Going to root but.....worry. - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Im looking to root my new Galaxy S2 and have read the various post about rooting and after considering the pros and cons am going to go ahead with it.
My worry is that I want to be able to take it back to as it is now unrooted, but am really unsure as to which downloads im looking at getting.
Im sadly currently on three uk network
pda= I9100XWLP7
PHONE=I9100NELP3
CSC=H3GLP3
Im sure ive got the right files for rooting and am looking to root with CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 file, hope thats right?
I got a usb jig on its way to clear the counter.
Any help will be appreciated
Cheers

yep, that is the right kernel to flash to root your current version of the firmware. you might want to take another look at the cf root thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
which gives you the full instructions on how to root. if you ever want to unroot, refer to the stock firmware thread to find the unrooted kernel or flash the full unrooted firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Additionaly, if you want to remove the triangle without a usb jig try flashing an ics rom and root it and then try chainfire's Triangle Away app.. For sale on the market but free for XDA users
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

So to go back to when received state install the intratech password one at the bottom? So would that make the XEU download debranded?
Cheers
Firmware info
PDA:XWLP7
PHONE: XXLPS
Date: 03/04/2012
Android 4.0.3
ARB (Bahrain): Download
CPW (Carphone Warehouse UK): Download
DBT (Germany): Download
FOP (Spain) Multi-CSC (AUT, CMF, COA, COS, CYO, DNF, ERO, EUR, GBL, FOP, MKO, MSR, MTL, ORG, ORS, PAN, PHE, SEB, SMO, TEB, TMS, TOP, TPH, TRA, TRG, TSR, TWO, VDH, VIM, VOM, VVT, XEH, XEO, XSK): Download
SER (Russia) Multi-CSC (ALO, CAC, FTD, MBC, MSG, SEK, SER, SKZ, VHC): Download
TUR (Turkey): Download
XEN (Netherlands): Download
XEU (UK): Download
XWLP7 Stock Kernel: Download
Password: [email protected]
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Ask intratech if he still uses old boot loaders for his ROM.
Triangle away requires ics boot loader.

just wait and root the s3

atifsh said:
Triangle away requires ics boot loader.
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Please don't spout nonsense.
tonybhoy said:
just wait and root the s3
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highlander317 said:
Im looking to root my new Galaxy S2 and have read the various post about rooting and after considering the pros and cons am going to go ahead with it.
My worry is that I want to be able to take it back to as it is now unrooted, but am really unsure as to which downloads im looking at getting.
Im sadly currently on three uk network
pda= I9100XWLP7
PHONE=I9100NELP3
CSC=H3GLP3
Im sure ive got the right files for rooting and am looking to root with CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 file, hope thats right?
I got a usb jig on its way to clear the counter.
Any help will be appreciated
Cheers
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as some 1 that has just been where u are and new to this rooting n rom game is to not worry to much as it is always pretty much reversible if any thing gos wrong.. if u like to try a stable but nice looking rom try the vk rom had no troubles with it what so ever and every thing works.. hopes this helps from 1 noob to another lol

highlander317 said:
Im looking to root my new Galaxy S2 and have read the various post about rooting and after considering the pros and cons am going to go ahead with it.
My worry is that I want to be able to take it back to as it is now unrooted, but am really unsure as to which downloads im looking at getting.
Im sadly currently on three uk network
pda= I9100XWLP7
PHONE=I9100NELP3
CSC=H3GLP3
Im sure ive got the right files for rooting and am looking to root with CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5 file, hope thats right?
I got a usb jig on its way to clear the counter.
Any help will be appreciated
Cheers
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Here are 2 easy ways you can root without modifying your binary counter, (altering kernel).
Flash a firmware from liriquid, it is prerooted!
Follow this guide.
or just flash any firmware you like, flash a cf-root kernel (all of them should do the job, LP7 8 9 DX9) and use triangleaway. Easy peasy.

The first thing you should do is download the ROM that is already on your phone. If your phone gets rooted or you flash a different ROM (all which invalidatte your phone's warranty) then you can get back to where you were. It saves you from having to ask for it later because the file is no longer being hosted.
After that it is just a bit of reading - the folks above have given enough links.

Ive looked for my current rom can't find it anywhere, thats why I started the thread.
Cheers for all the help so far
Lee
Just looked at the intratech downloads, couldnt find phone=I9100NELP3 only NELP2 and the same for CSC could only find H3GLP2 and not H3GLP3, does that make any difference. Still got no idea on the stock rom I already have.

Just to let you know I rooted the phone this morning using the help given and had no problems.
Many thanks
Lee

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[Q] how easy is it to roll-back (un-root)?

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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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Pity my official firmware is not listed
sent from my phone
(please excuse any typographical errors)

[Q] Roms and all tha Jazz

Hello,
i would like some guidance on the rooting side of things. with every page i read im getting more and more confused.
i have installed/flashed litening rom.
ive used the sim unlock tool to unlock my phone.
im confused on all of the unsecure and secure stuff.
i would like my phone back to how i had it when i bought it, without the root access etc.
am i right in thinking that i would need the latest stock secure kernal which i would flash in exactly the same way as i flashed litening? or am i getting the wrong end of the stick.
or would i have to flash the specific three firmware (im not bothered about having all the three stuff on it but if i have to then so be it)
You need to follow Chainfire thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Don't get too much confused, its simple.
BTW- Aren't you already rooted as you are on Litening ROM!
Sent from my GT-I9100
I am rooted which was an easy process. I just can't get my head around all the different stock firmwares etc.
I would love to unlock my wife's S2 for her but want to know how to get it back to stock after.
Hope that makes sense?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
joelk2 said:
I am rooted which was an easy process. I just can't get my head around all the different stock firmwares etc.
I would love to unlock my wife's S2 for her but want to know how to get it back to stock after.
Flash a stock rom .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Firmware is labelled year K 2011 month ABC release number 123
KG3 2011 July 3rd release .
XXX XEU OXA lettering is area of use for that rom .
jje
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ok i downloaded
GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWKF3_I9100XXKE7_I9100XEUKD1
i couldnt see the KG3 one.
where do i find the csc to go with this?
If you want to get it back to stock "back to how it was when I bought it", don't use any KG firmware unless you're from Poland or Brazil - IIRC, they're the only 2 areas that KG firmware is "official", i.e., flashable via Kies.
Sounds like you'll need a KF firmware. If you can't remember what your firmware originally was, try this:
http://fus.nanzen.se/
- will also tell you your latest available official update.
KG and KH 2.3.4
Rest is 2.3.3
Edit - see you've got KF3 - for your scenario, 99% sure it's the right choice.
ok so ive downloaded that one, it was a self extracting.exe file
i now have a tar file.
do i use odin again and put this tar in the pda part?
Anyone??
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
if the package one has one .tar file then yes.
keep in mind you will not have root access after this
Brilliant thanks all
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Also after reverting back to stock roms, do your self a favor and buy a USB JIG (Samsung galaxy S JIG) from ebay for like 10 dollars. You can use this to reset the Binary Counter in Download mode, before you ship of any phone for say Warranty issues

[Q] Need the XWKI8 firmware and Stock Kernel for Telia Denmark

Hello all, and sorry for my newb-ness!
I was looking around for making my SGS2 "legal" again, flashing it with entirely "old" firmware, but the firmwares i found here, are not fitting the original description i have.
my phone ran (XWKI8 before rooting and flashing new firmware to it)
but the problem is;
[ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash
The only fitting my phone and operator is from the SP (3), where mine is Telia...
I even tried getting the ones from 3, but as the download links doesnt work, im pretty lost, can someone help me?
XWKI8: http://www.multiupload.com/H975DHZQLE
Firmware info: PDA:XWKI8| PHONE:NEKI2| CSC:HTDKI1
XWKI8 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/4O6DVGUGSU
Password: [email protected]
can i just flash either one from "telia" and then update normally via kies, or whats the best solution?
i want the SGS2 so legal that i could turn it in to my provider for service!
or any firmware for Telia
or can anyone link to me to any firmware hardcoded with telia's info?
none of the ones linked in this forum, or others are valid... downloads just doesnt work, HELP
Telia
Denmark
XWKK5:http://www.multiupload.com/Q488SAT2VT
Firmware info: PDA: XWKK5| Phone: XXKI4| CSC: OXXKJ3
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password is: [email protected]
Are you based in Denmark? If so, then this would be the latest Telia fm from that thread. KK5 is newer than KI8.
Yeah... but the download link doesnt work!
and thats my problem, because i CANT find it anywhere
thanks for the reply though, but if you find a working download link for the KK5 it would be much appreciated!
Kayel84 said:
Yeah... but the download link doesnt work!
and thats my problem, because i CANT find it anywhere
thanks for the reply though, but if you find a working download link for the KK5 it would be much appreciated!
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http://hotfile.com/dl/136310155/64f8cc4/I9100XWKK5_I9100OXXKJ3.rar.html
Try that but not sure if same version.
Does it matter which kernel i have on the phone also?
im really a noob at this, but right now i have the NEKF2 kernel!
Kayel84 said:
Does it matter which kernel i have on the phone also?
im really a noob at this, but right now i have the NEKF2 kernel!
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You'd need the stock kernel relating to the rom, I've had no need to service so not sure, if anyone else who has had previous experience on this could help.
thought as much... and all the download links relating to the XWKK5 are busted
think im am going to try this one, until i find a legal one
http://download.chainfire.eu/54/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Try Checkfus. There's a thread on here, search for it.
what should i do with that?
i dont need to check if there is an update, i just want either an older version kernel/firmware from Telia Denmark
which is working, so that i can update the old fashioned way!
or what was you intention with checkfus?
You can download the KI8 firmware with Checkfus. Try it & see
Kayel84 said:
what should i do with that?
i dont need to check if there is an update, i just want either an older version kernel/firmware from Telia Denmark
which is working, so that i can update the old fashioned way!
or what was you intention with checkfus?
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im currently trying a XWKK5 i found... report back, and trying the Checkfus
i thought you only could see if there was updates available on Checkfus
Thanks
Nope. You can download them. I tried it late last week & downloaded VAUKJ1 for ****s N giggles. The download/decryption of the firmware works perfectly.
Kayel84 said:
im currently trying a XWKK5 i found... report back, and trying the Checkfus
i thought you only could see if there was updates available on Checkfus
Thanks
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what to do if a Odin firmware upgrade hangs?
it hasnt been moving for a few minutes now, still stuck at the <ID:0/005> data.img part
just wait it out, or any other ideas?
can i abort it, and start over with one i know works?
Sadly... checkfus was of no help
but i got my phone running on the XWKK5 firmware, and it works ok!
but still not the best solution, i simply need the KI8 for Telia
MistahBungle said:
Nope. You can download them. I tried it late last week & downloaded VAUKJ1 for ****s N giggles. The download/decryption of the firmware works perfectly.
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Can you give me an example of how to fill out the info in CheckFus?
because its says error every time...
i've tried an exact copy of this:
Firmware info: PDA: XWKK5| Phone: XXKI4| CSC: OXXKJ3
help
In my case, in the standard tab I chose Android/GT-I9100T/Australia (Vodafone), then I clicked on check firmware. Checkfus told me KJ1 was the latest available, I clicked download, waited for it to download the firmware and at the end of the process it automatically decrypted it.
Which gave me a zip containing a tarball (just like the firmware in Intratech's thread) I can flash in Odin if I ever need to go back to stock.
See... I didnt notice if my phone is a regular GTi9100 or a -T, -N or whatever the options are, how do i find such info, because i was so smart not to make a backup of my current settings :-(
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
So... now i came this far:
my phone is:
Baseband :I9100XXKI4
Kernel : I9100XWKK5
so far so good...
but i have trouble appending the predictive and T9 dictionary... are there any addons i can get for these, because i really want to be able to use dictionary in my language (Danish + German and English)
please help
Nvm---
Found the solution (or rather the Firmware)
found an unmodified version, that had multilingual
thanks for ALL the help, greatly appreciated
btw, how to thank ppl in here?

[Q] Brain exhausted.

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
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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
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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
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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

[Q] Which stock ROM works on my S3?

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!

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