Hi,
I've searched and read several posts regarding rooting a sgs2, but can't seem to find the right tools/files..
Some of the places I looked for more info are
[19.10.2011][CF-Root 4.4] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4
There are several files there, like this one:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KF2-v4.0-CWM4.zip
But if I'm right, this is not the file I need.
My phone info:
PDA: I9100BOKE3
Phone: I9100BOKD1
CSCI9100TNLKE3
(T-mobile, Dutch)
Did I miss anything? Looked at the wrong place? Cos I feel like the file(s) I need are not available?
Thanks,
Slecht said:
Hi,
I've searched and read several posts regarding rooting a sgs2, but can't seem to find the right tools/files..
Some of the places I looked for more info are
[19.10.2011][CF-Root 4.4] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4
There are several files there, like this one:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KF2-v4.0-CWM4.zip
But if I'm right, this is not the file I need.
My phone info:
PDA: I9100BOKE3
Phone: I9100BOKD1
CSCI9100TNLKE3
(T-mobile, Dutch)
Did I miss anything? Looked at the wrong place? Cos I feel like the file(s) I need are not available?
Thanks,
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1. This seems to be a question concerning CF-Root kernel, so please post your question in Chainfire's thread.
2. To find the right CF-Root kernel, you have to stick to your current kernel version. This can be easily found in Settings => Phone info => Kernel version.
3. Your version seems to be BOKE3.
So the nearest CF-Root kernel seems to be KE2 or KE7.
4. Please backup everything you do not want to lose before flashing.
Good luck!
P.S.: I recommend to flash a newer ROM (e.g. XWKJ1).
There is a Frankenstein version available in Intratech's thread (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) (look at the third post).
So, you can use a CSC for your region and/or provider to flash in one row with Odin.
You can root your phone running XWKJ1 by using CF-Root kernel for XX_KI4 or XW_KI8 - as I have done it successfully.
thanks for the help/info!
I'm a new member, can't make a reply in that thread, that's why i created one here..
I thought i needed a similar one, KE3.. guess i misunderstood and can use a one like it / close to it, like KE2 or 7, too!
I'll give it a go with the info you gave me, thanks!
Is it safe to root a higher version
ROM with a lower version CF-Root package since I am not able to find the insecure kernel for XWKJ2 and can I use Frankenstein ROM XWKJ2 and my country specific CSC simultenously in odin to flash my SGS2 see the process below will it be safe
Using ODIN
Step one:
PIT: Blank
Boot Loader: Blank
PDA: Frankenstein XWKJ2
Phone: Blank
CSC: ODDXF3 (Options selected as expalined in tutorials .... i.e repartition unchecked)
Step Two:
root with CF-Root XWKI8 v4.3
Step Three:
flash with stock kernel XWKJ2 (to get rid of Yellow Exclamation mark)
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Is it safe to root a higher version
ROM with a lower version CF-Root package since I am not able to find the insecure kernel for XWKJ2 and can I use Frankenstein ROM XWKJ2 and my country specific CSC simultenously in odin to flash my SGS2 see the process below will it be safe
Using ODIN
Step one:
PIT: Blank
Boot Loader: Blank
PDA: Frankenstein XWKJ2
Phone: Blank
CSC: ODDXF3 (Options selected as expalined in tutorials .... i.e repartition unchecked)
Step Two:
root with CF-Root XWKI8 v4.3
Step Three:
flash with stock kernel XWKJ2 (to get rid of Yellow Exclamation mark)
Related
Hello
My sgs2 is an unbr./unl. O2 from the Uk now working on vodafone PT, in portugal
I have read thoroughly on the given instructions on the dev forum side and was able to flash in firmware XWKE7 - baseband XXKE4 using Odin 1.85 and also root it with superoneclick (thks again guys!), this is a small victory for me as I am a total newbie to android
Just was´nt still able to put away the yellow triangle but will try again later
Maybe I missed something somewhere else and this is newbie issues, but after reading carefully on those long (gladly!) posts I could not find out how to install a CSC file, the phone returns "unknown" and the only one available to install with the command *#272*Device IMEI# is of course O2U
So my questions are:
- what CSC file should be more appropriate for this firmware setup, for PT and/or vodafone PT ?
- How can I install it ?
thks in advance
I would just install a stock XEU(=UK) firmware, seems to be the fastest to be updated, you can find the downloads in the dev section
Hi,
I'm facing a slightly similar problem of unknown CSC & I would like to know how to install the CSC specific for my region. I have SGSII with the following info:
PDA: I9100JPKG3
Phone: I9100XXKG1
CSC: Unknown
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100JPKG3-CL388633
[email protected] #2In fact, I found on a separate thread the CSC file "csc_xsg_i9100ojpkg1" & I would use Odin to install in on my device. Can anyone help on that please & explain to me the steps? Will I lose any data?
Thanks...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Instructions in post one .
jje
ninogui said:
Hello
- what CSC file should be more appropriate for this firmware setup, for PT and/or vodafone PT ?
thks in advance
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Hi ninogui,
You should go with XEU for Portugal.
Regarding the yellow triangle, I ordered a jig from amazon uk to reset the flash counter and get rid of the yellow triangle. It's unexpensive and usefull to have around.
Around €10 with shipping included to Portugal.
JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Instructions in post one .
jje
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Thanks JJEgan,
I checked the link but I couldn't find any trace for the JPKG3 firmware! I only found JPKG2 & JPKG5. Is the JPKG3 an official firmware? Will it be OK if I flash the "csc_xsg_i9100ojpkg1" file using Oden & kept the JPKG3? Or do you recommend I update to JPKG3 entirely?
you can flash the csc only if you are happy with the firmware you have.
If you want the latest official firmware you need to upgrade to xkg5.
Hey everyone, just recieved delivery of my SG2 today, scared that i do not want to brick it or something. Its a Vodaphone Australia I9100T version.
Looking to root it, all seems straight forward except for the kernal to download and flash..., from the CF-Root posts.
My
Kernel version is 2.6.35,7-I9100TDUKF2-CL264900
does that mean I just pick the KF2 one from CF's posts and it should be right?
Am I missing anything, ODIN - flash it and its done?
How do i take a backup of my original kernel?
Cheers
It's pretty hard to brick your phone if you follow instructions. Easier than jailbreaking an iPhone, in most respects. Here, follow this link, I rooted mine last week at work and it took like 15 minutes. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Hey,
i too have a galaxy S II from vodafone in australia.
under *#1234# it says pda is I9100TDUKF2, phone is I9100TDUKF2, and the csc is I9100TVAUKF2.
To root my device do i choose the XXKF2 generic or stock kernel from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278 ?
Or do i use the frankenstein ones? (Im not even sure on the major difference =X) I only ask because the CSC doesnt quite match up with any, and as this is my first and recently new android phone i dont want to brick it ><
In my opinion you should use CF-Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Just read post 1,2,3,4 and just follow the instructions and nothing can go wrong. And yes you should pick the KF2 kernel.
Lennyz1988,
Does the difference in CSC matter? aka VAU for mine, compared to the OXA on the KF2 kernel in the link you gave? another nooby question.. should i use the kernel provided in the CF-Root link you gave, or one of the ones from the other guide?
cheers
You should pick the kernel from the thread I provided. In post 4 is the kernel you need. But read the other posts first of course CSC is not relevant at the moment.
Another noob here. I have the Vodafone (UK) version and I've upgraded it as far as I can with Kies. I now have:
Baseband: i9100BUKE1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKE5-CL227058 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.BUKE5
I would like to root it and ideally (if I can find a way to back up an restore reliably) flash a non-vodafone-riddled-with-crap ROM on it.
I read the instructions on how to flash the kernel rom to root it with CF_root, however they don't seeem to have the any version for KE5 (or am I wrong?). What are my alternatives for rooting?
Thanks
thanks for the quick reply Lenny1988,
hopefully i dont stuff things up, but i did get the KF2 kernel from the 4th post as you suggested. Does it change much that my phone is the I9100T and not the I9100?
cheers!
UPDATE : so i went ahead and did it, tis currently sitting at a screen that appears to be a battery charging. Hopefully all is well =\
UPDATE 2 : so all went well, got the triangle, followed CF-Root and removed it. now i have a rooted stock galaxy S 2, cheers Lennyz1988 for the direction
Hi guys
I've got a UK t-mobile samsung s2 and I just wanted to check which insecure kernel I should be using, I am planning to use odin and s2root
Carrier-Tmobile
PDA:i9100bokg2
csc:i9100bokg1
csci9100tmukf1
I looked on the carrier branded firmwares and could not find insecure kernals, only roms and stock kernels
Therefor I assume I should use xxkg2?
XXKG2
Firmware info
PDA:XXKG2
PHONE: XXKG2
Date: 12/07/2011
OXA Poland:
XXKG2 Stock Kernel:
Password: [email protected]
can anyone confirm or put me on the right path?
Thanks
http://www.filesonic.cl/file/2244737314/GT-I9100_BOKG2_insecure.zip
That's the link for the BOKG2 insecure kernel.
I too kit from Odia's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671.
You just have to flash that kernal via odin (PDA, no repartition).
If you're using s2 root app follow this thread's instructions to the letter:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
That should do it. Good luck. Any doubts you can PM me.
EDIT: After you finish rooting to can download from the same Odia thread, the original BOKG2 kernel (just look in the thread), and flash it through odin exactly as you flashed the insecure kernel. Anyway, this is just optional, you can look at the s2 root thread, this is also explained.
Whats the password for winrar for the BOKG2 kernel ?
Hi Advisors,
Pls advise where can I find Stock Kernel Version GT-I9100TDCKH2 both insecure and original. I was informed the site multiupload.com/K03I6J79KX (Password: [email protected]), but I couldn't access the web at all.
Could you kindly advise?
Many thank in advance!
Use KH1 or KH3 to root your phone from the CFRoot thread (there is no KH2), so far as the original kernel goes, search for the entire rom on Samfirmware.com & you should be able to extract the kernel (zImage) from the tar.
Also, you may be able to download the original rom with the PC version of Checkfus (search for it on here/Google), depending on whether your carrier has issue a firmware update since this firmware you're looking for has been released, I.E Checkfus allows you to download the latest firmware for your carrier/country, if they haven't released an update since KH2, you should be able to download it with Checkfus & extract the kernel as above.
My GS2 Kernel Version GT-I9100TDCKH2, can I really root with
- CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
- CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip ?
For original kernel, rom on samfirmware.com, could you advise which one?
My GS2:
- Device: GT-9100T
- Product Code: GT-9100LKTTHL
- PDA: I9100TDCKH2
- Phone: I9100TDCKF1
- CSC: I9100TTHLKF1
Kindly advice. Thanks!
Re: rooting with CFRoot, what did I say in my previous post ? (I'm not repeating it). So far as finding your firmware on Samfirmware goes, I have no idea which one you should use. I've never downloaded or used any firmware from there, and my stock firmware is different to yours because I'm in a different part of the world.
As far as I know, Samfirmware have their firmwares organised into carrier/country so you should be able to match up your current firmware with one from there.
If you're in any way unsure of what you're about to with your phone (this goes for the future as well as now), stop. And don't do whatever it is until the process is clear in your mind & you understand it fully without having it explained to you in minute detail.
I just wanna confirm again as I see different comment on the "XX" and "OXA" besides "KH1/2/3". Apologize if that annoys you.
Anyway, thank very much indeed for your advise!
As per this line in Chainfire's CFRoot thread:- "What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads..." I.E the "XX" & so on is not important.
Hello,
Does the following CF Root kernel : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XSA_LP8-v5.4-CWM5.zip work for the PDA:I9100XWLP8, CSC:I9100XSALP4 firmware?
I'm running the I9100XXLPQ_I9100OXALPQ firmware, rooted with CF Root (which I'm told is rather old) and I'm experiencing SoD and grayed wifi toggle issues when turning it on/off . So I thought I could try the firmware mentioned in the first paragraph. *unbranded from Australia*. Should I? Or should I just wait until a stock 4.0.4 firmware is released?
Thanks for advise
The important part is matching the last three letters / numbers of your kernel and rom (when flashing original / Chainfire kernels), in your case LP8. The closer match the number is the better, if the LETTERS don't match, don't flash, you're asking for trouble.
I wont go into any more detail has its explained pretty well on Chainfires forum, follow the link in my signature.
Thanks for your help, appreciated.
I have the thread in question, I just preferred to be sure and ask a pro. I'm somewhat confused if I should match the PDA or the CSC part of the firmware with the CF-Root file (I'm guessing for what I've seen it's the PDA part that matters).
Thanks again
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Yes, the file you have is correct as it matches the last five characters of your PDA version (XWLP8) and if you look at the CF-Root file, it has XW_XSA_LP8.
Just flash through the PDA section of Odin.
Chris.