Hi guys sorry if this has already been explained but I am the epitomization of a noob.
Anyways I have an S2 which I updated to ICS 4.0.3 via KIES and I would like to root it.
Could you direct me to a thread or explain how?
root you rom with siyah kernel (see my sign for siyah kernel link )
then download Extweaks for kernel modifications
CF Root
Google CF Root and follow the instructions to the letter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
That's what I used after a few failed attempts with other options. The advantage of this method is that other than root it doesn't change anything else on the system. No new kernels with potential to brick etc.
Just the other day I tried that method, it worked. Anyway, download Siyah Kernel and use Odin to flash it.
Steps:
1. Download http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v3.0/Siyah-v3.4.tar
2. Put your phone into download mode (press volume down + home button + power) at the same time.
3. Open Odin (Google Odin 1.85 and download it).
4. Connect the usb cable to the device and computer while Odin is open and it will show in the white box as added.
5. Click select next to PDA in Odin and select the kernel (the tar file) and start.
You will now have root access and Clockworkmod Recovery.
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scayre32 said:
Google CF Root and follow the instructions to the letter.
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My phone is stock UK ICS 4.0.3 (Base firmware I9100XWLP7)
Would it be the correct assumption that I need to download this file:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Load it into Odin (PDA) and with my phone in download mode and click start?
Also does USB debugging have to be enabled?
does USB debugging have to be enabled?
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no you won't have to enalble USB debuging (not require via download mode )
My phone is stock UK ICS 4.0.3 (Base firmware I9100XWLP7)
Would it be the correct assumption that I need to download this file:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
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yes go for it
(but still you better flash siyah kernel due to it is always latest not like CF which is way more old and no touch recovery and huge batter hog due to old busybox )
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can some one show me how to flash enthropy's kernel with cwm i tried flashing it on odin with the zimage in pda but its not working
Never mind I got it to work
You need to put the tar file in PDA in Odin.
Trying to flash my kernel in CWM right now doesn't make sense - since if you've got CWM you're already running it and I have only one release so far.
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Can someone post more detailed instructions on how to flash his kernel? Im not that experience at flashing customs roms and kernals and i dont want to mess up my device.
Qwerty9736 said:
Can someone post more detailed instructions on how to flash his kernel? Im not that experience at flashing customs roms and kernals and i dont want to mess up my device.
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Download Odin3(you can Google it) then download the tar file from entropy's post. Once in Odin put your device into download mode using power and volume down. Then connect to the PC click on PDA in Odin and find the file and then press start. That's about it hope this helps.
REMINDER MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE U.S VERSION OF THE GALAXY PLAYER
THANKS but I did not mean using cwm I meant to state that this kernel had cwm and I got it to work
thanks for the kernel
Entropy512 said:
You need to put the tar file in PDA in Odin.
Trying to flash my kernel in CWM right now doesn't make sense - since if you've got CWM you're already running it and I have only one release so far.
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Entropy do you think putting touchwiz 4.0 would work on the sgp using this http://www.tutebox.com/3776/mobile/install-touchwiz-4-0-on-any-samsung-phone/
I personally don't know how to do this though
Every TW launcher hack I've seen was disappointing... I just use LauncherPro anyway.
heat361 said:
Download Odin3(you can Google it) then download the tar file from entropy's post. Once in Odin put your device into download mode using power and volume down. Then connect to the PC click on PDA in Odin and find the file and then press start. That's about it hope this helps.
REMINDER MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE U.S VERSION OF THE GALAXY PLAYER
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just to be clear to enter download mode, i hold power and volume down at the same time? and if i want to exit just to test if i did it correctly, what do i do to exit? and does usb debugging have to be on? and after putting my device in download mode, i connect it to pc. i have it set on mass storage. thanks to anyone who helps.
No:
Turn the device completely off
Hold VolDn
DO NOT TOUCH POWER
Insert USB cable
You also need to install drivers for the device - they are usually included wherever you download Odin from.
Samsung drivers and Odin3 are available from here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386669
DO NOT use the PIT file or the bootloader included in the same zip as Odin in that thread!
[Q]how to fix the ICS limitation, market:"Couldn't install on usb storage or sd card"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22422622&postcount=347
It's a limitation created by Samsung in the new leak that disables secure storage whenever a kernel not Signed by Samsung is used.
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if i don't want to remove the sd card
any other way to fix it?
You could flash stock kernel after rooting.
ygvuhb said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22422622&postcount=347
if i don't want to remove the sd card
any other way to fix it?
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only way is to unmount and remount the SD Card
Sparksltd said:
You could flash stock kernel after rooting.
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i try to flash the LP6 kernel, but s2 cannot boot to system
ygvuhb said:
i try to flash the LP6 kernel, but s2 cannot boot to system
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Are you on LP6 firmware?
This is how I rooted ics:
1 Flashed latest ics XXLPH via Odin.
2 Rooted with cf-root.
3 Installed mobile odin.
4 Copy the Code part of XXLPH to phone sd.
5 Open mobile Odin and select kernel, navigate to Code file.
6 Select Flash Firmware.
Might be an easier way but that's what I did.
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Are you on LP6 firmware?
This is how I rooted ics:
1 Flashed latest ics XXLPH via Odin.
2 Rooted with cf-root.
3 Installed mobile odin.
4 Copy the Code part of XXLPH to phone sd.
5 Open mobile Odin and select kernel, navigate to Code file.
6 Select Flash Firmware.
Might be an easier way but that's what I did.
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thanks it really solve
1. download stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420996
2. download mobile odin+MobileODIN_FlashKernel_I9100-v2.0.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
3.copy I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 to phone & open mobile odin
4.in mobile odin , click open file, open I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPH_CL118559_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
5. clear all, only keep kernel
6. flash firmware
7. reboot and it should be fix
P.S.
it will remove the CWM in recovery, if you want to use CWM in recovery, download cf root, use cwm in app drawer flash it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have the same issue with the official firmware ICS LPQ 4.0.3 + CF Root.
Why do you need the Mobile Odine ?
Isn't possible to use the classic odin which runs on the PC ?
Hi all,
I've just fixed this issue.
Solution is this: You need to install new CF kernel version 5.4 recently updated. With this update you could download your apps from Google Play.
ChainFire said:
"ro.secure is also set to 1 again, because some apps check for this and refuse to run otherwise. I have patched ADB to run as if ro.secure was set to 0, though, so you still have root from ADB shell, and ADB remount also still works."
Mirror to CF Kernel 5.4:
http://goo.gl/Y8TFm (MediaFire)
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5.tar (it includes root, busybox, CWM Manager and new SuperSU 0.80)
MD5: BA6628F1730FF9585D148BBFB74F3140
Instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23643201&postcount=4724
Big thanks to chx (in GrupoAndroid) and ChainFire
Yes, this fixed the issue, many thanks!
Thanks
Agreed the new Kernel version is working, I only had one app that was refusing to install, It works now. I installed the new one post installing the new Omega 5.0 ICS Rom.
dinoc said:
Yes, this fixed the issue, many thanks!
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You are welcome!
When I opened CMW i got a pop up saying that my CF-Root was a lower version lol. Im pretty sure i was using 6.3 so did I do something wrong? Is there a way for me to determine what my version of CF-Root is?
these are the steps ive taken
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
CF-Root 6.3,This stuff is made for the GT-I9300.... And is the latest version CF-Root 6.3 . How does the device to say that CF-Root 6.3 is a lower version.....
hey I have inslld old cf root now I want to insll new cfroot then I have to follow same steps ? only pda file will be a new cf root right?
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Is there a way to determine what version my apps are? like if i wanna know what version of cf-root i have. also how do i install the cf-root again? can i do it in the galaxy?
Apps usually have version in settings about .
ROOT as per instructions .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
jje
where can i locate the app so that i can view its version
Does anyone know how to determine the CF-Root in my android? if not is it ok to reroot it if I have already rooted it(hope I dont have to do this again)?
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Does anyone know how to determine the CF-Root in my android? if not is it ok to reroot it if I have already rooted it(hope I dont have to do this again)?
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you would be better off to re root with latest version .
jje
This will be my first time to root, all I know is you use odin and when you root you can do alot more things with you device, such as overclocking and having custom ROMS. Im worried I will damage my phone/brick it, im already running XXELL4 unbranded 4.1.2.
This website shows how to root with the same firmware as I have, would I be okay if I follow this? android.gs/update-galaxy-s3-official-jelly-bean-4-1-2-xxell4-premium-suite/
To root use the chain fire method, boot into download mode, and flash through your pc. You are rooted and have custom recovery installed.
Nothing is wiped
Device won't brick as long as you flash the correct files
Your device won't be upgraded in terms of ROM, modem etc
You can now follow the guide on the website.
Helps?
Before rooting I recommend backing up your media to PC, syncing contacts with Google if they're not on sim card.
When rooted make a nan droid and have a copy on PC/extSD just in case.
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Yeah all I want to do is root and overclock, im not really bothered about custom roms and that
Use chainfires root method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Breakdown:
-Install Odin
-Boot device into download mode (hold vol down+home+power) and proceed (volume up)
-USB to PC
-Open Odin, if [COM:13] for example shows your device is visible, if not install Kies from Samsung for drivers and reboot pc
- check Auto Reboot and F reset time !ONLY!
-click PDA and select the CF-Root file (.tar extension after extracting .zip)
-start
-7 seconds later 'PASS' you are rooted, recovery installed
-Safe to remove USB now
For overclocking rights:
-Boot phone like normal paste a kernel zip that supports overclocking I.e siyah kernel v1.8.6 (Google for Gokhan's site)
-Boot into recovery volume up+home+power
-Install zip > select the zip location. Done. Reboot
-Install app (ie SetCPU, Nofrills) which allows over clocking. Remember to grant root access.
Safe over clock up to 1.6/1.7ghz.
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Okay cool thanks mate, so when I follow the overclocking method do I use odin to install this kernal? Because im not sure what a kernal is and how id put it on my phone?
Mate is this method the same as what you said?
genius-tips.com/how-to-root-xxell4-android-4-1-2-on-galaxy-s3-i9300/
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Okay cool thanks mate, so when I follow the overclocking method do I use odin to install this kernal? Because im not sure what a kernal is and how id put it on my phone?
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http://www.gokhanmoral.com/
Download version 1.8.6 onto device
Flash zip through recovery
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Ohh so I do it all on my device? Not pc
Yes, zips can be flashed through recovery.
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Ohh I see okay mate, because im new to rooting im just worried abour bricking and pretty much destroying the phone
A friend linked me superoneclick and CM9 to root my phone.
Basically, he said to:
1. Back up contacts
2. Boot into recovery,wipe data/factory reset
3. Use superoneclick to install drivers and root
4. Load CM9 zip into internal memory (onto the ~16 GB of internal my S2 has)
5. Boot into revoery
6. Install Zip
7.Reboot
I am a tad congfused though. do i connect my phone via USB, open superoneclick on my computer, and use it to load the CM9 zip onto my phone?
How do i install zip once im back in recovery?
thanks!
GPS_Music said:
A friend linked me superoneclick and CM9 to root my phone.
Basically, he said to:
1. Back up contacts
2. Boot into recovery,wipe data/factory reset
3. Use superoneclick to install drivers and root
4. Load CM9 zip into internal memory (onto the ~16 GB of internal my S2 has)
5. Boot into revoery
6. Install Zip
7.Reboot
I am a tad congfused though. do i connect my phone via USB, open superoneclick on my computer, and use it to load the CM9 zip onto my phone?
How do i install zip once im back in recovery?
thanks!
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Read the stickies, none of that info was right.
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To get a custom recovery and be able to flash custom roms (cm obviously included), all u need to do is flash a kernel for our phone model as all our kernels have recovery built in. Just find a siyah.tar file (gokhanmoral has some on his site in .Tar format), download it to your computer, then find a rom you want to flash and download it to your phone. Make sure you have Odin installed on your computer, and the correct drivers installed for your phone. Also make sure usb debugging is turned on on the phone. Put the phone into download mode, open Odin on pc, plug phone into pc, open the pda link in Odin, select the siyah file, and flash that puppy. Then when done, disconnect from pc, reboot phone to your new recovery, and wipe data / factory reset. Then flash your rom!
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To get a custom recovery and be able to flash custom roms (cm obviously included), all u need to do is flash a kernel for our phone model as all our kernels have recovery built in. Just find a siyah.tar file (gokhanmoral has some on his site in .Tar format), download it to your computer, then find a rom you want to flash and download it to your phone. Make sure you have Odin installed on your computer, and the correct drivers installed for your phone. Also make sure usb debugging is turned on on the phone. Put the phone into download mode, open Odin on pc, plug phone into pc, open the pda link in Odin, select the siyah file, and flash that puppy. Then when done, disconnect from pc, reboot phone to your new recovery, and wipe data / factory reset. Then flash your rom!
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I do not understand some of this, does odin work for Macs? Also, when you say "download (the ROM (in my case CM9)) it to your phone" do you mean use the phone browser to find and download it? Or what?
GPS_Music said:
I do not understand some of this, does odin work for Macs? Also, when you say "download (the ROM (in my case CM9)) it to your phone" do you mean use the phone browser to find and download it? Or what?
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Read this thread [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081], which is what I used a long time ago.
GPS_Music said:
I do not understand some of this, does odin work for Macs? Also, when you say "download (the ROM (in my case CM9)) it to your phone" do you mean use the phone browser to find and download it? Or what?
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Odin only works with Windows pc's, so on Mac you'll need to use Heimdall. Probably the Heimdall command line version is best. You can download the firmware of choice to your computer, and then transfer it to the phone over USB, or use dropbox and wifi, or something like that. You can download it directly to the phone if you prefer.
The guide referenced by Vpr2006 has instructions for using Heimdall as well as Odin. It give you the basics. In general you should 1) root 2) install custom kernel 3) use ClockworkMod Recovery to install your firmware of choice.
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Odin only works with Windows pc's, so on Mac you'll need to use Heimdall. Probably the Heimdall command line version is best. You can download the firmware of choice to your computer, and then transfer it to the phone over USB, or use dropbox and wifi, or something like that. You can download it directly to the phone if you prefer.
The guide referenced by Vpr2006 has instructions for using Heimdall as well as Odin. It give you the basics. In general you should 1) root 2) install custom kernel 3) use ClockworkMod Recovery to install your firmware of choice.
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I am quite unfamiliar with what to do on a step by step basis.
I looked at the thread Vpr2006 posted an saw this:
creepyncrawly said:
This approach to customizing your phone involves the following steps:
JANUARY 2013 ROOTING UPDATE: In mid December of 2012, Samsung released an over-the-air update for the SGH-I777UCLK3, taking the operating system to version 4.0.4. Around the same time, XDA developer Chainfire released an application called ExynosAbuse APK which can be used to root the SGH-I777 with SuperSU, without the need to use a PC. ExynosAbuse APK is the best, and probably the only practical method for rooting UCLK3 without flashing some other distribution. In addition, it seems that this application is a good way to root any phone running 4.x operating systems, and possibly phones running 2.x operating systems as well. Be aware, there are possible risks involved with using this application. Please thoroughly read and understand Chainfire's thread linked above before using his application.
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My S2 Is currently on UCLK3 so i clicked the link there (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35512626).
I do not seem to see specific instructions as to how to go about this though, and I don't think it specifies how to install CM9 specifically.
Also, I have a mac, but I can access a PC if need be.
Thanks
GPS_Music said:
I am quite unfamiliar with what to do on a step by step basis.
I looked at the thread Vpr2006 posted an saw this:
My S2 Is currently on UCLK3 so i clicked the link there (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35512626).
I do not seem to see specific instructions as to how to go about this though, and I don't think it specifies how to install CM9 specifically.
Also, I have a mac, but I can access a PC if need be.
Thanks
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If you don't feel comfortable using the ExynosAbuse Exploit by Chainfire to get root access on your existing firmware, then flash the [Heimdall][Odin][Stock][Root]UCLE5 Stock ICS with Root which is 4.0.3 ICS with root included.
Once you have root, use the instructions in that thread to install a custom kernel which contains ClockworkMod Recovery, preferably by installing Mobile Odin Lite or Mobile Odin Pro. I would suggest you use the "AJ Newkirk/Siyah v3.3.3d ICS" kernel, which is somewhat old but will only be on there long enough for you to flash your firmware of choice. Then enter recovery and flash your firmware, following the instructions in the OP of the firmware thread. As previously stated, you will need to use Heimdall on the Mac, or borrow a Windows PC and use Odin.