These are custom ROMs for International Galaxy Player 5.0 with minimum modifications. What you get is essentially a stock gingerbread ROM, rooted plus the custom kernel (including CWM) from rumirand.
News and Status
[04/19/2012]Added a rooted XXKPH ROM.
[01/27/2012]Updated to include rj's r10 kernel. (better battery life )
G70XXKPH-rooted-rj14
Based on G70XXKPH stock ROM (Thanks tapioco2000 for providing the stock ROM)
Rooted
rumirand's custom kernel r14 (see this thread for information about the kernel)
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 (included in rumirand's kernel)
Supported locale: English, many EU languages & Korean
G70XXKPF-rooted-rj10
Based on G70XXKPF stock ROM
Rooted
rumirand's custom kernel r10 (see this thread for information about the kernel)
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 (included in rumirand's kernel)
Supported locale: English, many EU languages & Korean
G70ZSKP8-rooted-rj10
Based on G70ZSKP8 stock ROM
Rooted
rumirand's custom kernel r10 (see this thread for information about the kernel)
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7 (included in rumirand's kernel)
Supported locale: English, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional/HK) & Korean (Interesting, no Japanese?)
Previous Versions
G70XXKP8-rooted-rj8 (alternative download link, thanks to Rueben_)
G70ZSKP8-rooted-rj8
How to flash?
Full wipe
Flash using Odin (if you are not sure how to use Odin, do some research about this first)
Restart and you are good to go
Will it work on my Galaxy Player?
Galaxy Player 5.0 International (with a physical home button) WORK
Galaxy Player 5.0 US (without physical home button) DO NOT WORK
Galaxy Player 3.6, 4.0 (US or International) DO NOT WORK
Acknowledgement
Actually I did very little to create this ROM. All credits should go to rumirand and Entropy512 who make the custom kernel and CWM possible. If I miss anyone, just let me know.
Disclaimer
I am not an experienced Android developer and this is my first ROM ever, so don't expect much from me if you run into problems. And I am not responsible for any damage done to your device.
Our first rom for this device? Brilliant thanks, do you plan on doing tweaks in the future to the ROM e.g. making it faster etc. I will try this now and post feed back later
Hers the multi upload link for more choice on were to download.
http://www.multiupload.com/TWIVKOS0KO
EDIT: ROM does not boot up stuck on the Samsung splash screen.
Rueben_ said:
Our first rom for this device? Brilliant thanks, do you plan on doing tweaks in the future to the ROM e.g. making it faster etc. I will try this now and post feed back later
Hers the multi upload link for more choice on were to download.
http://www.multiupload.com/TWIVKOS0KO
EDIT: ROM does not boot up stuck on the Samsung splash screen.
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Have you wipe the cache partition and do a factory reset? If there is old user setting in data partition, it can cause unexpected behavior.
I can do some small tweaks if it doesn't need to go too deep into the system, no guarantee though. Many new features will come from rumirand's kernel actually. e.g. lag-fix should come fairly soon.
WT Ho said:
Have you wipe the cache partition and do a factory reset? If there is old user setting in data partition, it can cause unexpected behavior.
I can do some small tweaks if it doesn't need to go too deep into the system, no guarantee though. Many new features will come from rumirand's kernel actually. e.g. lag-fix should come fairly soon.
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Forgot about that im new to Samsung and Odin, thought it did it for you. Ive just wiped Dalvik cache, wipe data and cache partitions and its WORKED thank you.
Later I will create a full recovery for those who bricked their Galaxy Player.
Good call, a nice easy way to update to a rooted 2.3 if you are on 2.2.
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Just used this to update from 2.2.2 to 2.3.5 on my daughters YP-G70 UK model. Absolutely painless - didn't even have to wipe data! all is working sweet and CWM too. Cheers again.
Higgsy said:
Just used this to update from 2.2.2 to 2.3.5 on my daughters YP-G70 UK model. Absolutely painless - didn't even have to wipe data! all is working sweet and CWM too. Cheers again.
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Glad that it works. A little surprise that it doesn't need a data wipe when going from 2.2.2 to 2.3.5. May be the stock ROM is designed to work with existing data.
Wanted to confirm that the non wipe way works, all settings are saved after update to this rom/kernel...thanks !!!!
Hi, can someone explain the difference between G70XXKPF (What I'm currently on, 2.3.5) and G70ZSKP8 ? Just the included locales?
rumirand said:
Later I will create a full recovery for those who bricked their Galaxy Player.
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YES DO THIS QUICKLY PLEASE!!!! Im trying the Linux hard recovery but I'm very new with Linux and its VERY different from windows so please hurry!!
Naddict said:
Wanted to confirm that the non wipe way works, all settings are saved after update to this rom/kernel...thanks !!!!
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I don't think we have sufficient testing to say for sure that settings will be kept. What firmware are you using currently?
turbanator said:
Hi, can someone explain the difference between G70XXKPF (What I'm currently on, 2.3.5) and G70ZSKP8 ? Just the included locales?
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I didn't do an app by app comparison, but on the surface it looks pretty much the same to me. These ROMs were release in different parts of the world, the major difference is the language support. e.g. ZSKP8 comes with a Chinese keyboard that can do handwritten input.
hello! just wondering, is my device right for this ROM?
Model: YP-G70
Firmware: 2.2.2
Kernal: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
bulid: FROYO.XXKD6
it is galaxy player with mechanical home button purchased in england
thankyou
jamieelockey said:
hello! just wondering, is my device right for this ROM?
Model: YP-G70
Firmware: 2.2.2
Kernal: 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
bulid: FROYO.XXKD6
it is galaxy player with mechanical home button purchased in england
thankyou
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Yes. It will work.
What is running on it now doesn't matter. Only what the device is matters. You confirmed that you have a compatible device.
Does ghetto lagfix work? I have about 30mb free in system partition.. but everytime I go to rstore. My backup I get error.. I have changed rfs. To ext4. In all the right places.. but I edited the md5 file on my phone using es text editor which is built into es file explorer. I don't know what else I could be doing wrong sorry for the rubbish questions
jamieelockey said:
Does ghetto lagfix work? I have about 30mb free in system partition.. but everytime I go to rstore. My backup I get error.. I have changed rfs. To ext4. In all the right places.. but I edited the md5 file on my phone using es text editor which is built into es file explorer. I don't know what else I could be doing wrong sorry for the rubbish questions
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In CWM, under the "Advanced and Debugging Menu", there is an option "Show Log". See if that can produce some useful information about what's happening.
jamieelockey said:
Does ghetto lagfix work? I have about 30mb free in system partition.. but everytime I go to rstore. My backup I get error.. I have changed rfs. To ext4. In all the right places.. but I edited the md5 file on my phone using es text editor which is built into es file explorer. I don't know what else I could be doing wrong sorry for the rubbish questions
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Do you have an sdcard plugged in? I forgot that I didn't have mine in, and was getting errors lol. Silly me. Got it working now.
Yes I have my sd in is it a problem if I do then?
What apps did you remove ans how did you rename everything? Tried everything
THANKS!
Stock Samsung Galaxy S WiFi 5.0
YP-G70 (International Version, from New Zealand with physical home button)
Firmware 2.2.2
Kernal 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1
Build FROYO.XXKG1
--> Flashed XXKPF using Odin3 v1.85 without any problems
Related
[ROM][CWM][KI4] Deodexed & Odexed Stock 2.3.4 & RTL Fix CWM & Jkay Mod compatible
Stock Samsung XWKI4 ROM NO-WIPE
XWKI4
Firmware info
PDA:XWKI4
PHONE: XXKI1
Date: 14/09/2011
Android 2.3.4
Features:
Zipaligned
Rooted
SuperUser
BusyBox
ClockworkMod Recovery 4
CF-Root KI4 Kernel
Removed Bootloader so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig.
Data/app support
Downloads :
Deodexed Rom (Fixed browser lag)
Odexed Rom
RTL FIX (Framework & Browser) For Deodexed Rom only.
Get JKay Themes from Jkay thread.
Instructions:
Install it from recovery
Reboot the device
Enjoy!
Thanks :
@ ChainFire
@ Intratech
@ Dsixda
@ Madmack
Im using the old KH3 compilation, Can I update to this?
Would i be asking too much if i asked for an odexed version as well?
I prefer them because they do tend to be faster.
wow you are so awsome i salute you master.
Thanks Master!
Does this have video Google Talk?
Wanam I install this but the rtl is still very strange on Persian sites
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Hello,
No wipe?
jknvv13 said:
Im using the old KH3 compilation, Can I update to this?
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Yes, you can, but do a Nandroid backup before installing.
petsasj said:
Would i be asking too much if i asked for an odexed version as well?
I prefer them because they do tend to be faster.
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I will do it (after work)
asummerf said:
Does this have video Google Talk?
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No, it's a stock Rom
malavan said:
Wanam I install this but the rtl is still very strange on Persian sites
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Maybe because of fonts, try to change the font, please upload a screen capture.
gabace said:
Hello,
No wipe?
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Yes, it's NO-Wipe
I will do that when go home thanks.
waiting for the odex
thanksssssss
waiting for the odex one
Hi..I have flashed XWKI4 from Samfirmware and it is really faster and smoother than KH3. But i'd like to flash Wanam's odexed version...
looks good! if anyone tried this please tell us the battery life in this.. and i've read
something about bootloader..
does this bootloader makes your usb jig unusable??( I know the rom maker removed this
jsut wanted some info on new firmwares)
wanam your rom has swedish keybord with åäö is there anyway i can save this to use later if you change the stock rom to lite.
malavan said:
wanam your rom has swedish keybord with åäö is there anyway i can save this to use later if you change the stock rom to lite.
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Ok.
Odexed version on line.
Sorry, but what is the RTL FIX?
donalgodon said:
Sorry, but what is the RTL FIX?
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It's for Arabic, Hebrew and Farsi users.
I tried to flash the deodexed version on my THRITY TWO GIGABYTE VERSION of the GT-I9100 running 2.3.3, I9100XXKG1, 2.6.35.7 I9100ZSKG2-CL361136, GINGERBREAD.ZSKG2 which I bought in Taiwan from a Taiwanese carrier, so it's NOT THE CHINESE version with it's unique characteristics (sorry to holler). I rooted it last night with Chainfire's method and simply replaced the kernel KG2 kernel with his and got CWM running and did a backup.
Tonight, I won't use the "n" word, but I tried to flash this as my first ROM from your rather thin directions. I put your ROM as a .zip in my /USB storage folder, booted into CWM recovery and flashed it using CWM. I did not wipe or erase anything as I haven't gotten around to upgrading my Titanium backup to pro and doing a super thorough backup yet (paid market not working here in Taiwan). All seemed to go well. When I rebooted it took a long time. Once booted it kept telling me phone.android.com was "force close". In "about" it showed 2.3.4, and all the following 3 categories to be KI4.
I rebooted into CWM and restored my original setup (shouted above) with no problem.
1 Could there be an issue because I have a 32GB model and the partition table isn't "normal"?
2 Do I need to flash a modem or something else, so that is why the radio was force close?
3 Should I have wiped anything? Non-Wipe to me meant, don't wipe anything since this was seemingly near "stock".
4 Am I stupid?
5 All/combo of the above.
I realised I didn't say thanks to Wanam....Thanks
My money's on the non-wipe thing. The android version you had previously is way too old compared to this one, totally different base (well not totally, but still).
So yea, i'd suggest a wipe.
BTW I purchased Titanium backup before paid market came to Greece. There's a paypal purchase option, google it.
I'm currently on KF1, can i just flash this with no wipe ? And can I just reload my old CSC ?
Hi all,
This is my first android device. Its currently a stock model with gingerbread 2.3.5. I've been doing some reading and see that there are some newer versions of the OS that can be installed on this device. Some work, some don't. What is the most recent verson of the OS that works 100% (if any) and some detailed instructions on how to install? And also how to revert back to the original OS (I don't want to brick the device).
Cheers!
tls1tls1
tls1tls1 said:
Hi all,
This is my first android device. Its currently a stock model with gingerbread 2.3.5. I've been doing some reading and see that there are some newer versions of the OS that can be installed on this device. Some work, some don't. What is the most recent verson of the OS that works 100% (if any) and some detailed instructions on how to install? And also how to revert back to the original OS (I don't want to brick the device).
Cheers!
tls1tls1
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The most recent *stock* rom is XXKPL for int'l. You can still use it on a USA, but you will need to flash Entropy512's kernel afterwards so your buttons work. To install xxkpl, there is a link near the end of the xxkph thread (or Google it). You will need the 'tar' release (the oldest) of Entropy's kernel. Download a program called Odin, put your device in download mode (reboot while holding volume down), and flash XXKPL by clicking on 'PDA' and browsing to the appropriate tar file. Your device will reboot. You still want it in download mode, so before it reboots, hold volume down again. This time, click on PDA and select the kernel's tar file. Let it flash, reboot, and profit. :thumbup:
(Follow Entropy's instructions on how to update to his latest kernel)
Sent from my YP-G70
So we can onyl safely upgrade to 2.3.6? No honeycomb, no ice cream? unless you are prepared to lose majour functionality such as camera, wifi, micro usb, etc ?
Thanks!
Terry
tls1tls1 said:
So we can onyl safely upgrade to 2.3.6? No honeycomb, no ice cream? unless you are prepared to lose majour functionality such as camera, wifi, micro usb, etc ?
Thanks!
Terry
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That's basically correct. Only one ics rom has Bluetooth working, and none have the camera. However any gingerbread rom should be fine, not just stock - some of them are themed to look like ics though.
Sent from my YP-G70
So what's the difference between rooting, ROM, Kernel, and OS? Is it just 3 different acronyms for the same thing? Or are they different layers of software one on top of the next?
thanks!
tls1
tls1tls1 said:
So what's the difference between rooting, ROM, Kernel, and OS? Is it just 3 different acronyms for the same thing? Or are they different layers of software one on top of the next?
thanks!
tls1
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Rooting is gaining access and permissions to every file in the system. (The system being Android / Linux)
Kernel is the layer inbetween the hardware and software, it is basically the traffic light saying "OK you go, OK now you, you run this for this long and then stop " ect.
ROM is the version of the OS, Android it the OS in this case. The ROM is the version or a customized varient of Android.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda app-developers app
Mevordel said:
... any gingerbread rom should be fine, not just stock ...
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Is there a list of non gingerbread ROMs ?
Also, will I have to root the device and install a new kernel before installing a ROM ? (or just root). ?
please excuse the simpleton questions
thanks!
tls1
Your all anwsers are here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
NomenNescio11 said:
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
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I am not sure about CF-Root, but I recommend siyah kernels because its safer. It should also work with your firmware version. If you are on 4.0.4, best not to have CF-Root and wipe data through CWM since you might brick your phone. CWM also comes with siyah
Sent from my potato.
I have 4.0.3.
Thank you for your answer!
however...
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
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Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from www.gohkanmoral.com ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
Sun90 said:
Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from wwwgohkanmoralcom ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
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Thank you a million!! I would have surely downloaded v5.0. Well, I guess it is time to give it a try. I'll report when it is done. Hope this works!
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
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If you have problems while installing custom ROMs you can always ask in this thread and not creating a new one. Good luck
Sent from my potato.
the saga continues...custom roms...
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
Your original ROM doesn't matter. Just make sure your kernel supports the custom ROM then it will work.
Sent from my potato running a potato.
NomenNescio11 said:
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
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the best way to say what is your best option is to try ROM by ROM
seriously, read the descriptions and choose the one that fits your needs, but before flashing new roms always do a nandroid backup, so you can restore your previous rom in case of troubles or if you just not like the new one
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?
I'm trying to root+cwm my brother's sgs2 to bring it back to life (so much lagg).
I've done this with my sgs3 but it's tedious trying to find the right method and files for this particular device.
I have searched these forums but am not reassured that I'm going about this the right way to get the rooting process over and done with as there doesnt seem to be much info on rooting 4.1.2. Better to be safe and ask than to be sorry...
Device Info:
PDA: i9100XWLSD
Phone: i9100XXLS8
CSC: i9100ojvls6
Basebrand: i9100XXLS8
Build: JZO54KJ9100XWLSD
Kernel: 3.0.31-889555 dpi @ dell 228 #3 smp preempt TJ31 14 48 54 KST 2013
Android version: 4.1.2
This thread says I have to look under kernel version for something similar to 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 but this info seems to have been moved from kernel version with 4.1.2.
I'm guessing that i should use CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip based on my CSC but don't see anywhere in this thread if I can use this rooting method for 4.1.2.
This thread also asks you to look at kernel code similar to XWLPX-NEE but this does not exist under kernel version on my phone. Now I'm not sure if I should use XWLSD (bootloop fixed) or XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean) as both of these are relevant to my device info.
Or should i use this method and run superoneclick later?
Any clarification would be thanked and appreciated!
jbonetwo said:
I'm trying to root+cwm my brother's sgs2 to bring it back to life (so much lagg).
I've done this with my sgs3 but it's tedious trying to find the right method and files for this particular device.
I have searched these forums but am not reassured that I'm going about this the right way to get the rooting process over and done with as there doesnt seem to be much info on rooting 4.1.2. Better to be safe and ask than to be sorry...
Device Info:
PDA: i9100XWLSD
Phone: i9100XXLS8
CSC: i9100ojvls6
Basebrand: i9100XXLS8
Build: JZO54KJ9100XWLSD
Kernel: 3.0.31-889555 dpi @ dell 228 #3 smp preempt TJ31 14 48 54 KST 2013
Android version: 4.1.2
This thread says I have to look under kernel version for something similar to 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526 but this info seems to have been moved from kernel version with 4.1.2.
I'm guessing that i should use CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip based on my CSC but don't see anywhere in this thread if I can use this rooting method for 4.1.2.
This thread also asks you to look at kernel code similar to XWLPX-NEE but this does not exist under kernel version on my phone. Now I'm not sure if I should use XWLSD (bootloop fixed) or XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean) as both of these are relevant to my device info.
Or should i use this method and run superoneclick later?
Any clarification would be thanked and appreciated!
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use a custom kernel (eg siyah,dorimanx...etc)that comes pro-rooted and CWM installed.
link for dorimanx kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1617219
link for siyah kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
download the TAR version of the kernel and flash it with odin 3.07.
how to use odin:
download odin http://d-h.st/SdH
boot your phone in download mode (Press and hold the Volume Down key, Home button (middle key), and Power button simultaneously. A warning message will appear on the next screen. Press the Volume Up key to continue).
open odin,click on PDA,choose your downloaded kernel,and start flashing.
hope it helps.
No problem asking, but its not that there isnt much info about rooting, its that there is far too much.
My answer depends on exactly what you want, with a view to present and future desires.
If you want root and cwm you can flash apollo/siyah or philz kernel.You can do it by odin, or see what signed zips are available to use stock recovery.
You should also run a kernel cleaning script.
So what you're saying is kernel version, csc etc. all dont matter as long as its simply an i9100 running 4.1.2 when using the above siyah/dorimanx/phillz methods?
I intend to keep it as stock as possible (my bro's terrified of rooting) until he sees its safe and wants features only available in other roms at which point i'll probably use cyanogenmod with no custom kernels.
My question (how to root when on 4.1.2 for my particular hardware) is probably what most new rooters for the i9100 come to this section of the forum for today. But unfortunately the stickies give you the idea 'do not use this method unless made for your exact device!!'
or maybe its just me...
i think i'll go the philz route for pure stock experience. i have trouble figuring out which version i need based on what my about page says:
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
or
XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean)
??
jbonetwo said:
I'm trying to root+cwm my brother's sgs2 to bring it back to life (so much lagg).
I've done this with my sgs3 but it's tedious trying to find the right method and files for this particular device.
I have searched these forums but am not reassured that I'm going about this the right way to get the rooting process over and done with as there doesnt seem to be much info on rooting 4.1.2. Better to be safe and ask than to be sorry...
Device Info:
PDA: i9100XWLSD
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jbonetwo said:
i think i'll go the philz route for pure stock experience. i have trouble figuring out which version i need based on what my about page says:
XWLSD (bootloop fixed)
or
XXLS8-FOP (Jellybean)
??
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PDA refers to the build version of the firmware so,use the XWLSD version
LYandroid said:
PDA refers to the build version of the firmware so,use the XWLSD version
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Thank you!!
Wow i don't know what you guys are talking about
But if you just need to root your device why don't you try
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
1-klick and root
And if you need to install cwm you just have to download rom manager from playstore - he will automatically install the latest cwm for your device
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No. Do not use Rom Manager on the I9100/T/G/M/P. At all. Ever. It will break recovery/cause bootloops eventually, which will require an wipe and/or an Odin flash to recover.
Besides, any recovery flashed on its own on this phone will only persist until the next reboot anyway, due to recovery being baked into the kernel/not on a separate partition like many other devices.
Flash a custom kernel of your choice = rooted phone + CWM & you can then flash whatever custom rom/kernel you want from there. No need to flash CWM separately.
MistahBungle said:
No. Do not use Rom Manager on the I9100/T/G/M/P. At all. Ever. It will break recovery/cause bootloops eventually, which will require an wipe and/or an Odin flash to recover.
Besides, any recovery flashed on its own on this phone will only persist until the next reboot anyway, due to recovery being baked into the kernel/not on a separate partition like many other devices.
Flash a custom kernel of your choice = rooted phone + CWM & you can then flash whatever custom rom/kernel you want from there. No need to flash CWM separately.
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Didn't know it shouldn't be used on these models, only tested it with my phone.
however how do i know which model he is using? I'm a bit confused know
Nevertheless, sry for giving false information, never would have thought it could break the phone cause it says in rom manager it will find the fitting cwm ...:screwy:
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All good Yeah, Rom Manager breaks stuff. You might get away with using it for a while (maybe even a long while), but in most cases it do the things I mentioned sooner or later. CWM has everything you need anyway.
How do you know what model someone is using ? Ask them.
MistahBungle said:
All good Yeah, Rom Manager breaks stuff. You might get away with using it for a while (maybe even a long while), but in most cases it do the things I mentioned sooner or later. CWM has everything you need anyway.
How do you know what model someone is using ? Ask them.
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Ah okay thought u saw it in his information ...
Well okay but for me it worked, i just used it to install temporarily cwm. Afterwards i flashed a new rom and yeah ...with that you have cwm anyway.
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Well this didn't go at all as I'd hoped even if it could be worse:
-rooted using Philz XWLSD (fixed for bootloop) and confirmed supersu was working
-made a nandroid backup in philz
-did a data wipe>clean for new rom as planning to install cm 10.1.3
-wiped cache & dalvik cache
-realized i should probably make a 'clean' stock version first to give my bro the option of choosing stock or cm
-restored the nandroid and rebooted
Now I'm stuck at the samsung logo on boot. Not sure how to go forward as this is my first boot issue ever after flashing 50+ roms on the s3 using cwm.
Installing cm thereafter resulted in no issues but it'd be nice to know i could go back to stock if my bro wanted
jbonetwo said:
Well this didn't go at all as I'd hoped even if it could be worse:
-rooted using Philz XWLSD (fixed for bootloop) and confirmed supersu was working
-made a nandroid backup in philz
-did a data wipe>clean for new rom as planning to install cm 10.1.3
-wiped cache & dalvik cache
-realized i should probably make a 'clean' stock version first to give my bro the option of choosing stock or cm
-restored the nandroid and rebooted
Now I'm stuck at the samsung logo on boot. Not sure how to go forward as this is my first boot issue ever after flashing 50+ roms on the s3 using cwm.
Installing cm thereafter resulted in no issues but it'd be nice to know i could go back to stock if my bro wanted
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Well i don't really see a reason why the restore didn't work. I would try to make a complete wipe after restoring and than run the backup again...sometimes that helps ...
If no try to flash a custom rom first with the same Android version like ur stock rom and afterwards try to restore ....
It sounds not very logical but i had to do that often :banghead:
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Muthzer the One said:
Well i don't really see a reason why the restore didn't work. I would try to make a complete wipe after restoring and than run the backup again...sometimes that helps ...
If no try to flash a custom rom first with the same Android version like ur stock rom and afterwards try to restore ....
It sounds not very logical but i had to do that often :banghead:
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Apparently the problem was that philz does not backup the /preload/ partition by default which results in the bootloop. The only possibility is flashing the original fw via odin and trying to integrate that /preload/ partition with my current (incomplete) nandroid. Will need some time to test this as my brother is currently quite happy with cm.
Yeah.....I've run into that preload issue with PhilZ myself........
There is a thread on here by Chainfire for one of his creations called mobile Odin.....it allows you to flash a firmware 'in phone' without the use of a PC or PC based Odin.......
With regards to integrating two partial backups.....I'd be surprised if that worked.....integration IS probably possible..... But then you have to modify the MD5 file in order for the recovery to accept and flash the integrated backup.....from what I understand, the MD5 acts *like* a numerical 'bar code'.......
In the same way that a bar code is linked to a specific product, the MD5 is linked to a specific backup or other flashable zip.....I believe it 'encodes' the size, number of folders/files etc......if the MD5 info is a mismatch to the zip, cwm 'scratches it's head' and refuses to flash it........
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