[Q] I give up....Help ?? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Not exactly a newb. I have flashed custom roms rooted phones and other advanced things but there seems to be an awful lot of different ways to do what i want to do. This is literally my first time asking for help i can always find the answers i need maybe im just getting old
Phone information
Bell Canada
Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000M
3.0.15-19100MUGLD3-CL377577
IM74K.UGLD3
Ok i want to root it that's it nothing fancy some apps i use need superuser to run so .... ya. Really im looking for the easiest least painful way to do this i looked at the Siyah kernel that looks like a winner but is it really necessary to change the whole kernel ? I have no intention for the foreseeable future of using custom roms or anything like that quite pleased with the stock one for now plus it's a brand new phone really am not in the mood to brick it or do something silly yet maybe in another year lol . Anyone got a step by step process to root it even it it requires a kernel change then so be it i would also like recommendations on what kernel to use in that case software to use etc etc.... I would appreciate anyone who can take a few minutes to help out .
Thanks !

Have a search through the forum stickies first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...tel/Rogers) Root/Unlock/Firmware/Modems/Mods
Couldn't be simpler......
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Are you sure you have a SGS2?
You quoted different firmware from I9100x !
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I understand your concerns but Siyah is really what you need. For daily usage you will not see a difference to a stock rom other than some speed increase and better battery life so it’s winner at all fronts I think Also simple flashing odin version of Siyah is a lot safer than messing with stock rom’s and rooting programs. Not mentioning a lot easier and faster. For your consideration.

UpInTheAir said:
Are you sure you have a SGS2?
You quoted different firmware from I9100x !
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Sure confuse me more All that info is straight from the phone the box it came in says Samsung Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 installed

MarekD said:
I understand your concerns but Siyah is really what you need. For daily usage you will not see a difference to a stock rom other than some speed increase and better battery life so it’s winner at all fronts I think Also simple flashing odin version of Siyah is a lot safer than messing with stock rom’s and rooting programs. Not mentioning a lot easier and faster. For your consideration.
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Hmm i was leaning that way if the kernel needed to be changed ..... So just use Odin ?

noneentered_2 said:
Sure confuse me more All that info is straight from the phone the box it came in says Samsung Galaxy S2 ICS 4.0.3 installed
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For the firmware you quoted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/GT-I9000M
Best to check your actual product code and model number on the device. BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
Model number under the battery.
Firmware version, type in dialer *#1234#
I forget the code for Product Code....Search for it.
Product Code here : *2767*4387264636#
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UpInTheAir said:
For the firmware you quoted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S/GT-I9000M
Best to check your actual product code and model number on the device. BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
Model number under the battery.
Firmware version, type in dialer *#1234#
I forget the code for Product Code....Search for it.
Product Code here : *2767*4387264636#
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product code gt-19100lkmbmc (*2767*4387264636#)
model gt-19100m
pda 19100mugld3
phone 19100mugld3
csc 19100mbmcld3
build info thu apr 19 15:39:18 kst 2012

noneentered_2 said:
product code gt-19100lkmbmc (*2767*4387264636#)
model gt-19100m
pda 19100mugld3
phone 19100mugld3
csc 19100mbmcld3
build info thu apr 19 15:39:18 kst 2012
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Looks like the box is wrong (or me ), best to check and be 100% sure as you don't want to brick
Follow the thread specific to your device I gave you in my first post. Has links to various methods of root. Stickies around the forum will also help out if needed.
You're welcome
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UpInTheAir said:
Looks like the box is wrong, best to check as you don't want to brick.
Follow the thread specific to your device I gave you in my first post. Has links to various methods of root. Stickies around the forum will also help out if needed.
You're welcome
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What the heck model is it then ? If it isnt what i want it's going back not an S2 ?

noneentered_2 said:
What the heck model is it then ? If it isnt what i want it's going back not an S2 ?
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I should have been clearer in previous post.sorry.
It is a SGS2
Just follow the link on post #2
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UpInTheAir said:
I should have been clearer in previous post.sorry.
It is a SGS2
Just follow the link on post #2
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Whew ... Thanks !

UpInTheAir said:
I should have been clearer in previous post.sorry.
It is a SGS2
Just follow the link on post #2
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Yea it is a sgs 2. You're carrier is bell.. Right? You can root and flash anything in the I9100 forum.
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Ok so just want to make sure i get this right. I read there was no specific kernel for our phones (bell) so if i want to stay close to stock it looks like i would use CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5.zip and odin . Or i can use Siyah looking at Siyah-v3.3.1 already have it downloaded any problems with that version are there better more stable ones i should use instead ?
I guess i can use Odin for either ?
Enter download mode
click pda select file
click start
done ?
No need to wipe anything is there ?

Yep. Go for it. Any will do it .
I've used SiyahKernel allot and it's been great. It will install touch CWM recovery as well so you can nandroId backup your while ROM. Lots of other bells and whistles too, but no one forces anyone to use or tweak them off you don't want.
Flashing these kernels (via Odin) increase your flash counter and warning triangle on boot.
For ICS firmware use Chainfire Triangle Away app http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22463153#post22463153
For GB use USB jig (depending on bootloader version) or follow Chainfire method in his CF-root thread.
You could also use zergrush root method and no CWM recovery.
**Most important; backup your EFS folder. If this ever gets corrupted , it is difficult to repair, mostly cannot and phone will not be able to make cellular connection.** Edit: EFS file its where your IMEI is located, without it any Carrier won't recognise the SIM.
Just search here in XDA and there are also a number of root app In Google Play.
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Samsung GT-I9100P.. Need some help

i have sgs2 gt-i9100p
i dont know from i starts
i need some kernel ,CWM, Custom ROMS
here is the information on my sgs2
Model Number--------- GT-I9100P
Android Version-------- 2.3.5
Baseband-------------I9100PXXKI3
Kernel Version---------2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
build number----------GINGERBREAD.xxkj4
You trolling?
I thought u have cm9 on ur phone?
If u don't know i9100 = i9100P+NFC
You can flash i9100 roms on it
So uts mran can flash any thing on gt-i9100p which is for gt-i9100 like kernel rom etc
Thanks buddy
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NOMIOMI said:
So uts mran can flash any thing on gt-i9100p which is for gt-i9100 like kernel rom etc
Thanks buddy
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Yup
Did someone luckily got i9100P?
because i9100P have nfc
If u flash roms of i9100(that excludes nfc files use this thread to re-enable NFC on i9100P):http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407808
Hey there
I'm fairly new to rooting and I was using this guide:
cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
but I cant seem to find the kernel that is "similar" or "close to" as mine. I am currently on exact same stats as above:
Model: GT-I9100P
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband V: I9100PXXKI3
Kernel V: 2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKJ4
also I seen people mentioning NFC which I have no idea if my phone has or not, but I do know I purchased it off O2 on "contract", I was wondering if I could still root my phone and which kernel would be SAFE to use
I am willing to speak via Skype (British) to have someone walk me through the procedure if that makes anyone's life easier.
thank you for any feedback :cyclops:
- Sol
thesoldja said:
I'm fairly new to rooting and I was using this guide:
cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
but I cant seem to find the kernel that is "similar" or "close to" as mine. I am currently on exact same stats as above:
Model: GT-I9100P
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband V: I9100PXXKI3
Kernel V: 2.6.35.7-I9100PXXKJ4-CL664063 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKJ4
also I seen people mentioning NFC which I have no idea if my phone has or not, but I do know I purchased it off O2 on "contract", I was wondering if I could still root my phone and which kernel would be SAFE to use
I am willing to speak via Skype (British) to have someone walk me through the procedure if that makes anyone's life easier.
thank you for any feedback :cyclops:
- Sol
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NFC, just google the meaning came with your phone.
Don't follow just any root my phone tutorial on just any site. If you mess up with your phone, those guys can't help you.
The is the easiest way to root your phone, You don't even need to flash any kernel.
good luck
Jokesy said:
NFC, just google the meaning came with your phone.
Don't follow just any root my phone tutorial on just any site. If you mess up with your phone, those guys can't help you.
The is the easiest way to root your phone, You don't even need to flash any kernel.
good luck
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im sorry but i read through that post and got totally lost, i do not see any sort of structure explaining my situation - nor did i find anything to do with the i9100P-XXKJ4 model - which is what im trying to find the correct kernel for =/
the Cnet guy seems the most simplest way to me, if only i had a kernel that i was sure would work - i would have a rooted sgs2 by now.
thesoldja said:
im sorry but i read through that post and got totally lost, i do not see any sort of structure explaining my situation - nor did i find anything to do with the i9100P-XXKJ4 model - which is what im trying to find the correct kernel for =/
the Cnet guy seems the most simplest way to me, if only i had a kernel that i was sure would work - i would have a rooted sgs2 by now.
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What have you done?
You edited your post and made mine look stupid.
Anyway, now that your are still running gingerbread.
Check out CF-ROOT thread under original android development section on this forum, look four your kernel version, and follow the instructions there.
Simple
Swyped from my Galaxy SII

how can i upgrade my phone

my sister gave me a phone samsung galaxy s2 i wanted to upgrade it to 4.0 but kies cannot identify the firmware i found out that the phone was rooted here is the info on the setting about phone
model number: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.3
BASEBAND:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
KERRNEL:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER:GINGERBREAD.XWKDF
and when i dial *#1234# the info is
PDA:I9100XWKDF
PHONE:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
CSC:UNKNOWN
BUILD INFO:FRI APRIL 29 08:31:21 KST 2011
can i upgrade my phone to 4.0?
can someone point me to the right direction i a bit lost i don't know what to do help would be appreciated
You can upgrade it and there is plenty of threads here about it. I suggest you to read more before doing anything.
Basically if your phone is rooted, get Odin, download ROM you want and flash it according to instructions.
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i have all the tutorials i need i just want to know if i can use any firmware for s2 i saw a firmware the OXALPQ can i use it?
eloelo22 said:
i have all the tutorials i need i just want to know if i can use any firmware for s2 i saw a firmware the OXALPQ can i use it?
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No.
If you have all the tutorials you need then follow them.
End of topic.
PS: if you have a clear question then ask it first but dont reply to someone helping you by "I have all the tuto I need" but I have X or Y question.
It works like this here: you ask a clear question nicely, you will probably get a clear answer.
Anyway your topic sucks because that's a lack of respect for all those who bothered putting a tutorial to explain how to do.
You can not use a basic search and yet want to "upgrade your phone"??
htchd2sucks said:
No.
If you have all the tutorials you need then follow them.
End of topic.
PS: if you have a clear question then ask it first but dont reply to someone helping you by "I have all the tuto I need" but I have X or Y question.
It works like this here: you ask a clear question nicely, you will probably get a clear answer.
Anyway your topic sucks because that's a lack of respect for all those who bothered putting a tutorial to explain how to do.
You can not use a basic search and yet want to "upgrade your phone"??
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all i am asking is can i use any firmware is that how you answer a question..well i have done the search and it is not definite if which firmware i can use and you to suck because you don't consider beginners **** you
eloelo22 said:
all i am asking is can i use any firmware is that how you answer a question..well i have done the search and it is not definite if which firmware i can use and you to suck because you don't consider beginners **** you
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Others dont consider begginers here. Me too was welcomed like this....
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eloelo22 said:
i have all the tutorials i need i just want to know if i can use any firmware for s2 i saw a firmware the OXALPQ can i use it?
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You can flash any ROM designed for your phone model. You might want to use one which is released for your region so your modem works well.
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eloelo22 said:
my sister gave me a phone samsung galaxy s2 i wanted to upgrade it to 4.0 but kies cannot identify the firmware i found out that the phone was rooted here is the info on the setting about phone
model number: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.3
BASEBAND:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
KERRNEL:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER:GINGERBREAD.XWKDF
and when i dial *#1234# the info is
PDA:I9100XWKDF
PHONE:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
CSC:UNKNOWN
BUILD INFO:FRI APRIL 29 08:31:21 KST 2011
can i upgrade my phone to 4.0?
can someone point me to the right direction i a bit lost i don't know what to do help would be appreciated
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The M250K in your baseband version makes me think this is a Korean variant? Personally I'd probably ask a question in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097347 before flashing anything.
eloelo22 said:
my sister gave me a phone samsung galaxy s2 i wanted to upgrade it to 4.0 but kies cannot identify the firmware i found out that the phone was rooted here is the info on the setting about phone
model number: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.3
BASEBAND:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
KERRNEL:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] #2
BUILD NUMBER:GINGERBREAD.XWKDF
and when i dial *#1234# the info is
PDA:I9100XWKDF
PHONE:M250K.UB23.1040.KT
CSC:UNKNOWN
BUILD INFO:FRI APRIL 29 08:31:21 KST 2011
can i upgrade my phone to 4.0?
can someone point me to the right direction i a bit lost i don't know what to do help would be appreciated
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U might try downloading the ROM for ur device, then follow this steps:
1. Copy the ROM to Ur memory
2. Put in into Recovery Mode (when the phone is booting press (VOLUME UP + HOME)
3. Depending of the ROM u gonna flash u ll follow the steps for the installation, but remember before flashing any ROM different to the one u already have always WIPE DATA TO FACTORY.
4. Flash the ROM
5. Restart
Note: Ur phone doesn't need to be rooted to change the ROM
droidstarxx said:
Others dont consider begginers here. Me too was welcomed like this....
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The website is called xda developers,not xda beginners. Pretty much everybody is writing tutorials and ROMs etc is doing it on their own time,for free. That time they have spent is a lot longer than the time it would take you to read a little and understand exactly what you need. So many people manage to change their firmware every day thanks to this site,without clogging up the message board with the same question that god knows how many people have already pointlessly posted this week alone.
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scissors_cut_paper said:
The website is called xda developers,not xda beginners. Pretty much everybody is writing tutorials and ROMs etc is doing it on their own time,for free. That time they have spent is a lot longer than the time it would take you to read a little and understand exactly what you need. So many people manage to change their firmware every day thanks to this site,without clogging up the message board with the same question that god knows how many people have already pointlessly posted this week alone.
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Anyway i learned here hehehehe
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People that dont want to help why do you even bother to come to this thread?
-Grift- said:
People that dont want to help why do you even bother to come to this thread?
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Yeah haha true . I don't know where they learn how to tinker their phones haha.
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"Reading" and "Searching"
droidstarxx said:
Yeah haha true . I don't know where they learn how to tinker their phones haha.
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See above post. In the time its taken you to prattle on about how unhelpful people are and irritate them,you probably could have read enough to learn what you're doing,same as most people. And the reason I saw this thread was shockingly enough because I was reading. Weird that.
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Ok, enough. The OP needs to study up, and the rest of you need to move on

Where can i find the .tar file that i need for my kernal?

Hello i have the galaxy S2 GT-i9100, i saw this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334 that says how to root your phone but you also have to choose the right .tar file that they provide based on your kernal but i can not seem to find the file i need based on my kernal... my kernal is in the picture below. please help need as soon as possible
Go to this thread & read the instructions. Pay particular attention to the section that says 'Help ! Which file do I use ?'. This will enable you to choose the right kernel to root your phone.
If you still can't work out which kernel to use having read that page/section carefully several times, you probably don't want to be rooting your phone (or flashing anything to it really). The chances of borking your phone increase exponentially with how poorly you read/understand instructions.
thank you i was able to find the right file!:good:
Good man
Kernal? What's that?
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norpan111 said:
Kernal? What's that?
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Although you see it everywhere spelt correctly, people still call kernels 'kernal'.
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Need help finding insecure kernel please

Hi, My names Drew, and I just recently joined xda to tinker around with my phone and explore the possibilities that the manufacturers apparently didn't want us to have. I have had my phone for quite a while and I felt it was time to play with it some more. I am have the Samsung Galaxy S2, it is StraightTalks version of it, here are the details on it found through the about-phone.
Firmware: 2.3.6
BasebandVersion: S720C.01 VLI02
Kernel Version: [email protected] -55 #2 PREEMPT Wed Sep 12 10:20:26 KST 2012
I was not sure of which information was needed to get a insecure kernel version, as I could not find anything specifically geared to my phone on these forums. I was unable to directly post on the developers thread due to my low post count (which I would hope should soon get higher as time moves on). So basically, to the point, what insecure kernel should I use since I am a first time rooter? I understand everything here in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 except for step two when it's talking about kernal versions.
I moved your question to a new thread in the proper forum where someone can help you out.
mikef
XDA Senior Moderator
mikef said:
I moved your question to a new thread in the proper forum where someone can help you out.
mikef
XDA Senior Moderator
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Ah ok sorry about that, I just saw the Feel free to ask questions here thread and thought it was ok to post in that one for this specific question. Thanks for moving it though, I might get some help if it is in the right forum.
xConflicx said:
Hi, My names Drew, and I just recently joined xda to tinker around with my phone and explore the possibilities that the manufacturers apparently didn't want us to have. I have had my phone for quite a while and I felt it was time to play with it some more. I am have the Samsung Galaxy S2, it is StraightTalks version of it, here are the details on it found through the about-phone.
Firmware: 2.3.6
BasebandVersion: S720C.01 VLI02
Kernel Version: [email protected] -55 #2 PREEMPT Wed Sep 12 10:20:26 KST 2012
I was not sure of which information was needed to get a insecure kernel version, as I could not find anything specifically geared to my phone on these forums. I was unable to directly post on the developers thread due to my low post count (which I would hope should soon get higher as time moves on). So basically, to the point, what insecure kernel should I use since I am a first time rooter? I understand everything here in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 except for step two when it's talking about kernal versions.
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I am not sure(gb is old school) but your kernel version isn't exactly shown, and your current kernel already kinda looks like a insecure kernel, I suggest that you dial *#1234# check the pda info and since the kernel usually matches the firmware(pda) version get one kernel according to that.
Edit: Safer thing to do would be to upgrade to JB and rooting it(which is fairly easier I think).
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king_below_my_lord said:
I am not sure(gb is old school) but your kernel version isn't exactly shown, and your current kernel already kinda looks like a insecure kernel, I suggest that you dial *#1234# check the pda info and since the kernel usually matches the firmware(pda) version get one kernel according to that.
Edit: Safer thing to do would be to upgrade to JB and rooting it(which is fairly easier I think).
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Ok I dialed *#1234# and I get a verizon operator saying this. "Welcome to Verizon wireless. Your future/feature? update could not be completed. Please try your call again". JB = Jellybean? How do I update my phone to that, I tried to do a system update and it says my phone's already up to date.
xConflicx said:
Ok I dialed *#1234# and I get a verizon operator saying this. "Welcome to Verizon wireless. Your future/feature? update could not be completed. Please try your call again". JB = Jellybean? How do I update my phone to that, I tried to do a system update and it says my phone's already up to date.
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Just get a stock jb operating system from sammobile and flash via Odin, there are a lot of threads that cover those matters, read stickied threads, it's a really easy and simple procedure, just be careful not to make mistakes (like suddenly flashing pit files).
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king_below_my_lord said:
Just get a stock jb operating system from sammobile and flash via Odin, there are a lot of threads that cover those matters, read stickied threads, it's a really easy and simple procedure, just be careful not to make mistakes (like suddenly flashing pit files).
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I went on sammobile, and looked through their firmware list and mine was not even on there. So that brings me to my next question, since mine is a straight talk phone, and is NOT on the list, is there a possibility that my phone will be bricked flashing a stocked jb operating system to it?
xConflicx said:
I went on sammobile, and looked through their firmware list and mine was not even on there. So that brings me to my next question, since mine is a straight talk phone, and is NOT on the list, is there a possibility that my phone will be bricked flashing a stocked jb operating system to it?
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What do you mean by "straight talk" is it some kind of network operator, and are you using some kind of network unlocked device (I am asking because you mentioned Verizon), I will tell you one simple thing though if your device model( as given in the about phone - >model number) is GT-I9100 then it's safe to flash any i9100 JB firmware (especially since you're on GB) if the phone gets sim locked or something you can use the unlock apps available here or in the playstore to unlock it.
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When people mention US carriers the first question you ask is:-
'The sticker on the phone chassis, under the battery; what does it say ?'
MistahBungle said:
When people mention US carriers the first question you ask is:-
'The sticker on the phone chassis, under the battery; what does it say ?'
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To the OP, what he ^^^^^ said.
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AFAIK, it is SGH-S959G (Service provider's -Straight talk and Net10)
Sun90 said:
AFAIK, it is SGH-S959G (Service provider's -Straight talk and Net10)
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It was actually SCH-S720C, sorry I was being a busybody on android area51, I managed to solve my own issue and root my phone. With all the trouble of trying to figure out which insecure kernel I needed to flash, I found out that my phone is actually the Samsung Proclaim, even though I have never heard my phone be called that before. And yes it was Straighttalk, its like Net10. Sorry to leave everyone who replied since my last reply hanging, I have been very busy lately. Thanks for replying on my thread to help me out.

[Q] odin error

Hi guys, i have tried to root my s2 but when using odin , it stops when writing hidden.img then error. i dont know what to do please help me.
model : GT-I9100
SSN: I9100GSMH
the phone was bought in Denmark.
thank you.
nicolae.pena said:
Hi guys, i have tried to root my s2 but when using odin , it stops when writing hidden.img then error. i dont know what to do please help me.
model : GT-I9100
SSN: I9100GSMH
the phone was bought in Denmark.
thank you.
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I don't really think you can root your phone with a stock ROM
The way to root via odin is with a kernel.
if you don't know how, i recommend http://galaxys2root.com/
No disrespect intended....but forget galaxys2root.com........all the info you need can be found right here on XDA......and the chances are that 'other' websites got their info here anyway.......
As previously mentioned.....rooting with a custom kernel is your best bet......
Some kernels require flashing via Odin, but at least one can be flashed via the stock recovery.....
You can also use chainfires cf root.
Read some of the 'stickeyed' threads under the various S2 forums for links to the info you need.
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arnt you supposed to have partion checked also.to root mine i used a program called qick root then i flashed Mytic Glory v5.0. works like a beauty
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Here's a quick guide for you good look I hope it helps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCgncF59mwE
No, you're not supposed to have repartition ticked. Do you want people to end up with busted phones or something ?
keithross39 said:
No disrespect intended....but forget galaxys2root.com........all the info you need can be found right here on XDA......and the chances are that 'other' websites got their info here anyway.......
As previously mentioned.....rooting with a custom kernel is your best bet......
Some kernels require flashing via Odin, but at least one can be flashed via the stock recovery.....
You can also use chainfires cf root.
Read some of the 'stickeyed' threads under the various S2 forums for links to the info you need.
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actually i heard about this website before i knew about xda. so thats why i recommended it
So ? It's a bit much to expect most people here to help bozos who insist on using stuff from other sites when every method to do every thing you could ever want to do with this phone can be easily found here & people can easily get help if they get stuck.
This is the point that was clearly lost on you.
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So ? It's a bit much to expect most people here to help bozos who insist on using stuff from other sites when every method to do every thing you could ever want to do with this phone can be easily found here & people can easily get help if they get stuck.
This is the point that was clearly lost on you.
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Hmm i'm not totally clear on what you're trying to say.
I know there are lots of methods to root at xda, but as i used it myself and was very confident while using their guides i just recommended it insted of looking for a good root method here. ( i haven't searched for any in xda as it's unnecessary)
And as most of guided are originated from xda as keithross said, we can easily help the person whether the guide is from xda or elsewhere.
The points that mistahbungle and I are making are...
1) the OP is here on XDA.
2) YOU are here on XDA
3) all the info that the OP needs is here on XDA.
And yet here you are, referring the OP AWAY from XDA......
What's the point in that?
And for info.....everything I looked at on that website has or appears to have been kanged straight from XDA anyway.....including rom and kernel assets (I think alliance rom and jeboo kernel to name just two were created by devs who posted them on XDA)......without mention of XDA or the devs who actually did all the hard work to create the software........not exactly showing support for the community, is it?
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MistahBungle said:
So ? It's a bit much to expect most people here to help bozos who insist on using stuff from other sites when every method to do every thing you could ever want to do with this phone can be easily found here & people can easily get help if they get stuck.
This is the point that was clearly lost on you.
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keithross39 said:
The points that mistahbungle and I are making are...
1) the OP is here on XDA.
2) YOU are here on XDA
3) all the info that the OP needs is here on XDA.
And yet here you are, referring the OP AWAY from XDA......
What's the point in that?
And for info.....everything I looked at on that website has or appears to have been kanged straight from XDA anyway.....including rom and kernel assets (I think alliance rom and jeboo kernel to name just two were created by devs who posted them on XDA)......without mention of XDA or the devs who actually did all the hard work to create the software........not exactly showing support for the community, is it?
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Ah okay, thx for clearing it up..
I'll keep that in mind

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