i use to have sgh-I777, but did the GalaxyS2Root.com. i unrooted it with the wrong one, and so now i am stuck with gt-I9100. what should i do? i am guessing i need to root it?
the phone is useless now.... go get an iphone.
If you can't read around you shouldn't be doing anything to your phone
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
sniper8752 said:
i use to have sgh-I777, but did the GalaxyS2Root.com. i unrooted it with the wrong one, and so now i am stuck with gt-I9100. what should i do? i am guessing i need to root it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
read through this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20229527&postcount=46
Then read more. then more. avoid galaxys2root . com at all costs
Creepyncrawly, the author of above post, has links in his signature. read all of them and know exactly what you need to do before you do it.
Amazingly, after almost a year with thousands of thousands threads/posts, I still see GalaxyS2Root's victims
votinh said:
Amazingly, after almost a year with thousands of thousands threads/posts, I still see GalaxyS2Root's victims
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's because the victims will not read to understand what needs to be done. All they do is rushing into what they do not understand. They just take the easiest route to rooting their phone.
BeenAndroidized said:
That's because the victims will not read to understand what needs to be done. All they do is rushing into what they do not understand. They just take the easiest route to rooting their phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ok. so i understand that the website is bad. but what exactly is it? just for future reference. is it malicious, or no good?
sniper8752 said:
ok. so i understand that the website is bad. but what exactly is it? just for future reference. is it malicious, or no good?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He doesn't keep his **** updated, doesn't give credit to the developers when he reviews their roms (tasks in particular) and his methods are usually not the way that they should be
Sent from my Sony Xperia Ion
jack man said:
read through this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20229527&postcount=46
Then read more. then more. avoid galaxys2root . com at all costs
Creepyncrawly, the author of above post, has links in his signature. read all of them and know exactly what you need to do before you do it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so if i wanted to go to rooted, i would download I777 UCKH7 Return/Unbrick to Stock (or Root) Odin3 One-Click Downloaders? and is OTA an option for all of these still? lastly, i just use odin to flash? do i need to use Heimdall Command Line?
... Keep reading. You will understand in a few days if you just keep reading. Here's a link you should read. ALL links in that thread have the information that you need to understand the basics of rooting and flashing.
Once those threads are read, twice, in full, return with your remaining questions if you have any. I'm not being a prick, I'm trying to save you some hassle and get you the help you are asking for.
Please do not take my advice above for granted.
Clay
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA
Related
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18065445&page=2
Insecure I777UCKH7 kernel needed for rooting. the link above has a flash for a rooted system kernel. Would this work for rooting? If yes, would I still need to root with s2root? If flash won't work for rooting, what insecure kernels will work for my phone?
rmw1980 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18065445&page=2
Insecure I777UCKH7 kernel needed for rooting. the link above has a flash for a rooted system kernel. Would this work for rooting? If yes, would I still need to root with s2root? If flash won't work for rooting, what insecure kernels will work for my phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a sticky that explains how yo root. Why don't you try it? I linked it to you in the other thread you created. Why are you making this more difficult than it really is?
Sent from my MB865
Will the clockwork mod kernel work with an american at&t phone? I'm just being cautious. Paid a lot for my phone, and don't want to brick it.
rmw1980 said:
Will the clockwork mod kernel work with an american at&t phone? I'm just being cautious. Paid a lot for my phone, and don't want to brick it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you bothered to read at all? This entire section is for the American at&t version.
Sent from my MB865
Look dude, I'm learning here. Try to not be rude.
rmw1980 said:
Look dude, I'm learning here. Try to not be rude.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I were you, I would read everything first before asking simple questions that have already been answered. He is not being rude, rather you are. There is a fountain of knowledge here and all you have to do is read, but you are being lazy and expect everything to be spoon fed to you.
If I'm irritating you two so badly, please don't respond. I don't need the headache. Either impart some knowledge to me or move on to another post.
rmw1980 said:
If I'm irritating you two so badly, please don't respond. I don't need the headache. Either impart some knowledge to me or move on to another post.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The only thing irritating is the fact that you aren't reading the information already given to you or following the forum rules.
Sent from my MB865
rmw1980 said:
If I'm irritating you two so badly, please don't respond. I don't need the headache. Either impart some knowledge to me or move on to another post.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are irritating EVERYONE on here. Just read the stickies on the forums. Your question was answered numerous times.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
To make it clear:
Basic Internet etiquette: READ THE FAQ for any forum before posting in that forum!
Entropy512 said:
To make it clear:
Basic Internet etiquette: READ THE FAQ for any forum before posting in that forum!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
'look, if you aren't going to just GIVE me the answer when i demand it, i dont need you posting in my worthless thread'
'i just dont want to take the time to read the information i have already been given, and directed to. i would rather waste time waiting on someone to spoonfeed it to me from a silver platter. now go do my bidding, man servant'
i think that pretty much sums up the thread.
hi all i just got my galaxy s2 today and have no idea where to start with putting a rom on ot anything. so any help would be great thanks
First you need to be rooted(your phone not you)and then go to the Development section and you will find a list of different ROMs.Its a matter of finding what you want in a ROM and downloading and trying each one.Usually the ROM page has the download and install instructions writen on it.You need to be rooted to have CWM.Ill leave a link to my ROM so you can see what I mean.Below the different ROM versions you will see install instructions.If your not sure what root is let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
Spend some time using your phone to get used to It before flashing. This will give you a better idea of what you like and don't like about it.
Armed with that info you can read up on each custom Rom to see if they offer what you want.
Read read and when you think you are ready to flash read some more.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
cooza said:
First you need to be rooted(your phone not you)and then go to the Development section and you will find a list of different ROMs.Its a matter of finding what you want in a ROM and downloading and trying each one.Usually the ROM page has the download and install instructions writen on it.You need to be rooted to have CWM.Ill leave a link to my ROM so you can see what I mean.Below the different ROM versions you will see install instructions.If your not sure what root is let me know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290468
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi thanks for your reply and im not sure what root is.
aceofclubs said:
Spend some time using your phone to get used to It before flashing. This will give you a better idea of what you like and don't like about it.
Armed with that info you can read up on each custom Rom to see if they offer what you want.
Read read and when you think you are ready to flash read some more.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
X2 read alot, play with the phone, figure things out. There is so much to learn so you don't turn your phone into a brick. Rooting means you become a superuser, you take ownership so you can customize your phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
yes i realise this. my cousin does this alot with his galaxys s2 root it etc. and his set up is amazing. i will just need to get used to it
Gav6363 said:
yes i realise this. my cousin does this alot with his galaxys s2 root it etc. and his set up is amazing. i will just need to get used to it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah buddy it won't take you long to get a handle on things. It's pretty easy to get it right.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
aceofclubs said:
Yeah buddy it won't take you long to get a handle on things. It's pretty easy to get it right.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks im sure it wont well i hop not lol
Please don't even think about flashing a custom rom or rooting your phone until you're comfortable/confident enough to do it without making posts like this.
I have seen so many people in your situation on here stuff their phone up over the last few weeks because they were in too much of a hurry to mess with their phone.
AceOfClubs (and others) has given you good advice, heed it :-|
Read the CFRoot thread until you are so confident with rooting the phone that you could do it in your sleep, and then root your phone with the CFRoot kernel that corresponds to your current stock kernel. Not before.
From there, read the various development threads about different roms/kernels, get to know the various features/advantages of each (and ask questions if necessary...about the rom/kernel itself, not the process of flashing same) and then when you've settled on a rom or kernel and you're completely confident about the flashing process, flash it.
Doing this will mean you'll get it right the first time. This will result in:-
A) You not posting yet another "OMG mah fone is teh brikked helpz !" thread.
B) You not having to do without using your phone for x days (weeks) should you mess it up.
Clear ? Good
MistahBungle said:
Please don't even think about flashing a custom rom or rooting your phone until you're comfortable/confident enough to do it without making posts like this.
I have seen so many people in your situation on here stuff their phone up over the last few weeks because they were in too much of a hurry to mess with their phone.
AceOfClubs (and others) has given you good advice, heed it :-|
Read the CFRoot thread until you are so confident with rooting the phone that you could do it in your sleep, and then root your phone with the CFRoot kernel that corresponds to your current stock kernel. Not before.
From there, read the various development threads about different roms/kernels, get to know the various features/advantages of each (and ask questions if necessary...about the rom/kernel itself, not the process of flashing same) and then when you've settled on a rom or kernel and you're completely confident about the flashing process, flash it.
Doing this will mean you'll get it right the first time. This will result in:-
A) You not posting yet another "OMG mah fone is teh brikked helpz !" thread.
B) You not having to do without using your phone for x days (weeks) should you mess it up.
Clear ? Good
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi im not in a rush to do it so dont worry and im not comfortable to do it yet either. untill i am it will stay as stock. Thanks for your concern
Gav6363 said:
Hi thanks for your reply and im not sure what root is.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root is changing the kernel in your phone to give you super user access which is needed to flash ROMs and firmwares.Also along with flashing there are other things to read up on like an EFS/IMEI file backups which are vital,also nandroid and Titanium backups.As you can see there are alot of good people here willing to help with good advice and all are correct in saying that you shouldnt rush into things.Take your time,read up and dont be afraid to ask questions.Play with your phone and when you know it well enough and have seen enough threads on what and what not to do then you can take the first step and root.First read up on rooting then EFS/IMEI backups and why they are needed.The rest will come in time.Id rather see you here asking questions and not in another thread saying "Help I just bricked my phone!!"
Hi, I will be getting this phone today (i9100 unlocked) and have a couple of questions on how to proceed onwards. Any help would be greatly appreciated
1. What is the best firmware and rooted kernel for me to go on?
I want the absolute simpilest way to root my phone (total beginner) and I don't know what firmware I will have when I receive it, I also don't know if I should stay on a gingerbread firmware or go to ics? I also don't care if it is official or custom as long as I'm not sacraficing stability. If possible I would like a rom that is good for battery life. I also want to root my phone in the safest way. There are so many tutorials I didn't know where to start
2. What are some of the essential rooted apps and how do you install them? Through superuser or market?
3. What are the risks involved with a standard flashing/root because I'm getting my phone second hand I don't have warranty.
Thanks for all your help!
Edit: I just say a sticky saying not to ask what roms are the best so I'm sorry if I broke a rule. I just literally have no idea where to start, I've never even used android before. I've found so many methods of rooting and roms but most seem outdated. I would just like someone to point me in the right direction of the up to date way. Sorry if I'm really not supposed to ask!
1. What is the best firmware and rooted kernel for me to go on?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
2. What are some of the essential rooted apps and how do you install them? Through superuser or market?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Superuser is not used to install apps, you would either download them from the market or manually install the .apks
3. What are the risks involved with a standard flashing/root because I'm getting my phone second hand I don't have warranty.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rooting your phone would void the warranty anyway and bricking is probably your biggest risk.
LithiumTheory said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the helpful post, now if you would be so kind to read the last paragraph of mine I would appreciate it.
Sry, didn't see the rest of your post, but is there an all in one sort of tutorial for this?
Sry, didn't see the rest of your post, but is there an all in one sort of tutorial for this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes. There are dozens, if all you wanted me to do was provide a link to a more comprehensive guide, why don't you just learn how to use Google for yourself?
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=I9100+rooting
Most of these guides will contain everything you need to know to get started.
LithiumTheory said:
Yes. There are dozens, if all you wanted me to do was provide a link to a more comprehensive guide, why don't you just learn how to use Google for yourself?
Most of these guides will contain everything you need to know to get started.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Believe me, I tried, but there are so many options, also, I've now decided to opt for a locked virgin i9100 bcause it was 50 bucks more for a new phone with the warranty, so what's the best way to unlock one? I think I recall a free app.
hope someone knows what to do. i just rooted using zedomax's root kernel on the galaxy s2 root site. now when I try to turn on wifi I cant get it to turn on. I even tried going to cwm and wiping everything but wifi still wont turn on.
that stuff is not supported here. Go ask them.
and btw nice multi post. reported.
MotoMudder77 said:
that stuff is not supported here. Go ask them.
and btw nice multi post. reported.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i'm sorry I didnt know that. you dont have to be a ****.
I suggest you do what's necessary to flash to UCKH7 GB and start over. (Search the forums or Google with "xda" following your search)
If you want ICS follow the instructions in the stickies!
Clay
Sent from my SGH-I777 using XDA
armyms25 said:
i'm sorry I didnt know that. you dont have to be a ****.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How is that being a ****, You went to a different site, used their guides and files. **** broke, So you come here? that makes no sense.
want help, use files and guides from this site.
and BTW, the other thread is the one i reported. I didnt call the cops on you, I let the mods know that there is something that needs their attention.
armyms25 said:
i'm sorry I didnt know that. you dont have to be a ****.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The problem here is you failed to read the rules. You just made an account here and accepted without reading. That is highly frowned upon. Please reread the rules for XDA and then you might understand the response you got.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium
Do you still need help? Confirm you're using AT&T Galaxy s2 i777 not a skyrocket?
There is a video on youtube to help you search youtube for this "Tutorial How To Root AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 2.3.6 (Windows)" if you need more help let me know....GL read all you can
EDIT: After you get it fixed, stay as far away from galaxys2root
EDIT2: If all else fails I would flash "2c.) How to root by flashing Entropy512's Return/Unbrick to Stock, Kernel + Rooted System Package with Modem using Odin3 One-Click Downloader (Windows)" read this post in full
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
You already have a thread started here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678937
I already searched this and there were only 3 results. All pretty much said "Upgrade from official GB".
Plugging my phone into Kies produces the error message "Your device does not support software upgrading via kies."
Not sure how to fix this.
I'm on completely stock, official KK6. Not rooted.
Kies displays
PDA: KK6 Phone: KK6 CSC: KK6
Trying to get the device onto ICS to return for warranty as that's what the warranty center suggested to fix my problem.
Help really appreciated, pretty confused
I was able to fix the problem. Here's a small guide.
Flashes bootloader. Dangerous. This is a roll of the dice. You could very well end up with a useless phone. Seriously. Take this into consideration.
Download:
AT&T official UCLE5: http://www.hotfile.com/dl/160521955/8de1076/I777UCLE5_I777ATTLE5_ATT.zip.html
Don't trust me? http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ search i777 and download the newest firmware; you'll have to register.
Odin: http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...72c055d2/503d172d/5/8/1/9/1/3/Odin3-v1.85.zip
Samsung Kies(If you don't have i777 drivers): http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
0) Put device into download mode
(Phone off, NOT plugged in, hold vol up + vol down and while holding those two keys plug the USB cable from your computer to your phone.)
1) Unzip the Official UCLE5 file
2_ Open up ODIN, in the white box all the way to the left it should say something like
0:[COM5]
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
. Your numbers maybe different depending on what port your i777 is situated on.
3) In the bottom right section of the program you'll see buttons that say "Bootloader, PDA, Phone, CSC"
Click PDA, and navigate to your unzipped UCLE5.tar.md5 file.
Click start, let it run.
thatbigmoose said:
I already searched this and there were only 3 results. All pretty much said "Upgrade from official GB".
Plugging my phone into Kies produces the error message "Your device does not support software upgrading via kies."
Not sure how to fix this.
I'm on completely stock, official KK6. Not rooted.
Kies displays
PDA: KK6 Phone: KK6 CSC: KK6
Trying to get the device onto ICS to return for warranty as that's what the warranty center suggested to fix my problem.
Help really appreciated, pretty confused
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your returning the phone for warranty, then why are they having you flash it?
dont matter ICS or GB. stock is stock.
MotoMudder77 said:
If your returning the phone for warranty, then why are they having you flash it?
dont matter ICS or GB. stock is stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
To shut them up I told them my phone was running ICS because he was asking if i'd upgraded, because that could fix my problem.
I told him the phone was on ICS, so wouldn't it be a little odd if I returned the phone I claimed was on ICS with a GB ROM? I mean I doubt they check this and wouldn't care, but that message I'm getting in Kies is telling me that it must be detectable that my phone was previously modified.
I tried to upgrade to ICS prior to sending it back but Kies is junk. No matter what I did the phone wouldn't connect to it. The one time it did, it wouldn't go for the upgrade. So I sent it back with 2.3.4. I don't have patience to sit hours to get a stupid update to work just for them to wipe it when the get it.
If you flashed to stock without root and have no flash counter, I don't see how they can see you were modified. Unless you indeed flashed the rooted package or have a flash counter.
Removed.
thatbigmoose said:
I got it taken care of with this guide: http://galaxys2root.com/att-galaxy-s2/how-to-unroot-to-official-ics-on-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777/
I know people say not to use that site but the files they have you download are the same ones that are distributed on sammobile so I don't see why not.
Mod can close thread, question's been answered.
In case anyone finds this in the future:
Flashes:
This is DANGEROUS. Only do it as a last resort.
Anyway now I'm on ICS 4.0.3 and Odin is able to recognize my devices/ tells me I'm on the latest firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
don't use galaxys2root
Sent from team Pirate! Using Tapatalk 2
thatbigmoose said:
I got it taken care of with this guide: http://galaxys2root.com/att-galaxy-s2/how-to-unroot-to-official-ics-on-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777/
I know people say not to use that site but the files they have you download are the same ones that are distributed on sammobile so I don't see why not.
Mod can close thread, question's been answered.
In case anyone finds this in the future:
Flashes:
This is DANGEROUS. Only do it as a last resort.
Anyway now I'm on ICS 4.0.3 and Odin is able to recognize my devices/ tells me I'm on the latest firmware.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes we say not to use that site, Nor to post links to it fool. There are reasons for that. **** zedomax.
Edit your post.
You reap what you sew.
MotoMudder77 said:
Yes we say not to use that site, Nor to post links to it fool. There are reasons for that. **** zedomax.
Edit your post.
You reap what you sew.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But you don't understand, the site might be bad it might brick phones, whatever.
The guide works. The files have the same MD5's as the the ones on sammobile specifically made for the i777.
They have you download Odin and UCLE5.
But as you guys request, I'll just post a little mini-guide on this thread in case anyone else ever has this issue.
thatbigmoose said:
But you don't understand, the site might be bad it might brick phones, whatever.
The guide works. The files have the same MD5's as the the ones on sammobile specifically made for the i777.
They have you download Odin and UCLE5.
But as you guys request, I'll just post a little mini-guide on this thread in case anyone else ever has this issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please do not post a guide using his tools, and guide as a map, or his files.
We have more than everything he has here, better devs, and actual updates to the guides.
Not to mention we dont need another freaking guide. nothing is new, flashing is the same. if you have problems you cant read.
MotoMudder77 said:
Please do not post a guide using his tools, and guide as a map, or his files.
We have more than everything he has here, better devs, and actual updates to the guides.
Not to mention we dont need another freaking guide. nothing is new, flashing is the same. if you have problems you cant read.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ouch. No need to be so rude. I said in the OP that I searched and couldn't find. It's not that I can't read, but thanks for that comment. I'm sure it helped us both to mutually resolve the issue at hand.
EDIT:
They're not HIS files.
They're files available on www.sammobile.com.
You know? Samsung's website? The official one? Where regular users are instructed to download the ICS update from?
thatbigmoose said:
Ouch. No need to be so rude. I said in the OP that I searched and couldn't find. It's not that I can't read, but thanks for that comment. I'm sure it helped us both to mutually resolve the issue at hand.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So what you're saying is creepyncrawly's thread about how to return your phone to stock (and this thread is even a sticky btw) does not contain what you need? Smh, do not post anything from galaxys2root or zedomax as he bricks phones and takes credit for development he did not do. Not to mention how he likes to take te developers files and then upload them to his own hosting site. Screw him.
Nick281051 said:
So what you're saying is creepyncrawly's thread about how to return your phone to stock (and this thread is even a sticky btw) does not contain what you need? Smh, do not post anything from galaxys2root or zedomax as he bricks phones and takes credit for development he did not do. Not to mention how he likes to take te developers files and then upload them to his own hosting site. Screw him.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It didn't as a matter of fact. I followed it. That's how I got back to stock unrooted GB. That's when I had the problem that I posted in the OP.
I don't understand why you insist on assuming that I'm an idiot and that I can't follow a simple guide. I'm sorry about linking to this zedomax guy's guide, I'll remove the link. Also remove it from the quote you made of me in your post.
Edit:
But next time instead of saying "READ DEM STICKIES" while flaming other members, you could take the time to READ the OP and understand the problem at hand.
I'm on completely stock, official KK6. Not rooted.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe YOU should start reading posts? Because surely if you did you'd know creepyncrawley's guide is on how to get to stock GB.
This is completely pointless and ****ing ridiculous that we are at&ts ****ing help center. on stock want help and to stay stock. Call at&t for ****s sake
O and since theres a filter:
****!
MotoMudder77 said:
This is completely pointless and ****ing ridiculous that we are at&ts ****ing help center. on stock want help and to stay stock. Call at&t for ****s sake
O and since theres a filter:
****!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm just gonna end this here.
I actually had respect for you and Nick until you both decided to come up here acting like big shots flaming me. This petty argument isn't even worth a potential infraction/ban. I'm reporting the OP so hopefully this gets closed.
thatbigmoose said:
I'm just gonna end this here.
I actually had respect for you and Nick until you both decided to come up here acting like big shots flaming me. This petty argument isn't even worth a potential infraction/ban. I'm reporting the OP so hopefully this gets closed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You do realize that you're the one who posted links to galaxys2root when you know it is against the rules here. I did nothing wrong by saying that. I don't see the big deal if it is going to warranty of it being on ics, I guarantee you won't have any problems sending it back with gb.
Sent from team Pirate! Using Tapatalk 2
Thread Closed