THIS THREAD HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY THE CF-ROOT THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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Here it is people, root for the I9100 !
I set out to make a "CF-Root" kernel for the SGS2 - a hacked Samsung kernel including Superuser, busybox, custom recovery, etc) - like I have for the SGS and SGT, but due to not having a device to test on, this is proving too difficult to do right now, it will have to wait. However, what I can give you is an "insecure" modded kernel. This is a kernel that does NOT include the tools you need for Superuser, but it DOES give you root shell access, so you can install these manually.
So what about GingerBreak? Isn't that supposed to be able to root the SGS2? No. GingerBreak was able to root a number of engineering samples of the SGS2, but it does NOT work on retail devices.
Following is a guide on how to perform the root. It is rather easy if you know the drill from other Galaxy devices, but if you are a complete beginner with Samsung phones or Android in general, please read very closely! Try to remember what you do, as likely in the future you'll be using ODIN more often, to flash custom kernels, custom/leaked firmwares, etc.
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, PLEASE NOTE YOUR ORIGINAL KERNEL VERSION IN Settings -> About !
Quick guide (for experienced users)
- Reboot into download mode
- Using the attached Odin version, flash the attached XWKDD kernel as PDA. Do not use the PIT, do not have any options checked except for "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time"
- Wait for the device to reboot
- Use the "adb root" command to restart ADB in root mode, followed by "adb shell" to get a rooted shell; then you can manually push Superuser.apk / su, busybox, OR use SuperOneClick to finish the job for you.
Long guide (for beginners)
- Download the attached ODIN file and extract the .zip file
- Download the attached XWKDD, but do NOT extract the .tar file
- Download and extract SuperOneClick (Some say you should not be using the very latest version 1.9, but 1.5 or so)
- If you do not have Samsung's KIES 2.0 installed, download and install it. You need it to install the correct USB drivers, so the programs can communicate with the device. Reboot your computer after installation of KIES.
- Make sure your device is in USB debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging
- Reboot your device into download mode: Turn the device off, then power it on again by pressing and holding VolumeDown + Home + Power simultaneously. You will know when you are in download mode, it is really obvious
- Start ODIN
- Connect the device to your computer using USB
- Wait a few seconds, the ODIN screen should show you that a device is now connected
- Make sure that in ODIN NOTHING is checked, except the "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" checkboxes. Press the "PDA" button, and select the "XWKDD_insecure.tar" file.
- Press "Start". ODIN you should now be flashing the kernel, and the device should reboot.
- Wait until the device is rebooted, and while still being connected over USB, start SuperOneClick, and press ROOT.
- Reboot the device
- Done !
Please post corrections to this guide if you see I made a mistake in it. Remember, I don't actually have an SGS2 so it's hard for me to check
Enjoy!
EDIT: Regarding new firmware versions
Yes, I know there are different firmware versions out there, and currently I only supply a root for KDD. I don't have a device yet, patching a kernel this way takes many hours, make a test, send to somebody, see if it works, wait for reply, re-do from start, etc. It would take me 3 minutes if I had a device. Due to this, I am not making "insecure" versions of any other kernel until I have a device, which I expect will be around the 23rd. So stop asking.
However, what you can do is this:
- Note in settings -> about which kernel version you have
- Flash the KDD kernel, and install root
- Reboot, assure yourself you have root
- Flash the original kernel back (see next post)
- Reboot, and you're back on the right kernel, but still have root
ORIGINAL kernels
Attached are a number of original / unmodified kernels
Note that you need to flash the TAR file inside the ZIP file... XDA does allow posting of TARs, but these once are too big, that is why they are ZIPped.
Awesome news.
I'll wait for someone more knowledgeable to post a guide
Cheers dude! Looks like I'll be able to use all my root apps come Tuesday when I get mine
Loving the dev support already
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Ok, as I stated in another thread, I leave my dev-PC probably for 10 days, from today. In fact I should have left an hour ago already, but I didn't want to leave without giving you this!
Attached is also the new Odin. Make sure NOTHING is checked except "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time", and flash XWKDD_insecure.tar as PDA. Note that at the time of this writing, only ONE person has tested this.
Enjoy!
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Awesome work man, thanks!
Thanks a zillion
A small donation has just sped your way.
Just seen your tweet and wanted to say congratulations! Can't wait to see how the scene develops from here.
Regards.
Make that 2 persons Flash this, then just run superoneclick = Root. Installed adfree as the first thing, and that works as it's supposed
Great News,
Will test this 1st thing as i get my SGS2
Epedemic said:
Make that 2 persons Flash this, then just run superoneclick = Root. Installed adfree as the first thing, and that works as it's supposed
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What version of super one click did you use?
Any instability?
Were you on the KDD kernel before or the KDA?
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TheMathMan said:
What version of super one click did you use?
Any instability?
Were you on the KDD kernel before or the KDA?
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SuperOneClickv1.5.5-ShortFuse.zip
KDD
No instability so far.
Confirmed, Flash XWKDD_insecure .tar then run super one click = root.
Just tested on a uk retail bought at phones4u
Yeah, let the party begin
Same here uk model rooted working great. Not so novice afterall
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hey guys, can anyone help??
i've booted into download mode with usb connected and odin launched, got the file loaded in PDA, clicked start and get <OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
any ideas?? have i missed a step??
cheers.
Dickie.
The file goes in bootloader...
same result...
do i need to load the PIT file???
No. Surely it goes in PDA? Dont mess with bootloaders!
Also, UK guys were you on KDA first?
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TheMathMan said:
No. Surely it goes in PDA? Dont mess with bootloaders!
Also, UK guys were you on KDA first?
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thats what i thought based on the OP... does say flash as PDA...
but i'm struggling, first Sammy, was HTC till now...
Dickie
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Hello guys,
I have just bought myself a Samsung Galaxy S II from Komplett.no:
http://www.komplett.no/k/ki.aspx?sku=631205#extra
Product Number = GT-I9100LKANEE
I have been using a HTC Desire HD and wanted to get all my data from that phone to my new Galaxy S II. A friend of mine told me to root both phones and use Titanum Backup to backup all data from my HTC and restore it on my new Galaxy S II.
Before I begun I updated my firmware through the update button on my phone, then started rooting.
I rooted my Galaxy S II with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Short summary: downloaded Odin3-v1.85 and XWKDD_insecure.tar. Set my phone to debugging mode, rebooted into download mode. Odin showed that is was connected. Pressed PDA button and selected the XWDD_insecure.tar file and pressed start. Phoen rebooted and it was rooted.
I got all my data restored from Titanum backup.
Then my phone started acting wierd. Suddenly no one could either call or send me sms. I had to reboot the phone several times to get it to work again. This was early starting to frustrate me and I started to google this problem and found no spesific solution.
I then started to wanting to reset my phone back to factory. Unroot my phone and reset all settings. I unrooted my phone again with SuperOneClick.
Then a new error started showing. I could not connect to any WLAN's. Tried resetting my phone to default several times without luck.
Then I started to look for the original firmware because now I want my phone back to normal as it was when I got it from the shop. I started to look for original firmware, thinking this would help. I have now tried severel firmwares (upgraded via Odin) but still having problems with WLAN and now also sometimes people can't call or send me sms.
This is really starting to get on my nerves And I REALLY wan't your help! I am a noob at this so maybe I have done something wrong?
I also get a message on KIES that the phone/firmware installed does not support updating. The firmware I now am using is as follow: I9100XWKI8/I9100XXKI2/I9100XXKI4/I9100XWKI8
Model number = GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.5
Baseband version = I9100XXKI4
Kernel version = 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI8-CL616395 [email protected] #2
Build number = GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
PLEASE HELP ME reststoring/resetting my phone like it was before I opened the case it came in. I DONT want the phone rooted, I now just want it as normal as it can be. Original state.
First of all, what is your product code? The original should be on the box.
You can use that to search Intratech firmware thread. Flash via Odin and phone with USB debugging on and then connect to PC USB in download mode. Follow his flashing instructions and you should be fine.
Edit1: [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8, KJ1/2/3 Download
Edit2: Use this website and use your prodict code to find your HIDSWVER; PDA / CSC/ Phone, then go to Intratech's thread and find the original firmware.Then flash.
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UpInTheAir said:
First of all, what is your product code? The original should be on the box.
You can use that to search Intratech firmware thread. Flash via Odin and phone with USB debugging on and then connect to PC USB in download mode. Follow his flashing instructions and you should be fine.
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Thank you. I will try to look for the product code on the box when I come home!
Check Edit 1 & 2 in previous post for added info. Hope it helps ......
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Check Edit 1 & 2 in previous post for added info. Hope it helps ......
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Thank you so much! I will test that when I come home later tonight!
I'll let you know how it goes...
Doesnt really matter what your original firmware was. As lonf as your phone the European and not US or Korean or something like that, pick up the latest firmware and kernel from the intratech thread and flash both as per the instructions there and root it using chainfires insecure kernel.
That ought to do the trick. It will wipe out all your data btw.
I've just checked for you from the Product Code you supplied in your first post: GT-I9100LKANEE. If this is correct, you can flash the following firmware from Intratech's Thread. Use Odin (disable KIES) with the firmware button "PDA".
+++++++[Official Firmwares]+++++++
XWKI8
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI8
PHONE: XXKI4
Date: 28/09/2011
Android 2.3.5
NEE (Nordic Region): http://www.multiupload.com/XPF31ATMO4
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jayerfernandes said:
Doesnt really matter what your original firmware was. As lonf as your phone the European and not US or Korean or something like that, pick up the latest firmware and kernel from the intratech thread and flash both as per the instructions there and root it using chainfires insecure kernel.
That ought to do the trick. It will wipe out all your data btw.
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Yes, that's correct. But he was after to returning it to how it was out of the box. . So I spent a little time to help him with the way forward.
Ok, thank you! I have now done the following:
1) Set my phone to USB Debugging
2) Shut phone down
3) Connect it to USB on my PC
4) Started phone in Download Mode
5) Started ODIN (Run as Admin)
6) Clicked on PDA and browed to the file I downloaded (the file you mentioned over)
7) Clicked on START
8) Phone rebooted
Still having trouble connecting to WLAN and KIES is still telling me that it is not supporting upgrade!
This is the latest build for your product code, so there won't be any until released for that particular product code.
You could try flashing an earlier Android version for your product code?
Take a look at Intratech's Firmware Thread again. The very first Official Firmware XWKDD . This may be Android version 2.3.3 .......very old
You will have to flash the stock kernel separately after the firmware.
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2nd Option: Root using Chainfire's CF-Root Kernel, with your latest installed firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Just flash his rooted stock kernel via Odin same as firmware. Done. Will give you root and a custom recovery CWM Recovery.
As wifi drivers are found in the kernel, you might like to try some custom kernels instead? Maybe you'll get better performance. You can flash custom kernels via CWM Recovery by placing on your sdcard and installing from zip from within recovery.
Edit: I believe this should be it?
XW_NEE_KI8: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.3, SU 3.0.2, "insecure"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=743385&d=1318061076
If you do decide to give a custom kernel a try. I would recommend siyahkernel v2.2
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UpInTheAir said:
2nd Option: Root using Chainfire's CF-Root Kernel, with your latest installed firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Just flash his rooted stock kernel via Odin same as firmware. Done. Will give you root and a custom recovery CWM Recovery.
As wifi drivers are found in the kernel, you might like to try some custom kernels instead? Maybe you'll get better performance. You can flash custom kernels via CWM Recovery by placing on your sdcard and installing from zip from within recovery.
Edit: I believe this should be it?
XW_NEE_KI8: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.3, SU 3.0.2, "insecure"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=743385&d=1318061076
If you do decide to give a custom kernel a try. I would recommend siyahkernel v2.2
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Thank you! That kernel seemed to be the right one for me Now I can connect to the WLAN.
But what exactly do I need to do If I any time need service on my phone? Just unroot it with SuperOneClick? If I wanna use the warranty on the phone. Just a question.
To return to stock, just flash your original "updated" firmware with Odin. This will also remove root.
To reset the binary flash counter and remove warning triangle (seen in download mode), search Ebay for "Samsung USB jig". It costs about $2 . Can also force the phone into download mode when phone is off, and if your phone is "soft" bricked. Well worth it, as I used it myself to return one SGS2 for warranty. You can make it too with old male micro USB plug and 301k ohm resistor.
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And my last question is, will I get the updates via the update in settings -> about? Or do I have to download the custom once from xda and flash my phone?
Actually can't 100% remember.
90% think no updates. You can just download official from Intratech thread, he updates almost as soon as they're available, and flash via Odin. You will loose root though, so make sure there is a compatible CF-Root Kernel first.
Alternatively, try a custom ROM and kernel such as in my signature. CheckROM 3.1.1 (KJ3) & siyahkernel v2.2 kernel (governor - Smartassv2 with SetCPU app) . Can be highly customized, only if you wish, or stock look.
Custom ROM's are regularly updated by developers to latest build.
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I am still having trouble with my WLAN!
It worked great for a while, but suddenly it won't connect to WLAN's I have been connected to before Thought I had gotten a good working driver for my WLAN! The kernel is the same as when it worked.
Any tips and tricks?
Hello again......Not good my friend
What kernel are you running, stock our custom?
Have you tried re-flashing the kernel separately to any firmware?
Do you have root again?
Do you have any issues connecting to any other network router, our just one?
Does any other device have connection issues with that particular router?
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UpInTheAir said:
Hello again......Not good my friend
What kernel are you running, stock our custom?
Have you tried re-flashing the kernel separately to any firmware?
Do you have root again?
Do you have any issues connecting to any other network router, our just one?
Does any other device have connection issues with that particular router?
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I am using the following kernel:
XW_NEE_KI8: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.3, SU 3.0.2, "insecure"
from this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...5&d=1318061076
Your second question is answered by the above answer that's a different kernel that did not come with the firmware.
Yes I have root
Yes, I have issues connecting to work and home router and there is nothing wrong with those since there are alot of other devices and computers connected to those WLAN's.
Just had a thought.....
Try setting up your connection to the router with router settings "broadcast SSID" name visible, keep other security enabled.
I had a similar problem where my HTC DHD would not connect to router after reboot, but would only connect with SSID (router name) visible.
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I really don't think that will help anything. It has worked before I started rooting and flashing
Mate, all I can think of is for you to try a very good custom kernel. Maybe have modified our better wifi drivers.
One I can highly recommend is;
[KERNEL] SiyahKernel v2.3 - "One kernel to rule them all" (SAMMY&AOSP ROMs)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17583217
You can download for flash via Odin or CWM Recovery (from internal our external sdcard .zip)
Give it a try, sorry can't come up with anything else right now.
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Hey guys, new here (obviously). I'm also fairly new to flashing/rooting on Android in general.
I flashed my phone to one of the leaked ICS international versions (when I boot up my phone it says "Samsung Galaxy SII GT I9100" from Gingerbread. I did this a couple of days ago. There are a few problems main one being I can't use the phone app for my phone (ironic).
So since the ICS official version for the US AT&T phone came out, I was wondering.
How can I flash my phone to the stock ICS version? Any help would be great and I hope I did not post in the wrong section :\
Thanks so much in advance guys.
Download KIES, install the proper drivers, plug in your phone, update.
Although you probably messed up your phone flashing firmware for the wrong model....
BTW, you might want to at least make an attempt to read before making a thread. There is a thread already dedicated to upgrading your phone to the official AT&T Gingercream Sandwich update
At least pretend to look like you are genuinely interested. Or you know, follow the rules you agreed to upon signing up in the forums
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Boot into download mode using the standard I777 method: with phone off, hold down vol+ & vol- while plugging in USB cable. Post back what the flash counter says.
creepyncrawly said:
Boot into download mode using the standard I777 method: with phone off, hold down vol+ & vol- while plugging in USB cable. Post back what the flash counter says.
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I don't think the standard method is working. Just shows the battery on screen.
and in response to the kies reply; when I plug in the phone and sync it up with kies, kies says "Your device does not support firmware upgrade through kies" or something along those lines.
In response to the other guy, I'm terribly sorry, maybe you could help by posting a link to that thread? I tried looking around seeing if there was anything related to my issue and I couldn't find anything. Forgive my noob status?
Thanks guys.
I used the method that worked though. Held down power, vol down, and home..
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-i9100
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
looks like you need to read around and learn how to flash the secondary bootloader for UCKH7. It will change it back to the correct boot screen too. At least, that's what I think. I had to do it the other day after working on rooting the new LE5 stock.
Read the links in Creepy's signature.
To return your phone to I777 stock, flash the UCKH7 CL503881 stock binaries. The one-click downloader is the easiest. You will find the firmware in the Download Repository, link in my signature. This is the package that includes bootloaders and param.lfs.
Edit: I have been assuming you have the I777. This is true isn't it?
After you are at UCKH7 stock, you can use kies to update to stock ICS, or you can flash UCLE5 which is also in the Download Repository, at the bottom.
kk. I think what I'm gonna do is flash is completely back to stock gingerbread using one of his links and odin.
and plug it in through kies and see if that works to update it to ICS official.
Thanks guys! Sorry I caused such an uproar.
Thanks Creepy!! I will do just that
yes that is correct; I have the SGH-I777 At&t Samsung Galaxy S2.
It appears the one click exe that reverts my phone to stock software actually STOPS and "FAIL"s on the part where it's flashing the "cache."
My phone says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."
Fortunately when I went download mode the top right corner says SGH-I777
instead of the international version.
I've tried the one-click several times and it still does not work. :\
Any advice?
Edit: Kies is not recognizing my phone ; "device not responding"
thanks again.
Make sure you have the USB Debugging mode turned off. It took me a few minutes to figure that out when I was trying to upgrade from Gingerbread to ICS via Kies earlier.
Not sure what's hanging it up. From your report, it appears that the secondary bootloader was successfully flashed. Do you recall what other steps completed before the fail?
You should be able to boot into recovery by holding vol+, vol- and pwr. Hold down until you enter recovery. Then wipe data/factory reset. Then try to flash the UCKH7 stock package without bootloaders. The link is in the return to the store guide linked in my signature. Or flash one of the stock plus root packages.
Hey thanks Creepy!
I really hate using the one-clickers, had no luck with 'em :|
I'd much rather use the blank Odin 1.85 exe I have that lets you fill in the files.
If I use that and the ---Return/Unbrick to Stock + Root: I777_UCKH7_OCD_Root_No_BL.7z (This contains the kernel, rooted system image, and modem.)--- download, what do I use for the bootloader slot or do I leave that empty?
thanks
SoloBuggMaster said:
Hey thanks Creepy!
I really hate using the one-clickers, had no luck with 'em :|
I'd much rather use the blank Odin 1.85 exe I have that lets you fill in the files.
If I use that and the ---Return/Unbrick to Stock + Root: I777_UCKH7_OCD_Root_No_BL.7z (This contains the kernel, rooted system image, and modem.)--- download, what do I use for the bootloader slot or do I leave that empty?
thanks
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That's a one-click downloader. If you want to flash the full package, there is a tar.md5 file in the Download Repository with everything in it, but it's all in one package, including the bootloaders, so you put it in the pda slot and it's the only file you flash.
In the Download Repository, there are also tars for Entropy512's packages which you can flash in Odin3. They are also one file tars and go in the pda slot. You can read about each one.
I'm not sure you need to flash the bootloaders again. I'd try to wipe data/factory reset and then flash a stock package without bootloaders first.
Applied the one-click with root Flash and now I'm back to gingerbread.
gonna see if I can get ICS working through kies..
looking good!!!
So my phone won't open.
I keep clicking the android but it keeps saying the google services framework has crashed.
and it won't connect to kies..
any ideas?
SoloBuggMaster said:
So my phone won't open.
I keep clicking the android but it keeps saying the google services framework has crashed.
and it won't connect to kies..
any ideas?
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Since ur rooted why not just flash the rom in cwm? The official release is found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
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thanks bud!
I guess you just drop that file onto the phone using file explorer and USB connection,
then go into recovery to update via cwm?
SoloBuggMaster said:
thanks bud!
I guess you just drop that file onto the phone using file explorer and USB connection,
then go into recovery to update via cwm?
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Yup just make sure u wipe data wipe cache and dalvik cache. U could also just download it to ur phone and move it via astro or whatever file manager app u have
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---Make sure you have the drivers installed for your SGP 5.0 USA (capacitive buttons)----
-This has worked for me whenever I enter boot-loop during installing a ROM.
-Download a stock firmware (this one is for US ((capacitive buttons)) Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520728
-Download a .pit file/partition file (contains it for all SGP's): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472897&goto=nextnewestz
-Boot into downloading mode (Volume down first, then power button, release when an triangle and Android guy using a shovel is shown)
-Open up odin
-Click on "PDA", and select "ueki8_min.tar.md5", that should be the stock ROM you downloaded (where ever you saved it), then click "PIT" and select your SGP 5.0 .pit file, which should read "G70-GalaxyPlayer5.0-8gig.pit"
-Press "Start", the process should take 2-5 minutes, it might freeze at some point in time but it's still working. You will know it's finished when it says "PASS" in the first, top right box.
-Then boot into recovery mode (Volume UP, then power), but what is important is that you release the second the triangle/android shovel is gone and shows a black screen or else it will go to a battery charging.
-Then you select "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Wipe cache partition", then "reboot system now" and then your SGP should be able to boot at this point.
*An extra note, the stock ROM I linked is rooted, but it's basically the same as STOCK ROM, with all the Samsung Bloatware.
And to remove the root, you have to get Root Browser from the Play Store and delete "Superuser.apk" in "System/app" and delete "su binary" in "system/bin. After you delete those two files, reboot and you should be unrooted.
(tell me if there is a problem with my guide, or if you have a problem.)
I have followed the instructions but I can't boot into recovery for some reason it only bootloops when I try using the stock rom. entropy kernel + rom is fine but stock rom and kernel only cause boot loops :/
Nevermind i'm ok lol messed around with it for about 20 mins and eventually got it working. Not even sure how to explain how i did it
Silvrsun said:
I have followed the instructions but I can't boot into recovery for some reason it only bootloops when I try using the stock rom. entropy kernel + rom is fine but stock rom and kernel only cause boot loops :/
Nevermind i'm ok lol messed around with it for about 20 mins and eventually got it working. Not even sure how to explain how i did it
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lol it's k.
Old(ish) thread but since someone used it recently and may in the future might I recommend you note that any attempt to resurrect a device will be best accomplished using a STOCK Samsung usb cable. Speaking from many experiences it is very possible that a device will not be recognized using the pc tools without the stock cable. Just a recommendation. Thanks.
I have search for days to figure out how to unbrick my sgp 5, this however is the most complete and simple guide that have fix my problems after several bricks trying to install custom roms while the forum as down, with bad info on google. I would like to add to make sure that KIES is installed as the drivers become unrecognizable after a brick. Thanks for this post, hardest thing was finding the exact files for the US version as there several out there, the ones you listed worked perfectly together and recovery mode takes a few tries.
KIES
samsung . com/us/support/owners/product/YP-G70CWY/XAA
No one should ever use the pit that comes with that zip file!
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galax5 said:
---Make sure you have the drivers installed for your SGP 5.0 USA (capacitive buttons)
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Well how do I make sure I have these drivers?
I have a boot loop when charging device when off and device attempts to load the charging status system.
Anyway I recently installed a new ROM and kernel and the capacitive buttons are dead now (their leds are still on, but they don't actually do anything).
I thought finding out about the driver you were talking about might lead me to a solution.
Does the Odin Version matter?
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-Open up odin
-Click on "PDA", and select "ueki8_min.tar.md5", that should be the stock ROM you downloaded (where ever you saved it), then click "PIT" and select your SGP 5.0 .pit file, which should read "G70-GalaxyPlayer5.0-8gig.pit"
-Press "Start", the process should take 2-5 minutes, it might freeze at some point in time but it's still working. You will know it's finished when it says "PASS" in the first, top right box.
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I remember when I was attempting to root the SGP5 the first time, I ran into trouble with using too new of an odin version. Do you remember which version you used for this? I've tried 1.7&1.85 but to no effect....
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I remember when I was attempting to root the SGP5 the first time, I ran into trouble with using too new of an odin version. Do you remember which version you used for this? I've tried 1.7&1.85 but to no effect....
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1.85 works fine for me. Check to see if your drivers are properly installed
I have a boot loop when charging device when off and device attempts to load the charging status system.
Hi im in need of some help. I have recently bought a Samsung s2. I have noticed that it is not up to the current version. But when i go into kies i get a message in the main info section that says .............. Im not sure how i can update it. My phone is from hong kong and has 2 apps installed on it called XDA and superuser. Both of which i can not uninstall. Not sure if that has something to do with it. I am completely new to all this and have no idea of what i need to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi im in need of some help. I have recently bought a Samsung s2. I have noticed that it is not up to the current version. But when i go into kies i get a message in the main info section that says .............. Im not sure how i can update it. My phone is from hong kong and has 2 apps installed on it called XDA and superuser. Both of which i can not uninstall. Not sure if that has something to do with it. I am completely new to all this and have no idea of what i need to do. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Did you buy your phone second hand??
Well If you have superuser... then your phone might be rooted, install terminal emulator and type "su" in it to check or just install any app which needs root and see if the app works after giving superuser permission...
If your phone is rooted... then you have to unroot it before you update to stock via kies...
For unrooting, follow this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW6x29ug5Ms&desktop_uri=/watch?v=tW6x29ug5Ms&gl=GB
Else for frequently asked questions related to SGS2.... http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-faq/
If your phone is rooted and has cwn then, Instead just download and flash the latest wanamlite ROM... it's closest to stock and Is awesome...
Press thanx if I helped...
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I have just downloaded android terminal emulator when i typed in su a pop up window appeared and asked for permission from superuser... What does that mean? Where can i find wanamlite ROM? Thankyou for you help.
Mostly your phone is rooted then...that popup that appeared was superuser asking for your permission to give it root access..
Well...firstly coz your phone is rooted...you can flash(install) any custom ROM you want on your phone... Its your choice..
You can get the ROMs here in the android development section of SGS2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1204
Else for wanamlite:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436817
Please follow the guide given to you by the developer for flashing each ROM...every ROM will have different steps for installing (mostly will need to reboot into cwm recovery-factory reset-wipe dalvik cache-install ROM-reboot)
Press thanx if I helped...
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How do i perform a wipe? It recommends you to perform one but i cant find anywhere that 1. explains how to do it and 2. does it matter that my phone is only on baseband version 2.something?
You need to learn 'the basics'.
To do a wipe/factory reset; boot into recovery mode - Turn phone off. Hold home/volume up & power buttons. The rest should be self explanatory from there (If it isn't, you seriously do not want to be messing with your phone in the first place. There's a fair chance you'll break it if you persist).
Yeah hah. My phone came like this. Is there any way that i can unroot my phone?
Yes. Flash a stock rom in Odin. Guides on how to do it in that link I gave you, get the stock rom from Samfirmware. This will overwrite your existing rooted kernel/'unroot' the phone.
Easy way
Go into settings -> privacy -> restore to factory defaults.
Bit harder
Turn off you phone, push and hold volume up + home + power button (press simultaneously) till <3e> recovery menu shows up, and then with help of vol up/vol down keys/power to select, use wipe data command.
Thank you. Very much.
What does it mean when the unroot instruction says reboot to recovery?
imyamum said:
What does it mean when the unroot instruction says reboot to recovery?
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Just copy your data and restore phone to defaults. Root access will be destroyed!
Read my previous post
I told you how to do it in my first post, and Mar10o told you how to do it in his. Go back, and read. Very carefully/slowly. Can't make it any simpler than that other than to fly there & do it for you (which you don't have enough money for).
Sim card
Will i need to remove my sim card for this process?
imyamum said:
Will i need to remove my sim card for this process?
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No dude...you don't need to... just make a backup of everything...
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What does it mean when the unroot instruction says reboot to recovery?
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Recovery(cwm) is accessed when you turn on your switched off phone using volume up+home button+ power button...
If you really don't want to get confused and stuff...just flash stock ROM using Odin...that's the best solution I've seen so far...
Should I post the instructions??
Firstly check this out... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
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Will i need to remove my sim card for this process?
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Well i suppose you're new to this a way too much...so just flash stock ROM via PC(odin) and enjoy the phone, until you get bored and want some mods in it..
I'll recommend you to flash the stock ROM coz factory resetting the phone won't change your kernel...
Also its best to download the stock ROM of your count...you can go on http://www.sammobile.com register there, and download the particular ROM file according to your country (after doing this you won't even need to update via kies...you'll be getting the best official update samsung has to offer you for your country)....
If you download the Stock ROM for your phone from above...repeat the exact same steps below, just remember to use the download file from sammobile instead of the one given...
Restoring stock firmware to your phone
Before you attempt to do any of the steps outlined below, make sure that Samsung's Kies software is not running on your machine. Kies has an unfortunate tendency to cause problems when Odin is attempting to communicate with your device, so ensure it is either disabled or uninstalled entirely. It's also worth noting that following the steps outlined below could wipe your handset, so be sure to back up anything you don't want to lose, just in case.
Once you've got everything set up correctly, completely switch off your phone. Once it's off, press the volume down button, home button and power button together. Use the volume up key to place the phone in Download Mode and you're ready to flash that lovely stock firmware to your device. Connect your phone to your computer using a standard micro-USB cable. If you get a message informing you that your phone hasn't been installed correctly, you'll need to grab those Samsung drivers .
Open up Odin and click the 'PDA' button. Find the official 4.0.3 firmware you downloaded to your computer moments previously and select it. Note that this file has been compressed, so you may need to install WinRAR to extract it before loading into Odin. . Having selected your extracted firmware in Odin, ensure that only the 'Auto Reboot' and 'F. Reset Time' boxes are ticked in Odin's user interface, then click start.
Odin will work its magic and flash the official firmware to your device. Once it's finished, your phone will reboot automatically, and you'll be the proud owner of a Galaxy S2 with stock (and all-above-board) Ice Cream Sandwich firmware.
If you get any FC's factory reset your phone...
And remember when we say "wipe" it means format...
Idk whether JB is available for you there or not...but after this kies should work just fine for you...
Sorry for spinning your head and involving you in custom ROMs..i should've posted this earlier..
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I have been trying all day to root this bad boy. After finding nothing but broken link after broken link I finally found <cm-10.1-20121229-UNOFFICIAL-p4wifi.zip> and <cm10.1-20130116-UNOFFICIAL-p4wifi.zip> I am stuck at this point because I don't know which to use and well, quite frankly im a noob. ive watched a couple videos and even talked to a guy who rooted his but, i'm unsure about where to put this friggin file. some people say to have my tab in usb debug mode while others say to the contrary. some say to put my tab into odin3 while others say to have it in recovery mode but the one consistency is that they all say that its simple and "noob proof". Well with all the contradictory methods i've researched the one thing ive concluded is that for a noob it really aint that easy to sort through everything ive found and realize what the hell to do. I really don't wanna brick this frigger so this if anything is a desperate cry for help.
Long story short, I have the files which one do I use and what do I do with it?
Sincerely, Nooby McFirsttimerson
Stark_raving_mad said:
I have been trying all day to root this bad boy. After finding nothing but broken link after broken link I finally found <cm-10.1-20121229-UNOFFICIAL-p4wifi.zip> and <cm10.1-20130116-UNOFFICIAL-p4wifi.zip> I am stuck at this point because I don't know which to use and well, quite frankly im a noob. ive watched a couple videos and even talked to a guy who rooted his but, i'm unsure about where to put this friggin file. some people say to have my tab in usb debug mode while others say to the contrary. some say to put my tab into odin3 while others say to have it in recovery mode but the one consistency is that they all say that its simple and "noob proof". Well with all the contradictory methods i've researched the one thing ive concluded is that for a noob it really aint that easy to sort through everything ive found and realize what the hell to do. I really don't wanna brick this frigger so this if anything is a desperate cry for help.
Long story short, I have the files which one do I use and what do I do with it?
Sincerely, Nooby McFirsttimerson
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There's nothing hard about rooting if you want to flash a custom ROM on your tab, 99.9% of the developers pre-root their ROM's so you dont even have to root it, so did pershoot.
Step 1: You start from zero: you have a gt-p7510 STOCK ROM on android 4.0.4, if not, flash the ics bootloader from droidbasement.com via odin in PDA slot.
Step 2: go to droidbasement.com, and it depends which android version you want to flash, 4.0.4, 4.1.1, or 4.2.2, let's say you want do flash android 4.2.2, download clockworkmod recovery 6.0.3.4, flash it via odin in PDA slot and reboot your device.
Step 3: once you have cwm 6.0.3.4 flashed, connect your tablet to your pc and get the latest nightly version, YOU DON'T WANT TO USE EXPERIMENTAL BUILTS!! Since they were only ment for pure development and they could be very unstable. Download the latest version here http://get.cm/?device=p4wifi here and copy the file over from your computer to your device. DO NOT FORGET!
Step 4: reboot your device into recovery and do a factory reset, go to your 0 folder in recovery and flash the latest nightly built. ( a factory reset via cwm will not delete data on your SDcard
Step 5: reboot your device again when it's done and wait up to 10 minutes.
And last but not least step 6: enjoy!!
DefQoN_BE said:
There's nothing hard about rooting if you want to flash a custom ROM on your tab, 99.9% of the developers pre-root their ROM's so you dont even have to root it, so did pershoot.
Step 1: You start from zero: you have a gt-p7510 STOCK ROM on android 4.0.4, if not, flash the ics bootloader from droidbasement.com via odin in PDA slot.
Step 2: go to droidbasement.com, and it depends which android version you want to flash, 4.0.4, 4.1.1, or 4.2.2, let's say you want do flash android 4.2.2, download clockworkmod recovery 6.0.3.4, flash it via odin in PDA slot and reboot your device.
Step 3: once you have cwm 6.0.3.4 flashed, connect your tablet to your pc and get the latest nightly version, YOU DON'T WANT TO USE EXPERIMENTAL BUILTS!! Since they were only ment for pure development and they could be very unstable. Download the latest version here http://get.cm/?device=p4wifi here and copy the file over from your computer to your device. DO NOT FORGET!
Step 4: reboot your device into recovery and do a factory reset, go to your 0 folder in recovery and flash the latest nightly built. ( a factory reset via cwm will not delete data on your SDcard
Step 5: reboot your device again when it's done and wait up to 10 minutes.
And last but not least step 6: enjoy!!
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How do I flash it via odin in PDA slot?
Stark_raving_mad said:
How do I flash it via odin in PDA slot?
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In Odin, there is a PDA button. Click it and select your file.
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Stark_raving_mad said:
How do I flash it via odin in PDA slot?
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Get your tablet in download mode, it's the same way as you go to recovery, but then the other image on the right side, your tab will warn you that flashing other software may cause problems on your tab and blabla, just ignore that and push yes. Connect your tab to your pc and open odin, while it's connected, your pc will look for a driver i think. Once odin is opened, select PDA slot and search for the recovery safed on your computer, then hit the square box and make sure the box in front of'PDA SLOT' is check with a 'V', now it will flash cwm on your tablet
So i have to have odin on my pc?
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So i have to have odin on my pc?
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Yes you do.
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Why do people always feel they have to run to customs roms? To me that is like saying to somebody who asks how to change a wheel on a car that first they have to remove the engine and put in a supercharged version instead with all the added unreliability that goes with it.... Custom roms are great but sometimes when answering a question the sledgehammer to crack a walnut approach is not the best..... if you are happy with stock rom to start with try rooting that first then if you want to go further try the custom approach
If you just want to root a stock firmware then all you have to do is install clockwork recovery using odin and flash a root zip through recovery.....
Root file is here for you and if you go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44527963#post44527963 there is a good version of odin for your tab and drivers (if you haven't already installed them ) that I recently posted
As long as you are sure it is 7510 you have then recovery for pushing through odin is attached as well
I cant have root permissions after flashing CM 10.2 (I accidentally did full sd card data wipe with twrp 2.6.0.0 before) , now none of apps that request root works..I tried to flash older superuser.zip files but that didnt work (when trying to flash superUS v1.50 zip it always writes ''failed')'. Any solution to that?
Try installing SuperSu from play store, see if that works otherwise if that doesn't work go to android development stickies for this forum' download root.zip and try to root again through recovery
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Ive downloaded the 2 files using my Tablet the 2 files being the root.zip and recovery. I havnt done anymore than that. Whats the next step?
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Stark_raving_mad said:
Ive downloaded the 2 files using my Tablet the 2 files being the root.zip and recovery. I havnt done anymore than that. Whats the next step?
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Ok.. being as you're new to this.. I advise you to watch QBKing's video on rooting this device, really any of his rooting vids will show you how to install odin/drivers and then to Odin the custom recovery...
If you feel unsure after watching the video or have any questions... just hit me back and I can walk ya through it..
Don't be worried if I don't see you're reply right away.. I'm on my way home from vaction and my service is less than spotty.. ( thanks sprint )
The video was enlightening to say the least. However the thread at ac syndicate is now closed. Sooooo im wondering if there is anywhere else i can find the necessary files
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Stark_raving_mad said:
The video was enlightening to say the least. However the thread at ac syndicate is now closed. Sooooo im wondering if there is anywhere else i can find the necessary files
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What files do you need?
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Odin http://db.tt/HEZM0iTh
USB drivers http://db.tt/66rJelZn
assume you mean those files
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Why do people always feel they have to run to customs roms? To me that is like saying to somebody who asks how to change a wheel on a car that first they have to remove the engine and put in a supercharged version instead with all the added unreliability that goes with it.... Custom roms are great but sometimes when answering a question the sledgehammer to crack a walnut approach is not the best..... if you are happy with stock rom to start with try rooting that first then if you want to go further try the custom approach
If you just want to root a stock firmware then all you have to do is install clockwork recovery using odin and flash a root zip through recovery.....
Root file is here for you and if you go to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44527963#post44527963 there is a good version of odin for your tab and drivers (if you haven't already installed them ) that I recently posted
As long as you are sure it is 7510 you have then recovery for pushing through odin is attached as well
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I have been trying for a whole day. I have used files either from other posts in xda or other sites. Still I could not root my 7510. I have finally successfully rooted the tablet with the files in this post.
Thanks a lot!
Pan_Man said:
I have been trying for a whole day. I have used files either from other posts in xda or other sites. Still I could not root my 7510. I have finally successfully rooted the tablet with the files in this post.
Thanks a lot!
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Glad it worked ! :good:
If anybody else needs the files to root or a link to qbking77 video....look at my FAQ thread....everything needed to root is there, minus the Sammy drivers( you can get them when you plug you're tab into the PC )...
Also...do yourself a favor and as soon as you root...go put infamous twrp recovery on the device..I have flashed every single ROM I've put on my device through this recovery...no problems yet...Lol.
Link to FAQ thread.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2458846
Edit...this is for p4wifi only on stock 4.0.4
Copy them where on the device?
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connect your tablet to your pc[/B] and get the latest nightly version, YOU DON'T WANT TO USE EXPERIMENTAL BUILTS!! Since they were only ment for pure development and they could be very unstable. Download the latest version here and copy the file over from your computer to your device. DO NOT FORGET!
Where do you copy the step 3 files? I can't even access the file directory on the tablet for more than 1-2 minutes before it resets. I flashed the step 2 files (no change), and having trouble knowing where to but the step 3 files and how to access the target directory. Could you clarify for me? Thanks.
BTW new user and can't "post"urls so I had to delete yours from the reply. sorry.
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