This is my new first android phone Samsung galaxy s2 I9100
Device info:
Build number:GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
Kernal Version:2.6.35.7 I9100 XWKF3
Android version 2.3.3
I have few questions:
1)Need procedure to root my device and install the custom ROM..
2)Which ROM is best?
3)can i back up my OS so that in case i need to revert back.
And finally i am a noob so details step by step procedure will be helpfull thanks
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
First things first - Upgrade your phone to latest firmware using the official way: OTA or Samsung Kies application.
Next go through the infinite posts about rooting - pros and cons; and decide why you want to root. One wrong step and you may end up losing your phone forever.
link which you have give is for ICS users not fir GB...
How to Root
xDa_nightfury said:
link which you have give is for ICS users not fir GB...
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Do one thing..If you are not able to find the relevant thread directly in the forum use Google. Just type "how to Root galaxy S2+gingerbread 2.3.3" and you would most probably be directed to some thread in XDA itself.
Besides, dont worry, just follow the instructions word to word and you should be fine. Personal experience.
Press thanks if it helps.
xDa_nightfury said:
link which you have give is for ICS users not fir GB...
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Just update ur phone to ics using kies or ota.
What is the difference between updating GB to ICS and then rooting and
i am having GB and rooting the device??
Can't i just root and then install custom ICS OS??
Like the other guys say, upgrade to ICS and then root - I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
That root method is ridiculously easy.
xDa_nightfury said:
What is the difference between updating GB to ICS and then rooting and
i am having GB and rooting the device??
Can't i just root and then install custom ICS OS??
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I agree with Carlover and the others have to say.
Rooting on ICS is ridiculously easy as compared to GB. Thats the reason people are asking you to upgrade to ICS and then root.
xDa_nightfury said:
What is the difference between updating GB to ICS and then rooting and
i am having GB and rooting the device??
Can't i just root and then install custom ICS OS??
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If you like it this way then just find a rom that can be flash through odin then u r directly in ics + rooted..
Two important things for you to consider:-
1.dont upgrage to/flash stock 4.0.4 rom until you install a kernel like siyah etc.
2.dont ask "whats the best rom" questions.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
theunderling said:
Two important things for you to consider:-
1.dont upgrage to/flash stock 4.0.4 rom until you install a kernel like siyah etc.
2.dont ask "whats the best rom" questions.
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I was thinking of upgrading from 2.3.3. to ICS and then use the method specified in my thread.
What is siyah?
xDa_nightfury said:
I was thinking of upgrading from 2.3.3. to ICS and then use the method specified in my thread.
What is siyah?
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Siyah is one of the best custom kernels for our phone, developed by an elite XDA developer
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
theunderling said:
Two important things for you to consider:-
1.dont upgrage to/flash stock 4.0.4 rom until you install a kernel like siyah etc.
2.dont ask "whats the best rom" questions.
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I am in confusion now.
Kernal is a part of ROM right?
If i upgrade to ICS then i will have ICS kernal right?
Can you elaborate point 1?
My mobile current state is having GB...(i can upgrade it to ICS from service centre)
Steps which i think i should be doing
Method 1:
1)Upgrade it to ICS and root the mobile.
Once i get admin rights replace the kernal " siyah"
2)Take backup of current ROM
3)Install custom ROMS
method 2:
1)with current OS GB root the mobile
2)Replace the kernal
3)Backup OS
4)Install custom ROMS
Tell me steps are correct or Provide me the changes and the method which i should go for.
It's simple, root your current firmware by using the siyah GB version. After rooting, install titanium backup and backup every application. Before the titanium backup, install sms backup +, open it and click the backup button. It will now backup all your sms and your call log. You contacts should be synced with google. Now just download the ICS firmware to flash using odin. Flash it. Flash siyah through odin (ICS version). Now install titanium backup and sms backup +. Restore everything. Now you have ICS stock.
Whenever you flash the siyah kernel your phone will be rooted. Be careful not to use siyah GB with ICS and siyah ICS version with GB. They may brick your phone.
We are rooting your gingerbread so that you can backup all your apps using titanium backup which requires root.
That's pretty much it, enjoy your new phone.
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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If you want to backup your entire current firmware, after rooting your gingerbread firmware, switch off the phone and press volume up + home + power button at the same time and keep holding them. They'll bring up a recovery screen (this is where you install roms backup entire roms/firmwares etc) go to backup and restore and backup.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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Best Rom doesn't actually exist. The thing is, everybody has different things they like in different roms. So I can't help you there.
Btw, I told you to get ICS using odin first so that you have a original firmware file of ICS available with you if you need it later. It's the longer procedure but It's good this way.
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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I didn't describe the odin flashing methods. I'm assuming you've done some research on using odin. If you haven't, don't worry, just ask me and I'll help. Just make sure you've installed kies on your pc/laptop
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
Nasty_z said:
It's simple, root your current firmware by using the siyah GB version. After rooting, install titanium backup and backup every application. Before the titanium backup, install sms backup +, open it and click the backup button. It will now backup all your sms and your call log. You contacts should be synced with google. Now just download the ICS firmware to flash using odin. Flash it. Flash siyah through odin (ICS version). Now install titanium backup and sms backup +. Restore everything. Now you have ICS stock.
Whenever you flash the siyah kernel your phone will be rooted. Be careful not to use siyah GB with ICS and siyah ICS version with GB. They may brick your phone.
We are rooting your gingerbread so that you can backup all your apps using titanium backup which requires root.
That's pretty much it, enjoy your new phone.
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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If you want to backup your entire current firmware, after rooting your gingerbread firmware, switch off the phone and press volume up + home + power button at the same time and keep holding them. They'll bring up a recovery screen (this is where you install roms backup entire roms/firmwares etc) go to backup and restore and backup.
Feel free to ask any questions.
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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Best Rom doesn't actually exist. The thing is, everybody has different things they like in different roms. So I can't help you there.
Btw, I told you to get ICS using odin first so that you have a original firmware file of ICS available with you if you need it later. It's the longer procedure but It's good this way.
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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I didn't describe the odin flashing methods. I'm assuming you've done some research on using odin. If you haven't, don't worry, just ask me and I'll help. Just make sure you've installed kies on your pc/laptop
Sent from my S II ( "Jelly Bean'd Monster" )
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First of all thanks for helping this newBee...
1)I m scared of bricking my cell. So i dnt want to take single chance of doing so.
2)I can just upgrade to ICS free of cost from samsung sevice centre.
3)I am not getting a single reason to root the mobile at the cost of ICS..
It would have been the case of installing JB then i would have thought of.
Taking the backup of current GB doesnt make scence ....
What if my cell bricks may i use the backup of GB?
All the advices are welcome.
Thanks in advance..
Watever you do, don't upgrade to ICS v4.0.4. You can hard brick your device. 4.0.3 is fine. Very fine!
xDa_nightfury said:
First of all thanks for helping this newBee...
1)I m scared of bricking my cell. So i dnt want to take single chance of doing so.
2)I can just upgrade to ICS free of cost from samsung sevice centre.
3)I am not getting a single reason to root the mobile at the cost of ICS..
It would have been the case of installing JB then i would have thought of.
Taking the backup of current GB doesnt make scence ....
What if my cell bricks may i use the backup of GB?
All the advices are welcome.
Thanks in advance..
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Why don't you just update over-the-air? (I should have said this before the long post ) If you just want just ICS without root then go to settings, about phone, software update and update from there. 100% safe and you won't lose anything, all your apps and eveything will remain as it was.
After that IF someday you wish to root the phone for some AWESOME reason. Just flash Siyah Kernel. (ICS Version).
thanks
Nasty_z said:
Why don't you just update over-the-air? (I should have said this before the long post ) If you just want just ICS without root then go to settings, about phone, software update and update from there. 100% safe and you won't lose anything, all your apps and eveything will remain as it was.
After that IF someday you wish to root the phone for some AWESOME reason. Just flash Siyah Kernel. (ICS Version).
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Message:
Watever you do, don't upgrade to ICS v4.0.4. You can hard brick your device. 4.0.3 is fine. Very fine!
Updation on wifi will update to which version ??
I dont want to update to 4.0.4 because of the information which i got.
I will have no control over version of ICS getting installed if i do it on AIR.
What should i do?
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Hey Guys,
i am a new owner of a Galaxy S II.
I have rooted successfully using the method on this site
Just wondering if I need it repaired under warranty will the XDA unroot method return it to factory standard as it was before rooting, so there is no evidence of rooting?
I have looked at various site but didn't find an answer and I am new to Android and Rooting. I have not attempted unroot yet.
Cheers Bustin
Galaxy S II GTI9100
Android Version: 2.3.6 (Hopefully Ice Cream Sandwich soon)
Carrier (Virgin Australia)
Which method did you use for rooting from which site?
You can use ODIN to flash your current official ROM to Unroot and make stock
See here more about flashing offical ROMs. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
hi
Yes it will return back the same. The only problem is you must reset your download binary counter so that the sammy service center will not know that you change something by installing a custom rom or unsecure kernel. To reset your binary counter you need a usb jig.
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For me the easiest way to unroot is to flash the original firmware of the device. You can download it @ intratech's posts. Flash it via Odin and your back on stock!
Jig is very much required for counter resetting but if its a problem for you then there is a work around though bit lengthy i.e.
.. Install any ICS through Odin or mobile Odin
.. Then install TriangleAway - u can download from forum. That will reset your binary counter... Remember triangleaway only works on ICS.
.. Install your stock GB ROM thru Odin..
Thats it... Good for warranty claim..
Press thanks if it helps you.
best kernel
HI guys.what is the best kernel for rooting ICS 4.0.3 lp3 rom.tnx
david_Zboy said:
HI guys.what is the best kernel for rooting ICS 4.0.3 lp3 rom.tnx
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use CF-root http://download.chainfire.eu/156/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_O2U_LP3-v5.4-CWM5.zip
this is the only trusted available now rest is in beta stage
david_Zboy said:
HI guys.what is the best kernel for rooting ICS 4.0.3 lp3 rom.tnx
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If u r on rooted GB then I recommend to use mobile Odin pro for installing ICS.. Thru that u can keep root while upgrading to ICS and thats really a miracle software and saves you a lot of time and trouble..
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First, I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject.:fingers-crossed:
I just bought my Galaxy S II and I wanna root it,but I'm a little unsure about the whole process.
I also got a VYL00M emmc chip, which is vulnerable,but I'm on 4.0.3 i9100BVLPB.
Here are my thoughts and my questions :
If I flash via ODIN the coresponding CF-root kernel.
But then do I need to flash Syiah kernel through the CWM that comes with CF kernel so I can safely wipe and avoid brickbug?
I hope someone can provide a little aditional information and guide me through the process:angel:
Cheers
alex6vasy said:
First, I apologize for starting a new thread on this subject.:fingers-crossed:
I just bought my Galaxy S II and I wanna root it,but I'm a little unsure about the whole process.
I also got a VYL00M emmc chip, which is vulnerable,but I'm on 4.0.3 i9100BVLPB.
Here are my thoughts and my questions :
If I flash via ODIN the coresponding CF-root kernel.
But then do I need to flash Syiah kernel through the CWM that comes with CF kernel so I can safely wipe and avoid brickbug?
I hope someone can provide a little aditional information and guide me through the process:angel:
Cheers
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ICS 4.0.3 firmware is not affected by the brick bug.
However, you still need to post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
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Jokesy said:
ICS 4.0.3 firmware is not affected by the brick bug.
However, you still need to post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
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I should have done that from the beggining
Model number
GT-I9100
Android Version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version
[email protected] #3
Build Number
IML74K.BVLPD
Cheers
alex6vasy said:
I should have done that from the beggining
Model number
GT-I9100
Android Version
4.0.3
Baseband version
I9100BVLPB
Kernel Version
[email protected] #3
Build Number
IML74K.BVLPD
Cheers
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1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Jokesy said:
1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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After that can I safely full wipe and simply install Sensation Rom ?
alex6vasy said:
After that can I safely full wipe and simply install Sensation Rom ?
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Yes.
Don't forget to backup your ROM first
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Jokesy said:
Yes.
Don't forget to backup your ROM first
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Ok.
I've flashed Syiah kernel through ODIN so i guess everything should be safe right now,right ?
Please confirm
alex6vasy said:
Ok.
I've flashed Syiah kernel through ODIN so i guess everything should be safe right now,right ?
Please confirm
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Yes. You are safe, Just like before you flashed Siyah kernel
Actually, you never needed to flash Siyah kernel via Odin.
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Jokesy said:
1.
Like i said earlier, you are safe from the brick bug because you are running 4.0.3 firmware.
The brick bug only affects 4.0.4 firmware.
2.
To ROOT your device only, you don't need to flash any kernel.
Root with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Hi
I have the same phone details as the OP. a UK T-mobile running ICS 4.0.3 i9100 BVLPD
I rooted my phone the other day by the simple method in link above... BUT isn't this method of rooting limited ?
I would like to root my phone fully using an insecure kernel & Odin but i dont know where to get the correct kernel for my phone, i need an insecure & original secure kernel to do this right ?
Sorry for my nuwbness questions.
Peace
What are you talking about "limited" and "fully".Its either rooted or it aint.
That method doesnt give you CWM,if thats what you mean.You can just flash a custom kernel that contains CWM if you want.
Isn't exynos abuse the faster way to get rooted?
theunderling said:
What are you talking about "limited" and "fully".Its either rooted or it aint.
That method doesnt give you CWM,if thats what you mean.You can just flash a custom kernel that contains CWM if you want.
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Ok, my bad, i am a nubie after all :angel:. i thought i'd read somewhere that this method was limited in some way.
But now you've confused me a lil more, the thread (also in ur sig) says it does have CWM
Rooting
Download this File first and put in your SDCARD
- CWM via stock recovery or download zip from http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
- SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot to recovery.
Choose apply update from external storage.
Choose CWM.zip and wait until CWM recovery appear.
Choose install zip from sdcard or external SD
Choose and Install SU-Busybox-Installer.zip
Reboot
You are done and now your device is Rooted
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Am i again mistaken ?
Anyway i did it the other day & have SU, downloaded T-backup and am now reading\researching on how to make full back up b4 i try a rom.
Peace
owaiga from
Cool, I made a back up in what i think is CWM and it put a 1.4GB folder on my sd-card.
Am i right in thinking i could mess up my phone, reset it or delete progs & mess with setting ...THEN as long as i can boot to recovery & CMW & load the back up it would return it back to how it is now ?
Peace
That is temporary cwm-not permanent.If you rebooted after flashing the 2 files......it launches stock recovery.
Anyway when your rooted/got permanent cwm you should be backing up your efs and doing a nand backup.
Then start pissing about with roms.
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AnubuRe said:
Cool, I made a back up in what i think is CWM and it put a 1.4GB folder on my sd-card.
Am i right in thinking i could mess up my phone, reset it or delete progs & mess with setting ...THEN as long as i can boot to recovery & CMW & load the back up it would return it back to how it is now ?
Peace
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Yes,but watch out with your media/external sd files and the version of cwm you use.
theunderling said:
That is temporary cwm-not permanent.If you rebooted after flashing the 2 files......it launches stock recovery.
Anyway when your rooted/got permanent cwm you should be backing up your efs and doing a nand backup.
Then start pissing about with roms.
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Yes,but watch out with your media/external sd files and the version of cwm you use.
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Thx theunderling
I see now... so i DO need to get permanent CWM ? I'd need to flash an insecure kernel for that right (i have one ready)
Dont yet know what efs is (ill read up on it) and nand back up ? i just been doing a lil reading on that and thought the back up i'd done is the same thing, they were calling it Nandroid back up, is that different ?
Peace
Just flash Siyah kernel in ODIN and then you will have root and CWM. Its that simple. No need for anything else at all.
I dont understand why we always have all this crap and unnecessary files/steps etc.
Connect phone to PC.
Reboot phone into download mode.
Load up ODIN.
Flash Siyah kernel.
Thats its, Once done you will have new kernel, cwm recovery, rooted system, SU, and also CWM app installed.
If you want new rom simply reboot into stock, wipe data and flash rom you want, You dont have to worry about cwm again as all custom kernels come with recovery.
Yeah I missed your other post saying you had done the nand backup as I was in the middle of writing my reply when you posted yours.
Hello,
I recently got a gift from a friend in the form of a Samsung Galaxy S2.
Last time I've owned a samsung phone was before the smartphone era, however I am familiar with other smartphones running android.
This phone, has the following info:
Android Version: 2.3.5.
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI8-CL616395 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
Kies Info --> PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
If I try to update with Kies it says that my device's current firmware is not supported to update via Kies.
From what I've researched, the region code at the end (ODK) means that the phone was originally purchased in Sweden. Will that be a problem?
As far as I know the phone was not locked when I got it since I'm using a different carrier in a different country.
I tried to look up codes for Galaxy S2 that can tell me if the phone has a locked bootloader, if it can be unlocked, etc, but without any success.
So my questions are the following:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
justinhd said:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
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1. Afaik Kies will only update if you are using the stock firmware from the country you are connecting from. Custom firmwares will not work. The easiest way to flash the latest stock firmware is via Odin.
2. Install a kernel that roots your phone like Siyah or Dorimanx.
3. Search for threads in XDA about how to change your CRC.
Hello Megaritis,
Thank you for your reply.
Regarding the CRC, I need to change it to the country i'm residing in only if I plan on updating my phone via Kies, right?
I'm not planning on flashin JB just yet because i think it still needs some polishing. I want to flash an official ICS ROM on Siyah's Kernel.
My current to do is:
1. Get Odin, and flash the new kernel.
2. Get an official ICS ROM and flash it.
3. Get Titanium Backup and remove the bloatware if any.
4. Use the phone.
Anything else I should do / know?
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
justinhd said:
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
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Instead of doing all this together I suggest you just flash neat rom Lite (ics version, the latest v4 is JB) its the stock firmware with every bloatware removed and it is pre-rooted. Even v4 is pretty much stable and cool too as it is based on the leaked stock JB.
And several flashable addon are also available for it.
And If you are going to proceed with what you downloaded, flash Siyah after flashing the stock firmware.
Also before you proceed I suggest you check for brick bug, which can potentially superbrick your phone, Stock ICS 4.0.4 Kernel contains the problematic command, if you are effected, never perform any wipe or erase or reset with the stock kernel, just flash Siyah before doing all that.
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Could you post a small walkthrough on how I do that?
EDIT: My current android version is 2.3.5. and I plan to flash 4.0.3. stock and then remove bloatware.
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess. And it contains v3 Siyah just flash the newest (which you downloaded) one if you feel like it(it's pretty much better)
Using GT - I9100
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king_below_my_lord said:
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
Using GT - I9100
I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
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NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess.
Using GT - I9100
I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
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And how do i check for that brick bug?
justinhd said:
And how do i check for that brick bug?
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There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
Using GT - I9100
I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
king_below_my_lord said:
There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
Using GT - I9100
I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
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Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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justinhd said:
Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
Edit : Don't flash it via phone, it should be done via PDA.
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king_below_my_lord said:
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
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I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
justinhd said:
I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
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Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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Agreed, I raised the problem only because sammobile.com's info on the file i downloaded doesn't list a kernel and I assumed that it only contains the PDA and CSC.
So if you are flashing with tar files you most probably don't need to worry about kernel, for example in neat rom Lite v3 it includes Siyah v3, but in case of flashing zip files you need a compatible kernel before hand.
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In some cases PDA file won't contain kernel in such a package the kernel will be given separately, like the CSC file.
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Bro just make sure what kind of file do you have? A zip or a tar? Flashing a zip(it's done via CWM) - - >compatible kernel required
Flashing a tar(via Odin) - - >if kernel included nothing to worry just flash.
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Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
justinhd said:
Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
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Usb jig is your hardware and easiest option you can get it from eBay, or since you are using ICS, triangle away by chainfire will do the trick you can get it for free from his forum or you can buy him a beer and buy it from the play store.
Triangle Away is pretty easy too... Lol
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Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
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Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
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Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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Well, I flashed the kernel but now titanium backup is stuck at Searching Application Data, but it did prompt me for root priviledges... :|
EDIT: Meh...it was probably stuck because it was trying to access the SD card but my cable was still plugged in....fixed.
Now, i have one last question for the night: now i have 2 "root" apps in my homescreen, one is superuser and the other is supersu, judging by the fact that the "superuser" one was there when I first booted, I suspect that its useless and the supersu is the one with the root. How do I remove it?
Help! I've recently rooted my Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-i8160. I flashed with Odin and rooted it. Then, I decided to install the new leaked Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ROM. I flashed it and realised that my phone was no longer rooted. I then flashed with Odin (the same exact way as before) but now, my phone doesn't boot. All it does is go to the screen with the words "Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 GT-i8160" and freezes. When I switch it off, it just boots itself again to that same exact screen. I can't go into Recovery mode as it only boots until that screen and freezes. However, I can go into Download mode. What should I do?
Have you try to flash Jelly Bean to your phone via ODIN again?
Nope, I'll try it now
tell me the result.
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actually, Gingerbread and Jelly Bean have different method to root the phone.
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1.Flash this KERNEL (Only For Jelly Bean)
2.Enter Recovery Mode
3.Flash this SuperSU.
And you have rooted Jelly Bean.
ddikodroid said:
tell me the result.
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actually, Gingerbread and Jelly Bean have different method to root the phone.
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1.Flash this KERNEL (Only For Jelly Bean)
2.Enter Recovery Mode
3.Flash this SuperSU.
And you have rooted Jelly Bean.
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Actually now, all I want is to have my phone back in working condition. I don't really want to root anything anymore
My internet is really slow, so it will take awhile to redownload the JB ROM
you brick your phone because probably you go back to ginger with no the proper way.
Download and flash jelly bean mb4 leak.
if you don't use bluetooth download and flash this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38542743&postcount=422
then root your device with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139263
@ddikodroid, OMG!! Thanks for the advice! Now my phone is in working condition! If you don't mind helping me out a little more, can you tell me if it is possible to revert my JB 4.1.2 update back to Gingerbread 2.3.6? And can you please explain to me a little more about how to root Jelly Bean Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-i1860?
If not, thanks anyway! I feel like I owe you greatly! :]
Buddhism said:
Actually now, all I want is to have my phone back in working condition. I don't really want to root anything anymore
My internet is really slow, so it will take awhile to redownload the JB ROM
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Buddhism I am having the same problem as you as i did what you did too! I hope you would be able to find a solution and share it with me. Thanks!
dareangelsxb said:
Buddhism I am having the same problem as you as i did what you did too! I hope you would be able to find a solution and share it with me. Thanks!
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I followed what ddikodroid told me to do and flashed Jelly Bean back onto my phone via Odin. However, this is when I had Jelly Bean flashed before and tried to root my phone(using the Gingerbread method?). It might work for you, and it might not.
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@ddikodroid, OMG!! Thanks for the advice! Now my phone is in working condition! If you don't mind helping me out a little more, can you tell me if it is possible to revert my JB 4.1.2 update back to Gingerbread 2.3.6? And can you please explain to me a little more about how to root Jelly Bean Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-i1860?
If not, thanks anyway! I feel like I owe you greatly! :]
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Can you please tell me the steps? I really have no idea what i should do and i really dont want to get a brand new phone
dareangelsxb said:
Can you please tell me the steps? I really have no idea what i should do and i really dont want to get a brand new phone
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1. Follow these steps: http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-50010296/
2. Download a Jelly Bean ROM from somewhere(around 500+MB) and flash it onto your rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-i8160.
3. Your phone should work again with Jelly Bean.
Buddhism said:
@ddikodroid, OMG!! Thanks for the advice! Now my phone is in working condition! If you don't mind helping me out a little more, can you tell me if it is possible to revert my JB 4.1.2 update back to Gingerbread 2.3.6? And can you please explain to me a little more about how to root Jelly Bean Samsung Galaxy Ace II GT-i1860?
If not, thanks anyway! I feel like I owe you greatly! :]
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please press the THANKS button
If you want a gingerbread, you need to do this steps: http://d-h.st/AZN
1. Flash this firmware (it's Russian firmware)
2. After flash Russian firmware, you can flash your phone with your own firmware.
If you aren't flash Russian firmware, your phone will bootloop.
ddikodroid said:
please press the THANKS button
If you want a gingerbread, you need to do this steps: http://d-h.st/AZN
1. Flash this firmware (it's Russian firmware)
2. After flash Russian firmware, you can flash your phone with your own firmware.
If you aren't flash Russian firmware, your phone will bootloop.
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@ddikodroid can you please tell me the steps to Root Ace 2 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ?
dareangelsxb said:
@ddikodroid can you please tell me the steps to Root Ace 2 Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ?
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Steps
1.Flash this KERNEL (Only For Jelly Bean)
2.Enter Recovery Mode
3.Flash this SuperSU.
And you have rooted Jelly Bean.
OR
You can use kyrillosv7B, it's a rooted Jelly Bean custom ROM
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samsung galaxy ace 2 gt-s7560m brick
Hi there, i have kind of same issue, i have an ace II gt s7560m and i rooted it using odin method ones then i decide to install a custom rom (JellyCream2.0Messi10 which i found on one og the threads here) and i did a back up of my previous rom and when iwas done flashing the rom, i reboot it my phone got brick. However what the phone does is it boots up and shows the logo samsung gt s7560m and after that it shut down itself !!!! i have been trying to go into recovery mode (home+volume,up&down+power) and download mode (volume-down,home,power) the phone does exactly the same thing boot loops. it is going to download mode and i have tried almost evry method posted here. i used odin to flash the kernal again but the device is not turning on for that much time so that i can flash. please help !!!
This rom is for gt-i8160 and not for your device. So try downloading stock rom for s7560m and flash it with odin. Remember most stuff here is for gt-i8160 not for s7560m. Yes they both have the same commercial product name Galaxy Ace 2 but they are different devices.
@g0dzilla1
Are you aware that you flashed s7560m with the rom that was build for i8160? Why did you do that?
Those two phones are totally different in terms of hardware. I am afraid that you might have brick for good. Send your phone to local Samsung repair center without descibing what you did.
brick
ddikodroid said:
Have you try to flash Jelly Bean to your phone via ODIN again?
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yes i tried that already... but when i connect my phone with the computer it starts looping. i mean turns on for few seconds and then turns off again and on the odin window , it detects the phone for only few seconds and then dissapiars.. and keeps looping like that !!! please suggest something ..
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g0dzilla1 said:
yes i tried that already... but when i connect my phone with the computer it starts looping. i mean turns on for few seconds and then turns off again and on the odin window , it detects the phone for only few seconds and then dissapiars.. and keeps looping like that !!! please suggest something ..
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Check your cable USB cable...
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hi.
first of all sorry if i am not posting it in the right section. kindly redirect me in that case.
the issue i am having is explained afterwards what i have done..
a. i have samsung galaxy s2 i900
b. i rooted it.. a triangle comes in start (mentioning it because may b its significant)
c. i installed multiple custom roms...
problem 1 is.. with all those roms.. i have trouble receiving messages. like after certain random no.
previously i could get threads upto thousands of sms/thread on stock rom.
now if one thread reaches near abt 200.. or multiple making a total around 200...
i cannot receive further or send further msgs unless i reboot the phone and delete some threads/msgs or clear the cache and delete some threads/msgs
i was using a software called go sms pro.. i unistalled it.. used stock built in software.. same result.
my internal memory partitions are like 1.8 gb and free 1.2gb and 11 gb and free like 7 gb
problem 2 if i cant get that problem solved i want to use a stock rom back which i previously had. would i need to unroot and install stock? if yes how?
and which stock rom for my region Pakistan.
and what requirements are needed?
Go to message settings and change there mate. Custom set a limit you can change it though :thumbup:
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Go to message settings and change there mate. Custom set a limit you can change it though :thumbup:
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i think i failed to convey what i wanted. I can set a custom limit.. but that doesnt work even then. like if i set a custom limit of 100/thread.
and there are two threads of 100 sms i cant receive more/send more
like as if there is a total memory of 200 to 250 sms.
which on the other hand in default stock rom was more than 5,000
If its not working reflash Rom or update it to newer version if no nightlys. What Rom are you on?
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If its not working reflash Rom or update it to newer version if no nightlys. What Rom are you on?
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I have tried multiple roms
currently i am using XWLSW NeatROM Full
I have had same problem on following
GT-I9100_WanamLite.XWLSN.V14.4.NO-WIPE
ReVolt-JB-4.3-i9100
jellybam-v7.6.2_i9100-STABLE
GalaxyMOD_XWLPX_v3.01_by_AJ
Lsn and lsw are stock mate just custom stock.I'm on neat 4.8 lsw
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Lsn and lsw are stock mate just custom stock.I'm on neat 4.8 lsw
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i cant fix that problem...been reflashing and reflashing...
can it be because of some rooting error? y does this happen?
post me a link to the rom u r saying that is not having this issue..if u can.
ICS, Jelly bean.. anyversion above 4 would b enough
if i unroot & install pure stock.. would that solve the issue?
No not rooting prob. If you have reflashed and changed Tex limit and delete old texs then I'm not to sure what the problem is. Ask on neat thread mate:thumbup:
One thing i found on neat forum
it has kernel
XWLSW-5.06.1-PhilZ
mine is 3.0.31-1211311..... siyah dual.
can this b an issue? for other roms as well?
i cannot post on that neatforum
You can swap kernels but I don't think its that. Try it
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You can swap kernels but I don't think its that. Try it
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guide me.. i dont want to brick it
and also tell me how to unroot n stock it. because i believe it will solve the issue!!
To unroot flash with odin. a stock rom or with mobile odin. Also to flash philz is very easy. Get philz lsw on int sd card go to recovery and find file and flash after its done reboot. That's it.
andrewwright said:
To unroot flash with odin. a stock rom or with mobile odin. Also to flash philz is very easy. Get philz lsw on int sd card go to recovery and find file and flash after its done reboot. That's it.
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sorry sir i lost u...
http://onlinetechguru.org/how-to-in...icial-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100/
if i follow this i will b able to unroot and install stock?
Easy way. get mobile odin pro from playstore. Then download firmware lsw and flash with mobile odin pro. Untick ever root if its ticked. I never used odin or mobile odin.
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Before u go from neat do you want me to ask in the thread. Should work ok. I don't understand. Or do you just want to go Bk to stock??
andrewwright said:
Easy way. get mobile odin pro from playstore. Then download firmware lsw and flash with mobile odin pro. Untick ever root if its ticked. I never used odin or mobile odin.
that is more of a app... will that keep it unrooted still if i flash wipe data etc from recovery later sometime?
and also i can unroot and install any stock.. or is it region specific? like i want it for Pakistan
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Before u go from neat do you want me to ask in the thread. Should work ok. I don't understand. Or do you just want to go Bk to stock??
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if the sms issue gets solved.. i'll b dancing. i wont have to do anything then.
i just want to store messages as much as i want. total and also per thread.
and if not as much.. then atleast 1000/thread
Il ask now
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Il ask now
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Thanks Sir!
Awaiting reply when u will get it.
Pls don't thank me I cant help you but post is up and il help as much as I can. And the sir can stop too pls. Think of me as a mate. Not your boss :thumbup: manners are good but I'm no sir lol :thumbup:
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Pls don't thank me I cant help you but post is up and il help as much as I can. And the sir can stop too pls. Think of me as a mate. Not your boss :thumbup: manners are good but I'm no sir lol :thumbup:
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lol. ok MATE
if that doesnt work the link i told u to unroot.. can i try that later? and also confirm if its region specific or not. i can just unroot and install stock. n this will work here in Pakistan?
for now i am downloading 4.8 to flash.. i'll try that tonight