Been looking around for ages and I can't find a proper way to root this build..
I've tried older kernels, different methods as well as different 1 click and non flash methods. Zergrush, gingerbreak etc.
I can't find any way to root this build. I really need root... Kind of makes the 25€ I spent on rooted apps totally useless without it :/ on top of that I need to be able to use Titanium backup and other dev tools without issues.
Has anyone been able to sucessfully root this build? I don't mind if there is no stock kernel avaliable. I just want an unsecured one so I can sucessfully root the build. I've looked everywhere and I can't find one.
Has someone made one? If not, will someone please make one. It's the newest official downloadable firmware for the SGS2.
P.S. I don't want a modded build rom that is already rooted. Because I dabble in some dev work and such I can't use a rom..
Thanks for any info, sorry if this has been asked somewhere but I've seen other people asking for an unsecure kernel for this version. Haven't found one anywhere or a way to root without...
Thanks in advance!
LJ´
Use kj3 cf root, from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14283342
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leijonasisu said:
Been looking around for ages and I can't find a proper way to root this build..
I've tried older kernels, different methods as well as different 1 click and non flash methods. Zergrush, gingerbreak etc.
I can't find any way to root this build. I really need root... Kind of makes the 25€ I spent on rooted apps totally useless without it :/ on top of that I need to be able to use Titanium backup and other dev tools without issues.
Has anyone been able to successfully root this build? I don't mind if there is no stock kernel available. I just want an unsecured one so I can successfully root the build. I've looked everywhere and I can't find one.
Has someone made one? If not, will someone please make one. It's the newest official downloadable firmware for the SGS2.
P.S. I don't want a modded build ROM that is already rooted. Because I dabble in some dev work and such I can't use a ROM.
Thanks for any info, sorry if this has been asked somewhere but I've seen other people asking for an insecure kernel for this version. Haven't found one anywhere or a way to root without...
Thanks in advance!
LJ´
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I rooted my phone running on the same ROM (XWKJ3) by flashing Chainfire's CF-Root kernel for XW_KJ3.
So, that should work fine.
If not, Intratech described another rooting method (using the zergRush exploit) in his Quick Root Guide in the first post of his Official Firmware thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
This method seems to work very elegant, as you won't get a yellow triangle and the binary counter will not be incremented.
But I did not test this method myself.
Alternatively, you can flash another rooted kernel, which is compatible with the ROM.
Now I am running on SpeedMod K2-18 kernel, which is rooted and it works fine on my stock ROM XWKJ3 too.
Good luck !
Thanks a ton both you guys! I was able to root my phone with the link that veyka provided. But also thanks to It_ler for your help!
Thanked you both
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Hi guys. I am new to the android scene and right now i want to root my phone because of battery draining. My question is,can i root using chainfire's method because it said there that he only rooted with KDD. I have KE7 (GINGERBREAD.XWKE7).
That method is dead read
THIS THREAD HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY THE CF-ROOT THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399
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jje
Fixed link for the lazy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
FWIW you can also root by flashing a rooted firmware, like VillainROM or Lite'ning, with Odin/Heimdall.
(Odin is more tried and tested but only runs on Windows. Heimdall also works though and is multiplatform - I use it on Linux.)
Thanks for the reply. My english is not that perfect and i didnt know what superceded meant hehe. Flashing a rom with included root sounds great. Btw can i flash litening when i have ke7? Because it didnt specify in the thread what kernel you need.
enriquebomb said:
Thanks for the reply. My english is not that perfect and i didnt know what superceded meant hehe. Flashing a rom with included root sounds great. Btw can i flash litening when i have ke7? Because it didnt specify in the thread what kernel you need.
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You can flash Villains custom rom that includes root .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
jje
Thanks! Just rooted my stock phone and boy was that fast. Now i have another problem lol. I can't open market because i can't connect my google account. It says something like cannot connect to server,might be a problem with your network bla bla. I read that factory reseting the phone might make it work,but my question is,would resetting the phone remove superuser and that other app? (I think it was CMW)
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did you use a cusom rom?? at the moment its better to just root your device as all the roms are being constantly developed and bugs and eroors being fixed.. if you use a custom rom you will end up flashing your device quite often.. just my thoughts
Yes i rooted my phone only. But i need to know if resetting my phone would remove superuser and cwm not the root itself.
i have rooted mine and i dont get that problem... which rom did you use.. and yeah factory reset will remove those
Hello Everyone,
I am not new to android as I have had multiple android devices, however I purchased a SGS II from a friend and he rooted it. However, he does not remember what software he used to root it. So I used the one click method and it said it unrooted it no problem, however superuser and CWM is still installed and JD plus says it has root access. The kernel is XXKG3 and I installed and used it no problem. However, again when I go to CWM under current kernel: unknown. I tried everything I can think of, searched these forums the best I can and I still need help. Can anyone help me? If so, greatly appreciated.
Thank you for all your time
Have you tried flashing another kernel like siyah?
How will using that kernel help? Just out of curosity, I dont know too much
You have not searched properly. All you had to do was use the search button use a few keywords and boom you have the results. But anyway here i go.
To root go into Chainfires thread that is in the original development and look for cf-root kernels. Flash that through odin and it gives you root and cwm recovery and manager. Once you have done that it basically roots your phone. Now if you want to unroot all you have to do is flash official firmware from Intratechs thread again in original development section and your phone will be unrooted..Guides on how to do that are in both threads and at the first page. Now this is were you come in
Read read read...read the information given in those threads and you should understand more and you should be fine. good luck
I did do my research, I must have missed them. I will be trying this tomorrow, thank you!!!
Just flash a stock rom and then flash cf-root kernel mate..
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Hi Guys,
This maybe a noob question but I want to understand something. What is the difference between CF root and the other root method (i.e. flashing an insecure kernel and then using Superoneclick and then flashing back a secure kernel). I have never rooted my phone before. I read that CF root is not compatible with ROM manager. Is it bad?
Can someone please explain the difference to a learner
here read the first two lines
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Yathi said:
Hi Guys,
This maybe a noob question but I want to understand something. What is the difference between CF root and the other root method (i.e. flashing an insecure kernel and then using Superoneclick and then flashing back a secure kernel). I have never rooted my phone before. I read that CF root is not compatible with ROM manager. Is it bad?
Can someone please explain the difference to a learner
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CF root is easy, you just flash the kernel and you are done.
The advantage over the other root methods is that you get CWM recovery as well.
The disadvantage is that its harder to get rid of the yellow triangle (if you care about that sort of thing), easiest method is a USB jib.
CF root comes with its own app that does most of the things rom manager does, so thats not here nor there, just dont use rom manager with it.
I would just go with cf-root, its quick and its easy.
CF-root => KI9 kernel version
Hello everybody,
I updated my firmware version trough Kies today, from KF3 to KI9.
As I wanted to root my S2 in order to install MIUI, i searched for the KI9 kernel at Chainfire's thread, but didn't find the corresponding file.
I searched the forum and came up with this :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278&page=708
Unfortunately I can not reply on an developers section of the forum, so i thought this was the best place to ask it:
Which kernel should I use in order to correctly root my phone ?
Many thanks
EDIT: Question already answered is other thread. Thx anyway
veyka said:
CF root is easy, you just flash the kernel and you are done.
The advantage over the other root methods is that you get CWM recovery as well.
The disadvantage is that its harder to get rid of the yellow triangle (if you care about that sort of thing), easiest method is a USB jib.
CF root comes with its own app that does most of the things rom manager does, so thats not here nor there, just dont use rom manager with it.
I would just go with cf-root, its quick and its easy.
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so if i wanted to get rid of the yellow triangle, whats the best way to root? or if i flash a custom kernel would it go away?
dmo580 said:
so if i wanted to get rid of the yellow triangle, whats the best way to root? or if i flash a custom kernel would it go away?
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triangle disappears after you flash stock kernel, or you can use USB Jig (very cheap on ebay)
veyka said:
CF root is easy, you just flash the kernel and you are done.
The advantage over the other root methods is that you get CWM recovery as well.
The disadvantage is that its harder to get rid of the yellow triangle (if you care about that sort of thing), easiest method is a USB jib.
CF root comes with its own app that does most of the things rom manager does, so thats not here nor there, just dont use rom manager with it.
I would just go with cf-root, its quick and its easy.
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Thanks a lot . And if i wanted to install CM after rooting CF is still good? And does CWM have as many custom ROMs as the ROM manager?
ghlrobin said:
here read the first two lines
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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I did read it. I understand CF is more noob friendly. But I don't wanna be a noob forever . So considering later on when I wanna change ROMs would the CWM be as good as ROM manager? I know maybe I am thinking ahead without even rooting once. But nothing wrong in knowing stuff, right?
Yathi said:
I did read it. I understand CF is more noob friendly. But I don't wanna be a noob forever . So considering later on when I wanna change ROMs would the CWM be as good as ROM manager? I know maybe I am thinking ahead without even rooting once. But nothing wrong in knowing stuff, right?
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ROM manager is not compatible with SGS2, because the recovery and kernel partitions are the same. Do not use it, else you will have problems.
As suggested, flash a CWM root kernel such as Chainfire CF-root or siyahkernel. This will give root and custom CWM recovery to flash.zip custom ROMs, kernels, themes, mods, modems etc, and ROM (nandroid) backup and restore.
Edit: as previously posted, CF-root will also instal CWM Manager app.
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UpInTheAir said:
ROM manager is not compatible with SGS2, because the recovery and kernel partitions are the same. Do not use it, else you will have problems.
As suggested, flash a CWM root kernel such as Chainfire CF-root or siyahkernel. This will give root and custom CWM recovery to flash.zip custom ROMs, kernels, themes, mods, modems etc, and ROM (nandroid) backup and restore.
Edit: as previously posted, CF-root will also instal CWM Manager app.
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Ok. Then I'll go with CF Root itself. Thanks a lot to all you guys.
Don't muck around just by a jig off eBay for about 3 bucks.
Triangle and flash counter can be reset and any kernel or Rom can be flashed and then concealed.
For warranty it's not just then triangle the look for its also the flash counter. Jig is the go.
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Hello,
I am currently running GINGERBREAD.BVKL1, 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 and want to reflash kernel using CF-ROOT.
I am reading Chainfire's thread, and at this post I can find the closest match to my kernel being CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip.
Chainfire also mentions: KL1 (GB): Untested
I'm wondering if this is still the case, considering that this was posted on the 30th of May 2011.
So anyone out there running CF-ROOT KL1?
Yup, I was asking myself the same question because I used Kies to update to 2.6.35.7 BVKL1 and lost root. Obviously zergrush failed and i checked for insecure or rooted kernels. However I don't think the KL1 (GB) has anything to do with this version.
Any help would be apreciated.
w00tz said:
Hello,
I am currently running GINGERBREAD.BVKL1, 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 and want to reflash kernel using CF-ROOT.
I am reading Chainfire's thread, and at this post I can find the closest match to my kernel being CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip.
Chainfire also mentions: KL1 (GB): Untested
I'm wondering if this is still the case, considering that this was posted on the 30th of May 2011.
So anyone out there running CF-ROOT KL1?
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cerberus1405 said:
Yup, I was asking myself the same question because I used Kies to update to 2.6.35.7 BVKL1 and lost root. Obviously zergrush failed and i checked for insecure or rooted kernels. However I don't think the KL1 (GB) has anything to do with this version.
Any help would be apreciated.
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Ive been using the XW_INU_KL1 kernel in my phone for a while now with no problems at all.The kernel is now well and trully tested and is even included in my ROM.If it wasnt fully tested the dev wouldnt have put it in there so its perfectly safe to flash.As far as if its the correct kernel or not you only have to read the thread by Chainfire.As with any kernel the most important part are the last 3 digits.If your kernel ends in KL1 then its the correct one to use.
EDIT:Just thought Id let you know that my root kernel (XWKL1) is also 2.6.35.7 so the fact that you have "BV" doesnt matter.
cooza said:
Ive been using the XW_INU_KL1 kernel in my phone for a while now with no problems at all.The kernel is now well and trully tested and is even included in my ROM.If it wasnt fully tested the dev wouldnt have put it in there so its perfectly safe to flash.As far as if its the correct kernel or not you only have to read the thread by Chainfire.As with any kernel the most important part are the last 3 digits.If your kernel ends in KL1 then its the correct one to use.
EDIT:Just thought Id let you know that my root kernel (XWKL1) is also 2.6.35.7 so the fact that you have "BV" doesnt matter.
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Great, thanks for the info! Will be reflashing today.
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
cerberus1405 said:
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
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Thanks for sharing! Just reflashed minutes ago using XW_INU_KL1 also via Odin, gained root without problems and then unlocked my carrier block via Helroz's Galaxy S Unlock. Everything went smoothly.
I'm downloading now the 'original' stuff, it's good to have.
Is there any certain reason to reflash the 'original'? Besides getting rid of the yellow triangle. I'm guessing that KIES upgrades will also work with XW_INU_KL1. And I'm under the impression that my phone is a little bit faster with this kernel.
Good to see everything went well.Downloading the original stuff is just personal choice.You can flash any firmware you want,test it,change it,flash carrier branded and non carrier branded firmwares until you find what you like as each different firmware has a different modem.Good idea to get rid of the triangle if you dont have a usb jig just in case you want to send it away.Your new original F/W will have the modem being used in your area for best speed and conectivity so if you can be rooted on that F/W then better still.Kies will still work but the updates will only work on your BV rooted version.
Roger that. Thank you again, much appreciate it.
cerberus1405 said:
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
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Just a little revive.
Because it has been reported to me that sometimes I cannot be heard by the other person while talking, I have decided to also flash the original kernel from intratech. From what I understand, Firmware and Kernel should have matching versions.
I wanted to ask you if:
1. you reflashed from CWM or via Download mode?
2. do you still have CWM after reflashing this stock kernel?
Thanks.
Friendly bump. I tried to contact cerberus1405 but haven't had success.
So if anybody else can answer my questions. It doesn't matter if it's about KL1 kernel or another one.
I guess you didn't manage to search in the past week then? Kernel is unlikely to have any impact on call quality, only modem.
1). If you want to flash a stock kernel, you can do it several ways and there's no difference in outcome.
2). No, if you flash a stock kernel, you will lose CWM recovery.
If those are not the questions you wanted asking then you'll have to be more specific.
w00tz said:
Friendly bump. I tried to contact cerberus1405 but haven't had success.
So if anybody else can answer my questions. It doesn't matter if it's about KL1 kernel or another one.
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What's your question, more specified?
w00tz said:
Just a little revive.
Because it has been reported to me that sometimes I cannot be heard by the other person while talking, I have decided to also flash the original kernel from intratech. From what I understand, Firmware and Kernel should have matching versions.
I wanted to ask you if:
1. you reflashed from CWM or via Download mode?
2. do you still have CWM after reflashing this stock kernel?
Thanks.
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sorry, didn't log in lately. I flashed via Download mode.
usualy CWM works with CF-Root kernels. In my case CWM detected that I was running a different kernel and warned me about some features disabled. The app appears functional but haven't tried it yet.
Hy there, i have BVKL1 on my s2 and if i understand what is written here i can use
XWKL1 insecure to flash ?
Is that correct, sry if i bother u i'm kinda noob on this ...
Thx.
R3d_Wolf said:
Hy there, i have BVKL1 on my s2 and if i understand what is written here i can use
XWKL1 insecure to flash ?
Is that correct, sry if i bother u i'm kinda noob on this ...
Thx.
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KL1 yes
Best root method is .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
I was thinking to use odin + ClockworkMod-Recovery. This method it's not ok ?
Thank you for your answer.
Hi,
I used Odin and CF-Root XW_KL1 kernel.
I have kept these links http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399, try to find a matching kernel there.
This method incremented the flash counter to 1 (and when I boot the phone I get the warning triangle), but I don't quite really care anymore about it.
It's been a while since I flashed and I can say that it is stable.
I have a usb jig so hopefully no triangle and counter 0.
Thx
I can't get SkyGo to work on Galaxy S2 I9100 because of the root block.
The woraround seems to be temporarily unrooting. But how do I do that, by whatever means, on Cyanogenmod?
I'm on Cyanogenmod 7.1. I've looked around the forums and some have found a solution. One which specifically got Sky Go app working was by using a protect root/unroot one click app. but get it working you need to flash a secure kernel or the one I read who was succesfully streaming his SkyGO used a speedmod kernel.
I followed the link and it said this version doesn't work on Cyanogenmod. I've tried flashing secure Kernels from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I've tried about 3 but none of them flash (to be honest, I'm not really sure which one I should be choosing for my build it's not clear and there are loads)
Any suggestions? I ultimately just want the ability to root and unroot my phone easily and quickly
If you want something doing...
Gave up in the end. I did like Cyanogen mod but far too restrictive, can't use stock kernels, can't put speedmod on, it's like being in school.
So dumped it for Checkrom which is infiintely more flexible.
SkyGo now working a treat using Voodoo ODA temporary root hider.
Thanks everyone! Everyone...everyone..everyone..every
i use siyah kernel, has option to disable and enable root using the ex tweaks app.
on resurrection remix rom, which is a great rom, similar to cyanogen i guess...
proxmty said:
I can't get SkyGo to work on Galaxy S2 I9100 because of the root block.
The woraround seems to be temporarily unrooting. But how do I do that, by whatever means, on Cyanogenmod?
I'm on Cyanogenmod 7.1. I've looked around the forums and some have found a solution. One which specifically got Sky Go app working was by using a protect root/unroot one click app. but get it working you need to flash a secure kernel or the one I read who was succesfully streaming his SkyGO used a speedmod kernel.
I followed the link and it said this version doesn't work on Cyanogenmod. I've tried flashing secure Kernels from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I've tried about 3 but none of them flash (to be honest, I'm not really sure which one I should be choosing for my build it's not clear and there are loads)
Any suggestions? I ultimately just want the ability to root and unroot my phone easily and quickly
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