[Q]What is wrong with my phone?!

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So long story short:
Had android 2.3.4 (custom kernel rom etc) and wanted to update it to something newer (WHY DID I DO THAT WHYYYYYY) so as almost 90% of the people out there "yeah i know stuffs 'bout computers... so a phone won't be a problem... don't make me laugh" WAS I WRONG. So i found a how to step by step theandroidsoul com/android-4-0-ics-ice-cream-sandwich-update-for-galaxy-s-2-ii
Transfer the Android 4.0 file you downloaded in step 1 above to phone’s internal sdcard. Just remember the location where you transfer it — you’ll need it in step 8 and step 10 below.
So i did... AFTER i unzipped it... didn't know. After that came:
Wipe system, data and Cache.
In recovery, go to “mounts and storage”.
To wipe system, select “format /system”. Choose “Yes – Format” on the next screen.
To wipe data, select “format /data”. Choose “Yes – Format” on the next screen.
To wipe cache, select “format /cache”. Choose “Yes – Format” on the next screen.
AND **** HIT THE FAN
Since the file is unzipped the Clockwork Recovery(v 4.0.1.4) can't find it only its folders... so i was stuck. The phone didn't load, it sits on the logo with the (!) in a yellow triangle. When i try to flash it with odin (tried with 1.83 and 1.85) even with "pit" i get stuck at
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_I9100XWKK5_CL754841_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.m d5 is valid.
<OSM> MODEM_I9100XXKI4_REV_02_CL1065910.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXKJ3.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
After some minutes it says
To be added as i am waiting for it
So i tried with a sd card recovery put a recovery kernel or... w/e the F it is go to "choose zip from sd card" find the folder "external sd" aaaaaaaand... NOPE it won't show me the zip file... cool eh? So... um... help?
I've tried on another pc still the same problems...

Are you sure you are in download mode, try diffrent usb cables, kill all kies processes with task manager, try to reinstall kies and then try again, also try heimdall, if you don't have mac and nothing else has worked, you could set up virtual mac and then use heimdall. Hope this helps

Edit: I'm not sure if I understanded right, but did you managr to get to cwm after you wiped and rebooted?

Sent from my sgs2 running cm9 using xda app

I had the Same Problem, but i was able to load a nandroid Backup. Ti starts to woork again, but with usb error like yours.
Then i tryed mobile odin. I flashed back the original Rom from 3 italy.
doing this my phone Blocks completely. Nothing woeks, nor recovery nor normal boot nor download. My luck. i had to send IT to Service to fix IT. They fixed it for free in guaranty.

Originally Posted by Makrilli

Are you sure you are in download mode, try diffrent usb cables, kill all kies processes with task manager, try to reinstall kies and then try again, also try heimdall, if you don't have mac and nothing else has worked, you could set up virtual mac and then use heimdall. Hope this helps

Edit: I'm not sure if I understanded right, but did you managr to get to cwm after you wiped and rebooted?

Sent from my sgs2 running cm9 using xda app

Well... i dont know anymore if im in download mode "ClockworkMod Recovery"... will find another cable and try it. Didn't have kies before this happened... installed it nothing, deleted it nothing. I'll try this heimdall... All the wiping was done in cmw(which i am in right now) tried to find the new software and couldn't so i rebooted and... the rest is history

Originally Posted by aliconii

I had the Same Problem, but i was able to load a nandroid Backup. Ti starts to woork again, but with usb error like yours.
Then i tryed mobile odin. I flashed back the original Rom from 3 italy.
doing this my phone Blocks completely. Nothing woeks, nor recovery nor normal boot nor download. My luck. i had to send IT to Service to fix IT. They fixed it for free in guaranty.

Well i'll try to fix it during the weekend and if nothing happens... i'll try that

Try re-downloading your ROM you want to flash, to your computer. Then load Odin, follow the steps. Only to get your phone into download mode press and hold volume down, home and power on all at the same time. Keep holding them until the screen comes on and the phone will go into download mode. Then connect it to your PC. Wait until the PC recognises your phone and you have a yellow box with com highlighted in Odin. Then flash your ROM. Make sure you do exactly like the guide. Your phone should be ok.

Good luck!

GT-I9100
CheckROM RevoHD V6
ICS Domination CR1 plus mods!
CF-Root 5.0

Jesus... F... Christ... i'm probably one of those STUPID customers that we see in the "ffffuuu and rage comics"... Download mode is VOLUME DOWN, Home and Power... i was pushing Volume UP, Home and power thus putting the phone in recovery... oh my God... Put my name on the wall of shame

Yes that's right volume down! Once it is in download mode you should be able to flash as normal
through Odin

GT-I9100
CheckROM RevoHD V6
ICS Domination CR
1 plus mods!
CF-Root 5.0

lol it happens my friend it happens, my case is that I forgot to press the home button to access recoverry mode and I was about to call my mom for a hug