Hey guys, I've had my S2 for about a month and decided to root it using Chain fire's post. I have the Telstra firmware(just incase), stock kernel and CF-root kernel, after rooting I flashed the stock kernel to remove the warning triangle, I still had root access and then tried using CWM zImage via the app... my phone rebooted into recovery mode but says:
-- copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Updating application..
successfull...--Applying Multi-CSC...
Installing " "
Can't access to '/system/csc/TEL/sytem/
Successfully applied multi-CSC
then finally the normal(not clockworkmod from root) android recover options appear.
Does anyone know of a different root to CF-Root where I can use a stock kernel that doesn't hijack the recovery options?.
dylan1232 said:
Hey guys, I've had my S2 for about a month and decided to root it using Chain fire's post. I have the Telstra firmware(just incase), stock kernel and CF-root kernel, after rooting I flashed the stock kernel to remove the warning triangle, I still had root access and then tried using CWM zImage via the app... my phone rebooted into recovery mode but says:
-- copying media files...
Successfully copied meida files
# MANUAL MODE #
-- Updating application..
successfull...--Applying Multi-CSC...
Installing " "
Can't access to '/system/csc/TEL/sytem/
Successfully applied multi-CSC
then finally the normal(not clockworkmod from root) android recover options appear.
Does anyone know of a different root to CF-Root where I can use a stock kernel that doesn't hijack the recovery options?.
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Recovery is part of the kernel, so all kernels will overwrite the recovery when you flash them.
Follow the guide in the cf-root thread to the letter to get CWM and remove the yellow triangle, or buy a USB jig and use it to reset counter and remove the yellow triangle.
I did exactly as the guide says, recovery now only works if I don't use a stock kernel.
I went into download mode, opened odin making sure repartition isn't checked, loaded CF-root-KF4.tar, got root access, the phone rebooted i made sure it was rooted and checked out CWM recovery then went into download mode again and flashed the stock kernel from Intratech's Telstra Carrier branded firmwares Thread and root was fine so I checked CWM recovery and it was gone, I then extracted zImage from the CFroot I flashed and placed on the phone /sdcard I ran CWManager clciked flash kernel>Zimage and it rebooted into the normal recovery mode with CSC crap there still.
How is there not a root program that doesn't modify (doesn't change features) recovery mode? I'd like to update by KIES in future and need to keep the stock kernel I believe.
Other root methods are posted on XDA .
jje
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No useless posts please
it wasn't useless there are other methods ie super one click root
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Other methods to root
Zergrush
Superoneclickroot
You *need* a custom kernel in order to have CWM recovery on the SGS2, if you just want root, you can flash a root kernel, then flash your stock kernel.
You will LOSE CWM but KEEP root.
Also CF-root is a stock kernel, just with a modified initramfs (added root and CWM recovery)
I think JJ was referring to searching the forum and you will find the other methods..... So not useless unless you need spoon feeding
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When I said Useless I mean not being helpful, and it wasn't I've checked the forums which I thought I read superoneclick doesn't work on retail phones.
and on the and then there was root I saw the guide has been super-ceded by CF-root, most guides on youtube are CF-root I'll have to just look around more.
@Veyka is the superoneclick root working? and what's the alternative you suggest?.
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Hey
I just flashed VillainRom KG3 with CWM and I lost root acces. I have the ninethephine kernel (or so)
In on holiday and forgot my usb cable. Is there a way to get root acces back so I can flash MIUI?
Thx
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If you flashed CF-Root at least once, you have an app called CWM. Now, download and flash CF-Root from within CWM app's flash kernel functionality. I did it once and it works. CF-Root comes with root so you'll instantly be rooted. The same can be done with Rom Manager app too, I think but I haven't tried that.
Lol I just could flash the rom from CWM.
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Once rooted and with CWM you can flash most custom roms via CWM including kernels .
A good tip is to leave the rom you flash on SD card you can then easily reflash in case of problems .
jje
Another idea: install superuser and busybox from the market and see if you get your root back?
I don't know how you lost your root so these ideas may be crap, but you can always try, LOL...
Look for the CWM apk and download SU from Market, install both then reboot.
When I use the CWM to make a backup, it reboots into the recovery mode (refer to the capture screen) and can not do the backup. What should I do?
(P.S. I have successfully done the backup once I rooted the GS2, however, I can not do it now)
Thanks for all your help in advance.
I believe you need Recovery 2e to be able to use all of CWM's functions. Have you flashed any of ChainFire's insecure kernels? If not, have a look in the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have a simillar issue and I wondered if it was because I flashed the stock kernel over the top of the CF root kernel to get rid of the orange triangle - did you do the same?
When I rooted with CF only my backup worked but I had the orange triangle.
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You're seemed to delete CWM through KERNEL overwriting or something similar. Try to flash with any kernel with CWM. The best way for such a recovery is to take CF root kernel with CWM. CWM will come back for sure
It happened to me too. When I tried CF's instructions to remove the yellow triangle I lost CWM Recovery (root and su remains), don't know what I did wrong (tried several times step by step). So finally I gave up and ordered USB JIG from ebay.
Hahaha, you could've just flashed a custom kernal again and there is your custom recovery. No need for that jig.
Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
Jamie1029 said:
Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
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save the rom of your choosing on your phones usb storage...there you can flash it easily...so download rom and you will find it if you go in my files then search the folder download and it should be there ready for you in a zip file..
just follow the instructions at the main page of the rom thread that you want to flash and you should be fine..
first though if you are not already make sure you flash a cf root kernel so you get rooted and then go ahead and flash a rom....once you have cf on then you should have cwm were you can flash your rom through there...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
follow the guide in that link (im sure you have done but its late here so sorry) and then will see you have cwm and then flash your rom of your choosing
I'm rooted but I rooted the old way --> flashed an insecure kernel, downloaded this program called S2 root and rooted via USB, then flashed the original kernel back. It appears that by doing it this way, I don't have clockworkmod recovery..
Should I always flash using the way you said?
Ok.. so let me go through the process..
1) Get a CF root Kernel which will allow me to have cwm. Question: Does the kernel version always have to match the 'ROM' version? When I updated to KJ2 I see that under phone info the 'Baseband Version' reads I9100XXKI4. Does baseband mean ROM, i.e. I have KI4 ROM but KJ2 kernel?
2) Flash following instructions from the modified ROM. I can simply store the rom on my phones memory and flash from there. Do I have to do anything after this? e.g. wouldnt I have to flash another kernel from that modified ROM, and in doing so would I lose my root and cwm? How important it for ROMS to match kernels?
Also, when I install the CF root kernel I get the yellow triangle on boot right.. I read the method on your link to remove it but it seems complicated. What is he actually doing to remove the triangle? Is he flashing back the original kernel?
The method he mentioned is the easiest way to flash a custom kernel, without having the yellow triangle.
The kernel doesn't have to match the ROM version. A custom kernel, e.g. like hardcore's speedmod (can be found in the original android section) installs root and CWM automatically.
Flash the custom kernel with Odin. The yellow triangle should appear after that. But CWM should be available and you're rooted now.
Reflash the original Kernel with CWM to remove the yellow triangle.
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Jamie1029 said:
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Any stock kernel is flashed through ODIN after rooting to get rid of yellow triangle. Afterwards, to flash any kernel of your choice, use DarkyROM tool.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ficeto.darkyrom&hl=en
Just copy the kernel tar file in to your usb storage and you can flash the kernel within phone using darkyrom tool (no need of pc). Also this method won't give you back the yellow triangle again.
And to be safe, it's a wise idea to buy an USB jig to reset your binary counter.
Thanks for your help Droid. Interesting I noticed that I did not get the yellow triangle after flashing siyah kernel over cwm. Original kernel before that was the stock one modified as per crikelos instructions to get the speedmod.. is that normal?
Ohh I don't get the binary counter thing. Why do I need to reset it? And how and why can a USB jig do this? A link would help. Thanks!
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Hi all,
i got a new SGS2 and i started to root / kernel / roms. Everything was ok until i soft-bricked.
So i managed to install the 2.3.5 Stock Rom (as nothing else i found worked), but i believed it also overwritten the PIT file (i know, i was a newbie).
Now every time i try to install a kernel, it hangs at the loading with the yellow exclamation point. Can only reboot and enter in download mode. Some kernels let me enter in restore mode.
please note that 2.3.5 is working perfectly fine and no issues there. but i want to try some kernels and ROMs.
thank you,
Edit: Sorry, maybe I didn't fully understand your problem. I assume you don't have root anymore? Try the zergrush method with tool SuperOneClick v2.3.1. Thread posts report working with SGS2 (not G model).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682#
OR,
Flash DarkKnight kernel v2.3 (based on siyahkernel) with auto root fixed.
Flash with Odin or CWM. I use it!
http://checkrom.com/threads/kernel-darkknight-v2-3-updated-dec-1.265/
Or, after zergrush root, Try flash siyahkernel v2.3 via Odin. Find it in XDA Original Android Development.
There is a .tar file download to flash with Odin or .zip file download with CWM Recovery.
Don't forget to at least read posts
1 & 2 (faq) as well as the last few pages of the thread before posting any questions.
If successful, you should have a new CWM Recovery v5.xx as well.
Once installed, I do recommend using CPU governor "smartassV2". Read on and you'll find more about that
After root Another way is to extract the "zimage" from the download, put on sdcard and flash with a app such as Hellcat's kTool found free on the Market.
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool
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Hi,
i was thinking about rooting my Galaxy S3 with CFRoot, however i've noticed that it doesnt contain CWM recovery anymore and uses the stock recovery.
How can i root it with CFroot and then be able to flash .zip files (some mod's that i found interesting) ? I want to keep it stock as much as possible
Thanks in advanced
carlcox89 said:
Hi,
i was thinking about rooting my Galaxy S3 with CFRoot, however i've noticed that it doesnt contain CWM recovery anymore and uses the stock recovery.
How can i root it with CFroot and then be able to flash .zip files (some mod's that i found interesting) ? I want to keep it stock as much as possible
Thanks in advanced
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Install the recovery with mobile Odin. Grab tar files in recovery threads.
Use CF root 6.4 with CWM recovery as normal .
jje
get the recovery form original android development section and flash using mobile / pc odin
else, just use cf root 6.4 with pc odin (got root + cwm app + cwm recovery)