[Q] Can't find CF-Root for S2 - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I rooted my phone easily because i found a CF-Root with the same version kernel. But my friends phone kernel dont match with any CF-Root kernel. His phones PDA version is XWKEB (not KE8 its KEB), its phone version XXKE6. I found CF-Root for only XW_XEU_KE2 / XW_XEU_KE7 / XW_ODD_KE8 versions. Which one can I use for root. He wants a backup before changing for custom ROM, doesnt want to force another ROM with Odin to root it!
Please help me!
Thanks in advance!

berkob said:
Hello,
I rooted my phone easily because i found a CF-Root with the same version kernel. But my friends phone kernel dont match with any CF-Root kernel. His phones PDA version is XWKEB (not KE8 its KEB), its phone version XXKE6. I found CF-Root for only XW_XEU_KE2 / XW_XEU_KE7 / XW_ODD_KE8 versions. Which one can I use for root. He wants a backup before changing for custom ROM, doesnt want to force another ROM with Odin to root it!
Please help me!
Thanks in advance!
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Just read the section titled "Help! Which file do I use ?" from the CF-Root thread carefully and you should find a matching kernel.

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[Q] JailBreaking Samsung Galaxy S

I have a Galaxy S Samsung with firmware version 2.2 and baseband I897UCKB2. I cant seem to find the CF-ROOT .tat file i need for my baseband version anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Also Kernel version is 2.6.32.9
JasonKutche said:
I have a Galaxy S Samsung with firmware version 2.2 and baseband I897UCKB2. I cant seem to find the CF-ROOT .tat file i need for my baseband version anyhelp would be greatly appreciated. Also Kernel version is 2.6.32.9
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If you ask your question here you're more likely to get it solved.
And if you're just looking for changing your firmware to 2.3.x or CM7 or MIUI you can have a look here and flash one of the firmwares go give your device a boost in performance + durability.
Ill help you out.
Super one Click will root your device.
If you want to then flash custom ROMS then you need to "fix" 3e recovery.
And then use a clockworkmod update.zip (from Rom Manager)
However if you want to go strait to a custom rom, you don't even need to root.
Just flash an odin kernel that has clockworkmod recovery (Speedmod). Then go to recovery and flash your favorite ROM (already rooted, tweaks, features, etc).
Note: always make a backup of your stuff.
If anything goes wrong you can Odin/Heimdall back to stock
Then restore your stuff.

How to flash Chinese I9100G ??

Hi,
I am sorry for the newbie question.
I just bought a Galaxy S2 GT-9100G here in China.
Only after buying did I realise it is a 'G' model. damn.
anyway - I would like to 'reformat' the device, and place an Israeli ROM on it.
I hope I am using the correct terms.
The reason for this - is that the chinese version comes without Android Market,
and other stuff (and the Israeli one does).
1. Do I need to root the device first before I can change the ROM ?
2. If so - I have seen in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18099806
that flashing the kernel is the only way to root the device.
I have flashed my brother's Galaxy S2 (I9100) a month ago, using the steps shown here:
http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-heres-how/
(used OdinDownloader and SuperOneClick). Do I do the same with this device ?
Which file do I supply to Odin ??
3. Is there anyway to flash the Israeli ROM on this device ?
or it won't work, cause Israeli ROM is only for I9100 and my device is I9100G ?
If not - what can I do in order to flash a new ROM with built-in Android Market ?
Thanks to everyone who can help !!!
If u flash the new rom to your phone, it no need to root!
I own a I9100T, I flash it to I9100, it work fine, so I think u can flash it to an Israeli ROM.
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192575
In general, be careful about flashing the China phones. It seems they went out of their way to make sure those phones comply with China's government restrictions.
i9100G got KH4 and KI1 rom, u need to donload insecure kernel to root them
claimui said:
Check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192575
In general, be careful about flashing the China phones. It seems they went out of their way to make sure those phones comply with China's government restrictions.
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they just have different bootloader,once you have a cmw recovery , you can easlie flash any rom you like,that is what i heard,and i9100g use different cpu
hahaboy said:
i9100G got KH4 and KI1 rom, u need to donload insecure kernel to root them
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Thanks hahaboy.
Where can I get the KH4 and KI1 insecure kernels ?
How do I root ?
Just use Odin or do I need SuperOneClick also ?
ghmail2 said:
they just have different bootloader,once you have a cmw recovery , you can easlie flash any rom you like,that is what i heard,and i9100g use different cpu
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So, ghmail, are you saying you have managed to do so yourself ?
Change the ROM on an I9100G to any ROM you want ?
On the topic - how can I backup everything on my device ?
I mean - the bootloader, the ROM and all the other stuff I might mess up if I brick my phone ...
Please remember..u cant flash any I9100 custom rom because its diff between I9100 and I9100G..If u flash it the phone will be semi bricked and u need to flash back to the ori rom of I9100G KH4 or KI1..
China GT-19100G-ZCLC2
Hi People, I am a total novice here. I have been reading your forms for few weeks now, since i Bought this SGS II-I9100G in China [Big Mistake ?? :-( ]
This is my phone :
Model - GT-19100G
Android - V 2.3.6
Baseband - 19100GZCLC2
Kernel - 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Firmware : PDA:LC2 / Phone:LC2 / CSC:LC2 (CHN)
I read thro creezalird pdf user guide and as guessed DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT' dint work with both methods on my phone.
I just want to root the phone so I can install few useful apps, no fancy stuff like flasing or custom rom etc. As you know even google play is blocked. Can someone point me to right link/guide me to do it.
I did read many articles (too many of your forum's) and probably why Im now totally confused. Reason is I do not see anything pointing to ZCLC2. Maybe I am not looking hard enough.
I got it done using superatom's kernel. Now all sw works on chinese phone.
Sent from my rooted GT-I9100G using xda premium

[Q] Cant find my kernel version...for some reason

If you check the images I attached,you'll see that under Settings>About Phone,nothing shows up at the kernel version. All it says is 2.6.35.7. Shouldn't it also say GTI9000 along with the kernel version? Where do I find that out from?
Plus I dialled *#1234# and uploaded a pic of that too. Is my kernel is KH5 or KH8?
I bought the phone only 2 days ago and want to root it now. I'm not that much of an expert as this is just my first Android phone.
Can I use any insecure kernel for flashing it? Is that safe?
it should be same as your firmware since you are still on stock rom. Anyway, flashing to any insecure kernel which is on KH* family should be fine.
You can directly move to KJ2 firmware as its the best rite now for I9100G models.Then root it using the CF-Root Method
Link :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
or Install a custom ROM for I9100G
Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341288

[Q] information about rooting

Hello developers,
Im new in this forum and is searched alot about how to root galaxy s2 and always i didnt understand the topic good, so there are more methods to root I readed for example Odin if im not wrong?
So what I want is some help i need to correct everything step by step.
I want to root my Galaxy s2 19100 and install an custom ROM i heard that custom ROMS can handle better with the battery this is true right? And what about guarantee i heard you can unroot if you note all your settings.
please help me here are my phone settings:
Phone: Galaxy s2 GT-19100
android version: 2.3.6
baseband version (? im dutch so i dont know what it means in English): 19100XXK14
kernel: 2.6.35.7-19100XWKK2-CL726411
[email protected] #2
buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
thank you, and sorry for my bad English
greetings Boomreview
No odin it is a flash tool to flash entire rom or kernel.
Kernel are normally rooted so you can flash a tar file in pda and obtain root and cmw to flash custom rom.
To flash you have to put phone in download mode.
Custom rom have different graphics and some feature but battery life is same.
I suggest you cf root kernel to root and gain cmw.
Also to know your firmware version dial *#1234* and check pda
Inviato dal mio GT-I9100
boomreview said:
Hello developers,
Im new in this forum and is searched alot about how to root galaxy s2 and always i didnt understand the topic good, so there are more methods to root I readed for example Odin if im not wrong?
So what I want is some help i need to correct everything step by step.
I want to root my Galaxy s2 19100 and install an custom ROM i heard that custom ROMS can handle better with the battery this is true right? And what about guarantee i heard you can unroot if you note all your settings.
please help me here are my phone settings:
Phone: Galaxy s2 GT-19100
android version: 2.3.6
baseband version (? im dutch so i dont know what it means in English): 19100XXK14
kernel: 2.6.35.7-19100XWKK2-CL726411
[email protected] #2
buildnumber: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2
thank you, and sorry for my bad English
greetings Boomreview
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Please read the Quick Root Guide in Intratech's first post of this thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
He describes two rooting method, but as you are running a relatively new ROM, the zergRush exploit method won't work for your phone. (The other rooting method will work fine.)
The easiest rooting method is to flash a rooted kernel, such as CF-Root.
Here is Chainfire's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Stick to his description.
There are a lot of other "good" kernels which will root your phone, increase performance and extend battery life (e.g. SpeedMod, Siyah, NEAK and RedPill).
You will have to search a little bit and then make your own decision.
P.S.: After flashing an insecure/custom kernel, you will get a yellow triangle at boot and the binary counter will be increased.
That's why Intratech and Chainfire also describe how to get rid of the yellow triangle. Or you buy a USB Jig to remove the yellow triangle and reset the counter.

[Q] clear some things regarding kernels , roms on new ics 4.01

hi,
i have a new sg2 i9100 version witch came with 4.04 and no brick bug as reported the emmc.
i am searching for days and i am a bit confused .i am not familiar with that kind of softwares and i would like your help.
the goals: i want to root, and to be able to flash any rom i want.
1)if i understand so far i will need a kernel too?
2)i do not have the knowledge to understand what varius kernels offer and i simply choosed the siyah since it is the most popular(??) the s6 version states "This kernel is only for Samsung JB ROM (No ICS support anymore).
that means that my ics 4.04 will not be accesible and working anymore and i should flash a rom imidiately after the kernel flash?i do not mind to flash rom imediately after siyah kernel since i do not have anything instaled on the phone yet.
is it posible?with odin?1.86 , 3.04?
3)after the siyah kernel flash from the oficial siyah site , do i have root?
4)do i have cwm? if not what do i need to do?
5) is the siyah consider safe kernel?
thanks
i apreciate your help.
AchillesGr said:
hi,
i have a new sg2 i9100 version witch came with 4.04 and no brick bug as reported the emmc.
i am searching for days and i am a bit confused .i am not familiar with that kind of softwares and i would like your help.
the goals: i want to root, and to be able to flash any rom i want.
1)if i understand so far i will need a kernel too?
2)i do not have the knowledge to understand what varius kernels offer and i simply choosed the siyah since it is the most popular(??) the s6 version states "This kernel is only for Samsung JB ROM (No ICS support anymore).
that means that my ics 4.04 will not be accesible and working anymore and i should flash a rom imidiately after the kernel flash?i do not mind to flash rom imediately after siyah kernel since i do not have anything instaled on the phone yet.
is it posible?with odin?1.86 , 3.04?
3)after the siyah kernel flash from the oficial siyah site , do i have root?
4)do i have cwm? if not what do i need to do?
5) is the siyah consider safe kernel?
thanks
i apreciate your help.
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Frist root your phone, everything will be explained in the thread. Check FAQ
If you don't know what you are doing, don't flash siyah and stay with the kernel that gets installed when flashing the rom you want.
Flash a custom kernel with Odin. Another Siyah kernel than v6 will do, just check the changelog.
You will have root, CWM and you're able to flash custom roms. You can choose to try other kernels than the one that comes with a rom, but it's not a must.
And the person above is right: If you don't fully understand all this, try to learn a little bit more. It will prevent you from doing something wrong.
Good luck.
Sent from the Matrix

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