Is it possible to root without flashing insecure kernel like the SGSII? - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I know it's early days and the phone isn't even out yet, but on the SGSII you could root the phone without flashing the insecure kernel, thus avoiding the Triangle or a counter increase on the custom rom count.
The method for achieving this was posted on the thread below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719&highlight=sgs+ii+root
Does anyone know if the same method will work? or be achieved?
Thanks,
Bruno

That sounds like a question...therefore should not be in development

Afaik not yet!
But if you got a S3 you could try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24882250&postcount=1
Looking into the .bat and files I couldn't find something that is xperia specific.
Edit: Or this one (might be the same trick)
http://eddy.uni-duisburg.de/bin4ry/Root_Exploit_OneClick.zip

moved to q&a - not dev

chrisd1a1 said:
moved to q&a - not dev
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Sorry, and thanks for moving the post.

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Hi guys i've got a question:
Is it possible to root this device? (see screenshot)
And ifso wich guide and files to use?
Member since 2009, 102 posts, yet skipped the stickies and FAQ?
Yes, it's possible, and you've got several choices. Good luck finding them.
I've searched already but did'nt found exactly what to do and i dont want to risk taking the wrong path.
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djg269 said:
I've searched already but did'nt found exactly what to do and i dont want to risk taking the wrong path.
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Seriously, you didn't even need to search. Q&A section. Fifth sticky. (SERIOUSLY. Like 3 inches below the "NEW THREAD" button you used to start this thread)
Roots any i9100 that has 2.3.5 or earlier.
Thnx for the helpful reply's
I think you meant this topic?
[FAQ] [ROOT] Questions about rooting SGS2 via zergRush Exploit
Well i've read it already and been reading a lot about it but i did not asked it if i knew what to use!
Maybe to you it's easy but i can't seem to find the answer that gives me the certain things to do/use.
Hopefully someone will give me the helpful/right answer (as i did in some posts) because when you take the time to reply it might as well be usefull.
djg269 said:
Thnx for the helpful reply's
I think you meant this topic?
[FAQ] [ROOT] Questions about rooting SGS2 via zergRush Exploit
Well i've read it already and been reading a lot about it but i did not asked it if i knew what to use!
Maybe to you it's easy but i can't seem to find the answer that gives me the certain things to do/use.
Hopefully someone will give me the helpful/right answer (as i did in some posts) because when you take the time to reply it might as well be usefull.
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Read post #4 of that thread. It has a WORKING link to the "[04/Jan][ROOTING/UNROOTING] DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
" thread. (I say working because post #1 has NONworking link to the same page. Thread author didn't link it properly)
If you can't understand this and think it's not helpful, I would suggest you not root your phone. No offense.
Thnx i've got it.
I'm not a noob but there is so much info and it's sometimes difficult to read the correct things because of the language.
You say tmobile sgs2. Tread carefully on what is compatible.
blunted09 said:
You say tmobile sgs2. Tread carefully on what is compatible.
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I think he's fine. He's in the Netherlands, according to his profile, so T-Mobile Europe, not T-Mobile USA... so he SHOULD have an I9100(and does, going by the screen shot of his "About Phone" screen in post #1), not an SGH-T989.
Im fine indeed
Now trying to find out what the Possibility's are now it's rooted.
FE: now it's possible to flash a custom rom?
What are the essential things i have to do now that it's rooted?
djg269 said:
Im fine indeed
Now trying to find out what the Possibility's are now it's rooted.
FE: now it's possible to flash a custom rom?
What are the essential things i have to do now that it's rooted?
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You could have flashed a custom ROM withOUT rooting. Indeed, there are several custom ROMs that come already rooted.
EDIT: Sorry, ignore the above sentence. I'm mistaken. You need root. My bad.
Sorry, but in my opinion, you went backwards on this. You rooted for the sake of rooting, then wondered "what can I do now that I have root?", instead of rooting because you needed to do something that required root. But I digress, and I'll get off my soapbox now.
That said, several apps that require root that I like are DroidWall (control what apps can access the internet via 3g and/or wifi), SixAxis Controller (use a ps3 controller on your phone - great for emulators), AdAway (ad blocker), Chainfire 3D (for Tegra only compatible games), Root Explorer (essential for tweaking files in system folders), Startup manager (control what apps are allowed to start when the phone boots), Titanium Backup (backup/restore applications and their data, freeze apps), and SetCPU (undervolt/overclock/change governors/etc).
First of all i rooted for the apps that need rooting like titanium and some other apps.
Second, indeed for flashing because i always thought it was essential. (saw your edit)
Third, i read some things about security issues (dataleaks fe.)and thought i had to root to solve them.
Maybe i'm totally wrong but as i said before there is so much info that its hard to pick the right things out of the topics.
Thanx for your help. Learning more everyday
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Already got Absolute System working wich has an adblocker and an a2sd function build in.
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djg269 said:
First of all i rooted for the apps that need rooting like titanium and some other apps.
Second, indeed for flashing because i always thought it was essential. (saw your edit)
Third, i read some things about security issues (dataleaks fe.)and thought i had to root to solve them.
Maybe i'm totally wrong but as i said before there is so much info that its hard to pick the right things out of the topics.
Thanx for your help. Learning more everyday
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No prob. And you said in an earlier post "it's sometimes difficult to read the correct things because of the language". Your language? Your English is probably 10x better than half the people who post on this board.
Here i am again
Little question: Can i flash a custom rom with zergRush Exploit? Or do i need Odin for flashing roms?
djg269 said:
Here i am again
Little question: Can i flash a custom rom with zergRush Exploit? Or do i need Odin for flashing roms?
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Flashing roms two methods ODIN or CWM and now MOBILE ODIN .
If you want to flash a custom rom you read that roms install instructions no more and no less .
Most but not all custom roms are flashed via CWM
CWM requires root and CWM install .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
OK getting further and further every minute
Now know that with the actual root i can't flash.
Do i need to unroot this root before Root CWM?
So i read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and took Odin.
Now wondering wich CF Root to take.
My kernelversion says: [email protected]#2
Wich kernel i need to take:
this one: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.zip
or this one: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Or am i reading it wrong?
KJ2 might as well take v5 CWM
jje
And what about the unroot part? Do i need to unroot first and then CF-root?
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I cant find my original Kernel version for removing the Triangle. Is it possible to find it on my device and move or extract it?

[Q] How do i root Samsung Galaxy S II?

I'm noob with Galaxy S II as i'm using Galaxy Wonder. My brother wants to root the S II. So anybody got some ideas to do so?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I'm noob with Galaxy S II as i'm using Galaxy Wonder. My brother wants to root the S II. So anybody got some ideas to do so?
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Read here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Two threads in eleven minutes from two different users asking the same, unbelievably basic question. Asking of which is clear admittance of breaking the rules (rule 1). So to ensure I'm in adherence to the rules (rule 10), I post the below to be helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
It's not possible. Many skillful developers are working hard to crack it, but Samsung's protection is just too hard to crack, it seems. If you somehow still find people, saying that it's possible, don't believe them, they are trying to trick you. All the existing "working" methods are just going to break your phone.
Ok, now on a serious note, it's possible, but I really wouldn't advise you to do that, regarding your... erm... "mental capabilities" in challenging situations.
being a bit helpful here
why do you want to root do you know why you are rooting ???
Please understand rooting voids your warranty .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486893
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
oinkylicious said:
Two threads in eleven minutes from two different users asking the same, unbelievably basic question. Asking of which is clear admittance of breaking the rules (rule 1). So to ensure I'm in adherence to the rules (rule 10), I post the below to be helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
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I didn't find the root thread that is why i post a new thread about rooting. My apologies.
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I didn't find the root thread that is why i post a new thread about rooting. My apologies.
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Hi,
Can you tell the results of the search screen and type *#1234#
afemesya said:
Hi,
Can you tell the results of the search screen and type *#1234#
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PDA : I9100XWKF1
PHONE : I9100DXKF1
CSC : I9100OLBKE5
Why bro?
KF1 root .
From the CWM and Root thread .
jje
JJEgan said:
KF1 root .
From the CWM and Root thread .
jje
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Thanks man! I used the CF Root that you gave me before. Works flawlessly! Good day!
russpattaya said:
Read here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Thanks for the link bro! But...i used the CF Root method instead because it's relatively easier for my understanding. Hehe! Thanks again alright. Good day!
I'm currently using Wanam's ICS ROM. Current kernel is LPB. I wanna change to LP6 kernel as it is more stable. Does anyone know where to find the list of kernels?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I'm currently using Wanam's ICS ROM. Current kernel is LPB. I wanna change to LP6 kernel as it is more stable. Does anyone know where to find the list of kernels?
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Check in the cf root thread for LP6 kernel.
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sxi200 said:
Check in the cf root thread for LP6 kernel.
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You mean this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
If it is this thread, it is stated that i must have the exact kernel but actually i just wanna flash a different kernel which is from LPB to LP6.

Is there a way to JUST ROOT, no changes to the stock ROM

I just need ROOT to be able to run Titanium Backup and Root Explorer and other tools, but I do not want to flash new ROMs, at least for now
Yes. Flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
No change to the ROM
goalcam said:
Yes. Flash this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
No change to the ROM
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Thanks, unfortunately this method will increase the flash counter, is there a way to avoid that ?, meaning just tweaking the existing ROM configuration without flashing anything on it, I think I've read that's possible with the Galaxy Nexus and Note International
... Next time try posting a quesion like this in general witha q on it. Once we have the q and a section it will be easier. Anyway, right now its impossible except for the one root that stars with system, but that root does not last forever.
Ryanscool said:
... Next time try posting a quesion like this in general witha q on it. Once we have the q and a section it will be easier. Anyway, right now its impossible except for the one root that stars with system, but that root does not last forever.
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Thanks, please could you elaborate on that option, that will allow me to start with ROOT and then remove apps not needed
You can use this method. Last update on the thread said someone was uploading to DropBox so non-premium users could dl.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1505062
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how to root ST18i_4.1.B.0.431

hi
how can i root this rom
how to root ST18i_4.1.B.0.431
Wrong sub-forum
Take your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1351
iONEx said:
Wrong sub-forum
Take your question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1351
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No it is not.
Questions are supposed to be posted here, not in Development section.
To OP: There is a stock rooted ROM available, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679658, other way would be via unlocked bootloader and custom kernel(either flashing root .zip file if kernel doesn't give autoroot automatically).
EDIT: Wait, I found this also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1682224
my bad than

[Q] Rooting Spain JB ROM - Just root.

Hey guys, I know theres alot of threads, and I could just use search function to achieve my results, but the point is that I would like to know a 100% safe method to root/unroot my phone and prevent yellow triangle/flash count..Any way to achieve that? If it comes with CWM would be great...But I don't want yellow triangles and such stuff..
Also, is it more worthing flashing only root or flash a Kernel for the spain rom? Which benefits will that bring me? Do i loose settings/apps applying a new kernel? Also, I will gain yellow trinagle because of this?
I just flashed dorimanx 7.45 through odin, and I have root access now.
LavosTheEnd said:
I just flashed dorimanx 7.45 through odin, and I have root access now.
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Glad to hear that m8
My problem isn't flashing this or that though, problem is I want to know if there's any way to flash a kernel without getting yellow triangle or increase in flash counter, or ig theres a way to simply root..
NunoPitbull said:
Hey guys, I know theres alot of threads, and I could just use search function to achieve my results, but the point is that I would like to know a 100% safe method to root/unroot my phone and prevent yellow triangle/flash count..Any way to achieve that? If it comes with CWM would be great...But I don't want yellow triangles and such stuff..
Also, is it more worthing flashing only root or flash a Kernel for the spain rom? Which benefits will that bring me? Do i loose settings/apps applying a new kernel? Also, I will gain yellow trinagle because of this?
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YET AGAIN you're creating duplicate topics/not searching?!?!
Firstly there is 100% no such things a "100% safe".
Second I honestly cant believe you're asking such questions as "how do I root" and "how to remove triangle". These questions are totally ridiculous and will take you seconds to find the answers if you just looked.
To root your device flash a custom kernel in download mode(which one depends on rom you want to use)or use exynos exploit.
To remove triangle use Triangle Away app or downgrade bootloader to GB and use a USB jig.
To achieve the above all the info you need is easily available on forum.
Thread Closed:
These questions have been answered already. Please search before posting, it is in the rules! Thanks for your understanding and future cooperation.
~ The-Captain

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