Hi all,
I recently got the GSII, and I must say it is brilliant, however I would now like to root it. I have Odin3 v1.85, superoneclick 2.1.1. I am not sure which file to use to root the phone. I know you can get an insecure or secure file, what are the differences. Below are the phone details, please help, thanks.
GT-I9100 Kernal version is i9100BOKF3-CL255512
BASEBAND VERSION IS I9100BOKF1
CSC I9100TMUKF1
You just need to pay attention to the last 3 characters of the 1st part of the version number, so in your case, KF3
Just get root firmware for KF3 from Chainfire's thread and you're good to go.
thanks a lot, will give it a go.
Hi,
So it is this one for me then ?
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4.zip
Oh forgot to mention, are Odin 1.85 & SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse ok to use to root the phone and is CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4.zip the correct file for me. Phone details are;
GT-I9100 Kernal version is i9100BOKF3-CL255512
BASEBAND VERSION IS I9100BOKF1
CSC I9100TMUKF1
Thanks
Superone Click is not needed anymore, read CF thread carefully, he stated rooting process,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Regards.
ok, thanks. Please confirm the correct file for me is CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4.zip
Yes, that's right.
Thanks for the info, I have rooted the phone. Do I need to get the lastest verison of CWM & Superuser that were part of CF-ROOT from the market.
You'll probably have the latest version of SU in there, but it does no harm to check. CWM itself can't be updated from the market, and the manager app is something that Chainfire wrote, so you'll already have the latest version.
CWM is version 2 but CF-ROOT is version 4. There are version 4 CWM's in the market done by chainfire. SU is version 2.3.1 but on the market version 2.3.6.3 is available. SU update does not work either by the looks of it.
dinopatel said:
CWM is version 2 but CF-ROOT is version 4. There are version 4 CWM's in the market done by chainfire. SU is version 2.3.1 but on the market version 2.3.6.3 is available. SU update does not work either by the looks of it.
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CWM recovery with that link you posted is v4 .
CWM manager app is version 2 that is not CWM recovery that is V 4 . I have just tested that file and installed to CWM 4 recovery .
jje
Cf-root 4.1 on GS2
Hi, I need a little bit of help after using Cf-root 4.1 on my Gs2.
Did everthing as Chainfire decribed on the "long" instructions , phone started up fine, but no root access
I have checked and have got the right ".tar".. KF3-v4.0-C
Do I need to do anything else? I tried installing Superuser v2.3.6.3, but I got an error message that I have to " reboot into recovery mode and flash it to update your su binary"..
Anyone who could help me with that?
Do I need to do that or is there something after following Chainfire "long instructions" I have not done to get SU permissions?
Thanks
Sorry, no help needed. I messed up the first time round.. Did it right this time and it worked great.. Thanks CF..
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i have been trying to install clockworkmod on my samsung galaxy s2, it will not work.
i get this error mess.
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
after looking around i have found out it will not install, as the stock recovery is 3e. 3e will not install zip files. so my question is can i revert my phone back too 2e. if so how?
follow instruction in this thread using odin to get clockwork mod, superuser and busybox which is what you need to be booted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
your kernal version is listed.
Cosmic Blue said:
follow instruction in this thread using odin to get clockwork mod, superuser and busybox which is what you need to be booted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
your kernal version is listed.
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thanks for your quick reply. im abit unsure as to which CF root i use is it the XW ODD?
accoding to this
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
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you need root kf3.
Cosmic Blue said:
accoding to this
you need root kf3.
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in the post you gave me, it says use your kernel vertion to work out what cf root you need
mine is XWKDD and can not find a match?
thanks again for all your help
uknapster said:
in the post you gave me, it says use your kernel vertion to work out what cf root you need
mine is XWKDD and can not find a match
thanks again for all your help
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Please ask Chainfire in his CF-Root thread (you have got the link already) for such a version ...
or flash a newer ROM via Odin (like described in Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) - for which there is a corresponding CF-Root kernel available.
There is a way to CWM, but you have to go for it
It_ler said:
Please ask Chainfire in his CF-Root thread (you have got the link already) for such a version ...
or flash a newer ROM via Odin (like described in Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) - for which there is a corresponding CF-Root kernel available.
There is a way to CWM, but you have to go for it
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i can not post in the cf root link, as i have not posted 10 times yet! ?
That is to prevent stupid questions .
You say
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
You say next
XWKDD
So what is your firmware version .
????????????????????????
KDD is very very old you need to upgrade your firmware.
is their a reason why you want to root .
jje
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
using XW_CLK_KF3 as my kernel is KF3.I see you have writing you need to root via XWKDD but thats a different version of firmware.Is that really what your kernel says or have i understood wrong??
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD and ChainFire will probably not even take the time to answer your question if you dont give the correct information.Please do the following:
Go into SETTINGS-ABOUT PHONE and post the following info
BASEBAND:
KERNEL VERSION:
BUILD NUMBER:
and lets see what you need
JJEgan said:
That is to prevent stupid questions .
You say
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
You say next
XWKDD
So what is your firmware version .
????????????????????????
KDD is very very old you need to upgrade your firmware.
is their a reason why you want to root .
jje
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baseband
I9100XXKE7
kernel version
[email protected]#2
and build number
gingerbread.xwkf3
when you say upgrade filmware do you mean a stock one?
i have already rooted my phone, the reason is i want to learn about custom filmwares and see if there is one better than tthe one on it now(THE NORMAL ONE). im a noob to all this i admit, but we all have to start some where.
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
using XW_CLK_KF3 as my kernel is KF3.I see you have writing you need to root via XWKDD but thats a different version of firmware.Is that really what your kernel says or have i understood wrong??
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD and ChainFire will probably not even take the time to answer your question if you dont give the correct information.Please do the following:
Go into SETTINGS-ABOUT PHONE and post the following info
and lets see what you need
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BASEBAND: I9100xxke7
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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JJEgan said:
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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so do i use the kf3 cf root, as i still dont have cwm?
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Mate thats one strange kernel for KF3.Id go to this link and flash the XWKF3 from there and then root with CF-Root or you could just flash the stock kernel given and root with CF-Root to put CWM on your phone.Firmware will be here i recomend you download the XEU (Generic UK+Europe) version looking at where your from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
To root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
cooza said:
Mate thats one strange kernel for KF3.Id go to this link and flash the XWKF3 from there and then root with CF-Root or you could just flash the stock kernel given and root with CF-Root to put CWM on your phone.Firmware will be here i recomend you download the XEU (Generic UK+Europe) version looking at where your from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
To root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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i have unlocked the phone too, will i lose that in the process?
thanks for your reply!!
JJEgan said:
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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Man that must be old as
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uknapster said:
i have unlocked the phone too, will i lose that in the process?
thanks for your reply!!
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If your phone has been unlocked by IMEI then it will remain unlocked no matter how many times you flash so no worries there mate
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cooza said:
JJEgan said:
Man that must be old as
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If your phone has been unlocked by IMEI then it will remain unlocked no matter how many times you flash so no worries there mate
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thanks for your advice and links, it all worked a treat.
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uknapster said:
cooza said:
thanks for your advice and links, it all worked a treat.
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Glad we can help.Better than screwing your phone thats for sure.If your gonna keep on flashing firmwares or ROMs then i recommend you download Titanium Back-up from the market.It backs-up and restores all your apps + data and links them back to the market so you dont loose anything or keep having to re-download stuff again and again.Handy if you have paid apps or games and dont want to loose data
EDIT: I imagine when you flashed the new firmware you kernel changed so you could root,no?!
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cooza said:
uknapster said:
Glad we can help.Better than screwing your phone thats for sure.If your gonna keep on flashing firmwares or ROMs then i recommend you download Titanium Back-up from the market.It backs-up and restores all your apps + data and links them back to the market so you dont loose anything or keep having to re-download stuff again and again.Handy if you have paid apps or games and dont want to loose data
EDIT: I imagine when you flashed the new firmware you kernel changed so you could root,no?!
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yeah i did root after, after install the kernel you adviced i got super user, CWM. but im still having the same prob. with installing ROMs. when i use ROM Manager Premium V4.5.0.1, to install CyanogenMod Nightlies it goes to the stock recovery 3e. and i get the same message i said at the begining of this thread?
hope you can help!
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Instructions from the root post.
CWM Manager
Because of incompatibility with ROM Manager,
I wrote and included "CWM Manager". This is a new app (as of March 30, 2011). You can find it under Applications -> CWM. It is much faster to use than manually booting into CWM and selecting these options.
jje
Hello
I've been searching on how to root my Galaxy S2 for a while now, one of the main reasons is to remove the pre-installed Vodafone apps and start up screen.
I was planning to use CF root but am not sure what kernal to use?
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100TDUKF4
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDUKH1
Build number: Gingerbread.DUKH1
I read that its no longer possible to use SuperOneClick with 2.3.3?
Also someone in a similar situation rooted with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4 and had problems with their GPS?
Thanks.
Eye_Blake said:
Hello
I've been searching on how to root my Galaxy S2 for a while now, one of the main reasons is to remove the pre-installed Vodafone apps and start up screen.
I was planning to use CF root but am not sure what kernal to use?
Android version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: I9100TDUKF4
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDUKH1
Build number: Gingerbread.DUKH1
I read that its no longer possible to use SuperOneClick with 2.3.3?
Also someone in a similar situation rooted with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4 and had problems with their GPS?
Thanks.
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I'm with vodafail and I rooted with the above kernel you mentioned. GPS works perfectly for me.
After you root I would recommend flashing the xxKI3 or KI8 2.3.5 rom. Battery life has improved and screen colours are much better. I use this with hellcat kernel. He has bln implemented.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Same boat
Hi there...
I'm pretty much in the same boat and also with Vodafone.
So what kernel did you end up using to root?...
flash stock xxki4 with odin then root it with cfroot xxki4
Eye_Blake said:
Also someone in a similar situation rooted with CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4 and had problems with their GPS?
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1) You are correct in saying that you can root your device by flashing a Chainfire kernel. This process takes 1 minute and will set you up with Superuser/CWM/Root.
2) Kernel does not affect GPS. Modem does. I am on Vodafone (AU) and using I9100TDUKF4. The GPS is perfect. I found with Vodafone if I used KI3/KI4 modem it would not perform very well...
bundi22 said:
flash stock xxki4 with odin then root it with cfroot xxki4
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Do NOT do this, it will give you network problems.
Just match the lash 3 digits of your current version (KH1) and download the CF root for that version. That will do the job. No problems with GPS.
Also, unless Vodafone releases a new baseband you should never flash a different baseband on the 9100T. DUKF4 is still the latest.
Ok sweet, thanks for the help.
EDIT: Rooted it just then, yay! What apps do you recommend I install and what to do while rooted?
Eye_Blake said:
Ok sweet, thanks for the help.
EDIT: Rooted it just then, yay! What apps do you recommend I install and what to do while rooted?
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Root explorer, setCPU, Adfree, ROM manager, titanium backup...
Poulsen8r said:
Root explorer, setCPU, Adfree, ROM manager, titanium backup...
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Thanks. I went to install Metamorph but before that I installed Busybox, I got the message that it may have installed multiple copies? How do I remove Busybox or check if its installed correctly?
Also with setCPU for the screen off profile should I set max to 500 or 800 and use on demand or conservative governor?
How would I remove the Vodafone start up screen/logo?
One last question; the GFG 2011 app that is pre installed by Vodafone, I pressed uninstall using Titanium Backup but the app is still there? It doesnt work though it just the button.
can you please post me the link and brief guide how to root...thank u very much
lpachuong said:
can you please post me the link and brief guide how to root...thank u very much
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Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Download Odin3-1.85 at the bottom of the first post. Unzip it.
Disconnect your phone from your computer.
Start ODIN.
Download the correct file.
Unzip it.
Open ODIN and click the PDA button and select the CF-Root folder you just unzipped.
Turn off your phone. Hold down the volume down button, home button and lock button. Press volume up key when prompted.
Connect phone to computer by usb.
Click start on ODIN.
Wait for phone to reboot.
Done.
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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Busybox is part of CF root.
If you change the screen off profile in setCPU you may notice some weirdness on the lockscreen. Music widget might not work properly and the screen drag unlock may be a little unresponsive. Just experiment and see what works best.
There's a folder in /system/ (could be /system/bootani). Have a look in there maybe you can change the images or delete them and see what happens (make a backup first!)
Using root explorer (or similar) browse to /system/app and delete it. You can also use adb or terminal if you don't have a root file manager app yet.
You can PM if you want, I check it more often than threads.
Hi there.
I've got a Vodafone I9100T which I use in the Telstra network. Incidentally Telstra also sells the I9100T. I have created packages for myself that are the latest CF-Root stock ROM's but use I9100T-compatible modems and generic UK CSC's so there are no bloatware.
Is this something you'd like me to upload so you can flash I9100T's in one go?
I'm thinking of starting an I9100T thread just for this.
i have the same situation with you.i got my i9100T from vodafone au this July.
however the hardest thing for me to root my galaxy s2 is i m using MacBook and can't coonnect the network using Boot camp. i have been find the right methods for my device for such a long time.are there any ideas?????
root it as a normal i9100, flash with your chosen rom, flash T version modem, that will be fine
eminemkh said:
root it as a normal i9100, flash with your chosen rom, flash T version modem, that will be fine
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thanks a lot!
i have just rooted my I9100T with the normal I9100 one,but it's still I9100T after i rooted it.I thought i was failed initially,afterwards i find the kernel is not the one that i had before and i got the superuser & cwm so excited that i finally rooted my i9100t and the following thing have to do is unlock my sim card lock
xtaaaal said:
thanks a lot!
i have just rooted my I9100T with the normal I9100 one,but it's still I9100T after i rooted it.I thought i was failed initially,afterwards i find the kernel is not the one that i had before and i got the superuser & cwm so excited that i finally rooted my i9100t and the following thing have to do is unlock my sim card lock
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That would be easy just go voda.
remember to flash your modem back to T once... or u will get crap reception (although vodafail is crap)
how do you un-root this version DUKH1
spook1994 said:
how do you un-root this version DUKH1
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i haven't tried to un-root it but i have already downloaded the official firmware from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
it's aimed to reflashed my original Vodafone firmware,in case i brick my i9100t someday,so that i can restore the original version asap
yesterday i installed android 2.3.5
baseband version I9100XXKI4
kernal 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431 [email protected] #2
build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ3
*i want to know...before flashing i had root funtion and now its lost am i corrent?
*and where can i found insecure kernal for this version? i navigate everywhere and i did not found it. please can anyone help me.
and is thier any other way to root without kernal?
thanks Gishan here.
you might wanna rename your thread to be a little bit more specific imo.
but anyway was your phone stock rom and just rooted?
custom rom?
you can just install superuser from the market and you will find out if you still rooted.
but my guess is you have updated your phone through kies, if so then no you lost root because its updated the whole phone,
if you need to root again go to this thread post 7 has the kernel you need to flash to get root back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
upuli114 said:
yesterday i installed android 2.3.5
baseband version I9100XXKI4
kernal 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431 [email protected] #2
build number GINGERBREAD.XWKJ3
*i want to know...before flashing i had root funtion and now its lost am i corrent?
*and where can i found insecure kernal for this version? i navigate everywhere and i did not found it. please can anyone help me.
and is thier any other way to root without kernal?
thanks Gishan here.
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I also think that you lost root.
Alternatively you can check it by using Root Check (free app from the Market).
The link to Chainfire's CF-Root kernel thread is good. (Although there are several other ways to root the phone.)
CF-Root kernel for XW_KJ3 will work fine for you.
After flashing this, you will definitely have root back.
Good luck !
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
Hey Guys,
So... a little while back I updated my SGS2 to the official ICS through Telstra.
It is an LP4 kernel, and I looked around for a rooted version of this to suit my new firmware... never found one so I tried rooting using LPS - which worked.
After a little while I am starting to notice some strange and very frustrating behaviour (frequent reboots, bad battery life, lagging/freezing, etc). I am not sure if the LPS kernel is to blame, but I am just wondering if someone can please advise me if there is a more suitable rooted kernel which matches LP4, or if someone can let me know where i can download the official LP4 kernel (telstra) so I can flash it back and see if it fixed my issues.
Thanks for any help.
Factory reset, try root method with out insecure kernel.
atifsh said:
Factory reset, try root method with out insecure kernel.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719... this one?
Looks pretty good thanks man. I would rather just flash back to stock LP4 instead of factory reset.
Any idea where i can get the stock kernel?
Thanks again man.
Yup that's the one,
And if you can't find the kernel, guess you have to flash again
XWLP4 Stock Kernel:
Password: [email protected]
http://skywanker.net/download/download.aspx?link=GT-9100/Kernels/Kernel_I9100XWLP4.7z
since you are already rooted, you can use K-tool, or CWM manager to flash "zImage" file of the above kernel
ZACQ8 said:
XWLP4 Stock Kernel:
Password: [email protected]
http://skywanker.net/download/download.aspx?link=GT-9100/Kernels/Kernel_I9100XWLP4.7z
since you are already rooted, you can use K-tool, or CWM manager to flash "zImage" file of the above kernel
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thanks for the reply mate.
i hate to pester... but can you please break it down for me step by step on how to do this?
Ive tried a bunch of different things but i cannot get K-tool to find my .ZIP file (the one I downloaded from that link). Do i need to extract from the .ZIP file? Rename? Where do i put it on the sdcard? etc.
Rookie questions i know - but im struggling to find a good guide/tutorial.
thanks mate.
Also... will i loose root if i flash this way? There was another root method i have used... where i flashed the insecure kernel, then flashed the secure (original/stock) one over the top with certain settings and it allowed me to maintain root.
thanks again.
[email protected] said:
thanks for the reply mate.
i hate to pester... but can you please break it down for me step by step on how to do this?
Ive tried a bunch of different things but i cannot get K-tool to find my .ZIP file (the one I downloaded from that link). Do i need to extract from the .ZIP file? Rename? Where do i put it on the sdcard? etc.
Rookie questions i know - but im struggling to find a good guide/tutorial.
thanks mate.
Also... will i loose root if i flash this way? There was another root method i have used... where i flashed the insecure kernel, then flashed the secure (original/stock) one over the top with certain settings and it allowed me to maintain root.
thanks again.
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I think root will be ramined after flashing the stock kernel from K-tool or CWM manager,
you have to unzip the file until you get "Zimage" file, be carefull when you handle this, dont mixup with any earler zimage file which may already be on your SDcard or PC, because the file name is same "Zimage" for all the kerels once its extracted,
before flashing the Stock Kernel, you dump your current Kernel with K-tool, you will find a "Zimage" file on the root of SD card, cut and paste that from SD-card to another safe location, inside any folder..
then paste downloaded and extracted Zimage of the Stock kernel, and select flash..
you will be able to flash rooted kernels from CWM Manager (Zimage) again..
ZACQ8 said:
I think root will be ramined after flashing the stock kernel from K-tool or CWM manager,
you have to unzip the file until you get "Zimage" file, be carefull when you handle this, dont mixup with any earler zimage file which may already be on your SDcard or PC, because the file name is same "Zimage" for all the kerels once its extracted,
before flashing the Stock Kernel, you dump your current Kernel with K-tool, you will find a "Zimage" file on the root of SD card, cut and paste that from SD-card to another safe location, inside any folder..
then paste downloaded and extracted Zimage of the Stock kernel, and select flash..
you will be able to flash rooted kernels from CWM Manager (Zimage) again..
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thanks again for the help ZACQ8.
Followed your instructions, flashed the alternate kernel, maintained root. Magic.
Now ive just got to monitor the system behaviour and see if i can notice any improvement.
Thanks so much dude.
Anyone know how to do this with an unrooted LP4 telstra phone?
Thanks
jayquinten510 said:
Anyone know how to do this with an unrooted LP4 telstra phone?
Thanks
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Gday mate,
I did as follows....
Root using the LPS kernel following the instructions in this thread (Instructions - ODIN (long)).
Then flash back to original LP4 kernel using ZACQ8's instructions as above.
The idea is that you temporarily flash to an arbitrary kernel - simply to obtain root. The you flash back to your original kernel to ensure your ROM/firmware doesnt get bothered by a different kernel.
Cheers.
Hi [email protected]
I just used kies to upgrade my firmware and noticed that I have similar build as you SGS2
I am also using Testra
My build after upgrade:
Samsung Galaxy S2
Android Version - 4.0.3
Baseband Version - I9100TDVLP3
Kernel Version 3.0.15-I9100TDVLP4-CL345054
Build Number - IML74K.DVLP4
Your System
Samsung Galaxy S2
Android Version - 4.0.3
Baseband Version - I9100TDVLP3
Kernel Version - 3.0.15-I9100XXLPS-CL294511
Build Number - IML74K.DVLP4
Can you please help me with this, your input would be appreciated.
Are you using the kernel listed under your description or is it the LP4 and what is your experiance ( modem effectivness)
I also installed and tried ktool 1.56 and when opening the app gave errors (no root access)
Did you have the same issue.
My aim is also to stay with this Firmware but get root access. any thoughts
Thanks
sparkrat said:
Hi [email protected]
I just used kies to upgrade my firmware and noticed that I have similar build as you SGS2
I am also using Testra
My build after upgrade:
Samsung Galaxy S2
Android Version - 4.0.3
Baseband Version - I9100TDVLP3
Kernel Version 3.0.15-I9100TDVLP4-CL345054
Build Number - IML74K.DVLP4
Your System
Samsung Galaxy S2
Android Version - 4.0.3
Baseband Version - I9100TDVLP3
Kernel Version - 3.0.15-I9100XXLPS-CL294511
Build Number - IML74K.DVLP4
Can you please help me with this, your input would be appreciated.
Are you using the kernel listed under your description or is it the LP4 and what is your experiance ( modem effectivness)
I also installed and tried ktool 1.56 and when opening the app gave errors (no root access)
Did you have the same issue.
My aim is also to stay with this Firmware but get root access. any thoughts
Thanks
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Visit this thread for easiest rooting guide: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
You don't even need Odin or kernel again with the above method since all your are looking for is root access only.
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
sparkrat said:
Hi [email protected]
Can you please help me with this, your input would be appreciated.
Are you using the kernel listed under your description or is it the LP4 and what is your experiance ( modem effectivness)
I also installed and tried ktool 1.56 and when opening the app gave errors (no root access)
Did you have the same issue.
My aim is also to stay with this Firmware but get root access. any thoughts
Thanks
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Hi sparkrat,
Sorry for the confusion – yes, I had reverted back to the stock LP4 kernel using ZACQ8's method from post #7. I just forgot to update my signature.
Checkout my post #10 for a summary of the instructions.
Simply put… you have to flash an un-secure kernel to obtain root… then you can use ktool for flash back to your current kernel. That is what I did. And it worked fine and maintained root.
After a while I started getting data drop-outs and a few force closes and random reboots, so I smashed the phone over my knee. Not sure if the issues were due to the rooting/flashing.
Not my finest moment.
Alternatively… Jokesy’s method looks really good – if it works. So thanks for that Jokesy.
Good luck mate, let me know how you go.