OK. I have searched and searched. And I cannot post in Development forum yet. My i9100 was rooted using CFRoot. That installed an app called CWM. It is not the same as ROM Manager found in the market. Since then I have wiped and installed Cognition S2 rom and I do not have the CWM.apk that came with CFRoot. Looked all over online and all I keep getting pointed to is the CFRoot thread or threads talking about Rom Manager. Can someone link me to / upload the CWM that comes with CFRoot?
http://www.multiupload.com/VLHL6WP2X7
jje
TenEightyPee said:
OK. I have searched and searched. And I cannot post in Development forum yet. My i9100 was rooted using CFRoot. That installed an app called CWM. It is not the same as ROM Manager found in the market. Since then I have wiped and installed Cognition S2 rom and I do not have the CWM.apk that came with CFRoot. Looked all over online and all I keep getting pointed to is the CFRoot thread or threads talking about Rom Manager. Can someone link me to / upload the CWM that comes with CFRoot?
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Cognition S2 doesnt come with CF-Root kernel. To get the CWM app back you need to flash the CF-root kernel.
thanks for the link it will be useful
I have installed BAtista70 with angelom kernel
can I use this app to reflash CF root kernel or odin as the first time i rooted my phone ?
hey guys does anyone have a mirror for this ?? i don't want to get this just off of any site i want to make sure it's the real deal... we should be very careful with these apps.
Attached is CWM Manager flashable zip (please change the ext. PDF to Zip - I changed it due to upload policy here)
and check wheather this one is flashable for your ROM, this was downloaded from Checkrom Kitchen for the FW version XWLA4
MD5 Checksum of the zip : eefeb8e1e57e2c76dadbd9aa4e53773b
thanks
If you had reflashed the cfroot kernel from chainfires post, it would have put cwm manager on there for you mate.
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zaheedahmed said:
Attached is CWM Manager flashable zip (please change the ext. PDF to Zip - I changed it due to upload policy here)
and check wheather this one is flashable for your ROM, this was downloaded from Checkrom Kitchen for the FW version XWLA4
MD5 Checksum of the zip : eefeb8e1e57e2c76dadbd9aa4e53773b
thanks
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The policy is for something...
It is very wrong to bypass restrictions this way.
It would be enough to point users to the appropriate thread...
sebarkh said:
The policy is for something...
It is very wrong to bypass restrictions this way.
It would be enough to point users to the appropriate thread...
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I meant the Policy here in my workplace not XDA, XDA allows me to upload zip files
i'm staying with the stock rom (for now @ least until i figure out why i loose wifi), and entropy's DD for kernel...as otherwise my wifi goes bye bye... i just updated the modem to the uckk6 or uchk6, and i'm getting astonishing results with that modem in the chicagoland area... and i didn't loose wifi... now i tried to upgrade to the latest android version but then the wifi goes bye bye again.
p.s. i used entropy's recovery to stock quite a few times as i've used something from another forums and wifi bye bye (that same thing is posted on xda-dev as a tutorial)... so this was the only way to fix it that worked... and for some reason the only kernel that doesn't disable wifi is entropy's Daily Driver. anyways so i'm not sure why i didn't get the CMW.apk installed on my galaxy s2. hopefully this one will work. I think it's just my n00bness to custom roms that makes the WiFi disappear, hopefully i will get some more knowledge soon.
so basically my system now looks like this:
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband: i777UCKK6
Kernel: 2.6.35.7
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UCKH7
*** [ just the modem changed. when i go to latest android version i loose wifi ] * signatures: disabled in CMW
I also found another link for CMW.apk on the forums (different section) but of course it uses multiupload and it's not working.
p.p.s. another n00b question. do you guys think it would be safe for me to use a rom or will it disable the wifi again ?... and which rom would you suggest, something like entropy512 is using stock rom that is scrubbed from b/s... or maybe a different one, but i don't want to loose wifi as i'm on 2GB limited plan and that goes fast without wifi...
any suggestions.
Sorry but I think I forgot to say thank you to all the people who replied.
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hello all,
Before I being, i searched a bit in this forum and in web. But the questions i have still are not answered.
I on KE2 stock ROM. i have an unbranded SGSII. I have rooted using steps mentioned here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I want to install any of the custom Roms or the newer ROMS mainly because the battery usage sucks. with some hour music and calls battery get drained easily.
I dont mind updating to latest stock ROM also as long as it solves the problem.
Kies dose not offer me an upgrade and its also grayed out for some reason
Here is my SGSII specs
Code:
Product Code: GT-I9100LKADBT (From RegEdit)
PDA: I9100XWKE2
Phone: I9100XXKDJ
CSC: I9100OXXKE2
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
If I have some problem, I want to revert back to Stock rom before giving it to Samsung. I have also ordered a USB Jig. It should be on the way now. So i can reset the counter as well.
Before flashing, I want to know what all i should do. Is it just fine If i flash the firmware file? Also in Samfirmware i see something called pit files.
can anyone help me in flashing the correct rom?
thank you
All Custom ROM's give detailed installation instructions in the first couple of posts.
For what it's worth, having tried a number of different ROM's, VillainRom 1.4 has the best battery for me. 2 days with moderate use.
+ Villian rom but read and understand the instructions before you start .
jje
Cognition S2 is a good rom, full instructions for flashing.
If you look in the android development section, theres also a thread with all stock firmwares, kernals and tutorials for flashing
thank you all.
I was wondering about how to revert back in case of some problem. Also do I need to take care something about the baseband etc?
I am kind of new so thats what makes me tensed! I dont want to screw up the mobile.
Don't worry, once you have USB jib, you can reset Odin flash counter and this is a safe way to rescue you in case of brick.
In terms of baseband, ke4 or kf2 are the best ones. Kf2 kernel + kf2 base band is a good combination. You can try many ones and choose by yourself.
On xda, there are all stock firmware to rollback if needed.
Take a look at the stock rom and branded roms post in Dev section find your phone and download a copy of the rom.
That can be flashed back via Odin to original state wiping any root and stock roms .
jje
How about ROM Manager ? i read that It can install ROMS over air
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-koushikdutta-rommanager-nptD.aspx
Don't use that as far as know. My kernel wasn't supported and it took me days before my recovery mode was working as I wanted. Maybe it works with other kernels, but with my bad experience thus far I don't install that again.
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galaxyII said:
How about ROM Manager ? i read that It can install ROMS over air
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-koushikdutta-rommanager-nptD.aspx
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Please dont install rom manager. Its not fully compatible with the sgs2. Use it, and youll be back here asking for advice on how to fix another mess.
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stoney73 said:
Please dont install rom manager. Its not fully compatible with the sgs2. Use it, and youll be back here asking for advice on how to fix another mess.
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Thanks. Then i will not
Installing rom manager is not an issue... Very few custom rom are compatible with this. Afaik Cognition rom is one of them.
bgn9000 said:
Installing rom manager is not an issue... Very few custom rom are compatible with this. Afaik Cognition rom is one of them.
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You think I can install ROMS with this? no more Odin?
No this is a little bit more complicated. You need a rom compatible with this like cognition seemed to add. The main idea is to have a rom compatible with rom manager and this will allow you to change to another rom compatible with this. Unfortunately, there are not so many custom rom... Perhaps sicopat's one?
I justed wanted to say that rom manager is not dangerous to install and even to launch.
OK Thank you,
But I am still confused If i need to update the modem etc. Let me do some more search
You can upgrade modem version by Odin flash mode separately to the rest.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131950
Just download a modem.bin file or gets it from a complete firmware by unzip.
Put modem.bin into phone area of Odin and start accordingly of normal flash processing.
Thanks bgn9000
MY whole worry is whether to update modem or not. I dont want to mess with my phone as i think there is no downgrade.
Looks like I have to invest more time in understanding this flashing
Afternoon all,
First of all I would like to point out I am a complete Android noob I make no secrets about it, have been a iPhone user for a few years with Blackberrys prior to that, so everything is new to me.
I decided to opt for the SGS2 for my newest phone upgrade and after a week or so of use the battery was terrible (holding only 6-7h max). I read through endless threads on rooting/custom ROMs and the likes and decided to try VillianROM 1.4, to help improve the battery.
Managed to sucsessfully install it with no major dramas.
However, I think I may have the wrong CFroot kernal installed. After installing the villianrom, one of the last parts is to update the root kernal, it stated to use XWKF2. mine currently states:
Baseband version - I9100XXKF2
Kernal Version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725
Is this correct?? If not can someone point me in the direction where to download the correct kernal.
The phone is working fine at the moment and the battery is vastly better compared to how it was. I have noticed a problem with the music player, it seems to crash mid way through songs and re-boot, has anyone else had this issue? or could it be as a result of the incorrect kernal?
Thanks in advance,
Shakey
p.s - loving my Android experience so far and dont think ill be going back to Apple any time soon
I would leave well enough alone if its working .
However the VR rom instructions say .
If you are installing from another ROM, or stock ROM, you need to be using the CF-Root kernel, as applicable for your current ROM. You can find CF-Root and
instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399
When using this ROM, I suggest the XWKF2 CF-Root kernel, from post 4 of Chainfire's thread.
jje
shakeystevo said:
Afternoon all,
However, I think I may have the wrong CFroot kernal installed. After installing the villianrom, one of the last parts is to update the root kernal, it stated to use XWKF2. mine currently states:
Baseband version - I9100XXKF2
Kernal Version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE7-CL215725
Is this correct?? If not can someone point me in the direction where to download the correct kernal.
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Grab the KF2 kernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283397&postcount=4
File name: CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KF2-v4.0-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (5.97 MB, 13019 views)
JJEgan said:
I would leave well enough alone if its working .
However the VR rom instructions say .
If you are installing from another ROM, or stock ROM, you need to be using the CF-Root kernel, as applicable for your current ROM. You can find CF-Root and
instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399
When using this ROM, I suggest the XWKF2 CF-Root kernel, from post 4 of Chainfire's thread.
jje
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Thanks for the quick reply jje.
It does seem to be working fine, apart from the music player issue, ill put XWKF2 on and see if that fixes the issue.
Cheers,
Shakey
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Thanks for the link Veyka, going to.download it now
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Downloaded the file but its XXKF2 does this matter? can someone briefly explain what the first two letters mean? is it just a random pre-fix?
thanks
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shakeystevo said:
Downloaded the file but its XXKF2 does this matter? can someone briefly explain what the first two letters mean? is it just a random pre-fix?
thanks
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The XX matches your baseband. so no worries.
Thanks
long as i know ive got the right one thats ok.
Anyone had the same issue with the media player??
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First of all, this is the thread I'm referring to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233328
Am posting here because I don't have enough posts to reply to the thread. Really doesn't make sense that the forum requires 10 posts before I can reply there.
I'm really confused with all the links on the OP. The instructions aren't clear enough for a noob like me. Would appreciate any help here.
Basically I want the fastest/smoothest experience, so no TW for sure, and OC if possible. Am not really sure what deodex does for me so not sure if I need deodex or broodcomb...
So correct me if I'm wrong here.. Never done this before so I'm just picturing it in my head(getting my tab tomorrow so just wanna make sure I get things right) this is how I should do it..
1. I will need to download this and install through odin no matter what... Hmm what does CSC: CPW and XEU mean anyway?
Stock Rom [ODIN] special for XDA Members only ( CSC: CPW and XEU )
2. This is where I get lost. Do I choose between these 3? If yes, what's the differences between them? And where's broodcomb?
CWM KH7ROOT
Stock Deodexed Rom special for XDA Members only
CWM Rom by mabalito
3. Install the non tw update/ themes/etc..
4. where in all these do I fit in the installing of pershoot's kernel? Can OC be done only with pershoot kernel? Does 3G work with pershoot's kernel?
I appreciate any help you can give me. perhaps someone can do me a favour and post this up in the thread so that others can answer it.
Thanks
Ryan
any kind soul out there? I just need someone to help me copy paste my post over to the thread so that others can answer it.
I'm running the stock KH7 rom and it's much better then the KG9 that i had before.
As far as i know, there is no rom for p7500 that doesn't have Touchwiz. In that thread there is just a theme that looks like vanilla Honeycomb, so it doesn't give any performance boost.
Besically you need to install the stock KH7 first (using odin) and then install custom recovery if you want to root or use other modifications posted there.
poisike said:
I'm running the stock KH7 rom and it's much better then the KG9 that i had before.
As far as i know, there is no rom for p7500 that doesn't have Touchwiz. In that thread there is just a theme that looks like vanilla Honeycomb, so it doesn't give any performance boost.
Besically you need to install the stock KH7 first (using odin) and then install custom recovery if you want to root or use other modifications posted there.
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I've got my tab now and have been messing with it for awhile without much success. I tried this...
1. reboot into cwm recovery
2. install deodexed stock rom via cwm
3. install cwm non-tw (from the thread)
and that resulted in a reboot-loop. So I can't go straight to cwm and have to install stock using ODIN first? okay help me out here a little, I'm still not sure what or where ODIN is...
okay I managed to get it to work after many tries. I used odin(which i think i didn't need to).. then installed the deodexed stock rom, pershoot's kernel, and non-tw..
Like i already said, first you need to install stock KH7 using odin.
Glad you got it working.
Going to flash S8 from stock, but I have no idea how to flash the kernel first.
Here's the link to the kernel thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1289460
I don't even know which link is the kernel itself, so I figure I better ask for help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281779
Thread moved from the Dev section to Q&A section.
My advice to the OP is that if you dont know how to flash, then dont. Read up first, and there is a lot to read... but its all good information on how to NOT mess up your device.
Also, if you want to flash S8, check out his site and his thread. Mikey steers his users in the right direction and makes a great rom.
Pirateghost said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1281779
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thanks for taking your time to do something helpful
Red5 said:
Thread moved from the Dev section to Q&A section.
My advice to the OP is that if you dont know how to flash, then dont. Read up first, and there is a lot to read... but its all good information on how to NOT mess up your device.
Also, if you want to flash S8, check out his site and his thread. Mikey steers his users in the right direction and makes a great rom.
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I am using Mikey's instructions...I've flashed SVII before, but it didn't require flashing a kernel. I just want to make sure I do it right, but so far have not gotten an answer to this rather simple question. If anyone feels like spilling the beans before I just have to google it and go with some random's method, I'd like it alot.
Damani311 said:
thanks for taking your time to do something helpful
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Also. There is a FAQ thread that pretty much explains how to flash a kernel using Odin.
No extra thread needed.
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Pirateghost said:
Also. There is a FAQ thread that pretty much explains how to flash a kernel using Odin.
No extra thread needed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309346
its that link...
says that kernel is not for battery life though, and links you to Entropy's kernel...but on his thread I don't know which one of the 10+ links are the actual kernel DL link, really appreciate it if you could tell me which one it is
Damani311 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309346
its that link...
says that kernel is not for battery life though, and links you to Entropy's kernel...but on his thread I don't know which one of the 10+ links are the actual kernel DL link, really appreciate it if you could tell me which one it is
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entropy's post has several to choose from. they are all dated. the dates are the versioning (if you will)
how hard is it to click on one and download it? maybe the most recent one?
also, Entropy's kernels in that thread are for CWM, flashable just like any other CWM zip file
perhaps you need to read the FAQ thread and the HOW TO ROOT thread. this basic stuff is explained very well.
Latest Entropy kernel is DD_11132011.zip For future reference, the file names are based on the release date.
Lawrence of a Labia said:
Latest Entropy kernel is DD_11132011.zip For future reference, the file names are based on the release date.
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ok I DL'ed that zip file, and tried to flash w/ odin but it doesnt list it as a valid .tar file, and won't let me see it in the list of files I can choose from to flash
downloaded cwm, and flashed it with odin (the exact way I tried to flash the kernel, but this one actually shows up for use)
cwm is installed, moved the .zip to SD and installed with cwm, and nothing. Phone is not rooted and completely the same as before the install...
Not sure what to do at this point.....why didn't the kernel flash?
Should I just go ahead and try to flash the ROM?
Damani311 said:
ok I DL'ed that zip file, and tried to flash w/ odin but it doesnt list it as a valid .tar file, and won't let me see it in the list of files I can choose from to flash
downloaded cwm, and flashed it with odin (the exact way I tried to flash the kernel, but this one actually shows up for use)
cwm is installed, moved the .zip to SD and installed with cwm, and nothing. Phone is not rooted and completely the same as before the install...
Not sure what to do at this point.....why didn't the kernel flash?
Should I just go ahead and try to flash the ROM?
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what exactly did you expect to happen??
flashing kernel =/= rooting your phone.....
i am completely confused as to why you dont read the FAQs i have repeatedly pointed you to?? they arent there for forum fluff, they serve a freakin purpose!
since its obvious you dont want to go look for yourself, here are the links:
**AT&T SGS2 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQS)**
[How To] Easily Root your SGS2
Pirateghost said:
what exactly did you expect to happen??
flashing kernel =/= rooting your phone.....
i am completely confused as to why you dont read the FAQs i have repeatedly pointed you to?? they arent there for forum fluff, they serve a freakin purpose!
since its obvious you dont want to go look for yourself, here are the links:
**AT&T SGS2 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQS)**
[How To] Easily Root your SGS2
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Installation
From Stock:
1. Install Entropy512's kernel, found here.
2. Entropy512's kernel will give you root and CWM. Download Titanium Backup from the Market, and after allowing root permissions, back up your apps.
Durr me no speakee english
But I flashed the ROM with CWM anyway, and it worked. The phone is blazingly clean and fast and battery life has dramatically improved. Thanks everyone!
I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S IISGH-I777 from stock using Zedomax kernel. Now wireless won't enable. The last thing I did was back it up. Everything else appears to work.
Grendel2317 said:
I recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy S IISGH-I777 from stock using Zedomax kernel. Now wireless won't enable. The last thing I did was back it up. Everything else appears to work.
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Flash to Entropys kernel and that will clear it up...Zedomax's stuff isn't worth your time, it hasn't been supported in forever and is very unstable
You can find the files in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460
If you are running a UCKK6 build stay at 12/8 build kernel, KH7 or a I900 GB port can use the newer kernels
Not sure what I can do
yoderk said:
You can find the files in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460
If you are running a UCKK6 build stay at 12/8 build kernel, KH7 or a I900 GB port can use the newer kernels
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I followed those instructions. First 12/8 is not longer available, or at least I couldn't find it anywhere under that thread. To make the long story short, I'm now sitting on Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Baseband I777UCKH7.
I used the 3/7 kernel from Entropy and flashed it with Mobile Odin Lite.
Wifi will still not stay on.
I do have clockwork recovery, (even Rom Manager Premium but I know not to use it) and haven't done anything with it.
Are there radio or modem drivers I need to flash or something?
Don't use ROM manager on this phone. It will break it.
As far as the main issue is concerned. You could always attempt a return to stock. There's forum topics with more detail in the adroid developement section.
Grendel2317 said:
I followed those instructions. First 12/8 is not longer available, or at least I couldn't find it anywhere under that thread. To make the long story short, I'm now sitting on Kernel version 2.6.35.7, Baseband I777UCKH7.
I used the 3/7 kernel from Entropy and flashed it with Mobile Odin Lite.
Wifi will still not stay on.
I do have clockwork recovery, (even Rom Manager Premium but I know not to use it) and haven't done anything with it.
Are there radio or modem drivers I need to flash or something?
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The problem is 2.3.6 stock wifi gets broken when rooted. If you just wanted to root I believe you need to flash the 2.3.4 return to stock rooted file system package in the general sticky. If you don't want to stay stock just flash your new rom. I reccomend aokp 4.0.4 from the dev thread. Its bad ass. Either way your wifi will return once you flash the new rom. Flash it using cwm. Just read the return to stock thread all the info about the 2.3.6 wifi break is in there.
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I've heard talk that you have to do a factory data wipe/reset in CWM after flashing a rooted kernel that includes CWM. Don't know why but it worked for me. You loose your stuff but you retain root and you get to use your wifi.
When that happened to me I wiped data, system, cache etc., then I flashed a rom from clockwork. That solved it for me.
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