Okay guys, First off I apologize if my post is too noobish. Yes I am a noob at all this.
I rooted my phone using steps mentioned here - http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=43
I bought my phone in india with the KE8 update, and now the About Phone section shows the following:
Android Version - 2.3.3
Bsaeband Version - I9100DDKE2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL 161513
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE8.
I read about a post for rooting the galaxy S2 here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
and am a little bit confused. Firstly did I do the rooting with a piece of old software or something? Do I need to do the rooting again or flash my phone with some other latest software ?
Can someone please spoon feed me some info about:
1. Whether I need to infact update my software and flash my phone again
2. If so how?
Thanks a lot guys, and again sorry for being too noobish :S
flash CF-root KE8 kernal as per
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
that way you can keep your KE8 and have Root AFAIK
(take no responsibility blah blah blah)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I found this thread here and here they have given source of the Stock KE8 Kernel. Since i have already rooted my phone, is it enough if I just flash my phone with this stock kernel to have the latest software in my phone?
vijayallenraj said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I found this thread here and here they have given source of the Stock KE8 Kernel. Since i have already rooted my phone, is it enough if I just flash my phone with this stock kernel to have the latest software in my phone?
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yes just download the stock kernel KE8 and flash over the rooted one, and your phone will still be rooted
Well I have rooted mine yesterday after a 3 hours effort. I think there should be a thread for Noobs like OP and me which will elaborate the Steps & Methods, the Application needed etc. in a Simple way with good demonstration. Not everybody had Android before, so for the new comers this is hard, very hard to understand all these. Like I am now having difficulties with ADB, I don't even know where to install it and from where, how to use it? The devs are very easy with these stuffs and they just mention the software name, but we, newcomers to Android are getting puzzled. It's a like a 5 year old baby has to face class X straightaway.
Some basic faqs SGS1 mostly same SGS2 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
jje
Thanks mate. Just 1 more question:
Firmware info
PDA:XWKE8
PHONE: DDKE2
CSC:ODDKE2
Build date: 18/05/2011
Generic India (ODD): www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/6OZ2KOHB07
XWKE8 Stock Kernel: www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/ZTRYIQ5S35
There was another thread where I found this. Which here should I use? What is ODD Generic India and what is the difference between this and the Stock Kernel?
And btw here is a guy that explains everything in detail on youtube:
I followed his instructions, and did exactly what he did and rooted my phone in 10 mins
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/user/mattj101101#p/u/9/XNggrd0Ptyg
Please help my new s2 a is showing kernel version:[email protected]#2 guys is this rooted handset?
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Please help my new s2 a is showing kernel version:[email protected]#2 guys is this rooted handset?
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This is the stock kernel which came from the Samsung factory. The phone is NOT rooted if you did not root it. You can do rooting with an insecure kernel and then revert back to the stock kernel, keeping the root intact.
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So last night I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I’ve got a few questions regarding various things that I havn’t been able to find through searching around on the forums. If the answers are around the forums and I have missed them I apologize and hopefully you can direct me there.
1. Since I used chainfires rooting method. I’ve used Nitrality’s app to ‘backup’ my /efs and something else it backup up. Here I’m wondering if I use a custom rom such as “Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3” will the things I backed up with Nitrality app restore my original ROM and Kernel incase something hardware wise fails and I need to send it back in to claim on my warranty.
2. The second question im asking is regarding various Custom roms, if I choose to flash ;Lite’ning rom, will I be able to since it states it’s;
based on I9100XXKH3 firmware
baseband I9100XXKH3
The baseband I’m using is XWKE7, will I be able to use this rom?
3. since the version of android I have is 2.3.3 and majority of the Roms need 2.3.4 will it work correctly? If not and I have to legitly update to 2.3.4 will it successfully update since i've rooted my phone?
Hopefully you guys can help answer my questions. Thanks.
bump because I really need help :[
- Litening ROM is based on KH3 ROM, that doesn't mean you need to have a Stock KH3 ROM. So yes, you can install it.
- As I said it doesn't matter what ROM you currently have to flash a 2.3.4 ROM.
- Don't know about the Back up issue, sorry.
Sent from my GT-I9100
thankyou so much for your help
before I flash it will I need to upgrade my 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 though?
giga502 said:
thankyou so much for your help
before I flash it will I need to upgrade my 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 though?
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You are Welcome.
As I said, NO.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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.)
Hi,
I am sorry for the newbie question.
I just bought a Galaxy S2 GT-9100G here in China.
Only after buying did I realise it is a 'G' model. damn.
anyway - I would like to 'reformat' the device, and place an Israeli ROM on it.
I hope I am using the correct terms.
The reason for this - is that the chinese version comes without Android Market,
and other stuff (and the Israeli one does).
1. Do I need to root the device first before I can change the ROM ?
2. If so - I have seen in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18099806
that flashing the kernel is the only way to root the device.
I have flashed my brother's Galaxy S2 (I9100) a month ago, using the steps shown here:
http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-heres-how/
(used OdinDownloader and SuperOneClick). Do I do the same with this device ?
Which file do I supply to Odin ??
3. Is there anyway to flash the Israeli ROM on this device ?
or it won't work, cause Israeli ROM is only for I9100 and my device is I9100G ?
If not - what can I do in order to flash a new ROM with built-in Android Market ?
Thanks to everyone who can help !!!
If u flash the new rom to your phone, it no need to root!
I own a I9100T, I flash it to I9100, it work fine, so I think u can flash it to an Israeli ROM.
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192575
In general, be careful about flashing the China phones. It seems they went out of their way to make sure those phones comply with China's government restrictions.
i9100G got KH4 and KI1 rom, u need to donload insecure kernel to root them
claimui said:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192575
In general, be careful about flashing the China phones. It seems they went out of their way to make sure those phones comply with China's government restrictions.
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they just have different bootloader,once you have a cmw recovery , you can easlie flash any rom you like,that is what i heard,and i9100g use different cpu
hahaboy said:
i9100G got KH4 and KI1 rom, u need to donload insecure kernel to root them
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Thanks hahaboy.
Where can I get the KH4 and KI1 insecure kernels ?
How do I root ?
Just use Odin or do I need SuperOneClick also ?
ghmail2 said:
they just have different bootloader,once you have a cmw recovery , you can easlie flash any rom you like,that is what i heard,and i9100g use different cpu
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So, ghmail, are you saying you have managed to do so yourself ?
Change the ROM on an I9100G to any ROM you want ?
On the topic - how can I backup everything on my device ?
I mean - the bootloader, the ROM and all the other stuff I might mess up if I brick my phone ...
Please remember..u cant flash any I9100 custom rom because its diff between I9100 and I9100G..If u flash it the phone will be semi bricked and u need to flash back to the ori rom of I9100G KH4 or KI1..
China GT-19100G-ZCLC2
Hi People, I am a total novice here. I have been reading your forms for few weeks now, since i Bought this SGS II-I9100G in China [Big Mistake ?? :-( ]
This is my phone :
Model - GT-19100G
Android - V 2.3.6
Baseband - 19100GZCLC2
Kernel - 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Firmware : PDA:LC2 / Phone:LC2 / CSC:LC2 (CHN)
I read thro creezalird pdf user guide and as guessed DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT' dint work with both methods on my phone.
I just want to root the phone so I can install few useful apps, no fancy stuff like flasing or custom rom etc. As you know even google play is blocked. Can someone point me to right link/guide me to do it.
I did read many articles (too many of your forum's) and probably why Im now totally confused. Reason is I do not see anything pointing to ZCLC2. Maybe I am not looking hard enough.
I got it done using superatom's kernel. Now all sw works on chinese phone.
Sent from my rooted GT-I9100G using xda premium
Hi friends
U may be knowing that there is other method for rooting i9100g instead of using ODIN.
Its DOOMLORD'S rooting method.(SMALL ALTERATION IN NEEDED IN ROOTING TOOLKIT BEFORE ROOTING) http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2068824
Advantages:
-NO yellow triangle at startup.
-NO increase in binary count.
-Easiest way.
-I think u can unroot also by UNrooting toolkit( havent tried). http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/root-guide-zergrush-method.7327/
-Root without flashing any customed kernel if u want to. (U can flash other custom kernels with the help of other easiest kernel flasher tool called- "initial CF root flasher" - ( http://www.wuploadsearch.com/downlo...f_root_flasher.rar-wupload-download-link.html ). Even then no yellow triangle and no increase in binary count.
I recommend to flash with this method. i have tried it on XWKJ2 firmware 2.3.6 (GTI9100G).
I HAve tried it on XWLA1, It does not worked for me.
To flash any kernel with "initial CF root flashing kit", u hav to extract "xyz.tar" kernel file and look for "zImage" file and put it in Zimage folder. AS ur already rooted so click "already-rooted.bat" and follow the on screen instructons carefully
You will find detailed method on various other forums (http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2068824 ). I will provide the softwares and rooting method later on or u can google around and u will find method on other forums and rooting kit along with it.
ITS THE BEST ONE
Till now the best custom kernel is SUPERATMOS 3.0 for i9100g (XWLA1 based)- works on XWKJ2 also.
After lot of CF-Benchmarkings and at any governor ur CPU speed comes out to be EXACT "1200mhz". As previously said that i9100g is capped at 1008mhz.
And in performance governor mode, ur benchmark points shoot beyond the Galaxy SII model.
thankew
amenjas said:
Hi friends
U may be knowing that there is other method for rooting i9100g instead of using ODIN.
Its DOOMLORD'S rooting method.(small alteration in rooting toolkit is needed before rooting)
Advantages:
-NO yellow triangle at startup.
-NO increase in binary count.
-Easiest way.
-I think u can unroot also by UNrooting toolkit( havent tried).
-Root without flashing any customed kernel if u want to. (U can flash other custom kernels with the help of other easiest kernel flasher tool called- CF kernel flasher). Even then no yellow triangle and no increase in binary count.
I recommend to flash with this method. i have tried it on XWKJ2 firmware 2.3.6 (GTI9100G).
HAve not tried on latest XWLA1
To flash any kernel with CF flashing kit, u hav to extract xyz.tar kernel file and look for "zImage" file and flash it.
You will find detailed method on various other forums. I will provide the softwares and rooting method later on or u can google u will find method on other forums and rooting kit along with it.
ITS THE BEST ONE
Till now the best custom kernel is SUPERATMOS 3.0 for i9100g (XWLA1 based)- works on XWKJ2 also.
After lot of CF-Benchmarkings and at any governor ur CPU speed comes out to be EXACT "1200mhz". As previously said that i9100g is capped at 1008mhz.
And in performance governor mode, ur benchmark points shoot beyond the Galaxy SII model.
thankew
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Was there a question in there? The [Q] in your subject heading indicates you have a question, but I didn't see one in all that rambling. (which, incidentally, regurgitates a bunch of information that has already been posted more times than I can count)
There's already a sticky for this info.
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Was there a question in there? The [Q] in your subject heading indicates you have a question, but I didn't see one in all that rambling. (which, incidentally, regurgitates a bunch of information that has already been posted more times than I can count)
There's already a sticky for this info.
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Sorry wrongly clicked question option.
I m just mentioning it bcoz lot of people use odin method and they land up with yellow triangle and usb jig doesn't work on new firmwares and binary count doesn't got reset with stock kernel with odin method. Very often so many people doesn't mention this method and we hav to search a lot where rooting and flashing kernel explained together without having trouble with yellow triangle and binary count.
Thnks
ctomgee said:
Was there a question in there? The [Q] in your subject heading indicates you have a question, but I didn't see one in all that rambling. (which, incidentally, regurgitates a bunch of information that has already been posted more times than I can count)
There's already a sticky for this info.
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Lastly I have applied most of the mods available till now on stocked i9100g except ntfs3g. I just want to share them.
*sigh*
But again, there are stickies for this info. If everybody posts this stuff (which, unfortunately, lots of people do already) it just saturates the forum, actually ending up making it HARDER for people to find stuff.
ctomgee said:
*sigh*
But again, there are stickies for this info. If everybody posts this stuff (which, unfortunately, lots of people do already) it just saturates the forum, actually ending up making it HARDER for people to find stuff.
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What do you want me to do?
Delete it?
Whatev dude. I don't hold any power here anyways. Just giving my personal opinion.
I'm using an I9100g with build DZKL3. I haven't come across any method to safely root my phone. Can anyone verify for sure a method that worked? DZKL3 was released in Dec 2011. (I'm Malaysian). My phone specs below:
Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G
Model number: GT-I9100G
Android version: 2.3.6
Baseband: I9100GDZKL3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.DZKL3
[email protected] said:
I'm using an I9100g with build DZKL3. I haven't come across any method to safely root my phone. Can anyone verify for sure a method that worked? DZKL3 was released in Dec 2011. (I'm Malaysian). My phone specs below:
Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G
Model number: GT-I9100G
Android version: 2.3.6
Baseband: I9100GDZKL3
Kernel: 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.DZKL3
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You can try the above given method. It should work.
THIS method does not work on "XWLA1"
Hello everyone..
I am a new user of android, bought SG2 few days back.. I have spent a whole day on understanding how to upgrade my gs2 from 2.3.4 to ICS.
The biggest problem i am facing that i cant understand the terminologies and steps in upgrading os.. SO please guide me in easy language, lol
Info of my gs2 is..
Model GTi9100
Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband Version I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468
[email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
Current Firmware PDA:KI4 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KI1
(XFM)
Please guide me step by step.. Will be waiting for your reply guys
Thanks in advance!
aprat from KIES update there are 2 ways,
1) official ICS flash from ODIN, 2) Custom Roms flash from CWM
for official you dont need Rooting,
for flashing Custom Roms from CWM you need Rooting & CWM.
Official Roms :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
custom Roms you can find here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1204
rooting and Odin flash guides are there in my signature links
to learn more : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
OP Kies is your official update path download it from Samsung .
Or the XDA path as posted above but you will need to read and understand .
jje
thank you Zacq8 and Jjegan..
thanks for quick response, suggest me which is the best and less battery consuming ROM for sg2? Official or custom?
Neither. No such thing as best. Less battery depends on how you have the phone setup & how you use it (everyone is different). Try some roms out for yourself to find out which works best for you.
ehmeds said:
thanks for quick response, suggest me which is the best and less battery consuming ROM for sg2? Official or custom?
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What suggested by Mistahbungle +
only what we can answer as per the rule is, By flashing official ROM you will not get any suppot from Samsung, by flasing a custom rom you may get support from it's Developer through his thread in this forum.
in development section, there are not only a single post of ROM of each custom Rom thread but there are prolonged discussions on each one, go through them before selecting one...