Hey guys just got my i9100 last night and im ready to root the phone.
However one guide I read said its best to have the latest firmware installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...hlight=CF+Root
Currently I have 2.3.4 baseband i9100uhkg4
Kernel [email protected] #2
build number gingerbread.uhkg7
Im in Jamaica so I navigated to the Jamaican 2.3.6 version on page one of this thread but I was unable to download it because the links are down.
A few questions what region is my current firmware?
Also can I go ahead and root with my 2.3.4 version or is it really better to upgrade to 2.3.6.
Sorry if my question seem dumb its my first android I was using a N95 8gb for 4 years which I did hack to install unlimited apps so im not a newbie in terms of hacking phones.
Also I want to get rid of things like readers hub, social hub, accuwather, ap mobile news and yahoo finance.
After rooting what are the specific steps that need to be taken to freeze these apps. Ive read and read threads they speak about speaking or uninstalling but do not give the specific steps.
Thanks in advance for your help guys.
Mezzi said:
Hey guys just got my i9100 last night and im ready to root the phone.
However one guide I read said its best to have the latest firmware installed http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...hlight=CF+Root
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Currently I have 2.3.4 baseband i9100uhkg4
Kernel [email protected] #2
build number gingerbread.uhkg7
Im in Jamaica so I navigated to the Jamaican 2.3.6 version on page one of this thread but I was unable to download it because the links are down.
Use Google to search or Checkfus or Sammobile.com
A few questions what region is my current firmware?
Also can I go ahead and root with my 2.3.4 version or is it really better to upgrade to 2.3.6.
No its better to wait for official release of 4 Android ICS .
Also I want to get rid of things like readers hub, social hub, accuwather, ap mobile news and yahoo finance.
After rooting what are the specific steps that need to be taken to freeze these apps. Ive read and read threads they speak about speaking or uninstalling but do not give the specific steps.
You require Titanium Pro to freeze apps .
All the information is in the Guides on the sticky thread .
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I'm aware that there are root methods of getting this on your phone, but there are a lot of people who do not desire to root. If you have any version of a stock rom that has voice and video chat in google talk please specify which version you are running on.
My dad has it and he is on 2.3.3 baseband version xxkg1 and kernel version xwkg1
This confused me as I thought it came with 2.3.4, meanwhile I am on 2.3.5 and I don't have it.
Gtalk Video/Chat
Why didnt you just do a google search for this app. U will find a xda thread that has the apk available for download.
Google is your friend..
spot the noob??
original android development? close thread please mods..
Maybe it needs to be moved then... I'm not sure why people here are so rude sometimes. I figured that it should go here because people are always asking this question when intratech releases a new official firmware. So I put it here, that way people see it.
And I did google it... I found root only methods of course since it is a system file. This is for people who DO NOT want to root. Not sure how that message wasn't conveyed.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=gtalk+with+video+apk
Second link.
I rest my case, and close this thread.
Hiya guys,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that I got this week. Im finding the phone is brilliant to use at the moment and works very well. It's alot better for me to use this device that it was when I had my previous phone which was an iPhone (don't shoot me)...
Anyway here we are. I've had the phone 4 days and i'm wanting to root it. The main reason for this is that I hate bloatwear. Samsung have filled it with all their own specific software that they find useful and I don't want that. All I want is a lovely OS with no Samsung to worry about etc.
Right a little about what i'm wanting. Ok so the phone is a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. The andoid version is 2.3.4, the Baseband is I9100XXKI1 and the Build is GINGERBREAD.
Im basically wanting to install the exact same version of Gingerbread but without all the bloatwear. Is this possible? Im completely new to this so any guides and tutorials that you can point me to would be brilliant. Is there anything I should be wary of when rooting my phone etc.
I have been looking around on the net and from what I can see Cyanogen M7 seems to be the same version as what im on now other than you don't get the touchwiz.
Any help would be brilliant on where to start.
If there are any questions then please ask.
Regards,
Just freeze the bloat yourself, rather than trying to find a ROM with it removed.
Root via zergRush, freeze bloat with one of the apps on the market.
However, if you do go down the CM7 route, just follow the instructions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176411
Other things to look out for. If any instructions are telling you to make a nandroid backup, do it, and back up your efs folder. You can use Hellcat's kTool for that.
Ok thanks for your post. So i guess my next question is What is Rooting and what does it actually do to your phone?
Do I need to root my phone in order to install new Roms??
Also the link to the M7 *Nightly* release you gave me. Is that stable? I read on their forums that I should only look at installing their *Stable* release and be wary of their *Nightly* release as its still buggy.
Since your first post said you were wanting to root, I kinda thought you'd know why. Bad assumption on my part, I know.
Anyway, before you flood the place with more questions, have a read for a while.
FAQS/Guide/Additional Info For Rooting S2 - High level summary
[FAQ] GT-i9100 Galaxy S II FAQ thread
Also, there is no so called "stable" CM7 build for the Samsung Galaxy S II.
Hi again.
Ok so I've had a read through the links provided to me and Im positive i want to root my device so that i can install new roms and unlock the phone and such. So next then can someone suggest what method i should do next. could someone also tell me what cf-root and clockworkmod is? Im confused as to what these are.
Regards
CF will give you root and clockwork, you can then reboot into clockwork and flash roms. Just make sure you read everything thoroughly and be sure to avoid the repartition option in odin.
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Thanks but could you explain to me what they both do? Im assuming that its better to use cf-root as it allows you to install roms also...
Love spoon feeding eh?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=cf-root
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=clockworkmod+recovery
Please search before open a new thread. All the info you need is there to be found. Start you hunt.
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Hello, I just bought samsung galaxy s2 and I was wondering about few things, so I hope people with more information about s2 and all this stuff can help me.
1) My android version is 2.3.4 but shouldn't it be a 2.3.3 or smth ?
2) It is a 16gb device, but on total space area it shows 11.50gb where is another 4.5 gb ? It is divided or what a hell?
3)GPS(navigation) seems broken or can't catch a signal(yes clear sky and stuff like that was done)
4)samsung kies says my 2.3.4 is the latest version is that true ? if not which version if the latest on this device in this time ?
5)my s2 is from t-mobile poland but in my country there is no t-mobile but it works with any sim card, does this make a difference ?
thx for any help ;]
DZG said:
Hello, I just bought samsung galaxy s2 and I was wondering about few things, so I hope people with more information about s2 and all this stuff can help me.
You start by reading one thing you read is the rules question goes in Q&A.
1) My android version is 2.3.4 but shouldn't it be a 2.3.3 or smth ?
Dont know about smth
2,3,4 is a valid rom why go backwards
2) It is a 16gb device, but on total space area it shows 11.50gb where is another 4.5 gb ? It is divided or what a hell?
Use Google or search XDA question asked millions of times .
3)GPS(navigation) seems broken or can't catch a signal(yes clear sky and stuff like that was done)
Read the GPS faqs.
4)samsung kies says my 2.3.4 is the latest version is that true ? if not which version if the latest on this device in this time ?
Kies is not telling lies .That is the latest firmware the phone provider has uploaded . Their are later stock firmwares but you need to read learn and understand first .
5)my s2 is from t-mobile poland but in my country there is no t-mobile but it works with any sim card, does this make a difference ?
To what ??
You need to start reading all the FAQS and gudes and stickies .
Ignorance is no excuse for bricking your phone .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
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JJEgan said:
DZG said:
Hello, I just bought samsung galaxy s2 and I was wondering about few things, so I hope people with more information about s2 and all this stuff can help me.
You start by reading one thing you read is the rules question goes in Q&A.
1) My android version is 2.3.4 but shouldn't it be a 2.3.3 or smth ?
Dont know about smth
2,3,4 is a valid rom why go backwards
2) It is a 16gb device, but on total space area it shows 11.50gb where is another 4.5 gb ? It is divided or what a hell?
Use Google or search XDA question asked millions of times .
3)GPS(navigation) seems broken or can't catch a signal(yes clear sky and stuff like that was done)
Read the GPS faqs.
4)samsung kies says my 2.3.4 is the latest version is that true ? if not which version if the latest on this device in this time ?
Kies is not telling lies .That is the latest firmware the phone provider has uploaded . Their are later stock firmwares but you need to read learn and understand first .
5)my s2 is from t-mobile poland but in my country there is no t-mobile but it works with any sim card, does this make a difference ?
To what ??
You need to start reading all the FAQS and gudes and stickies .
Ignorance is no excuse for bricking your phone .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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that wasnt informative about learn and understand thing? so maybe because of different regions, versions comes differently or not?
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DZG said:
that wasnt informative ? about learn and understand thing? so maybe because of dirrect regions versions comes differently or not?
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Most of the answers to your questions are in the links he provided. So more informative than you think.
Well I serched but if you know those answers or some of them you might as well share
DZG said:
Well I serched but if you know those answers or some of them you might as well share
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Seriously? No one wants to re-type answers that can be found by you clicking on a link.
Yes there are more current versions, but you must understand, to use the device more than just a conversation with your girlfriend or smth.., there are no shortcuts you need to read and believe me, it's addictive when you'll know what you wanna do.
good luck..
I have a samsung galaxy s2 i777 directly new from att and also updated to their latests software which is Androids 2.3.6 Basebad I777UKK6 Kernal 2.6.35.7 if you need more info let me know I just want to be able to install games i download off the net on it nothing more. How do I root this phone version to do so?? Also how safe is it the last captivate i owned got bricked but fixed I just don't want to brick this new beautfiul phone for a 5 dollar game. Any Help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! Also step by step videos or fourm threads are the easiest for me hence a Noob, but im trying to learn. But Ill take whatever info you can give me thanks again!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627
Method 2c is what you are looking for. By the way, this is a sticky in the general forum.
1. Rooting is not firmware dependent, the method to root is almost the same across firmware
2. Installing games does not require rooting.
Thank and do you think this video here is besically the same things that ill be doing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2KhSKpt4hs
Also if I don't have to root, how do i install downloaded apks off the net?
OP questions answered. If you need further assistance, please refer to the STICKY threads and the FAQs and the WALKTHROUGH and the STEP-BY-STEP VIDEO that shows you what to do.
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Hello to every1
I am a newbie to android, I recently bought a GT-I900 and I would like to root the phone and install a custom stock firmware.
phone details are as:
Baseband I9100NELS1
Kernel Version:3.0.31 [email protected] #3
Build number: JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
the phone is also locked to three network UK
Please help me on how to root it and install a custom firmware as I hate all the apps that come preinstalled with.
1) This is a question, so post in the Q&A-section, or ask a moderator to move this.
2) Your android version is (surprise!) 4.1.2, so look for guides to root JB.
3) For further questions: read the whole General section for information.
Damn, the WHOLE general forum?
Boy he's in for a few allnighters
Sent from the little guy