hey i have a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100
i have been reading for days about how to root and i think i might have the jist of things but kernals, flashing, firmwares..?
What i would really like to do is get rid of the orange branding, the orange wednesdays, signal boost blah blah..
I downloaded the ORAKJ4 frimware from Sammobile. as the links iv clicked in the xda forums are not working, (multiuploads)
Phone details:
product code: GT-I9100LKAORA
pda: I9100BVKJ4
PHONE: I9100BVKJ4
CSC:I9100ORAKJ4
KERNEL 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKJ4-CL681297
[email protected]#2
If someone could help i would be truely greatful.
Thanks
lsc4rF4c3l said:
hey i have a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100
i have been reading for days about how to root and i think i might have the jist of things but kernals, flashing, firmwares..?
What i would really like to do is get rid of the orange branding, the orange wednesdays, signal boost blah blah..
DEBRAND post.
Or simply flash a stock rom from the stock rom thread .
Stock Roms .and csc KJ4 or above .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
I downloaded the ORAKJ4 frimware from Sammobile. as the links iv clicked in the xda forums are not working, (multiuploads)
Muliupload FBI has closed them down .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
does that mean i am unable to root the S2 to uninstall the orange branded firmware?
I understand that you have probable answered 1000's of questions like these and i thank you for replying.
lsc4rF4c3l said:
does that mean i am unable to root the S2 to uninstall the orange branded firmware?
Root has nothing to do with orange firmware .
Route is flash a stock rom followed by rooting the phone
stock is plain vanilla Samsung no branding .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you, do you know where i can download this stock rom to flash?
I downloaded a file from a few days ago which is the firmware ORAKJ4 is that the stock rom? or something completely different?
Iv just been reading up on Doomlords easy rooting toolkit, i should do that once i have found the stock rom to root?
thanks again for replying
lsc4rF4c3l said:
Thank you, do you know where i can download this stock rom to flash?
Stock rom thread ..
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
this one should be good for the UK .
XILA3
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XILA3| Modem/phone: XWKI1| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: Download
I downloaded a file from a few days ago which is the firmware ORAKJ4 is that the stock rom? or something completely different?
Reads as Orange branded rom to me .
Iv just been reading up on Doomlords easy rooting toolkit, i should do that once i have found the stock rom to root?
never used it only CWM and Root so dont have an opinion .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Again, Thank you for your help and pointing me to the right place, and also the right rom.
you have indeed been a great help, there are just somethings my brain cant seem to work around or work out and this is one of them... amongst ALOT of other things haha
Done it!
finally flashed to stock rom, and then rooted + CWM v.5
Thanks alot =D
Now too explore other avenues of doing stuff
Related
Hi all,
A quick question on how easy to roll back (un-root) and put back the stock ROM?
My current ROM is stock Telstra ROM. (just bought the phone today)
PDA: DVKF4
PHONE: DVKF2
CSC: TELKF3
Build Info : Jun 21
I know how to roll back a HTC Desire - by installing the RUU image from HTC or use the PB99IMG.zip install method to remove "root" and put back into std ROM.
I have yet to root my SGS2. Reason to un-root and go back to stock ROM is for warranty purposes. you never know what will happen (for example, my desire decides to dies on me yesterday, had to put back stock ROM to submit for warranty claim).
thank you in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Very easy basics are install stock rom removes root and use usb jig to clear custom rom counter .
jje
B3311 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for the link, however, i can't seem to find the original kernel.
JJEgan said:
Very easy basics are install stock rom removes root and use usb jig to clear custom rom counter .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if i do not install any custom rom, therefore, the usb jig is not required, right?
cad_2011 said:
if i do not install any custom rom, therefore, the usb jig is not required, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope. Jig is only required to clear the custom Rom counter, in case you have to claim warranty and return the phone to Samsung. And also to force the phone in Download mode, if something bad happens while flashing custom ROM etc.
hey cad,
Made any headway here?
I just bought an SGS2 from Telstra as well and I have a similar phone to yours.
PDA: DVKF4
PHONE: DVKF2
CSC: TELKF3
I too would like to retain the stock kernel, firmware and csc.
If we root with an insecure kernel, how do we go back to stock kernel if it's not downloadable?
Could we just flash another kernel if we are making a warranty claim and hope they don't check?
I assume CSC is where all the Telstra crap is stored and once we get ROOT, we should be able to back this up out of \system
shayne77 said:
hey cad,
Made any headway here?
I just bought an SGS2 from Telstra as well and I have a similar phone to yours.
PDA: DVKF4
PHONE: DVKF2
CSC: TELKF3
I too would like to retain the stock kernel, firmware and csc.
If we root with an insecure kernel, how do we go back to stock kernel if it's not downloadable?
Could we just flash another kernel if we are making a warranty claim and hope they don't check?
I assume CSC is where all the Telstra crap is stored and once we get ROOT, we should be able to back this up out of \system
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nope, mine is still un-root. still waiting for the stock rom to be available. however, i have acquire the "jig".
shayne77 said:
hey cad,
I too would like to retain the stock kernel, firmware and csc.
Could we just flash another kernel if we are making a warranty claim and hope they don't check?
Usual is flash a relevant stock rom or older stock rom and update via Kies.
I assume CSC is where all the Telstra crap is stored and once we get ROOT, we should be able to back this up out of \system
CSC is a file for network settings and does not contain any customized add ons from provider .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Custom Rom
Hi all I new to all this so could someone point me in the right direction...
1. I need a noob friendly guide to explain what rooting is.
2. How to root.
3 what is odin and all the tools required to root and flash custom firmware.
Video tutorials would be healpful. Im comming from a HTC HD2 but it feels like the explanations were easier to find.
Thanks in advance.
Ebz_09 said:
Hi all I new to all this so could someone point me in the right direction...
1. I need a noob friendly guide to explain what rooting is.
2. How to root.
3 what is odin and all the tools required to root and flash custom firmware.
Video tutorials would be healpful. Im comming from a HTC HD2 but it feels like the explanations were easier to find.
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could have used the Search for that.
Official Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
CF-Root + Odin and Kernels : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Guide and information on various things : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
Syrellaris said:
You could have used the Search for that.
Official Firmware : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
CF-Root + Odin and Kernels : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Guide and information on various things : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Pity my official firmware is not listed
sent from my phone
(please excuse any typographical errors)
I have been researching the net on this and the posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
I haven't been able to post in there as I am a new user, but if someone can help me with this, it would be great.
I'm trying to upgrade my firmware to XXKH3 - Android 2.3.4.
My current version is:
PDA: I91000XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OPSKE4
My Galaxy S II is rooted and it's on the OPTUS network in Australia.
My question is, how should I go about it?
Do I download the XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL and place that in PDA and PHONE in Odin?
And for CSC do I get this: Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F and place it in CSC?
I want to be able to use the OPTUS network on XXKH3, but without OPTUS bloatware. I'm just not sure which files to get so I can be with OPTUS on an Australian firmware if that makes any sense.
My last question is, would this then wipe my data? Or not?
I appreciate any help on this.
justmiike said:
I have been researching the net on this and the posts in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
I haven't been able to post in there as I am a new user, but if someone can help me with this, it would be great.
I'm trying to upgrade my firmware to XXKH3 - Android 2.3.4.
My current version is:
PDA: I91000XWKE7
PHONE: I9100XXKE4
CSC: I9100OPSKE4
My Galaxy S II is rooted and it's on the OPTUS network in Australia.
Why question is, how should I go about it?
Do I download the XXKH3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/C4DRUIJTLL and place that in PDA and PHONE in Odin?
And for CSC do I get this: Optus OPSKG1 CSC: http://www.multiupload.com/EPWZTIMS1F and place it in CSC?
I want to be able to use the OPTUS network on XXKH3, but without OPTUS bloatware. I'm just not sure which files to get so I can be with OPTUS on an Australian firmware if that makes any sense.
My last question is, would this then wipe my data? Or not?
I appreciate any help on this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you are referring to the right thread. clear instructions are given on that thread.
choose the PDA option.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
You don't have to change the kernel or root or unroot to flash a new stock firmware.
You can then flash the kernel of your choice.
If you want the CF-root KH3 kernel. refer this thread
If you want to flash stock KH3 kernel you can also do that.
as far as operator bloatware is concerned search for operator specific bloatware removal scripts which can be executed using Gscript app . or a simpler option would be to freeze or uninstall the bloatware apps using Titanium back up Pro.
Thank you for the fast reply.
So pretty much all I need to do is put the XXKH3 Stock Kernel in the PDA option and that's it. So the OPTUS network will not be affected correct?
Then root it and I'm done?
Thanks again!
justmiike said:
Thank you for the fast reply.
So pretty much all I need to do is put the XXKH3 Stock Kernel in the PDA option and that's it. So the OPTUS network will not be affected correct?
Then root it and I'm done?
Thanks again!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly. I did this yesterday.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Excellent. Thanks.
I guess my last question is, by doing this, putting the XXKH3 in the PDA option, will this wipe my data?
Should I back up?
Back up apps with Titanium Pro
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Alright will do. Thanks for all your help guys!
let me know how you get on,am severely tempted to flash new firmware just for a change!
Hm. I just put XXKH3 Stock Kernel in PDA and flashed it but my phone still says Android 2.3.3. I used the CF-root KH3 kernel as well to root it again.
What do I need to do to get it to Android 2.3.4? Do I have to place it in PHONE as well?
The ROM is 2.3.4, just about any ROM in original development is. What you are trying to flash is kernel. Best of luck.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
justmiike said:
Hm. I just put XXKH3 Stock Kernel in PDA and flashed it but my phone still says Android 2.3.3. I used the CF-root KH3 kernel as well to root it again.
What do I need to do to get it to Android 2.3.4? Do I have to place it in PHONE as well?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Er, Kernel is kernel and firmware is firmware. Flashing the kernel won't update the firmware, just the kernel.
Alright I think I understand now.
Downloading the package, which should do it and I guess the stock kernel is used to root/rid yourself of the yellow triangle.
jr866gooner said:
let me know how you get on,am severely tempted to flash new firmware just for a change!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It went well, the phone is working great.
My data didn't get wiped.
Follow this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Download the XXKH3 package.
I also used Titanium to backup my apps just in case and MyBackup Pro for contacts etc. but haven't needed to use it.
After you flash that (if you want to root the phone) go to this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and get CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH3-v4.1-CWM4.zip. Put that in PDA and flash it.
To get rid of the yellow triangle, follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283369&postcount=2.
That's it. Thanks for all your help guys!
ok so lets say I chose new stock firmware to avoid the triangle,then later wanted to be official,could i plug my phone into kies and updatd to official 2.3.4 without problems?
i would like to try oranges firmware without rooting the device and voiding my warranty!
Intratech said:
Er, Kernel is kernel and firmware is firmware. Flashing the kernel won't update the firmware, just the kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Understand now, 1 more question my stock rom 2.3.3 it is xwkf1 Singapore version thinking to flash it to the lastest 2.3.4 Europe/ USA rom does it support chinese?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App
I dont post often because I can usually (confidently) find what I need by reading all the great info already posted but I'm new to android and have a few questions.
I rooted my Galaxy S 2 really easily by reading/downloading various things throughout the forums...no problem. Currently runing CheckROM V5/Siyah v1.7.8 Kernel. It was easy because I had no problem locating the correct Kernel for rooting ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182922 )
A month later I got one for my wife for her birthday, threw out her old Iphone 3g and started trying to get it rooted. My problem is I can not find a matching kernel to root this one with. Its got XWKDD/2.3.3 on it...wont update through Kies and here is where my questions start:
Can I update this manually through odin with a stock 2.3.5 rom (or any other)? It should update the kernel along with the firmware and then I can find a matching one to root with...correct? I'm just a little nervous because searching for "KDD" in the forums yeilds like two topics that no one ever answered. Is there something weird about this firmware? Any help appreciated.
flash any stock firmware from Intratechs thread using Odin, that ought to do the job
strokedmaro said:
Can I update this manually through odin with a stock 2.3.5 rom
Yes from Intratechs thread .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
(or any other)? It should update the kernel along with the firmware and then I can find a matching one to root with...correct?
Yes correct .
I'm just a little nervous because searching for "KDD" in the forums yeilds like two topics that no one ever answered.
KDD was almost day one release for SGS2 May 2011 long forgotten now .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
jayerfernandes said:
flash any stock firmware from Intratechs thread using Odin, that ought to do the job
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Worked like a charm! Thank you!
Hi,
I have downloaded UAE firmware and now i cant update my phone through kis, i am trying to revert back to a firmware that Kis can recognise.
Since i changed the firmware to UAE, the camera quality went really bad, when i spoke to Samsung, they told me its the firmware and you need to revert back and they are sure the camera quality will be better.
I am currently on
Android 2.3.5
Base version: I9100XXKI4
kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPK2-CL655700
Build: GINGERBREAD.JPKJ2
Any idea how Please?
Not sure why you'd want to flash anything to do with Stoke on your phone, but if you mean stock, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
oinkylicious said:
Not sure why you'd want to flash anything to do with Stoke on your phone, but if you mean stock, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks.
This is a typo, i am not trying to root my device or anything. all i am trying to do is to go back to normal UK version which Kis can understand.
the link you provided talk about rooting etc.
Clean your eyes and try reading it again.
oinkylicious said:
Clean your eyes and try reading it again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Take it easy man!! I am new here, dont have a lot of knowledge like you , as you can see i have made a mistake and trying to rectify it. the link you provided is full of information but i dont know which one to download.
PS: if you are are going to reply with some useless information then please don't bother
Question what firmware do you want original branded firmware or generic Samsung stock firmware .
From the link posted if you read down you come to .
XWKH4
Android 2.3.4
This package has: PDA: XWKH4| Modem/phone: XXKH3| CSC: XEUKD1
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/WWT5Q0XJAP
Its UK firmware that should update via KIES and is nothing to do with rooting .
Backup before installing and backup your EFS if you have not done so .
jje
Thanks for this.
latest firmware will do
Couple a questions. what does EFS stand for?
Also, the file appear to be an .exe extension. is this something i should worry about.
i though in order to go back to UK firmware i need to install a different Kernel or something like that.
The exe is a self extracting 7zip file which contains the firmware in tar format.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Hi all,
just upgraded from SGS2 -> SGS3 and my new SGS3 is a:
GT-I9300 (model)
4.0.4 (android)
I9300BVLG1 (baseband)
I9300XXBLG8 (build)
I'd like to upgrade to 4.1.1 but use a unbranded Samsung stock ROM and I found loads of different ones at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835931&highlight=official+rom
But which one do I choose?
I took a guess and started to download:
I9300XXDLI8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile.com)
Base Firmware: I9300XXDLI8 (4.1.1)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 15 September 2012
Modem: XXDLI8
CSC: OXADLI8
Change List: 178140
Will that one work on my S3? I'm a bit of a noob here on S3 land but I have been flashing and rooting on my S2 all successfully, but all these versions are a bit confusing and I have tried to search for some explanations on these different versions but I haven't really found anything, could someone please help?
Thanks in advance
Any I9300 stock rom would basically work. Just choose one for your region at Sammobile! You have to register, but it has all the stock FW you'll need.
Just make sure you flash the right one in ODIN under PDA with all the checkmarks as it, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION or anything else.
If you want to root afterwards, flash CWM, and then SuperSU/SuperUser, which one is just preference. I personally prefer SuperSU.
Any will do
Just go sammobile website download latest stock rom for your country
Else slowly ota update to jellybean if you haven't root
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
guvno said:
Hi all,
just upgraded from SGS2 -> SGS3 and my new SGS3 is a:
GT-I9300 (model)
4.0.4 (android)
I9300BVLG1 (baseband)
I9300XXBLG8 (build)
I'd like to upgrade to 4.1.1 but use a unbranded Samsung stock ROM and I found loads of different ones at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835931&highlight=official+rom
But which one do I choose?
I took a guess and started to download:
I9300XXDLI8 Download (Thanks To SamMobile.com)
Base Firmware: I9300XXDLI8 (4.1.1)
Region Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 15 September 2012
Modem: XXDLI8
CSC: OXADLI8
Change List: 178140
Will that one work on my S3? I'm a bit of a noob here on S3 land but I have been flashing and rooting on my S2 all successfully, but all these versions are a bit confusing and I have tried to search for some explanations on these different versions but I haven't really found anything, could someone please help?
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm from Argentina, using Movistar carrier phone. I've decided to use the last stock firm from UK, usually gots the latest firms updates, my recomendation, update to UK (BTU) from sammobile, then, root the phone, then, install triangle away, it will reset the counter for CFW. This time reset the samsung galaxy csc from the google play store, this will wipe your phone and reset to the desire country, select UK. Finally now you can check that your phone looks original, and is updateable with kies
Unsecure kernel for I9300XXDLJ4
Thanks for all the replies!
So I'll get the UK (BTU) I9300XXDLJ4 FW from Sammobile, I've flashed before using ODIN so that wont be a problem, but I'd like to root as well afterwards, anyone knows where I can find a unsecure kernel for I9300XXDLJ4 ?
Thanks again
guvno said:
Thanks for all the replies!
, anyone knows where I can find a unsecure kernel for I9300XXDLJ4 ?
What on earth do you want that for ???
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
JJEgan said:
guvno said:
Thanks for all the replies!
, anyone knows where I can find a unsecure kernel for I9300XXDLJ4 ?
What on earth do you want that for ???
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To root, using the below guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969&highlight=stock+rom
That's how I used to root my S2, always worked great
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
An old extinct post your choice .
As it says .
This thread is left here only for historical purposes ! Now that the device has been released, easier and better methods have been developed to gain root, like CF-Root.
CF Root is the normal method .
jje
JJEgan said:
An old extinct post your choice .
As it says .
This thread is left here only for historical purposes ! Now that the device has been released, easier and better methods have been developed to gain root, like CF-Root.
CF Root is the normal method .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Jepp, you're right, didn't notice that, so I went to your suggested post and also noticed:
'I am no longer supporting this version of CF-Root. I have personally moved away from permanent custom recoveries. I will still be providing roots by way of CF-Auto-Root (click). The downloads in this thread will remain available, I just won't be updating them..'
Hence I continued to the "CF-Auto-Root" link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
Which did the job just fine! Many thanks for the suggestion.
Just one thing, I thought I'd be getting that 'Yellow Triangle' and I would have to use the "remover" but I'm not seeing didn't, so I haven't used the "remover". So all I've done if flashed the 'I9300XXDLJ4' (BTU) ROM/FW and then the 'CF-Auto-Root-m0-gti9300.zip'
can anyone tell me if my S3 is now recognized as a "normal upgradable" phone by Kies ?
Thanks again
What yellow triangle this is SGS3 not SGS2 .
BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
Upgrade via Kies sorry never use Kies/Ota so no idea .
jje
JJEgan said:
What yellow triangle this is SGS3 not SGS2 .
BASICS .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
Upgrade via Kies sorry never use Kies/Ota so no idea .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ah, ok, so no yellow triangle on SGS3 then, thanks.
I suppose I'll still use the remover/cleaner to '0' the counter and I'll just have to see about Kies/OTA when Samsung releases 4.1.2.
Thanks for all the assistance and help!