hi, and thinking of flashinh villia rom after rooting via lightning rom. can someone advise how to flash it? also will i lose any data and application already installed??
thanks in advance...
ps: sorry if askin such question is repeating or sounded stupid as am first time user of android
Read the instructions in the VR post start at post ONE .
jje
Follow the instructions in the villainrom thread. I flashed my kernel to a cf-root version of ke8 from odin, and then downloaded and flashed the rom from cwm. then i flashed the cf-root kf2 kernel form odin.
edit: I flashed from lightening rom 1.3 to villainrom 1.4..
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I flashed [ROM] Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3 with oDIN, How would I now replace the kernel with "SpeedMod T 26"?
Thanks
My quess would be to look in the SpeedMod thread or the Lite'ning thread.
Ok, I used oDIN and I flashed it just the way I flashed Lite'nin Rom
Thanks
great even cwm recovery also works gud ,... but as u did it so enjoy your beast..peace
Hey all,
I've been doing a bunch of stuff with motorola, and samsung is just confusing me... My sg2 is running the I9100XWke7 insecure kernel. The baseband is ke1 though...
I was wanting to throw the SensatioN ROM by Crysis21 on it, but I noticed that it's based on the kg6/ with the kh3 modem...
What would I have to do to be able to flash this rom, and is it safe to flash a different kernel such as going from the ke7 to kg6?
I've done some searching around the forum, but my internet connection is really crappy, so I apologize in advance if there is already another thread about this.
Thanks all!
Generally you can upgrade a kernel
Likewise a modem.
Likewise a full firmware .
Could you have a KG4 firmware and change its KG4 modem to KH3 yes no problem.
Could you have a KG4 firmware and flash a KH3 Kernel probably .
Personally i flash the same firmware that the custom rom is based on first.
KG6 based rom and i flash full KG6 firmware .
Then flash custom rom .
jje
Just flash the rom, i think your getting confused with rom/kernel differences.
If you wish to use a custom rom and its an odin .tar file, you just flash that and dont worry about kernels.
If you wish to install a different kernel like ninphetamine or speedmod etc - then you can do this after you have flashed the custom rom of your choice.
HOWEVER, If the rom is a .zip based installation, you will need a kernel that includes CWM such as cf-root, ninphetamine etc before flashing the rom you have chosen.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Both of you have helped tremendously! Thank you Just gotta get used to Samsung now lol
Dear Forum,
I have rooted my Galaxy S II one year ago using Odin and a custom kernel from the forum here. Now I tried to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 but it does not work. So I think the kernel could be the problem and wanted to flash an other one, but here comes the question.
My phone says that I have the I019XXKDJ baseband and I9100XWKDD-CL kernel version. In the Post of CF with the list of roms I could not find these versions ( endings? )
Could someone please tell me what to do?
Best regards
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Looks like you have the I9100 model so after reading the first few posts from the link above, select a firmware to download and flash via Odin.
They are stock official firmware and once your in download mode and ready to flash with Odin I don't think the kernel will affect things.
Be prepared to wipe or factory reset just in case. CWM nandroid backup and titanium backup etc.
After that checkout chainfires cfroot kernels to root your phone.
That's what I would do anyway.
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Tibhar said:
Dear Forum,
I have rooted my Galaxy S II one year ago using Odin and a custom kernel from the forum here. Now I tried to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 but it does not work. So I think the kernel could be the problem and wanted to flash an other one, but here comes the question.
No if you flashed you lost Kies update path .
My phone says that I have the I019XXKDJ baseband and I9100XWKDD-CL kernel version. In the Post of CF with the list of roms I could not find these versions ( endings? )
As said you need to read the post regarding kernel versions in CF root thread .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Hi,
Hoping some of you guys can help me out. I've just taken ownership of an unlocked/unbranded SGSII with the following details :
Model : GT-I9100
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband : I900XXLPS
Kernel : [email protected]#3
Build : IML74K.XWLP7
I've flashed CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 via Odin without any hitches. I see the warning triangle indicating the insecure kernel, busybox, cwm are installed and SuperUser app appears in my app draw. However, it seems the SU binaries just will not install... therefore no root access. Current version shows as vNull and the update option in SuperUser fails as a result.
I've tried flashing the su binary zip via clockwork recovery but it just won't install. Complains of an error with the zip and aborts with status 0! I know some threads recommend to just "keep flashing till it works" for this type of error... but I gave up after about 10 tries... there's something else going on here.
I've even tried the speedmod-kernel-s2-ics-k3-18-Odin kernel ... same problems.
Even 'S2 Root.exe' complains... ROOT ACCESS DENIED!
I've repeated all this a number of times (kernel flash counter up to about 10 now) and even done factory rest, wiped dalvik, reset data etc etc. No luck.
I've read forum after forum and I'm completely out of ideas so hoping for a hand. Even if it's just to say it can't be done for whatever reason.
For now i've just flashed back to stock samsung kernel to get rid of the warning triangle.
Any help appreciated
immedeately after flashing the CF-root, before doing anything you have to open Super SU application once for automatic binary updating...
Flash CF-root LP6 or LP8 from ODIN,
also you have options to flash other Root kernels too like Siyah..
ZACQ8 said:
immedeately after flashing the CF-root, before doing anything you have to open Super SU application once for automatic binary updating...
Flash CF-root LP6 or LP8 from ODIN,
also you have options to flash other Root kernels too like Siyah..
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Thanks for the reply. Just tried flashing Siyah v3.2.3 exactly the same results.
SuperUser app refuses to update binary because it can't detect/see the current version and reports it as 'vNull'. Again, no amount of manual flashing of su binary works.
flash another ICS ROM from ODIN, LP9 asian version...
then root again with CF-root, finish up headache...
small correction XWLP7 bult official android version is 4.0.3 not 4.0.4
ZACQ8 said:
flash another ICS ROM from ODIN, LP9 asian version...
then root again with CF-root, finish up headache...
small correction XWLP7 bult official android version is 4.0.3 not 4.0.4
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Typo in my original post... i'm on 4.0.3
Forgive my ignorance.. but can I flash another ROM from ODIN if i'm not rooted ? Also, if I can why would I use an Asian ROM ?
Thanks
davey.lad said:
Typo in my original post... i'm on 4.0.3
Forgive my ignorance.. but can I flash another ROM from ODIN if i'm not rooted ? Also, if I can why would I use an Asian ROM ?
Thanks
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Root is not required for ODIN flash...
Among the latest ICS official versions it is reported that DXLP9 is the stable and bugfree, normally on unbranded phones, region doesnt matter if you are using english language for setup.
you can pick the best one from this thread after reading review posts in the same thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
or
if you only need a rooted Rom and not require to flash any rom further from CWM, you can try any latest from this thread, these are pre-rooted odin flashable ROM with stock recovery not the CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
@ZACQ8 Thanks for the help on this. I always asumed you had to be rooted to flash a new rom, regardless of the method used. I guess you learn something new every day.
I've check those threads out and give things a go.
cheers
Cheers @ZACQ8
Rooted and booted
Your advice is much appreciated
Nice to know that you succeeded, thank GOD..
Up guys i wanna root my SGS2 i have everything but the insecure kernel or cf root
I9100PBVKL2
Any ideas please ?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
How can I install the stock ICS update on the S2 without rooting? I know it is available as an OTA but I don't get it here in Malta. I tried to pass the phone over a proxy but it did not work.
Thanks!
cachiama said:
How can I install the stock ICS update on the S2 without rooting? I know it is available as an OTA but I don't get it here in Malta. I tried to pass the phone over a proxy but it did not work.
Thanks!
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Flashing via Odin does not require root.
Go to google and type Galaxy S2 stock roms. You will find a thread in xda or androidforums both are fine.You download them, in the both threads you will find detail instructions on how to flash it.
When you download a rom make sure it is the latest version [ for gb 3.7 I think ] and it should have a stock kernel.
If you want to stick to the stock kernel but you want to be rooted you flash CF root for your rom.
But flashing a custom rom makes absolutely no-sense whatsoever.
If you cant find a stable rom you can try GadgetCheck's Revolution rom.
It is really stable with no bugs, and the DarkKnight kernel is their project which is considered as the best GB kernel by me.
Good luck.As the guy mentioned, you flash custom roms with Odin, you dont need to be rooted.
Coltie said:
Go to google and type Galaxy S2 stock roms. You will find a thread in xda or androidforums both are fine.You download them, in the both threads you will find detail instructions on how to flash it.
When you download a rom make sure it is the latest version [ for gb 3.7 I think ] and it should have a stock kernel.
If you want to stick to the stock kernel but you want to be rooted you flash CF root for your rom.
But flashing a custom rom makes absolutely no-sense whatsoever.
If you cant find a stable rom you can try GadgetCheck's Revolution rom.
It is really stable with no bugs, and the DarkKnight kernel is their project which is considered as the best GB kernel by me.
Good luck.As the guy mentioned, you flash custom roms with Odin, you dont need to be rooted.
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WARNING THIS REPLY IS WRONG IN MANY RESPECTS .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Or use CHECKFUS to download and flash via ODIN .
Kernel is part of the firmware and not a separate item .
You rarely flash a custom rom with ODIN .
EW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
JJEgan said:
WARNING THIS REPLY IS WRONG IN MANY RESPECTS .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Or use CHECKFUS to download and flash via ODIN .
Kernel is part of the firmware and not a separate item .
You rarely flash a custom rom with ODIN .
EW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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The only wrong thing in this post, is that I have written a custom rom instead of stock.
Coltie said:
The only wrong thing in this post, is that I have written a custom rom instead of stock.
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When you download a rom make sure it is the latest version [ for gb 3.7 I think ] and it should have a stock kernel.
>>> Does not have to be the latest version +all firmware has a kernel.
>>>>>>> CF root replaces the stock kernel with non stock warranty voiding kernel .>>>> But flashing a custom rom makes absolutely no-sense whatsoever.
That reply is both ignorant and stupid .
>>>and in the next sentence try Gadgets custom rom ???
Over to you Mr T
jje