Hi everyone!
I've got Android 4.0.3 (stock) on my Galaxy S2, hurray!
Now I'd like to root my device. Can somebody point me to a correct procedure for doing this for my Android version?
My details are:
Android Version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100BVLPB
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100BVLPB-CL310231 [email protected] #3
Build number: IML74K.BVLPB
Thank you all!!!
Either use cfroot or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Thank you. I'm afraid not to brick my phone, so link provided would fit my Android version and stuff?
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
Yes its safe and works in all stock ics roms. But you need micro sdcard for it. And the temp cwm you will get is touch version.
By the way the link to CF-Root post is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
But plz make sure you read all of the instructions properly in order to avoid problems.
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Hi,
I watched the noob video when registering, heard that you should ask in the thread relating to your issue, well i wasn't allowed as a noob to post in that thread because i had below 10 posts, which makes the video telling me to do that stupid.
Anyway, i wanted to root my Samsung Galaxy S2 ( this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 )
But i don't understand which kernel to download for my phone cause non of them match my kernel when i look in my phone.
This is the kernel my phone has : [email protected] #2
Which kernel root package do i need to download? Is this KE2, KE7, KE8 or KF1??
I have no idea, i'm very confused.
(Reason i want to root is to mount smb shares with cifsmanager, and only that.)
I'm realizing my version is XWKDG which no one else on the entire internet has, this is probably because i turned in my phone for repair just after 2 days after recieving it due to some technical errors, i'm guessing they gave me some firmware no one else has?
Can i just use the KE2 and root with that or the XWKDD? Honestly, try google XWKDG and you'll find nothing. Everyone who is aksing about it is me, it feels lonely.
Check your link again, there is a Kernel that matches your slightly, the: XWKDG1
Hi, Im noob and I have similar problem.
I have bought 8 days old, second hand galaxy s 2 that is rooted and I want to unroot it. Problem is I dont know which cf root to use (there are 3 diferent codes XXKE7, XWKDD, XWKF3). And also which is the stock/original ROM???
Here is the info
Baseband: I9100XXKE7
Kernel ver: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513 [email protected] 103 #2
Build num:Gingerbread.XWKF3
Thanx
u should look I9100 in ur kernel ver so urs is XWKDD
Thank you, thank you, thank you...
I am still trying to find the thank you button...
Can someone explain more about kernel? What will happen if I flash a Rom with different Kernel than the one on my phone?
Also Can i flash a different kernel, or i should only look for ROMS that have my kernel only.
I have been looking for weeks over the forum but i couldn't find a helpful explainaition for Kernels.
Thank you. i know there are many experts on this forum that can help us.
I need a hand as well please. I am new to all of this but I have read quite a bit so far on rooting my GS2. The issue I am having is that my when I go to
settings > about phone > kernel version it only reads 2.6.35.7 There is nothing after that to denote which CF-root I need to be using. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Model Number : SAMSUNG-SGH_I777
Andriod Version : 2.3.6
Baseband Version : I777UCKK6
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.UCKK6
meatness said:
I need a hand as well please. I am new to all of this but I have read quite a bit so far on rooting my GS2. The issue I am having is that my when I go to
settings > about phone > kernel version it only reads 2.6.35.7 There is nothing after that to denote which CF-root I need to be using. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Model Number : SAMSUNG-SGH_I777
Andriod Version : 2.3.6
Baseband Version : I777UCKK6
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.7
Build Number : GINGERBREAD.UCKK6
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Meatness: I had the same issue. If you install "cpu spy" (find it on the Market), it gives you more information about your CPU, including the full kernel information.
Hope that helps!
~Prosthetic Lips
Hello,
I had rooted my s2 b4 its wrkng gr8.. I want to unroot it again bt I forgot my kernel version.. So wat must I do? Plz help me asap. Thnx
My baseband version
I91000XXKE7
Build number
GINGREADBREAD.XWKF3
Hello
I want to install villainrom 3.0 but before I do that, I just have a couple of quick questions.
1. Does my current android version matter when i want to install a new rom. I am currently using the 2.3.3 version. Will it cause problems since it's relatively outdated?
2. Do i need a specific kernel? i.e. Will my baseband version, kernel version or build number cause problems?I am using CF-Root kernel with the following specifications:
my baseband version: XXKG2
my kernel version: XWKF3
my build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
I know that these are probably noobish questions but i appreciate your help.
1. no, the rom will update your phone.
2. No, you do not need a specific kernal as the rom comes with its own kernel.
first! u need to flash have clockworkmod kernel
I've already rooted it with CF-root and i have the clockworkmod installed. I've read on the cwm-kernel post that he doesn't recomend flashing it if I already have CF-root. Is there any reason why villainrom wouldn't work with CF-kernel as the post above stated that villainrom comes with its own kernel?
Also, Do i need anything else before i flash villain rom?
Hey everyone,
so i've rooted my phone once before, and after some time i decided it was time to install chainfire's rom due to my battery drainage.
so i went on over to chainfire's thread and read... and read.... and read... downloaded all the jizz. and eventually i got down to the odin part. it was hanging at a specific step. anyways i read... again and realised that my firmware supported a very old recovery tool that didnt work so great. so i got back down to the site and read some more, and eventually got down to installing a new firmware (still confused with firmware vs kernel... but anyway)...
i went down to sammobile. and voila got a 4.0.3 firmware nice! but then... root was gone, and like my rooted apps that installed requested it needs to be rooted first. so i was like (EFFFFFF) anyway.
so i began searching again on how to root, and yes i know i need an insecure kernel... but where on earth do i find this thing.
i noticed that on sammobile they have kernels (or is it firmware, jeez all these names )... and i noticed that some of them have hash signs (##) next to them, does that mean it's insecure? i read somewhere that the star (*) sign means incomplete (it's an update rather)...
so please, someone, anyone, please help...
all i wanna do is install chainfire's rom
DEVICE: Samsung Galaxy S II
MODEL: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 4.0.3
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100DXLP7
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected] #3
BUILD NUMBER: IML74.DXLP7
thanks in advance guys...
Just download and flash via odin the cf root kernel for LPQ which is compatible with LP7 (use the latest version 5.4 referred to as proper it is a bug fix version). This will give you root and cwm.
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Pending
Thanks so much, ima get on it a lil later today and post back results.
You're a star.
Original (samsung) DXLP7
marcadam said:
Just download and flash via odin the cf root kernel for LPQ which is compatible with LP7 (use the latest version 5.4 referred to as proper it is a bug fix version). This will give you root and cwm.
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Hi, this kinda what I'm looking for, so would you or any other kind soul explain or provide some links so that I can root my I9100 with ORIGINAL DXLP7.
Thanks.
Edit (extra info):
DEVICE: Samsung Galaxy S II
MODEL: GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION: 4.0.3
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100DXLP7
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected] #3
BUILD NUMBER: IML74K.DXLP7
Downloaded the official DXLP7 firmwire from intratech's thread.
SUCCESS!
Worked Perfectly! WOW! Took less than 5 minutes aswell...
Thanks so much ChainFire!
But MOST of ALL, thanks marcadam for your quick response and help!
Root lives on.
P.S.
Sadly i coudln't post the external links for the CF-Root, HOWEVER go on to Google Plus and search "ChainFire". All his links are in his posts.
- Hi -
- I'm requesting some help to teach me how to root my Samsung Galaxy S2 (UK)... - (?)
- I've never rooted any device before... - & can't seem to find a guide specific to my device:
Model Number: GT-I9100
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST
2012
Build Number: IMM76D.XWLPT
- I'd really like to be able to root my device... - especially now as I am awaiting delivery of a Nexus 7 Device - & hope to root that also -
- Thanks -
D.
You'd probably be slaughtered alive for posting this question. This is xda, mate. Search, read and try before posting questions. And even if you do have to post a question, find the correct thread for doing so.
Since you asked, look through this thread for all your rooting requirements. Me and probably a million others like you have read that and then managed to root their phones following the steps mentioned there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont forget to thank the contributor.
Yours being 4.0.4 theres a problem with an EMMC bug bricking the phone. again, read the forums thoroughly before going ahead.
Just flash a pre-rooted kernel.
I guess there is a thread discussing about rooting.
flipd.d.mon said:
- Hi -
- I'm requesting some help to teach me how to root my Samsung Galaxy S2 (UK)... - (?)
- I've never rooted any device before... - & can't seem to find a guide specific to my device:
Model Number: GT-I9100
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST
2012
Build Number: IMM76D.XWLPT
- I'd really like to be able to root my device... - especially now as I am awaiting delivery of a Nexus 7 Device - & hope to root that also -
- Thanks -
D.
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***** PLEASE read this important information*****
-You are running stock 4.0.4 ROM which it's known to have brick bug on it's kernel.
-after rooting, DO NOT factory reset/data or restore any backup without changing your kernel to custom one. Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream, and Speedmod kernels are known to be safe.
-You must change your kernel after rooting. It's better to be safe than sorry
****How To ROOT*****
- Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- then flash any of the kernel I listed above
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I have the same setup as you so I think you can look into my thread which i started yesterday and Jokesy took the time and answered all my questions there including linking to a guide (thank you Jokesy, fantastic). I did not use Odin, but i used CWM Recovery Touch.
After following Jokesy link i rooted my phone, i installed the latest siyah S2 kernel (no beta), i also installed Titanium backup and purchased the PRO key. After that i followed an external link of services and programs that i could safely freeze/delete.
It shall be said that i have been using SGS2 since last spring/summer and this was my first time modifying anything with the phone.
Here is my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841641
Frank
For simplest root just use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature. No CF-Root, no CWM needed. Just copy one file to external SD card and update from stock recovery.
- Thanks for the contributions... - there's a lot to take in -
- This 'Bricking Bug' is something of a concern... - so I'll be doing some more reading before I choose whether to proceed with rooting my SGS2 -
- Hopefully things will be simpler with the Nexus 7... -
- Understanding the various versions, terminology & methods etc. is giving me something of a head-ache today -
- But thanks again... -
D.
Jokesy said:
***** PLEASE read this important information*****
-You are running stock 4.0.4 ROM which it's known to have brick bug on it's kernel.
-after rooting, DO NOT factory reset/data or restore any backup without changing your kernel to custom one. Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream, and Speedmod kernels are known to be safe.
-You must change your kernel after rooting. It's better to be safe than sorry
****How To ROOT*****
- Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- then flash any of the kernel I listed above
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I recently updated my phone to 4.0.4 via OTA... I lost my root!! my baseband version is i9100UHLPH, which kernel can i flash???
Jaycee_008 said:
I recently updated my phone to 4.0.4 via OTA... I lost my root!! my baseband version is i9100UHLPH, which kernel can i flash???
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***** PLEASE read this important information*****
-You are running stock 4.0.4 ROM which it's known to have brick bug on it's kernel.
-after rooting, DO NOT factory reset/data or restore any backup without changing your kernel to custom one. Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream, and Speedmod kernels are known to be safe.
-You must change your kernel after rooting. It's better to be safe than sorry
****How To ROOT*****
- Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- then flash any of the kernel I listed above
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
different basband?
Hello devs,
I ran into a problem few hours ago and I am trying to work my way around and through it. I honestly did, I have already lost patience and feel like quitting life itself. I wiped my phone, installed a different BOOTLOADER, different MODEM, different CODE and different CSC. I did all this to install a new ROM, I didn't like the changes so I went for my backup and restored it. Everything was successful, except that the Baseband version hasn't changed at all.
What is a baseband? Does it matter if I installed a different one (it is supposed to be XXLPS-I9100)?
Thanks
Baseband and modem are pretty much the same thing mate. You don't need to have a particular one. If you find your signal isn't as good as it should/used to be, you can change your baseband at a later stage. It doesn't matter if you stick to the one you have. It won't spring up at night and chop your phone into two bits
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HAXTREME said:
Baseband and modem are pretty much the same thing mate. You don't need to have a particular one. If you find your signal isn't as good as it should/used to be, you can change your baseband at a later stage. It doesn't matter if you stick to the one you have. It won't spring up at night and chop your phone into two bits
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Hey i have a problem my samsung galaxy s2 is an indian version 4.0.4 and its baseband version is I9100 DDLPB so its ok to root it with another baseband verison?
Hello
I'm new in Android world!
I have Android version: 4.1.1;
Basic version: I9300XXDLID;
Number of version: JRO03C.I9300XXDLJ2,
Can I direktly flash my phone with for e.g http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656 ([ROM][XXDLJ4][07Noe]Soon Omega v31.1 ●►Jelly Bean◄●Omega Files Kitchen●►11 Themes◄●) or what I have to do first???
Thanks in advance!!
root using one of the methods on the forum, then flash the ROM via CWM recovery. Shouldn't be any trouble as long as you follow the given instructions for each process.
Enisine said:
Hello
I'm new in Android world!
I have Android version: 4.1.1;
Basic version: I9300XXDLID;
Number of version: JRO03C.I9300XXDLJ2,
Can I direktly flash my phone with for e.g http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663656 ([ROM][XXDLJ4][07Noe]Soon Omega v31.1 ●►Jelly Bean◄●Omega Files Kitchen●►11 Themes◄●) or what I have to do first???
Thanks in advance!!
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I would recommend you to view this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNGVTc_V31I
It explains how to root a phone.
Here, easiest safest method to root and get custom recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
What custom rom can you recommend for noob to flash? I`m having a trouble with battery and laggy interface on stock jellybean, and I`m planning to root device,
topnoch said:
What custom rom can you recommend for noob to flash? I`m having a trouble with battery and laggy interface on stock jellybean, and I`m planning to root device,
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Thanks to all of you!! I will see these tutorials!
And can I back to my previusly ROM, originaly firmware???