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I dont have a computer. is there a way to root without it? My firmware is 2.3.4 and its kernrl is ki2. Thanks
I saw a thread a while ago, I can't find it now so you're gonna need to search, but you just put an update.zip in your sd, flash it in stock recovery, and viola - you have CWM (be sure to download a rooted kernel). Good luck.
If anyone knows of the thread please post links
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Zips flashed with e3 needs to be signed and I think siyah is signed unlike many other roms and kernels so flash siyah and reboot to recovery recovery to flash anything, if you want to keep you current rom, I think downloading superuser is enough
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HI
mobile odin could help you. its on market.
Need root to use Mobile Odin.
use mobile odin
"Your device must be rooted to be able to use Mobile ODIN...".
Which part of this don't you bozos understand ? 8-|
No you can't
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MistahBungle said:
"Your device must be rooted to be able to use Mobile ODIN...".
Which part of this don't you bozos understand ? 8-|
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They're the same lazy bozos that are allergic to reading and searching
Did somebody try this????
try at your own risk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22626294&postcount=1
zaheedahmed,
Yes it works on ICS not GB Since devices come with GB then they'd have to use ODIN to flash ICS
Anyway thread closed since been asked over and over!
Use the search before posting there is even implementation when posting to see threads similar too............
Hey guys,
I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.
What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.
What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?
Cheers in advance!!
EDIT:
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
Hipster Dashie said:
Hey guys,
I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.
What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.
What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?
Cheers in advance!!
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first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
Jokesy said:
first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
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Sure thing!
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
Hipster Dashie said:
Sure thing!
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
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Root with this method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Or
This method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Jokesy said:
Root with this method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Or
This method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things.
Hipster Dashie said:
I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things.
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The methods in both links will not change your Kernel. So you can just the easiest method.
They will allow you to update when update is available
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The easiest way
Because you have stock firmware the easiest way is two use philz kernel its stock based kernel that has more futures than the stock kernel and it automatticly roots your phone. Follow this steps.
1. Download the zip from this link http://www.mediafire.com/?rsfvtscivibt49n
2. After downloading transfer the zip to your "SD card"(not the internal memory) of the phone
3. power off the phone
4. go to recovery by holding the power button, the volume up button, and the home button until the kernel menu comes out
5. Wipe chache
6.choose install from sd card or apply from sd card
7. choose the zip you transfered
8. after installing wipe the chache one more time and reboot the device
now you will se superuser app in the menu. Try going to the recovery and see your new kernel
Does this work with 4.1.2 stock jellybean? (XWLSD)
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1. go to and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1534485&d=1354579840
2. place zip on externalSD
3. boot into stock recovery
4. Flash zip from externalSd
5. select Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip and you should be rooted,
this works on both ics roms and jellybean.
this just flashed the supersu app and the superuser binaries
so this shouldnt mess up the ota or kies.
hope it helps mate
Hi S2 user, :angel:
I will buy a new S2 phone soon. I need a little help from you guys. I need to know something about S2 :laugh:
My old phone is Xperia Arc S. This phone need following step to flash kernel and rom.
Kernel:
For flash a new kernel, I need to unlocked the bootloader first. Then this phone can flash any kernel anytime. But unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
Rom:
For flash a new rom, as long as the rom does not need to have specific kernel, in other word, stock based rom, no unlocked bootloader required. Just install the CWM and flash the rom.
How about S2 guys? Do I need to unlock something before flash kernel and rom? Can someone explain clearly or likes how I explain my old phone.
p/s- i read in some thread, doing a factory reset in cwm will make S2 brick? hard brick? can't even power on the phone. OMG is it true?
its very scary because in Xperia Arc S, i always flash a new rom. flasholic
I don't want my new S2 brick
I hope you guys can help me. Thanks
faiz5200 said:
Hi S2 user, :angel:
I will buy a new S2 phone soon. I need a little help from you guys. I need to know something about S2 :laugh:
My old phone is Xperia Arc S. This phone need following step to flash kernel and rom.
Kernel:
For flash a new kernel, I need to unlocked the bootloader first. Then this phone can flash any kernel anytime. But unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
Rom:
For flash a new rom, as long as the rom does not need to have specific kernel, in other word, stock based rom, no unlocked bootloader required. Just install the CWM and flash the rom.
How about S2 guys? Do I need to unlock something before flash kernel and rom? Can someone explain clearly or likes how I explain my old phone.
p/s- i read in some thread, doing a factory reset in cwm will make S2 brick? hard brick? can't even power on the phone. OMG is it true?
its very scary because in Xperia Arc S, i always flash a new rom. flasholic
I don't want my new S2 brick
I hope you guys can help me. Thanks
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You don't have to unlock. Just download Odin and flash all the ROMs/kernels you want. As for the cwm brick bug, your phone will only brick if you factory reset through CWM in 4.0.4. In other versions you should be fine.
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S2 is the best phone to flash No problem with bootloader lock, you download Odin und happy flashing
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preseodymium said:
You don't have to unlock. Just download Odin and flash all the ROMs/kernels you want. As for the cwm brick bug, your phone will only brick if you factory reset through CWM in 4.0.4. In other versions you should be fine.
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Thanks for your reply. For the brick bug, how come I want to factory reset when flashing new rom? And I think latest firmware for S2 is 4.0.4. Correct me if im wrong.
faiz5200 said:
Thanks for your reply. For the brick bug, how come I want to factory reset when flashing new rom? And I think latest firmware for S2 is 4.0.4. Correct me if im wrong.
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I am currently installing 4.1.2, unofficial of course
The brick Bug problem by 4.0.4 only with Stock Kernel ! when you have 4.0.4 on your phone you flash a save Kernel (Siyah, Dorimanax .....) with Odin (only Odin not Cwm )
and it was save .After you can flash wath you want
smooth 123 said:
The brick Bug problem by 4.0.4 only with Stock Kernel ! when you have 4.0.4 on your phone you flash a save Kernel (Siyah, Dorimanax .....) with Odin (only Odin not Cwm )
and it was save .After you can flash wath you want
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I see. So the brick bug actually come from the kernel inside firmware 4.0.4. Not the entire 4.0.4 firmware. Is other custom kernel likes you mention (Siyah, ..) is 100% safe?
faiz5200 said:
I see. So the brick bug actually come from the kernel inside firmware 4.0.4. Not the entire 4.0.4 firmware. Is other custom kernel likes you mention (Siyah, ..) is 100% safe?
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enjoy ur s2, i just got the s2 and flash over 20 roms like crazy!! jajaja is very good phone
faiz5200 said:
I see. So the brick bug actually come from the kernel inside firmware 4.0.4. Not the entire 4.0.4 firmware. Is other custom kernel likes you mention (Siyah, ..) is 100% safe?
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100% safe! Her is ohter 100% safe Kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
for 4.0.4 Stock In this thread you found more to the theme brick bug.
I flash my S2 i don t know:victory: 100× no Problem S2 likes flashing
faiz5200 said:
Thanks for your reply. For the brick bug, how come I want to factory reset when flashing new rom? And I think latest firmware for S2 is 4.0.4. Correct me if im wrong.
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You factory reset when installing ROMs to make sure there are no errors. Plus with siyah kernels, you can't be 100% sure your phone won't brick when factory reset in CWM. Best is to flash 4.0.3 before doing anything else.
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Rooting
Guys.. 1 more question.
When I get my S2, I plan to flash custom rom like aosp or aokp but not stock rom.
Do I need to root my S2 first before flash any rom? Because my Xperia Arc S, I do not need to root because root come inside with the custom rom zip. So when I flash a new rom, my Xperia automatically root. No need to do other step.
I'm curious about this because I see in some thread, talking about cf root or something like that. The thread is very updated. Looks like it very necessary to do it at least once to have root before flash any custom rom.
Please explain for me about this root. Thanks guys.
faiz5200 said:
Guys.. 1 more question.
When I get my S2, I plan to flash custom rom like aosp or aokp but not stock rom.
Do I need to root my S2 first before flash any rom? Because my Xperia Arc S, I do not need to root because root come inside with the custom rom zip. So when I flash a new rom, my Xperia automatically root. No need to do other step.
I'm curious about this because I see in some thread, talking about cf root or something like that. The thread is very updated. Looks like it very necessary to do it at least once to have root before flash any custom rom.
Please explain for me about this root. Thanks guys.
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I'm not sure about CF root though. Although the ROM I am in now has built in kernels, I still think its best to root first as some ROMs may not have the built in kernel (never searched other ROMs not entirely sure). I might recomment siyah kernel though
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preseodymium said:
I'm not sure about CF root though. Although the ROM I am in now has built in kernels, I still think its best to root first as some ROMs may not have the built in kernel (never searched other ROMs not entirely sure). I might recomment siyah kernel though
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uhh.. So root is come from kernel? Ermm.. so it different than xperia. So if I flash siyah kernel, I do not need to root?
faiz5200 said:
Guys.. 1 more question.
When I get my S2, I plan to flash custom rom like aosp or aokp but not stock rom.
Do I need to root my S2 first before flash any rom? Because my Xperia Arc S, I do not need to root because root come inside with the custom rom zip. So when I flash a new rom, my Xperia automatically root. No need to do other step.
I'm curious about this because I see in some thread, talking about cf root or something like that. The thread is very updated. Looks like it very necessary to do it at least once to have root before flash any custom rom.
Please explain for me about this root. Thanks guys.
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Some people want to simple root their phone and don't care too much for custom roms and stuff. So for such people, they can simply root their phone using one of the many rooting methods mentioned.
However, if your primary aim is to install a custom rom/ kernel, you can use Odin to flash a custom kernel on your phone. (like siyah, dorimanx, Philz, the list goes on..) and you'll have root. Thereafter you can install a custom rom compatible with the kernel. Earlier on it was simple. Flash siyah or dorimanx and any custom rom will work on it. Kinda like a 'one size fits all' deal. However, right now with new mali drivers etc, some versions of a kernel are reqd based on which rom you plan to install. (JB with new mali drivers or JB without those new mali drivers/ICS)
CF-Root is the method I'd used..but right now it's not recommended, since if you're on certain 4.0.4 firmware, that is susceptible to the emmc brickbug I'm sure you've read about. Siyah, dori, etc kernels are safe.
HAXTREME said:
Some people want to simple root their phone and don't care too much for custom roms and stuff. So for such people, they can simply root their phone using one of the many rooting methods mentioned.
However, if your primary aim is to install a custom rom/ kernel, you can use Odin to flash a custom kernel on your phone. (like siyah, dorimanx, Philz, the list goes on..) and you'll have root. Thereafter you can install a custom rom compatible with the kernel. Earlier on it was simple. Flash siyah or dorimanx and any custom rom will work on it. Kinda like a 'one size fits all' deal. However, right now with new mali drivers etc, some versions of a kernel are reqd based on which rom you plan to install. (JB with new mali drivers or JB without those new mali drivers/ICS)
CF-Root is the method I'd used..but right now it's not recommended, since if you're on certain 4.0.4 firmware, that is susceptible to the emmc brickbug I'm sure you've read about. Siyah, dori, etc kernels are safe.
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I see. Thanks. Flash kernel using odin. I see in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 , he said flashing a kernel is same like flashing a custom rom which is in CWM. Flash kernel in CWM? I thought the only way is using odin.
faiz5200 said:
I see. Thanks. Flash kernel using odin. I see in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 , he said flashing a kernel is same like flashing a custom rom which is in CWM. Flash kernel in CWM? I thought the only way is using odin.
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For S2 we can. Because it won't increase your flash counter. But I never tried flashing through CWM.
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faiz5200 said:
I see. Thanks. Flash kernel using odin. I see in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282 , he said flashing a kernel is same like flashing a custom rom which is in CWM. Flash kernel in CWM? I thought the only way is using odin.
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There are two ways of flashing a kernel.
1. Use the .tar version of the kernel and flash via Odin
(the same way you'd flash the cf-root kernel you'd mentioned in a post above. I'll assume you know the steps as they're mentioned in chainfire's post. Or there are many posts on that topic)
Advantages: tried and tested route, simple one step method. You're rooted and have a custom kernel in about 30 secs.
Disadvantage: You rely on Odin and the connection to your computer which some don't trust. Increases flash counter.
2. Use the .zip version of the kernel and flash via CWM.
Since in this case you need CWM to start off with, you can use Rachmat3's method described HERE to get temporary CWM first.
Advantages: No computer needed. Everything happens through your phone. Flash counter isnt increased.
Disadvantages: Can be a little finicky at times..but you'll get there eventually. Involves 2 steps. First get temporary CWM, then install custom kernel via cwm.
You can start off with a very popular kernel. Gokhanmoral's siyah kernel.Both the zip and tar versions are available downloadable from HERE
HAXTREME said:
There are two ways of flashing a kernel.
1. Use the .tar version of the kernel and flash via Odin
(the same way you'd flash the cf-root kernel you'd mentioned in a post above. I'll assume you know the steps as they're mentioned in chainfire's post. Or there are many posts on that topic)
Advantages: tried and tested route, simple one step method. You're rooted and have a custom kernel in about 30 secs.
Disadvantage: You rely on Odin and the connection to your computer which some don't trust. Increases flash counter.
2. Use the .zip version of the kernel and flash via CWM.
Since in this case you need CWM to start off with, you can use Rachmat3's method described HERE to get temporary CWM first.
Advantages: No computer needed. Everything happens through your phone. Flash counter isnt increased.
Disadvantages: Can be a little finicky at times..but you'll get there eventually. Involves 2 steps. First get temporary CWM, then install custom kernel via cwm.
You can start off with a very popular kernel. Gokhanmoral's siyah kernel.Both the zip and tar versions are available downloadable from HERE
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Another disadvantage of "not using" odin is when you cant enter cwm.
I use cwm and mobile odin.I flashed a kernel and couldnt access cwm nor phone would boot.
So I had to fix it using my pc via odin.
Hi, I just received my replacement i777 it is running stock 4.0.4 UCLK3 I was wondering if anyone found any problems with rooting with the ExynosAbuse APK? If so I will look in to other ways to root it.
Thanks
As far as I know, that is the only way to root 4.0.4 without changing base. 4.0.4 is known to have the sleep of death bug, so you may want to change base anyway.
Do you want to stay on 4.0.4 or are you looking to root so you can flash something else?
Phalanx7621 said:
Do you want to stay on 4.0.4 or are you looking to root so you can flash something else?
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I'm looking into reflashing the prior ROM that I was running which was Super Nexus. So nope I am not staying with 4.0.4
I used it, and it worked flawlessly for me. As others have mentioned in other threads just make sure you read carefully when you launch the app and use it to root your phone and not patch it. I guess that read carefully statement goes for anything you do to your phone. Read once, read twice, and read again before doing anything here.
LucasDTV said:
Hi, I just received my replacement i777 it is running stock 4.0.4 UCLK3 I was wondering if anyone found any problems with rooting with the ExynosAbuse APK? If so I will look in to other ways to root it.
Thanks
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LucasDTV said:
I'm looking into reflashing the prior ROM that I was running which was Super Nexus. So nope I am not staying with 4.0.4
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This is what I did when I had stock 4.0.4. This is what you wants to do:
1. Download and Root with ExynosAbuse 1.40 DO ROOT ONLY!.
2. Download Mobile Odin Lite and download your favorite kernel (Recommended Siyah) that is compatible to stock 4.0.4. Extract it to the root of your internal or external SD. Run Mobile Odin Lite and flash the kernel.
3. Download SuperNexus ROM (your favorite) and flash it using CWM Recovery.
You are done!
BeenAndroidized said:
This is what I did when I had stock 4.0.4. This is what you wants to do:
1. Download and Root with ExynosAbuse 1.40 DO ROOT ONLY!.
2. Download Mobile Odin Lite and download your favorite kernel (Recommended Siyah) that is compatible to stock 4.0.4. Extract it to the root of your internal or external SD. Run Mobile Odin Lite and flash the kernel.
3. Download SuperNexus ROM (your favorite) and flash it using CWM Recovery.
You are done!
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Thank You!
I have Gingerbread which is (according to my understanding) what is considered 'stock'
I downloaded CM10 and tried to install it using CWM but after a reboot I got infinite CWM booting (reboot back to CWM, reboot back to CWM forever)
Got told that it was because I didn't have stock and I needed to go
[MY CURRENT ROM] ==> [STOCK ROM] ==> [CM10]
but my current rom IS STOCK ROM, cause it is gingerbread...
then I was told that after the [STOCK ROM] stage I had to upgrade to [STOCK ROM] of android 4.x
cause that was the *ONLY* (is it?) way to also upgrade to boot loader which is needed to host the CM10 in my phone,
but I was too afraid to loose root
(thus loosing the option to use CWM, which I had no interest in..)
so I gave up on this path
>>> Could I get stock 4.x for my phone and use Mobile Odin Pro to root it and then install it safely without the fear of loosing root apon installation?
Instead I tried upgrading Gingerbread to paranoid of the same android prefix (2.x), since my gingerbread android rom is 2.3 and paranoid android rom is 2.5 there should not be any more any of the
"bootloaders upgrade only by installing stock roms" nonsense anymore..
so I went here:
http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/i9100g
Since I do have Samsung Galaxy S 2 GT-I9100G
and tried to install paranoid via CWM the same way - it let me back to infinite CWM booting once again....
then I was told that (from some unknown reason) it is because I didn't try to install it over stock rom or some other nonsense...
but GINGERBREAD IS STOCK... --__--'
I am clueless right now...
all I want is to get out of this useless crashy gingerbread into something more modern, what am I doing wrong? why do I always end up in infinite CWM booting?
what the tutorials I'm following are missing that I keep not doing which makes me end up in this situation every rom I try to install?
what is it, that one magical step that I don't do, that solves everything up and stops screwing up my installations attempts?
please.. help.. ty..
Do a clean upgrade through samsungs pc software(i believe it is or was called kies), cm10 is based on android 4.1.2 so you should have this version of stock rom installed since the rom is dependent on kernel which is changed with new versions of android. You cant run jelly bean rom with gingerbread kernel
Stock rom is every rom for your device officially provided by manufactorer not just the one you got your phone with, I think that you might have been mislead
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McCormick said:
Do a clean upgrade through samsungs pc software(i believe it is ot was called kies), cm10 is based on android 4.1.2 so you should have this version if stock rom installed
Stock rom is every rom for your device officially provided by manufactorer not just the one you got your phone with
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Thank you for the response, but if I do the upgrade using the samsung software for that... won't I loose root?
I am not familiar with Samsung development but there should be root available for all of the android versions but yes you will have to root again probably
I am currently on my phone but if you search xda for sgs2 root tutorials you should find a proper one
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McCormick said:
I am not familiar with Samsung development but there should be root available for all of the android versions but yes you will have to root again probably
I am currently on my phone but if you search xda for sgs2 root tutorials you should find a proper one
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my hardware version is SGS2G and not the regular SGS2, will it make a difference?
I found this tut:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCgncF59mwE
said I need to dl 'insecure kernel' from here:
http://hotfile.com/list/1967350/4304d29
but they are only for i9100, none for i9100G ..
found this on xda:
http://fus.nanzen.se/
also this somewhere else:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ (searching i9100g)
but under the i9100g option there are so many countries, none of them mine... what am I suppose to do with them?
I am sorry but I dont know what to do.
I am a xperia user and xperias have a completely different procedure for rooting. The best thing to do would be to find someone on xda who knows how to do this, since I am afraid I can't help you because I dont have the knowledge
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McCormick said:
I am sorry but I dont know what to do.
I am a xperia user and xperias have a completely different procedure for rooting. The best thing to do would be to find someone on xda who knows how to do this, since I am afraid I can't help you because I dont have the knowledge
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OK, thank you anyways for trying...
can anybody please please tell me if when I upgrade my rooted gingerbread rom via samsung's method to 4.x android rom - WILL I LOOSE CWM on recovery boot?
I must know that...
I must know that if I would have made a mistake by upgrading, I must know that I would still be able to revert everything back to my rooted gingerbread.
Miki800 said:
OK, thank you anyways for trying...
can anybody please please tell me if when I upgrade my rooted gingerbread rom via samsung's method to 4.x android rom - WILL I LOOSE CWM on recovery boot?
I must know that...
I must know that if I would have made a mistake by upgrading, I must know that I would still be able to revert everything back to my rooted gingerbread.
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*BUMP*
anybody on XDA that knows, please tell me if it is safe for me to use Samsung-KIES to upgrade to android 4.x and know that I will not loose CWM on recovery boot... please tell me if it is safe or not, feels like I'm stuck in one place due to lack of knowledge.
the info is scattered so randomly
Miki800 said:
*BUMP*
anybody on XDA that knows, please tell me if it is safe for me to use Samsung-KIES to upgrade to android 4.x and know that I will not loose CWM on recovery boot... please tell me if it is safe or not, feels like I'm stuck in one place due to lack of knowledge.
the info is scattered so randomly
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if you want to upgrade via ics for your device ( sg s2 if i read correctly),here are a few suggestions
Upgrade to ics via these steps ,check the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
root and install recovery using the steps in this link:
http://droidviews.com/2013/how-to-root-and-install-cwm-recovery-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-plus-gt-i9105p/
install cyanogen mod , this you know i guess:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794758
i have installed cyanogenmod 10 successfully on my brothers galaxy r on stock ics rom,i hope it is similar on s2.
its not mine so i dont know much about it.about installing a new stock rom you can also flash via odin. i dint lose recovery via odin. dont know about kies
sorry for the bad english.hope this helps ( "im definitely not an expert!!")
((this is my 1st post ,dont know if i can post those links!!!))