Hi Guys sorry if these questions have been asked a million times but i have read thread after thread and there is just so much different info out there i don't know what to do for the best...
I basically just want to root my samsung galaxy s2 so i can use root apps, not interested in using different roms at the minute, just rooted apps.
I got my phone last week and updated using the Kies update straight away to ICS, by doing this have i made it harder to root as all the guides seem to be for gingerbread and not ICS.
Looking at my phones info it says the
Model Number = GT-I9100
Kernel = 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3
Android Version = 4.0.3
Baseband Version I9100NELP2
Build Number = IML74K.XXLPQ
Any help would be greatly appreciated or even just pointing to the thread that i need to use, or i have messed it up by upgrading to ICS?
Cheers Elroy
Links are there in my sig
ElroyHarvey said:
Hi Guys sorry if these questions have been asked a million times but i have read thread after thread and there is just so much different info out there i don't know what to do for the best...
I basically just want to root my samsung galaxy s2 so i can use root apps, not interested in using different roms at the minute, just rooted apps.
I got my phone last week and updated using the Kies update straight away to ICS, by doing this have i made it harder to root as all the guides seem to be for gingerbread and not ICS.
Looking at my phones info it says the
Model Number = GT-I9100
Kernel = 3.0.15-I9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3
Android Version = 4.0.3
Baseband Version I9100NELP2
Build Number = IML74K.XXLPQ
Any help would be greatly appreciated or even just pointing to the thread that i need to use, or i have messed it up by upgrading to ICS?
Cheers Elroy
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hope this link below will answer 2 ur issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Thnx for the quick replys guys, if i am reading this right i would use
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5.zip (use also for LPE)
Don't think im going to have time to try now before work as don't want to rush it so will have a go after work.
Thnx again guys
ElroyHarvey said:
Thnx for the quick replys guys, if i am reading this right i would use
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5.zip (use also for LPE)
Don't think im going to have time to try now before work as don't want to rush it so will have a go after work.
Thnx again guys
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yes...
for ODIN flash you have to unzip the file to get a TAR file...
If you are flashing first time, read the instructions for ODIN flash carefully...
Goodluck
Related
I apologize if I did not find the answer I needed on your forum threads I did do a little searching but I cant seem to find an easy way to Root my SGS2 version 2.3.6 KK6. Can someone direct me to the right page and or tell me how if their is no current post. Also what guide should I follow if I want to install APK files on my phone like Modern Combat 3, and so on. Please help me and again I apologize for being a total NOOB! tnx!
Also is there any general driver or anything I should download to my computer I was using ADB commands with my samsung captivate but now I upgrade to the SGS2. Also my battery dies in about 4 hours of constant use and I usually have no apps running unless im on the phone and i was wondering if any roms your might recommend or market place apps to help with my battery life. The phone is pretty much still stock besides the update to 2.3.6 thanks for any help or insight...Tnx Again!
read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Flash:
http://download.chainfire.eu/54/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip
STOP!
You are in the US? Are you an AT&T? Did you get your Galaxy SII directly from AT&T?
If you answered yes to all these questions, you are in the wrong forum. You either have an SGH-I777, or an SGH-I727 (Skyrocket).
Do NOT follow the directions or flash anything in those links above posted by golcheck. (no offense, golcheck)
If you have an I777, the damage would have been minimal. Things just would have been weird, capacitive keys may have been mapped wrong, etc.
If you have an I727, the damage would have been severe. That phone has a completely different CPU/GPU combo.
EDIT: check the label under your battery. That will have a definitive model number there.
I have a phone directly from att with the latest update from them. Which is 2.6.35.7 i just now seen. I just want to be able to install apks thats all, will these threads help? Also thank you so much for your heads up, and its a samsung i777
ferls1985 said:
I have a phone directly from att with the latest update from them. Which is 2.6.35.7 i just now seen. I just want to be able to install apks thats all, will these threads help? Also thank you so much for your heads up, and its a samsung i777
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Yup, you're in the wrong place. Go to the I777 forum. I linked it in my post above.
Thanks for replies. I'm not from States and I'm not using AT&T. It's pure Samsung version.
Best regards,
MCC
mcc666 said:
Thanks for replies. I'm not from States and I'm not using AT&T. It's pure Samsung version.
Best regards,
MCC
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What? This isn't your thread dude.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
sorry - too early for me
my baseband version i9100gxxkl4
kernel 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
can you guide me to the right file i need to root it
using gingerbread
Hi
I got hold of a S2 and would like to know if there is a CF-Root option for this phone ... details of the updated phone:
Model: GT-9100G
Android:
2.3.6
Baseband:
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel:
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
No. If you flash I9100 firmware (rom or kernel) on your I9100G you will brick it. Try this thread.
MistahBungle said:
No. If you flash I9100 firmware (rom or kernel) on your I9100G you will brick it. Try this thread.
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You mention your links ... but all I see there is:
GT-I9100G_DZKI1_insecure
GT-I9100G_ZCKHI4_insecure
How is this relevant to my version?
How would I know exactly what kernels are in that thread ? Have you read past the first page or searched the thread ? Thought not Have you bothered to search for yourself ? Again, I doubt it.
jopierrelerm said:
You mention your links ... but all I see there is:
GT-I9100G_DZKI1_insecure
GT-I9100G_ZCKHI4_insecure
How is this relevant to my version?
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How would I know exactly what kernels are in that thread ? Have you read past the first page or searched the thread ? Thought not Have you bothered to search for yourself ? Again, I doubt it.
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It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions ... even in the last few pages in your thread (as this is one of the latest builds) ... people are asking the same question on the version with no answers from you ... so that is why I asked the question.
If you were looking for a version and didnt know where to find it ... Im sure you would love getting a response like this? ... And I have flashed and rooted my tablet and sgs1 ... for this specific build on the s2 I didnt see it ... so perhaps if its not the biggest amount of brain-drain for you ... please could you provide a link maybe? ... It would others find it fast too ... you do have an extensive number of posts ... and a 1st page find for a new version just helps people looking for it .... what you think?
Me provide a link after that little tanty ? Um, how about no ? Not going to happen.
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Me provide a link after that little tanty ? Um, how about no ? Not going to happen.
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Bite me ... you just make your own personality super clear ... good luck in your life ... this is just stupid phone which is almost dead anyway .. and you think you are special with your little bit of info ... you're not ..
jopierrelerm said:
It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions .
Nope this is a developers forum where questions may be answered or not . Rule one is to search . Rule two is to read .Rule three is dont be lazy .
jje
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JJEgan said:
jopierrelerm said:
It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions .
Nope this is a developers forum where questions may be answered or not . Rule one is to search . Rule two is to read .Rule three is dont be lazy .
jje
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I actually have been searching on the build number and have not found any answer on it. I wouldn't have asked the question if I found the answer. Previously I have found all the answers for my tablet and sgs1 here with no need to ask as I could fine relevant version to flash them and root them. If I don't need to talk to anyone about it I wouldnt ... just with so many versions of phones even the sgs1, it is a risk to get hold of the wrong versions.
Anyway .. too much tıme and effort wasted already just writing the comments on this question. Thanks for showing interest
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jopierrelerm said:
Hi
I got hold of a S2 and would like to know if there is a CF-Root option for this phone ... details of the updated phone:
Model: GT-9100G
Android:
2.3.6
Baseband:
I9100GXXKL4
Kernel:
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XXLB1
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I have the same exact setup as you. Were you able to find out how to root your phone? I search all through that CF-Root thread but can't find a matching kernel... maybe we should try to do a request in that thread for XXKL4?
john6555 said:
I have the same exact setup as you. Were you able to find out how to root your phone? I search all through that CF-Root thread but can't find a matching kernel... maybe we should try to do a request in that thread for XXKL4?
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Hi .. yes I got it sorted (but not wıth the help or direction from the guys above) ... I now have the g version rooted and flashed (althought I have the yellow triangle on boot - Im not worrıed about that, root more ımportant). If you have pre v 2.3.6 then you can root it without using odin. Odin causes the triangle. If you have not udpated to yet and are on 2.3.5 or earlier let me know as there is ways to root and get the Clockworkmod Recovery loaded without using Odin, thus not increasing the binary counter.
I also have the international version which was pre 2.3.6 so I got that rooted etc all fine this way and then flashed it (from the internal SD to ICS 4.0.3 without increasing the counter).
MistahBungle said:
Me provide a link after that little tanty ? Um, how about no ? Not going to happen.
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lol u seem very frustated wid ur life it seems...
to the op search for hannys kernel and superatmos kernel...
der are also 4 custom roms u can...m currently away on vacation but wuld surely pm u d link for kernels.
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JJEgan said:
jopierrelerm said:
It's nice to blast when you have the answers ... the forum is for questions .
Nope this is a developers forum where questions may be answered or not . Rule one is to search . Rule two is to read .Rule three is dont be lazy .
jje
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as usual it is not suprising to see ur contributions in threads tat in no way need them...
keep up d good work
Sent from my GT-I9100G using XDA
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jopierrelerm said:
Hi .. yes I got it sorted (but not wıth the help or direction from the guys above) ... I now have the g version rooted and flashed (althought I have the yellow triangle on boot - Im not worrıed about that, root more ımportant). If you have pre v 2.3.6 then you can root it without using odin. Odin causes the triangle. If you have not udpated to yet and are on 2.3.5 or earlier let me know as there is ways to root and get the Clockworkmod Recovery loaded without using Odin, thus not increasing the binary counter.
I also have the international version which was pre 2.3.6 so I got that rooted etc all fine this way and then flashed it (from the internal SD to ICS 4.0.3 without increasing the counter).
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Thanks for your answer. Unfortunately my phone is brand new (1 day old) and I installed the latest Samsung OTA update already (stupid, I know) so I am on 2.3.6 with kernel 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2 and build XXLB1.
I want to get an ICS ROM running ASAP but I'm only familiar with HTC phones and not Samsung root methods. I'm not sure if I can use SuperOneClick or if I have to use Odin (and which kernel to use?) ... there's a lot of info out there but it's really hard to find someone with my exact model/rev and I don't want to brick my new baby!
It sounds like I should use Odin, but could you explain what kernel you used when you rooted? Thanks very much!!
EDIT: Not sure this matters as far as which kernels I can flash, but my baseband is I9100GXXKL4.
john6555 said:
Thanks for your answer. Unfortunately my phone is brand new (1 day old) and I installed the latest Samsung OTA update already (stupid, I know) so I am on 2.3.6 with kernel 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2 and build XXLB1.
I want to get an ICS ROM running ASAP but I'm only familiar with HTC phones and not Samsung root methods. I'm not sure if I can use SuperOneClick or if I have to use Odin (and which kernel to use?) ... there's a lot of info out there but it's really hard to find someone with my exact model/rev and I don't want to brick my new baby!
It sounds like I should use Odin, but could you explain what kernel you used when you rooted? Thanks very much!!
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Hi ... I had the same concerns ... 1 day old and how not to brick it ... In the end I just decided to go at it and get it sorted. I downloaded the following ROM to flash with ODIN (I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip) ... you can get it from hotfile.com (http://hotfile.com/dl/147046000/0697ece/I9100GXWKJ2_I9100GODDKJ2_INU.zip.html) ... I loaded it in Odin (phone in download mode) using the PDA option (if the zip has a password, just use the following as the password: samfirmware.com) ... completed and phone is back ... go back to download mode and get the following kernel (MyGKernelV1.1.1_CWM5 i9100G) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327509
Enjoy
just sharing on how we can remove the yellow triangle on boot of G s2..
>Assuming you have already rooted with any rooted kernel (ex: myGkernel/superatmos kernel)
>Run “HC-ktool”. Tap "Dump current kernel", then Tap "Reboot to Download Mode"
>When in Download Mode, start Odin, connect the phone and flash any stock Samsung kernel. Phone will reboot itself after that.
>Run “ktool” again Tap "Flash kernel from /sdcard/zImage" (zimage should be the zimage file of ur rooted kernel...copy this zImage in sdcard), then Tap "Reboot"...done
thanks for the info everyone, unfortunately i had issues with my gs2g (mp3 player skipping, gps not locking location well) and so i returned it. it's a beautiful phone but i thought it was too expensive for me to deal with any issues. now i'm hoping for the HTC one x soon! b
best wishes !
i have sgs2 gt-i9100p
i dont know from i starts
i need some kernel ,CWM, Custom ROMS
here is the information on my sgs2
Model Number--------- GT-I9100P
Android Version-------- 2.3.5
Baseband-------------I9100PXXKI3
Kernel Version---------2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
build number----------GINGERBREAD.xxkj4
You trolling?
I thought u have cm9 on ur phone?
If u don't know i9100 = i9100P+NFC
You can flash i9100 roms on it
So uts mran can flash any thing on gt-i9100p which is for gt-i9100 like kernel rom etc
Thanks buddy
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NOMIOMI said:
So uts mran can flash any thing on gt-i9100p which is for gt-i9100 like kernel rom etc
Thanks buddy
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium HD app
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Yup
Did someone luckily got i9100P?
because i9100P have nfc
If u flash roms of i9100(that excludes nfc files use this thread to re-enable NFC on i9100P):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407808
Hey there
I'm fairly new to rooting and I was using this guide:
cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
but I cant seem to find the kernel that is "similar" or "close to" as mine. I am currently on exact same stats as above:
Model: GT-I9100P
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband V: I9100PXXKI3
Kernel V: 2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKJ4
also I seen people mentioning NFC which I have no idea if my phone has or not, but I do know I purchased it off O2 on "contract", I was wondering if I could still root my phone and which kernel would be SAFE to use
I am willing to speak via Skype (British) to have someone walk me through the procedure if that makes anyone's life easier.
thank you for any feedback :cyclops:
- Sol
thesoldja said:
I'm fairly new to rooting and I was using this guide:
cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
but I cant seem to find the kernel that is "similar" or "close to" as mine. I am currently on exact same stats as above:
Model: GT-I9100P
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband V: I9100PXXKI3
Kernel V: 2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKJ4
also I seen people mentioning NFC which I have no idea if my phone has or not, but I do know I purchased it off O2 on "contract", I was wondering if I could still root my phone and which kernel would be SAFE to use
I am willing to speak via Skype (British) to have someone walk me through the procedure if that makes anyone's life easier.
thank you for any feedback :cyclops:
- Sol
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NFC, just google the meaning came with your phone.
Don't follow just any root my phone tutorial on just any site. If you mess up with your phone, those guys can't help you.
The is the easiest way to root your phone, You don't even need to flash any kernel.
good luck
Jokesy said:
NFC, just google the meaning came with your phone.
Don't follow just any root my phone tutorial on just any site. If you mess up with your phone, those guys can't help you.
The is the easiest way to root your phone, You don't even need to flash any kernel.
good luck
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im sorry but i read through that post and got totally lost, i do not see any sort of structure explaining my situation - nor did i find anything to do with the i9100P-XXKJ4 model - which is what im trying to find the correct kernel for =/
the Cnet guy seems the most simplest way to me, if only i had a kernel that i was sure would work - i would have a rooted sgs2 by now.
thesoldja said:
im sorry but i read through that post and got totally lost, i do not see any sort of structure explaining my situation - nor did i find anything to do with the i9100P-XXKJ4 model - which is what im trying to find the correct kernel for =/
the Cnet guy seems the most simplest way to me, if only i had a kernel that i was sure would work - i would have a rooted sgs2 by now.
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What have you done?
You edited your post and made mine look stupid.
Anyway, now that your are still running gingerbread.
Check out CF-ROOT thread under original android development section on this forum, look four your kernel version, and follow the instructions there.
Simple
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Hai Guys Im Kinda New Here So.. I Was Wondering How To Root My Samsung Galaxy S2... :laugh:
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version : I9100DXLPB
Kernel Version : 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMRT Thu Aug 23 13:50:48 KST
Build Number : IMM76D.DXLPF
GingerBread
I cant post links, so search for both of these files on google. They will come up. And just download them
Download: Odin 1.85
Download: CF-Root-v5.5-
SGS2_XW_OXI_LPF-CWM5.tar
Steps-
How to Root Galaxy S 2 On DXLPF
1. Shutdown and reboot your Galaxy S2 into
Download Mode (VOLUME DOWN + POWER +
HOME).
2. Run Odin 1.85.exe on your PC / laptop. Click
PDA and select CF-Root-v5.5-
SGS2_XW_OXI_LPF-CWM5.tar.
3. Connect the smartphone to a PC / laptop using
a USB data cable and wait for the ID: COM in
Odin turns to yellow.
4. Click the Start button and wait until the
process is complete root and your smartphone
will be automatically rebooted
To Unroot-
If you wish to unroot, use applications SuperSU
(SuperSU -> Settings -> Full Unroot).
Good luck! and Hope this tutorial guide root Galaxy
S II is beneficial for you.
If you don't follow these steps exactly, you might soft brick your phone. It can be fixed, but follow everything exactly to save yourself the hassle of trying to fix your phone. Also make sure you make a backup of all the files and everything you want to keep. Hope this helps!
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here's a great link bro
Oshawott said:
Hai Guys Im Kinda New Here So.. I Was Wondering How To Root My Samsung Galaxy S2... :laugh:
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version : I9100DXLPB
Kernel Version : 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMRT Thu Aug 23 13:50:48 KST
Build Number : IMM76D.DXLPF
GingerBread
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You can find answers to all of your questions
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...t/482994-rooting-galaxy-s2-dummies-guide.html
This thread is unnecessary. You could've just used the search button, this is probably the most asked question in all of XDA. Did you watch the "I am a noob video"?
As is it most asked it is also most easiest to find.
Consider yourself lucky you got a good answer, if it was, TheATHEiST, Donnie Sins, theunderling, f-r or gastonw + many more senior members, you would have to do more than just post this thread
Was it wrong for me to answer his question man? I'm new on here too. I have been on this site multiple times looking for answers to my questions about my phones, and so I joined to help others who have questions. But considering I'm new, even though I watched the video, I'm not exactly sure when to answer these kinds of questions?
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mbals5610 said:
Was it wrong for me to answer his question man? I'm new on here too. I have been on this site multiple times looking for answers to my questions about my phones, and so I joined to help others who have questions. But considering I'm new, even though I watched the video, I'm not exactly sure when to answer these kinds of questions?
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You did nothing wrong, you helped out him in trouble. But that link to CF-Kernels is very easy to find, i came here for the first time to ask about root to, but first i explored all sections of SGS2 forum and found out about CF-kernel myself.
I dont blame you for anything but by answering these types of questions you also encourage other noobs to post threads without searching for a similar one.
But as said, you did nothing wrong.
Awesome thanks man
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989 using xda app-developers app
Ain't this nice?
Let's hug it out now
Sent from the little guy
HI All,
Thanks great forum and a lot of great info here, especially for Noobs like me.
My issue is that i cant find the correct CF-Root
I must have a new kernel? I am trying to Root without bricking the phone Details are:
Model - GT-I9100T
Android Version - 4.1.2
Baseband Version - I9100TDVLS3
Kernel Version - 3.0.31-889696
[email protected]#3
SMP PREEMPT Tue May 7 12:33:45
KST 2013
Build Version - JZO54K.I9100TDVLSM
So i have searched all the forums and hopefully i havent missed it with all the new terminology.
All help would be greatly apprecaited in trying to find the correct CF-Root version for this Kernel.
Thanks
S
Hint: We don't use CF ROOT since the 4.0.4 mess.
Now you know what-not-to search for.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Hint: We don't use CF ROOT since the 4.0.4 mess.
Now you know what-not-to search for.
Sent from the little guy
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Thanks, best i go back to searching on how to root. I have got Odin, Siyah-s2-v6.0b5-cwm.zip.
Appreciate the pointer.
[email protected] said:
Thanks, best i go back to searching on how to root. I have got Odin, Siyah-s2-v6.0b5-cwm.zip.
Appreciate the pointer.
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did you have any luck? i have the same phone, baseband version, kernel version, my build number is only different by the last letter, mine has k, i have been looking everywhere, cant find the right one, do you have a link? any help would be appreciated, cheers