Can the XWPLT be rooted ? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi i tryed to root my s2 last night using odin 3 and quick root and i also used the insecure kernel but when i went to root it it said root failed.
So i guess that it didnt work on odin. I was just wondering if there is a way of rooting the phone without breaking it thanks
If there is a forum that already explains this please could you point me in the right direction thanks

of course. follow method #1 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794

heldchen said:
of course. follow method #1 in this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
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That's a good link or the OP could use the following: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608071

Thaks for the links they have helped alot, by doing this can i break my phone ? well i know i can break it but is there anyway to prevent it from being "bricked"

Don't use wipe/reset in CWM.
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i littery just got the phone and was wondering is anybody would driect me a link on how to root the phone, thanks..................and y is there 2 android developents on this form?
cwa542 said:
i littery just got the phone and was wondering is anybody would driect me a link on how to root the phone, thanks..................and y is there 2 android developents on this form?
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it is the tmobile one
cwa542 said:
i littery just got the phone and was wondering is anybody would driect me a link on how to root the phone, thanks..................and y is there 2 android developents on this form?
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For rooting beginners ... please read Chainfire's CF-Root kernel thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
There are several other rooting method, but this is very easy and works just fine, if you can find a corresponding CF-Root kernel for your current ROM's kernel version.
If not, you can do it a little more manually with Intratech's "Quick Root Guide" in the first post here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
For rooting beginners ... please read Chainfire's CF-Root kernel thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
There are several other rooting method, but this is very easy and works just fine, if you can find a corresponding CF-Root kernel for your current ROM's kernel version.
If not, you can do it a little more manually with Intratech's "Quick Root Guide" in the first post here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
Good luck !
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thanks alot, i started reading and it just got way to confusing....dose anyone know if theres a video tutioral???
Oh so easy....
I just tried this method and it worked perfectly - no flashing involved!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653

[Q] which way to root

Hi I was just interested in which way is best to root my device and why.
I broke my last galaxy s2 doing it via odin as I was unable to unroot it.
This time I have done it the superoneclick way and unrooted via ginger unroot app.
Yes I'm a noob and someone if any one answer will have a pop about which thread I should've gone to, but looking around for the last hour has shown bugger all.
I could'nt for some reason unroot with odin and am baffled why.
Any help would be appreciated
Regards Shaun
Root using one of the many root kernels.
Unroot by flashing a stock ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Easiest way just flash CF Root via Odin. Job done simples.
Yes, I'm going to have a "quick pop". Initial search of Q&A forum turned up very similar questions, this is where you should have posted instead of creating a new one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=8243020
Answers are above, including the link with guides.
Hi I did this the first time via odin, but was unable to unroot.
I used an insecure kernal and had the original kernal but when I flashed the original kernal back it was still rooted.
So this may be a silly question but why do I need to flash a rom as some people seem to suggest?
Sorry to sound thick ( I am I guess ) but so much info has really baffled me.
I thought you downloaded an insecure kernal and flashed via odin and that was it, rooted, then if you want to unroot you flash the original kernal, use usb jig and job was done.
Or am I way off lol
Again sorry if I am that bad
Regards Shaun
If you flash back stock firmware, busybox and superuser are removed, so you won't have root access. Also stock kernel as part of the package will instal stock recovery.
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Iamaspecialneedscase said:
So this may be a silly question but why do I need to flash a rom as some people seem to suggest?
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The actual rooting process changes (adds) things to the system, that's why you need to flash a "clean" one to unroot.
The unsecure kernels only provide the means to perform the root, they don't do the actual root.
Kernels like CF-Root or mine (see sig) do perform the actual root on boot, but as said above, it involves adding things to the original system.
First and foremost, thank you all for your info it is much appreciated and I mean that.
But I am totally lost and still have a screwed of G2 in the drawer.
I have followed advice to the T and some how I am no better off.
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
I just want to get to grips with rooting before flashing firmware or at least someone to say what I did wrong.
On my new G2 I did it via superoneclick is that wrong?
Regards Shaun
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
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This has been answered two times in this thread!
Read it!
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
On my new G2 I did it via superoneclick is that wrong?
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No, I did my very first root using that one as well, perfectly fine.
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
and still have a screwed of G2 in the drawer.
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How screwed?
What does it still do and what doesn't it? Can it maybe still go to donwload mode (VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER when off)?
it keeps coming up with force closeandroid.com and has lost its signal for 3g.
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
I just want to get to grips with rooting before flashing firmware or at least someone to say what I did wrong.
Thats usually in most cases not following the relevant instructions .
This method works but if you cannot understand it then leave your phone unrooted and start reading the Guides and FAQS .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Basics are choose your kernel flash through Odin phone is now rooted .
Ignore the yellow triangle or just buy a USB recovery jig to remove it .
jje
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yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
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Just re-flash official firmware from Intratech's thread [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK1/2/5, KL1/2/3, LA2 Download (mentioned in an earlier post).
Follow his instructions exactly, and you shouldn't go wrong
After you've further researched and read, follow the above mentioned rooting methods to the letter. Done
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
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Flash a fresh/clean ROM like suggested in this thread, that should most definitaly fix that phone and get it back to fully working state.
So just before I do this flashing the firmware, just to make sure you understand!
I do the flashing the firmware as if I was flashing the kernal?
Also I'm on 2.3.4 will it stay as that or will I have to use another firmware for that?
Again sorry if I am getting this wrong and thank you for your patience
Get a USB jig.
Flash your stock rom of choice from the intratech thread.
Flash speedmod kernel or whichever you want to gain root.
PS. You shouldn't be flashing anything if you don't know what your doing.....
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Iamaspecialneedscase said:
So just before I do this flashing the firmware, just to make sure you understand!
I do the flashing the firmware as if I was flashing the kernal?
Also I'm on 2.3.4 will it stay as that or will I have to use another firmware for that?
Again sorry if I am getting this wrong and thank you for your patience
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The intention is to get the phone in a working state, so you can just about flash any official firmware you like. Your Android version will also upgrade if you flash a newer package.
Good reports about XILA2. May have a few Italian apps on it, you may wish to keep them or uninstall later. You may have to flash a seperate CSC later, or just manually enter your APN.
Follow Intratech's instructions and go for it!

Root bulpd kernel VF

Hello, ive been here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 learning and trying to root my VF SGSII but i dont find any info on how to do it with my kernel version..
i tried Unlook root http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm with no luck and i want to root and use a diferent ROM on my device...
everything seems confusing for me at the moment... where can i find info on my kernel?
Thanks!
saskia69 said:
Hello, ive been here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 learning and trying to root my VF SGSII but i dont find any info on how to do it with my kernel version..
i tried Unlook root http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm with no luck and i want to root and use a diferent ROM on my device...
everything seems confusing for me at the moment... where can i find info on my kernel?
Thanks!
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You should provide a little bit more information: please type *#1234# and post the result here.
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saskia69 said:
... but i don't find any info on how to do it with my kernel version ...
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If you did not find the correct CF-root kernel then read carefully the section starting with Help! Which file do I use ? found in the thread you referenced.
fxrb said:
You should provide a little bit more information: please type *#1234# and post the result here.
What do you mean by saying
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If you did not find the correct CF-root kernel then read carefully the section starting with Help! Which file do I use ? found in the thread you referenced.
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Does this help?
saskia69 said:
Does this help?
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Yes. With this information (PDA I9100BULPD) you will easily find the corresponding CF-root kernel in the thread you were referencing in your first post. If unsure, read the section I mentioned in my previous post. To root your phone just follow the instructions step by step carefully.
By the way: I used the same CF-root kernel to root my own phone
If you are just looking for easy rooting process then use method 1 from guide in my signature.
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Stileth said:
If you are just looking for easy rooting process then use method 1 from guide in my signature.
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thanks! i was able to root my phone with your procedure, now im thinking of installing a new ROM in my phone, i want stability and speed. My default VF ROM has become slow as hell and unstable. Do you recomend me to reset my phone to factory defaults or to try a diferent ROM??
Factory reset + wipe cache is always good first step to try. If it doesn't help then try different ROM.
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And other kernel, like Siyah.
przemcio510 said:
And other kernel, like Siyah.
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As I am a total noob with this stuff I don't know the difference between Rom And Kernel. I was having a look at paranoidroid but people are having problems with it.. Is that a rom or a kernel? Is there a reliable combination of all this? I don't want to mess too much and have problems...
I have another question, as my phone is VF, how can I unlock it to use any company I want?
Thanks for your time guys

[Q] [NEWBIE] how to update my rooted GS2 to JB??

hey guys, i'm kinda new here in this forum...so dunno much practically about updating after rooting!
So my question is, how can i update my phone to JB(when it's available), after rooting?
secondly, i'm too confused from too many threads about rooting GS2 :/
so can i use this method to root my phone? is this reliable?
this one- http://itechwik.com/2012/07/how-to-root-an-android-phone/
it's from unlockroot.com
ssbnasa said:
hey guys, i'm kinda new here in this forum...so dunno much practically about updating after rooting!
So my question is, how can i update my phone to JB(when it's available), after rooting?
secondly, i'm too confused from too many threads about rooting GS2 :/
so can i use this method to root my phone? is this reliable?
this one- http://itechwik.com/2012/07/how-to-root-an-android-phone/
it's from unlockroot.com
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JB ... ok, ATM there is only the leaked XXLSJ for our phone.
I recommend to flash CWM in stock recovery (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105 ... Method 1), then flash XXLSJ NeatROM Lite v4.0 (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35066742).
Good luck !
It_ler said:
JB ... ok, ATM there is only the leaked XXLSJ for our phone.
I recommend to flash CWM in stock recovery (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105 ... Method 1), then flash XXLSJ NeatROM Lite v4.0 (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35066742).
Good luck !
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Thnkss bro, but my question is that- if i root my phone now, then how will i update it to JB when it is available??
Bcs OTA will make my phone to lose the root access!!
Also the link i'd given, is it safe to root through it!
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ssbnasa said:
Thnkss bro, but my question is that- if i root my phone now, then how will i update it to JB when it is available??
Bcs OTA will make my phone to lose the root access!!
Also the link i'd given, is it safe to root through it!
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You would just boot into recovery and flash CWM zip file or boot into download mode and flash via ODIN.
This has already been discussed MANY MANY MANY MANY times already, there is no need for these "How do I flash" type topics no matter what version of Android is coming soon the process is same.
Mod edit - removal of unnecessary rant
Before you do anything watch the following video IN FULL. Its not a dig but it explains some things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35083950#post35083950
u can root ur phone after having jb here is the link how to root
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ssbnasa said:
Thnkss bro, but my question is that- if i root my phone now, then how will i update it to JB when it is available??
Bcs OTA will make my phone to lose the root access!!
Also the link i'd given, is it safe to root through it!
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Your answers will be revealed to you as you read here - study threads and you'll know. Instructions are always given. No one is here to spoon feed you answers - you are expected to do the work yourself.
I've cleaned this thread up - there is no need to insult, guide - they'll follow

[Q] .:New Method to root Andoid:.

Hello,
I am currently using the Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300. Bought this device last April. At that time I was completely new to rooting device. I didn't know what to do. I searched online about rooting device, read many post by users in various blogs and threads here in XDA. Then I was very curious to root my device. But even then, though i knew what rooting was and its merits and demerits, i had no idea how to root my device. So I started searching again for an easy and fast way to root my device. Then I came me across the framaroot thread here and thanks to the developer of Framaroot, I was able to root my android safely without any problems. It was a very useful app for beginners who had no idea about rooting.
After few months, I received a firmware update. I had no idea what changes it would bring about in my device. In a hope to find out the new features, I updated the firmware. But sadly, there wasn't any noticeable change. So once again I seeked the help of framaroot to root my device. I was left with an error message and didn't know what to do. Again by searching on Google, I came to know about the OTA update about which I had no idea prior to the firmware update. I realized that the OTA update was a curse to Android rooting and I was left with my boring stock rom without anything. Today again I searched all over the Internet for a very safe and easy method to root my device but couldn't find anything like the framaroot. So here I am kindly requesting, the deveopers to kindly update the already existing methodsor make a new easy method to root android devices so that people new to android can experiment and enjoy root features. Sorry for the long story, thought it might be useful by explaining everything in detail. Hope I have not violated any of the XDA rules. If I did, I apologise for that too but please don't remove this thread. It would be very nice if anyone can find a solution as there are many people in the same situation as I am right now.
Thanking XDA and all the developers for there services.
-superdroidboy
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
amirTor said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
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Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
superdroidboy said:
Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
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1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
Basically all the OP questions are answered in the faqs and guides .
Root is constantly updated as and when possible but its not a simple question of just making a new one . Read the relevant root threads .
Stock recovery
amirTor said:
1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
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Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
superdroidboy said:
Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
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No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
tallman43 said:
No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
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Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
superdroidboy said:
Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
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Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
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Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
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Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
superdroidboy said:
Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
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If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
tallman43 said:
If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
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Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
Searched online. Couldn't find anything that tells the difference.
superdroidboy said:
Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
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Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
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Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
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Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
superdroidboy said:
Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
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If you mean flashing through stock recovery no!! N7000 a different device Brick comes to mind I think you need to read the stickies a bit more if you are thinking of doing things like that!!

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