I'm in the UK, on T-Mobile. Latest official update for us is to 2.3.3, or specifically from Kies:
PDA:KG2 / PHONE:KG1 / CSC:KF1
I have been looking through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
to find out which ROM I should go for, but have just been confuzzled by the vast array of choice. Could someone please point me in the right direction?
CSC are basically left untouched and modems(Phone) you will have to try each one on your own as they are region specific. Though there are some popular choices like. All's left is kernel which is the version 2.3.3 your phone is currently on. So flashing only 2.3.5 which is KI4 (PDA) will do.
Thanks. Okay, so suppose I just want to root my current firmware. Where do I go to find the instructions and requisite files? The thread I linked wasn't much help with the latter.
Edit: Ah wait, with some searching I found this thread. Nvm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Yamikotai said:
Okay, so suppose I just want to root my current firmware. Where do I go to find the instructions and requisite files? The thread I linked wasn't much help with the latter.
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Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
There are only two 2.3.5 firmwares listed .
Plus one Frankenstein version.
KI3 for choice .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Root faqs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
jje
Thanks muchly for the links
demonious said:
CSC are basically left untouched and modems(Phone) you will have to try each one on your own as they are region specific. Though there are some popular choices like. All's left is kernel which is the version 2.3.3 your phone is currently on. So flashing only 2.3.5 which is KI4 (PDA) will do.
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Wrong !
KI4 is Android 2.3.4 ...
... KI3 is 2.3.5 !
Yeah, it is a bit confusing with Samsung's naming convention for its ROM versions
I'd recommend this ROM, very customizable via the Kitchen App
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171523
It_ler said:
Wrong !
KI4 is Android 2.3.4 ...
... KI3 is 2.3.5 !
Yeah, it is a bit confusing with Samsung's naming convention for its ROM versions
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Aha, that's probably the main reason I was getting nowhere
Nicely explained !
Thanks for the help guys, I'm now on 2.3.5 and rooted
Now to figure out how t actually 'Thank' you's.
Click on the thanks button on lower right corner of the person who helped you.
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I have a kernel XWKF1 and baseband DXKF1 for my SGS2.
Which rom shd I use to root??
I am confused about the whole kernel and baseband. Wad are their relevance in rooting an android phone???
Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Select the right Kernel and read the description carefully then root ;-)
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Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Select the right Kernel and read the description carefully then root ;-)
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Thanks, But as u can see the kernel and baseband are different. Which kernel shd I use? And I don;t understand 95% of the article! lol. I am a super noob!! I appreciate if u can help me make sense of all these things.
KF1 Kernel a kernel is not a baseband .
Kernel is the bit between cpu and OS .Baseband is the modem for network/GPS .
As rooting voids your warranty you should understand what you are doing before carrying out the task .
jje
mix1987 said:
Thanks, But as u can see the kernel and baseband are different. Which kernel shd I use? And I don;t understand 95% of the article! lol. I am a super noob!! I appreciate if u can help me make sense of all these things.
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Well, I have few rooted phones behind me, and honestly, I did not really understand the thread(which is supposed to be for noobs) either... I just picked up one of those Kernels(KF4) and flashed it, phone is working just fine, so I guess I picked up the correct one, however no idea whats the difference between them anyways
2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF4-CL280225 - what to use ?
D-m-x said:
Here you go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Select the right Kernel and read the description carefully then root ;-)
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Hi there,
in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I had found CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KF4-v4.0-CWM4.zip
if my Kernel Version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF4-CL280225
is this the file I shood use to root my phone.
Thanks Dansk
I happen to have a similar question!
I'm on 2.3.3/XWKF1 right now, if so, should I download CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip?
But isn't it the KG1 that's gonna update me to 2.3.4?
This info to be exact...
PDA: I9100XWKF1
PHONE: I9100DXKF1
CSC: I9100OLBKE5
byobodybag said:
I happen to have a similar question!
I'm on 2.3.3/XWKF1 right now, if so, should I download CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip?
But isn't it the KG1 that's gonna update me to 2.3.4?
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KG1 is just a kernel for andorid 2.3.4..and you need to upgrade rom to 2.3.4 as well.
Freyhk said:
KG1 is just a kernel for andorid 2.3.4..and you need to upgrade rom to 2.3.4 as well.
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By this you mean I can just go ahead and flash to Chainfire's latest KG1 at the bottom of his list?
Hi
first of all I have to say I'm a noob to android
I tried to root my device and ended up with a brightness problem. Now the brightness is too much and it looks wired.
So as suggested in this forum I change my mind to flash and upgrade the firmware.
*#1234# code gives below results in my phone
PDA:I9100JPKH1
PHONE:I9100XXKG5
CSC:I9100JPKH1
So downloading the files and flashing with Odin will solve the problem?
(If not please tell me what should i do)..
And what will happen if i download and install
This version provided in this thread?
Firmware info
PDA:XXKG5
PHONE: XXKG5
Date: 27/07/2011
Android 2.3.4
Whole point is to get my phone updated to 2.3.4 since JPKH1 still has not received 2.3.4 update but 2.3.3.
So will any of the above things I'm planning to do end up with problems?
I at least want my phone back without this creepy brightness issue.
Please advice.
Thanks in advance.
Install KH3 from the stock rom thread. 2.3.4.
jje
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JJEgan said:
Install KH3 from the stock rom thread. 2.3.4.
jje
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Thanks for the quick reply JJEgan.
are you sure my Modem/phone is compatible with KH3?
And this one is the stock rom thread you mentioned right?
scoobyy said:
Thanks for the quick reply JJEgan.
are you sure my Modem/phone is compatible with KH3?
And this one is the stock rom thread you mentioned right?
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You will need to read the thread .
Firmware Modems kernels and CSC are interchangeable in most cases .
jje
JJEgan said:
You will need to read the thread .
Firmware Modems kernels and CSC are interchangeable in most cases .
jje
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So if i install KH3 on my KH1, do i need to change the kernels?
Right now my phone has a issue with brightness after rooting, I think it's a result of using the wrong kernel.
What should be the procedure to update my phone and fix the brightness issue?
I'm in a mess. please help.
So if i install KH3 on my KH1, do i need to change the kernels?
NO
Right now my phone has a issue with brightness after rooting, I think it's a result of using the wrong kernel.
NO ITS NOT
READ READ READ
jje
So is it safe to install KG5 Rom on my KH3 based phone right? cause i am thinking of flashing with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1141201
Yes but you are going backwards in builds .
jje
Well i think i've done it.
First of all i installed kh3 firmware with Odin (from this thread). It solved my brightness problem but unrooted my phone. (Updating to 2.3.4 succeeded).
Then i rooted my device again using the Chainfire's insecure kernel which again caused to arise the brightness issue. (If you have any problem with superoneclick view this threads first post).
And then i did the same with the KH3 stock kernel except the thing with superoneclick(from this thread)to remove the yellow triangle on startupscreen and fix the brightness issue and i'm done.
Thanks a lot jje.
I dont post often because I can usually (confidently) find what I need by reading all the great info already posted but I'm new to android and have a few questions.
I rooted my Galaxy S 2 really easily by reading/downloading various things throughout the forums...no problem. Currently runing CheckROM V5/Siyah v1.7.8 Kernel. It was easy because I had no problem locating the correct Kernel for rooting ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182922 )
A month later I got one for my wife for her birthday, threw out her old Iphone 3g and started trying to get it rooted. My problem is I can not find a matching kernel to root this one with. Its got XWKDD/2.3.3 on it...wont update through Kies and here is where my questions start:
Can I update this manually through odin with a stock 2.3.5 rom (or any other)? It should update the kernel along with the firmware and then I can find a matching one to root with...correct? I'm just a little nervous because searching for "KDD" in the forums yeilds like two topics that no one ever answered. Is there something weird about this firmware? Any help appreciated.
flash any stock firmware from Intratechs thread using Odin, that ought to do the job
strokedmaro said:
Can I update this manually through odin with a stock 2.3.5 rom
Yes from Intratechs thread .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
(or any other)? It should update the kernel along with the firmware and then I can find a matching one to root with...correct?
Yes correct .
I'm just a little nervous because searching for "KDD" in the forums yeilds like two topics that no one ever answered.
KDD was almost day one release for SGS2 May 2011 long forgotten now .
jje
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jayerfernandes said:
flash any stock firmware from Intratechs thread using Odin, that ought to do the job
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Worked like a charm! Thank you!
hi i've been trying to get stock rom and kernal for 3 uk so i can update my phone through kies to get the new ICS 4.0.3 because it has been released today for download through kies on Three.
this is the information of my current kernal etc..
Android version - 2.3.4
Baseband version - I9100XXKI1
Kernal version - 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE2-CL187606 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINERBREAD.XWK14
can someone link me the required files or something in order for me to update through Kies to ICS? 90% of all links in the stock rom thread don't work because multiupload is down, please help me..
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
Kaze105 said:
Samfirmware.com has stock roms.
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ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
magnog said:
ok but what ones do i need? to be all on default 3 UK carrier settings? can you link me?
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STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
STOCK is SAMSUNG firmware .
If you want 3uk firmware then restore your original saved rom.
Not bothered to save it then CHECKFUS is probably your route to 3uk firmware .
jje
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well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
magnog said:
well just want the original stuff that came when i got the phone originally, any idea as to what i need?
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If you as the owner don't know then nobody else will know .
Just guess at a version of 3uk firmware for your location .
Or ask on a 3uk forum what is your firmware .
jje
KI8 is the newest Gingerbread Three ROM apart from the ICS build released today.
I don't have it to upload though, I only have I9100XWKE1 which is a very old build, But if you can't find KI8 Three stock anywhere I'll upload it somewhere for you.
[edit] Infact I have KI8 on my PC if you can't find it online let me know.
Personally though I'd just flash LP7 much better than LPQ that Three have released today & not as much bloatware!
Because I am a really nice person, Don't complain about speeds this was the first link that would let me upload over 300mb
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c423f20/n/GT-I9100_H3G_I9100XWKI8_I9100H3GKI2_I9100NEKI2_tar_zip
Unzip first & then Flash with Odin3 PDA mode.
Guide here to show you how: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 Under "Flashing Firmware with Odin"
Make sure to wipe cache etc
Hi, i have the 4.0.3 android and:
I9100UHLPF
[email protected] #3
IML74K.VJLP7
Can i follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight ?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip or CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip works for me?
Thanks.
yes try either .
jje
I'm afraid because i dont found the original kernel, so if anything goes wrong, my phone will be a paper weight...
This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 don't contains my kernel version...
The files CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip and CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip are compatibles with my kernel version? They can brick my phone?
Thanks
KiraNoas said:
I'm afraid because i dont found the original kernel, so if anything goes wrong, my phone will be a paper weight...
This thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 don't contains my kernel version...
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VJLP7 stock kernel can be found at http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100.
KiraNoas said:
The files CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip and CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip are compatibles with my kernel version? They can brick my phone?
Thanks
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According to this:
3.0.15-I9100VJLP7[email protected] #3
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that you put in post #1, you currently have an LP7 kernel. Those are LP7 kernels. They should work for you just fine.
(You should also re-read post #1 of Chainfire's CF-root thread, as the information outlining this is contained there under the heading "Help! Which file do I use ?")
Thank you!
Yes but I have read many people saying that those letters are codes for countries, that do not work on all phones, etc..
What puzzled me most was to have two files for LP7, while it works on all LP7, there should be only one CF-Root for each kernel?
Well, since you showed me the original kernel, I can now test these CF-Root, and see if they work or not for me.
Thank you.
It's safe. But I recommend you to update your LP7 to LPD. Is the best Stock ICS right now. Brazilian ICS ROMs sucks.
marcellocord said:
It's safe. But I recommend you to update your LP7 to LPD. Is the best Stock ICS right now. Brazilian ICS ROMs sucks.
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Thanks for the confirmation. I am more secure now.
The site samsung updates does not have the brazilian LPD for a while, no? Do you have a reliable source for me to download?
You also do not have a reliable source of tutorial in Portuguese for me to follow to upgrade?
Thanks for the patience and reading
KiraNoas said:
Thanks for the confirmation. I am more secure now.
The site samsung updates does not have the brazilian LPD for a while, no? Do you have a reliable source for me to download?
You also do not have a reliable source of tutorial in Portuguese for me to follow to upgrade?
Thanks for the patience and reading
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There isn't a brazilian LPD, but doesn't matter. I'm going to send you a PM, trying to explain in portuguese.