Hi,
Please forgive my ignorace, if any... spent weeks browsing through forums and still have some questions. Hope you guys will tell "yes" or "no" for some of them here..
My device tells the following:
model: SGH-T959
firmware: 2.2
baseband: T959UVKA6
kernel: 2.6.32.9
build: FROYO.UVKA6Was locked to T-Mobile and rooted; both gone now, though I had to try numerous ways to do it.
Now I consider installing teamwhiskey's Bionix, but I'm afraid to unroot and/or lock the device again.
Is the procedure described here (first post) safe for the phone in terms of unrooting/locking it ? I mean - can it "undo" the rooting/unlocking ? It was a such a painful and nervous experience to root/unlock it...
Am I right assuming that this procedure is mandatory as a prerequisite for Bionix installation, since it makes clockwork run on KA6 ?
Also, I know that bricking is not impossible, but talking about procedures incurred with Bionix installation... how safe are they ? Do they work with sensitive system components like bootloader etc ?
Every idea is appreciated =)
Thanks a lot ))
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Sorry, this may have been asked loads but I've got to ask.
This is my second android device, my first being a HTC Desire which was rooted and I could quite happily flash any ROM that I lay my eyes upon. Rooted fine using unRevoked method etc and the goldcard antics. - It scared me to do but when I had it done then was comfortable flashing new roms all the time. I had CWM 2.5(I think) as my recovery and wiped data/cache/dalvik with ease.
Is the Atrix on par with that? I mean after I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, I am wanting to just have the stock gingerbread rom and then the fixes that I'd need like the ram fix etc.
But really, just how hard(& scary) is it rooting, unlocking and flashing GB rom?
Sorry if my post is very ....erm...... noobie if you like..
I had a nexus one.. rooted, unlocked, various roms.. great phone.
my atrix is hard bricked beside me :-/, and im back on the N1..
lots of tutorials lots of 'if your this version', 'if you came from here, but are here now, dont' go here', etc... seems more 'gotchas' and accidents can be made with the atrix than my nexus one..
Since it's been out a while, it's pretty easy. There's step by step guides to unlock and flash any rom you like. Personally, I'm on KPs 2.3.4 Beta 4.5 rom, and it works great. Browse around in the Development section and you'll see a guide for ANYTHING you want to flash. It takes little to no knowledge to do. Not scary.
So from what I've found...
I root using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
I unlock my B/L with this:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
And then do this to get gingerbread?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
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Should I do this to get Tenfar's CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
And then flash GB Fruit Cake via CWM?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
Or should I just run through this complete guide?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
I really don't know where I should start, currently my specs are:
System Version: Version.4.4.20.MB860.Orange.en.GB
Firmware Version: 2.2.2
Baseband Version: N_01.95.00R
Webtop Version: OSHWT_U1_6.61.6
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build Number: OLYEM_U4_4.2.0
I am right there with you I bricked my Atrix already and don't want to do it again. There is to many ways to root and unsafe ways to root someone needs to compile a guide on how to root install CWM and then install Roms safely.
I agree, Theres a noobs guide for AT&T users, we need an International one now....hint hint anyone..?
I am a noob to Android but I followed the steps in this thread and I unlocked my BL and rooted my phone with ease. I did this after having the Att GB ota.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I appear to have left out some quite important information, I'm an Orange UK user.
I am sorry if this is spammy but I couldn't seem to find a definitive answer. I wanted to make absolutely sure of this before I point my friend to rooting his phone.
He applied the latest over the air update and has the current info from the About Phone menu:
Android Version: 2.2.1
Baseband: 1.39.00.0627r, 0.01.69.0625r
Kernel: 2.6.32.21
If there any reason that he shouldn't try to root his phone? I want to make sure that trying to root his phone won't brick it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
use the rooting instructions in the sticky in the development section.. you'll have to downgrade first to the rooted rom in that.
after that you can upgrade the rom again to any of the OTA roms that were rooted... or to any of the leaked roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12159325
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Cool....thanks for the help, but I am slightly confused.
So basically just follow the rooting instructions in the "MR1/OTA PermRoot + Unlock Bootloader - Safer/Easier 5/12/2011" thread and he should be fine? Or are there other steps that need to be taken before running all the instructions in that thread?
First off, I'm completely new to this and wish to root my new sgs2, and I've done some reading on the forum about this but got some questions (or want to confirm what I think I know) before I actually go ahead with the process. I apologize if it's something others have already asked, but I would really hate for anything to happen to what has become my new baby...
I mainly just want root access on my phone as I've come across several apps and what not that required root access.
My phone's status right now:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKG1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKG2-CL361136 [email protected] #6
Build: GINGERBREAD.ZSKG2
I found (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399) about CF-Root. It seems like a lot of people recommend this method to root, so I thought I may try it out. Before I do though, I wanted to know:
- Just rooting my phone will not prevent me from receiving any new updates to my phone via Kies, right? (E.g. a new firmware or version comes out in the future...)
- What do I need to do if I wish to unroot in the future?
- For this method, this should be the one I should download and use right? (it's the closest one I found matching my current kernel): CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
Again, sorry for asking what may be pretty simple questions, but I really appreciate everyone's help!
Hi,
You can follow this (http://knowmydroid.com/guide/root-samsung-galaxy-s-2) step by step guide to root your SGS2.
1) Yes, rooting your phone means you cannot use KIES anymore. Its highly not recommended
2) Download any official firmware from SamFirmware.com and flash via ODIN
3) You can flash the KH3 version of CF-Root as well.
Orangetato said:
First off, I'm completely new to this and wish to root my new sgs2, and I've done some reading on the forum about this but got some questions (or want to confirm what I think I know) before I actually go ahead with the process. I apologize if it's something others have already asked, but I would really hate for anything to happen to what has become my new baby...
I mainly just want root access on my phone as I've come across several apps and what not that required root access.
My phone's status right now:
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKG1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKG2-CL361136 [email protected] #6
Build: GINGERBREAD.ZSKG2
I found (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399) about CF-Root. It seems like a lot of people recommend this method to root, so I thought I may try it out. Before I do though, I wanted to know:
- Just rooting my phone will not prevent me from receiving any new updates to my phone via Kies, right? (E.g. a new firmware or version comes out in the future...)
- What do I need to do if I wish to unroot in the future?
- For this method, this should be the one I should download and use right? (it's the closest one I found matching my current kernel): CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
Again, sorry for asking what may be pretty simple questions, but I really appreciate everyone's help!
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Hello,
you will still receive updates via KIES.
Unroot is possible with SuperOneclick. I have not tried so far. Every new firmware overwrites root. So if you root with ODIN and flash the rooted Firmware to the original one, KIES will allow to upgrade.
You could also use ODIA's insecure original kernels and use the ones provided from INTRATECH to have the original back on.
Never tried CF myself.
This phone is practically impossible not to root! Read everything thoroughly and take the dive, see you on the other side
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Thanks~
Thanks for all the help! I did take the plunge ... and have no regrets!
I used CF's way, and have flashed back to my original stock kernel afterwards (courtesy of INTRATECH). Everything seems to be happy so far.
And now.. time to have some real fun with the phone
Thanks again everyone!
I also recently rooted with the CF-Root method. Congrats from a fellow HK/Taiwan phone user.
Check out this thread if you are interested in an XXKH3 rom with Chinese input: http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail.php?f=568&t=2188818&last=30718996 (Note: I have not tried these myself.)
Hey all,
I'm a beginner in this rooting society, moving over from jailbreak development on iOS. I am wondering how I would be able to root a Galaxy S2 with model/kernel number ZSKF4 running 2.3.3.
Not sure if this is the proper place to put this, but I've searched everywhere and no place is providing an insecure/original rom for rooting with this kernel number on the file name.
Can somebody help me?
Many thanks,
Nicholas
UPDATE: Anyone know how to root ZSKI2 running on 2.3.5?
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Read the post in regard to versions /kernel matching first .
jje
Thank for your reply.
Many guides like the one you gave me, requires kernel matching first, but really, I'm entirely lost in this matching process. Can you give me some heads up on what to choose using my specs I list below?
My Galaxy S II:
Model Number: GT-I9100
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXKE4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100ZSKF4-CL280225
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.ZSKF4
If you can help me, I will be very grateful.
Thanks a lot!
Nicholas
Instructions in the post are .
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all.
You want then a KF4 kernel from post 5 .
jje
This one from post 4 should do it: CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip
You have a HK/Taiwan phone? If you install Kies you should be able to upgrade to the official ZSKG2. Although that is still 2.3.3 so not much difference there.
Yes, I have a HK/Taiwan phone,
Thanks guys,
So if I have ZSKF4 right now, I'll use "CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip"?
If I upgraded to the latest ZSKG2, will there be any difference comparing to ZSKF4? because you said its the same 2.3.3.
Okay, well after looking at the instructions, I got a little freaked out of how long it actually is, and was pretty worried if I do this, I would get a triangle at boot because I'm using Custom Kernel? Also I heard that many people don't want to use CF-Root because there's a higher risk of bricking comparing to SuperOneClick that I used to root my Galaxy Tab 7. So, I checked on something else.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Thats a one click rooting app for the S2, but what is this "Flashing an Insecure Kernel" and how do I get this kernel for either ZSKF4 or ZSKG2? I prefer the most easiest way so that I wouldn't run into a huge risk of bricking this device. Thanks for all the help on CF-Root above, but would you guys happen to know what exactly is going on in this link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
That contains all the insecure kernels for the S2 one click rooting application. Which one do I choose if I have ZSKF4 or ZSKG2?
Thank you everyone for helping me,
Nicholas
Rooting with CF-Root is very easy, just start up Odin, click the boxes like it says in the instructions, and it's done in less than a minute. You can use the other method, but if I were you I would just go with CF-Root because 1) so many people have done it and 2) at least you know one person (me) who did it on their HK/Taiwan phone and came out fine (and I was a complete root noob at the time).
I think whether you upgrade to ZSKG2 first depends on why you want to root. If you are rooting so that you can install a custom ROM, then no need to upgrade to ZSKG2. Just root your phone and install the new ROM and you're good to go.
But if you want to keep the Samsung firmware and only rooting so that you can run certain apps or do certain mods, then upgrade to ZSKG2 through Kies first, then root. There is nothing really bad about the Samsung firmware. I run Cognition 1.5.1 + SpeedMod, but it's mostly just for the fun of it. I don't do anything on it that I couldn't do with rooted 2.3.3 Samsung firmware.
And yes, you do get the bright yellow triangle at startup. There are ways to remove it, but I haven't tried. I like the triangle, it's like a little badge of honor for power users.
Yeah, I'm only rooting for just certain apps that require root/superuser requirements. Other than that, I won't put a load of mods on.
So, if I go to Kies, upgrade to ZSKG2, then I begin rooting, would I be using:
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
But the thing that scares me is that it says "ZS_OZS_KG2: Untested", does that mean it would be risky to do it?
Hey just noticed in the General forum that the official ZSKI2 is out - and its version 2.3.5 to boot. Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281717
Yeah the "untested" means the author did not try it personally (can't really expect him to test every kernel from every region). I used it and it worked fine -- that's all I can really say.
Oh wow, that looks pretty cool....
I'm sure I can update to that, which I will, but, does this mean I have to wait for another rooting procedure?
I have a crazy "OCD" that I have to always stay up to date haha. So yeah, if I do this, logically if the CF-Root is able to root it, I will have to wait for a person to make the ZSKI2 kernel insecure version?
Actually, okay, when I upgrade to ZSKI2 kernel, which "CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip" do I use? I don't see a ZSKI2 kernel anywhere...and I'm assuming I can still use CF Root to root at 2.3.5?
You can use a version that is close -- in this case I think XX_OXA_KI3 is the best match. It will probably work with the ZSKI3 firmware -- but I have not tried. (Sorry I mistyped the name in my earlier post, it is ZSKI3 and not ZSKI2.) If you want to be safe then yes you will need to wait until there is a rooted ZSKI3 kernel that you can use.
If you plan to install a custom ROM, then it does not matter what kernel you use for root, since the custom ROM will generally come with its own rooted kernel and it will replace whatever you had before.
For some reason, Kies isn't letting me update.
It says: "This version of this device cannot be updated"
Do you know why this is happening?
By the way, I noticed when I plug in my phone to Kies, I see under CSC, in brackets are (KOR). What does this mean and does it affect any rooting?
UPDATE: I know what KOR means, it means it's a Korean region based device. Is there any difference to what I may be able to update to in Kies or any rooting differences?
Hi from what i understand, my bootloader is automatically unlocked as my phone is unbranded and was bought sim-free. I ran a test through a terminal emulator on the device and it confirmed that my bootloader is unlocked (can't remember exactly the steps I took though).
basically, I really like the stock firmware but I hate the bloatware.
I would like to continue with the stock firmware but I wouldn't mind the benefits of getting root as well as some other minor tweaks. However, I would like to keep it as simple as possible so that the benefits of further unlocking my device definitely outweigh the effort it takes to get it there.
QUESTIONS:
Will I have to further unlock my device in some way in order to proceed with;
A- flashing a new kernel
B- flashing a new FW
Or is my device ready and good to go in its current state?
Is it possible to keep stock firmware and just flash a custom kernel for root access and other tweaks? (I am hoping that this is the case)
If so, which kernel would you recommend if the aim is to keep the experience simple and close to stock?
if not, which kernel and FW would you recommend?
How does installing a new kernel and/or firmware break the update process - could I still use PC companion when ICS comes out?
thanks for any advice - I'm no linux noob but this is my first android phone so some of the obvious stages are going a little over my head.
thanks for any help!
p.s. currently on 4.0.2.A.0.69