Hello xda-devs,
I rooted my sgs2 a while back , but now with the official release of ICS on my phone , I'd like to update to it.
My questions are: Can I do it without unrooting the phone? If not , how can I unroot my phone along with most of the apps I got that only work on rooted devices?
Thanks in advance
JustGandalf said:
Hello xda-devs,
I rooted my sgs2 a while back , but now with the official release of ICS on my phone , I'd like to update to it.
My questions are: Can I do it without unrooting the phone? If not , how can I unroot my phone along with most of the apps I got that only work on rooted devices?
Thanks in advance
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are you still running the stock kernel?
Jokesy said:
are you still running the stock kernel?
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Thanks for the quick response.
It says :
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #k2-21
So I'm guessing ... not?
If you can flash your stock kernel, then you are good to go.
If not, then you can flash the same firmware via Odin
Jokesy said:
If you can flash your stock kernel, then you are good to go.
If not, then you can flash the same firmware via Odin
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I know this might be a lot to ask , but could you tell me how/direct me to a guide on how to do it? My build number is XWKI4.
I really have little to no experience doing this kind of stuff
JustGandalf said:
I know this might be a lot to ask , but could you tell me how/direct me to a guide on how to do it? My build number is XWKI4.
I really have little to no experience doing this kind of stuff
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1. Download the latest firmware for your phone and country from Sammobile
2. Backup your important data (Messages, Contacts etc)
3. Read the flashing Guide here
4. Extract the zip file you downloaded.
5. Flash the firmware via Odin
done.
When you are done, let me know.
Also, if you have any questions, do let me know.
Jokesy said:
1. Download the latest firmware for your phone and country from Sammobile
2. Backup your important data (Messages, Contacts etc)
3. Read the flashing Guide here
4. Extract the zip file you downloaded.
5. Flash the firmware via Odin
done.
When you are done, let me know.
Also, if you have any questions, do let me know.
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Worked like a charm , thank you very much
But I still have a question. Can I still use Apps like AdFree now ? Or do I have to root it again?
JustGandalf said:
Worked like a charm , thank you very much
But I still have a question. Can I still use Apps like AdFree now ? Or do I have to root it again?
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You have to Root again. Actually rooting is much easier in ICS.
First, you need to post your Firmware details: Goto Settings > About phone, and post everything you see.
Jokesy said:
You have to Root again. Actually rooting is much easier in ICS.
First, you need to post your Firmware details: Goto Settings > About phone, and post everything you see.
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Baseband version: i9100XXLPX
Kernel version : 3.0.15-I9100XWLPG-CL619441
[email protected] #3
Build number: IML74K.XWLPG
Also , I'm looking at installing speedmod , already downloaded it and I'm about to flash it via Odin.
JustGandalf said:
Baseband version: i9100XXLPX
Kernel version : 3.0.15-I9100XWLPG-CL619441
[email protected] #3
Build number: IML74K.XWLPG
Also , I'm looking at installing speedmod , already downloaded it and I'm about to flash it via Odin.
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Good. You can flash SpeedMod kernel. Make sure you downloaded the ICS version.
Jokesy said:
Good. You can flash SpeedMod kernel. Make sure you downloaded the ICS version.
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Thank you very much for your help , I couldn't have done it without you
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i have been trying to install clockworkmod on my samsung galaxy s2, it will not work.
i get this error mess.
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
after looking around i have found out it will not install, as the stock recovery is 3e. 3e will not install zip files. so my question is can i revert my phone back too 2e. if so how?
follow instruction in this thread using odin to get clockwork mod, superuser and busybox which is what you need to be booted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
your kernal version is listed.
Cosmic Blue said:
follow instruction in this thread using odin to get clockwork mod, superuser and busybox which is what you need to be booted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
your kernal version is listed.
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thanks for your quick reply. im abit unsure as to which CF root i use is it the XW ODD?
accoding to this
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
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you need root kf3.
Cosmic Blue said:
accoding to this
you need root kf3.
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in the post you gave me, it says use your kernel vertion to work out what cf root you need
mine is XWKDD and can not find a match?
thanks again for all your help
uknapster said:
in the post you gave me, it says use your kernel vertion to work out what cf root you need
mine is XWKDD and can not find a match
thanks again for all your help
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Please ask Chainfire in his CF-Root thread (you have got the link already) for such a version ...
or flash a newer ROM via Odin (like described in Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) - for which there is a corresponding CF-Root kernel available.
There is a way to CWM, but you have to go for it
It_ler said:
Please ask Chainfire in his CF-Root thread (you have got the link already) for such a version ...
or flash a newer ROM via Odin (like described in Intratech's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) - for which there is a corresponding CF-Root kernel available.
There is a way to CWM, but you have to go for it
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i can not post in the cf root link, as i have not posted 10 times yet! ?
That is to prevent stupid questions .
You say
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
You say next
XWKDD
So what is your firmware version .
????????????????????????
KDD is very very old you need to upgrade your firmware.
is their a reason why you want to root .
jje
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
using XW_CLK_KF3 as my kernel is KF3.I see you have writing you need to root via XWKDD but thats a different version of firmware.Is that really what your kernel says or have i understood wrong??
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD and ChainFire will probably not even take the time to answer your question if you dont give the correct information.Please do the following:
Go into SETTINGS-ABOUT PHONE and post the following info
BASEBAND:
KERNEL VERSION:
BUILD NUMBER:
and lets see what you need
JJEgan said:
That is to prevent stupid questions .
You say
my phone as gingerbread.xwkf3
android V. 2.3.3
You say next
XWKDD
So what is your firmware version .
????????????????????????
KDD is very very old you need to upgrade your firmware.
is their a reason why you want to root .
jje
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baseband
I9100XXKE7
kernel version
[email protected]#2
and build number
gingerbread.xwkf3
when you say upgrade filmware do you mean a stock one?
i have already rooted my phone, the reason is i want to learn about custom filmwares and see if there is one better than tthe one on it now(THE NORMAL ONE). im a noob to all this i admit, but we all have to start some where.
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
using XW_CLK_KF3 as my kernel is KF3.I see you have writing you need to root via XWKDD but thats a different version of firmware.Is that really what your kernel says or have i understood wrong??
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD and ChainFire will probably not even take the time to answer your question if you dont give the correct information.Please do the following:
Go into SETTINGS-ABOUT PHONE and post the following info
and lets see what you need
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BASEBAND: I9100xxke7
KERNEL VERSION: [email protected]#2
BUILD NUMBER: GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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JJEgan said:
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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so do i use the kf3 cf root, as i still dont have cwm?
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Mate thats one strange kernel for KF3.Id go to this link and flash the XWKF3 from there and then root with CF-Root or you could just flash the stock kernel given and root with CF-Root to put CWM on your phone.Firmware will be here i recomend you download the XEU (Generic UK+Europe) version looking at where your from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
To root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
cooza said:
Mate thats one strange kernel for KF3.Id go to this link and flash the XWKF3 from there and then root with CF-Root or you could just flash the stock kernel given and root with CF-Root to put CWM on your phone.Firmware will be here i recomend you download the XEU (Generic UK+Europe) version looking at where your from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
To root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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i have unlocked the phone too, will i lose that in the process?
thanks for your reply!!
JJEgan said:
cooza said:
Hi dude sorry for buttin in but Im a bit confused.Im also on KF3 and rooted fine with CWM from here.
ITs impossible that your kernel says XXKDD
No its not thats was an original release day one firmware and it looks to me like .
Phone flashed to KF3 or original KF3 >>> rooted with the now extinct original WKDD root method by Chainfire .
jje
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Man that must be old as
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uknapster said:
i have unlocked the phone too, will i lose that in the process?
thanks for your reply!!
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If your phone has been unlocked by IMEI then it will remain unlocked no matter how many times you flash so no worries there mate
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cooza said:
JJEgan said:
Man that must be old as
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If your phone has been unlocked by IMEI then it will remain unlocked no matter how many times you flash so no worries there mate
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thanks for your advice and links, it all worked a treat.
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uknapster said:
cooza said:
thanks for your advice and links, it all worked a treat.
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Glad we can help.Better than screwing your phone thats for sure.If your gonna keep on flashing firmwares or ROMs then i recommend you download Titanium Back-up from the market.It backs-up and restores all your apps + data and links them back to the market so you dont loose anything or keep having to re-download stuff again and again.Handy if you have paid apps or games and dont want to loose data
EDIT: I imagine when you flashed the new firmware you kernel changed so you could root,no?!
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cooza said:
uknapster said:
Glad we can help.Better than screwing your phone thats for sure.If your gonna keep on flashing firmwares or ROMs then i recommend you download Titanium Back-up from the market.It backs-up and restores all your apps + data and links them back to the market so you dont loose anything or keep having to re-download stuff again and again.Handy if you have paid apps or games and dont want to loose data
EDIT: I imagine when you flashed the new firmware you kernel changed so you could root,no?!
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yeah i did root after, after install the kernel you adviced i got super user, CWM. but im still having the same prob. with installing ROMs. when i use ROM Manager Premium V4.5.0.1, to install CyanogenMod Nightlies it goes to the stock recovery 3e. and i get the same message i said at the begining of this thread?
hope you can help!
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Instructions from the root post.
CWM Manager
Because of incompatibility with ROM Manager,
I wrote and included "CWM Manager". This is a new app (as of March 30, 2011). You can find it under Applications -> CWM. It is much faster to use than manually booting into CWM and selecting these options.
jje
Hi guys,
I got my orange samsung galaxy s2 less than a week. Yesterday after rooting, flashing villianrom, i like an idiot, installed Clearglass 1.6 Theme zip via CWM. After rebooting, the phone has now gone into a boot loop. But since i had a nandroid backup (NOT A ZIP FILE!), i thought i'll simply restore...but i can't! The sdcard won't mount. So then i found THIS THREAD.
After following the instructions, i still can't mount the SD Card, yet it's fine in windows 7.
I also thought i'd try to use the ODIN method to reflash my stock fw, but i can't find the correct kernel version . FYI, i'm from uk and the details of my phone are below:-
MODEL: GT-I9100P
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100PBVKI2
KERNEL: [email protected] #2
BUILD NO: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I can't be without my phone
Not sure what you are asking .
Firmware is not kernel whatever your correct firmware is that includes the kernel .
You have a 1900P whatever the P is .
Find the firmware not the kernel here .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Alternative
Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use usb jig to set rom counter to zero .
Return to service centre .
jje
Thanks for your fast reply JJEgan. Could you please tell me which stock fw/rom i need to download as the only one that looks close to mine (KI3) is a poland one and i'm in UK.
wowandroid said:
Thanks for your fast reply JJEgan. Could you please tell me which stock fw/rom i need to download as the only one that looks close to mine (KI3) is a poland one and i'm in UK.
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No idea what your firmware is as you have fl;ashed it .
Based on OP KI3
Then use KI4 CPW UK firmware is what i would do to get back to a working phone ,
CPW (UK): http://www.multiupload.com/QROGHPRZVK
jje
Many thanks for showing me the correct version. I wasn't too sure as i didn't want to mess up the phone permanently. So i simply follow the ODIN boot loop guide?
The way it looks to me is that CWM/Phone is corrupted as i've tried everything - mount/format/unmount/re-mount sd, but it won't detect.
OH BTW! Can you please clarify something for me. I thought that since my orange stock rom said "KI3", i must always get a "KI3"....have i got that wrong? if so how can a KI4 work on a KI3 and why is it not necessary to stick with KI3?
Hey there wowandroid, the KI* is, in my humble opinion just a revision number, higher could mean better reliability in terms of signal and perhaps even battery drain
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
thanks AJ. It's just that my i9100 is P model (i9100P) and has NFC capabilities. I've managed to flash the phone back with the ki4 rom, so big thank you to JJEgan. I just thought that because i have a p model, i might end up removing features once i flash with a ki4.
Anyway, now that i've got it working, can i go ahead and use odin to flash villianrom/checkrom back again?
wowandroid said:
Hi guys,
I got my orange samsung galaxy s2 less than a week. Yesterday after rooting, flashing villianrom, i like an idiot, installed Clearglass 1.6 Theme zip via CWM. After rebooting, the phone has now gone into a boot loop. But since i had a nandroid backup (NOT A ZIP FILE!), i thought i'll simply restore...but i can't! The sdcard won't mount. So then i found THIS THREAD.
After following the instructions, i still can't mount the SD Card, yet it's fine in windows 7.
I also thought i'd try to use the ODIN method to reflash my stock fw, but i can't find the correct kernel version . FYI, i'm from uk and the details of my phone are below:-
MODEL: GT-I9100P
ANDROID VERSION: 2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION: I9100PBVKI2
KERNEL: [email protected] #2
BUILD NO: GINGERBREAD.BVKI3
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME! I can't be without my phone
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Should help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
hi checkrom, nice way of upping ur post count, lol. if you hadn't noticed, i have already managed to get the phone working...i now want to know if its safe to reflash villian, since i've lost CWM.
wowandroid said:
hi checkrom, nice way of upping ur post count, lol. if you hadn't noticed, i have already managed to get the phone working...i now want to know if its safe to reflash villian, since i've lost CWM.
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Ok sure!
Best would be just flash a suitable CF Root
And then u will get CWM after that baam install Villan
(LOL 5 min wate took me so long)
cheers mate. I assume from your nick on forum that you've got checkrom? If so, could you tell me how you get a great looking theme installed after checkrom has been flashed? The last time i tried it, i messed up and none of the kitchen apps themes ever changed the looks (just boring samsung looks)
wowandroid said:
cheers mate. I assume from your nick on forum that you've got checkrom? If so, could you tell me how you get a great looking theme installed after checkrom has been flashed? The last time i tried it, i messed up and none of the kitchen apps themes ever changed the looks (just boring samsung looks)
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checkrom is compactable with every Theme out there if its built for the latest XWKK5 version which checkrom is on!
So first
1)Install ROM
2)Use there Kitchen Download only any one of the themes, and hit apply and then install (Obviously)
OR
You can Download manually from the Forums any theme or any thing for stock XWKK5
3)After a theme install u will reboot.
4)Then use there Kitchen to flash any mods etc u want
Personally i use this via Kitchen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310527
thanks checkrom. I don't suppose we can chat on skype/msn/yahoo? I just need some help, and could do with instant answers if i get stuck. If you can, pls PM me.
Thank You
wowandroid said:
thanks checkrom. I don't suppose we can chat on skype/msn/yahoo? I just need some help, and could do with instant answers if i get stuck. If you can, pls PM me.
Thank You
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just post here if u get suck i am available for an hour haha
thanks...the problem is that i'm fixing a DSi for the kids...i'm going to be at least an hour or two.
wowandroid said:
thanks...the problem is that i'm fixing a DSi for the kids...i'm going to be at least an hour or two.
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Just pm me i will reply asap i gt the pm
thats kool, thanks!
wowandroid said:
thats kool, thanks!
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My pleasure
hi guys,
i'm about to get started with the update. couple of questions though:-
1. What kernel do you recommend? I need a kernel which gives it the longest battery life if possible.
2. What theme do you recommend? I need a theme which is good eyecandy, but isn't too bloated. Something like this for the villianrom:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1229723
3. Is there a rom posted that has already been customised and tweaked with popular kernels/themes? Saves me messing around.
wowandroid said:
hi guys,
i'm about to get started with the update. couple of questions though:-
3. Is there a rom posted that has already been customised and tweaked with popular kernels/themes? Saves me messing around.
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Yep look in development section .
jje
Hi everyone ^^
so this is not my first time here i tried 2 root my galaxy 19100G be4 but it took me a trip 2 the service center now i want 2 know what to use and how 2 use it plZ
Android version
2.3.6
Baseband version
19100GDZKK1
kernal version
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.JPKK1
So i asked a lot and led 2 this site
http://software2tech.com/2011/12/19/...g-dzkj2-2-3-6/
on how to root my gti900g but its says for DZKJ2 and i dont know whats that or even if i have it so help a brother out
Cobra2142 said:
Hi everyone ^^
so this is not my first time here i tried 2 root my galaxy 19100G be4 but it took me a trip 2 the service center now i want 2 know what to use and how 2 use it plZ
Android version
2.3.6
Baseband version
19100GDZKK1
kernal version
2.6.35.7
[email protected] #2
Build number
GINGERBREAD.JPKK1
So i asked a lot and led 2 this site on how to root my gti900g but its says for DZKJ2 and i dont know whats that or even if i have it so help a brother out
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Note, your phone is a i9100G so almost everything on this forum wont work on your phone.
The easiest way to root would be to flash this kernel, and if you want a custom rom, this rom.
They are the only custom kernel/rom for the i9100G
So just download it and flash it It wont stuck ? cuz it stucked last time on the start up screen ?
And bare with me cuz we all start at a point when i use the odin what do use pda or csc phone or bootloader ?
Cobra2142 said:
So just download it and flash it It wont stuck ? cuz it stucked last time on the start up screen ?
And bare with me cuz we all start at a point when i use the odin what do use pda or csc phone or bootloader ?
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The flashing guide in this thread is still valid, just not the firmware downloads.
mmm As i said bare huh ? Ur talking 2 a Noob Clean slate noob so just a little answer all i need dont give me links i downloaded the kernel its nt tar it read file Type of file :File
And do i need a stock kernel ? where do get one with my firmware ?
Cobra2142 said:
mmm As i said bare huh ? Ur talking 2 a Noob Clean slate noob so just a little answer all i need dont give me links i downloaded the kernel its nt tar it read file Type of file :File
And do i need a stock kernel ? where do get one with my firmware ?
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If you want to *just* root and dont want to flash a custom kernel, this thread has a full guide
Im sorry, im not going to type out the info in the linked thread again.. its very easy to follow.
If you want to flash the kernel;
1) Download the file, it should be a .tar
2) download odin
3) download and install drivers (if you have kies and drivers installed kill kies from task manager)
4) put phone into download mode (power off, press+hold home+voldown then press power)
5) open odin
6) Connect the USB cable and wait for the ID:COM section to turn yellow#
7) put kernel in the PDA box
8) hit flash
Many many thanks brother ive just rooted it and i hope u put this method in the forums for guys like me lol
And just a last Q what do i use roms and custom kernel for ?
Cobra2142 said:
Many many thanks brother ive just rooted it and i hope u put this method in the forums for guys like me lol
And just a last Q what do i use roms and custom kernel for ?
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Custom kernels add: CWM recovery, flash zips, nandroid full phone backups, any other features in the kernel.
Custom roms: Any mods/themes/etc in the rom, read the two threads and see if you want any of the features.
could u tell me what kernel did u use to root ur mobile
Thx Alot for help
eldode said:
could u tell me what kernel did u use to root ur mobile
Thx Alot for help
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Use an insecure kernel here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399, have a look at your kernel version in settings, and then find the matching version in the thread.
CANOT FINE MY KERNEL IN THIS SITE
my S2 info. are
Android Version :2.3.6
BaseBand Version : I9100GDZKK1
kernel Version : 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.jpkk1
can u tell me what root can use
eldode said:
CANOT FINE MY KERNEL IN THIS SITE
my S2 info. are
Android Version :2.3.6
BaseBand Version : I9100GDZKK1
kernel Version : 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.jpkk1
can u tell me what root can use
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No idea what your phone is from those figures .
IS IT a i9100 G GEE as in not the standard international i9100 model
jje
eldode said:
CANOT FINE MY KERNEL IN THIS SITE
my S2 info. are
Android Version :2.3.6
BaseBand Version : I9100GDZKK1
kernel Version : 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.jpkk1
can u tell me what root can use
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JJEgan said:
No idea what your phone is from those figures .
IS IT a i9100 G GEE as in not the standard international i9100 model
jje
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It is a G model. (GT-I9100G) See here for more info near the bottom of the thread. (which, incidentally, I found with a simple google search for "jpkk1 root". It was the first result)
ctomgee said:
It is a G model. (GT-I9100G) See here for more info near the bottom of the thread. (which, incidentally, I found with a simple google search for "jpkk1 root". It was the first result)
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thanks for your help
but iam a new Android user and i want a step by step to do it
eldode said:
thanks for your help
but iam a new Android user and i want a step by step to do it
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Google is your friend. Step to step here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2068824
eldode said:
thanks for your help
but iam a new Android user and i want a step by step to do it
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Did you even click the link? There's a link to a step by step. How much do you need spoon fed to you?
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plz help me iam new in andriod
hi i have galaxy note with ics i want to put custom android like CyanogenMod or miui what i need to install it on my mob and how i know the rigth kernel for me plz help i really want to try it
eldode said:
hi i have galaxy note with ics i want to put custom android like CyanogenMod or miui what i need to install it on my mob and how i know the rigth kernel for me plz help i really want to try it
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If you have a Note, why are you looking in the Galaxy SII forum for ROMs? Go to the Note forum. But make sure you go to the specific Note forum for your particular model.
Hi, Kinda nubish at this stuff, Rooted my phone about 6months ago, Haven't done any mods or anything, I'm just wanting to Unroot it, Can someone give me info on how to do this?
Phone details:
Kernel Version: [email protected] #2
Build Number:
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
Any help is welcome, If you nothing anything, please do tell
Would be much appreciated.
Just flash a stock rom.
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Bronsonn said:
Hi, Kinda nubish at this stuff, Rooted my phone about 6months ago, Haven't done any mods or anything, I'm just wanting to Unroot it, Can someone give me info on how to do this?
Phone details:
Kernel Version: [email protected] #2
Build Number:
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
Any help is welcome, If you nothing anything, please do tell
Would be much appreciated.
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Flash a stock rom you can find them here.
Im not sure which one i need Dx
+ All i wanna do is be able to update my phone, For some reason it doesn't let me -___-
Bronsonn said:
Im not sure which one i need Dx
+ All i wanna do is be able to update my phone, For some reason it doesn't let me -___-
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Update to/from what?
Not sure, My phone needs to update, Like its software Update I can update some then when it gets to a firmware update it fails to install
It should point out which firmware version you need to update, right?
If so, you can just immediately flash the stock rom of the version you want. It will remove root and update to your latest version as well.
You can find a list of firmwares from Intratech's thread. I wish I can link it to you, but it doesn't allow me.
It doesn't, Just tells me firmware update required..
Then downloads the update reboots and tells me it failed o.e
Bronsonn said:
It doesn't, Just tells me firmware update required..
Then downloads the update reboots and tells me it failed o.e
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You either flash the original firmware that came with the phone if you have not saved a copy nor made a note of the original then just flash any stock rom for your location .
KF3 is the rom in your original post .
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Bronsonn said:
Hi, Kinda nubish at this stuff, Rooted my phone about 6months ago, Haven't done any mods or anything, I'm just wanting to Unroot it, Can someone give me info on how to do this?
Phone details:
Kernel Version: [email protected] #2
Build Number:
GINGERBREAD.XWKF3
Any help is welcome, If you nothing anything, please do tell
Would be much appreciated.
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Yoi=ur kernel should be here
The important part of you kernel is KF3, so fing a stock kernel ending with the same
Can he use Odin, or is that only with older samsung models?
Bronsonn said:
It doesn't, Just tells me firmware update required..
Then downloads the update reboots and tells me it failed o.e
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It's probably because you have a custom kernel/recovery and as such it won't flash. As others suggested flash the correct stock ROM/Kernel and you'll either be fully updated or now able to update via OTA depending on your choice.
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Can he use Odin, or is that only with older samsung models?
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Yes you can use odin to flash stock kernel
I must be a real pain in the ass, But those links i need don't wanna work for me -____- they just dont load.
Try Sammobile (search for the firmware you need on that site).
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
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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 ?
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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.
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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
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