I can't get SkyGo to work on Galaxy S2 I9100 because of the root block.
The woraround seems to be temporarily unrooting. But how do I do that, by whatever means, on Cyanogenmod?
I'm on Cyanogenmod 7.1. I've looked around the forums and some have found a solution. One which specifically got Sky Go app working was by using a protect root/unroot one click app. but get it working you need to flash a secure kernel or the one I read who was succesfully streaming his SkyGO used a speedmod kernel.
I followed the link and it said this version doesn't work on Cyanogenmod. I've tried flashing secure Kernels from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I've tried about 3 but none of them flash (to be honest, I'm not really sure which one I should be choosing for my build it's not clear and there are loads)
Any suggestions? I ultimately just want the ability to root and unroot my phone easily and quickly
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Gave up in the end. I did like Cyanogen mod but far too restrictive, can't use stock kernels, can't put speedmod on, it's like being in school.
So dumped it for Checkrom which is infiintely more flexible.
SkyGo now working a treat using Voodoo ODA temporary root hider.
Thanks everyone! Everyone...everyone..everyone..every
i use siyah kernel, has option to disable and enable root using the ex tweaks app.
on resurrection remix rom, which is a great rom, similar to cyanogen i guess...
proxmty said:
I can't get SkyGo to work on Galaxy S2 I9100 because of the root block.
The woraround seems to be temporarily unrooting. But how do I do that, by whatever means, on Cyanogenmod?
I'm on Cyanogenmod 7.1. I've looked around the forums and some have found a solution. One which specifically got Sky Go app working was by using a protect root/unroot one click app. but get it working you need to flash a secure kernel or the one I read who was succesfully streaming his SkyGO used a speedmod kernel.
I followed the link and it said this version doesn't work on Cyanogenmod. I've tried flashing secure Kernels from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I've tried about 3 but none of them flash (to be honest, I'm not really sure which one I should be choosing for my build it's not clear and there are loads)
Any suggestions? I ultimately just want the ability to root and unroot my phone easily and quickly
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Been looking around for ages and I can't find a proper way to root this build..
I've tried older kernels, different methods as well as different 1 click and non flash methods. Zergrush, gingerbreak etc.
I can't find any way to root this build. I really need root... Kind of makes the 25€ I spent on rooted apps totally useless without it :/ on top of that I need to be able to use Titanium backup and other dev tools without issues.
Has anyone been able to sucessfully root this build? I don't mind if there is no stock kernel avaliable. I just want an unsecured one so I can sucessfully root the build. I've looked everywhere and I can't find one.
Has someone made one? If not, will someone please make one. It's the newest official downloadable firmware for the SGS2.
P.S. I don't want a modded build rom that is already rooted. Because I dabble in some dev work and such I can't use a rom..
Thanks for any info, sorry if this has been asked somewhere but I've seen other people asking for an unsecure kernel for this version. Haven't found one anywhere or a way to root without...
Thanks in advance!
LJ´
Use kj3 cf root, from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14283342
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leijonasisu said:
Been looking around for ages and I can't find a proper way to root this build..
I've tried older kernels, different methods as well as different 1 click and non flash methods. Zergrush, gingerbreak etc.
I can't find any way to root this build. I really need root... Kind of makes the 25€ I spent on rooted apps totally useless without it :/ on top of that I need to be able to use Titanium backup and other dev tools without issues.
Has anyone been able to successfully root this build? I don't mind if there is no stock kernel available. I just want an unsecured one so I can successfully root the build. I've looked everywhere and I can't find one.
Has someone made one? If not, will someone please make one. It's the newest official downloadable firmware for the SGS2.
P.S. I don't want a modded build ROM that is already rooted. Because I dabble in some dev work and such I can't use a ROM.
Thanks for any info, sorry if this has been asked somewhere but I've seen other people asking for an insecure kernel for this version. Haven't found one anywhere or a way to root without...
Thanks in advance!
LJ´
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I rooted my phone running on the same ROM (XWKJ3) by flashing Chainfire's CF-Root kernel for XW_KJ3.
So, that should work fine.
If not, Intratech described another rooting method (using the zergRush exploit) in his Quick Root Guide in the first post of his Official Firmware thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
This method seems to work very elegant, as you won't get a yellow triangle and the binary counter will not be incremented.
But I did not test this method myself.
Alternatively, you can flash another rooted kernel, which is compatible with the ROM.
Now I am running on SpeedMod K2-18 kernel, which is rooted and it works fine on my stock ROM XWKJ3 too.
Good luck !
Thanks a ton both you guys! I was able to root my phone with the link that veyka provided. But also thanks to It_ler for your help!
Thanked you both
Hello Everyone,
I am not new to android as I have had multiple android devices, however I purchased a SGS II from a friend and he rooted it. However, he does not remember what software he used to root it. So I used the one click method and it said it unrooted it no problem, however superuser and CWM is still installed and JD plus says it has root access. The kernel is XXKG3 and I installed and used it no problem. However, again when I go to CWM under current kernel: unknown. I tried everything I can think of, searched these forums the best I can and I still need help. Can anyone help me? If so, greatly appreciated.
Thank you for all your time
Have you tried flashing another kernel like siyah?
How will using that kernel help? Just out of curosity, I dont know too much
You have not searched properly. All you had to do was use the search button use a few keywords and boom you have the results. But anyway here i go.
To root go into Chainfires thread that is in the original development and look for cf-root kernels. Flash that through odin and it gives you root and cwm recovery and manager. Once you have done that it basically roots your phone. Now if you want to unroot all you have to do is flash official firmware from Intratechs thread again in original development section and your phone will be unrooted..Guides on how to do that are in both threads and at the first page. Now this is were you come in
Read read read...read the information given in those threads and you should understand more and you should be fine. good luck
I did do my research, I must have missed them. I will be trying this tomorrow, thank you!!!
Just flash a stock rom and then flash cf-root kernel mate..
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Hi all
I have one application which tells me it has to run in an unroot ROM in order to work. I'd like to be able to dual boot between RR and an unrooted stock ROM; my guess is that this will not be possible (each time I've tried the stock has ended up being rooted), but I'd just like the experts to confirm this?
Its not a major issue if I can't do this, its just nagging me that despite looking through the forums (and the rest of the 'net) for some days I can't figure out the "can the stock ROM be unroot" bit....
Many thanks
Ian
igeraghtyb said:
Hi all
I have one application which tells me it has to run in an unroot ROM in order to work. I'd like to be able to dual boot between RR and an unrooted stock ROM; my guess is that this will not be possible (each time I've tried the stock has ended up being rooted), but I'd just like the experts to confirm this?
Its not a major issue if I can't do this, its just nagging me that despite looking through the forums (and the rest of the 'net) for some days I can't figure out the "can the stock ROM be unroot" bit....
Many thanks
Ian
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I know HOW to do this thing!!!!
- First of all install the stock ROM on the phone as primary rom.
- Root with relative CF-ROOT the stock ROM.
- Flash Dorimanx kernel latest version via CWM.
- Clone primary on secondary.
- WIPE and format the primary ROM without format Internal memory entirely.
- Install RR as primary ROM
- Flash Dorimanx kernel latest version via CWM.
- Boot the phone in secondary ROM (Stock ROM).
- As soon as you get in stock ROM open exTweaks.
- Go in MISC tab on the bottom.
- There you'll find the REMOVE ROOT button.
- Press IT.
- Reboot and then you've done what you wanted
- Enjoy
Unfortunately that doesn't work, the app I want to run somehow knows the system has been rooted before. Thanks for the help as I'm sure that works for other apps. The app I'm trying to use is called DME.
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I think the dual boot method doesn't work because both roms still share the same kernel. If that kernel is rooted in the primary rom then the second rom is also rooted. Seems like the DME app developers purposely removed root functionality to enhance the security of their app. Read somewhere that your DME server admin can allow it to work with rooted phones, whatever that means. If not, then it seems like you may need to use another app on your rooted phone, or just unroot the phone and use DME. Unless maybe someone has another suggestion?
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This belongs in general or Q&A not development.
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sefrcoko said:
I think the dual boot method doesn't work because both roms still share the same kernel. If that kernel is rooted in the primary rom then the second rom is also rooted. Seems like the DME app developers purposely removed root functionality to enhance the security of their app. Read somewhere that your DME server admin can allow it to work with rooted phones, whatever that means. If not, then it seems like you may need to use another app on your rooted phone, or just unroot the phone and use DME. Unless maybe someone has another suggestion?
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Many thanks for this - until that simple explanation I never understood that the ROMs would share the same kernel!
I'm guessing this problem only has one answer; to go back to a single stock ROM.
I couldn't find an answer on the threads. I rooted my at&t last night w entropy512s one click kernel and root. Well I'm new to the phone tech so it took me a while. I now cannot use any of the market Hotspot apps to run my tablet off my s2 wifi. I could before the root and from what I was told it should be easier to do this after rooting. Am I missing something? Is there a special way I have to do it now? I'm so confused.
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I'm not familiar with those applications. I don't know any reason they would not work. And it's not clear from your post what exactly the problem is. You mean you can't install them, or that they do not produce a wifi signal even though installed?
Anyway, almost all custom roms include portable wi-fi hotspot, as well as usb tethering and sometimes bluetooth tethering. Since you have rooted, why don't you go ahead and pick a custom rom and put that on. Problem solved.
There is a good guide linked in my signature.
Yeah, once you have a custom rom, just use the built-in tethering. Works great for tablets.
Yea I can install them, I've tried a few of them and none put out a wifi signal. I don't know what rom I should flash yet. Since I did the entropy512s one click root+ kernel I understand that the kernel is gingerbread, does that mean I need a gingerbread rom? I was hoping for the latest, greatest build. Any guidance is GREATLY appreciated as it took me hour just to root. Lol
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nednerbish said:
Yea I can install them, I've tried a few of them and none put out a wifi signal. I don't know what rom I should flash yet. Since I did the entropy512s one click root+ kernel I understand that the kernel is gingerbread, does that mean I need a gingerbread rom? I was hoping for the latest, greatest build. Any guidance is GREATLY appreciated as it took me hour just to root. Lol
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Since you used Entropy512's package to root, you have a stock kernel. In order to install custom firmware, you need to first install a custom kernel that contains ClockworkMod Recovery onto your phone. That kernel must be Gingerbread. However, once you have the kernel and CWM installed, you can then flash any firmware you choose, Gingerbread, ICS or JB.
The guide which is the first link in my signature contains all the info you need.
Fantastic. Thank you so much for your time. I will try first chance I can.
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I will give you two pieces of advice:
1: Follow the instructions given to you by Creepy (and any instructions in the OP of ROMS) to the T.
2: Read then read some more. When you're done with that, read it all over again. Afterwards, follow step 2 again. This goes for searching about any issue you may come across.
Have fun, this device is really amazing once you figure out more about it
Clay
Team Pirate
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I thank you. I will. I'm so confused about this stuff but it seems the more I read I am really UNDERSTANDING what it means. But it takes about 10 read throughs.
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Ok I was told to get entropys dd kernel since it had cwm with it. I guess thats the next step correct?
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Use creepy's guide Ned! You need to figure out what your next step is.
Im on the mobile tapatalk (on vacation), So i cant use my computer to reaserch the xda site easily. Im trying to learn as much as possibe before i get home and actually do it.
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Good plan. When you get the cwm kernel, do a nandroid backup then pick any rom you like... (cm10 nightly just came out, if you like jellybean)
AOKP by Task650 is another JB alternative.
Which is better you ask? Gonna have to try them both! They both offer stability and great user experience for most who try them. Maybe you're a GB or an ICS kinda guy though!
Clay
Team Pirate
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It really doesn't matter much which kernel you choose for the next step, because it's only on your phone for a short time. Assuming you rooted with the Gingerbread stock plus root package, then you need a custom Gingerbread kernel which has ClockworkMod Recovery. I believe the links in my guide for the kernels are still working links.
The root I did said it was root + kernel. I take it the one with the entropy512 one click root+ kernel doesnt include the cwm. Im sorry im jist trying to understand the whole process not just do it. Alot of what i read doesnt click. Loke when I rooted it took me 6+ hours because I didnt know you want to save the file not open it when downldng it. also I read the deleting the tethermanager2.apk will open wifi/tether. True?
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Forget i asked. I re read your comment. Ok its a stock kernel. So it wouldnt. I understand. A stock kernel probably would make it easier to return to stock. right?
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nednerbish said:
Forget i asked. I re read your comment. Ok its a stock kernel. So it wouldnt. I understand. A stock kernel probably would make it easier to return to stock. right?
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Essentially, yes, but if you're going for custom ROMs, that's not what you want. There are easy ways of getting back to stock if all else fails.
You gotta know what you want first, before you move forward. I know you want tethering to work, and people here have recommended moving to a custom ROM because tethering does not seem to work for you on rooted, stock ROM and stock kernel. So do you want a custom ROM instead (you'll lose some of your current data via that route)? Or do you not care about ROMs and you just want wifi tethering to work now that you're rooted?
Assuming you want just the latter of the two options, I would recommend that you first try a custom kernel (this is different from a custom ROM, but note most custom ROMs include a custom kernel upon install). You mentioned Entropy's Daily Driver Gingerbread kernel, which is a great one. I'd recommend installing it and seeing if that fixes your wifi tethering problem. To install, use Mobile Odin lite version; you can find that apk in Creepy's guide. Download and save the zip from Entropy's DD thread, then extract the zImage file from it (make sure to use the name "zImage", no file extension, important) and move that to your phone via USB mounting. After that, in Mobile Odin lite navigate to the zImage file and flash it; viola, you now have Entropy's custom Gingerbread kernel and stock GB ROM. All custom kernels include ClockworkMod (no other way to get it), so you have that too.
If the custom kernel alone does not fix your wifi tethering problem, then maybe it's time to move to a custom ROM. With CWM, you can flash anything (ROMs, kernels, what have you) much more easily, but we'll get to that after you get the kernel, which is part of the process anyway.
These instructions are all repeated in paragraph 3a of Creepy's guide, and more information is written there, so I would recommend reading it thoroughly so you do understand. I know it's frustrating at first, but you'll get it, and you seem like the type to eventually get it right and understand what you're doing.
THANK YOU!!! I will try that tonight. That was very helpful info. So I CAN do this right from phone the? I saw there were some Apps that can do stuff like that but wasn't sure if they worked. I think I saw one linked to the superuser app. Ill keep you updated
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I also want a new rom also. I'm just trying to get there. LOL
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[Chinese accent] Have patience, Grasshopper.
So I have rooted my classmate his Galaxy S2 with CF-Root, which I now realized was a big mistake. It seems that he when he opens his camera app, a black screen comes but he can still take pictures. He can't also access the YouTube app. Another thing is that he lost ALL his files on his intern memory (like pictures, music etc. Which was kind of weird, because I have never had such a problem.) He doesn't really care about losing his files, contacts etc. He just wants to take pictures and access YouTube again. I read on a different topic that flashing Siyah kernel would fix this? Also, IF I have to flash Siyah for him, I have to put the Siyah kernel file in Odin in PDA and hit start, right?
Sorry if this isn't a huge question. It's just that I have never flashed to a different kernel (I have always flashed Custom ROMs with the kernel provided in there). Also is there a chance of any errors, mistakes, something going wrong? I know I can always flash back to the latest stock ICS rom, but nothing big should happen when switching kernels? Or am I wrong?
AndroidFan2 said:
So I have rooted my classmate his Galaxy S2 with CF-Root, which I now realized was a big mistake. It seems that he when he opens his camera app, a black screen comes but he can still take pictures. He can't also access the YouTube app. Another thing is that he lost ALL his files on his intern memory (like pictures, music etc. Which was kind of weird, because I have never had such a problem.) He doesn't really care about losing his files, contacts etc. He just wants to take pictures and access YouTube again. I read on a different topic that flashing Siyah kernel would fix this? Also, IF I have to flash Siyah for him, I have to put the Siyah kernel file in Odin in PDA and hit start, right?
Sorry if this isn't a huge question. It's just that I have never flashed to a different kernel (I have always flashed Custom ROMs with the kernel provided in there). Also is there a chance of any errors, mistakes, something going wrong? I know I can always flash back to the latest stock ICS rom, but nothing big should happen when switching kernels? Or am I wrong?
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If the phone is running on ICS you can flash siyah kernel 5.01 with odin. Its perfectly safe. Just install samsung kies for the drivers. And if your phone is running on GB do not flash siyah
Thing can always go south when flashing. Wanna try a safe-friendly method for flashing custom kernels and Stock ROMs? Try Mobile Odin.
And read about all these you're asking here.
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pasanjay said:
If the phone is running on ICS you can flash siyah kernel 5.01 with odin. Its perfectly safe. Just install samsung kies for the drivers. And if your phone is running on GB do not flash siyah
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The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
gastonw said:
Thing can always go south when flashing. Wanna try a safe-friendly method for flashing custom kernels and Stock ROMs? Try Mobile Odin.
And read about all these you're asking here.
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I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
AndroidFan2 said:
The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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It's free, pro version gets everroot, automatic kernel DL and SU & MO injects.
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AndroidFan2 said:
The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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If you have proper drivers installed its perfectly safe to flash siyah using odin. Do not wipe or restore nandroid backups on your current cf root recovery. You can do anything after flashing siyah or dorimanx kernel
It seems highly unlikely to me that CF-root started all this. Did you flash the correct CF-Root for the correct rom version? You didnt mention which version of CF-root you flashed or what version of the stock rom he has.
If you got no experience in other kernels, why not do a full wipe and start from scratch?
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It seems highly unlikely to me that CF-root started all this. Did you flash the correct CF-Root for the correct rom version? You didnt mention which version of CF-root you flashed or what version of the stock rom he has.
If you got no experience in other kernels, why not do a full wipe and start from scratch?
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If it's of further help, he was on XWLPD and I've flashed CF-Root with the latest version. The rooting went flawless on Odin, he has CWM installed and has SuperSU on there and has root acces. The tutorial I followed was on XDA Developers, altough I can't find the link anymore.
I was actually thinking of starting from scratch like you said. It seemed easier for me haha.
I also read that CF-Root has a lot of bugs..
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If it's of further help, he was on XWLPD and I've flashed CF-Root with the latest version. The rooting went flawless on Odin, he has CWM installed and has SuperSU on there and has root acces. The tutorial I followed was on XDA Developers, altough I can't find the link anymore.
I was actually thinking of starting from scratch like you said. It seemed easier for me haha.
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CF Root became obsolete after 4.0.4
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