Hello
My mom just got her S2 and I want to root it and install a custom kernel. I'm experienced at rooting my own galaxy s, but I just want to confirm a couple of things:
1. Is the install method the same as i9000, as in using cf-root via odin, then wipe cache and dalvik, then flash custom kernel?
Heard about a yellow triangle on s2, will it show when using custom kernel, if so can I just fix it with the app on the market using the stock rom?
What kernel do you recommend? Looking for a kernel that is giving the extra little smoothness, oc capability, maybe frees up some ram (aka bigmem on i9000), custom lmk and deep idle. However stability is more important than features.
Best regards
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bahafeld said:
Hello
My mom just got her S2 and I want to root it and install a custom kernel. I'm experienced at rooting my own galaxy s, but I just want to confirm a couple of things:
1. Is the install method the same as i9000, as in using cf-root via odin, then wipe cache and dalvik, then flash custom kernel?
Heard about a yellow triangle on s2, will it show when using custom kernel, if so can I just fix it with the app on the market using the stock rom?
What kernel do you recommend? Looking for a kernel that is giving the extra little smoothness, oc capability, maybe frees up some ram (aka bigmem on i9000), custom lmk and deep idle. However stability is more important than features.
Best regards
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for rooting using cf root kernel check the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
try the latest siyah kernel dwnld the .tar file and flash thro odin
PS: it has dual boot option so that u can have 2 roms installed and ofcourse both of them should be ICS roms
for yellow triangle u can use triangle away app but it works only with ICS
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Hi, is there a completely stock kernel with root and CWM that I can flash with Odin, on my S2. I have seen a couple kernels but they have things like different boot animations, and different little tweaks but I just want stock ROM with root and CWM. I have never used Odin before, and was also wondering if rooting,and installing CWM with Odin is safer than using SuperOneClick, then using Odin to install CWM? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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RPK925 said:
Hi, is there a completely stock kernel with root and CWM that I can flash with Odin, on my S2. I have seen a couple kernels but they have things like different boot animations, and different little tweaks but I just want stock ROM with root and CWM. I have never used Odin before, and was also wondering if rooting,and installing CWM with Odin is safer than using SuperOneClick, then using Odin to install CWM? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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Stickies........
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RPK925 said:
Hi, is there a completely stock kernel with root and CWM that I can flash with Odin, on my S2. I have seen a couple kernels but they have things like different boot animations, and different little tweaks but I just want stock ROM with root and CWM. I have never used Odin before, and was also wondering if rooting,and installing CWM with Odin is safer than using SuperOneClick, then using Odin to install CWM? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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1. stock kernel with root? Yes.
2. stock kernel with CwM (and root)? Probably yes.
Read this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823
I have not personally gone with that option and I believe most of members here do not go with this option. So, I don't know if it works as expect or not.
3. custom kernel with CwM? Yes. So far in this room, there are 2 most popular custom kernels, Entropy's Daily Driver and Siyah kernel.
I have been searching high and low for how to install ClockWorkMod on a Bell Galaxy S II i9100M and I have not had any success. It has the stock ICS firmware and it is rooted and unlocked...please help.
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surfmonster said:
I have been searching high and low for how to install ClockWorkMod on a Bell Galaxy S II i9100M and I have not had any success. It has the stock ICS firmware and it is rooted and unlocked...please help.
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1. which root method did you use? Please provide links
2. To have a permanent CWM recovery, just flash a custom GT I9100 kernel
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I used CWM.zip and SU-Busybox-Installer.zip. I don't want to flash another ROM until I get thus one backed up...I heard that CWM can back up the current ROM image.
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I used CWM.zip and SU-Busybox-Installer.zip. I don't want to flash another ROM until I get thus one backed up...I heard that CWM can back up the current ROM image.
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Then just flash a custom kernel, Siyah, Dorimanx or Speedmod via the temporary CWM recovery
These kernels have permanent CWM recovery
After flashing, reboot your phone back to recovery
Perform a ROM backup in CWM recovery
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Alternatively, you can flash this CWM 6.x via stock recovery, if you don't wish to flash a custom kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223
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Will this work on a bell GT-I9100M?
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Will this work on a bell GT-I9100M?
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Just flash Siyah kernel 4.1.2 (download the zip format) via the temporary CWM recovery. It will give a permanent CWM recovery, and it's 100% compatible with your phone (GT I9100M).
Download Siyah kernel here: www.gokhanmoral.com/
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Of i flash a "kernal" will i lose anything? Well i be able to get official OTA firmware updates looker JB when it finally comes out? Will i have to set up everything on my phone again? Sorry for the noob questions but this is all new to me.
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Of i flash a "kernal" will i lose anything? Well i be able to get official OTA firmware updates looker JB when it finally comes out? Will i have to set up everything on my phone again? Sorry for the noob questions but this is all new to me.
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1. You will not lose anything if you flash kernel. Flashing kernel will never delete data. Everything remains intact.
2. You will receive alerts when updates are available etc. And you can also flash them even before it becomes available for your region.
If you are still skeptical about flashing the custom kernel, and only want clockwork mod recovery, then, don't flash anything, you will be fine with a temporary CWM recovery which you already have
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Thanks so much for the info, but how do i flash the syria kernel and what file do i download as there are quite a few at the link you provided?
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surfmonster said:
Thanks so much for the info, but how do i flash the syria kernel and what file do i download as there are quite a few at the link you provided?
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Siyah kernel for Galaxy S2, 4.1.2 (.zip format)
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I see version 4.1.4 but not v4.1.2. What is the best one to use right now and should i be updating when new ones come out, which seems to be quite often?
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surfmonster said:
I see version 4.1.4 but not v4.1.2. What is the best one to use right now and should i be updating when new ones come out, which seems to be quite often?
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Yeah, you're right. Download 4.1.4.
There is no need to be updating the kernel very often, except,
- You are facing issues with the present version
-or the update is a major release
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Jokesy said:
1. You will not lose anything if you flash kernel. Flashing kernel will never delete data. Everything remains intact.
2. You will receive alerts when updates are available etc. And you can also flash them even before it becomes available for your region.
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So, another newbie question: what is the point of flashing *JUST* the kernel? Is it just to get the permanent CWM and do backup/restore of my full un-rooted ROM?
I realize that once I have the new kernel I can flash any ROM I want (as long as it's compatible), but if that's all I wanted to do, I can just install a temporary CWM right?
Finally, if I install the siyah 4.1.4 (latest), will anything be broken (ie. bluetooth, camera, etc)? If so, why would I do this?
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So, another newbie question: what is the point of flashing *JUST* the kernel? Is it just to get the permanent CWM and do backup/restore of my full un-rooted ROM?
I realize that once I have the new kernel I can flash any ROM I want (as long as it's compatible), but if that's all I wanted to do, I can just install a temporary CWM right?
Finally, if I install the siyah 4.1.4 (latest), will anything be broken (ie. bluetooth, camera, etc)? If so, why would I do this?
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1. Custom Kernel
- to have a CWM CWM recovery.
- better backup and restore process
- More customizable options
- bugs and battery hog fixes, thus better battery life.
- optimized performance
- flashing other Roms with breeze
If you ever wish to restore your original unrooted firmware, it's better to flash it via Odin.
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- If you flash Siyah kernel nothing will be broken.
- If you are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware, Siyah 3.5.2, if you are on 4.0.4, then flash Siyah 4.x.x
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Jokesy said:
- If you are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware, Siyah 3.5.2, if you are on 4.0.4, then flash Siyah 4.x.x
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I am on ICS 4.0.3 (i9100M) but why do I need to stick to the lower version of Siyah? Siyah 4.0.1 says, in the changelog, "supports Samsung 4.0.3/4.0.4 ".
If I wanted Siyah 4.1.4, you're saying I need to upgrade my S2 to 4.0.4 and THEN move to Siyah 4.1.4?
Thanks for your advice!!!
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I am on ICS 4.0.3 (i9100M) but why do I need to stick to the lower version of Siyah? Siyah 4.0.1 says, in the changelog, "supports Samsung 4.0.3/4.0.4 ".
If I wanted Siyah 4.1.4, you're saying I need to upgrade my S2 to 4.0.4 and THEN move to Siyah 4.1.4?
Thanks for your advice!!!
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Don't upgrade to ICS 4.0.4!
I was saying, Siyah 3.x.x works much better than Siyah 4.x.x on ICS 4.0.3.
You can still flash 4.x.x to see for yourself, but I will advise you to have a copy of 3.5.2 incase it doesn't work that well for you.
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Hi guys,
Recently I bought a used GSII but it has some problems and I had send it back. Today I bought another used one. Read here on XDA about eMMC Brickbug and this thing scares me, I don't want to brick my phone!
On the first GSII, installed eMMC Brickbug Checker from Play Store and the chip was sane. But this new one I got today has a insane chip it says. Does this mean the hardware is damaged or the kernel has this bug?
Flashing a custom kernel ( for example: Siyah kernel) will it solve this or it will brick my phone? Phone is running stock ICS 4.0.3 and it is not rooted.
Thank you!
If you're on 4.0.3 you have nothing to worry about. Even if its an 'insane chip'. More so if you're on stock and don't intend to mess around with custom kernels, rooting, etc. Its certain 4.0.4 firmwares that have the bug.
If you do wanna root et al, just to be absolutely safe, install a custom kernel like siyah via Odin before flashing custom ROMs or performing a backup, wiping data n all that jazz.
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Flashing any custom rom or kernel from dedicated devs like gokhan, codeworkx or dorimanx won't brick your phone with their reputations as elite android experts if u follow detailed instructions carefully as per. Also it will root ur phone automatically..
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Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
Kristi-Tech said:
Thank you guys, I will try to install a custom kernel because I need to root. As for custom ROM I would like to flash Omega v15 but will leave it for later
And for the kernel, which one do you recommend?
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flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
Sun90 said:
flash the .tar file of the latest 'Siyah kernel v4.1.5' thro odin ma8
1) it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u.
2) its free from the 'eMMC brick bug' for sure.
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Just flashed Siyah v4.1.5 ....although eMMC check app show that the chip is insane. Phone rooted and I'm "safe" to flash any ROM I like
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate your help! :good:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
It comes with a warning. There's always an element of risk however small. So I personally haven't used it. After all its merely cosmetic unless you're worried about your warranty.
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Kristi-Tech said:
p.s I don't like the yellow triangle during start up....can it be removed safely using Chainfire's app TriangleAway?
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yes
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yes
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and the triangle disappeared
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and the triangle disappeared
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Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Adam Hui said:
Next time if u lost ur root this is easiet cwm method without flashing insecure kernel & wtf yellow triangle is??!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
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I rooted flashing a custom kernel and I like how the phone works. So for now I'm leaving it as is. Will wait for Samsung to release official JB for our SII next month
And the yellow triangle is that one you see during when your phone is rebooting. It appears if you have flashed a custom kernel/ROM.
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Good plan, let's pray for it..
Lol.. ofcoz I've done w/ it mate..
I've been just wondering why people still choose a complicated & a risky brick bug method by externally flashing insecure kernel instead a simple easiest way. Guess they think yellow triangle is the doorprized celebration for their 1st flashing experience.
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My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
You need CWRecovery on your phone (sounds like you used a root method that didn't involve using a kernel with CWM if you only have stock recovery). Best way to get it is to flash a kernel that has it built in - Siyah, Dorimanx, etc, etc. There's a number of them; search the development sections of the board. Once you've got CWM on, you'll be able to flash any rom you want.
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My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
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Siyah is a kernel, not a ROM. And no, you cannot flash a custom ROM from stock recovery. Search for rachmat3's rooting method and use that. Or flash the tar version of siyah or dorimanx via Odin.
ROM manager seems to have some issues with the S2. try to avoid using it as far as possible.
See which ROM you want to use. If it has the new Mali drivers use dorimanx 7.4 else use siyah 4.1.5
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ronak123456 said:
My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
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Siyah is a kernel developed by gokhanmoral. ROM on the other hand is also called firmware, you can flash them both in clockworkmod recovery, but cannot be done in stock recovery.
As for ROM manager, I've seen people brick their phone using it, so just stick to flashing clockworkmod recovery.
ronak123456 said:
My phone is rooted now and few friends here gave me suggestions of siyah and some...i want to know if I can directly flash the rom from stock recovery mode..i downloaded ROM manager, but it only has clockwork mode and cyanogen i guess.. can i do that using siya?
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Don't use rom manager, unless you want an expensive brick.
And Rootbox with dorimax is a good combination you can check out
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Thnx for faster replies guys..i wont use rom manager but ive 2 times bricked my phone is because i tried to root my phone using cf root and using insecure kernal..i got stuck at triangle and it does not load..so wanted to confirm if its k..
Also as now i have root acess, what type of apps can i use like i want performance and graphics
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ronak123456 said:
Thnx for faster replies guys..i wont use rom manager but ive 2 times bricked my phone is because i tried to root my phone using cf root and using insecure kernal..i got stuck at triangle and it does not load..so wanted to confirm if its k..
Also as now i have root acess, what type of apps can i use like i want performance and graphics
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If you are using siyah kernel you can tweak the GPU steps and overclock your CPU using an app called ExTweaks. But note you are not going to get any serious performance boost, your machine tends to be what you have.
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i want to overclock GT-I9300..
can i do so by flashing cm..
if so how to flash cm & from where can i get cm for s3
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U can get cm for s3 from cyanogenmode.com . To flash cm u need a rooted s3 with clock work mode . Download the rom n paste it in the phone . Then go to recovery mode wipe factory data then wipe daviks catch and after that select the file from the phone in install it.. !! U are done..!!
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You don't need to be on CM to overclock it and I seriously advise doing some reading, since the nature of your question indicates either a reluctance to read or a low knowledge base, in either case, messing with o/c is inadvisable until you fully understand the process/risks /problems you may encounter.
Start by looking at the kernel threads
listen to that advise..no need to (soft)brick your phone by not knowing what u are doing..
u will end up making a new thread,asking how to repair your phone from a bootloop
It is a matter of kernel capable of overclocking, not ROM
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chahalinderbir said:
i want to overclock GT-I9300..
can i do so by flashing cm..
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No u dont need to change ROM to do so....it is the KERNEL that manages your cpu (through "governors" or profiles) and sets its frequencies, it will not change in any way your rom's functionality(except if you mod performance...)...
BEFORE DOING ANYTHING, I ADVISE YOU GATHER SOME INFO OFF THE WEB ABOUT OVERCLOCKING, KERNELS, ROMS, AND RECOVERIES, THEN U CAN FOLLOW MY 'INSTRUCTIONS':
For overclocking i recommend flashing through clockworkmod(a kind of recovery easily installed by downloading of the play store and using rom manager) the siyah kernel for galaxy s3.
I will although remember u that the internation s3 cpu (dont know about the usa version) has ALREADY been overclocked (from 1.2 to 1.4ghz i think, but im not sure) and overclocking it even more will result in possibly/likely faster battery drainage(i have 2800mah battery in fact).
I also advise not to overclock it above 1600mhz...cpu master app is great for this, but extweaks(app for tweaking siyah kernel) can do this as well.
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