Hi,
I use a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100, ICS 4.0.3, XWLP7, Siyah Kernel 4.1.1. I have some simple queries and need someone to advice on the same.
1) Since i am on Siyah Kernel 4.1.1, would i be able to upgrade my phone to JellyBean using KIES, when the update arrives?
2) I guess if i flash a stock kernel i would lose Root. Please correct me if i am wrong. Secondly, would it be possible to flash a stock kernel using CWM? If yes, please provide me the links to get a CWM flashable kernel.
3) I had taken a Nandroid backup after installing the Siyah kernel since it came with a new version of CWM. If i wish to restore the nandroid backup, how should i go about it?
Your valuable advice would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Gokul Pillai
S2 GT-I9100
ICS 4.0.3, XWLP7,
Siyah Kernel 4.1.1
gokul1980 said:
Hi,
I use a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100, ICS 4.0.3, XWLP7, Siyah Kernel 4.1.1. I have some simple queries and need someone to advice on the same.
1) Since i am on Siyah Kernel 4.1.1, would i be able to upgrade my phone to JellyBean using KIES, when the update arrives?
2) I guess if i flash a stock kernel i would lose Root. Please correct me if i am wrong. Secondly, would it be possible to flash a stock kernel using CWM? If yes, please provide me the links to get a CWM flashable kernel.
3) I had taken a Nandroid backup after installing the Siyah kernel since it came with a new version of CWM. If i wish to restore the nandroid backup, how should i go about it?
Your valuable advice would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Gokul Pillai
S2 GT-I9100
ICS 4.0.3, XWLP7,
Siyah Kernel 4.1.1
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1. You might need to flash a stock kernel to do the same
2. Flashing stock kernel will only remove the CWM recovery, you will still have ROOT access.
I don't know where you can find the stock kernel in CWM zip format but you can flash the normal .tar stock kernel using mobile Odin
3. You can restore your backup the same way you took it, ie via CWM recovery (under Backup and restore). nothing special!
However, you need to use the same version of CWM recovery to used to backup to restore.
Thanks a lot Jokesy!!!
As usual your answers are to the point.
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Hello,
I am currently using a SGS2 I9100 with the stock rom (With a 2.3.5 Gingerbread FW) and I'd want to make a Nandroid copy before starting flashing stuff.
I've read about temporal CWM images (volume keys CWMv4 or touch CWM6) which temporall installs CWM as the recovery menu until you reboot the phone, that are nice to make nandroid backups or recovers.
But I've always seen them on thread about ICS, so I have a doubt: Are those CWM images compatible with all FW? either GB, ICS, JB; etc?
Thank you in advance.
CWM6 is compatible with all FWs. But better flash custom kernel that already has CWM.
przemcio510 said:
CWM6 is compatible with all FWs. But better flash custom kernel that already has CWM.
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Thanks for your reply!
So CMW6 (touch) would work.. but what about CMW4? I have readed that CMW5/6 may result in a hardbrick when using temporary CWM.. which didn't happen with CWM4.
Also, I discovered that I have the 0x19 HW chipbug.. is this safe to use anyway with any CWM version?
It's safe as long you don't use stock 4.0.4. kernel.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
boki9999 said:
It's safe as long you don't use stock 4.0.4. kernel.
Sent from my Galaxy S2 GT i9100
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Okay, thank you
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
rugolt said:
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
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I agree but personally would format system as well prior to flashing.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
teslax said:
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
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dwnld the 4.0.4 firmware and flash the same using ODIN since ur upgrading from a stock rom to another one it will not be an issue, but after flashing 4.0.4 u have to re-root your phone, since stock XWLPU 4.0.4 will automatically unroot ur phone
teslax said:
Hi.
I have on my Galaxy S2 the stock ICS 4.0.3 (XWLP7) with CF-root kernel 5.4. I would like now to upload the phone with ICS 4.0.4 (XWLPU). Can I do it now like always with Odin or should I do first something else with my phone (wipe etc.)?
Thanks in advice
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You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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:laugh: dude dont try to terrify that poor chap, its only the stock kernel of 4.0.4 firmware which is the culprit, not the CF-root kernel's for ur info
Sun90 said:
:laugh: dude dont try to terrify that poor chap, its only the stock kernel of 4.0.4 firmware which is the culprit, not the CF-root kernel's for ur info
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but CF-ROOT just bricked two phones yesterday. I believe you know about this too
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
CWM recovery
rugolt said:
You can do it either way, I prefer doing it via CWM recovery.
To avoid BrickBug flash latest Siyah Kernel first (v4.1.2) before you do any wipe operations.
Then do a full wipe and flash desired rom.
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Hi. Thanks for your answear. But I would like to know how should I do it, step by step. I have download it the Sizah kernel 4.12.
1. enter the CWM recovery mode and install the Siyah kernel (install ZIP from external card)
2. reboot the phone or?
3. enter CWM recovery mode again: hold down the volume up button,home button and power button.
4. in CWM recovery I have to choose the wipe data/factory reset
5. after wipe phone reboot
6. enter the Download mode and install the new ROM with Odin
Why should I install the siyah kernel? I still have the cf-root kernel (my phone is rooted).
After upload the new ICS 4.0.4 if I wanna root my phone, I should make the root with Siyah kernel via Odin or? Do you think the Siah kernel is better from CF-root kernel?
Thanks
I thought the brick bug has been taken care of in the latest CF kernels
Sent from a GT-I9100 having a mind of its own
Jokesy said:
but CF-ROOT just bricked two phones yesterday. I believe you know about this too
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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that was not because of cf-root kernel's ma8 since they r tweaked stock kernel's with EMMC_cap (Brick Bug) removed , hence there would be no problem, as i have used one two days back to root a friends phone which was on stock 4.0.4 LPT firmware without any issues
the brick might be caused by the wrong CF-root being choosen like the one's marked with * that people might have dwnld'd without properly reading why it has been * rd.
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teslax said:
Hi. Thanks for your answear. But I would like to know how should I do it, step by step. I have download it the Sizah kernel 4.12.
1. enter the CWM recovery mode and install the Siyah kernel (install ZIP from external card)
2. reboot the phone or?
3. enter CWM recovery mode again: hold down the volume up button,home button and power button.
4. in CWM recovery I have to choose the wipe data/factory reset
5. after wipe phone reboot
6. enter the Download mode and install the new ROM with Odin
Why should I install the siyah kernel? I still have the cf-root kernel (my phone is rooted).
After upload the new ICS 4.0.4 if I wanna root my phone, I should make the root with Siyah kernel via Odin or? Do you think the Siah kernel is better from CF-root kernel?
Thanks
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after upgrading to 4.0.4, simply flash the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.2 ( not the .zip file) from odin, it will root ur stock 4.0.4 rom for u and install the latest CWM recovery for u
Jokesy said:
You can just upgrade using Odin, no problem.
Note:
-once you upgrade to 4.0.4, then say goodbye to CF-ROOT kernel.
-Just flash a custom kernel like Siyah, speedmod, Dorimanx, Dream at once.
Why?
-Because stock ICS 4.0.4 kernel has a brick bug enabled on it.
-This bug is also present on all kernels based on stock 4.0.4 kernel. CF-ROOT and all insecure kernels fall into this category
What will happen?
-If after rooting your phone after upgrading to 4.0.4, and you wipe your phone or try ROM backup while running stock/stock based kernels then say goodbye to your phone.
You have been warned
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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OK friend.
So you think is better that I update from rooted ICS 4.0.3 to ICS 4.0.4 with Odin without CWM recovery. It sounds good to me.
After update I should install the new Siyah kernel via Odin too. And then I can do the factory reset or?
Thanks
ares05 said:
I thought the brick bug has been taken care of in the latest CF kernels
Sent from a GT-I9100 having a mind of its own
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I had the same feelings two until yesterday,
Two different guys, running Wanamlite LPU ICS 4.0.4 ROM with CF-ROOT kernel (the Rom's default kernel), hardbricked their phones after wiping data in recovery while trying to flash another ROM.
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
Sun90 said:
that was not because of cf-root kernel's ma8 since they r tweaked stock kernel's with EMMC_cap (Brick Bug) removed , hence there would be no problem, as i have used one two days back to root a friends phone which was on stock 4.0.4 LPT firmware without any issues
the brick might be caused by the wrong CF-root being choosen like the one's marked with * that people might have dwnld'd without properly reading why it has been * rd.
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after upgrading to 4.0.4, simply flash the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.2 ( not the .zip file) from odin, it will root ur stock 4.0.4 rom for u and install the latest CWM recovery for u
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Thanks mate.
The CWM recovery I can install just over ROM Manager or? And tell me please can I do factory reset after install of the new Siyah kernel?
Thanks
teslax said:
Thanks mate.
The CWM recovery I can install just over ROM Manager or? And tell me please can I do factory reset after install of the new Siyah kernel?
Thanks
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1. Stay away from ROM manager, CWM recovery is already bundled with Siyah kernel
2. You can safely do factory reset with Siyah.
Swyped from Samsung Galaxy SII
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
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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
Sent from my GT-I9100
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 ?
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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 ?
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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
Hi, I recently got a galaxy s2 and have been wanting to root it. It has vodafone branding but is unlocked. I've searched everywhere and cannot find a single tutorial to root what my phone is running. I really need help.
Model number:
GT-I9100
Android version:
4.0.4
Baseband version
I9100BULP8
Build number:
IMM76D.BULPG
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks
Me too! Anybody help please. GAZ are you out there?
If you just want to root, and not flash a custom rom, then follow method 1 here. It's really easy to do from stock recovery.
If you also want to flash a custom rom later, go here and find the correct PhilZ-cwm6 modified stock kernel to flash from stock recovery. Also very easy
That is good advice. It really is stupidly easy, just copy the zip file to your phone's memory (internal or external, doesn't matter), reboot in recovery mode, then install the zip file. That's it, your phone is rooted.
Note that once you're rooted your device is modified so OTA updates probably won't work and Kies may refuse to do firmware updates any longer.
Therefore you might consider invest in a copy of Mobile Odin Pro. That enables you to flash firmware updates straight from your phone, and to retain root during the flashing. Super.
It's easier to flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via odin and use triangle away app
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
krayndr said:
It's easier to flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via odin and use triangle away app
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
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^^This
Best option.
How can that be easier than downloading a zip file to the phone and flash it in recovery? You don't have to use triangle away that way...
Maybe Siyah kernel is better, and maybe not for a noob...
Siyah kernel is better for a noob because its universal, you don't have to match basebands
Also by the time you have downloaded the right file and put it on your phone, i'd be already rooted with siyah
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Hello.
Right I posted previously on how to root my S3 GT-I9300 (UK) and successfully did this with CFroot and Odin. The main purpose of this thread/question(s) is how or where to find a stock (untouched) 4.2.2 rom and untouched radio for my model and how to install this, also, I want to use CWM recovery also but I don't know where to get a stable version from (I find easy to nandroid backup, and flash, experience on a HTC Desire HD)
Once I've got the latest ROM on my phone (I'll probably loose root) but is the root procedure the same as it never changes in other words can I just re-root using CFroot and Odin ?
Could someone please guide me in the correct direction thanks.
Also if this helps my build number is: JZO54K.I9300XXEMC2 and running stock 4.1.2.
muffintastic said:
Hello.
Right I posted previously on how to root my S3 GT-I9300 (UK) and successfully did this with CFroot and Odin. The main purpose of this thread/question(s) is how or where to find a stock (untouched) 4.2.2 rom and untouched radio for my model and how to install this, also, I want to use CWM recovery also but I don't know where to get a stable version from (I find easy to nandroid backup, and flash, experience on a HTC Desire HD)
Once I've got the latest ROM on my phone (I'll probably loose root) but is the root procedure the same as it never changes in other words can I just re-root using CFroot and Odin ?
Could someone please guide me in the correct direction thanks.
Also if this helps my build number is: JZO54K.I9300XXEMC2 and running stock 4.1.2.
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you can just flash 4.2.2 leak f/w from sammobile.com || yes, you can re-root using CF-ROOT. :good:
1. The 4.2.2 firmware has not yet been officially released for GT-I9300 and if you use leaked versions, you might experience problems/bugs.
2. Download Latest CWM from here: [RECOVERY] ClockworkMod Touch 6.0.3.2 for GT-I9300
3. Yes. You can Re-Root using CF-Root and Odin.
basics stickied in General section free to read this week .
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