hello, i recently bought a SGS2 and i was just wondering, if i use kies to update the current XXKF2 kernel to the new KG5 one (also jumps from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4 right?) will this process factory reset my phone? will i get to keep my current layout of apps and cellular operator settings or is it all gone?
oh, i forgot, is there an insecure KG5 kernel yet to root with?
Hi! I really dont know if it will reset the phone but if its just the kernel it should no change it. I would recommend you to do a nandroid backup (google) with clockwork. There should be an insecure kernel, after the backup update it. Then root it go into clockwork - advanced restore and restore ONLY DATA. This should work.
Note: if you need the insecure kernel please tell me the build version i'll provide a link.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Kies does not update a kernel its a full firmware update .
Kies updates do not normally wipe the phone but you should have a backup .
jje
Scratch that, kies is being stupid and wont connect to the server so i cant update this way anymore, but i guess i can still use odin, im just not sure what kernels to use for the update and what kernels to use for the root, there are so many threads about this, im just getting more and more confused lol.
im currently running:
baseband:XXKF2
Kernel:XXKF2
Build:XXKF2
i'd like to update to the latest root-able firmware,
so if you can provide me with the link need i will appreciate it,
from what i gathered i need to flash the updated stock files, then flash the insecure files, the reflash the updated stock to remove the yellow warning sign, i think.
thanks.
STOCK ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Use latest with cwm and root to match .
Stock KG2 + Root KG2 or whatever
CWM AND ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Hi! Link to download nearly every version you want: samfirmware.com register, its free. Cilck toolbox (upper right corner) firmware then android. Select galaxy s2 and download the package of your choice. (stock kernel will be in the package too)
I am new user so if you want the rooted kernel links for kg5,... Please pm me
Hit me up for any other questions !
Sent from my GT-I9100
And yes, you're right. Backup, stock firmware flash, restore data, root kernel flash and stock kernel flash.
If you are doing this with odin your data will be wiped so a backup is needed.
Sent from my GT-I9100
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I had soft bricked my phone yesterday. Thank god I recovered finally but I'm stuck with an insecure kernel. Devs, can you guide me what should I do next?
It starts like this:
1. Updated my phone's firmware to KF3 (official) yestreday.
2. Then, Installed an insecure kernel, "GT-I9100_XXKG1_insecure" from this thread:
[KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting
3. Rooted my SGS2. Success. (used this tutorial)
4. Now flashed the leaked 2.3.4 firmware from this thread:
Updating to 2.3.4 firmware - if you don't want to root
5. Now I needed to root again since I had just updated my firmware. The boot screen still had that yellow sign so I supposed I'm still on an insecure kernel. So I opened S2 Root and tried to root it but it was stuck in the middle of the process so I cancelled it.
6. Then, I again opened Odin and flashed a secure secure kernel from that same thread.
But instead of using Odin 1.83 as it was mentioned, I used 1.85. I don't think this could do any harm. But Odin failed to flash that kernel and my phone was stuck in a boot loop.
The phone didn't go further the boot screen with a yellow sign at the bottom. I was able to enter the download mode but NOT the recovery mode. So wiping the phone was not an option.
Then I decided to flash that 2.3.4 firmware again and this ****ed up my phone. Odin failed to flash it and my boot screen was then replaced with that infamous screen saying that the FIrmware Upgrade encountered an issue etc.
I thought I've bricked my phone but was finally I was able to recover again by flashing that insecure kernel again.
I think I created a problem in step 5 and 6. But I'm afraid to go and flash a secure kernel again. People help me?
You first flashed the insecure KG1 kernel and then the KG1 (2.3.4) FW ROM?
Wrong order AFAIK, but nothing that could harm your phone.
Try it once more, all over again from step one (this is also how I installed and rooted 2.3.4 KG1 over my (CF rooted) KE2 before CF-Root for KG1 was released):
Go to downloadmode, fire up Odin, connect everything, put the "CODE_I9100XXKG1_CL349526_REV02_user_low_ship.tar" into PDA and the "GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKG1.tar" into CSC.
doublecheck nothing else is selected (no repartition, not PIT and all that)
Hit "Start" and watch the show roll....
after the flash, the phone should reboot into recovery, do some stuff and reboot again into the OS - all userdata is wiped during this flash, so IMO no manual wipe via recovery required here
now flash an insecure kernel and apply root using SuperOneClick or similar tools, or perform the the few step required manually via adb (that's what I did) - or simply flash CF-Root for KG1 instead of a plain insecure kernel (I'd suggest CF)
if you want back to stock kernel now (if you have CF, why would you? ) flash the KG1 stock kernel via Odin
This procedure worked perfectely fine for me.
If Odin keep failing to flash in download mode, there might be some connection problem, maybe.
Try reinstalling the USB driver, connecting to a different USB port, not using a USB hub if you previously did....
@OP- Flash with CF's rooted kernel. It's a lot easy and hassle free. Why insecure kernel?
HellcatDroid said:
You first flashed the insecure KG1 kernel and then the KG1 (2.3.4) FW ROM?
Wrong order AFAIK, but nothing that could harm your phone.
Try it once more, all over again from step one (this is also how I installed and rooted 2.3.4 KG1 over my (CF rooted) KE2 before CF-Root for KG1 was released):
Go to downloadmode, fire up Odin, connect everything, put the "CODE_I9100XXKG1_CL349526_REV02_user_low_ship.tar" into PDA and the "GT-I9100-CSC-MULTI-OXAKG1.tar" into CSC.
doublecheck nothing else is selected (no repartition, not PIT and all that)
Hit "Start" and watch the show roll....
after the flash, the phone should reboot into recovery, do some stuff and reboot again into the OS - all userdata is wiped during this flash, so IMO no manual wipe via recovery required here
now flash an insecure kernel and apply root using SuperOneClick or similar tools, or perform the the few step required manually via adb (that's what I did) - or simply flash CF-Root for KG1 instead of a plain insecure kernel (I'd suggest CF)
if you want back to stock kernel now (if you have CF, why would you? ) flash the KG1 stock kernel via Odin
This procedure worked perfectely fine for me.
If Odin keep failing to flash in download mode, there might be some connection problem, maybe.
Try reinstalling the USB driver, connecting to a different USB port, not using a USB hub if you previously did....
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Umm okay, I'm a beginner in rooting so I hope you don't mind if I ask you some help? Do I need to download the KF3 firmware again? I've reached my FUP and it'll take more than a day for me
Is it possible to go ahead somewhere right now? I just want to remove that insecure yellow triangle sign from the boot screen. Any secure kernel to do this job?
ithehappy said:
@OP- Flash with CF's rooted kernel. It's a lot easy and hassle free. Why insecure kernel?
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@itthehappy I followed what was written in the tutorial. So now when I'm on an insecure kernel, how should I flash with cf?
Sent from world's fastest phone.
Saketme said:
Umm okay, I'm a beginner in rooting so I hope you don't mind if I ask you some help?
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He, I'm myself only learning all this stuff as I go
Saketme said:
Do I need to download the KF3 firmware again? I've reached my FUP and it'll take more than a day for me
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No, you don't have to redownload any FW if your fine with the one you currently have.
Saketme said:
Is it possible to go ahead somewhere right now? I just want to remove that insecure yellow triangle sign from the boot screen. Any secure kernel to do this job?
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Sure. If your root is working already and you just wanna go back to stock (secure) kernel, you can find the stock kernels for most, if not all, firmwares here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Pick the right one, matching your firmware and flash with Odin - done
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how should I flash with cf?
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CF would be best option IMO.
First flash the CF kernel - again watch out it perfectly matches your FW.
On first CF boot it'll install it's CWM app, after that flash the stock/secure kernel to get rid of the triangle.
You can then re-flash the CF kernel with the CWM app without the triangle comming back
HellcatDroid said:
Sure. If your root is working already and you just wanna go back to stock (secure) kernel, you can find the stock kernels for most, if not all, firmwares here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Pick the right one, matching your firmware and flash with Odin - done
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I can't find KG1 in that list. Although there is KG1 listed under ZSKG2 but that's for "GT-I9100T".
Should I use the stock kernel given in this thread instead:
Android 2.3.4 for SGS2 LEAKED - Post your impressions
HellcatDroid said:
CF would be best option IMO.
First flash the CF kernel - again watch out it perfectly matches your FW.
On first CF boot it'll install it's CWM app, after that flash the stock/secure kernel to get rid of the triangle.
You can then re-flash the CF kernel with the CWM app without the triangle comming back
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This sounds the best option. But one question, before flashing with CF kernel, should I flash with stock kernel or flash CF directly on top of my current insecure kernel?
Saketme said:
Should I use the stock kernel given in this thread instead:
Android 2.3.4 for SGS2 LEAKED - Post your impressions
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Yep, that's the one for 2.3.4's KG1
Saketme said:
This sounds the best option. But one question, before flashing with CF kernel, should I flash with stock kernel or flash CF directly on top of my current insecure kernel?
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Should be fine flashing directely over whatever kernel there is at the moment, as it get completely replaced anyways.
Just make sure its the KG1 CF and no Kies crap running in the back while running Odin (use Taskmanager to kill them all).
HellcatDroid said:
Should be fine flashing directely over whatever kernel there is at the moment, as it get completely replaced anyways.
Just make sure its the KG1 CF and no Kies crap running in the back while running Odin (use Taskmanager to kill them all).
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I am going to try this option, thanks a lot dude. I'll post my reply soon.
EDIT: Woot. I succeeded doing it, thanks a lot!
So i got my sgs2 2 days ago and i rooted it with cf root . my stock vers was bvkg2 so i flashed xxkg2. afterwards i created a backup in cwm. then i flashed in darkyrom2 the wrong xxkg3 rom zip and it was ok except that the pc usb didnt read the phone well. so i resfored my backup in cwm and then flashed the xxkg2 odexed r2 or 3 . now my baseband version is i9100xxkg3 ,kernel is xwkf3 ,android 234 and firmware is darky KG2 odexed base r3. But cwm app was gone after ROMing. do i need to flash another kernel or is everhThing ok ? Th
anks
Sounds all fine.
The CWM app is installed by CF-Root and the ROM you flashed doesn't contain it.
So everything's cool.
If you want that app back, flash CF-Root again, if you don't need it that much you're set
Well I guess I'll be needing it for recovery? I see DarkyROM2 has recovery mode option but i don't see a backup option . Can you recommend a backup program or shall I flash CF-Root back on ?
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Well I guess I'll be needing it for recovery? I see DarkyROM2 has recovery mode option but i don't see a backup option . Can you recommend a backup program or shall I flash CF-Root back on ?
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Anyway, you must flash a CF-root kernel and after that install Titanium Backup in order to do a reliable backup.
1. Just flash any CF-Root ? Or XXKG2 ? Won't there be a problem if i flash it over 2.3.4 ? and how do i flash it , like the first time with Odin or in DarkyROM2 Tool flashing CWM zip ?
2. Why doesn't my PC see my phone in USB with DarkyROM ? I installed Kies back on ; was that wrong ?
Thanks again
Hello all,
I have a samsung galaxy s2 with this kernel:
kernel: i9100BOKF3-CK255512
baseband: i9100BOKF1
buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.BOKF3
What unsecured kernel do i need to make it root. And that i just can go back to the original kernel and rom.
I have found the stock kernel and rom here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
T-Mobile nl:
BOKF3: http://www.multiupload.com/OZ86729BU5
Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TNLKF1
BOKF3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/V8JVBGVZ3N
Password: [email protected]
i have found this on a other thread:
Creating Optus Backup:
1. Go to Download Mode and Install CF-Root KE2 Root using Odin
This will install Clockwork Recovery for you.
2. Phone will reboot with root already (no need for SOC)
3. Run CWM Manager (from app tray)
4. Choose Backup
You will then have a nandroid backup located in the internal SD (\clockworkmod\). However, the backup will contain CWM and Root. But that's okay. Read on to find more about restoring to a clean Optus ROM.
To Restore to Clean Optus ROM:
1. Go to Download Mode and Install a stock unbranded ROM (KE7 or KE2) using Odin
2. Go to Download Mode and Install CF-Root KE7 or KE2
3. Run CWM Manager and restore Optus backup (phone will reboot)
4. Install Root Explorer (download from Market or keep a copy handy in internal SD)
5. Remove CWM Manager from \system\app
6. Go to Download Mode and install Odia KE2 Insecure
7. Run Superoneclick to ROOT (you can usually skip this step and go to step 8)
8. Run Superoneclick to Unroot (if step 8 fails, do step 7 first)
9. Install stock KE2 Kernel from XDA
You will have an unrooted Optus ROM but still contains your data.
10. Do a Factory Reset from OS or from Recovery (Power + Vol UP + Home)
You will have a clean Optus ROM but you also need to format your internal SD as well.
Also, in addition to that, you may need to use that thing-a-ma-JIG from eBay to reset the download counter. I personally haven't tried resetting it as it hasnt arrived yet.
I was going to upload a relatively clean nandroid copy of Optus ROM but... while I was factory resetting after going back to KE7 stock, I accidentally formatted the internal SD... <damn!>
So, if anyone is willing to share their nandroid backup of Optus ROM, please let us know so we can possibly upload it somewhere. This is also useful to extract Optus My Account app because its 1.2 (compared to the one in Galaxy S which was 1.0).
Please let me know if the above trick doesn't completely remove root.
so iff i am right you only need the last three numbers like kf3
I have found a Chainfire kernel with the same last three numbers see below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=640677&d=1309348522
This is the thread where the kernel came from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I hope that someone can help me with the right kernel.
yes you are right in you only need a chainfire kf3 kernel to root, it does not effect any other thing in the tmobile rom.
Only reason you need the stock kernal is to remove the yellow triangle.
Cosmic Blue said:
yes you are right in you only need a chainfire kf3 kernel to root, it does not effect any other thing in the tmobile rom.
Only reason you need the stock kernal is to remove the yellow triangle.
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Hi thanks but the yellow triangle is the triangle with the ! in it right? i have a samsung galaxy s2 jig
iff i get the jig in my phone and is start in download mode the yellow triangle will removed right? thanks for reply
yes, jig will also work in removing the yellow triangle with ! in the middle.
Cosmic Blue said:
yes, jig will also work in removing the yellow triangle with ! in the middle.
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Thanks,
Can you help me i have the kernel :i9100BOKF3 t-mobile NL
Can i replace it for CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4.zip this is the chanefire rooted kernel. So that i have root. Iff i have that done, replace that chanefire kernel for stock kernel:
BOKF3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/V8JVBGVZ3N
Password: [email protected]
from:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Under section t-mobile NL. under Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TNLKF1 What is the same as my SGS2. So that i can return is for warantie iff i need it ?
robertdejonge1989 said:
Thanks,
Can you help me i have the kernel :i9100BOKF3 t-mobile NL
Can i replace it for CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4.zip this is the chanefire rooted kernel. So that i have root. Iff i have that done, replace that chanefire kernel for stock kernel:
BOKF3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/V8JVBGVZ3N
Password: [email protected]
from:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
Under section t-mobile NL. under Firmware info: PDA:BOKF3|PHONE:BOKF1|CSC:TNLKF1 What is the same as my SGS2. So that i can return is for warantie iff i need it ?
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Yes thats the right cf-root kernel and stock kernel, you will still have root but lose CWM and CWM manager app.
this should be your stock firmware, taken from the thread you linked, though you might want to check the "baseband" on your phone to see if you have the PHONE:BOKD1 or PHONE:BOKF1, and chose the right one from the thread
What is CWM ? and CWM manager app is the same as rom manager right?
i have rooted my htc desire HD, so i know all the costum roms how to flash it. but the rooting process is different. iff i understand it right rom manager dont work with chanefire kernels right?
good morgning guys ,
i bought a S3 some days after lunch from my O2 provider.
one bad thing is, O2 uses a branded firmware.
i searched xda for threats with original firmwares, but i can´t find my version.
I want to use a custom firmware or try some one.
but i feel bedder, if i have my original version as backup.
that means all three files, csc, phone and pda.
at the moment i think about some roms like:
- CM9
- CM10
- Lite'ning ROM v1.0 - Fast as Lightning
So, i think the best kernel will be SiyahKernel S3 v1.5.1.
one solution will be to backup with titanum backup. i bought the licence, but this requires a rooted kernel, i don´t flashed yet.
I thougth about, but i want ti do it first, i have all 3 files at home.
can anyone help me?
greetz,
ravn83
use this program to download your stock firmware.
root your phone with cf-root, flash cm9/10. test it out.
when you wanna go back to stock, use triangle away, wipe everything in CWM and flash your stock firmware back with odin.
If you get messaging app errors on boot (usually happens when you go back to stock from cm) you will need to flash your CSC in the corresponding section in Odin and wipe in stock recovery.
victorator said:
use this program to download your stock firmware.
root your phone with cf-root, flash cm9/10. test it out.
when you wanna go back to stock, use triangle away, wipe everything in CWM and flash your stock firmware back with odin.
If you get messaging app errors on boot (usually happens when you go back to stock from cm) you will need to flash your CSC in the corresponding section in Odin and wipe in stock recovery.
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Hey victorator, i installd the app, but i can´t find any way to download the files. the app only shows which version i have installed.
but this information i had prevously.
ravn83 said:
Hey victorator, i installd the app, but i can´t find any way to download the files. the app only shows which version i have installed.
but this information i had prevously.
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download it from this link
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/162402398/abc9bdb/I9300XXBLFB_I9300OXABLFB_BTU.zip.html
this is one file that contains everything
u just put in pda and flash and it then enter recovery and delete user data and ti will work
if u dont delete u will be stuck at the samsung boot animation
Hello friends, I am newbie to rooting...
I am from India .. I have SGS2. Recently I upgraded official firmware from GB to ICS 4.0.3 through kies. I want to root it.
I saw the tutorials given in this forum. I seems to be really easy. I followed all, but cant get rooted.
Kernal Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected]#3
I downloaded Odin3-v1.83 and CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.tar and followed the steps.
After rebooting, I got two icons CWM and superuser.. If I open superuser, it says "No apps in list"
I installed Root checker it also says "Sorry! THis device does not have proper root access"
I don't understand where I went wrong?.. Do I need to do something else to get properly rooted?.
I have NOVA3 game installed and I reached to the end of "Hell Gate" I want to take game backup through Titanium backup..
Please help me..
Thanks
~prashanth
you could try downloading siyah kernal 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral and flash that either in cwm or via odin, i reccommend this also before flash delete supersu and reinstall when you flash kernal also reccommend a odin upgrade i like v1.85 it has a easy ui.
siyah kernals are prerooted too and also come with updated recovery boot also you wont get yellow triangle causing a binary count.
before i forget then reinstall supersu open it to update binary script n all should be hunkydory.
also to backup data download rootexplorer and find out where the gamesave data is usually android/data i think and manually copy if you need to. but i doubt it.
and happy flashing custom roms.
Flash root super su.zip via cwm and u will be rooted bro
ankur.co.in said:
Flash root super su.zip via cwm and u will be rooted bro
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Worked !!!!! ..... Thanks bro
Maybe try enyxosabuse chainfire program(it's dangerous) it will give y you root but like I said IT'S DANGEROUS.
Regards,
Paulius
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XDA the best
Thanks Paulius and linuxnubee for your suggestion.
I got one more doubt now.. If I hard reset after rooting, can I get original firmware back? and do I need to root again?.
You mean go back to GingerBread?
You will have to download a stock GingerBread ROM and flash it. And no, once you flash it you will not be rooted, as stock as it gets.
A hard reset will erase all data in your device.
Thanks for reply..
Not to Gingerbread, Back to ICS 4.0.3 stock firmware.. Since I rooted stock firmware, if I just hard reset now, can I get stock firmware (without yellow triangle) ? or do I need to download stock firmware and flash again so that I can use kies for upgrading firmware in future?.
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