Hello,
My SGS2 I9100 is still on firmware 2.3.4 and rooted with CF root.
I'm still very happy with it although the battery drains a bit fast.
I read that the update to 2.3.6 fixed the battery drain.
But I'm still in doubt if I should update or not. I don't want to lose root, so I have a few questions.
Q1: Will I be able to root it with 2.3.6 installed and if so how ?
Q2: Can I do it the same way as with 2.3.4 and use the same CF root kernel or is rooting 2.3.6 different ?
Q3: Off course I'll make a backup first within recovery, but will I be able to restore it if it turns out that I can't root the 2.3.6 and so I don't have CWM anymore ?
Regards,
Stefan.
To answer the first 2 questions, the answers can be found here http://androidflip.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s-2-using-cf-root-kernel-easiest-best-method/
tjempeng said:
Hello,
My SGS2 I9100 is still on firmware 2.3.4 and rooted with CF root.
I'm still very happy with it although the battery drains a bit fast.
I read that the update to 2.3.6 fixed the battery drain.
But I'm still in doubt if I should update or not. I don't want to lose root, so I have a few questions.
Q1: Will I be able to root it with 2.3.6 installed and if so how ?
CF root as usual .
Q2: Can I do it the same way as with 2.3.4 and use the same CF root kernel or is rooting 2.3.6 different ?
NO follow the instructions .
Q3: Off course I'll make a backup first within recovery, but will I be able to restore it if it turns out that I can't root the 2.3.6 and so I don't have CWM anymore ?
Yes at worst flash an older root to allow recovery .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Q2: Can I do it the same way as with 2.3.4 and use the same CF root kernel or is rooting 2.3.6 different ?
NO follow the instructions .
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Okay this is my fault I asked 3 questions in one
By No, do you mean No rooting 2.3.6 is not different then with 2.3.4 and I have to follow the same instructions ?
If I read the link that N0stalgic posted, I think it is the same way as before.
Regards,
Stefan
tjempeng said:
Okay this is my fault I asked 3 questions in one
By No, do you mean No rooting 2.3.6 is not different then with 2.3.4 and I have to follow the same instructions ?
YES
If I read the link that N0stalgic posted, I think it is the same way as before.
XDA way is best .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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There is no "best" way. Its just personal preference and which guide one can understand, and it seems that he understood the one I provided better than your vague explanation. Cheers.
Okay, it's clear to me now. Thanx all for the information.
I've just did the update to 2.3.6 and the kernel has been updated to KK2.
So I used the KK2 kernel for rooting and now it's rooted again
Next thing to do is installing the old bootloader so I can use my jig to remove the exclamation mark. But First another recovery backup.
Thank you ALL !!
Regards,
Stefan.
Related
Hi, I was just wondering what way to rooting the galaxy s2 was the best/safest way?...Could someone just post a link to the rooting process? and if a few people could recommend some nice smooth roms ...that'll be great...Thank you!
i have the same ques.
my phone have these spec.:
Baseband: I9100XXKG5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100|PKH1-CL453266 [email protected] #2
please how to root it ?
Easiest way to root is to use cf-root, full instructions in the thread
Match up the bit in bold to find out which kernel you need
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100|PKH1
If you want a newer stock rom try this thread, again to root you will want to use cf-root.
As far as a good custom rom combo, try ninph kernel and villanrom, links in my sig.
Rooting and Lag
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the lag on the home button is really annoying.
First thing I need to know is can I root my phone? It's on contract with O2 (UK).
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
What are the benefits of rooting the phone?
If I root the phone, would I be able to do something about the lag and improve performance in general?
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
Hi.
I just got a SGS2 and am hoping to root it but finding it very difficult...much harder to do compared to jailbreaking my iPhone any i am not that tech savvy so any help will be great.
This is what my sgs2 says in about my phone, i made a note of this as soon before messing around with it
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXKE7
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone, now my question is how do i get a full root i mean so i can get free apps add free apps etc i am guessing i need a ROM of some sort? Please if you could, give me a dumbed down version on how to do this.
Many Thanks.
zoom41 said:
Hi.
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone,
now my question is how do i get a full root
That is FULL root
Root has nothing to do with free apps that is available via the Android market .
Comes with the phone out of the box .
Neither root nor rom are involved .
That is presuming you do not mean illegal theftware/Warez phone apps ,such posts are banned on XDA .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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dman2011 said:
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the lag on the home button is really annoying.
First thing I need to know is can I root my phone? It's on contract with O2 (UK).
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
What are the benefits of rooting the phone?
If I root the phone, would I be able to do something about the lag and improve performance in general?
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
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You may just want to update to a newer stock rom, see the 2nd link in my post.
That is a very old rom, there has been quite a lot of performance improvements since then. Try KG6 or KH3.
If you want to go for a custom rom, see my sig for what I use ninph+VR is a stock based combo where as CM7 is a whole new and different rom, though it has limitations and may not be good enough for everyone at this point.
Rooting allows you to use root apps, terminal emulators, titanium backup, CWM recovery (comes with the kernel) which allows full device backups.
Rooting is not the same as jailbreaking, you can sideload apps without rooting.
JJEgan said:
zoom41 said:
Hi.
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone,
now my question is how do i get a full root
That is FULL root
Root has nothing to do with free apps that is available via the Android market .
Comes with the phone out of the box .
Neither root nor rom are involved .
That is presuming you do not mean illegal theftware/Warez phone apps ,such posts are banned on XDA .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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Hi,
Thanks for you quick response, I was not aware of these illegal theftware/warez apps and certainly would not participate in any wrong doing.
What i mean is can i get a cydia like app were i can get 3rd party apps and things?
Cheers for that link i will have a read now.
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zoom41 said:
Hi,
Thanks for you quick response, I was not aware of these illegal theftware/warez apps and certainly would not participate in any wrong doing.
What i mean is can i get a cydia like app were i can get 3rd party apps and things?
Cheers for that link i will have a read now.
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You can sideload any apps, there are also free apps in the market, and there are also loads of apps on xda if you look around.
Try the getjar store
Or appbrains
Android doesnt have the same limitations as iso, you can install apps from 3rd party's without rooting.
veyka said:
You can sideload any apps, there are also free apps in the market, and there are also loads of apps on xda if you look around.
Try the getjar store
Or appbrains
Android doesnt have the same limitations as iso, you can install apps from 3rd party's without rooting.
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Excellent, This has answered my question thanks very much fella.
veyka said:
You may just want to update to a newer stock rom, see the 2nd link in my post.
That is a very old rom, there has been quite a lot of performance improvements since then. Try KG6 or KH3.
If you want to go for a custom rom, see my sig for what I use ninph+VR is a stock based combo where as CM7 is a whole new and different rom, though it has limitations and may not be good enough for everyone at this point.
Rooting allows you to use root apps, terminal emulators, titanium backup, CWM recovery (comes with the kernel) which allows full device backups.
Rooting is not the same as jailbreaking, you can sideload apps without rooting.
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I'm unclear about what I need to do to root my phone with it being locked on contract to O2 (UK) and with carrier branded firmware.
What I'd like to do is root the phone and upgrade the firmware if possible, especially if there are performance improvements.
I don't understand the KG6 and KH3 - what are these are how do they differ?
I don't really want to mod or get anything custom, I just want to keep it simple: root and get a more up-to-date firmware, if possible.
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
I'm not really that good with the technical stuff and am not confident enough at the moment to just go follow the instructions straight away - too many questions I am unsure on and uncertainties.
First, do I upgrade the firmware first or do I root first?
Do I need to upgade to a carrier-branded firmware - is there a newer on available?
Is it possible to upgrade to a non-branded firmware - or will that not work as I am on contract/locked with O2?
Which version do I upgrade to? I have been advised KE2 but I have also been told the latest version is KE7? I don't really understand which I should be trying to upgrade to and where to start. I'm finding it a bit confusing.
If I can upgrade, what settings should I make sure I have noted?
What happens to all the data?
It just feels like a minefield at the moment. :-(
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
You can flash any firmware via odin, it doesn't matter that your phone is locked, but it will stay locked.
Kg6 and kh3 are versions. You can update to them, once you flash a normal stock rom you won't be o2 branded anymore.
If you want a very simple setup with root, flash kh3 firmware from that thread, and then cf root kh3, you will be stock but have root and all the goodies.
You flash the rom first, then the cf root kernel via odin and you will have root.
As far as walking you though it, the guide is clear in the thread with the firmware, and me typing it out again wouldn't help I don't think.
As far as data, if you use a non wipe version, you won't lose anything, but you can backup your sms, mms, call log to your gmail with sms backup plan plus.
User app data can't be backed up without root.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
majood92 said:
Hi, I was just wondering what way to rooting the galaxy s2 was the best/safest way?...Could someone just post a link to the rooting process? and if a few people could recommend some nice smooth roms ...that'll be great...Thank you!
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I asked the same question yesterday, and the replies I got were enough for me to root my phone this afternoon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243389
veyka said:
You can flash any firmware via odin, it doesn't matter that your phone is locked, but it will stay locked.
Kg6 and kh3 are versions. You can update to them, once you flash a normal stock rom you won't be o2 branded anymore.
If you want a very simple setup with root, flash kh3 firmware from that thread, and then cf root kh3, you will be stock but have root and all the goodies.
You flash the rom first, then the cf root kernel via odin and you will have root.
As far as walking you though it, the guide is clear in the thread with the firmware, and me typing it out again wouldn't help I don't think.
As far as data, if you use a non wipe version, you won't lose anything, but you can backup your sms, mms, call log to your gmail with sms backup plan plus.
User app data can't be backed up without root.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Thanks for the reply...
I don't understand the naming convention or the differences between the different versions, such as Kg6 and kh3. What's the significance of 'kg' as opposed to 'kh' ?
Who makes these versions?
I've also been told about a 'ke7' version/update.
What is the latest branded firmware for O2 for the Galaxy S2? If there's a newer one, should I use that? Or would I be better off with one of the others above?
Do all these versions have the same GUI & look & feel? Do they all have TouchWiz 4? etc
When you said 'guide in the thread' - which thread are you referring to?
Do I 'lose' anything by flashing with a non-branded firmware?
Sorry to be a pain, finding it hard to grasp. It may be simpler than I am making it but I'm just concerned about damaging my phone or rendering it unusable.
Do I need a usb jig (not that I have a clue what it is!) ?
Thanks,
D
I chose the CF root option referenced in this thread and rooted 2 days ago. Very easy and straight forward. I'm a newbie to all this, and I'm finding it a lot of fun. I figured my car's ECU is modified, so why shouldn't my phone's be something other than stock?
They are all stock tw4 roms.
They all come from samsung, leaks.
K is the year, E G H etc is the month of releases.
H august, G is July, and so on and so forth.
You will lose any random bloatware o2 added.
The guide in the cf root thread and in the thread with all the stock roms, see my first post with both links.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Cf-root has always been the best and easiest way to root.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Hi,
Right, have flashed XXKG5.
But I now see these in my firmware info:
Baseband version:
I9100XXKDJ
and
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550
[email protected] #2
Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
My question is, should the baseband or build numbers have changed?
Only the Kernel version has changed. ???
Thanks,
D
Ok, sorted that last thing, I booted into the wrong mode.
Done a flash again with the KG5. Now, I see this my my firmware details:
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version I9100XXKG5
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKG5
Are these all correct?
What different / new in KG5 to KE1 (which is what was on the phone)??
Assuming this is now all correct, what's the easiest way to root this phone now?
Which zip do I need to download for the rooting (I don't know which link to use??)
Do I need to download just the kernel for KG5 too??
I apologise if this is already in instructions but I have a learning disability and find some of this hard to follow.
And do I need to do something to remove a yellow triangle or something!???
Thx
D
Post 5 from this thread KG5 root dont bother with yellow triangle or kernel get phone rooted first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Just downloaded and installed latest version 2.3.4 from samsung but my root dissapear, i have now XWKI4 will i find that release yet? i really need my phone to be rooted and have clockwork to make backup easy.
winzhangout said:
Just downloaded and installed latest version 2.3.4 from samsung but my root dissapear, i have now XWKI4 will i find that release yet? i really need my phone to be rooted and have clockwork to make backup easy.
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Don't start threads to ask questions about things that are posted in other threads. Go ask in the correct thread and you'll get an answer.
Try this one .
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.androidnetwork.sexytime&feature=search_result
you should know where to stick it .
jje
winzhangout said:
Just downloaded and installed latest version 2.3.4 from samsung but my root dissapear, i have now XWKI4 will i find that release yet? i really need my phone to be rooted and have clockwork to make backup easy.
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root here is chainfire's thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
JJEgan said:
Try this one .
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.androidnetwork.sexytime&feature=search_result
you should know where to stick it .
jje
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Was that meant to me? then go f... yourself!!
i have been trying to install clockworkmod on my samsung galaxy s2, it will not work.
i get this error mess.
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
after looking around i have found out it will not install, as the stock recovery is 3e. 3e will not install zip files. so my question is can i revert my phone back too 2e. if so how?
follow instruction in this thread using odin to get clockwork mod, superuser and busybox which is what you need to be booted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
your kernal version is listed.
Cosmic Blue said:
follow instruction in this thread using odin to get clockwork mod, superuser and busybox which is what you need to be booted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
your kernal version is listed.
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thanks for your quick reply. im abit unsure as to which CF root i use is it the XW ODD?
accoding to this
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
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you need root kf3.
Cosmic Blue said:
accoding to this
you need root kf3.
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in the post you gave me, it says use your kernel vertion to work out what cf root you need
mine is XWKDD and can not find a match?
thanks again for all your help
uknapster said:
in the post you gave me, it says use your kernel vertion to work out what cf root you need
mine is XWKDD and can not find a match
thanks again for all your help
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Please ask Chainfire in his CF-Root thread (you have got the link already) for such a version ...
or flash a newer ROM via Odin (like described in Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) - for which there is a corresponding CF-Root kernel available.
There is a way to CWM, but you have to go for it
It_ler said:
Please ask Chainfire in his CF-Root thread (you have got the link already) for such a version ...
or flash a newer ROM via Odin (like described in Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) - for which there is a corresponding CF-Root kernel available.
There is a way to CWM, but you have to go for it
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i can not post in the cf root link, as i have not posted 10 times yet! ?
That is to prevent stupid questions .
You say
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
You say next
XWKDD
So what is your firmware version .
????????????????????????
KDD is very very old you need to upgrade your firmware.
is their a reason why you want to root .
jje
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
using XW_CLK_KF3 as my kernel is KF3.I see you have writing you need to root via XWKDD but thats a different version of firmware.Is that really what your kernel says or have i understood wrong??
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD and ChainFire will probably not even take the time to answer your question if you dont give the correct information.Please do the following:
Go into SETTINGS-ABOUT PHONE and post the following info
BASEBAND:
KERNEL VERSION:
BUILD NUMBER:
and lets see what you need
JJEgan said:
That is to prevent stupid questions .
You say
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
You say next
XWKDD
So what is your firmware version .
????????????????????????
KDD is very very old you need to upgrade your firmware.
is their a reason why you want to root .
jje
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baseband
I9100XXKE7
kernel version
[email protected]#2
and build number
gingerbread.xwkf3
when you say upgrade filmware do you mean a stock one?
i have already rooted my phone, the reason is i want to learn about custom filmwares and see if there is one better than tthe one on it now(THE NORMAL ONE). im a noob to all this i admit, but we all have to start some where.
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
using XW_CLK_KF3 as my kernel is KF3.I see you have writing you need to root via XWKDD but thats a different version of firmware.Is that really what your kernel says or have i understood wrong??
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD and ChainFire will probably not even take the time to answer your question if you dont give the correct information.Please do the following:
Go into SETTINGS-ABOUT PHONE and post the following info
and lets see what you need
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BASEBAND: I9100xxke7
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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JJEgan said:
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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so do i use the kf3 cf root, as i still dont have cwm?
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Mate thats one strange kernel for KF3.Id go to this link and flash the XWKF3 from there and then root with CF-Root or you could just flash the stock kernel given and root with CF-Root to put CWM on your phone.Firmware will be here i recomend you download the XEU (Generic UK+Europe) version looking at where your from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
To root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
cooza said:
Mate thats one strange kernel for KF3.Id go to this link and flash the XWKF3 from there and then root with CF-Root or you could just flash the stock kernel given and root with CF-Root to put CWM on your phone.Firmware will be here i recomend you download the XEU (Generic UK+Europe) version looking at where your from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
To root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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i have unlocked the phone too, will i lose that in the process?
thanks for your reply!!
JJEgan said:
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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Man that must be old as
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uknapster said:
i have unlocked the phone too, will i lose that in the process?
thanks for your reply!!
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If your phone has been unlocked by IMEI then it will remain unlocked no matter how many times you flash so no worries there mate
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cooza said:
JJEgan said:
Man that must be old as
---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:26 PM ----------
If your phone has been unlocked by IMEI then it will remain unlocked no matter how many times you flash so no worries there mate
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thanks for your advice and links, it all worked a treat.
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uknapster said:
cooza said:
thanks for your advice and links, it all worked a treat.
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Glad we can help.Better than screwing your phone thats for sure.If your gonna keep on flashing firmwares or ROMs then i recommend you download Titanium Back-up from the market.It backs-up and restores all your apps + data and links them back to the market so you dont loose anything or keep having to re-download stuff again and again.Handy if you have paid apps or games and dont want to loose data
EDIT: I imagine when you flashed the new firmware you kernel changed so you could root,no?!
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cooza said:
uknapster said:
Glad we can help.Better than screwing your phone thats for sure.If your gonna keep on flashing firmwares or ROMs then i recommend you download Titanium Back-up from the market.It backs-up and restores all your apps + data and links them back to the market so you dont loose anything or keep having to re-download stuff again and again.Handy if you have paid apps or games and dont want to loose data
EDIT: I imagine when you flashed the new firmware you kernel changed so you could root,no?!
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yeah i did root after, after install the kernel you adviced i got super user, CWM. but im still having the same prob. with installing ROMs. when i use ROM Manager Premium V4.5.0.1, to install CyanogenMod Nightlies it goes to the stock recovery 3e. and i get the same message i said at the begining of this thread?
hope you can help!
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Instructions from the root post.
CWM Manager
Because of incompatibility with ROM Manager,
I wrote and included "CWM Manager". This is a new app (as of March 30, 2011). You can find it under Applications -> CWM. It is much faster to use than manually booting into CWM and selecting these options.
jje
Okay guys, im a total newbie on xda so i expect to be raged at. My problem is i really want to root my samsung galaxy s2. However my kernel version is nowhere to be seen. Plus a lot of the guides arent very clear on how to root and everything is all over the place. All i want is a secure and insecure kernel and a very clear guide on how to root. It is proving very difficult to find my kernels.
Baseband XXKI1
Kernel XWKI4
ginerbread XWKI4
Many thanks to anybody in advance
If you just want root, you don't need to worry about kernels or flashing anything (since you seem to be on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5), just use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560
Otherwise, you can root with CF-Root, KI4 (2.3.4 or 2.3.5, it's unclear from your information which you actually have - probably .4), http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 or any of the custom kernels.
cropzy said:
Okay guys, im a total newbie on xda so i expect to be raged at. My problem is i really want to root my samsung galaxy s2. However my kernel version is nowhere to be seen. Plus a lot of the guides arent very clear on how to root and everything is all over the place. All i want is a secure and insecure kernel and a very clear guide on how to root. It is proving very difficult to find my kernels.
Baseband XXKI1
Kernel XWKI4
ginerbread XWKI4
Many thanks to anybody in advance
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oinkylicious said:
If you just want root, you don't need to worry about kernels or flashing anything (since you seem to be on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5), just use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18805560
Otherwise, you can root with CF-Root, KI4 (2.3.4 or 2.3.5, it's unclear from your information which you actually have - probably .4), http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 or any of the custom kernels.
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What oinkylicious said. His first link (zergRush method) won't work if you upgrade to 2.3.6, but should work for you as you are now. If you do decide to go with CF-Root, you need "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip" in post 6 of that thread..
thank you so much you guys, i have clicked the thanks buttons, im going to have a look at it properly later, thanks again
Hey guys, i have some questions ..
I' have "rooted' my Samsung Galaxy S2 Android( 4.0.3)
baseband: I9100XXLPW
and Kernel is XWLPD
with this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I just followed all the steps did flash the insecure stock then runned s2 root and clicked Root Device.
It said that i have rooted succesfully. then it went rebooted. I checked if it was rooted by the root check app
but it says i don't have root?
Realy weird..
What should i do? i tried re-rooting
I think that S2 Root has some bugs.
I did have superuser too , it just didn't ask the permissions there's te problem i guess
1) Your link is busted.
2) Frankly, anyone with an I9100/T who doesn't use CFRoot to root their phone is making their life unnecessarily difficult/complicated. You might well be right about bugs in the method you tried. I personally don't know as I've never used it. I very much recommend you head over to the CFRoot thread, read the first page carefully (particularly the section with the heading in bold read that says 'Help ! Which file do I use ?'), if you can read/follow instructions you should be able to root your phone successfully/easily
Actually Codeworkx's CWM or siyah kernel will also do, just flash em with odin.
allright updated link,
I don't want use these methods because the method i do
has just a one click Root or Unroot option to make it as easy for me because i'm not good in these things. + i don't want cwm
I guess it's just a bug because everybody is replying the same. The developer should fix and update it.
HAKANN said:
Hey guys, i have some questions ..
I' have "rooted' my Samsung Galaxy S2 Android( 4.0.3)
baseband: I9100XXLPW
and Kernel is XWLPD
with this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I just followed all the steps did flash the insecure stock then runned s2 root and clicked Root Device.
It said that i have rooted succesfully. then it went rebooted. I checked if it was rooted by the root check app
but it says i don't have root?
Realy weird..
What should i do? i tried re-rooting
I think that S2 Root has some bugs.
I did have superuser too , it just didn't ask the permissions there's te problem i guess
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Hi! I faced exactly the same issue while rooting my phone using S2root. This procedure was working for me when I was on Android 2.3.6 but was not working on Android 4.0.3.
I used the Chainfire method and then used Triangle away. I am now happy rooted.
The following link might be of help to you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732783
im using android jb leak 4.1.2 which method should i use for rooting my s2?