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 ??
Just brought an Att SGH 777 sgs2 and after hours upon hours of research, rooted my phone and installed unnamed ROM. My question is under ABout phone, you will see the KERNEL which is fine, that changes, but under android version it says 2.3.4.
From my understanding there is 2.3.6 so how do I change this? Does 2.3.6 come within the kernel I installed or ROM? Or do I have to dl the official 2.3.6 first then ROOT again and install the rom afterwards.
Your firmware is still 2.3.4 until you flash the latest leak (KK6). I wouldn't worry about flashing the leaks until ATT releases them officially due to random problems that every leak has in them.
ROM and firmware go hand in hand. It you flash the leaked 2.3.6 and then flash unnamed 1.3.2 or lower you are effectively flashing 2.3.4 back on. Until the rom dev builds a new rom from the newer firmware you are on the same firmware you were before.
Sent from my GT-P7510
thanks fellas
Hey Guy's,
I've been reading for ours on this forum, and this wishfull thinking started to grow in my mind :
My tablet is the spgt114FR , with 3.2k10, which is not rootable for the moment.
When I update through recovery to 3.2.1 , will it be possible that the build of the kernel becomes lower so rooting will become an option ?
Greetz...
Acryllium
Yes. That's what happened on my device. i was on Kernel #10. I flashed an OTA I downloaded from here via recovery and I was back to Kernel #5. I could then root and flash prerooted ICS.
i am new to this device but i am not new to xda. i just picked up this device recently and im coming from the huawei ideos x6 forum. i am very familiar with odin and know how to use it. i was reading on the root thread and found that i have to go back to jfd 2.1 with odin. in the root guide i downloaded odin but the stock files i need to put into odin to flash are not there. can anybody be so kind to point me where i can find them? i am wanting to go to jelly bean which i have now on my other device and would like to use this device as my daily driver instead of my other. is there an easier way to get where i need to go? my goal is to have the latest cwm recovery and be running a jelly bean rom. any suggestions on how you guys think i should get to the point where i need to be? and my device is currently unlocked. thanks guys and all suggestions and opinions are greatly appriciated.
Oh i forgot my current software details are;
Model number: SGH-T959
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version:T959UVKA2
Kernel Version: 2.6.29
Build Number: ECLAIR.UVKA2
Yes you should to go back to stock then you can flash JB, it takes two flashes to successfully flash JB (first flash upgrades cwm). As for the files to revert to stock with Odin, you can find them here http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guid...nja-apps-everything/page__p__11106#entry11106 (they are located 8th post down if the link doesn't directly take you there). Note, after flashing to stock you will need the update.zip B (from the root/odin sticky) on your internal sd card which will give you cwm on stock , then you can flash JB (remember to flash twice). You can also find the stock JFD files in the bible thread , go herehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982728 and click ROMS, then click stock JFD at the bottom of the list. You may need to unlock your phone again after going to stock, if so go here http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...lIDoBg&usg=AFQjCNGhnJw3ZNH4_1OmhoQ9kfkjeYaf5Q and download galaxy s unlock , to unlock your phone again.
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Q&A for [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
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[PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
helo may i ask what kernel version that i'll use for my gt-i9100
PDA:I9100XWMS3
PHONE: 19100XXMS4
CSC: I9100FOPLS6
Build Info: Mon dec 23 21:28:58 kst 2013
how to root this kind of phone, help me please? thankyou
PhilZ-cwm6 which version
Hi,
I have a samsung gallaxy S2 and I am rather confused which version of PhilZ-cwm6 kernel to use. I am wanting to use the most current version possible and I am not sure what version that is nor kernel code. I am wanting to root stock android. When I flashed from stock ICS to JB I used the following offical rom XFC-I9100XWLSS-20130817002141.zip and see below for attached screenshot of my phone details, there are differences in the kernel numbers which is causing confusion. I hope that is all the info that is required. Thank you so much in advance for your reply.
hi all
i need to know which version of kernel best for rom >> I9100XWLSD << ?
I have a GS2 I9100XWLSW, suffering the EMMC brick bug. Still with original kernel, and recovery. Rooted with Framaroot.
I'd want to install Philz in order to install either Omnirom or Cyanogen.
I have seen in the Philz's original thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3 ) the link to my PDA version (v5.06.1 ). However on goo.im ( http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9100 ) I can find a higher updated version (v6.48.4), however this one has no description assuring me that's the correct file for PDA LSW. Is it, also considering my EMMC bug? Or maybe it's just the recovery, without the kernel? If that's the point, then WHERE I can find the latest kernel+recovery for my phone?
Also, which install method should I prefer: update through the zip file, or flash through Odin? First one seems easier, but I heard that it may have problems installing certain Cyanogen versions from the Philz's temporary recovery. I'd want to install Lollipop from either Omnirom or Cyano as soon as they become reasonably stable.. also, Philz v5.06.1 comes with CWM 6.0.3.2, but isn't CWM 6.0.4.4+ required to install KitKat or higher?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I also noticed that some zip files are marked LSW-XEU, while others are LSW-OXX.. how do I know which is mine? Actually the complete details of my phone are:
PDA: I9100XWLSW
PHONE: I9100XXMS3
CSC: I9100ITVLS2
Safely root & install cwm on 4.1.2 stock xwlst
sir,
i am a kind of semi-newbie & would like to ask a safe method to root & install cwm on my galaxy s2 on 4.1.2 with xwlst built.
smartphone info is as follows:
Baseband ver: I9100DDLS9
Kernel ver: 3.0.31-1155691
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 17:18:49
KST 2013
Build no: JZ054K.I9100XWLST
As i cannot afford new phone i need a safest method to do this......thanks.
plsss help me humans.
What kernel to use?
The instructions are very clear but I don't know what is my kernel number.
My phone details: PDA: I9100XWLPW - Phone: I9100 XXLQ6 - CSC: I9100XSALP6 - stock Android (never touched) 4.0.4.
I want to root for now then I make a full backup and upgrade to stock Android 4.1.2, for now.
Thanks in advance.
i've downloaded the latest file, tried flashing in odin but failed two times already, though i've use the latest odin im pretty sure i followed the guide correctly . tried flashing in stock recovery but there's error. im sure i have the samsung drivers installed in pc. i have rooted phone too. my phone is sg s2 gt i9100. tell me guys what's wrong
Kernel help samsung galaxy s2
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
Kiara5 said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
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Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
noppy22 said:
Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
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Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
Kiara5 said:
Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
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Yes thats it
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
Smantanasiceapa said:
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
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I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
noppy22 said:
I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
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Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
Smantanasiceapa said:
Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
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The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
noppy22 said:
The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
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Ok. Thank you for your advice
Kernel PhilZ para s2 Lollipop 5.1.1 Resurrection Remix
Hello to all:
I have one s2 with Lollipop Resurrection Remix CM-12.1 v5.1.1_r1 and it wanted to know if it is or It will have Kernel PhilZ for this version.
Thank you.
Rom for Samsung galaxy s2 I9100P
Hi,
I have attached my device screenshot. I am unable to choose the correct ROM according to the Kernel version. Requesting you to provide the link to the correct file i can choose to root the phone.
Thanks
Unbrick..
Download Philz Kernel in .tar format and instal it over Odin 3.0.7 ie than whwn boot up, download on ur internal or better external sd card kernel and recovery(sometimes it is the same one file) and restart ur mob in recovery and instal that new/old recovery which u previosly got before boot loop or bricking... than reinstal ur system or if u have backup just restore it,. Important part is that u need same Recovery u did before U braked up Ur system... Ask 4 more
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So, it is not cous Recovery are included in kernel or something simular, couse that wasnt question,question by user int0x13 was: why i cant find the according link the the philz kernel on the first page of the topic? There it is , reason and answer...
Btw, read carefully, sometimes so tehnical to be isnt best solution
And, i can not understand why man who worked hard and give us his best and his work included his PhiliZ kernel did not suported inough??? Hi deserve it !