Hello
I tried hard to install CWM but couldn't
I got the cf-root from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
downloading and trying both CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5.zip
and CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.zip
thinks you may need to know:
-I updated my device to 2.3.5 using kies
-my Kernal version 2.6.35.9-I9100JPKJ2
-I root the device using: SuperOneClickv2.3.3
- when I used the odin to download the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_KI4-v4.4-CWM4.zip couldn't transfer data to device
So I don't know what to do?
You could use mobile odin as you have root
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just odin any rooted kernel like siyah or speedmod, they come with CWM
Exactly, Set your phone in "download mode"
connect to odin
and flash by choosing the kernel tar file as PDA
thanks for replay
But I used the stock one and I would like to keep it
As far as I know, you need to flash whole kernel if you wan't to get cwm
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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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i have samsung galaxy s2 gt I9100 on GB 2.3.4. i tried using odin over and over again and would always stop at flashing cf root tar on flashing Zimage, in the end i used doomlords root tool then i used chainfires InitialCFRootFlasher.zip and installed zImage manually then i had cwm manager, so made back a backup, then installed mobile odin. is it possible that i will have the same problems with mobile odin does anyone no even if i get pro version
bombaybadboy said:
i have samsung galaxy s2 gt I9100 on GB 2.3.4. i tried using odin over and over again and would always stop at flashing cf root tar on flashing Zimage, in the end i used doomlords root tool then i used chainfires InitialCFRootFlasher.zip and installed zImage manually then i had cwm manager, so made back a backup, then installed mobile odin. is it possible that i will have the same problems with mobile odin does anyone no even if i get pro version
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mobile odin will not give u trouble the way pc version will
bombaybadboy said:
i have samsung galaxy s2 gt I9100 on GB 2.3.4. i tried using odin over and over again and would always stop at flashing cf root tar on flashing Zimage, in the end i used doomlords root tool then i used chainfires InitialCFRootFlasher.zip and installed zImage manually then i had cwm manager, so made back a backup, then installed mobile odin. is it possible that i will have the same problems with mobile odin does anyone no even if i get pro version
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For Mobile Odin Lite app, you have to install the FlashKernel I9100 v2.0 apk.
Does this work on your phone?
I have read your post in Mobile Odin thread and had in mind that this did not work either.
You have to download the FlashKernel zip file, extract with 7zip (you know it now) and copy the apk file to your phone.
Then click the apk file on your phone (with any explorer app, or stock My Data app) and click "Install".
If you are rooted, the FlashKernel I9100 v2.0 app should be installed.
After that, install Mobile Odin Lite app (the same way).
I would always recommend to check the free/lite version first before buying the paid/pro app.
Good luck !
i already found the right add on apk and installed it, its all set up and ready to go, just was a little scared that it might have the same problems as the pc odin. i was a little worried that if mobile odin came across a problem that it wouldnt back down and do a bit of damage. i have had to go the hard way round rooting and installing cwm i was worried that there was some type of lock on my kernel from the people that sold me phone. im a newby with galaxy s2. thankyou all for you help
thankyou, i took a chance and tried, just updated from GB 2.3.4 to GB 2.3.6 with mobile odin and it seems to have worked, made me sweat a bit with this week old phone but all seems to be well thanks again guys
I was going to root my S2 today as I have had it for a while and want to root and update my rom or install a custom rom. CF hasn't made an insecure kernal for KH2. A few users had the same problem and used KH3 as stated by CF but some ended up running into difficult problems and some had no problem.
Should I use KH3 to root or should I use another method. I only want to root gingerbread so I can back up app data. I might then factory reset and update the stock rom or flash CM10 and then restore the app data.
Try using siyah kernel, same process...flash via Odin but with siyah there is a .zip and a .tar make sure you choose tar
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bhavik_sheth said:
I was going to root my S2 today as I have had it for a while and want to root and update my rom or install a custom rom. CF hasn't made an insecure kernal for KH2. A few users had the same problem and used KH3 as stated by CF but some ended up running into difficult problems and some had no problem.
Should I use KH3 to root or should I use another method. I only want to root gingerbread so I can back up app data. I might then factory reset and update the stock rom or flash CM10 and then restore the app data.
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Firstly, CF-Root doesn't use insecure kernels, it uses modified kernels, but thats OK. Here is a link to a one click root solution made by a reputable developer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Scroll down the first post and you shall find the instructions. I believe the second post has a link to all the insecure kernels, including KH2 (I checked), and if you scroll down that link a little more, you shall find your original KH2 kernel to flash back to stop the yellow triangle showing at boot, but if you are immediately flashing a custom ROM, that is fine.
This method however will not grant you ClockWorkMod so you can flash a kernel such as Siyah Kernel, make sure to download the GB kernel, not the latest ICS kernel! Here is a link to the GB kernel: http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/03/19/siyahkernel-v2-6-14/
Flash this using Odin. Put the .tar file in the PDA section on Odin once you have put your phone in download mode, killed off any Kies processes on your computer, and click start. This will add a new custom kernel to your phone, granting you ClockWorkMod Recovery, allowing you to flash a custom ROM.
Before progressing any further, back up your phone by booting into CWM (home button + power button + volume up button).
Also, download EFS Pro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 This tool backs up your EFS folder which contains your IMEI which can be damaged easily when flashing custom ROM's and you don't want to do that!
themadba said:
Firstly, CF-Root doesn't use insecure kernels, it uses modified kernels, but thats OK. Here is a link to a one click root solution made by a reputable developer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Scroll down the first post and you shall find the instructions. I believe the second post has a link to all the insecure kernels, including KH2 (I checked), and if you scroll down that link a little more, you shall find your original KH2 kernel to flash back to stop the yellow triangle showing at boot, but if you are immediately flashing a custom ROM, that is fine.
This method however will not grant you ClockWorkMod so you can flash a kernel such as Siyah Kernel, make sure to download the GB kernel, not the latest ICS kernel! Here is a link to the GB kernel: http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/03/19/siyahkernel-v2-6-14/
Flash this using Odin. Put the .tar file in the PDA section on Odin once you have put your phone in download mode, killed off any Kies processes on your computer, and click start. This will add a new custom kernel to your phone, granting you ClockWorkMod Recovery, allowing you to flash a custom ROM.
Before progressing any further, back up your phone by booting into CWM (home button + power button + volume up button).
Also, download EFS Pro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 This tool backs up your EFS folder which contains your IMEI which can be damaged easily when flashing custom ROM's and you don't want to do that!
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What if I want to just update my S2 to the latest stock rom and not have a custom rom. Do I have to flash back to the original kernel to be able to update the stock rom? Once I update to the latest stock rom, will my phone still be rooted or will I have to root it again?
You would have to root it again. But Chainfire should have all the modified kernels for 4.0.3 ready for your use anyway.
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So after I flash the insecure kernel to root my phone (gingerbread), shall I flash back to the original kernel?
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Yeah it stops the yellow warning triangle being displayed at boot. Your custom flash counter will increase but it can easily be reset by buying a USB jig off eBay.
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So I should flash back to original kernel and then update to ics and then root again?
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Or just flash Siyah kernel via Odin and then flash a custom ROM which should automatically root your phone. If not, just find a CF-Root kernel for your firmware and all shall be good.
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There isn't a CF-Root Kernel for me which is why I created this thread to ask for the second best method to rooting a gingerbread S2 or if I should use KH3 CF-Root Kernel to root. I'm only rooting so I can back up app data using titanium. This is my first time rooting and flashing and I was going to root using CF-Root until I couldn't find a modified kernel for me.
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I told you how to in my first post, what are you on about! You haven't thanked anyone for any help, so I'm finished helping you. God sake.
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Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
koolroskii said:
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
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You can try flashing a zip file in stock recovery that will give you temporary Cwm. From that you can flash any kernel you want.
And I have no idea where to get that file...
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koolroskii said:
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
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try using a different .zip file from that of CF-Root
koolroskii said:
Hi was looking for some help with an issue.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
IML74K.XWL7
Kernel:: 3.0.15-1900XWL7-CL340913 [email protected] #3
I have some moisture damage so cannot connect via usb to use odin pc.
I'm trying to get CF-Root kernel so I can use CWM to flash RR 2.6.1
I select the tar CF-Root file : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 from "open file" and then select flash firmware, it says its flashing kernel and then resets the phone as if it has worked but the kernel remains the same, it hasnt worked.
What am I doing wrong here? Never had a problem with Mobile Odin before.
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Root for i9100 running ICS
No Usb Reqd
Read This
[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel
For this u don need mobile odin..
mobile odin requires root ... and ur phone is not rooted now so root it using the guide
neerajganga said:
mobile odin requires root ... and ur phone is not rooted now so root it using the guide
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He is rooted:
koolroskii said:
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
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cheers guys, i got it all sorted, not sure how but cwm appeared in my app list and i was able to install remix resurrection 2.6.1, so happy days.
I am running unbranded ICS 4.0.3 with root access.
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u r rooted ? and can't simply enter recover and flash whatever u want?!!
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Guys I need help with rooting and installing CWM recovery on my phone so i can install custom roms. Im running on stock 4.03 ZSLPE...What is the safest way for me without bricking my phone. Because 1 of my friends super bricked his phone after trying to install a custom rom..Plz help
Try cf-foot ( kernel ) or try the zip methord ( i forgot the link , search in google ,this is a little bit safer )
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Mebin Robin said:
Try cf-foot ( kernel ) or try the zip methord ( i forgot the link , search in google ,this is a little bit safer )
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Cf root will just root the phone ryt ?? What i want is to have CWM recovery to be able to install custom roms
pasanjay said:
Cf root will just root the phone ryt ?? What i want is to have CWM recovery to be able to install custom roms
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Cf root will give u root and CWM recovery, so u're be able to install custom rom
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Get desired rom (kernel too if you want)
3. Place everything in Externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Power+Home+Vol up)
5. Use stock recovery to flash CWM
6. Backup Current stock rom
7. Wipe the usual
8. Flash Custom rom (Or just kernel)
9. Reboot
10. ?? Profit ??
Now you got Custom rom or Kernel + Full stock rom backup (can always get stock rom from sammobile if you lose it)
-Grift- said:
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Get desired rom (kernel too if you want)
3. Place everything in Externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Power+Home+Vol up)
5. Use stock recovery to flash CWM
6. Backup Current stock rom
7. Wipe the usual
8. Flash Custom rom (Or just kernel)
9. Reboot
10. ?? Profit ??
Now you got Custom rom or Kernel + Full stock rom backup (can always get stock rom from sammobile if you lose it)
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Thank u for the response. But im a bit scared flash or wipe in temp touch recovery. Because a friend of mine got his s2 super bricked while trying to flash on stock 4.04 kernel. does this emcc bug affect 4.03 stock kernels as well? So can i just flash the latest Siyah Kernel using ODIN ??
Any time you root/flash a Rom theres a chance to brick your phone. What -Grift- said is the easiest and best way to flash a custom Rom in my opinion. Just make a Nandroid backup, delete data and cache, install the zip file from your SD card. I've flashed 4 Roms so far with this phone, all successfully. Currently I'm running Cyanogenmod 7 on my DINC 2. Good luck on whatever method you choose.
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Go into download mode, connect your phone to your computer and use Odin to flash a custom kernel to your phone. That done, you have root and you're safe from the emmc superbug. (EDIT: although 4.0.3 doesnt have the bug, if thats what is bothering you) You can then flash a custom rom or whatever else you please. Use the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com
Instructions on how to use Odin are available all over this site and on the web in general. Search and you'll get it.
If you don't wanna use Odin, your only other option is flashing temporary CWM. Search for rachmat3's method or use the one mentioned above. All three are equally safe provided you read up on the procedure adequately.
99.9% of the phones getting bricked is coz people jump headlong into the procedure without first bothering to educate themselves on how to go about it. They get what they deserve.
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If noobs on xda have taught me one thing, its that smartphones just aren't for everyone.
Or just wipe only when you have flash the rom (custom recoveries are safe e.g siyah dorimanx)
Edit: AFAIK 4.0.3 are safe the bug is with leaked 4.0.4?
HAXTREME said:
Go into download mode, connect your phone to your computer and use Odin to flash a custom kernel to your phone. That done, you have root and you're safe from the emmc superbug. (EDIT: although 4.0.3 doesnt have the bug, if thats what is bothering you) You can then flash a custom rom or whatever else you please. Use the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com
Instructions on how to use Odin are available all over this site and on the web in general. Search and you'll get it.
If you don't wanna use Odin, your only other option is flashing temporary CWM. Search for rachmat3's method or use the one mentioned above. All three are equally safe provided you read up on the procedure adequately.
99.9% of the phones getting bricked is coz people jump headlong into the procedure without first bothering to educate themselves on how to go about it. They get what they deserve.
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If noobs on xda have taught me one thing, its that smartphones just aren't for everyone.
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Thank you for the info. I know few things about rooting and custom roms. I have flashed so moany roms with my HTC. Im new to samsung and odin. Thats why i wanted to make sure before doing anything stupid.
Thank u all for the help. I successfuly flashed Siyah kernel to get root and CWM