I have just got my new Samsung S2 after using an xperia x10i for the last 18 months, I have no problem rooting, flashing etc with that but with this new phone I have no idea and would really appreciate any help.
I have read a few posts regarding rooting and flashing, downloaded Odin but as far as kernels and roms go, not really much idea yet.
My phone is currently o2 first off I want to root it but make sure I get the right things I currently have
BB - I9100XXKE7
Kernel - 2.6.35.7 I9100XWKE7-CL276555 [email protected] #2
Build - GB.XWKF3
I already have siperoneclick but,
do I need this Insecure Kernel - GT-I9100_XWKF3_insecure - GT-I9100_XWKF3_insecure
and this Original Kernel - GT-I9100_XWKF3_original - GT-I9100_XWKF3_original
From Odia's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671&highlight=insecure+kernels
I would like to replace the rom with a Generic UK or Europe rom for now before looking at custom roms but don't know which to use.
I am trying to answer my own questions but would really appreciate help in confirming I am reading things right and guiding me to the correct generic rom which I think is on this thread by Intratech.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I would not normally ask but find out myself but this phone makes me a real noob here.
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Suggest KH3 stock rom and KH3 root .
Post 3 stock roms root with KH3 as well .
XEU = UK
jje
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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
jje
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.
Hi everyone,
I got my Samsung Galaxy S2 about a month ago, and a friend of mine upgraded the kernel to: 2.6.35.7- I9100XWKE7- CL215725 root(at)DELL103 #2
And i don't know if its since then, but now the phone is acting weird, its overheating like crazy, and the battery has problems!
Can anybody please tell me which is the latest kernel to put, and of course the best.
I do wish to root it later on.
Thanks!
Andreas
Latest kernel ???? are you sure you just want a kernel not the firmware .
I9100XWKE7 = KE7 kernel and fairly up-to-date .
Not seen any unhacked kernels you will have to search or rip one from full firmware .
Full firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Kernels with Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
I upgraded my firmware today on my UK T-Mobile SGS2 today, but lost the root I had in the process. I was previously having a really annoying 'lag' that would make the whole phone jerky and unresponsive and that seems to have cleared up after this upgrade. I'm really keen to do the rooting properly this time... as I'm guessing it was a problem of incompatability that cuased the jerkyness problems I was experiencing before.
From the Chainfire rooting thread I see that there isn't a rooted kernel that is for KG2 and Android 2.3.3
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip - Is for 2.3.4
These files aren't labeled as being 2.3.3 or 2.3.4 - does anoyone know:
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
If you were in my position, what would you root with?
My current phone details are:
Modellnummer:
GT-I9100
Android-Version:
2.3.3
Basisbandversion:
I9100BOKG1
Kernel-Version:
2.6.35.7-I9100BOKG2-CL255512
[email protected] #2
Buildnummer:
GINGERBREAD.BOKG2
Thanks
If you are going to root then flash a custom Rom, then I wouldn't worry as the Rom will be based on 2.3.4 probably.
If you want to stay stock, then you could follow my route, CF-Root then flash VillainRom which is based on 2.3.4 and as close to stock as possible with a few tweaks to improve things such as battery life.
Hope this helps
Ideally I'l like to be able to get future official updates through Keis - and I would lose that if I switched to Villain rom right?
I also wondering if I'm going to flash a custom ROM, might I as well flash a more recent Samsung one like KH3? Looking at Villainrom it says there are problems with the stock browser and stock SMS.
Piecing together info from other threads I saw that someone said that you can flash a rooted kernel and then flash back your original unrooted kernel and it will stay rooted. Is this true? If so, perhaps I could flash a rooted kernel (either a 2.3.4 or a 2.3.3 for KG1 or KG3 (close to my rom), and then flash back my current KG2. Thing is, how do I get my current KG2 kernel off the device before I overwrite it with a rooted variant.
Sorry if my questions are a bit basic or confused. I'm still trying to get to grips with all this. Thanks for the patience!
1. Yes you will lose updates through Keis but the custom Roms are based on the most up to date anyway.
2. Don't think you can restore your kernel and keep root afaik busybox etc are baked into the kernel
3. Yes there is a lag problem, it is to do with odexing/deodexing (don't ask me) but there is a flashable fix if you search the thread. Villain Tweaks app should help with the SMS I think.
4. Find your firmware/kernel on Intratechs thread and download it and keep it safe. When you root you will replace the current kernel. If you need to go back then you can flash the original through odin.
Well, since it seems going with a full flash is the only way of rooting with my current officical setup, I'm gonna try KH3 and see how it goes. I'm quite relctant to get into custom romming because I don't normally have the time to deal with the inevitable problems (so I hear), but I do need to be rooted. Wish me luck! and thanks for your help.
killall said:
1. Yes you will lose updates through Keis but the custom Roms are based on the most up to date anyway.
Plus it can be many months later on Kies .
jje
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looking for stock kernel for uk t-mobile 2.3.3,can't seem to find it anywhere.can anyone help,have looked in development but shows old stock kernels.
My current phone details are:
Model:
GT-I9100
Android-Version:
2.3.3
Bassbandversion:
I9100BOKG1
Kernel-Version:
2.6.35.7-I9100BOKG2-CL255512
[email protected] #2
Buildnummer:
GINGERBREAD.BOKG2
Jiffage ?? Did you make it ??
Hi, I have a galaxy S2 from Australia, had for about 4 months now. Was wondering if there is better software, firmware, os etc etc that can improve my phone?
I remember I use to do this with my old i8910 Omnia HD, I use to flash it all the time with different firmwares n stuff.
But I don't have a clue with the galaxy s2, can sum1 help me here plz? Thnx.
READ is your answer .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
+ Custom roms in the development sections .
jje
For Android OS, we call firmwares ROMs.
Maybe you should try to install a custom ROM that fits you best, and with more features.
First you have to root your phone using these links from my sig:
Follow the instructions from Intratech's post, and use the insecure kernel from the InsecureXWKDD link
XWKDD Insecure & Odin3: http://tinyurl.com/InsecureXWKDD
Then choose a ROM from this selection of ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253665
I recommend MIUI, Criskelo ROM, Lite'ning ROM, CheckROM or SensatioN ROM.
Stock ROMs: http://tinyurl.com/IntratechFirmware
thanks guys
Hello everyone..
I am a new user of android, bought SG2 few days back.. I have spent a whole day on understanding how to upgrade my gs2 from 2.3.4 to ICS.
The biggest problem i am facing that i cant understand the terminologies and steps in upgrading os.. SO please guide me in easy language, lol
Info of my gs2 is..
Model GTi9100
Android Version 2.3.4
Baseband Version I9100XXKI1
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575468
[email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
Current Firmware PDA:KI4 / PHONE:KI1 / CSC:KI1
(XFM)
Please guide me step by step.. Will be waiting for your reply guys
Thanks in advance!
aprat from KIES update there are 2 ways,
1) official ICS flash from ODIN, 2) Custom Roms flash from CWM
for official you dont need Rooting,
for flashing Custom Roms from CWM you need Rooting & CWM.
Official Roms :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
custom Roms you can find here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1204
rooting and Odin flash guides are there in my signature links
to learn more : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
OP Kies is your official update path download it from Samsung .
Or the XDA path as posted above but you will need to read and understand .
jje
thank you Zacq8 and Jjegan..
thanks for quick response, suggest me which is the best and less battery consuming ROM for sg2? Official or custom?
Neither. No such thing as best. Less battery depends on how you have the phone setup & how you use it (everyone is different). Try some roms out for yourself to find out which works best for you.
ehmeds said:
thanks for quick response, suggest me which is the best and less battery consuming ROM for sg2? Official or custom?
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What suggested by Mistahbungle +
only what we can answer as per the rule is, By flashing official ROM you will not get any suppot from Samsung, by flasing a custom rom you may get support from it's Developer through his thread in this forum.
in development section, there are not only a single post of ROM of each custom Rom thread but there are prolonged discussions on each one, go through them before selecting one...