Hi Guys,
Now, I'm not the least bit knowledgeable about rooting, mods, or ROMs, or even what they are. All I know is that the two bottom vibrating keys don't work after I had to reinstall a new screen.So I got the Virtual-Button bar, and ended up rooting my I9300 with CWM and SuperSU and Odin.
It's been working great for a few months. Now here's the problem.
I got a software update today, and I didn't even think about it before downloading it. Then when it rebooted, here is what it says.
Virtual Button Bar: Unable to execute as root
CWM: This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v.5.0 or newer. It apperas you are running a different kernel. Various features have been disabled. (Current kernel unknown)
SuperSU: has no apps configured, but I have no way of configuring any apps because I dont have the "right-click" touch-button....
Any ideas on what to do??? I need to either unroot and re-root or find a way to fix it....
Thank you so much!
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
Just FYI: this probably happened because the software update flashed the stock kernel which would have unrooted your phone. Flashing siyah should fix your problem
kart_y_26 said:
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
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could you send me a link to the siyah kernel? and like maybe a step-by-step,nothing fancy. I'm kinda like freaking out ahah
kart_y_26 said:
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
Just FYI: this probably happened because the software update flashed the stock kernel which would have unrooted your phone. Flashing siyah should fix your problem
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my device status still says "modified"
I'm just trying to do the emergy firmware recovery through Kies. You think that should fix everything?and then I can start from scratch.
melemed said:
could you send me a link to the siyah kernel? and like maybe a step-by-step,nothing fancy. I'm kinda like freaking out ahah
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Its actually in the original Android development section of this forum, here's the link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
have a read through the first post on how to install the kernel using odin.
kart_y_26 said:
Its actually in the original Android development section of this forum, here's the link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
have a read through the first post on how to install the kernel using odin.
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i read through the first post, where exactly does it say anything about odin? sorry, i'm clueless.
http://galaxys-team.fr/viewtopic.php?t=28516&p=468254
Since my phone came from France, this is the firmware I have now..the new one.
melemed said:
http://galaxys-team.fr/viewtopic.php?t=28516&p=468254
Since my phone came from France, this is the firmware I have now..the new one.
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Sorry about siyah thread i should have been a bit clearer. here's a link to the dev's website http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3. from here you can download "Siyah-s3-v1.5.3.tar" this is the one that you can use with odin. From here, assuming you already have odin on you computer, you can put your phone in download mode and flash this kernel.
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Sorry about siyah thread i should have been a bit clearer. here's a link to the dev's website http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3. from here you can download "Siyah-s3-v1.5.3.tar" this is the one that you can use with odin. From here, assuming you already have odin on you computer, you can put your phone in download mode and flash this kernel.
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it stopped at "setup connection"
actually since you've already rooted the phone once before. y not to root the phone the same way? i guessing you rooted the phone by using cf root right?
Your problem is that the OTA update flash the stock recovery and kernel. Just reflash CF Root and it should be ok.
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
MisterSkipp said:
Your problem is that the OTA update flash the stock recovery and kernel. Just reflash CF Root and it should be ok.
Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9300 avec Tapatalk
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lol just did that...and it worked! OK, another question. Are there any cool MOD's or ROM's i can get to make my phone cooler, now that it's working again? or any that you would suggest that I can do through Odin? Thank you SO MUCH!
melemed said:
lol just did that...and it worked! OK, another question. Are there any cool MOD's or ROM's i can get to make my phone cooler, now that it's working again? or any that you would suggest that I can do through Odin? Thank you SO MUCH!
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Well if you under clock the kernel it will be cooler .
jje
JJEgan said:
Well if you under clock the kernel it will be cooler .
jje
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I meant like cooler not in the temperature sense.
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Hi yall...
Im sitting here with a good mates i9100... He has flashed it, and now it does not have any signal...
IMEI is just blank, and I think this is because of the baseband radio mismatch as it is showing baseband unknown...
I have tried:
Flashing I9100XXKG2
And in odin I have ticked:
Re-partition
Auto reboot
F. Reset Time
Phone Bootloader Update... (This should update the bootloader, shouldent it??)
Any great ideas??
BR
Ratata82 said:
Hi yall...
Im sitting here with a good mates i9100... He has flashed it, and now it does not have any signal...
IMEI is just blank, and I think this is because of the baseband radio mismatch as it is showing baseband unknown...
I have tried:
Flashing I9100XXKG2
And in odin I have ticked:
Re-partition
Auto reboot
F. Reset Time
Phone Bootloader Update... (This should update the bootloader, shouldent it??)
Any great ideas??
BR
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From what i have seen for flashing through ODIN, they always mention that re-partition should not be checked. Dont' know why but i guess probably that may have messed up something on the phone. Please google to find out what re-partition does.
Ratata82 said:
Re-partition
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Not looking good...
Do you have backuped your /EFS folder or not?
We recived it in this condetion... It was already f***** when we started playing arround with it
well considering my un-flashed (freshly unboxed untouched after 2 day usage) S2 managed to lose its IMEI all by itself (showing exactly what you're being shown now), this is entirely a Samsung fault.
I gave it at a local service center and it took them a few days to repair it. They said they had to replace the motherboard and re-flash it (the original mobo wasnt taking flashes apparently).
Dont know if this helps ya.
First off: Stay faaar away from the "Repartition" tickbox.
Sounds like the EFS partition is messed up, without a (working) backup of it, there isn't much that can be done, I think.
Try flashing one of the _user_low stock ROMs (without repartition!) those contain pretty much every part that can/should be flashed.
Maybe this helps.
If not, send it in for repair.
Could you please give me a link to such a ROM ?
HellcatDroid said:
First off: Stay faaar away from the "Repartition" tickbox.
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Why? I have used that before.
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Hajric said:
Could you please give me a link to such a ROM ?
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There are some in Intratech's ROM download thread in the dev section.
One comming directely into mind (because I just flashed it recently) is this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
First download link, the one above Intratech's non-wipe version.
bruflot said:
Why? I have used that before.
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Lucky you
But there is just too much that can go wrong.
HellcatDroid said:
There are some in Intratech's ROM download thread in the dev section.
One comming directely into mind (because I just flashed it recently) is this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
First download link, the one above Intratech's non-wipe version.
Lucky you
But there is just too much that can go wrong.
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Thank you, I will try this tomorrow, see if I've got any luck with me So far, thanks!
Now I have tried the ROM you have prefered, but it didn't help. I'm not able to root the phone by SupoerOneClick. Any other great ideas ?
Best regards
Hajric
No, SuperOneClick doesn't work on a stock ROM, that's right.
Download Chainfire's CF-Root kernel for XXKG2 and flash it too.
You'll have insta-root right after flashing CF-Root
HellcatDroid said:
No, SuperOneClick doesn't work on a stock ROM, that's right.
Download Chainfire's CF-Root kernel for XXKG2 and flash it too.
You'll have insta-root right after flashing CF-Root
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I have now rooted the phone, did it with SuperOneCLick and it worked. But what now? What to do?
spachal said:
Do you have backuped your /EFS folder or not?
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No I don't have a backup of my /EFS folder. ??
Ok now i have the same problem...baseband unknown....only difference is i didnt Odin flash anything...i wa simply trying to go from Litening ROM to MCR via CWM...wiped data and davlik...and everything worked fine...then i decided to reboot and the i had no signal and my baseband unknow...any help?
I got same problem too,
did any one solved it??
can i recover EFS files if i took a back up from another S2??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1174161
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Is there any mirror link of this firmware (http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA)
since multiupload is no longer available any more?
I have tried many firmwares, but it still not working.
Should I try a ROM that require re-partition? Maybe it works???
Try searching Sammobile.com
Alo123 said:
Is there any mirror link of this firmware (http://www.multiupload.com/G1GBNSDYJA)
since multiupload is no longer available any more?
I have tried many firmwares, but it still not working.
Should I try a ROM that require re-partition? Maybe it works???
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MistahBungle said:
Try searching Sammobile.com
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Thanks man, I've found some of useful firmwares.
But if it would be great if anyone knows which firmwares have pit file. Maybe I have made a mistake while re-partition my i9100 and now I want to re-partition it again by stock firmware, hopefully could file my imei back.
Hey guys,
How do I root my galaxy s2 with BOLPD Kernel. I can't find any insecure BOLPD Kernels. I've rooted with another kernel yesterday, but it was basicly messed up. Anybody suggestions?
It's the Netherlands version.
It's T-Mobile NL Branded. It is the i9100 version, but with some boot and down animations.
Anybody?
Chainfire said:
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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In other words, probably LPC.
Use the new root method for ics
With out insecure kernels...
atifsh said:
Use the new root method for ics
With out insecure kernels...
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And that is?
atifsh said:
Use the new root method for ics
With out insecure kernels...
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which is that new method??
most of the people are rooting their phone for the purpose of flashing Custom ROMS, when they use any method other than rooting custom kernel they wont get CWM, so their next question will be posted How can I install CWM? therefore the best method to suggest for rooting is flashing custom Kernel.
If CF-root is not available for the perticual firmware, there are many other rooting kernels are available for ICS like Siyah, Speedmod etc..regardles of the firmware version number. better to recommend them instead of others....
ZACQ8 said:
which is that new method??
most of the people are rooting their phone is for the purpose of flashing Custom ROMS, when they use any method other than rooting custom kernel they wont get CWM, so their next question will be posted How can I install CWM? therefore the best method to suggest for rooting is flashing custom Kernel.
If CF-root is not available for the perticual firmware, there are many other rooting kernels are available for ICS like Siyah, Speedmod etc..regardles of the firmware version number. better to recommend them instead of others....
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Thanks, You've helped alot. Which kernel should I use? I want something with everything stock, but only root.
Mehmet32 said:
Thanks, You've helped alot. Which kernel should I use? I want something with everything stock, but only root.
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Re-read oinkylicious' post above...
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions as per the post above.
jje
Mehmet32 said:
Thanks, You've helped alot. Which kernel should I use? I want something with everything stock, but only root.
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my suggetion was for those who need CWM, for further flashing options...
You can use other rooting method too...
this is the ODIN flashable siyah Kernel, which will give you rooting as well as CWM.
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v3.0/Siyah-v3.1.2.tar
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In other words, probably LPC.
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Hey, I can't really find it. I will provide you the informations:
Modelnumber:
GT-i9100
Android-Version
4.0.3
Baseband-Version
I9100BOLP5
KernelVersion
[email protected] #3
BuildNumber
IMP74k.BOLPD
You would be better off not rooting but learning the basics first save bricking your phone .
Open link scroll to ICS builds locate LPC follow instructions flash via Odin .
CF-Root-SGS2_BU_VOD_LPC-v5.4-CWM5.zip
jje
You hand it to em on a plate/spell it right out (slowly) & some of em still can't find the right kernel Would hate to be your phone right about now.
JJEgan said:
You would be better off not rooting but learning the basics first save bricking your phone .
Open link scroll to ICS builds locate LPC follow instructions flash via Odin .
CF-Root-SGS2_BU_VOD_LPC-v5.4-CWM5.zip
jje
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Hey thanks, I already know the basics of Odin and stuff like that. Yesterday I flashed the wrong kernel so I had to restore it from Odin with the official firmware.so basically I have to flash the file you have me? Thank you.
Mehmet32 said:
Hey thanks, I already know the basics of Odin and stuff like that. Yesterday I flashed the wrong kernel so I had to restore it from Odin with the official firmware.so basically I have to flash the file you have me? Thank you.
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Depends on which official firmware you used to restore... Again, re-read oinkylicious' post.
ctomgee said:
Depends on which official firmware you used to restore... Again, re-read oinkylicious' post.
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I did that already. The Problem is I can't find the same kernel version. So here is my device information again.
Modelnumber:GT-i9100
Android-Version4.0.3
Baseband-VersionI9100BOLP5
[email protected] #3
BuildNumberIMP74k.BOLPD
I've restored on the same firmware again
Mehmet32 said:
I did that already. The Problem is I can't find the same kernel version. So here is my device information again.
Modelnumber:GT-i9100
Android-Version4.0.3
Baseband-VersionI9100BOLP5
[email protected] #3
BuildNumberIMP74k.BOLPD
I've restored on the same firmware again
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So you re-read everything except the part that said "probably LPC", I guess...
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So you re-read everything except the part that said "probably LPC", I guess...
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Yes, what does that exactly mean. Very noobish question for you, but yeah...
Mehmet32 said:
Yes, what does that exactly mean. Very noobish question for you, but yeah...
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Sigh... Then yes, you should be able to use the file jjegan linked for you above.
Mehmet32 said:
Yes, what does that exactly mean. Very noobish question for you, but yeah...
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Since you already did read and did understand nothing, dont forget JJE link to unzip to get a TAR file to flash from ODIN
ZACQ8 said:
which is that new method??
most of the people are rooting their phone for the purpose of flashing Custom ROMS, when they use any method other than rooting custom kernel they wont get CWM, so their next question will be posted How can I install CWM? therefore the best method to suggest for rooting is flashing custom Kernel.
If CF-root is not available for the perticual firmware, there are many other rooting kernels are available for ICS like Siyah, Speedmod etc..regardles of the firmware version number. better to recommend them instead of others....
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This new method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
He was failing to understand/find the Cf root, this is the simplest method.
Plus yes it don't give you the cwm manager or cwm, but you can always use the stock recovery and choose that same cwm to get cwm and flash your ROM.
Plus no triangle and no counter.
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
Fox05 said:
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
Originally Posted by Fox05
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file ROM?
bahmonkeys said:
Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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Well im guessing your phone is not backed up!? What do you want to do stay on a stock Rom or Custom Rom?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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I have attached the odin file for you
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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HANDSY said:
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM, but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
Fox05 said:
I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
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Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
bahmonkeys said:
Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
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Before I did have Siyah Kernel, but it was older version. Do you have any suggestions which firmware I should flash?
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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HANDSY said:
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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How about from the intratech's thread? And is the Odin flash failing risk big with the situation I have right now?
I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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HANDSY said:
I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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I have used Odin too and I have only used intratech's ROMs. But nothing ever has happened like my phone's not booting up so I'm little more nervous. But thanks I'll try.
Thanks all! I got it working
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
tbaxter08700 said:
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
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You're not really explaining the steps you took to root. Flashing a CF-Root kernel through Odin would usually do the job if you want to maintain stock ROM. Otherwise, flashing a custom ROM would also give you root access as most ROMs come with it built in.
I strongly suggest you explain further what steps you took to flash. Because root view odien doesn't say much and is quite confusing.
tbaxter08700 said:
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
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Hello I am also new to rooting,
I did my first SGS2 rooting following Chainfire's instruction in his thread and it goes OK.
Have been rooting 2 more devices since then...
Please describe your current firmware and the steps you had taken..
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
tbaxter08700 said:
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
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What did you do? You flashed CF-root and you still don't get root access? Really? Please discribe all steps you followed, then it will be easier for us to help you. Most important information you didn't provide is on what rom are you. Regards
tbaxter08700 said:
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
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You should know by now to post the details about your phone.
I could say flash siyah-s2-v4.1.5 via odin(which gives root/perm cwm and safe kernel).
But I wont til you post the details.....
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It has always been my preference to root through a custom kernel... If you do decide to go this way, download siyah v4.1.5 and flash it through the PDA section of odin.
Also, as theunderling said, please post your phone details before flashing.
Flashing this kernel will grant you root + permanent CWM
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
tbaxter08700 said:
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
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Do as theunderling and poroto mentioned. Download the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com and install it via Odin the same way as mentioned in the tutorial link you posted. (Instead of cf-root, use siyah) Do this and you will have root. Then you can flash a custom ROM.
good luck.
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tbaxter08700 said:
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
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If you followed this tutorial you are already rooted on 4.0.3. If you want to upgrade to 4.0.4 I recommend to flash a stock 4.0.4 via odin then Cf-root (or other prerooted) kernel to have root, custom CWM recovery and be safe from brick bug. Then flash desired custom rom. Yes, custom roms come usually with root.
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HAXTREME said:
Do as theunderling and poroto mentioned. Download the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com and install it via Odin the same way as mentioned in the tutorial link you posted. (Instead of cf-root, use siyah) Do this and you will have root. Then you can flash a custom ROM.
good luck.
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But I Will Have To Flash Clockwork Recovery First Tho Won't I?
Many40 said:
If you followed this tutorial you are already rooted on 4.0.3. If you want to upgrade to 4.0.4 I recommend to flash a stock 4.0.4 via odin then Cf-root (or other prerooted) kernel to have root, custom CWM recovery and be safe from brick bug. Then flash desired custom rom. Yes, custom roms come usually with root.
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I haven't mate. I downloaded root checker and it says I don't have it.
No you don't. Flash the TAR ( NOT zip.) version of siyah or dorimanx kernel via Odin. You don't need CWM for this. Once you install one of these custom kernels you will have root and CWM and can then install a ROM and whatever else you want via CWM.
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Ok thanks mate.
It won't let me download the tar?
Sorted it going to flash the resurrection remix ROM. Says on galaxys2 root.com that its probably the best ROM you can run on this phone. Is this true?
tbaxter08700 said:
Sorted it going to flash the resurrection remix ROM. Says on galaxys2 root.com that its probably the best ROM you can run on this phone. Is this true?
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Everything depends on what you expect from a rom. If you look at a picture in my sig you notice that I expect someting different.
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Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
tbaxter08700 said:
Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
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Yeah,Chainfire noticed that too.Thats how he created an app to remove it.
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tbaxter08700 said:
Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
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Theunderling is not so much patient for new members
It happens everytime you flash custom software to your phone via PC odin.
Use Triangle Away app from Google Play store to remove it. However read carefully the app instructions before you use it.
Regards
OK thanks everyone for your help.
I hope somebody can help. I would like to know if anyone has a stock Android 4.1.2 XXEMG4 ROM for download? That is already rooted to flash.
I would like this to be able to go back to stock purely to have the choice and without having to re-root or losing modem efs and the imei.
Is it possible? Has Anyone done it? I am a bit new to the phone, but any insight appreciated.
fragzrox said:
I hope somebody can help. I would like to know if anyone has a stock Android 4.1.2 XXEMG4 ROM for download? That is already rooted to flash.
I would like this to be able to go back to stock purely to have the choice and without having to re-root or losing modem efs and the imei.
Is it possible? Has Anyone done it? I am a bit new to the phone, but any insight appreciated.
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try with Wanamlite or joeldroid developer
fragzrox said:
I hope somebody can help. I would like to know if anyone has a stock Android 4.1.2 XXEMG4 ROM for download? That is already rooted to flash.
I would like this to be able to go back to stock purely to have the choice and without having to re-root or losing modem efs and the imei.
Is it possible? Has Anyone done it? I am a bit new to the phone, but any insight appreciated.
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Stock rom of your choice and root and recovery via PhilZ recovery is the simple answer.
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts
jje
JJEgan Please clarify
thank you all for quick responses. I would like more info on JJEgan reply if i may. It sounds too easy.
1. Basically i restore stock formware and load up
2. Install PhilZ Touch recovery the way its explained.
3. Install Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip via recovery
and its all safe and done and rooted with recovery.
Is that right? Then edf imei etc all safe?:victory:
also would this work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868004. stumbled on it by chance.
either way i have some options? The older Versions?
fragzrox said:
thank you all for quick responses. I would like more info on JJEgan reply if i may. It sounds too easy.
1. Basically i restore stock formware and load up
2. Install PhilZ Touch recovery the way its explained.
3. Install Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip via recovery
No idea what you want super su usual method would be from Play store .
EFS if you are rooted now then back it up now if not after step 2 above .
edf imei etc all safe>>>> safe not 100% nothing is 100%
The rom you link to is not stock as its added.
All apps fully Deodexed
Rooted with SuperSU
Fully Zipaligned
BusyBoxed
Insecure Kernel
init.d support
Updated Adfree Hosts
As said MG4 onwards changes EFS layout this means that you dont flash an earlier rom or modem .
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last thing
so as long as i use MG4 onwards. same as i have on phone im ok? or just MG4?
fragzrox said:
so as long as i use MG4 onwards. same as i have on phone im ok? or just MG4?
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Onwards not backwards is the rule regarding MG4 .
FE7 NO
MJ1 would be yes
brilliant
Ok. I think im going with your original answer. To preserve samsungs original firmware with extra root and recovery. Then play with slim bean rom but have the option to go back. Seems far safer.:good::victory:
many thanks for all your help on this.
fragzrox said:
thank you all for quick responses. I would like more info on JJEgan reply if i may. It sounds too easy.
1. Basically i restore stock formware and load up
2. Install PhilZ Touch recovery the way its explained.
3. Install Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip via recovery
and its all safe and done and rooted with recovery.
Is that right? Then edf imei etc all safe?:victory:
also would this work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868004. stumbled on it by chance.
either way i have some options? The older Versions?
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dear fragzrox,
are you successful to do it? because i have the same problem.
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