HI everyone,
In order to root my phone, i would like to see which method of rooting is better.
After searching in the forum,i found out many ways to root my phone
such as flashing an insecure kernel(siyah)
and using thishttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
i would like to see the pros and cons of these method,and the way you guys root your phone and the reason.
Assuming you have an I9100 or an I9100T (check the sticker under the battery), CFRoot. So simple even a poorly trained chimpanzee can do it in under 3 minutes (which speaks volumes about the people we get on here who can't manage to do this without having their hand held), installs CWM.
If you don't have an I9100/T; don't know/don't care.
Edit to add - Probably should have posted this in Q&A given it's a question. Besides, you're more likely to get replies in Q&A.
CF-Root very simple with ODIN
or
flash a ROM, many of them come with Root permissions already
Its a question of reading up the methods and the basics .
First to read is XDA rules and dont post questions here .
jje
actually,i would like to flash siyah kernel with resurrection rom after root.
Is it a good choice to me that simply flash siyah kernel for rooting?
U want everything laid in front of u lazy bones.Google and u will find answers like everyone did.AND read those rules......!!!
Sent from my SGS2
kennethb925 said:
actually,i would like to flash siyah kernel with resurrection rom after root.
Is it a good choice to me that simply flash siyah kernel for rooting?
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Suggestion is first to read the stickies .
Second flash CWM and root via .
Root + CWM .read the instructions and faq in the post .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Make a nandroid backup .
Choose your rom read the rom thread and follow the rom install instructions .
jje
thank you for the suggestion,
however,i can't find my kernel version which is LPG in the thread,
which kernel should i download? or should i use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 method?
kennethb925 said:
thank you for the suggestion,
however,i can't find my kernel version which is LPG in the thread,
which kernel should i download? or should i use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 method?
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See my post above pay attention to read the instructions in full this bit in your case .
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
jje
kennethb925 said:
thank you for the suggestion,
however,i can't find my kernel version which is LPG in the thread,
which kernel should i download? or should i use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 method?
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Yes use it it works fine
thank you you guys!!
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I want to root my phone. I have been reading alot of tutorials and posts made here in the forum. Now I think I know enough to root the phone. I am just confused about one little thing; can I flash any cf-root kernal to my phone or I need specific. Help me in choosing the kernal from Hellcat's one.
I downloaded XXKI4 from Hellcat's page but I am not sure. Which CF-root kernal should I flash?
This is my phone details according to Kies:
PDA: KJ2
PHONE: KI1
CSC: KJ1 (XSG)
2.3.5 (Updates from Kies)
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I had it updated using Kies. I want to know whether I can use any sg2 kernal on my phone or I have to be specific according to my phone details? I think I screwed up big time rooting by installing those updates..
This is the phone status picture taken:
http://imgur.com/0Kybt
cf-root kernel first mate...
First of all, you have to flash a cf-root kernel with odin using a .tar file. Then you can flash the kernel you want, if it is compatible with your rom. Usually, this is said in kernel thread.. Hope this helps!!
pHraiL^ said:
I want to root my phone. I have been reading alot of tutorials and posts made here in the forum. Now I think I know enough to root the phone. I am just confused about one little thing; can I flash any cf-root kernal to my phone or I need specific. Help me in choosing the kernal from Hellcat's one.
I downloaded XXKI4 from Hellcat's page but I am not sure. Which CF-root kernal should I flash?
This is my phone details according to Kies:
I had it updated using Kies. I want to know whether I can use any sg2 kernal on my phone or I have to be specific according to my phone details? I think I screwed up big time rooting by installing those updates..
This is the phone status picture taken:
http://imgur.com/0Kybt
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You should read Chainfire's CF-Root thread and use CF-Root kernel for XWKJ2 in 7. post => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Good luck !
Flash using the cf-root that matches your stock/current kernel, make a cwm backup, then you can change to whatever Rom you fancy. Me personally i just rooted and removed all the Orange crap and tried a couple of Roms but in the end the phone is that good im happy with rooted stock so restored my backup
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
I give up -- I thought I know enough to safely root my phone but it's hard =D. New things keeps coming up..
I just wanted someone to pin point me that this is the cf-root you should be using for your phone details as it is the best for you and with that you can easily install other custom ROMs (I want sensation one) and gain root access ofcourse.
Nevermind, I will keep doing the homework until I crack it up!
ANY help is still appreciated because I have files ready..
pHraiL^ said:
I want to root my phone. I have been reading alot of tutorials and posts made here in the forum. Now I think I know enough to root the phone. I am just confused about one little thing; can I flash any cf-root kernal to my phone or I need specific. Help me in choosing the kernal from Hellcat's one.
I downloaded XXKI4 from Hellcat's page but I am not sure. Which CF-root kernal should I flash?
This is my phone details according to Kies:
I had it updated using Kies. I want to know whether I can use any sg2 kernal on my phone or I have to be specific according to my phone details? I think I screwed up big time rooting by installing those updates..
This is the phone status picture taken:
http://imgur.com/0Kybt
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Hi i read up on rooting my S2 on this website and youtube and i was confident that i could do it, they all made it sound and look easy.
I went ahead and flashed my Kernel (XWKF3) using ODIN 1.85 and it went through process said successful and rebooted as said but soon as the first black screen comes on saying "SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 GTI9100" it just stays on this screen and nothing else happens.
It is therefore Semi-Bricked, i have tried several kernels and firmware and then it totally bricks, thou lucky i bought a usb jig that puts it back into download mode.
My advice is to be 100% sure and do a lot of research before proceeding and if anyone got an idea what i can do to get my phone working again please let me know
If you chose to use Hellcat's Kernel, then you don't need CF-ROOT Kernel.
HellcatDroid said:
Features
Root
Kernel comes "instant rooted", after flashing this kernel your system is completely rooted (su, busybox and the Superuser app).
Nothing more needs to be done, totally newb friendly
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Just download the Kernel that matches your current Kernel version.
To find out what Kernel you are using, Settings -> About
Else you can just go to Dialer, then *#1234#
The PDA version is also your Kernel Version.
Run ODIN, select the hellcat kernel *.tar file under PDA, then start.
DO NOT REPARTITION
DO NOT ERASE EFS
You say PDA version is your kernal version, it means KJ2 is my kernal version. I can't find the match for this kernal on hellcat's page. Though my Baseband version in 'about' shows XXKI4. Since it's matches the kernal on Hellcat's page, I thought this is the kernal version.
So now I have to find a kernal version for my PDA version? And what is the difference between cf-root and the hellcat's kernals?
Thanks.
pHraiL^ said:
You say PDA version is your kernal version, it means KJ2 is my kernal version. I can't find the match for this kernal on hellcat's page. Though my Baseband version in 'about' shows XXKI4. Since it's matches the kernal on Hellcat's page, I thought this is the kernal version.
So now I have to find a kernal version for my PDA version? And what is the difference between cf-root and the hellcat's kernals?
Thanks.
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my advice to you, being a 2 months old newbie myself, is to read for a few days around XDA. you can learn alot and make sure you don't mess things up.
and get yourself a JIG off ebay ASAP. It's like 2 bucks, and it's worth it.
I myself, flashed CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4 on my SII and than plugged JIG to get rid off the yellow triangle. It was easy. For now I'm running like that on stock to get familiar in android cos this new to me (former iPhone user). After a "test/learning" mode I'll probably flash Galnet MIUI.
my version of device is:
android version 2.3.3
baseband version I9100xxkg5
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100jpkh1-cl453266 [email protected]dell140 #2
build number gingerbread.jpkh1
and that's why I flashed the "KH1" version cos I'm still unsure the other "close/similar" versions I can flash on my device.
If there is an exact version of CF-Root for your version flash that one and follow CFs instructions on the first page of his thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399).
hope this helps. If you have any other specific questions ask here and if I now the answer, I'll help.
cheers.
pHraiL^ said:
I give up -- I thought I know enough to safely root my phone but it's hard =D. New things keeps coming up..
I just wanted someone to pin point me that this is the cf-root you should be using for your phone details as it is the best for you and with that you can easily install other custom ROMs (I want sensation one) and gain root access ofcourse.
Nevermind, I will keep doing the homework until I crack it up!
ANY help is still appreciated because I have files ready..
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I have only ever used CF-Root for rooting so I can't comment on Hellcat etc but what I can say is that all the information required for CF-Root is in Chainfire's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
It specifically states how to find out which file to use at the bottom of the very 1st post.
I was totally new to all this rooting and flashing firmware business until I found the XDA forum and I can only speak from personal experience but I have found that as long as you read, read then read again and follow the instuctions to the absolute letter you shouldn't have any difficulties.
Thanks for the tip man but I can't find cf-root KJ2 for my phone. I tried searching and failed. I'll keep looking.
Ive rooted my phone via odin. Flashed cf root kernel kf1 to remove the yellow triangle. But as i was about to flash the rom using cwm recovery mode, its opening up to a "manual mode", hence i cant flash the roms. Any ideas what might cause this?
I have rooted my SGS2 (xwkg1). I didn't know the first thing about it, and found this forum to be the best of knowledge for playing around with my phone.
If you research enough you will find the right post showing a step by step way to root your phone (so easy) and flash ROMs. I am ready to play the ROM game now..
Follow these steps..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Just make sure you get the right kernel for your particular phone.
If you want noob steps. Let me know..
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Find your kernels here (Special thanks to Odia)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I am confused in choosing the kernal for my phone. You see my baseband version shows XXKI4 which matches a kernal back there, it confuses me alot. But my kernal version shows JPKJ2, for which I can't find a kernal. Whole lot of confusion in choosing a matching kernal.. =(
Will GT-I9100_XWKJ2_insecure work for my kernel version JPKJ2?
And I found this kernel too; CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Chainfire said XW and the initial doesn't matters if it's KJ2. But mine's JPKJ2
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It_ler said:
You can use CF-Root kernel for XW_XEF_KJ2 to root your ROM.
Please make a backup before flashing.
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It_ler said:
There are several posts which say that CF-Root kernel XX_KI4 and XW_KI8 will work fine on JPKJ2.
So, use one of them to root your phone as long as Chainfire is absent.
As soon as he posts a CF-Root kernel for KJ2, you can easily flash this kernel over the "older" one.
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Which one now?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19013036&postcount=7
Please take time to read as:
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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Rather than creating a new thread the best option is to post in pre existing thread this provides you get help and if others in same situation can read answer to posts....
On that note thread closed.
Hello guys, I got a SGS2 I want to root so I can do a firmware backup with ClockworkMod ROM Manager. But my Kernal isn't listed what can I do?
My Kernal Version is
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
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Which kernal should I use to root my phone?
Kernals are listed on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 (3 posts down)
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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Thanks
Dial *#1234# to get the leters asociated to the kernel so you could root.
Thanks for the prompt response.
I've dialled *#1234# (and prompted by the following information)
PDA: I9100GZNKI1
PHONE: I9100GZNKI1
CSC: I9100GCHNKI1
Build Info: Tue Sep 6 16:32:31 KST 2011
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I cannot find any matches.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
I guess nobody has any ideas?
Will it hurt to try and load each of the Kernal's One by One until one of them work?
Thanks!
If I am not mistaking you have the I9100G and not the I9100. And as far as I know, you can't use CF-root.
Don't know what you can do to root though.
It's looking like I better leave this phone alone.
Was going to flash it without doing ClockworkMod Rom Backup but I don't think I can flash non I9100G Roms without bricking it and if I find a I9100G ROM it probably sucks compared to some of the others.
Looks like I better sell this phone for what little value it's worth. The firmware on it has completely crippled it. It won't even let me install the android market app on there. It's completely locked down.
If anyone else has any ideas, I'd love to hear them. Still don't want to risk bricking the phone.
Search i1900G posts .
jje
You can always do a factory reset. That should give you a clean slate.
Hey guys,
How do I root my galaxy s2 with BOLPD Kernel. I can't find any insecure BOLPD Kernels. I've rooted with another kernel yesterday, but it was basicly messed up. Anybody suggestions?
It's the Netherlands version.
It's T-Mobile NL Branded. It is the i9100 version, but with some boot and down animations.
Anybody?
Chainfire said:
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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In other words, probably LPC.
Use the new root method for ics
With out insecure kernels...
atifsh said:
Use the new root method for ics
With out insecure kernels...
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And that is?
atifsh said:
Use the new root method for ics
With out insecure kernels...
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which is that new method??
most of the people are rooting their phone for the purpose of flashing Custom ROMS, when they use any method other than rooting custom kernel they wont get CWM, so their next question will be posted How can I install CWM? therefore the best method to suggest for rooting is flashing custom Kernel.
If CF-root is not available for the perticual firmware, there are many other rooting kernels are available for ICS like Siyah, Speedmod etc..regardles of the firmware version number. better to recommend them instead of others....
ZACQ8 said:
which is that new method??
most of the people are rooting their phone is for the purpose of flashing Custom ROMS, when they use any method other than rooting custom kernel they wont get CWM, so their next question will be posted How can I install CWM? therefore the best method to suggest for rooting is flashing custom Kernel.
If CF-root is not available for the perticual firmware, there are many other rooting kernels are available for ICS like Siyah, Speedmod etc..regardles of the firmware version number. better to recommend them instead of others....
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Thanks, You've helped alot. Which kernel should I use? I want something with everything stock, but only root.
Mehmet32 said:
Thanks, You've helped alot. Which kernel should I use? I want something with everything stock, but only root.
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Re-read oinkylicious' post above...
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions as per the post above.
jje
Mehmet32 said:
Thanks, You've helped alot. Which kernel should I use? I want something with everything stock, but only root.
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my suggetion was for those who need CWM, for further flashing options...
You can use other rooting method too...
this is the ODIN flashable siyah Kernel, which will give you rooting as well as CWM.
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v3.0/Siyah-v3.1.2.tar
oinkylicious said:
In other words, probably LPC.
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Hey, I can't really find it. I will provide you the informations:
Modelnumber:
GT-i9100
Android-Version
4.0.3
Baseband-Version
I9100BOLP5
KernelVersion
[email protected] #3
BuildNumber
IMP74k.BOLPD
You would be better off not rooting but learning the basics first save bricking your phone .
Open link scroll to ICS builds locate LPC follow instructions flash via Odin .
CF-Root-SGS2_BU_VOD_LPC-v5.4-CWM5.zip
jje
You hand it to em on a plate/spell it right out (slowly) & some of em still can't find the right kernel Would hate to be your phone right about now.
JJEgan said:
You would be better off not rooting but learning the basics first save bricking your phone .
Open link scroll to ICS builds locate LPC follow instructions flash via Odin .
CF-Root-SGS2_BU_VOD_LPC-v5.4-CWM5.zip
jje
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Hey thanks, I already know the basics of Odin and stuff like that. Yesterday I flashed the wrong kernel so I had to restore it from Odin with the official firmware.so basically I have to flash the file you have me? Thank you.
Mehmet32 said:
Hey thanks, I already know the basics of Odin and stuff like that. Yesterday I flashed the wrong kernel so I had to restore it from Odin with the official firmware.so basically I have to flash the file you have me? Thank you.
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Depends on which official firmware you used to restore... Again, re-read oinkylicious' post.
ctomgee said:
Depends on which official firmware you used to restore... Again, re-read oinkylicious' post.
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I did that already. The Problem is I can't find the same kernel version. So here is my device information again.
Modelnumber:GT-i9100
Android-Version4.0.3
Baseband-VersionI9100BOLP5
[email protected] #3
BuildNumberIMP74k.BOLPD
I've restored on the same firmware again
Mehmet32 said:
I did that already. The Problem is I can't find the same kernel version. So here is my device information again.
Modelnumber:GT-i9100
Android-Version4.0.3
Baseband-VersionI9100BOLP5
[email protected] #3
BuildNumberIMP74k.BOLPD
I've restored on the same firmware again
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So you re-read everything except the part that said "probably LPC", I guess...
ctomgee said:
So you re-read everything except the part that said "probably LPC", I guess...
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Yes, what does that exactly mean. Very noobish question for you, but yeah...
Mehmet32 said:
Yes, what does that exactly mean. Very noobish question for you, but yeah...
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Sigh... Then yes, you should be able to use the file jjegan linked for you above.
Mehmet32 said:
Yes, what does that exactly mean. Very noobish question for you, but yeah...
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Since you already did read and did understand nothing, dont forget JJE link to unzip to get a TAR file to flash from ODIN
ZACQ8 said:
which is that new method??
most of the people are rooting their phone for the purpose of flashing Custom ROMS, when they use any method other than rooting custom kernel they wont get CWM, so their next question will be posted How can I install CWM? therefore the best method to suggest for rooting is flashing custom Kernel.
If CF-root is not available for the perticual firmware, there are many other rooting kernels are available for ICS like Siyah, Speedmod etc..regardles of the firmware version number. better to recommend them instead of others....
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This new method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
He was failing to understand/find the Cf root, this is the simplest method.
Plus yes it don't give you the cwm manager or cwm, but you can always use the stock recovery and choose that same cwm to get cwm and flash your ROM.
Plus no triangle and no counter.
Hello,
I just got my new Galaxy S2 and want to install the Resurrection Remix Rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854)
Since there are soo many topics and threads here, I can't even find the answer I'm looking for with the search bar, so I'm sorry to ask.
I want to know how to install CWM and this ROM, is there a guide somewhere? What's the best way to root it and install CWM?
It would be really nice if someone could post it.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Greezes,
Draygon
just get odin and then flash a rooted and cmw kernel.
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium
Well, first thing to do is to get Odin like our friend already said, u can look here in forum for links, u will need the Odin 1.85
After that go to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Its Chainfire kernel, it Root and install CWM and Superuser basically.. he keeps it the most original as possible...
Attention ! Download the version that is compatible to ur ROM Version !
now go to odin, in PDA u add the .tar file from chainfire and select start. (If u dont know how to use Odin completelly, i suggest u to read something about first!)
After its complete the SGSII will restart and it will be rooted, now u can download the rom u want and flash it through CWM...
Remember to read FAQ first...
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Acutally, the first thing you should do is confirm what model of the Galaxy SII you have, since there are over a dozen variants, some of which are specific to the US. I say this because this is your first post in the Galaxy SII forum, and a brief perusal of your posting history doesn't really give any clues as to your geographical location.
Look on the label under the battery.
Does it say "GT-i9100"?
If so, you're in the right place.
If not, you're in the wrong place, and flashing ANYthing for an i9100 will potentially brick your device.
I got a Galaxy S2 i9100.
Thanks a lot for your great replys,you guys are awesome!!
I know what to do now.
Draygon said:
I got a Galaxy S2 i9100.
Thanks a lot for your great replys,you guys are awesome!!
I know what to do now.
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Welcome pal ! This Forum helped me for one year till now, its great to share some experience ! =D
Just have another question because I don't want to brick my new S2:
In this guide which Danpamio posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have to look for the right ROM to flash via odin to my S2.
Mine got the "LP7" in the system settings info.
Now, which of there roms do I have to install? What's the difference?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Thanks in advance!
This is the safe way, just notice recovery is only there until you reboot, but root stays, still there are instructions how to unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Draygon said:
Now, which of there roms do I have to install? What's the difference?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Thanks in advance!
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If you read the entire thread you are referencing it clearly states:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
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That should answer your questions.
Hello professionals. Here is my phone information.
Model number : GT-I9100
Android version : 4.0.3
Baseband version I9100XXLPX
Kernel version : [email protected] #3
I just want to gain root access on my phone without changing my current phone information as I want to install some apps that require root level acess. I've read from CF guide and some other guide that brick bug is an issue when it comes to ICS. I need some advice (links please) regarding my matter. Also, (a very noob question) When I flash, does KIES needs to be opened too?
Just use the ics rooting method by Rachmat3 in my sig.
kzahfrancis said:
Hello professionals. Here is my phone information.
Model number : GT-I9100
Android version : 4.0.3
Baseband version I9100XXLPX
Kernel version : [email protected] #3
I just want to gain root access on my phone without changing my current phone information as I want to install some apps that require root level acess. I've read from CF guide and some other guide that brick bug is an issue when it comes to ICS. I need some advice (links please) regarding my matter. Also, (a very noob question) When I flash, does KIES needs to be opened too?
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I am sure you must have read or watched several videos regarding root before you are asking this(if you haven't you must), you must know that since you are running 4.0.3 firmware you aren't effected by that bug, that bug is present only in 4.0.4 firmware, and yes what you asked is a great big noob question as Kies should never be opened and if possible termination of Kies background process is also recommended as Kies interferes with Odin which is the application which you are going to use for flashing your tar file(file needed to root) Sorry for no links i am too lazy to search,
1.for rooting just google or search forum" how to root s2 running 4.0.3 ICS", be sure to select the file closely matching your baseband version "XXLPX"
2.even though you are safe in 4.0.3 you can check whether you have a faulty chip, install "eMMc check" app from play store, if you have a Insane chip at least it will prevent you from upgrading to 4.0.4 stock.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
I thank people who write helpful posts, so i expect the same.
king_below_my_lord said:
1.for rooting just google or search forum" how to root s2 running 4.0.3 ICS", be sure to select the file closely matching your baseband version "XXLPX"
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WRONG, u should always suggest them to choose the CF-root kernel based upon the Current stock kernel or the BUILD version not based on the baseband aka modem ma8
PS- in OP's case (Kernel version : 3.0.15-I9100JPLPF[email protected] #3) he has to choose a Cf-root kernel based on LPF
theunderling said:
Just use the ics rooting method by Rachmat3 in my sig.
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Thanks i will try this..
king_below_my_lord said:
I am sure you must have read or watched several videos regarding root before you are asking this(if you haven't you must), you must know that since you are running 4.0.3 firmware you aren't effected by that bug, that bug is present only in 4.0.4 firmware, and yes what you asked is a great big noob question as Kies should never be opened and if possible termination of Kies background process is also recommended as Kies interferes with Odin which is the application which you are going to use for flashing your tar file(file needed to root) Sorry for no links i am too lazy to search,
1.for rooting just google or search forum" how to root s2 running 4.0.3 ICS", be sure to select the file closely matching your baseband version "XXLPX"
2.even though you are safe in 4.0.3 you can check whether you have a faulty chip, install "eMMc check" app from play store, if you have a Insane chip at least it will prevent you from upgrading to 4.0.4 stock.
Sent from my Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
I thank people who write helpful posts, so i expect the same.
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I will try to install eMMc check first before rooting. thanks
Sun90 said:
WRONG, u should always suggest them to choose the CF-root kernel based upon the Current stock kernel or the BUILD version not based on the baseband aka modem ma8
PS- in OP's case (Kernel version : 3.0.15-I9100JPLPF[email protected] #3) he has to choose a Cf-root kernel based on LPF
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thanks for the information but if i flash an LPF kernel that's intended for i9100 (not GT-i9100) will it also work? i dont see a kernel LPF for GT-i9100. If you know, could you give me link? really thanks!
kzahfrancis said:
Thanks i will try this..
I will try to install eMMc check first before rooting. thanks
thanks for the information but if i flash an LPF kernel that's intended for i9100 (not GT-i9100) will it also work? i dont see a kernel LPF for GT-i9100. If you know, could you give me link? really thanks!
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First of all i am extremely sorry for suggesting to get a kernel matching your baseband version,i did it in the spur of the moment without thinking and i acknowledge that it was a critical mistake, as Sun90 said(thanks so much) you must select your insecure kernel based on the current build version of the kernel you are running, you can easily find JPLPF version insecure kernels,or it must match the last three letters LPF, GT-i9100 is the international galaxy s2 model number and usually just plainly i9100 will be refering to the Gt-i9100 but just check the thread and make sure you dont use the variants like i9100i/M/T..etc
Sorry again for the foolish mistake,was not intentional,i always use pre rooted custom roms and suddenly made the idiotic mistake of suugesting the modem version instead of the kernel built.
And if anybody feels like gloating over this mistake of mine please do, i dont need to prove anything, as it was purely unintentional and a spur of the moment mistake.
king_below_my_lord said:
First of all i am extremely sorry for suggesting to get a kernel matching your baseband version,i did it in the spur of the moment without thinking and i acknowledge that it was a critical mistake, as Sun90 said(thanks so much) you must select your insecure kernel based on the current build version of the kernel you are running, you can easily find JPLPF version insecure kernels,or it must match the last three letters LPF, GT-i9100 is the international galaxy s2 model number and usually just plainly i9100 will be refering to the Gt-i9100 but just check the thread and make sure you dont use the variants like i9100i/M/T..etc
Sorry again for the foolish mistake,was not intentional,i always use pre rooted custom roms and suddenly made the idiotic mistake of suugesting the modem version instead of the kernel built.
And if anybody feels like gloating over this mistake of mine please do, i dont need to prove anything, as it was purely unintentional and a spur of the moment mistake.
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Hey Dude, the intention with my post was to correct u not to hurt ur feelings.
was just guiding u in the right direction thats it, ur doing a gr8 job of helping people over here keep it up
Just be more precise (not with the spur of moment though ) in ur act and suggest the best for people
I hit thanks button to all who replied to my thread. Thank you very much for the help.