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hi,
Sorry i am a newbie here ..so asking this stupid question.. I Rooted my Galaxy S2 using shorfuse program. Can someone tell me if rooting replaces the stock ROM, baseband or kernel? The triangle that appears on boots shows that i have indeed ROOTED my galaxy, how can i restore it to the original condition it was?
Samsung KIES is currently offering an upgrade, is it for the ROOTED (if it changes the rom) or the original ROM?
Sorry again. Will appreciate the help
Update will revert u to non rooted, and if u didn't rom it it should be on stock kernel and rom
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Xxxdevilxxx said:
hi,
Sorry i am a newbie here ..so asking this stupid question.. I Rooted my Galaxy S2 using shorfuse program. Can someone tell me if rooting replaces the stock ROM, baseband or kernel? The triangle that appears on boots shows that i have indeed ROOTED my galaxy, how can i restore it to the original condition it was?
Samsung KIES is currently offering an upgrade, is it for the ROOTED (if it changes the rom) or the original ROM?
Sorry again. Will appreciate the help
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First rooting does not replace the stock ROM and the baseband . The kernel might be replaced , i can only tell about CF-Root kernel . This method replaces the stock kernel with CF-root kernel. No idea about shorfuse sorry.
You have to note your android software version , kernel and baseband before rooting .flash back all to stock. In SuperOneKlick root programm is a button called "Unroot" . Your phone will be unrooted.
Kies offers you a stock samsung rom. If you updated you will loose root.
Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry for the noob questions again, can you give info on the following
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
Thanks again
dont ask any questions or you will be laughed at by idiots
Maxomix0 said:
First rooting does not replace the stock ROM and the baseband . The kernel might be replaced , i can only tell about CF-Root kernel . This method replaces the stock kernel with CF-root kernel. No idea about shorfuse sorry.
You have to note your android software version , kernel and baseband before rooting .flash back all to stock. In SuperOneKlick root programm is a button called "Unroot" . Your phone will be unrooted.
Kies offers you a stock samsung rom. If you updated you will loose root.
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i didn't note the version before rooting. Is it still possible to find out which i had? and the update Samsung is offering does Samsung checks which kernel do you have and propose an update accordingly or is it different?
The UNROOT button does it replaces my CF-Kernel with something else?
tonybhoy said:
dont ask any questions or you will be laughed at by idiots
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Tht's how the world works no? You ask ppl laugh at you and then they ask and you laugh back..but all in all everything is good if you do help with the questions they ask while laughing at them
Xxxdevilxxx said:
i didn't note the version before rooting. Is it still possible to find out which i had? and the update Samsung is offering does Samsung checks which kernel do you have and propose an update accordingly or is it different?
The UNROOT button does it replaces my CF-Kernel with something else?
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First, i don't laugh at people who are new in the Rooting/ROM section here on XDA. I remember my first Rooting
No you can't. But if you want to go back to stock ROM just update the update kies is offering. You will loose root and you will be on stock rom. Samsung KIES will never offer you a Custom ROM update. It offers all the time samsung stock roms. If the unroot button changes the kernel i don't know , sorry .
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
hi mate ill try and break it down for you.
1- go into settings, scroll to the bottom, click on about phone, look under baseband version. the latest baseband im aware of is i9100xxlph, if your on gingerbread it will be an earlier version, if so you can use a usb jig, about 2 quid on ebay to remove the yellow triangle.
2- build number is simply the name the given by the manufacturer ( or custom rom builder ) to the rom that is on your phone, it might include the date and time when it was compiled.
3- kernel number will be called kernel version, this will tell you which kernel you have on and you can change this to one you please, something like cf-root, siyah kernel, red pill, theres loads to choose from
4- when you simply root your phone you wont change any of the above other than the kernel, you have simply enabled yourself super user access, you should have superuser and hopefully clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) and busybox, with the root applied to your phone you can then choose to download a custom kernel to enable things like overclocking, removing stock bloatware ( mediahub, readers hub, apmobile and all the other crap thats not really any use to anybody) and with cwm you can download rom zips directly to your phone to enable you to customize it with what ever you want.
5- you have a triangle because you have an insecure kernel, ( a rooted one ) and you used a pc or other comp, and a program like the one you used or odin, to put it on your phone, this tells samsung should you put your phone in for repair that you have rooted it, your binary counter will show up as 1 and will void your warranty, ill tell you if your interested in how to remove that once you understand what ive said in this post, if you want to know anything ill help you anyway i can mate.
wezza1979 said:
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
hi mate ill try and break it down for you.
1- go into settings, scroll to the bottom, click on about phone, look under baseband version. the latest baseband im aware of is i9100xxlph, if your on gingerbread it will be an earlier version, if so you can use a usb jig, about 2 quid on ebay to remove the yellow triangle.
2- build number is simply the name the given by the manufacturer ( or custom rom builder ) to the rom that is on your phone, it might include the date and time when it was compiled.
3- kernel number will be called kernel version, this will tell you which kernel you have on and you can change this to one you please, something like cf-root, siyah kernel, red pill, theres loads to choose from
4- when you simply root your phone you wont change any of the above other than the kernel, you have simply enabled yourself super user access, you should have superuser and hopefully clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) and busybox, with the root applied to your phone you can then choose to download a custom kernel to enable things like overclocking, removing stock bloatware ( mediahub, readers hub, apmobile and all the other crap thats not really any use to anybody) and with cwm you can download rom zips directly to your phone to enable you to customize it with what ever you want.
5- you have a triangle because you have an insecure kernel, ( a rooted one ) and you used a pc or other comp, and a program like the one you used or odin, to put it on your phone, this tells samsung should you put your phone in for repair that you have rooted it, your binary counter will show up as 1 and will void your warranty, ill tell you if your interested in how to remove that once you understand what ive said in this post, if you want to know anything ill help you anyway i can mate.
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Tell me please how i can remove the yelllow triangle without jig please
Maxomix0 said:
First, i don't laugh at people who are new in the Rooting/ROM section here on XDA. I remember my first Rooting
No you can't. But if you want to go back to stock ROM just update the update kies is offering. You will loose root and you will be on stock rom. Samsung KIES will never offer you a Custom ROM update. It offers all the time samsung stock roms. If the unroot button changes the kernel i don't know , sorry .
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Thanks bro ... The ROOTING was easy now just wanted to look at the after effects..hehe.. So samsung kies probably doesn't check the kernel version to offer update!
first i need to know that your baseband version is, look in settings and post it on here
wezza1979 said:
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
hi mate ill try and break it down for you.
1- go into settings, scroll to the bottom, click on about phone, look under baseband version. the latest baseband im aware of is i9100xxlph, if your on gingerbread it will be an earlier version, if so you can use a usb jig, about 2 quid on ebay to remove the yellow triangle.
2- build number is simply the name the given by the manufacturer ( or custom rom builder ) to the rom that is on your phone, it might include the date and time when it was compiled.
3- kernel number will be called kernel version, this will tell you which kernel you have on and you can change this to one you please, something like cf-root, siyah kernel, red pill, theres loads to choose from
4- when you simply root your phone you wont change any of the above other than the kernel, you have simply enabled yourself super user access, you should have superuser and hopefully clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) and busybox, with the root applied to your phone you can then choose to download a custom kernel to enable things like overclocking, removing stock bloatware ( mediahub, readers hub, apmobile and all the other crap thats not really any use to anybody) and with cwm you can download rom zips directly to your phone to enable you to customize it with what ever you want.
5- you have a triangle because you have an insecure kernel, ( a rooted one ) and you used a pc or other comp, and a program like the one you used or odin, to put it on your phone, this tells samsung should you put your phone in for repair that you have rooted it, your binary counter will show up as 1 and will void your warranty, ill tell you if your interested in how to remove that once you understand what ive said in this post, if you want to know anything ill help you anyway i can mate.
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Thanks mate this was really helpful!!.. One last question though if i upgrade the firmware using Samsung KIES will it reset the counter? (Doesn't matter coz my warranty isn't in anyway effected by it) just curious question? Read about a USB jig a few seconds earlier than your post, i would have to use that to reset the counter wouldn't I? And if i dont edit the binary counter now when i am on 2.3.3 i can't do it after i upgrade, since USB jig has known issues with 2.3.6 and above, no?
wezza1979 said:
first i need to know that your baseband version is, look in settings and post it on here
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Here's the Info:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXXKF1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKG2-CL342890
[email protected]#2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.JPKG2
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Thanks bro ... The ROOTING was easy now just wanted to look at the after effects..hehe.. So samsung kies probably doesn't check the kernel version to offer update!
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Np mate .. i can recommend CheckROM Revo v6 + ICS Domination 2.0.3 Theme.. these guys who made it are amasing. Check it out. Yes, KIES wants that you are using a Original Samsung rom and not any other custom made
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Thanks mate this was really helpful!!.. One last question though if i upgrade the firmware using Samsung KIES will it reset the counter? (Doesn't matter coz my warranty isn't in anyway effected by it) just curious question? Read about a USB jig a few seconds earlier than your post, i would have to use that to reset the counter wouldn't I? And if i dont edit the binary counter now when i am on 2.3.3 i can't do it after i upgrade, since USB jig has known issues with 2.3.6 and above, no?
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It won't reset the counter. You need the jig to reset the counter and remove the yelllow triangle.
no mate if you update via kies it wont reset the counter, and you dont have to use the jig to reset it, have a look at this thread by intratech ( hes ****hot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
find your baseband in the list and download the stock kernel from it, flash this through odin, use 1.85, flash it in the pda section of it, it will get rid of your triangle but keep your root. its not the fact that its 2.3.6 that makes it redundant exactly, its that it uses the new bootloader, you can download the old bootloader and flash it through odin in the bootloader section and use the jig to reset it and then if you want to but not required flash the new one over the top of it, if your interested in using a non official icecream sandwich ( im currently using cyanogenmod 9 nightlie ( which is awesome ) you canuse chainfires triangle away program, a zip file you can flash with cwm and that gets rid of the triangle also but it only works on ice cream sandwich as far as i am aware.
Maxomix0 said:
Np mate .. i can recommend CheckROM Revo v6 + ICS Domination 2.0.3 Theme.. these guys who made it are amasing. Check it out. Yes, KIES wants that you are using a Original Samsung rom and not any other custom made
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Will do but i have to admit i am one of those obsessive ppl whining over the delay of ICS so gonna upgrade to that when it comes out and if not satisfied then gonna try all the custom ROMS out there lol
wezza1979 said:
no mate if you update via kies it wont reset the counter, and you dont have to use the jig to reset it, have a look at this thread by intratech ( hes ****hot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
find your baseband in the list and download the stock kernel from it, flash this through odin, use 1.85, flash it in the pda section of it, it will get rid of your triangle but keep your root. its not the fact that its 2.3.6 that makes it redundant exactly, its that it uses the new bootloader, you can download the old bootloader and flash it through odin in the bootloader section and use the jig to reset it and then if you want to but not required flash the new one over the top of it, if your interested in using a non official icecream sandwich ( im currently using cyanogenmod 9 nightlie ( which is awesome ) you canuse chainfires triangle away program, a zip file you can flash with cwm and that gets rid of the triangle also but it only works on ice cream sandwich as far as i am aware.
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Thanks man that clears everything up!! And the thread you forwarded me too is awesome , now i dont have to worry about getting my stock kernel back !!. and how is CM9? Is it better than stock as in does it provide more features or sumthing like that or just visually pleasing?
and how is CM9? Is it better than stock as in does it provide more features or sumthing like that or just visually pleasing?
cm9 is excellent, it has the new ics camera, with paneramic mode and the video camera mode works unlike the others ive tested, its not fully complete, the theme functions arent in place yet, but it runs sweet as a nut, never crashes and i use rom manager, paid 3.99 for it well worth the money, and you can download roms straight to your phone though it its a great bit of kit, they post all the updated roms on it too for the one you have installed. gotta dash man if you need help with owt give me a shout. oh dont forget the thanks button if i helped!!
i have ics 4.0.4 on my sgs2..i want to downgrade to 2.3.6 or 2.3.5..i have flahed manually with odin the ics and now i wat to flash back to gb.. which version of gb should i get and than flash it with odin ? tell me a thread where to find the gb cuz i have searched a lot but nothing..i dont now which is gb and which is not...
select it from my Signature (stock roms)
ZACQ8 said:
select it from my Signature (stock roms)
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which is the latest gb ?
i now that is 2.3.6 but which is the lateset update from 2.3.6 ?
search for XWLA4 in that thread
and download it,
stock kernel also there seperately , just download and keep no need to flash kernel,
Check samfirmware for a full list of available firmwares and versions.
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Is it safe and doable to do a downgrade from ICS to GB then? I' like to reset the binary counter, don't have time for a usb jig to arrive so I thought would go ahead with the Triangle away app. Currently running on GB 2.3.5.
[email protected] said:
Is it safe and doable to do a downgrade from ICS to GB then? I' like to reset the binary counter, don't have time for a usb jig to arrive so I thought would go ahead with the Triangle away app. Currently running on GB 2.3.5.
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Only works with ics
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[email protected] said:
Is it safe and doable to do a downgrade from ICS to GB then? I' like to reset the binary counter, don't have time for a usb jig to arrive so I thought would go ahead with the Triangle away app. Currently running on GB 2.3.5.
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Why don't you flash with cwm? Then u don't have to worry about the triangle~~
Hey Guys!
I just bought the mighty S2 and am loving it.
Baseband version: I9100DDLPA
Build Number: IML74K.XWLP7
I tried rooting my phone with ODIN and CF_ROOT method. This is the file version i used.
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Now after rooting, my phone booted automatically. When i tried restarting, it was getting stuck on the yellow triangle.
I then downloaded the other kernel and tried flashing that too with ODIN.
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
But alas..
Then i downloaded the official ROM for my country and flashed it with ODIN. Fixed my phone. Below is the firmware i used.
GT-I9100_INU_I9100XWLP7_I9100ODDLP9_I9100DDLPA
This runs on ICS 4.0.3. I see that there's one more ROM of my country thats 4.0.4 on samsung-updates.
So my questions are as below
1) Which CF_ROOT version do i use to get my stock firmware rooted?
2) Is 4.0.4 any better than 4.0.3? Where do i find the changelog?
3) Can I flash a firmware of ANY country? Does it matter if I flash the firmware of my neighboring country?
4) Where do i find the stock kernel for my Firmware?
5) Does flashing the official firmware flash the stock kernel along with it? Meaning will it remove the Siyah-s2-v4.1.5 i am currently running :cyclops: ?
6) If 5 is yes, and if i need to by chance send my phone to the service center for warranty, and also if I am running a custom rom, will flashing the original firmware of my country + removing the yellow triangle + resetting the counter bring it back to warranty? ;P
7) Is there a way to try a ROM from the SD card without actually flashing it?
I seriously gotta parcel a crate of beer for the one who answers my questions.. One all set, I am in for trying out a custom ROM!
androiderb89 said:
Hey Guys!
I just bought the mighty S2 and am loving it.
Baseband version: I9100DDLPA
Build Number: IML74K.XWLP7
I tried rooting my phone with ODIN and CF_ROOT method. This is the file version i used.
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Now after rooting, my phone booted automatically. When i tried restarting, it was getting stuck on the yellow triangle.
I then downloaded the other kernel and tried flashing that too with ODIN.
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
But alas..
Then i downloaded the official ROM for my country and flashed it with ODIN. Fixed my phone. Below is the firmware i used.
GT-I9100_INU_I9100XWLP7_I9100ODDLP9_I9100DDLPA
This runs on ICS 4.0.3. I see that there's one more ROM of my country thats 4.0.4 on samsung-updates.
So my questions are as below
1) Which CF_ROOT version do i use to get my stock firmware rooted?
2) Is 4.0.4 any better than 4.0.3? Where do i find the changelog?
3) Can I flash a firmware of ANY country? Does it matter if I flash the firmware of my neighboring country?
4) Where do i find the stock kernel for my Firmware?
5) Does flashing the official firmware flash the stock kernel along with it? Meaning will it remove the Siyah-s2-v4.1.5 i am currently running :cyclops: ?
6) If 5 is yes, and if i need to by chance send my phone to the service center for warranty, and also if I am running a custom rom, will flashing the original firmware of my country + removing the yellow triangle + resetting the counter bring it back to warranty? ;P
7) Is there a way to try a ROM from the SD card without actually flashing it?
I seriously gotta parcel a crate of beer for the one who answers my questions.. One all set, I am in for trying out a custom ROM!
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1 I don't know I use siyah kernel to root although there are full instructions in chainfires thread.
2 4.0.4 is better than 4.0.3 as it's an upgrade , use Google for change log.
3 yes you can flash any countries rom for your device.
4 in Stock rom. Just reflash the ROM to stock kernel, but this will loose root access.
5 yes. Correct.
6. It will remove triangle but you need triangle away app to reset counter. Credits to chainfire
7 no not that I know of.
Sir can I suggest you read the sticky threads in this forum. There are many excellent guides, advice, tips and information. You would do well to read them to save bricking your new device.
All the best
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
HANDSY said:
1 I don't know I use siyah kernel to root although there are full instructions in chainfires thread.
2 4.0.4 is better than 4.0.3 as it's an upgrade , use Google for change log.
3 yes you can flash any countries rom for your device.
4 in Stock rom. Just reflash the ROM to stock kernel, but this will loose root access.
5 yes. Correct.
6. It will remove triangle but you need triangle away app to reset counter. Credits to chainfire
7 no not that I know of.
Sir can I suggest you read the sticky threads in this forum. There are many excellent guides, advice, tips and information. You would do well to read them to save bricking your new device.
All the best
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Hi Handsy. I am doing that. Thats were i learnt how to root n stuff but it failed. Hence used Siyah kernel and automagically got Root access
Anyway regarding point number 4, i didnt understand what you meant. DO I reflash the entire 350MB firmware just to get the stock kernel??
androiderb89 said:
Hi Handsy. I am doing that. Thats were i learnt how to root n stuff but it failed. Hence used Siyah kernel and automagically got Root access
Anyway regarding point number 4, i didnt understand what you meant. DO I reflash the entire 350MB firmware just to get the stock kernel??
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Yes to get stock kernel re-flash the whole stock rom. There is a method of extracting the kernel from the zip file but I've never tried it. Easy and safe to re flash whole rom package.
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HANDSY said:
Yes to get stock kernel re-flash the whole stock rom. There is a method of extracting the kernel from the zip file but I've never tried it. Easy and safe to re flash whole rom package.
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Thanks for the great help! +1 for ya
I noticed that flashing the firmware didnt make a single change to my phone. The apps and settings were totally intact. Will installing 4.0.4 too be the same? Also i heard about this brick bug on our phone. Does that happen while only wiping data/cahche using CWM? Is there an anther way of wiping data/cache/dalvik etc? other than factory reset for the bug
androiderb89 said:
Thanks for the great help! +1 for ya
I noticed that flashing the firmware didnt make a single change to my phone. The apps and settings were totally intact. Will installing 4.0.4 too be the same? Also i heard about this brick bug on our phone. Does that happen while only wiping data/cahche using CWM? Is there an anther way of wiping data/cache/dalvik etc? other than factory reset for the bug
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When moving between like firmwares (same number) you often do this without wiping data however when upgrading or down grading a full wipe is necessary. To avoid brick bug only wipe with a custom kernel eg siyah etc
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Dont forget to backup your efs folder and make a nand backup before you get going.
Help
Hardware : MT6577
Model : GT-I93000
Build number : IMM76D.I93000ZSALED.9P017.6628
Build date UTC : 20121016-085327
Android v : 4.1.1
Baseband v: -----
Kernel v : 3.0.13 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #1 SMP Tue Oct 16 16:50:37 CST 2012
Got softbricked. Bootloop. Need help to unbrick.
Welcome to the GT-I9100 forum.....
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
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daxgirl said:
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
wargrafix said:
Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
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check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
slimlo said:
check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Essentially flashing using a 4.04 firmware will brick the phone? or is it when I flash, it will be bad to flash using a 4.04 firmware? Sooo confused.
If anyone has the steps what I should do, please tell me. I am worried about bricking.
If I root the phone, when official JB comes out, will I be able to update?
any help guys? The thread isn't very clear what do I do if I have this kernal. Do I downgrade before rooting?
Insted of flashing that Cf root kernel with Odin or Cwm, flash Siyah 4.1.5.
www.gokhanmoral.com
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The link, do I root with those? if I do, what will it change?
wargrafix said:
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
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I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
ZDQ said:
I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
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If GotBrickbug app by CF said your chip is safe than it shouldn't matter what kernel you use. Safe hardware.
Personally I always prefer rooting with CF kernels that match my FW version. Then if you're still unsure about the chip... flash siyah, go to advanced (while still in recovery) > reboot recovery. Then wipe data with siyah kernel just to be on the safe side. I always keep siyah 3.5.2 (the first transisiontl ics/jb kernel) for those purposes. CM10 built in kernels are all considered safe so that's the last time you'll ever be worried about it.
Best of luck, man
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
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your phone will be rooted and u can then choose to install a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 on ur phone which gives u the latest CWM recovery thro which u can install any custom rom of ur choice(meant for i9100 though) on ur phone
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
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Samsung releases firmware in various regions and with varied carriers. So I bet that till it is officially released it will take time but when it does you will get OTA if your are on 'STOCK' ROM. but if you move away to custom rom then you will have to update manually.
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So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
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So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
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To revert back assuming you didn't do backup before, download 4.0.4 firmware for your region on sammobile and flash it using odin.. Then to upgrade it when official update are up just hit OTA, kies, or flash it via odin the same way like you flash 4.0.4..
If you don't have idea how to flash then google it, theres plenty much tutorials out there.. hope it helps
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
wargrafix said:
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
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Actually I get confused myself hehe, by "Flash using CF, or CM 10" you mean flash what? The rest are ok..
Well, let's put this simple, Flash the CF-Root for your phone then you're rooted now, if you want to flash custom rom such as cm10 then flash it (the cm10 zip file to be flashed on recovery mode and don't forget to read the cm10 instruction before & after flashing), if you want to get rid of the triangle then do it with triangle away, finally to unroot and revert to stock, just flash stock firmware via odin..
Hi everyone! I just rooted my phone and it was sooo easy.
Thank you so much. Your advice and help definitely made it much easier than I though.
Yeah, welcome to the rooted world where you can explore more with your phone
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Hi .. i originally rooted my phone using " zirggles " ? it was something on you tube i found ! well it worked untill my s2 updated to 4.0.4 then i lost part of my root. i still have titanium back up ... but if i run root checker it says i don't have proper root. and some apps i cant download. i have checked and i do have an insane chip ! i want to root my phone properly again, but i know with this chip its risky. would it be ok to flash 4.0.3 firmware .. would this get rid of the brick bug ? if so is there somewhere i can download the firmware ? im curently on XXLQ6 or is there another way of rooting my phone properly again ? i have super user on the phone but it says outdated binary. please be understanding as i only joined yesterday and i am a total noob to this all
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Flash Siyah kernel 4.1.5. with Odin i Download mode.
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strommy1966 said:
Hi .. i originally rooted my phone using " zirggles " ? it was something on you tube i found ! well it worked untill my s2 updated to 4.0.4 then i lost part of my root. i still have titanium back up ... but if i run root checker it says i don't have proper root. and some apps i cant download. i have checked and i do have an insane chip ! i want to root my phone properly again, but i know with this chip its risky. would it be ok to flash 4.0.3 firmware .. would this get rid of the brick bug ? if so is there somewhere i can download the firmware ? im curently on XXLQ6 or is there another way of rooting my phone properly again ? i have super user on the phone but it says outdated binary. please be understanding as i only joined yesterday and i am a total noob to this all
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4.0.3 firmware is safe, the issue exists only in stock 4.0.4 ICS and if you are on 4.0.4 ICS don't perform any type of wipe, reset etc... Flash 4.0.3 firmware or lower version's like gingerbread or any custom rom with custom kernels, also custom kernels for 4.0.4 version's are safe theoretically but i still wont recommend it because I have seen people brick their phone from CWM, so the problem is with the kernel which has eMMc cap erase command, most custom kernels don't have it, but be warned an old Siyah kernel has it so use the newest one.
For the sake of safety i recommend that you flash 4.0.3 via Odin.
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4.0.3 firmware is safe, the issue exists only in stock 4.0.4 ICS and if you are on 4.0.4 ICS don't perform any type of wipe, reset etc... Flash 4.0.3 firmware or lower version's like gingerbread or any custom rom with custom kernels, also custom kernels for 4.0.4 version's are safe theoretically but i still wont recommend it because I have seen people brick their phone from CWM, so the problem is with the kernel which has eMMc cap erase command, most custom kernels don't have it, but be warned an old Siyah kernel has it so use the newest one.
For the sake of safety i recommend that you flash 4.0.3 via Odin.
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sorry to ask again .. but which Siyah would you suggest then ? as i have a partial root .. as i lost full root when my phone updated, doing this wont " mess " up my phone ?
thanks
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king_below_my_lord said:
4.0.3 firmware is safe, the issue exists only in stock 4.0.4 ICS and if you are on 4.0.4 ICS don't perform any type of wipe, reset etc... Flash 4.0.3 firmware or lower version's like gingerbread or any custom rom with custom kernels, also custom kernels for 4.0.4 version's are safe theoretically but i still wont recommend it because I have seen people brick their phone from CWM, so the problem is with the kernel which has eMMc cap erase command, most custom kernels don't have it, but be warned an old Siyah kernel has it so use the newest one.
For the sake of safety i recommend that you flash 4.0.3 via Odin.
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ok thanks for the advice .. if i was to use a Siyah kernel, which one would you suggest ? would i have to use odin to do this ? i have CWM on my phone, so could i do it from the phone rather than odin ? if i can, would i need to put the new kernel on the external SD card ?
thanks a million
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ok thanks for the advice .. if i was to use a Siyah kernel, which one would you suggest ? would i have to use odin to do this ? i have CWM on my phone, so could i do it from the phone rather than odin ? if i can, would i need to put the new kernel on the external SD card ?
thanks a million
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dwnld the tar file of siyah v4.1.5 (for galaxy S2) and flash the same using 'Odin', since its the best way ma8
Latest Siyah 5.0.1 should not be a problem as well. Using it for a week now.
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strommy1966 said:
ok thanks for the advice .. if i was to use a Siyah kernel, which one would you suggest ? would i have to use odin to do this ? i have CWM on my phone, so could i do it from the phone rather than odin ? if i can, would i need to put the new kernel on the external SD card ?
thanks a million
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Use the latest Siyah its pretty amazing, i consider Odin as the safest method, even though if you can obtain Siyah as a zip file you can do it via CWM which is also a pretty safe and easy method for noobs, if you downloaded a tar flash via Odin or Mobile Odin.
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