Hey guys,
I've just updated my Samsung via Kies and it is now running as follows:
Baseband - i9100xxke7
Kernel - i9100xwkg3
Build - Gingerbread xwkg3
This is the Vodafone NZ firmware.
Is there a insecure xwkg3 kernal around? Had a look around the forum, but wasn't able to find one.
Thanks in advance.
You can use the insecure KG1 kernel to root - but you might want to wait until intratech updates the carrier firmware thread with Voda's KG3 so you can flash the KG3 kernel again after rooting.
Anything interesting in there, by the by? I'm on leaked KG6.
EDIT: Looks like it's already uploaded, but Voda's KG3 is still 2.3.3. In that case, any 2.3.3 kernel will do, just flash the stock one back when you're done (Don't use the KG1 kernel, because that's 2.3.4).
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If I flash back the Voda KG3 Kernel, will this still give me root access?
Bhugz said:
If I flash back the Voda KG3 Kernel, will this still give me root access?
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Not unless Voda include root .
jje
Ok, I'm having trouble finding a insecure kg3 kernel to use that is 2.3.3. Can someone please link me to the correct CF-Root v4.1 that I should be using.
Thanks heaps
Bhugz said:
Hey guys,
I've just updated my Samsung via Kies and it is now running as follows:
Baseband - i9100xxke7
Kernel - i9100xwkg3
Build - Gingerbread xwkg3
This is the Vodafone NZ firmware.
Is there a insecure xwkg3 kernal around? Had a look around the forum, but wasn't able to find one.
Thanks in advance.
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Noob question... Looking at kies, it tells me:
PDA:KG3
Phone: KE7
CSC: KG1 (VNZ)
When one starts messing around with rooting etc. is it a case of one firmware for all, or can one actually change the Phone firmware, but not the PDA firmware?
Hi, I was just wondering what way to rooting the galaxy s2 was the best/safest way?...Could someone just post a link to the rooting process? and if a few people could recommend some nice smooth roms ...that'll be great...Thank you!
i have the same ques.
my phone have these spec.:
Baseband: I9100XXKG5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100|PKH1-CL453266 [email protected] #2
please how to root it ?
Easiest way to root is to use cf-root, full instructions in the thread
Match up the bit in bold to find out which kernel you need
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100|PKH1
If you want a newer stock rom try this thread, again to root you will want to use cf-root.
As far as a good custom rom combo, try ninph kernel and villanrom, links in my sig.
Rooting and Lag
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the lag on the home button is really annoying.
First thing I need to know is can I root my phone? It's on contract with O2 (UK).
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
What are the benefits of rooting the phone?
If I root the phone, would I be able to do something about the lag and improve performance in general?
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
Hi.
I just got a SGS2 and am hoping to root it but finding it very difficult...much harder to do compared to jailbreaking my iPhone any i am not that tech savvy so any help will be great.
This is what my sgs2 says in about my phone, i made a note of this as soon before messing around with it
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXKE7
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone, now my question is how do i get a full root i mean so i can get free apps add free apps etc i am guessing i need a ROM of some sort? Please if you could, give me a dumbed down version on how to do this.
Many Thanks.
zoom41 said:
Hi.
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone,
now my question is how do i get a full root
That is FULL root
Root has nothing to do with free apps that is available via the Android market .
Comes with the phone out of the box .
Neither root nor rom are involved .
That is presuming you do not mean illegal theftware/Warez phone apps ,such posts are banned on XDA .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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dman2011 said:
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the lag on the home button is really annoying.
First thing I need to know is can I root my phone? It's on contract with O2 (UK).
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
What are the benefits of rooting the phone?
If I root the phone, would I be able to do something about the lag and improve performance in general?
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
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You may just want to update to a newer stock rom, see the 2nd link in my post.
That is a very old rom, there has been quite a lot of performance improvements since then. Try KG6 or KH3.
If you want to go for a custom rom, see my sig for what I use ninph+VR is a stock based combo where as CM7 is a whole new and different rom, though it has limitations and may not be good enough for everyone at this point.
Rooting allows you to use root apps, terminal emulators, titanium backup, CWM recovery (comes with the kernel) which allows full device backups.
Rooting is not the same as jailbreaking, you can sideload apps without rooting.
JJEgan said:
zoom41 said:
Hi.
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone,
now my question is how do i get a full root
That is FULL root
Root has nothing to do with free apps that is available via the Android market .
Comes with the phone out of the box .
Neither root nor rom are involved .
That is presuming you do not mean illegal theftware/Warez phone apps ,such posts are banned on XDA .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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Hi,
Thanks for you quick response, I was not aware of these illegal theftware/warez apps and certainly would not participate in any wrong doing.
What i mean is can i get a cydia like app were i can get 3rd party apps and things?
Cheers for that link i will have a read now.
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zoom41 said:
Hi,
Thanks for you quick response, I was not aware of these illegal theftware/warez apps and certainly would not participate in any wrong doing.
What i mean is can i get a cydia like app were i can get 3rd party apps and things?
Cheers for that link i will have a read now.
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You can sideload any apps, there are also free apps in the market, and there are also loads of apps on xda if you look around.
Try the getjar store
Or appbrains
Android doesnt have the same limitations as iso, you can install apps from 3rd party's without rooting.
veyka said:
You can sideload any apps, there are also free apps in the market, and there are also loads of apps on xda if you look around.
Try the getjar store
Or appbrains
Android doesnt have the same limitations as iso, you can install apps from 3rd party's without rooting.
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Excellent, This has answered my question thanks very much fella.
veyka said:
You may just want to update to a newer stock rom, see the 2nd link in my post.
That is a very old rom, there has been quite a lot of performance improvements since then. Try KG6 or KH3.
If you want to go for a custom rom, see my sig for what I use ninph+VR is a stock based combo where as CM7 is a whole new and different rom, though it has limitations and may not be good enough for everyone at this point.
Rooting allows you to use root apps, terminal emulators, titanium backup, CWM recovery (comes with the kernel) which allows full device backups.
Rooting is not the same as jailbreaking, you can sideload apps without rooting.
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I'm unclear about what I need to do to root my phone with it being locked on contract to O2 (UK) and with carrier branded firmware.
What I'd like to do is root the phone and upgrade the firmware if possible, especially if there are performance improvements.
I don't understand the KG6 and KH3 - what are these are how do they differ?
I don't really want to mod or get anything custom, I just want to keep it simple: root and get a more up-to-date firmware, if possible.
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
I'm not really that good with the technical stuff and am not confident enough at the moment to just go follow the instructions straight away - too many questions I am unsure on and uncertainties.
First, do I upgrade the firmware first or do I root first?
Do I need to upgade to a carrier-branded firmware - is there a newer on available?
Is it possible to upgrade to a non-branded firmware - or will that not work as I am on contract/locked with O2?
Which version do I upgrade to? I have been advised KE2 but I have also been told the latest version is KE7? I don't really understand which I should be trying to upgrade to and where to start. I'm finding it a bit confusing.
If I can upgrade, what settings should I make sure I have noted?
What happens to all the data?
It just feels like a minefield at the moment. :-(
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
You can flash any firmware via odin, it doesn't matter that your phone is locked, but it will stay locked.
Kg6 and kh3 are versions. You can update to them, once you flash a normal stock rom you won't be o2 branded anymore.
If you want a very simple setup with root, flash kh3 firmware from that thread, and then cf root kh3, you will be stock but have root and all the goodies.
You flash the rom first, then the cf root kernel via odin and you will have root.
As far as walking you though it, the guide is clear in the thread with the firmware, and me typing it out again wouldn't help I don't think.
As far as data, if you use a non wipe version, you won't lose anything, but you can backup your sms, mms, call log to your gmail with sms backup plan plus.
User app data can't be backed up without root.
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majood92 said:
Hi, I was just wondering what way to rooting the galaxy s2 was the best/safest way?...Could someone just post a link to the rooting process? and if a few people could recommend some nice smooth roms ...that'll be great...Thank you!
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I asked the same question yesterday, and the replies I got were enough for me to root my phone this afternoon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243389
veyka said:
You can flash any firmware via odin, it doesn't matter that your phone is locked, but it will stay locked.
Kg6 and kh3 are versions. You can update to them, once you flash a normal stock rom you won't be o2 branded anymore.
If you want a very simple setup with root, flash kh3 firmware from that thread, and then cf root kh3, you will be stock but have root and all the goodies.
You flash the rom first, then the cf root kernel via odin and you will have root.
As far as walking you though it, the guide is clear in the thread with the firmware, and me typing it out again wouldn't help I don't think.
As far as data, if you use a non wipe version, you won't lose anything, but you can backup your sms, mms, call log to your gmail with sms backup plan plus.
User app data can't be backed up without root.
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Thanks for the reply...
I don't understand the naming convention or the differences between the different versions, such as Kg6 and kh3. What's the significance of 'kg' as opposed to 'kh' ?
Who makes these versions?
I've also been told about a 'ke7' version/update.
What is the latest branded firmware for O2 for the Galaxy S2? If there's a newer one, should I use that? Or would I be better off with one of the others above?
Do all these versions have the same GUI & look & feel? Do they all have TouchWiz 4? etc
When you said 'guide in the thread' - which thread are you referring to?
Do I 'lose' anything by flashing with a non-branded firmware?
Sorry to be a pain, finding it hard to grasp. It may be simpler than I am making it but I'm just concerned about damaging my phone or rendering it unusable.
Do I need a usb jig (not that I have a clue what it is!) ?
Thanks,
D
I chose the CF root option referenced in this thread and rooted 2 days ago. Very easy and straight forward. I'm a newbie to all this, and I'm finding it a lot of fun. I figured my car's ECU is modified, so why shouldn't my phone's be something other than stock?
They are all stock tw4 roms.
They all come from samsung, leaks.
K is the year, E G H etc is the month of releases.
H august, G is July, and so on and so forth.
You will lose any random bloatware o2 added.
The guide in the cf root thread and in the thread with all the stock roms, see my first post with both links.
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Cf-root has always been the best and easiest way to root.
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Hi,
Right, have flashed XXKG5.
But I now see these in my firmware info:
Baseband version:
I9100XXKDJ
and
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550
[email protected] #2
Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
My question is, should the baseband or build numbers have changed?
Only the Kernel version has changed. ???
Thanks,
D
Ok, sorted that last thing, I booted into the wrong mode.
Done a flash again with the KG5. Now, I see this my my firmware details:
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version I9100XXKG5
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKG5
Are these all correct?
What different / new in KG5 to KE1 (which is what was on the phone)??
Assuming this is now all correct, what's the easiest way to root this phone now?
Which zip do I need to download for the rooting (I don't know which link to use??)
Do I need to download just the kernel for KG5 too??
I apologise if this is already in instructions but I have a learning disability and find some of this hard to follow.
And do I need to do something to remove a yellow triangle or something!???
Thx
D
Post 5 from this thread KG5 root dont bother with yellow triangle or kernel get phone rooted first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2. I will follow the s2 one click root to root my phone. I need to know if I need the same kernal as my device? My original kernal is JPKG5. do I need jpkg5 insecure kernal and then a jpkg5 secure kernal to root my phone? Or can I change my kernal to some other kernal of my choice?
my galaxy s2 gets pretty hot if I play intense games like asphalt or star legends, it even gets hot if I use mobile internet like EDGE (i guess its 2g internet nott sure) and browse the internet. The battery life sucks. I keep wifi, gps off and it last like 7 hours if I use mobile internet. Heard a different kernal might help.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
rez1 said:
I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
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Welcome to Android I am not sure about the kernel. The purpose of TB is that you can backup all your apps and data and if you flash a new custom rom you can use TB to restore all the apps and data. Its a very powerful application. You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
haghdk said:
You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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rembrandtlnx said:
If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
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sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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rez1 said:
im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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If you flash one of those ROMs you will flash from cyanogen to your original. The custom counter counts how many times you flash a custom rom / kernel - it can be a problem if you have to send your phone in for repair. Read more about it.
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rez1 said:
sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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rembrandtlnx said:
cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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Thanks for clearing this up! Wasn't sure about how it worked exactly! I am now
rembrandtlnx said:
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
rez1 said:
my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
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find a kernel that is in your region and then follow the procedure that is on Chainfire's thread....it has all the regions in his first post in his thread and explains everything you need to know buddy......
use this link for all the info you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
THANKS
Thanks everyone, i did it. My phone is rooted now. I used JP_XSG_KG5, since it seemed like the closest to my kernel. Its working fine so far. Thanks again
Okay guys, im a total newbie on xda so i expect to be raged at. My problem is i really want to root my samsung galaxy s2. However my kernel version is nowhere to be seen. Plus a lot of the guides arent very clear on how to root and everything is all over the place. All i want is a secure and insecure kernel and a very clear guide on how to root. It is proving very difficult to find my kernels.
Baseband XXKI1
Kernel XWKI4
ginerbread XWKI4
Many thanks to anybody in advance
If you just want root, you don't need to worry about kernels or flashing anything (since you seem to be on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5), just use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560
Otherwise, you can root with CF-Root, KI4 (2.3.4 or 2.3.5, it's unclear from your information which you actually have - probably .4), http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 or any of the custom kernels.
cropzy said:
Okay guys, im a total newbie on xda so i expect to be raged at. My problem is i really want to root my samsung galaxy s2. However my kernel version is nowhere to be seen. Plus a lot of the guides arent very clear on how to root and everything is all over the place. All i want is a secure and insecure kernel and a very clear guide on how to root. It is proving very difficult to find my kernels.
Baseband XXKI1
Kernel XWKI4
ginerbread XWKI4
Many thanks to anybody in advance
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oinkylicious said:
If you just want root, you don't need to worry about kernels or flashing anything (since you seem to be on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5), just use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560
Otherwise, you can root with CF-Root, KI4 (2.3.4 or 2.3.5, it's unclear from your information which you actually have - probably .4), http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 or any of the custom kernels.
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What oinkylicious said. His first link (zergRush method) won't work if you upgrade to 2.3.6, but should work for you as you are now. If you do decide to go with CF-Root, you need "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip" in post 6 of that thread..
thank you so much you guys, i have clicked the thanks buttons, im going to have a look at it properly later, thanks again