Hi,
I own a Samsung Galaxy S2/ GT-I9000
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513
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I wanted to root the phone and i have followed this thread to the letter: [Guide] And then there was ROOT.
So i did everything;
-I flashed the kernel (XWKDD) succesfully.
-Phone reboots.
-Opening SuperOneClick; pressing ROOT. (phone still connected)
...And then it just does nothing.
It hangs @: Waiting for device.
As soon as I try to click something, like minimize window, it stops responding.
My device is in debugging-mode (as required for ODIN, reboot -> Still debug, so that's not the problem).
I'm really out of answers..
I don't know how to get it working..
Remember, i followed everything by the letter..
Until the root-part with superoneclick... It just won't let me...
Anyone got any answers?
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Did you install Kies for the USB drivers?
Yes I did. I even tried Samsung PCSuite plus downloading drivers manually!
All is up-to-date.
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firstly the thread you mentioned has it in bold red colours that its old and three is a new thread..
your best option.. download your stockfirmware or any other stock firmware ..use odin to flash..
then download the corresponding chainfires kernel and flash using odin.. you will get root plus the yellow triangle.. numerous guides around
xinfinityoO said:
firstly the thread you mentioned has it in bold red colours that its old and three is a new thread..
your best option.. download your stockfirmware or any other stock firmware ..use odin to flash..
then download the corresponding chainfires kernel and flash using odin.. you will get root plus the yellow triangle.. numerous guides around
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I have a yellow triangle already @ Boot..
Does this mean I have root?
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I thought the yellow triangle had to do with the fact it starts up in 'safe mode'
-Phone detects other Kernel than stock (or corrupt kernel) and notifies you by that triangle?
Right?
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should be rooted if you flashed a rooted kernel, hence the triangle
did much of that today myself to unlock a phone that never had a simlock to begin with, and flashed a new rom, now stuck at getting BLN to work ...
Im pretty sure that GUIDE is very old and outdated , all i did to root mine was flash cf kernel with ODIN from here .
And done you are rooted , why would you need to use superoneclick ? or do some weird steps
easy to understand that he got confused in the jungle of threads w/o a wiki or how to guide....the info is all there it;s just not that organized imho.
ghost77 said:
Im pretty sure that GUIDE is very old and outdated , all i did to root mine was flash cf kernel with ODIN from here .
And done you are rooted , why would you need to use superoneclick ? or do some weird steps
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Thank you ghost77!
That did the trick!
[issue SOLVED]
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Hi all,
I'm new to the SGS2 - I previously had a Motorola Atrix, which was locked down so I couldn't use things like CWM.
I've rooted the SGS2 with the CF kernel, and now when I boot in to CWM it says 'Can't access to /system/csc/XEV/system' uder Applying Multi-CSC
And there's no backup option - does anyone have tips?
Thanks
Which root and CWM are you using and how did you flash .
jje
I used CF-Root with Odin, the CWM it came with is V1.80
Cheers
Try to flash the newer kernel from chainfire (4.0)...there's an newer cwm-version included...should work ;-)
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Thanks for the responses.
Dontomate, I used CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEU_KE7-v4.0-CWM4.zip
I found it on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Do you use the ke7-firmware or a ke7-based-rom? If you do that but the problem is still there I recommend a full wipe and install the rom and kernel again.
Edit: maybe you must only flash the kernel again
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Before I rooted it I checked the 'about' section and it already had KE7 there, so I used CF's KE7 firmware (I'm assuming this was the right thing to do). I then flashed another KE7 firmware over the top to remove the triangle warning on boot.
Everything's working, aside from this issue with CWM. I can boot in to it, but as outlined above I can't seem to backup
Cheers
Strange...seems you do everything right...but to be sure you should post your problem in the kernel-thread also! There're more people who can help you.
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot.
I bought a samsung galaxy s2 today and rooted it with "odin" and "s2 root".
I installed the insecure.tar rooted it and installed original.tar
Then I installed ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.1.4 and Rom Manager from the marketplace, I rebooted into recovery mode and tried out clockworkmod and it worked fine but whenever I reboot my sgs2 it shows me this yellow triangle again.
Did I do something wrong? Is my phone "bricked"?
Your phone is not bricked. It is not bricked if you can boot into download, it certainly isn't bricked if it boots normally. I like to be more helpful with noobs, and would normally explain the triangle, but I'm in a bad mood, so search yourself.
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the yellow triangle just warns you that your ROM is not from sammy.
Just means that you aren't running an official kernel/rom. Nothing to worry about. To get rid of it either flash back to an official rom and kernel using Odin or use a USB jig and an old bootloader.
If you have no jig use cf's method: install the correct cf kernel, then flash the original kernel back, then extract the zImage from your cf kernel put it on your sd card, go into cwm manager and flash the extracted cf zImage as a kernel and your triangle will be gone. There are more detailed instructions on his thread.
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Not the best 1st post
Welcome.
It's alway good to search before asking questions. The sgs2 has been discussed on xda for a fair while now so I reckon just about anything you would want to know will already be posted somewhere.
Don't know if you have already found chainfires cfroot thread it's the easiest way to root your phone and all the info you need is in the 1st few posts.
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Hi, its incredible how helpful some people are...
Anyways, if your planning on having a custom rom on the GS2 learn to love that yellow triangle. Sadly thats the way samsung devices are design to annoy users of custom roms.
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If you are one ICS, ChainFire made an app to remove the triangle and reset the flash counter.
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Elisha said:
If you are one ICS, ChainFire made an app to remove the triangle and reset the flash counter.
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hmmm I had no idea that existed. I'm going to try that now.
Update: It worked perfectly. Here is a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22463153#post22463153
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Hi, its incredible how helpful some people are...
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Dont think anyone is trying to be unhelpful. People understand more when they have answered the same question many times or had to read it over and over again.
OP appears to be intelligent, rooted and flashed cm, all without asking so I'm guessing they were just having a moment.
BTW reading what has been written about that new triangle removing app before using it is vital unless you're happy to brick your device if you get it wrong or Samsung change something.
Anyway happy flashing.
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Hi everyone.
Ive had my phone rooted for a while and ive been flashing allsorts over the past few months (kernels,roms,mods...)
I had the yellow triangle on boot when I first flashed the CFroot kernel (like everyone does)...
But somewhere along the line id managed to keep my phone rooted and somehow remove the triangle!
No matter what I flashed the triangle was still gone...
Unfortunatly today I had to 'ODIN' flash my stock rom again cuz all my backups were saying 'md5 mismatch' and thus the warning symbol appears when i root my phone again...
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
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Try using triangle away if youre using ICS, search for it. or flash a stock kernel that matches your firmware
match_stick said:
Hi everyone.
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
Thanks
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Have a look at this thread, post 2 will tell you how to remove the yellow triangle then return CWM to full working order. If you flashed using chainfires CF root this will sort it for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
You will need the stock kernel from this post that fits your phone so make sure you download the correct one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
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Maybe this will work
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match_stick said:
Does anyone know how I can root my phone and keep that triangle away? Without using the Triangle away app...
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Try re-reading post 3, which is right above yours.
If you care to learn... the triangle is a visual indicator that a kernel that was NOT signed by Samsung is currently flashed to your phone.
So you can root your phone by flashing a CF-root kernel (linked in post 3), then re-flash a stock Samsung signed kernel (also in that post) to remove the triangle, and you will retain root. (That will NOT, however, remove the flash count. But you didn't ask about that...)
if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
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if u use a GB Rom u cand remove with ISB JIG,but before install with ODIN an old BOOTLOADER. i.m not sure if USB JIG work on ICS. u can give a try.enjoy.
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It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
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It CAN... but only if you are running the old bootloader. The old bootloader still works with ICS.
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well i use USB only in GB ROM,now is for sale on ebay )
@match_stick : now only thing is to get an USB JIG, and type on google : i9100 old bootloader,download and flash with odin.first,search on youtube: how to use USB JIG on i9100 . good luck
What you ask is simple and that is what you must have done....
Flash the official kernel back after cfroot, it removes the triangle.
But remember, the counter stays that's why people use jig, triangle away.
Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
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Thanks everyone. I think I must have flashed a secure kernel again at some point thats probably why I had No triangle. ...
But i was using Siyah for a while...no triangle.
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If you had flashed Siyah with a method OTHER than Odin, then it would not show the triangle.
The triangle (and by extension, the count) only registers non-Samsung signed kernel flashes that are done via Odin. Sorry, I forgot to mention that before.
you can use a usb jig if you have access to it
Its better if u use triangle away....just make sure ur already using ICS rom...
cheers !
Flash stock firmware from sammobile.com
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Hi! I attempted to root my S2 via a method I found here whereby I flash an insecure kernel then root using S2 root. I followed the guide to the T and still my phone is only ''partially rooted'' according to rootchecker and no root apps could be granted su access.
I am running ICS 4.0.3, Baseband Version XXLPS.
What should I do next or should I accept defeat and leave this phone unrooted? What could I have done wrong?
Thanks in advance for reading.
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Hi! I attempted to root my S2 via a method I found here whereby I flash an insecure kernel then root using S2 root. I followed the guide to the T and still my phone is only ''partially rooted'' according to rootchecker and no root apps could be granted su access.
I am running ICS 4.0.3, Baseband Version XXLPS.
What should I do next or should I accept defeat and leave this phone unrooted? What could I have done wrong?
Thanks in advance for reading.
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flash the latest siyah kernel v3.4.1 either from ur recovery (use siyah .zip file) or thro Odin ( use siyah .tar file) and then see
Thanks Sun!
I have downloaded the Tar file. I assume what I do now is flash it onto my phone and retry S2 Root again?
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If you flash Siyah you will be already rooted.
Ah, then perfect. Thank you!
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Either I am an uber noob or there is something wrong!
I downloaded the Siyah 3.4.1.tar kernel from gokhanmoral and flashed via odin and the phone sat at the boot screen with the little yellow triangle on it. I left the phone on and running like that for 10minutes.
I flashed my insecure kernel back on from last time (the one I used when trying to root using s2root) and it is fine again.
Anywho I am back to square one! -.-
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AndroidUser1192 said:
Either I am an uber noob or there is something wrong!
I downloaded the Siyah 3.4.1.tar kernel from gokhanmoral and flashed via odin and the phone sat at the boot screen with the little yellow triangle on it. I left the phone on and running like that for 10minutes.
I flashed my insecure kernel back on from last time (the one I used when trying to root using s2root) and it is fine again.
Anywho I am back to square one! -.-
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well thats really weird ma8, is ur phone I9100 or I9100G
ps- always try to root ur phone by a proper CF-root kernel, rather than some insecure kernel
I9100! It's very strange and I'm dying to check out some roms!
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I9100! It's very strange and I'm dying to check out some roms!
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so u havent tried the Cf-root method intially to root ur phone right
Nope just the S2 root method and now Siyah.
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Nope just the S2 root method and now Siyah.
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ok buddy follow this steps to reroot ur phone in a proper manner.
1) Dwnld the official ICS firmware(4.0.3) and flash thro odin
link Here
2) after that please dwnld the Matching Cf- root kernel and flash thro' ODIN
link Here
ur phone will be rooted properly and should wrk fine
ps- read the OP of both the threads carefully and follow the instructions over there to root ur phone successfully
If you only need proper root, no custom or insecure kernels and no yellow triangle, look at the guide in my signature. Worth the try
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Hey i had a similar problem. There is a superuser n buybox zip file that you will find on one forum here,that is about basic how to root. Copy those files to your phone then go to recovery and apply zip. I had a hard time with my phone partially rooted but thay solved it
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Hi guys,
Recently I bought a used GSII but it has some problems and I had send it back. Today I bought another used one. Read here on XDA about eMMC Brickbug and this thing scares me, I don't want to brick my phone!
On the first GSII, installed eMMC Brickbug Checker from Play Store and the chip was sane. But this new one I got today has a insane chip it says. Does this mean the hardware is damaged or the kernel has this bug?
Flashing a custom kernel ( for example: Siyah kernel) will it solve this or it will brick my phone? Phone is running stock ICS 4.0.3 and it is not rooted.
Thank you!
If you're on 4.0.3 you have nothing to worry about. Even if its an 'insane chip'. More so if you're on stock and don't intend to mess around with custom kernels, rooting, etc. Its certain 4.0.4 firmwares that have the bug.
If you do wanna root et al, just to be absolutely safe, install a custom kernel like siyah via Odin before flashing custom ROMs or performing a backup, wiping data n all that jazz.
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Flashing any custom rom or kernel from dedicated devs like gokhan, codeworkx or dorimanx won't brick your phone with their reputations as elite android experts if u follow detailed instructions carefully as per. Also it will root ur phone automatically..
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Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
Kristi-Tech said:
Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
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flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
Sun90 said:
flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
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Just flashed Siyah v4.1.5 ....although eMMC check app show that the chip is insane. Phone rooted and I'm "safe" to flash any ROM I like
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate your help! :good:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
It comes with a warning. There's always an element of risk however small. So I personally haven't used it. After all its merely cosmetic unless you're worried about your warranty.
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Kristi-Tech said:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
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yes
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yes
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and the triangle disappeared
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and the triangle disappeared
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Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Adam Hui said:
Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
Kristi-Tech said:
I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
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Good plan, let's pray for it..
Lol.. ofcoz I've done w/ it mate..
I've been just wondering why people still choose a complicated & a risky brick bug method by externally flashing insecure kernel instead a simple easiest way. Guess they think yellow triangle is the doorprized celebration for their 1st flashing experience.
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