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Very quick question this as i cant find the exact answer to be safe.
I have rooted my stock KF3 SGS2 using the CF-Root method. All is well..
I see a lot of custom ROM's using different kernels as bases.. so if i say flashed Sensation ROM which has the base of KG6 - can i flash it safely? And would i have to flash the KG6 kernel?
I am happy with flashing custom roms (Come from Desire) - but this bit has me confused with regards to KErnels..
Thanks
Pretty much all custom rom's come with a kernal that will work ok. No need to change it. It is built-in and will overwrite your current one.
It comes down to personal preference. You can flash a custom rom the flash another kernal (cf root, speedmod, siyah) if you like. I am forever testing different kernals on the one rom.
I think of those custom kernals mentioned above only cf root is rom dependent. That is Ki4 rom needs cf root for ki4.
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Ahhh.. i see. Understand better now. Thanks for taking the time to reply!
Nope. But it's a advisable w
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Most kernels will work with most roms. But there are a very few cases of incompatibility. When this happens, just flash another kernel.
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Flasing a Kernel
Can i flash synergy kernel on ADT Best rom on my Tmobile Samsung galaxy s2. Is it safe to do that i am new to all this stuff. Have rooted the phone and flashed Beastmod rom from ADT.
Thanks
sxi200 said:
Pretty much all custom rom's come with a kernal that will work ok. No need to change it. It is built-in and will overwrite your current one.
It comes down to personal preference. You can flash a custom rom the flash another kernal (cf root, speedmod, siyah) if you like. I am forever testing different kernals on the one rom.
I think of those custom kernals mentioned above only cf root is rom dependent. That is Ki4 rom needs cf root for ki4.
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Thanks a lot, I came from Desire too and as easy as flashing and rooting is with the S2 compared to my beloved Desire that kernel thing is kinda confusing
ElZeck said:
Thanks a lot, I came from Desire too and as easy as flashing and rooting is with the S2 compared to my beloved Desire that kernel thing is kinda confusing
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SGS2 flash cwm and root to phone via |Odin
Copy custom rom to sd card open cwm recovery flash rom END
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Good Day! I would like to flash my SGS2 but have many questions. Phone information is:
*#1234#
PDA I9100XWKE7
Phone I9100XXKE4
CSC I9100OXXKE4
Settings>About Phone
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKE4
Kernel: [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
1. Can I flash Siyah or Speedmod on my phone with no problems?
2. Whats the difference between the kernels mentioned above and cf root?
3. Will flashing my kernel erase any of my files or contacts?
4. When using a custom rom, I can use a kernel that I want right?
You have some reading to do.
Read up on both kernels. The info you want is way too much to give you.
Siyah is a custom kernel whereas cfroot kernels are stock with root Access and CWM.
You could look at ninpo kernel for 2.3.3.
Edit: kernels don't erase your contacts etc.
And yes you can use different kernels with custom roms. Always remember to backup via CWM before flashing.
Good luck.
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thanks aceofclubs. tough being a noob
No problems.
Don't worry it won't take long and you will know as much as everyone else.
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fourthree said:
Good Day! I would like to flash my SGS2 but have many questions. Phone information is:
*#1234#
PDA I9100XWKE7
Phone I9100XXKE4
CSC I9100OXXKE4
Settings>About Phone
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKE4
Kernel: [email protected] #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.XWKE7
1. Can I flash Siyah or Speedmod on my phone with no problems?
2. Whats the difference between the kernels mentioned above and cf root?
3. Will flashing my kernel erase any of my files or contacts?
4. When using a custom rom, I can use a kernel that I want right?
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Brother,
ANSWERS:
1 and 2. You can flash either speedmod or siyah once your phone is rooted with no problems. If in case you encountered the yellow triangle upon booting up, just flash the zImage file from your CF root Kernel - the stock kernel that has root access and cwm
3 and 4. Flashing Kernels will not afffect your contacts or any file unless you flashed into another ROM that is wipe version. Yes, you can use any kernel you want on any ROM
1. Yes.
2. Batley life, performance, BLN, overclocking, so so much more.
3. No.
4. Depends on the ROM.
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Hey,
I finally got around to rooting my phone, but I have two probably related questions.
Is it possible to flash a new kernel without a data cable, like cp zImage /blah or something?
Clockworkmod rom manager won't install new roms (or kernels, if it can do that) it always says the zip failed the signature. In this case I'm trying a kernel zip I got from xda, and cm7. I paid for the rom manager, I tried downloading via the app and it reboots the phone and when I press the back button, it says the zip failed the signature, so I tried to clear the cache and redownload, same deal.
chesty said:
Hey,
I finally got around to rooting my phone, but I have two probably related questions.
Is it possible to flash a new kernel without a data cable, like cp zImage /blah or something?
Clockworkmod rom manager won't install new roms (or kernels, if it can do that) it always says the zip failed the signature. In this case I'm trying a kernel zip I got from xda, and cm7. I paid for the rom manager, I tried downloading via the app and it reboots the phone and when I press the back button, it says the zip failed the signature, so I tried to clear the cache and redownload, same deal.
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Yes, use Mobile Odin (free for xda users).
Flash a CF-Root kernel, rom manager never worked for me.
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okmijnlp said:
Yes, use Mobile Odin (free for xda users).
Flash a CF-Root kernel, rom manager never worked for me.
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Thanks, i found mobile odin. I will buy it anyway to show support.
I guess you only get one thanks to give a day or something, I'll thank you later.
if a rom is based on 2.3.6 and im on 2.3.3/5 do i need to update firmware to be able to use the rom?
Siyah Kernel 2.5.1
nursespecialist said:
Brother,
ANSWERS:
1 and 2. You can flash either speedmod or siyah once your phone is rooted with no problems. If in case you encountered the yellow triangle upon booting up, just flash the zImage file from your CF root Kernel - the stock kernel that has root access and cwm
3 and 4. Flashing Kernels will not afffect your contacts or any file unless you flashed into another ROM that is wipe version. Yes, you can use any kernel you want on any ROM
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Siyah Kernel (search forum) works wonderfully. Great performance and great battery life.
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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Ok I am really confused about this. So I just rooted my new Galaxy S II I got (the CF method using ODIN) and I was considering installing Cyanogenmod. However I changed my mind when I decided I could put a kernel on the stock instead. Now when I read thread for the kernel (as well as going to the website) it says it includes CWM touch Recovery with gesture support. Now does this mean when I flash the kernel with the recovery I got from rooting, it will also flash over the current recovery to the touch one? If I get OTA updates and apply them, will it remove the kernel and my root access? Also I am wondering has anyone had problems with this kernel?
Thanks for all the help.
Ainslie.
1) If you flash Siyah, it will overwrite/replace the current version of recovery you have, yes.
2) If you flash any stock firmware (including OTA updates), yes, of course you'll lose root. Any update will have a new stock kernel which will replace your existing kernel. If you do an update, you'll need to re-root your phone.
3) I've been using Siyah since about the 2nd week I got my phone (>8 mths) both Gingerbread & ICS and I've never had any major problems with it.
In saying that, obviously your experience with a given rom or kernel will not be exactly the same as someone else, because everyone has their phone setup differently/uses it differently.
So do a Nandroid backup in CWRecovery before you try Siyah, and if you don't like it, restore your backup. If you're going to use Siyah, I very much recommend you read the dev & discussion threads (certainly since Gokhan has been doing ICS builds at least). Any questions once you've installed it/started using it, ask them in the discussion thread (not the dev thread).
Ah cool thanks.
Also just one more questions.
When the new recovery is flashed with the ROM will the CF-ROOT custom CWM app work with it? Or will I have to download ClockworkMod from the Play Store?
firtvid20 said:
Ah cool thanks.
Also just one more questions.
When the new recovery is flashed with the ROM will the CF-ROOT custom CWM app work with it? Or will I have to download ClockworkMod from the Play Store?
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Hi,
When u install siyah kernel, it includes the cwm app with the kernel. And the app is the same app you get in the cf- root kernel.
Siyah kernel is by far superior to cf-root. If you set it up right, you can get much better battery life. And it is so smooth. I would recommend that u use siyah..
Cheers
Corey
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Wrote thanks! One more question how do you undervolt it so you get better battery life?
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If you have siyah kernel installed, you can download an application from the play store called "extweaks"
If you open that you will find the option to under volt the cpu
Cheers
Corey
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Ps
And also, if you want really good battery life, go in to cwm recovery, go to "kernel specific options" and click on "battery optimised" that will set everything to get you the best battery life.
Cheers
Corey
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Cool! Thanks heaps for the help!
Hi S2 user, :angel:
I will buy a new S2 phone soon. I need a little help from you guys. I need to know something about S2 :laugh:
My old phone is Xperia Arc S. This phone need following step to flash kernel and rom.
Kernel:
For flash a new kernel, I need to unlocked the bootloader first. Then this phone can flash any kernel anytime. But unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
Rom:
For flash a new rom, as long as the rom does not need to have specific kernel, in other word, stock based rom, no unlocked bootloader required. Just install the CWM and flash the rom.
How about S2 guys? Do I need to unlock something before flash kernel and rom? Can someone explain clearly or likes how I explain my old phone.
p/s- i read in some thread, doing a factory reset in cwm will make S2 brick? hard brick? can't even power on the phone. OMG is it true?
its very scary because in Xperia Arc S, i always flash a new rom. flasholic
I don't want my new S2 brick
I hope you guys can help me. Thanks
faiz5200 said:
Hi S2 user, :angel:
I will buy a new S2 phone soon. I need a little help from you guys. I need to know something about S2 :laugh:
My old phone is Xperia Arc S. This phone need following step to flash kernel and rom.
Kernel:
For flash a new kernel, I need to unlocked the bootloader first. Then this phone can flash any kernel anytime. But unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
Rom:
For flash a new rom, as long as the rom does not need to have specific kernel, in other word, stock based rom, no unlocked bootloader required. Just install the CWM and flash the rom.
How about S2 guys? Do I need to unlock something before flash kernel and rom? Can someone explain clearly or likes how I explain my old phone.
p/s- i read in some thread, doing a factory reset in cwm will make S2 brick? hard brick? can't even power on the phone. OMG is it true?
its very scary because in Xperia Arc S, i always flash a new rom. flasholic
I don't want my new S2 brick
I hope you guys can help me. Thanks
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You don't have to unlock. Just download Odin and flash all the ROMs/kernels you want. As for the cwm brick bug, your phone will only brick if you factory reset through CWM in 4.0.4. In other versions you should be fine.
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S2 is the best phone to flash No problem with bootloader lock, you download Odin und happy flashing
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preseodymium said:
You don't have to unlock. Just download Odin and flash all the ROMs/kernels you want. As for the cwm brick bug, your phone will only brick if you factory reset through CWM in 4.0.4. In other versions you should be fine.
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Thanks for your reply. For the brick bug, how come I want to factory reset when flashing new rom? And I think latest firmware for S2 is 4.0.4. Correct me if im wrong.
faiz5200 said:
Thanks for your reply. For the brick bug, how come I want to factory reset when flashing new rom? And I think latest firmware for S2 is 4.0.4. Correct me if im wrong.
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I am currently installing 4.1.2, unofficial of course
The brick Bug problem by 4.0.4 only with Stock Kernel ! when you have 4.0.4 on your phone you flash a save Kernel (Siyah, Dorimanax .....) with Odin (only Odin not Cwm )
and it was save .After you can flash wath you want
smooth 123 said:
The brick Bug problem by 4.0.4 only with Stock Kernel ! when you have 4.0.4 on your phone you flash a save Kernel (Siyah, Dorimanax .....) with Odin (only Odin not Cwm )
and it was save .After you can flash wath you want
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I see. So the brick bug actually come from the kernel inside firmware 4.0.4. Not the entire 4.0.4 firmware. Is other custom kernel likes you mention (Siyah, ..) is 100% safe?
faiz5200 said:
I see. So the brick bug actually come from the kernel inside firmware 4.0.4. Not the entire 4.0.4 firmware. Is other custom kernel likes you mention (Siyah, ..) is 100% safe?
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enjoy ur s2, i just got the s2 and flash over 20 roms like crazy!! jajaja is very good phone
faiz5200 said:
I see. So the brick bug actually come from the kernel inside firmware 4.0.4. Not the entire 4.0.4 firmware. Is other custom kernel likes you mention (Siyah, ..) is 100% safe?
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100% safe! Her is ohter 100% safe Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
for 4.0.4 Stock In this thread you found more to the theme brick bug.
I flash my S2 i don t know:victory: 100× no Problem S2 likes flashing
faiz5200 said:
Thanks for your reply. For the brick bug, how come I want to factory reset when flashing new rom? And I think latest firmware for S2 is 4.0.4. Correct me if im wrong.
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You factory reset when installing ROMs to make sure there are no errors. Plus with siyah kernels, you can't be 100% sure your phone won't brick when factory reset in CWM. Best is to flash 4.0.3 before doing anything else.
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Guys.. 1 more question.
When I get my S2, I plan to flash custom rom like aosp or aokp but not stock rom.
Do I need to root my S2 first before flash any rom? Because my Xperia Arc S, I do not need to root because root come inside with the custom rom zip. So when I flash a new rom, my Xperia automatically root. No need to do other step.
I'm curious about this because I see in some thread, talking about cf root or something like that. The thread is very updated. Looks like it very necessary to do it at least once to have root before flash any custom rom.
Please explain for me about this root. Thanks guys.
faiz5200 said:
Guys.. 1 more question.
When I get my S2, I plan to flash custom rom like aosp or aokp but not stock rom.
Do I need to root my S2 first before flash any rom? Because my Xperia Arc S, I do not need to root because root come inside with the custom rom zip. So when I flash a new rom, my Xperia automatically root. No need to do other step.
I'm curious about this because I see in some thread, talking about cf root or something like that. The thread is very updated. Looks like it very necessary to do it at least once to have root before flash any custom rom.
Please explain for me about this root. Thanks guys.
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I'm not sure about CF root though. Although the ROM I am in now has built in kernels, I still think its best to root first as some ROMs may not have the built in kernel (never searched other ROMs not entirely sure). I might recomment siyah kernel though
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preseodymium said:
I'm not sure about CF root though. Although the ROM I am in now has built in kernels, I still think its best to root first as some ROMs may not have the built in kernel (never searched other ROMs not entirely sure). I might recomment siyah kernel though
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uhh.. So root is come from kernel? Ermm.. so it different than xperia. So if I flash siyah kernel, I do not need to root?
faiz5200 said:
Guys.. 1 more question.
When I get my S2, I plan to flash custom rom like aosp or aokp but not stock rom.
Do I need to root my S2 first before flash any rom? Because my Xperia Arc S, I do not need to root because root come inside with the custom rom zip. So when I flash a new rom, my Xperia automatically root. No need to do other step.
I'm curious about this because I see in some thread, talking about cf root or something like that. The thread is very updated. Looks like it very necessary to do it at least once to have root before flash any custom rom.
Please explain for me about this root. Thanks guys.
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Some people want to simple root their phone and don't care too much for custom roms and stuff. So for such people, they can simply root their phone using one of the many rooting methods mentioned.
However, if your primary aim is to install a custom rom/ kernel, you can use Odin to flash a custom kernel on your phone. (like siyah, dorimanx, Philz, the list goes on..) and you'll have root. Thereafter you can install a custom rom compatible with the kernel. Earlier on it was simple. Flash siyah or dorimanx and any custom rom will work on it. Kinda like a 'one size fits all' deal. However, right now with new mali drivers etc, some versions of a kernel are reqd based on which rom you plan to install. (JB with new mali drivers or JB without those new mali drivers/ICS)
CF-Root is the method I'd used..but right now it's not recommended, since if you're on certain 4.0.4 firmware, that is susceptible to the emmc brickbug I'm sure you've read about. Siyah, dori, etc kernels are safe.
HAXTREME said:
Some people want to simple root their phone and don't care too much for custom roms and stuff. So for such people, they can simply root their phone using one of the many rooting methods mentioned.
However, if your primary aim is to install a custom rom/ kernel, you can use Odin to flash a custom kernel on your phone. (like siyah, dorimanx, Philz, the list goes on..) and you'll have root. Thereafter you can install a custom rom compatible with the kernel. Earlier on it was simple. Flash siyah or dorimanx and any custom rom will work on it. Kinda like a 'one size fits all' deal. However, right now with new mali drivers etc, some versions of a kernel are reqd based on which rom you plan to install. (JB with new mali drivers or JB without those new mali drivers/ICS)
CF-Root is the method I'd used..but right now it's not recommended, since if you're on certain 4.0.4 firmware, that is susceptible to the emmc brickbug I'm sure you've read about. Siyah, dori, etc kernels are safe.
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I see. Thanks. Flash kernel using odin. I see in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 , he said flashing a kernel is same like flashing a custom rom which is in CWM. Flash kernel in CWM? I thought the only way is using odin.
faiz5200 said:
I see. Thanks. Flash kernel using odin. I see in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 , he said flashing a kernel is same like flashing a custom rom which is in CWM. Flash kernel in CWM? I thought the only way is using odin.
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For S2 we can. Because it won't increase your flash counter. But I never tried flashing through CWM.
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faiz5200 said:
I see. Thanks. Flash kernel using odin. I see in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 , he said flashing a kernel is same like flashing a custom rom which is in CWM. Flash kernel in CWM? I thought the only way is using odin.
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There are two ways of flashing a kernel.
1. Use the .tar version of the kernel and flash via Odin
(the same way you'd flash the cf-root kernel you'd mentioned in a post above. I'll assume you know the steps as they're mentioned in chainfire's post. Or there are many posts on that topic)
Advantages: tried and tested route, simple one step method. You're rooted and have a custom kernel in about 30 secs.
Disadvantage: You rely on Odin and the connection to your computer which some don't trust. Increases flash counter.
2. Use the .zip version of the kernel and flash via CWM.
Since in this case you need CWM to start off with, you can use Rachmat3's method described HERE to get temporary CWM first.
Advantages: No computer needed. Everything happens through your phone. Flash counter isnt increased.
Disadvantages: Can be a little finicky at times..but you'll get there eventually. Involves 2 steps. First get temporary CWM, then install custom kernel via cwm.
You can start off with a very popular kernel. Gokhanmoral's siyah kernel.Both the zip and tar versions are available downloadable from HERE
HAXTREME said:
There are two ways of flashing a kernel.
1. Use the .tar version of the kernel and flash via Odin
(the same way you'd flash the cf-root kernel you'd mentioned in a post above. I'll assume you know the steps as they're mentioned in chainfire's post. Or there are many posts on that topic)
Advantages: tried and tested route, simple one step method. You're rooted and have a custom kernel in about 30 secs.
Disadvantage: You rely on Odin and the connection to your computer which some don't trust. Increases flash counter.
2. Use the .zip version of the kernel and flash via CWM.
Since in this case you need CWM to start off with, you can use Rachmat3's method described HERE to get temporary CWM first.
Advantages: No computer needed. Everything happens through your phone. Flash counter isnt increased.
Disadvantages: Can be a little finicky at times..but you'll get there eventually. Involves 2 steps. First get temporary CWM, then install custom kernel via cwm.
You can start off with a very popular kernel. Gokhanmoral's siyah kernel.Both the zip and tar versions are available downloadable from HERE
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Another disadvantage of "not using" odin is when you cant enter cwm.
I use cwm and mobile odin.I flashed a kernel and couldnt access cwm nor phone would boot.
So I had to fix it using my pc via odin.