Hi,
sorry for my noob question. I´m good in technical stuff but I have less experience in "hacking".
So basically I´d like to downgrade my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100, 4.0.3) to any Android Version below 4. So 3.2.1 would be the best. Nothing more! No special version, no special themes or hacks. Just a downgrade. That´s it.
The results of my internet research were that I can´t downgrade the Android Version, unless I have a rooted phone.
I know here are lots of guides, but as I said I´m not familiar with that stuff.
Maybe someone can provide me with a guide how to root that phone and how to install a android version?
Thank u very much!!!!
Cant you just go to samfirmware and get something for your region-then flash that using odin.
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freilos said:
Hi,
sorry for my noob question. I´m good in technical stuff but I have less experience in "hacking".
So basically I´d like to downgrade my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100, 4.0.3) to any Android Version below 4. So 3.2.1 would be the best. Nothing more! No special version, no special themes or hacks. Just a downgrade. That´s it.
The results of my internet research were that I can´t downgrade the Android Version, unless I have a rooted phone.
I know here are lots of guides, but as I said I´m not familiar with that stuff.
Maybe someone can provide me with a guide how to root that phone and how to install a android version?
Thank u very much!!!!
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1. Android 3.x.x is honeycomb which is only compatible with Android tablets
2. If you want to downgrade your android version to gingerbread (Android 2.3.x), then Visit Sammobile, download the firmware for your region/country.
3. Flash the downloaded firmware via Odin
4. Reboot to recovery and perform a factory data reset.
done
Re
Jokesy said:
1. Android 3.x.x is honeycomb which is only compatible with Android tablets
2. If you want to downgrade your android version to gingerbread (Android 2.3.x), then Visit , download the firmware for your region/country.
3. Flash the downloaded firmware via Odin
4. Reboot to recovery and perform a factory data reset.
done
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Thanks for your reply!
Sounds pretty simple. I´ll try it right now. I found the Android Version I need and also downloaded Odin. I´d just like to know, if me phone has to be rooted for that procedure or if it will be rooted afterwards. Just asking because of the warranty, but as I know one can unroot or unflash the phone to get warranty back, right?
Thanks!
Lol,your moving the goalposts.Root it on 4.0.3(what youve got now) using Rachmat3 guide then flash maybe GB with siyah 2.6.14 kernel.I used mobile odin pro to do that because of everoot function.
First thing to do is make a note of your phones firmware first before you start mucking around.
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theunderling said:
Lol,your moving the goalposts.Root it on 4.0.3(what youve got now) using Rachmat3 guide then flash maybe GB with siyah 2.6.14 kernel.I used mobile odin pro to do that because of everoot function.
First thing to do is make a note of your phones firmware first before you start mucking around.
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+1
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Related
Hi, I was just wondering what way to rooting the galaxy s2 was the best/safest way?...Could someone just post a link to the rooting process? and if a few people could recommend some nice smooth roms ...that'll be great...Thank you!
i have the same ques.
my phone have these spec.:
Baseband: I9100XXKG5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100|PKH1-CL453266 [email protected] #2
please how to root it ?
Easiest way to root is to use cf-root, full instructions in the thread
Match up the bit in bold to find out which kernel you need
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100|PKH1
If you want a newer stock rom try this thread, again to root you will want to use cf-root.
As far as a good custom rom combo, try ninph kernel and villanrom, links in my sig.
Rooting and Lag
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the lag on the home button is really annoying.
First thing I need to know is can I root my phone? It's on contract with O2 (UK).
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
What are the benefits of rooting the phone?
If I root the phone, would I be able to do something about the lag and improve performance in general?
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
Hi.
I just got a SGS2 and am hoping to root it but finding it very difficult...much harder to do compared to jailbreaking my iPhone any i am not that tech savvy so any help will be great.
This is what my sgs2 says in about my phone, i made a note of this as soon before messing around with it
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXKE7
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone, now my question is how do i get a full root i mean so i can get free apps add free apps etc i am guessing i need a ROM of some sort? Please if you could, give me a dumbed down version on how to do this.
Many Thanks.
zoom41 said:
Hi.
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone,
now my question is how do i get a full root
That is FULL root
Root has nothing to do with free apps that is available via the Android market .
Comes with the phone out of the box .
Neither root nor rom are involved .
That is presuming you do not mean illegal theftware/Warez phone apps ,such posts are banned on XDA .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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dman2011 said:
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and the lag on the home button is really annoying.
First thing I need to know is can I root my phone? It's on contract with O2 (UK).
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
What are the benefits of rooting the phone?
If I root the phone, would I be able to do something about the lag and improve performance in general?
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
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You may just want to update to a newer stock rom, see the 2nd link in my post.
That is a very old rom, there has been quite a lot of performance improvements since then. Try KG6 or KH3.
If you want to go for a custom rom, see my sig for what I use ninph+VR is a stock based combo where as CM7 is a whole new and different rom, though it has limitations and may not be good enough for everyone at this point.
Rooting allows you to use root apps, terminal emulators, titanium backup, CWM recovery (comes with the kernel) which allows full device backups.
Rooting is not the same as jailbreaking, you can sideload apps without rooting.
JJEgan said:
zoom41 said:
Hi.
i have tried rooting via this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and all went well i now have superuser and CWN on my phone,
now my question is how do i get a full root
That is FULL root
Root has nothing to do with free apps that is available via the Android market .
Comes with the phone out of the box .
Neither root nor rom are involved .
That is presuming you do not mean illegal theftware/Warez phone apps ,such posts are banned on XDA .
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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Hi,
Thanks for you quick response, I was not aware of these illegal theftware/warez apps and certainly would not participate in any wrong doing.
What i mean is can i get a cydia like app were i can get 3rd party apps and things?
Cheers for that link i will have a read now.
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zoom41 said:
Hi,
Thanks for you quick response, I was not aware of these illegal theftware/warez apps and certainly would not participate in any wrong doing.
What i mean is can i get a cydia like app were i can get 3rd party apps and things?
Cheers for that link i will have a read now.
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You can sideload any apps, there are also free apps in the market, and there are also loads of apps on xda if you look around.
Try the getjar store
Or appbrains
Android doesnt have the same limitations as iso, you can install apps from 3rd party's without rooting.
veyka said:
You can sideload any apps, there are also free apps in the market, and there are also loads of apps on xda if you look around.
Try the getjar store
Or appbrains
Android doesnt have the same limitations as iso, you can install apps from 3rd party's without rooting.
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Excellent, This has answered my question thanks very much fella.
veyka said:
You may just want to update to a newer stock rom, see the 2nd link in my post.
That is a very old rom, there has been quite a lot of performance improvements since then. Try KG6 or KH3.
If you want to go for a custom rom, see my sig for what I use ninph+VR is a stock based combo where as CM7 is a whole new and different rom, though it has limitations and may not be good enough for everyone at this point.
Rooting allows you to use root apps, terminal emulators, titanium backup, CWM recovery (comes with the kernel) which allows full device backups.
Rooting is not the same as jailbreaking, you can sideload apps without rooting.
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I'm unclear about what I need to do to root my phone with it being locked on contract to O2 (UK) and with carrier branded firmware.
What I'd like to do is root the phone and upgrade the firmware if possible, especially if there are performance improvements.
I don't understand the KG6 and KH3 - what are these are how do they differ?
I don't really want to mod or get anything custom, I just want to keep it simple: root and get a more up-to-date firmware, if possible.
Details:
Android 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100XXKDJ
Kernel Version:2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
[email protected] #2
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
I'm not really that good with the technical stuff and am not confident enough at the moment to just go follow the instructions straight away - too many questions I am unsure on and uncertainties.
First, do I upgrade the firmware first or do I root first?
Do I need to upgade to a carrier-branded firmware - is there a newer on available?
Is it possible to upgrade to a non-branded firmware - or will that not work as I am on contract/locked with O2?
Which version do I upgrade to? I have been advised KE2 but I have also been told the latest version is KE7? I don't really understand which I should be trying to upgrade to and where to start. I'm finding it a bit confusing.
If I can upgrade, what settings should I make sure I have noted?
What happens to all the data?
It just feels like a minefield at the moment. :-(
I'd appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
...Darren
You can flash any firmware via odin, it doesn't matter that your phone is locked, but it will stay locked.
Kg6 and kh3 are versions. You can update to them, once you flash a normal stock rom you won't be o2 branded anymore.
If you want a very simple setup with root, flash kh3 firmware from that thread, and then cf root kh3, you will be stock but have root and all the goodies.
You flash the rom first, then the cf root kernel via odin and you will have root.
As far as walking you though it, the guide is clear in the thread with the firmware, and me typing it out again wouldn't help I don't think.
As far as data, if you use a non wipe version, you won't lose anything, but you can backup your sms, mms, call log to your gmail with sms backup plan plus.
User app data can't be backed up without root.
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majood92 said:
Hi, I was just wondering what way to rooting the galaxy s2 was the best/safest way?...Could someone just post a link to the rooting process? and if a few people could recommend some nice smooth roms ...that'll be great...Thank you!
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I asked the same question yesterday, and the replies I got were enough for me to root my phone this afternoon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1243389
veyka said:
You can flash any firmware via odin, it doesn't matter that your phone is locked, but it will stay locked.
Kg6 and kh3 are versions. You can update to them, once you flash a normal stock rom you won't be o2 branded anymore.
If you want a very simple setup with root, flash kh3 firmware from that thread, and then cf root kh3, you will be stock but have root and all the goodies.
You flash the rom first, then the cf root kernel via odin and you will have root.
As far as walking you though it, the guide is clear in the thread with the firmware, and me typing it out again wouldn't help I don't think.
As far as data, if you use a non wipe version, you won't lose anything, but you can backup your sms, mms, call log to your gmail with sms backup plan plus.
User app data can't be backed up without root.
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Thanks for the reply...
I don't understand the naming convention or the differences between the different versions, such as Kg6 and kh3. What's the significance of 'kg' as opposed to 'kh' ?
Who makes these versions?
I've also been told about a 'ke7' version/update.
What is the latest branded firmware for O2 for the Galaxy S2? If there's a newer one, should I use that? Or would I be better off with one of the others above?
Do all these versions have the same GUI & look & feel? Do they all have TouchWiz 4? etc
When you said 'guide in the thread' - which thread are you referring to?
Do I 'lose' anything by flashing with a non-branded firmware?
Sorry to be a pain, finding it hard to grasp. It may be simpler than I am making it but I'm just concerned about damaging my phone or rendering it unusable.
Do I need a usb jig (not that I have a clue what it is!) ?
Thanks,
D
I chose the CF root option referenced in this thread and rooted 2 days ago. Very easy and straight forward. I'm a newbie to all this, and I'm finding it a lot of fun. I figured my car's ECU is modified, so why shouldn't my phone's be something other than stock?
They are all stock tw4 roms.
They all come from samsung, leaks.
K is the year, E G H etc is the month of releases.
H august, G is July, and so on and so forth.
You will lose any random bloatware o2 added.
The guide in the cf root thread and in the thread with all the stock roms, see my first post with both links.
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Cf-root has always been the best and easiest way to root.
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Hi,
Right, have flashed XXKG5.
But I now see these in my firmware info:
Baseband version:
I9100XXKDJ
and
Kernel version:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550
[email protected] #2
Build number:
GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
My question is, should the baseband or build numbers have changed?
Only the Kernel version has changed. ???
Thanks,
D
Ok, sorted that last thing, I booted into the wrong mode.
Done a flash again with the KG5. Now, I see this my my firmware details:
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version I9100XXKG5
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550
[email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKG5
Are these all correct?
What different / new in KG5 to KE1 (which is what was on the phone)??
Assuming this is now all correct, what's the easiest way to root this phone now?
Which zip do I need to download for the rooting (I don't know which link to use??)
Do I need to download just the kernel for KG5 too??
I apologise if this is already in instructions but I have a learning disability and find some of this hard to follow.
And do I need to do something to remove a yellow triangle or something!???
Thx
D
Post 5 from this thread KG5 root dont bother with yellow triangle or kernel get phone rooted first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Hello, i have one piece galaxy ace android version 2.3.3...i wish to upgrade this phone to android 2.3.5...is it safe to do so and what is procedure? Thanks
It is completely safe and you can do it via Kies or Odin. Just google the firmware you want to install (in this case 2.3.5) as well as an instalation guide and follow the steps
PD. I'm just politely answering b4 some dude comes up and says:
Hey c'mon, why don't you google this? You'll get a faster answer... Why don't you go to development section and read ALL THE POST related to upgrade your firmware.
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Have a nice day!
jrxtepan said:
It is completely safe and you can do it via Kies or Odin. Just google the firmware you want to install (in this case 2.3.5) as well as an instalation guide and follow the steps
PD. I'm just politely answering b4 some dude comes up and says:
Have a nice day!
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2.3.5 isn't available in all regions through kies. And if this is the case in your region, then odin is the only option.
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Use Odin flash bcz kies can brick your phone.and to download latest version go to samfirmware.com register there go to phones list choose gt s5830 there you can download Odin and latest firmware. There is also a guide for our phone for how to flash with Odin. read it carefully......
sent from my phone and don't forget to hit thanks button if I helped you in any means ......
Shall I say that I flashed via KIES like 3 - 4 times b4 getting to forums and stepping away from being a noob...???? And I DIN'T brick my phone????
Shall I say that I bricked it while flashing thru ODIN????
... Anyway ODIN is better... but READING is a MUST
You can press software update in the about phone section i settings that will let you also upgrade to 2.3.5 i did that too
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Well I was also on 2.3.3. and i upgraded through kies, it din't brick my device but it has become unstable and reboots every now and then :/
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
read read read
jusuk said:
Hi Everyone!
The story is.....I installed ICS on my Samsung Galaxy S2 and I am having problems with it, its (ICS 4.0.3 baseband I19100XXLPQ). Can anyone explain to me in the simplest of terms how to get back to 2.3.4 and so i can properly update after through kies in the near future, i am on tesco network, I dont understand about this rooted and not rooted? and the what 2.3.4 version i need to get? I'm confused. Thank you!
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Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
victorator said:
Flash XWLA4 from this thread using Odin.
It's the latest and greatest gingerbread. 2.3.6
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Hi, i was told that one eats up battery plus i tried that thread and i cant seem to download anything except this silly ilivid software
Mittaa said:
Read read read ...
If your problems are related to some apps misbehavior you could just try to delete data related to those apps, before you consider changing firmware. I was running LPQ and had some initial problem related to Swype (sky high CPU) and another app I just uninstalled. After that just running nice and well.
If this don't help you might want to re-flash old firmware or better flash a never ICS and do a wipe. In order to do so ... read ... some of the threads written about basic things like rooting and flashing
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Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
jusuk said:
Hi,
I just want to go back to my old version so i can update through kies properly. My kies dont even recognise this ICS version. I been on computer 2 days runing and cant seem to find the 2.3.4 to download to computer so that i can use odin to flash my phone, the links that i see on here all they do is download ilivid program. ta jus thanks thou
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Here is one way to obtain what you want:
- First get root (search XDA to find out how)
- Second buy Odin Mobile from Google Play Google Play Odin Mobile
- Next register and download Samsung official firmware from http://www.sammobile.com.
- Unzip and copy file with extension MD5 to your mobiles internal SDcard.
- Use Odin Mobile to flash keeping default settings (if you don't want to keep root, un-check EverRoot option).
If you use this method (and stay rooted) you can keep flashing new Samsung stock firmwares from within your mobile when ever you want. Read this thread about Odin Mobile
Personally I'ill never use KIES anymore...
Thats it
Start at the beginning .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
hello,
Sorry but not allowed to post in the i9100G sub section yet due to restriction. My friend did the following resulting in soft brick... :silly:
i9100G - indian variant
ics - 4.0.3
rooted with method 2 posted ----------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679778
it does not installs cwm manager like in cf-root method
downloaded app - rom toolbox pro - for backup
installed new font using the same app - rebooted as asked..
stuck on S2 logo
able to go into download and recovery mode - good sign :highfive:
I read somewhere that I need to flash stock rom using odin and then root again properly using cf-root menthod but since i dont know the correct firmware of his phone, dont know which one to use for flashing.. he dosent remembers it either..
dont know its xxlph or what....
so should i just flash new ics 4.0.4 firmware (any firmware) via odin and then follow the nube friendly cf root method ? is not knowing firmware version will have an impact even if i am installing a completely different new version ?
thanks for the time and consideration... much appreciated...
thanks
Any firmware is fine as long as its for the G variant. DO NOT install firmware meant for the i9100/P/M/T etc coz that will brick the device. The only way in which different firmwares for a device vary is by the modem. Which can always be changed at a later stage.
Bottomline, as long as its a G variant firmware, you can use it. Only preferable to stick to 4.0.3 rather than 4.0.4
Download the firmware from sammobile.com
Good luck
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hey thanks... just wanted to make sure because its not really my phone and dont want to make a mess.. will flash away and report back with results
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
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daxgirl said:
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
wargrafix said:
Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
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check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
slimlo said:
check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Essentially flashing using a 4.04 firmware will brick the phone? or is it when I flash, it will be bad to flash using a 4.04 firmware? Sooo confused.
If anyone has the steps what I should do, please tell me. I am worried about bricking.
If I root the phone, when official JB comes out, will I be able to update?
any help guys? The thread isn't very clear what do I do if I have this kernal. Do I downgrade before rooting?
Insted of flashing that Cf root kernel with Odin or Cwm, flash Siyah 4.1.5.
www.gokhanmoral.com
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The link, do I root with those? if I do, what will it change?
wargrafix said:
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
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I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
/edit:
ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
ZDQ said:
I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
/edit:
ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
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If GotBrickbug app by CF said your chip is safe than it shouldn't matter what kernel you use. Safe hardware.
Personally I always prefer rooting with CF kernels that match my FW version. Then if you're still unsure about the chip... flash siyah, go to advanced (while still in recovery) > reboot recovery. Then wipe data with siyah kernel just to be on the safe side. I always keep siyah 3.5.2 (the first transisiontl ics/jb kernel) for those purposes. CM10 built in kernels are all considered safe so that's the last time you'll ever be worried about it.
Best of luck, man
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
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your phone will be rooted and u can then choose to install a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 on ur phone which gives u the latest CWM recovery thro which u can install any custom rom of ur choice(meant for i9100 though) on ur phone
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
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Samsung releases firmware in various regions and with varied carriers. So I bet that till it is officially released it will take time but when it does you will get OTA if your are on 'STOCK' ROM. but if you move away to custom rom then you will have to update manually.
Sent from my GT I-9100 with CM10 JellyBean L.O.V.E. via Tapatalk 2
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
wargrafix said:
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
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To revert back assuming you didn't do backup before, download 4.0.4 firmware for your region on sammobile and flash it using odin.. Then to upgrade it when official update are up just hit OTA, kies, or flash it via odin the same way like you flash 4.0.4..
If you don't have idea how to flash then google it, theres plenty much tutorials out there.. hope it helps
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
wargrafix said:
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
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Actually I get confused myself hehe, by "Flash using CF, or CM 10" you mean flash what? The rest are ok..
Well, let's put this simple, Flash the CF-Root for your phone then you're rooted now, if you want to flash custom rom such as cm10 then flash it (the cm10 zip file to be flashed on recovery mode and don't forget to read the cm10 instruction before & after flashing), if you want to get rid of the triangle then do it with triangle away, finally to unroot and revert to stock, just flash stock firmware via odin..
Hi everyone! I just rooted my phone and it was sooo easy.
Thank you so much. Your advice and help definitely made it much easier than I though.
Yeah, welcome to the rooted world where you can explore more with your phone
Sent from my GT-I9100