can be found here


    Flashing Instructions​

    How to install the latest firmware on your phone. This will also get rid of Bell's bloatware:

    1) Make sure you have working drivers installed on your computer. If you do not, the easiest way is to download Kies and it will install it for you.

    2) Install Odin 1.85 on your computer (attached at the bottom of this post)

    3) Pick any firmware version you would like to flash from Intratech's thread linked here. The firmware is arranged from oldest to newest so the last ones are obviously going to be the newest.

    4) Start Odin in "administrator" mode and make sure Kies is not running in the background. Use task manager to check

    5) Place your downloaded firmware .tar or .md5 file into the PDA section in Odin. Make sure re-partition is not selected. Auto reboot and reset time should be selected by default.

    6) Remove any external sd cards and the sim card from your phone (precaution) then reboot into download or hold volume down + home + power key. If a warning pops up press the volume up key to continue.

    7) Connect your phone to the computer with the USB cable. You should see the I.D:Com port turn yellow.

    8) Once you are certain everything is where it should be, select START. Once the process has completed your phone will re-boot. Exit out of Odin. That's it!

    Optional (Rooting)

    9) If you wish to root your will need to download a cf-root kernel that matches the firmware you just flashed from here. For example if you flashed XXKI4 then you will need to download the cf-root kernel that ends with XXKI4

    10) Restart Odin and place the kernel .tar file in the PDA section, connect your phone and press START.

    Alternative TWlaunchers​

    Since upgrading to 2.3.4/2.3.5 firmwares, some (including myself) have noticed some lag/stuttering when flipping through homescreens. I find that this gets worse when using the program monitor widget. I put together some alternatives that I pulled from the US variants of the Galaxy S2.
    I have tested them and they have pretty much eliminated the issue. I personally find them much smoother. These are stock Twlaunchers with no mods. The files can be found at the bottom of this post. Requires Root.

    Directions: These files a deodexed but will work with Odexed Firmwares (I tested on 2.3.5) Make sure to download another launcher and use it as your primary. While using an alternative launcher, back up the twlauncher.apk and .odex files under system app then the libglcanvas.so under system/lib. Then delete twlauncher.odex. Boot into CWM recovery and flash the new twlauncher. If you do not have CWM recovery you can also unzip the file and drop the .apk into system/app and the .so into system/lib.


    AT&T
    App version: 2.3.4
    Features: Long press on menu button brings up search. Endless scrolling through home screens. Option to set app drawer alphabetically.

    Epic 4G Touch (Sprint)
    App version: 2.3.4
    Features: Option to set app drawer alphabetically.

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    Features: Long press on menu button brings up search. Endless scrolling through homescreens and widget selection screen. Option to set app drawer alphabetically.



    credits: Intratech, x-cimo
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    KayvinM said:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
    Currently the best 3 choices that is closest to our firmware version are:
    CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
    CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
    CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
    Note: You will not be able to revert back to the stock kernel until Samsung releases our Firmware
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    CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip is not even close to our version of android. It is a 2.3.4 kernel. Just because it says KG2, doesn't mean it's the same. That only refers to a single geographical area's release for a month. I'll explain:

    The rom letter versions are actually based upon 5 letters, not 3. There are several variants of KG2. Basically, the Samsung naming convention is as follows:
    Model name: I9100M
    Provider/Area: UG (Bell/Virgin/Sasktel)
    Rom Version: KG2

    Now, the rom version can get broken down into each letter as well...
    K = 2011
    G = July
    2 = 2nd version that month.

    All area's roms are developed completely separate from each other...

    Ours is UGKG2. Which is unavailable for download from the Samsung servers, so we're not able to actually get back to stock, or make any kind of custom firmwares/kernels based upon it.

    All the other ones, including ZS, JP, and XX are completely different roms and kernels than what we have on our Bell phones.

    The KG2 that either of those 3 kernels are based on are either 2.3.4 roms or different 2.3.3 roms. So, matching that is no different than installing a KG1 or KG3 or any KF* CF-Root kernels. ChainFire has not made a CF-Root based upon UGKG2 yet, so no matter what one you install, it's not based upon our rom, meaning you can basically install ANY CF-Root Kernel and as long as your phone still works with it, it doesn't matter. All the roms are completely different and the naming convention has nothing to do with each other unless all 5 letters/numbers match up.

    Lesson of the night???? Just because a pile of uninformed people on a forum agree about something, it doesn't make it correct...
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    UGKG2 firmware and kernel now available in the carrier firmware thread.
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    cue_32
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    turki_00 said:
    How to root sgs2 from BELL (GT-9100M)?

    details steps plz for a beginner
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    -Download and install ODIN on your PC.
    -From XDA, download the kernel CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip(ZIP.File)
    -unzip the above file and it will unzip itself to CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.tar (TAR File)
    -Fire up ODIN and under 'PDA' browse to the above mentioned .tar file.
    -Place your phone on download mode (either USB jig, or boot it up while holding vol down+home+power)
    -once in download mode, plug in to the computer.
    -everything should be default settings in ODIN,butmake sure repartition and flashlock IS NOT ticked.
    -click start
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
    DONE
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    SndChsr said:
    Yea, see the problem with custom roms is that often....no, ALWAYS I have to load the stock Bell modem, because on any other modem I roam all the time and my wireless hotspot does not seem to work. If I could extract this modem from the newly released bell ics then I would give it a try.

    Also, last custom rom I tried was Litening but the email on it did not work properly and kept freezing. Also I would miss the samsung SocialHub. I like how it consolidates all my messages and email.
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    Here ya go friend (CWM LD3 Modem just for you): http://www.2shared.com/file/XXCsXgiS/LKABMC_MODEM_XXLD3.html

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    pnjbibomb said:
    Anyone have the ld3 modem..
    I am using d4 from with lps modem..would really like to see if there is a big difference with ld3 modem on signal quality..

    Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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    Installed it this afternoon, signal has been locked on full bars ever since. Did not try gps and things like that though.

    http://www.2shared.com/file/XXCsXgiS/LKABMC_MODEM_XXLD3.html

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