[Q] DarkyROM2 XXKI3 Base (2.3.5) - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So, have anyone benchmarked, monitored battery consumption for this new ROM?
I'm currently on Litening 6.1+Ninphetamine 2.1.3 and thought of flashing! ;P
Cheers!

i test the same thing... i tryed the new villan rom beta...
no wipe just update
http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/content.php/326
i flashed this time 1 minute ago no problems...

Okayyy.. Hows the battery consumption? Villain is still beta right?
Sent from my 'Lite'ning v6.1 ROM on Nimphetamine-2.1.3 Kernel' Galaxy SII.

i switched to SicOpaT's ROM BASE ODEXED this is not beta. works great
battery after 6 hours standby 100% its fast and only one error i dont get the switch off menu. but i think its cause i dont swipe...
this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183774

Yeahhhhh Ninphetamine Kernel!!! That explains the battery stat! ;D
I loved that kernel! Btw, you meant 'swipe' means did not wipe right?

How to install this ROM?

Via CWM. Read the link provided by klarmacker.
@klarmacker. Dude, I've already flashed the latest ROM.
In settings,
Android Version: 2.3.4 (Thought its 2.3.5???)
BB: I9100XXKI1 <--- (Isn't it supposed to be I9100XXKI4?)
Build #: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4

m0ngstr0us said:
Via CWM. Read the link provided by klarmacker.
@klarmacker. Dude, I've already flashed the latest ROM.
In settings,
Android Version: 2.3.4 (Thought its 2.3.5???)
BB: I9100XXKI1 <--- (Isn't it supposed to be I9100XXKI4?)
Build #: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
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The link is right just typos.

KI4 is 2.3.4, KI3 is 2.3.5. BB has nothing to do with the rom, it's the modem.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk

bocautrang.pt said:
How to install this ROM?
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-Copy DarkyROM2_KI3_Base.zip into internal storage.
-Use odin to update SupperCore_2.0
-Hold Volume Up + Home + Power/Lock button until you boot into ClockworkMod Recovery
-Use the volume up/down, home and back keys to navigate to backup and storage > backup. -You can use this backup later on if you want to restore to your current ROM.
-Once the backup is complete download DarkyROM2 tool from the Android market
-Launch DarkyROM2 tool and navigate to DarkyROM tab and enable Wipe user data.
-Navigate back to General tab > Flash/Install File from SDCARD and select DarkyROM2_KI3_Base.zip.
-Wait patiently until the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with TouchWiz 4.0 is flashed onto your device.

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[Q] Question about Liten'ning Rom

Hello everyone, I just flashed liten'ning rom 3.2, and it is truly an amazing rom.
I have a nooby question lol The rom is based on the KG2 kernel, does that mean I have to find that kernel and flash it by odin? I am still running the kernel from my old rom (the kg1)
Thanks alot!!
NO ! KG2 Kernel is in the rom you flashed.
Look in settings, phone info, scroll down und you see your baseband and kernel version, that you have installed on your phone.
regards spirotech
Thank you very much for your fast reply!
But it is not there, I couldn't take a pic for some reason by clicking power and home button but here is what it says:
Baseband Version:
I9100XXKG2
Kernel Version:
[email protected] #2
Build Number:
Liten'ning Rom V3.2 XXKG2
As the kernel says, that is a KG1 Kernel, any ideas?
Hmm,
mine says kg1 too!
I'll wait for 3.3 or whatever.
He's doing a good job!
Adrian.
SGS2 I9100
Lite'nin rom 3.2
Litening is amazing! However 3.2 seems off and quite buggy. I flashed back to 3.0 and 3.0 states KG2.
I would wait for a more polished 3.x version and stick to 3.0 or 2.2.
Thanks for your responses! I thought i had to manually flash the kernel haha
Updated to lite'nin rom 4
Adrian.
SGS2 I9100
Lite'nin rom 3.2
I've updated to 4.1 kernel.
I 'm using Xscope browser. Exellent.
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To be honest I kept having battery problems for some reasons, even though I made a clean install with wipe and all, I am trying cognition for now and it seem super awesome, I am gonna have to learn how to make rtl support for deodexed roms myself though it take awhile for ppl to post them haha
just clearing cache won't clear your battery stats.
go into CWM => advanced => Wipe battery stats ( charge your phone to full before )
normally, that should help after a few cycles (had a totally funky battery life when switched from KF3 to KG1 (when i upgraded from 2.3.3 to 2.3.4) and this has sorted the problem.)

[ROM][CWM][KI4] Deodexed & Odexed Stock 2.3.4 & RTL Fix CWM & Jkay Mod compatible

[ROM][CWM][KI4] Deodexed & Odexed Stock 2.3.4 & RTL Fix CWM & Jkay Mod compatible
Stock Samsung XWKI4 ROM NO-WIPE
​
XWKI4
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
Features:
Zipaligned
Rooted
SuperUser
BusyBox
ClockworkMod Recovery 4
CF-Root KI4 Kernel
Removed Bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig.
Data/app support
Downloads :
Deodexed Rom (Fixed browser lag)
Odexed Rom
RTL FIX (Framework & Browser) For Deodexed Rom only.
Get JKay Themes from Jkay thread.
Instructions:
Install it from recovery
Reboot the device
Enjoy!
Thanks :
@ ChainFire
@ Intratech
@ Dsixda
@ Madmack
Im using the old KH3 compilation, Can I update to this?
Would i be asking too much if i asked for an odexed version as well?
I prefer them because they do tend to be faster.
wow you are so awsome i salute you master.
Thanks Master!
Does this have video Google Talk?
Wanam I install this but the rtl is still very strange on Persian sites
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Hello,
No wipe?
jknvv13 said:
Im using the old KH3 compilation, Can I update to this?
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Yes, you can, but do a Nandroid backup before installing.
petsasj said:
Would i be asking too much if i asked for an odexed version as well?
I prefer them because they do tend to be faster.
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I will do it (after work)
asummerf said:
Does this have video Google Talk?
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No, it's a stock Rom
malavan said:
Wanam I install this but the rtl is still very strange on Persian sites
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Maybe because of fonts, try to change the font, please upload a screen capture.
gabace said:
Hello,
No wipe?
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Yes, it's NO-Wipe
I will do that when go home thanks.
waiting for the odex
thanksssssss
waiting for the odex one
Hi..I have flashed XWKI4 from Samfirmware and it is really faster and smoother than KH3. But i'd like to flash Wanam's odexed version...
looks good! if anyone tried this please tell us the battery life in this.. and i've read
something about bootloader..
does this bootloader makes your usb jig unusable??( I know the rom maker removed this
jsut wanted some info on new firmwares)
wanam your rom has swedish keybord with åäö is there anyway i can save this to use later if you change the stock rom to lite.
malavan said:
wanam your rom has swedish keybord with åäö is there anyway i can save this to use later if you change the stock rom to lite.
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Ok.
Odexed version on line.
Sorry, but what is the RTL FIX?
donalgodon said:
Sorry, but what is the RTL FIX?
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It's for Arabic, Hebrew and Farsi users.
I tried to flash the deodexed version on my THRITY TWO GIGABYTE VERSION of the GT-I9100 running 2.3.3, I9100XXKG1, 2.6.35.7 I9100ZSKG2-CL361136, GINGERBREAD.ZSKG2 which I bought in Taiwan from a Taiwanese carrier, so it's NOT THE CHINESE version with it's unique characteristics (sorry to holler). I rooted it last night with Chainfire's method and simply replaced the kernel KG2 kernel with his and got CWM running and did a backup.
Tonight, I won't use the "n" word, but I tried to flash this as my first ROM from your rather thin directions. I put your ROM as a .zip in my /USB storage folder, booted into CWM recovery and flashed it using CWM. I did not wipe or erase anything as I haven't gotten around to upgrading my Titanium backup to pro and doing a super thorough backup yet (paid market not working here in Taiwan). All seemed to go well. When I rebooted it took a long time. Once booted it kept telling me phone.android.com was "force close". In "about" it showed 2.3.4, and all the following 3 categories to be KI4.
I rebooted into CWM and restored my original setup (shouted above) with no problem.
1 Could there be an issue because I have a 32GB model and the partition table isn't "normal"?
2 Do I need to flash a modem or something else, so that is why the radio was force close?
3 Should I have wiped anything? Non-Wipe to me meant, don't wipe anything since this was seemingly near "stock".
4 Am I stupid?
5 All/combo of the above.
I realised I didn't say thanks to Wanam....Thanks
My money's on the non-wipe thing. The android version you had previously is way too old compared to this one, totally different base (well not totally, but still).
So yea, i'd suggest a wipe.
BTW I purchased Titanium backup before paid market came to Greece. There's a paypal purchase option, google it.
I'm currently on KF1, can i just flash this with no wipe ? And can I just reload my old CSC ?

[ROM] Galaxy Player 5.0 INTL (YP-G70) - Stock/Rooted/rj Kernel

These are custom ROMs for International Galaxy Player 5.0 with minimum modifications. What you get is essentially a stock gingerbread ROM, rooted plus the custom kernel (including CWM) from rumirand.
News and Status
[04/19/2012]Added a rooted XXKPH ROM.
[01/27/2012]Updated to include rj's r10 kernel. (better battery life )
G70XXKPH-rooted-rj14
Based on G70XXKPH stock ROM (Thanks tapioco2000 for providing the stock ROM)
Rooted
rumirand's custom kernel r14 (see this thread for information about the kernel)
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 (included in rumirand's kernel)
Supported locale: English, many EU languages & Korean
G70XXKPF-rooted-rj10
Based on G70XXKPF stock ROM
Rooted
rumirand's custom kernel r10 (see this thread for information about the kernel)
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 (included in rumirand's kernel)
Supported locale: English, many EU languages & Korean
G70ZSKP8-rooted-rj10
Based on G70ZSKP8 stock ROM
Rooted
rumirand's custom kernel r10 (see this thread for information about the kernel)
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 (included in rumirand's kernel)
Supported locale: English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional/HK) & Korean (Interesting, no Japanese?)
Previous Versions
G70XXKP8-rooted-rj8 (alternative download link, thanks to Rueben_)
G70ZSKP8-rooted-rj8
How to flash?
Full wipe
Flash using Odin (if you are not sure how to use Odin, do some research about this first)
Restart and you are good to go
Will it work on my Galaxy Player?
Galaxy Player 5.0 International (with a physical home button) WORK
Galaxy Player 5.0 US (without physical home button) DO NOT WORK
Galaxy Player 3.6, 4.0 (US or International) DO NOT WORK
Acknowledgement
Actually I did very little to create this ROM. All credits should go to rumirand and Entropy512 who make the custom kernel and CWM possible. If I miss anyone, just let me know.
Disclaimer
I am not an experienced Android developer and this is my first ROM ever, so don't expect much from me if you run into problems. And I am not responsible for any damage done to your device.
Our first rom for this device? Brilliant thanks, do you plan on doing tweaks in the future to the ROM e.g. making it faster etc. I will try this now and post feed back later
Hers the multi upload link for more choice on were to download.
http://www.multiupload.com/TWIVKOS0KO
EDIT: ROM does not boot up stuck on the Samsung splash screen.
Rueben_ said:
Our first rom for this device? Brilliant thanks, do you plan on doing tweaks in the future to the ROM e.g. making it faster etc. I will try this now and post feed back later
Hers the multi upload link for more choice on were to download.
http://www.multiupload.com/TWIVKOS0KO
EDIT: ROM does not boot up stuck on the Samsung splash screen.
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Have you wipe the cache partition and do a factory reset? If there is old user setting in data partition, it can cause unexpected behavior.
I can do some small tweaks if it doesn't need to go too deep into the system, no guarantee though. Many new features will come from rumirand's kernel actually. e.g. lag-fix should come fairly soon.
WT Ho said:
Have you wipe the cache partition and do a factory reset? If there is old user setting in data partition, it can cause unexpected behavior.
I can do some small tweaks if it doesn't need to go too deep into the system, no guarantee though. Many new features will come from rumirand's kernel actually. e.g. lag-fix should come fairly soon.
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Forgot about that im new to Samsung and Odin, thought it did it for you. Ive just wiped Dalvik cache, wipe data and cache partitions and its WORKED thank you.
Later I will create a full recovery for those who bricked their Galaxy Player.
Good call, a nice easy way to update to a rooted 2.3 if you are on 2.2.
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Just used this to update from 2.2.2 to 2.3.5 on my daughters YP-G70 UK model. Absolutely painless - didn't even have to wipe data! all is working sweet and CWM too. Cheers again.
Higgsy said:
Just used this to update from 2.2.2 to 2.3.5 on my daughters YP-G70 UK model. Absolutely painless - didn't even have to wipe data! all is working sweet and CWM too. Cheers again.
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Glad that it works. A little surprise that it doesn't need a data wipe when going from 2.2.2 to 2.3.5. May be the stock ROM is designed to work with existing data.
Wanted to confirm that the non wipe way works, all settings are saved after update to this rom/kernel...thanks !!!!
Hi, can someone explain the difference between G70XXKPF (What I'm currently on, 2.3.5) and G70ZSKP8 ? Just the included locales?
rumirand said:
Later I will create a full recovery for those who bricked their Galaxy Player.
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YES DO THIS QUICKLY PLEASE!!!! Im trying the Linux hard recovery but I'm very new with Linux and its VERY different from windows so please hurry!!
Naddict said:
Wanted to confirm that the non wipe way works, all settings are saved after update to this rom/kernel...thanks !!!!
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I don't think we have sufficient testing to say for sure that settings will be kept. What firmware are you using currently?
turbanator said:
Hi, can someone explain the difference between G70XXKPF (What I'm currently on, 2.3.5) and G70ZSKP8 ? Just the included locales?
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I didn't do an app by app comparison, but on the surface it looks pretty much the same to me. These ROMs were release in different parts of the world, the major difference is the language support. e.g. ZSKP8 comes with a Chinese keyboard that can do handwritten input.
hello! just wondering, is my device right for this ROM?
Model: YP-G70
Firmware: 2.2.2
Kernal: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
bulid: FROYO.XXKD6
it is galaxy player with mechanical home button purchased in england
thankyou
jamieelockey said:
hello! just wondering, is my device right for this ROM?
Model: YP-G70
Firmware: 2.2.2
Kernal: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
bulid: FROYO.XXKD6
it is galaxy player with mechanical home button purchased in england
thankyou
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Yes. It will work.
What is running on it now doesn't matter. Only what the device is matters. You confirmed that you have a compatible device.
Does ghetto lagfix work? I have about 30mb free in system partition.. but everytime I go to rstore. My backup I get error.. I have changed rfs. To ext4. In all the right places.. but I edited the md5 file on my phone using es text editor which is built into es file explorer. I don't know what else I could be doing wrong sorry for the rubbish questions
jamieelockey said:
Does ghetto lagfix work? I have about 30mb free in system partition.. but everytime I go to rstore. My backup I get error.. I have changed rfs. To ext4. In all the right places.. but I edited the md5 file on my phone using es text editor which is built into es file explorer. I don't know what else I could be doing wrong sorry for the rubbish questions
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In CWM, under the "Advanced and Debugging Menu", there is an option "Show Log". See if that can produce some useful information about what's happening.
jamieelockey said:
Does ghetto lagfix work? I have about 30mb free in system partition.. but everytime I go to rstore. My backup I get error.. I have changed rfs. To ext4. In all the right places.. but I edited the md5 file on my phone using es text editor which is built into es file explorer. I don't know what else I could be doing wrong sorry for the rubbish questions
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Do you have an sdcard plugged in? I forgot that I didn't have mine in, and was getting errors lol. Silly me. Got it working now.
Yes I have my sd in is it a problem if I do then?
What apps did you remove ans how did you rename everything? Tried everything
THANKS!
Stock Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
YP-G70 (International Version, from New Zealand with physical home button)
Firmware 2.2.2
Kernal 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build FROYO.XXKG1
--> Flashed XXKPF using Odin3 v1.85 without any problems

[Q] How do I root without ruining OTA/Kies updates?

Hey guys,
I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.
What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.
What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?
Cheers in advance!!
EDIT:
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
Hipster Dashie said:
Hey guys,
I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.
What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.
What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?
Cheers in advance!!
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first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
Jokesy said:
first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
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Sure thing!
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
Hipster Dashie said:
Sure thing!
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
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Root with this method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Or
This method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Jokesy said:
Root with this method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Or
This method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things.
Hipster Dashie said:
I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things.
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The methods in both links will not change your Kernel. So you can just the easiest method.
They will allow you to update when update is available
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
The easiest way
Because you have stock firmware the easiest way is two use philz kernel its stock based kernel that has more futures than the stock kernel and it automatticly roots your phone. Follow this steps.
1. Download the zip from this link http://www.mediafire.com/?rsfvtscivibt49n
2. After downloading transfer the zip to your "SD card"(not the internal memory) of the phone
3. power off the phone
4. go to recovery by holding the power button, the volume up button, and the home button until the kernel menu comes out
5. Wipe chache
6.choose install from sd card or apply from sd card
7. choose the zip you transfered
8. after installing wipe the chache one more time and reboot the device
now you will se superuser app in the menu. Try going to the recovery and see your new kernel
Does this work with 4.1.2 stock jellybean? (XWLSD)
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
1. go to and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1534485&d=1354579840
2. place zip on externalSD
3. boot into stock recovery
4. Flash zip from externalSd
5. select Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip and you should be rooted,
this works on both ics roms and jellybean.
this just flashed the supersu app and the superuser binaries
so this shouldnt mess up the ota or kies.
hope it helps mate

[Q] Rooting i9100 4.1.2

I'm trying to root+cwm my brother's sgs2 to bring it back to life (so much lagg).
I've done this with my sgs3 but it's tedious trying to find the right method and files for this particular device.
I have searched these forums but am not reassured that I'm going about this the right way to get the rooting process over and done with as there doesnt seem to be much info on rooting 4.1.2. Better to be safe and ask than to be sorry...
Device Info:
PDA: i9100XWLSD
Phone: i9100XXLS8
CSC: i9100ojvls6
Basebrand: i9100XXLS8
Build: JZO54KJ9100XWLSD
Kernel: 3.0.31-889555 dpi @ dell 228 #3 smp preempt TJ31 14 48 54 KST 2013
Android version: 4.1.2
This thread says I have to look under kernel version for something similar to 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 but this info seems to have been moved from kernel version with 4.1.2.
I'm guessing that i should use CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip based on my CSC but don't see anywhere in this thread if I can use this rooting method for 4.1.2.
This thread also asks you to look at kernel code similar to XWLPX-NEE but this does not exist under kernel version on my phone. Now I'm not sure if I should use XWLSD (bootloop fixed) or XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean) as both of these are relevant to my device info.
Or should i use this method and run superoneclick later?
Any clarification would be thanked and appreciated!
jbonetwo said:
I'm trying to root+cwm my brother's sgs2 to bring it back to life (so much lagg).
I've done this with my sgs3 but it's tedious trying to find the right method and files for this particular device.
I have searched these forums but am not reassured that I'm going about this the right way to get the rooting process over and done with as there doesnt seem to be much info on rooting 4.1.2. Better to be safe and ask than to be sorry...
Device Info:
PDA: i9100XWLSD
Phone: i9100XXLS8
CSC: i9100ojvls6
Basebrand: i9100XXLS8
Build: JZO54KJ9100XWLSD
Kernel: 3.0.31-889555 dpi @ dell 228 #3 smp preempt TJ31 14 48 54 KST 2013
Android version: 4.1.2
This thread says I have to look under kernel version for something similar to 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 but this info seems to have been moved from kernel version with 4.1.2.
I'm guessing that i should use CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip based on my CSC but don't see anywhere in this thread if I can use this rooting method for 4.1.2.
This thread also asks you to look at kernel code similar to XWLPX-NEE but this does not exist under kernel version on my phone. Now I'm not sure if I should use XWLSD (bootloop fixed) or XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean) as both of these are relevant to my device info.
Or should i use this method and run superoneclick later?
Any clarification would be thanked and appreciated!
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use a custom kernel (eg siyah,dorimanx...etc)that comes pro-rooted and CWM installed.
link for dorimanx kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617219
link for siyah kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
download the TAR version of the kernel and flash it with odin 3.07.
how to use odin:
download odin http://d-h.st/SdH
boot your phone in download mode (Press and hold the Volume Down key, Home button (middle key), and Power button simultaneously. A warning message will appear on the next screen. Press the Volume Up key to continue).
open odin,click on PDA,choose your downloaded kernel,and start flashing.
hope it helps.
No problem asking, but its not that there isnt much info about rooting, its that there is far too much.
My answer depends on exactly what you want, with a view to present and future desires.
If you want root and cwm you can flash apollo/siyah or philz kernel.You can do it by odin, or see what signed zips are available to use stock recovery.
You should also run a kernel cleaning script.
So what you're saying is kernel version, csc etc. all dont matter as long as its simply an i9100 running 4.1.2 when using the above siyah/dorimanx/phillz methods?
I intend to keep it as stock as possible (my bro's terrified of rooting) until he sees its safe and wants features only available in other roms at which point i'll probably use cyanogenmod with no custom kernels.
My question (how to root when on 4.1.2 for my particular hardware) is probably what most new rooters for the i9100 come to this section of the forum for today. But unfortunately the stickies give you the idea 'do not use this method unless made for your exact device!!'
or maybe its just me...
i think i'll go the philz route for pure stock experience. i have trouble figuring out which version i need based on what my about page says:
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
or
XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean)
??
jbonetwo said:
I'm trying to root+cwm my brother's sgs2 to bring it back to life (so much lagg).
I've done this with my sgs3 but it's tedious trying to find the right method and files for this particular device.
I have searched these forums but am not reassured that I'm going about this the right way to get the rooting process over and done with as there doesnt seem to be much info on rooting 4.1.2. Better to be safe and ask than to be sorry...
Device Info:
PDA: i9100XWLSD
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jbonetwo said:
i think i'll go the philz route for pure stock experience. i have trouble figuring out which version i need based on what my about page says:
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
or
XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean)
??
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PDA refers to the build version of the firmware so,use the XWLSD version
LYandroid said:
PDA refers to the build version of the firmware so,use the XWLSD version
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Thank you!!
Wow i don't know what you guys are talking about
But if you just need to root your device why don't you try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
1-klick and root
And if you need to install cwm you just have to download rom manager from playstore - he will automatically install the latest cwm for your device
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No. Do not use Rom Manager on the I9100/T/G/M/P. At all. Ever. It will break recovery/cause bootloops eventually, which will require an wipe and/or an Odin flash to recover.
Besides, any recovery flashed on its own on this phone will only persist until the next reboot anyway, due to recovery being baked into the kernel/not on a separate partition like many other devices.
Flash a custom kernel of your choice = rooted phone + CWM & you can then flash whatever custom rom/kernel you want from there. No need to flash CWM separately.
MistahBungle said:
No. Do not use Rom Manager on the I9100/T/G/M/P. At all. Ever. It will break recovery/cause bootloops eventually, which will require an wipe and/or an Odin flash to recover.
Besides, any recovery flashed on its own on this phone will only persist until the next reboot anyway, due to recovery being baked into the kernel/not on a separate partition like many other devices.
Flash a custom kernel of your choice = rooted phone + CWM & you can then flash whatever custom rom/kernel you want from there. No need to flash CWM separately.
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Didn't know it shouldn't be used on these models, only tested it with my phone.
however how do i know which model he is using? I'm a bit confused know
Nevertheless, sry for giving false information, never would have thought it could break the phone cause it says in rom manager it will find the fitting cwm ...:screwy:
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All good Yeah, Rom Manager breaks stuff. You might get away with using it for a while (maybe even a long while), but in most cases it do the things I mentioned sooner or later. CWM has everything you need anyway.
How do you know what model someone is using ? Ask them.
MistahBungle said:
All good Yeah, Rom Manager breaks stuff. You might get away with using it for a while (maybe even a long while), but in most cases it do the things I mentioned sooner or later. CWM has everything you need anyway.
How do you know what model someone is using ? Ask them.
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Ah okay thought u saw it in his information ...
Well okay but for me it worked, i just used it to install temporarily cwm. Afterwards i flashed a new rom and yeah ...with that you have cwm anyway.
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Well this didn't go at all as I'd hoped even if it could be worse:
-rooted using Philz XWLSD (fixed for bootloop) and confirmed supersu was working
-made a nandroid backup in philz
-did a data wipe>clean for new rom as planning to install cm 10.1.3
-wiped cache & dalvik cache
-realized i should probably make a 'clean' stock version first to give my bro the option of choosing stock or cm
-restored the nandroid and rebooted
Now I'm stuck at the samsung logo on boot. Not sure how to go forward as this is my first boot issue ever after flashing 50+ roms on the s3 using cwm.
Installing cm thereafter resulted in no issues but it'd be nice to know i could go back to stock if my bro wanted
jbonetwo said:
Well this didn't go at all as I'd hoped even if it could be worse:
-rooted using Philz XWLSD (fixed for bootloop) and confirmed supersu was working
-made a nandroid backup in philz
-did a data wipe>clean for new rom as planning to install cm 10.1.3
-wiped cache & dalvik cache
-realized i should probably make a 'clean' stock version first to give my bro the option of choosing stock or cm
-restored the nandroid and rebooted
Now I'm stuck at the samsung logo on boot. Not sure how to go forward as this is my first boot issue ever after flashing 50+ roms on the s3 using cwm.
Installing cm thereafter resulted in no issues but it'd be nice to know i could go back to stock if my bro wanted
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Well i don't really see a reason why the restore didn't work. I would try to make a complete wipe after restoring and than run the backup again...sometimes that helps ...
If no try to flash a custom rom first with the same Android version like ur stock rom and afterwards try to restore ....
It sounds not very logical but i had to do that often :banghead:
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Muthzer the One said:
Well i don't really see a reason why the restore didn't work. I would try to make a complete wipe after restoring and than run the backup again...sometimes that helps ...
If no try to flash a custom rom first with the same Android version like ur stock rom and afterwards try to restore ....
It sounds not very logical but i had to do that often :banghead:
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Apparently the problem was that philz does not backup the /preload/ partition by default which results in the bootloop. The only possibility is flashing the original fw via odin and trying to integrate that /preload/ partition with my current (incomplete) nandroid. Will need some time to test this as my brother is currently quite happy with cm.
Yeah.....I've run into that preload issue with PhilZ myself........
There is a thread on here by Chainfire for one of his creations called mobile Odin.....it allows you to flash a firmware 'in phone' without the use of a PC or PC based Odin.......
With regards to integrating two partial backups.....I'd be surprised if that worked.....integration IS probably possible..... But then you have to modify the MD5 file in order for the recovery to accept and flash the integrated backup.....from what I understand, the MD5 acts *like* a numerical 'bar code'.......
In the same way that a bar code is linked to a specific product, the MD5 is linked to a specific backup or other flashable zip.....I believe it 'encodes' the size, number of folders/files etc......if the MD5 info is a mismatch to the zip, cwm 'scratches it's head' and refuses to flash it........
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