hello,
my sgs2 is still "untouched" - I mean it has its factory kernel and is not rooted yet.
but I plan to root it...
but before I do that, I wanted to know, if it is possible to save my original stock kernel (e.g. via odin?) before I flash e.g. a CF-Kernel (by chainfire)? So that I can return to my very own original stock kernel which was delivered by samsung for this device... is this possible?
I know there are some stock-kernels available to download, but I'd rather want to backup my very own and put it back on the device, if I want to return to this kernel (unroot, etc.)
PS: here's a post where I asked accordingly if it's possible to safe my very own stock-rom... I'd appreciate your help concerning this topic also very much!
thank you very much!
Hi,
I just rooted my SGS2 last night and I had the same question as you.
As long as you get a kernel which matches yours or as close as it matches yours it should be fine. I flashed an insecure kernel because I used s2root (which works brilliantly!) and then ran s2root, and then flashed my original kernel back using odin3. The kernel is exactly as it was before I rooted and I still have root permissions. If you don't flash your original kernel back after rooting, you will see a yellow triangle under your boot logo.
Here is the guide to s2root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
And here is the list of unstable and original kernels: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
If you can't find your kernel version listed there, try the link provided at the top of that page, and you should find yours (I found mine buried in there, both insecure and original).
To check your kernel version, go to Settings > About phone > (kernel version).
Enjoy rooting!
Chris.
themadba said:
Hi,
If you can't find your kernel version listed there, try the link provided at the top of that page, and you should find yours (I found mine buried in there, both insecure and original).
Chris.
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hi chris,
thank you for your quick response. but my real question was if it is possible to backup my very own stock-kernel which is installed at the moment (from samsung)... I don't want to download a "original" kernel but instead use my own backup - if this is technically possible - which is my question in this thread.
I understand what you mean, I wondered if I could do this too.
I have looked around and found this 'app' which allows you to back up your current kernel, and then you can restore it later on (well that's what I assume it does!)
The only thing is that it is called SGS Kernel Flasher, so I'm not sure if it works on the SGS2. It was posted last year so perhaps there is an updated version?
(www)dotaddictivetipsdotcom/mobile/backup-restore-and-flash-samsung-galaxy-s-kernel-with-sgs-kernel-flasher/ (sorry it won't let me post outside links!)
The only thing is I think you may need root access to perform any type of kernel back-up?
I'm not sure, but I just know that when I re-flashed the kernel that matched my original one back, it was exactly the same, so I can't see how Samsung could tell the difference.
I'm sorry I can't be of more help, I dug around on the internet and it was all to do with flashing new kernels, so perhaps it can't be done?
Chris.
themadba said:
I understand what you mean, I wondered if I could do this too.
I have looked around and found this 'app' which allows you to back up your current kernel, and then you can restore it later on (well that's what I assume it does!)
The only thing is that it is called SGS Kernel Flasher, so I'm not sure if it works on the SGS2. It was posted last year so perhaps there is an updated version?
(www)dotaddictivetipsdotcom/mobile/backup-restore-and-flash-samsung-galaxy-s-kernel-with-sgs-kernel-flasher/ (sorry it won't let me post outside links!)
The only thing is I think you may need root access to perform any type of kernel back-up?
I'm not sure, but I just know that when I re-flashed the kernel that matched my original one back, it was exactly the same, so I can't see how Samsung could tell the difference.
I'm sorry I can't be of more help, I dug around on the internet and it was all to do with flashing new kernels, so perhaps it can't be done?
Chris.
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thank you for your answer. this is what I mean. does anyone know even more details about this? is it possible to use odin for example?
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Since I can't post in the main thread in the development section, I wanted to make sure I have the right kernel for the CF-Root process after reading the post I've quoted at the bottom of this post.
My phone is on Android 2.3.4 and XWKI4.
The latest rooting kernel that I seem to be able to get from the CF-Root thread is: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip
That seems to have CWM4 in it so I'm worried that I'll have the same problem as the poster below, (since he is also on KI4)?
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by mcmg
Can't root my SGS2. IV4.4. KI4tar is most modern KI4 version I can get on this thread and it won't root on CF-Root 5.0 and a CWM that requires v5 or later. What to do?
Reply (lt_ler):
As I do not trust your signature, please post your current ROM and kernel versions.
Then it is a lot easier to recommend a corresponding CF-Root kernel which will root your phone.
you have the correct cfroot for the version you have posted..
other poster did not read or know what he was doing.
IV4.4.KI4tar does not exist.
Honestly, pretty much any of the CF-Root kernel versions will work.
I realize that people like to keep the same kernel as the stock ROM and that this is the philosophy behind it, because I am one of them, but in reality, the kernel version itself doesn't change enough to make any significant difference.
Try it out. Flash any version with any Stock ROM.
Bet they all work. I tried a few (not all) and they all worked fine.
Thanks
donalgodon said:
Honestly, pretty much any of the CF-Root kernel versions will work.
I realize that people like to keep the same kernel as the stock ROM and that this is the philosophy behind it, because I am one of them, but in reality, the kernel version itself doesn't change enough to make any significant difference.
Try it out. Flash any version with any Stock ROM.
Bet they all work. I tried a few (not all) and they all worked fine.
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Thanks. I'm just getting started on all this, so apologies if I'm being a bit dense
I understood that using the same version (KI4 etc) would be useful in avoiding the "yellow triangle" thing where you have to do some fiddling about re-flashing with the same version ID. I could probably just about manage to recover from a situation like that, but I'd rather not take any more risks than I have to (being a noob at this).
Since Cosmic Blue has confirmed that I have the right kernel, I'll use that and keep fingers crossed. One day when I get better at this I may be more adventurous!
Thanks to both of you for the help
Hello,
I tried to find help on existing topics before resorting to begging for help but I'm baffled now.
I rooted my i9100 some time ago and tried to install CW with no avail using ODIN.
To be specific, the root worked, but when I try to boot to CW, I still get the stock screen.
I tried following the post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I'm not sure what Kernel to get however. (I'm attaching a snapshot of the about section)
I hate to ask people to babysit me through this but I am kind of lost. I rooted and flashed custom ROMs on my HTC desire with no issues so I'm not a complete noob but I'm just not sure what my next step is.
If it matters at all, I get the yellow exclamation when I boot the phone up.
I'd like to pop ICS on the phone so I would appreciate some help.
Thanks in advance guys,
Vitaly
vitalious said:
Hello,
I tried to find help on existing topics before resorting to begging for help but I'm baffled now.
I rooted my i9100 some time ago and tried to install CW with no avail using ODIN.
To be specific, the root worked, but when I try to boot to CW, I still get the stock screen.
I tried following the post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I'm not sure what Kernel to get however. (I'm attaching a snapshot of the about section)
I hate to ask people to babysit me through this but I am kind of lost. I rooted and flashed custom ROMs on my HTC desire with no issues so I'm not a complete noob but I'm just not sure what my next step is.
If it matters at all, I get the yellow exclamation when I boot the phone up.
I'd like to pop ICS on the phone so I would appreciate some help.
Thanks in advance guys,
Vitaly
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You want to go for "CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip", you match up the KG2 bit then see there is two KG2 kernels, one for 2.3.3 and one for 2.3.4, you have 2.3.4 so you want the one i mentioned above.
You flashed a insecure kernel (name for a kernel where ADB has root privalages) it seems, rather than one with CWM/auto rooting.
As far as ICS goes, its not really stable yet, and generally user beware. If you are not an advanced user I would advise against flashing it. If you must there are quite a few threads will full flashing guides, this one being the main one for samsung ICS leaks, or theres CM9, but again there are lots of bugs etc.
Thanks.
Just to clarify, what's the difference between all these?
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
vitalious said:
Thanks.
Just to clarify, what's the difference between all these?
CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip
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To quote myself
"You want to go for "CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip", you match up the KG2 bit then see there is two KG2 kernels, one for 2.3.3 and one for 2.3.4, you have 2.3.4 so you want the one i mentioned above."
The XX_OXA_KG2 bold bit is a region code, so the same version number KG2 may be used for more than one region specific rom, it doesn't normally happen, and it doesn't normally matter, but in this case some of the roms are 2.3.3 and some are 2.3.4, as stated above.
Thanks, I'll give it a try when I get home.
It works now, thanks for your help.
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
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
try to use Chainfire kernel XWLP7 and install it using Odin v1.85 directly.
CMIIW
Thanks for response. but i dont even know where to get that or the steps to root. i need a really simple guide to this.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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Hi first read this thread fully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i request you please please read the thread fully till last and after that go to following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
choose appropriate kernel and also read this completely
now you have enough knowledge to root your phone
and most important thing don't forget to press thanks button
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takeitkool said:
Hi first read this thread fully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i request you please please read the thread fully till last and after that go to following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
choose appropriate kernel and also read this completely
now you have enough knowledge to root your phone
and most important thing don't forget to press thanks button
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also before starting any thread, try to search, everything u need may be here all ready, nothing is so easy dear till you know and once you know anythings, its so easy remember
i have rooted and put on Customs roms for some time now on many phones and find this way is easiest (but maybe not for technophobes)
1 - Download and unzip Doomlords root tool (attached), plug in your samsung to your PC and run the tool. This will root it in a minute or two.
2 - Once rooted, download your favourite ROM ( I recommend Omega 13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197) and place this in your phone (I always dump everything in the Download folder)
3 - reboot to recovery (push and hold volume down, home button and power for a few seconds)
4 - make a nandroid backup from recovery
5 - do a complete wipe of everything (options are in recovery mode)
6 - go to "install from zip" and locate your download folder, and select the ROM you have downloaded.Install and you are done!
This is all off the top of my head so apologies if this isnt exactly spot on, but do your research on here and make sure you backup before you install/wipe ANYTHING.
nickmax1 said:
i have rooted and put on Customs roms for some time now on many phones and find this way is easiest (but maybe not for technophobes)
1 - Download and unzip Doomlords root tool (attached), plug in your samsung to your PC and run the tool. This will root it in a minute or two.
2 - Once rooted, download your favourite ROM ( I recommend Omega 13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197) and place this in your phone (I always dump everything in the Download folder)
3 - reboot to recovery (push and hold volume down, home button and power for a few seconds)
4 - make a nandroid backup from recovery
5 - do a complete wipe of everything (options are in recovery mode)
6 - go to "install from zip" and locate your download folder, and select the ROM you have downloaded.Install and you are done!
This is all off the top of my head so apologies if this isnt exactly spot on, but do your research on here and make sure you backup before you install/wipe ANYTHING.
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Does this work like superoneclick did? That was so easy to use but dont think you can root anything past 2.3.4 with that. If this works on ICS ill pass this on to my mate who wants to root.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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What makes you think this QUESTION belongs in the development forum and not the Q&A?
A good place to start might be google? If you look there, you'll find hundreds of tutorials on youtube, hundreds of blog entries about the topic, and hundreds of forums where the process is explained.
Or try here.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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You will need more than just root permissions in order to rid yourself of Touchwiz.
TW is a framework of applications that Samsung roms are built on. As long as you are running a Samsung ROM you will always have Touchwiz (whether or not it looks like Touchwiz).
If you want stock ICS (no TW) you will need to flash a ROM built from AOSP source code. You do not need root to do this, you need a custom recovery. Any custom rom you flash will have root.
Any rom you see on these forums that has a Sammy five character version code in the title (like, XWLP9) is a Touchwiz rom, whether or not it is themed to look like stock ICS.
Look through these forums and find an AOSP derived rom you want to use (eg Slim ICS, CM9, D4, Hydrogenics etc). Install it via recovery. Don't bother with root on your current rom.
All the information on how to do what you want to do exists on this forum already. If you are having trouble comprehending it then you are not in a position to mod your phone yet. Keep reading until you understand what you are doing. Writing a new thread is going to draw crabs.
hi guys,
i have a samsung galaxy s2 (GT-i9100 - NFC), which i got from orange end of 2011. I the in jan 2012 got help from this forum to root my phone and change the rom from the original to:-
Rom & Build No: VillianROM 3.0
And' ver: 2.3.5
Baseband: i9100XXki1
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+ninpo @ titan #20
Although the phone works okay, i'm beginning to notice a lot of slowdowns and regular reboots, so i want to go back to whatever latest google android OS the S2 can handle (rooted). I've forgotten what to do and would be most grateful if someone could please help me with the following:-
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
Check
www.galaxys2root.com
I think it ll help you and save you time
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
wowandroid said:
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
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For official stock rom, check
www.sammobile.com
And search latest stock rom for your region.
If you like custom rom, then there are so many roms on xda. I like omega and alliance roms. Choice varies from person to person
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
wowandroid said:
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
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1. Depends. You can do a backup in CWM to image your device or you can use Titanium Backup Pro to just backup your apps/appdata and restore to new rom.
2. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ < Check your device/model here.
3. Well just so you're clear, There is no "best" its subjective. Also "latest" depends on what type of rom you want to flash like Sammy/AOSP/AOKP/CM/MIUI etc. To flash latest samsung do it via ODIN, to flash any other do it via CWM. All info you need is already on forum.
4. By flashing custom kernel via ODIN.
All your questions have already been answered countless times.
Thanks very much guys. I simply want a fast lean rom as some seem to be slow running.
Doesn't get better than this.
sendign the phone for warranty?
you will need to flash back the original rom and unroot your phone.
if they found your phone is rooted the warranty void, experience it before so be aware of this.
Let me thank you guys for advicing me. I am most grateful. I read your posts a bit late and in the meantime, I think i have bricked my phone as i've flashed Samsung's original FW (I9100PBVLP8_I9100PORALP8_ORA) from sammobile.com. I used Odin v3 and successfully flashed the phone, but it's simply stuck on the boot logo. I have even done the following:-
I've managed to wipe the cache partition, but the recovery menu has No advanced options. It says:-
ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY <3a>
reboot system now
apply update from ext' storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
test redband fota[FS]
But i still cannot get it to boot. I have also tried to use an old nandroid.md5 backup i made, but odin reports the file as invalid.
I'm desperate guys, please could someone help me.
Download Mode and re flash.
Are you sure you are flashing the right ROM right? Check under the battery to see the Device Model.
If it's i9100, then make sure you are downloading a i9100 ROM.
Thanks very much for your advice gastonw - i have managed to fix the problem now by going into system recovery and doing a factory reset, so thank you.
Although everything seems to be working fine, i would have preferred a more newer 4.2 jelly bean rather than 4.0.3. Oh well beggars can't be choosers and all that, lol! I guess i'll have to re-root it again.
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Hi You could try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 its quite safe so ether should work or wont, if don't no harm done as it doesn't need a insecure kernel.
I'm quite new myself @ this so plz use caution when trying it out.
Peace
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Good to know man, enjoy it
About root, I've seen a couple of methods laying around the threads, I'm sure they're safe.
I still think that ExynosAbuse app is the fastest way to Root now (one-click).
Here's a vid. I never tried it tho.
Thanks very much for the links AnubuRe and Gastonw.
Gastonw mate, i have been playing with the rom you posted a link to. Don't get me wrong, it's great and very fast, but the downside is that it doesn't have a huge number of options to tweak etc. Now someone mentioned a rom called Neatrom, but i'm wondering what you can recommend? I don't want a bloated rom...i want a fast rom, but with some options to allow me more greater control over the phone.
Also, i know this is a bit off-topic, but can you recommend me a widget app, where i can quickly dial phone numbers i.e. by touching a person's photo?