I am sorry if this is spammy but I couldn't seem to find a definitive answer. I wanted to make absolutely sure of this before I point my friend to rooting his phone.
He applied the latest over the air update and has the current info from the About Phone menu:
Android Version: 2.2.1
Baseband: 1.39.00.0627r, 0.01.69.0625r
Kernel: 2.6.32.21
If there any reason that he shouldn't try to root his phone? I want to make sure that trying to root his phone won't brick it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
use the rooting instructions in the sticky in the development section.. you'll have to downgrade first to the rooted rom in that.
after that you can upgrade the rom again to any of the OTA roms that were rooted... or to any of the leaked roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12159325
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Cool....thanks for the help, but I am slightly confused.
So basically just follow the rooting instructions in the "MR1/OTA PermRoot + Unlock Bootloader - Safer/Easier 5/12/2011" thread and he should be fine? Or are there other steps that need to be taken before running all the instructions in that thread?
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Hi,
Please forgive my ignorace, if any... spent weeks browsing through forums and still have some questions. Hope you guys will tell "yes" or "no" for some of them here..
My device tells the following:
model: SGH-T959
firmware: 2.2
baseband: T959UVKA6
kernel: 2.6.32.9
build: FROYO.UVKA6Was locked to T-Mobile and rooted; both gone now, though I had to try numerous ways to do it.
Now I consider installing teamwhiskey's Bionix, but I'm afraid to unroot and/or lock the device again.
Is the procedure described here (first post) safe for the phone in terms of unrooting/locking it ? I mean - can it "undo" the rooting/unlocking ? It was a such a painful and nervous experience to root/unlock it...
Am I right assuming that this procedure is mandatory as a prerequisite for Bionix installation, since it makes clockwork run on KA6 ?
Also, I know that bricking is not impossible, but talking about procedures incurred with Bionix installation... how safe are they ? Do they work with sensitive system components like bootloader etc ?
Every idea is appreciated =)
Thanks a lot ))
Okay guys, First off I apologize if my post is too noobish. Yes I am a noob at all this.
I rooted my phone using steps mentioned here - http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=43
I bought my phone in india with the KE8 update, and now the About Phone section shows the following:
Android Version - 2.3.3
Bsaeband Version - I9100DDKE2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL 161513
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE8.
I read about a post for rooting the galaxy S2 here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
and am a little bit confused. Firstly did I do the rooting with a piece of old software or something? Do I need to do the rooting again or flash my phone with some other latest software ?
Can someone please spoon feed me some info about:
1. Whether I need to infact update my software and flash my phone again
2. If so how?
Thanks a lot guys, and again sorry for being too noobish :S
flash CF-root KE8 kernal as per
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
that way you can keep your KE8 and have Root AFAIK
(take no responsibility blah blah blah)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I found this thread here and here they have given source of the Stock KE8 Kernel. Since i have already rooted my phone, is it enough if I just flash my phone with this stock kernel to have the latest software in my phone?
vijayallenraj said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I found this thread here and here they have given source of the Stock KE8 Kernel. Since i have already rooted my phone, is it enough if I just flash my phone with this stock kernel to have the latest software in my phone?
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yes just download the stock kernel KE8 and flash over the rooted one, and your phone will still be rooted
Well I have rooted mine yesterday after a 3 hours effort. I think there should be a thread for Noobs like OP and me which will elaborate the Steps & Methods, the Application needed etc. in a Simple way with good demonstration. Not everybody had Android before, so for the new comers this is hard, very hard to understand all these. Like I am now having difficulties with ADB, I don't even know where to install it and from where, how to use it? The devs are very easy with these stuffs and they just mention the software name, but we, newcomers to Android are getting puzzled. It's a like a 5 year old baby has to face class X straightaway.
Some basic faqs SGS1 mostly same SGS2 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
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Thanks mate. Just 1 more question:
Firmware info
PDA:XWKE8
PHONE: DDKE2
CSC:ODDKE2
Build date: 18/05/2011
Generic India (ODD): www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/6OZ2KOHB07
XWKE8 Stock Kernel: www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/ZTRYIQ5S35
There was another thread where I found this. Which here should I use? What is ODD Generic India and what is the difference between this and the Stock Kernel?
And btw here is a guy that explains everything in detail on youtube:
I followed his instructions, and did exactly what he did and rooted my phone in 10 mins
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/user/mattj101101#p/u/9/XNggrd0Ptyg
Please help my new s2 a is showing kernel version:[email protected]#2 guys is this rooted handset?
vinaymonu25 said:
Please help my new s2 a is showing kernel version:[email protected]#2 guys is this rooted handset?
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This is the stock kernel which came from the Samsung factory. The phone is NOT rooted if you did not root it. You can do rooting with an insecure kernel and then revert back to the stock kernel, keeping the root intact.
Sorry, this may have been asked loads but I've got to ask.
This is my second android device, my first being a HTC Desire which was rooted and I could quite happily flash any ROM that I lay my eyes upon. Rooted fine using unRevoked method etc and the goldcard antics. - It scared me to do but when I had it done then was comfortable flashing new roms all the time. I had CWM 2.5(I think) as my recovery and wiped data/cache/dalvik with ease.
Is the Atrix on par with that? I mean after I have rooted and unlocked my bootloader, I am wanting to just have the stock gingerbread rom and then the fixes that I'd need like the ram fix etc.
But really, just how hard(& scary) is it rooting, unlocking and flashing GB rom?
Sorry if my post is very ....erm...... noobie if you like..
I had a nexus one.. rooted, unlocked, various roms.. great phone.
my atrix is hard bricked beside me :-/, and im back on the N1..
lots of tutorials lots of 'if your this version', 'if you came from here, but are here now, dont' go here', etc... seems more 'gotchas' and accidents can be made with the atrix than my nexus one..
Since it's been out a while, it's pretty easy. There's step by step guides to unlock and flash any rom you like. Personally, I'm on KPs 2.3.4 Beta 4.5 rom, and it works great. Browse around in the Development section and you'll see a guide for ANYTHING you want to flash. It takes little to no knowledge to do. Not scary.
So from what I've found...
I root using this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
I unlock my B/L with this:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
And then do this to get gingerbread?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
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Should I do this to get Tenfar's CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
And then flash GB Fruit Cake via CWM?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
Or should I just run through this complete guide?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
I really don't know where I should start, currently my specs are:
System Version: Version.4.4.20.MB860.Orange.en.GB
Firmware Version: 2.2.2
Baseband Version: N_01.95.00R
Webtop Version: OSHWT_U1_6.61.6
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build Number: OLYEM_U4_4.2.0
I am right there with you I bricked my Atrix already and don't want to do it again. There is to many ways to root and unsafe ways to root someone needs to compile a guide on how to root install CWM and then install Roms safely.
I agree, Theres a noobs guide for AT&T users, we need an International one now....hint hint anyone..?
I am a noob to Android but I followed the steps in this thread and I unlocked my BL and rooted my phone with ease. I did this after having the Att GB ota.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
I appear to have left out some quite important information, I'm an Orange UK user.
Hey All.
I rooted my phone previously using method one from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794 and installed clockwork mod using this: http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-r...ckworkmod-recovery-on-rooted-galaxy-s2-i9100/
My phone's carrier is Optus and I am currently running Android 4.0.4 with baseband version I9I00XXLQ6 and build number IMM76D.XWLPW
I'm wanting to update my firmware to Android 4.1 .. can anyone point me in the right direction of some instructions which will enable me to do this with my current phone versions?
Thanks
I have recently flashed Jellybam onto my S2... (4.1.2)
Other than I cant find google talk on the latest version, its works perfectly.
The instructions are pretty clear once you have your phone rooted with Clockworkmod. It only takes a small number of steps and a couple of minutes.
This is the thread for the ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903162
and it points you to this site
http://www.igio90.net/device/samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100/
I'm no expert (not by a long way!) but shout if you have any questions and if I can help you out, I will!
cheers,
Paul.
ladyb_ said:
Hey All.
I rooted my phone previously using method one from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794 and installed clockwork mod using this: http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-r...ckworkmod-recovery-on-rooted-galaxy-s2-i9100/
My phone's carrier is Optus and I am currently running Android 4.0.4 with baseband version I9I00XXLQ6 and build number IMM76D.XWLPW
I'm wanting to update my firmware to Android 4.1 .. can anyone point me in the right direction of some instructions which will enable me to do this with my current phone versions?
Thanks
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Just download the rom you want from dev section, place on sdcard and flash via CWM same as you would any other rom.
Hey all, I'm trying to root and get LiquidSmooth on my brother's AT&T Note. I've rooted a few devices in the past and my own Note II is running on 4.4 Slimbean. Problem is all the guides I can find for rooting are assuming that the phone is on ICS or GB. Is there any way to root if the phone is already on JB?
I did find these two thread with links to the original firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657279
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657262
Would I just flash one of the above using Odin and then follow the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1586223 ... or is there a more up to date guide somewhere out there?
Also, using an US AT&T Note is the Bell or Rogers firmware the equivalent version?
I've tried searching and couldn't easily find any information on this so any input is appreciated.
It does not matter what Android version as long as you are not installing a kernel to root. To root ANY version safely look here:
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-no...y-note-sgh-i717-icsgingerbreadeasiest-method/
or this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2410025