My phone originally came with ICS for the middle east. I rooted it already using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
A few days ago I grabbed a UK 4.1.1 unbranded jellybean firmware(XXDLID) and installed it on my phone using CWM and lost root/superuser access obviously.
Can I use the same guide to root the 4.1.1 jellybean? And will having a different firmware than the original one that came with the phone effect the rooting process? I do the same steps just as if I'm on ICS?
thank you
Yes, but you'll need to download the current version of the toolkit, not the old one you had used for ics.
All Sammy-original roms regardless of destined for your country or not work the same in rooting.
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Simple way, use cf root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
woow.... im simply in love with CF-Root
it took exactly 10seconds to root it
thanks alot all done
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Evening everyone,
First of all, yes, I am a noob and yes, I know there is a ton of information on this site. I've been reading basically non-stop for the past day and a half and though I've basically figured out everything I need to know (for now) I still have a few questions and need a bit of clarification. If this info is available elsewhere feel free to link and complain about me starting a new thread.
Just got my sII yesterday, info is:
Gingerbread 2.3.3
PDA: I9100MUGKG2
PHONE: I9100MUGKG2
CSC: I9100MBCKG2
Carrier: Virgin Mobile (Canada)
I'm planning on doing CF-Root -> VillainROM and I believe I understand all the steps for that. However, in an attempt to avoid completely voiding my warranty, I was hoping to find a stock kernel that I can flash in case of emergency. It seems as though there isn't one available for Virgin in North America yet, so what's the next best thing? Is KE7 compatible (I'm still a little confused as to whether I need to find a KG2 version or not)?.
One other question, can I root using CF-Root as my phone is now and use the XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1, or is it incompatible due to the fact that my phone is running KG2?
Thanks in advance.
I can't help you with your stock rom question, there's a thread in android dev that has all the stock roms.
To root, just flash the closest cf root kernel, the KG1 one should work ok. You are using one of the 2.3.3 kg2's and kg1 is 2.3.4. If you have any problems you could try the KF2 cf root kernel or one of the .3 kg2 kernels
Samsung are great at mixing around version numbers! We have about 3 diff kg2's!
Once you have flashed vr2.1 I would use the newest ninfetamine kernel (see my sig). It won't autoroot so you may need to use cf root to root.
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veyka said:
I can't help you with your stock rom question, there's a thread in android dev that has all the stock roms.
To root, just flash the closest cf root kernel, the KG1 one should work ok. You are using one of the 2.3.3 kg2's and kg1 is 2.3.4. If you have any problems you could try the KF2 cf root kernel or one of the .3 kg2 kernels
Samsung are great at mixing around version numbers! We have about 3 diff kg2's!
Once you have flashed vr2.1 I would use the newest ninfetamine kernel (see my sig). It won't autoroot so you may need to use cf root to root.
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Thanks for the reply. I hadn't actually heard of the ninfetamine kernel until you mentioned. It there a significant difference between jusing that and just sticking with CF and VillainROM?
getzy57 said:
Thanks for the reply. I hadn't actually heard of the ninfetamine kernel until you mentioned. It there a significant difference between jusing that and just sticking with CF and VillainROM?
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I find them a lot faster than cf root with villainrom, its easy to try it out and you can always flash back.
Ninphetamine doesn't auto root so use cf root to root then flash it.
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Kernel is no use for warranty you want the full firmware .
jje
JJEgan said:
Kernel is no use for warranty you want the full firmware .
jje
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Right, thanks for the correction. That is what I meant, just used the wrong term. Am I right in saying that there is no stock firmware available for Virgin in North America yet, or am I just mission something? I've been frequenting the firmware thread, edit: (linked wrong thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=canada in hopes of finding it, but nothing for KG2 in North America yet.
hello guyz i just today bought a Galaxy S2 GT-I9100G
i am trying to root it from past few hours and i have tried all the possible ways but i am still not able to root my device...
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i have tried DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su and got the above screenshot
can some one plz help me with it.....
thank you
the easiest way ( in my opinion ) is to find your baseband version and down load the corresponding cf root file on itratechs thread and flash it in the PDA section in odin
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the easiest way ( in my opinion ) is to find your baseband version and down load the corresponding cf root file on itratechs thread and flash it in the PDA section in odin
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i am a complete newbie with android so flashing and all is not for me i just need root on my device so that i can install few of the application
As Wezza said, CFRoot is the easiest & most hassle-free root method for SGS2. Takes all of 2 minutes, very remote chance of stuffing your phone up so long as you follow the instructions. By your own admission, you're a 'complete newbie with Android', and IMHO, using a method other than CFRoot to root your phone is just making life unnecessarily complicated for yourself.
Just my (and obviously Wezza's) opinion tho.
microsd16 said:
i am a complete newbie with android so flashing and all is not for me i just need root on my device so that i can install few of the application
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Flash super 3.0 kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369977
your firmware ?
Rooting for SGS2 i9100G
Install Superatmos Kernel 3.0
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369977
How to install Superatmos Kernel (refer to post by Lee yun khong)
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21941581&postcount=5
Once done with the above, follow this simple guide on Rooting using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Happy rooting dudeeee!!!
Hey guys, i have some questions ..
I' have "rooted' my Samsung Galaxy S2 Android( 4.0.3)
baseband: I9100XXLPW
and Kernel is XWLPD
with this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I just followed all the steps did flash the insecure stock then runned s2 root and clicked Root Device.
It said that i have rooted succesfully. then it went rebooted. I checked if it was rooted by the root check app
but it says i don't have root?
Realy weird..
What should i do? i tried re-rooting
I think that S2 Root has some bugs.
I did have superuser too , it just didn't ask the permissions there's te problem i guess
1) Your link is busted.
2) Frankly, anyone with an I9100/T who doesn't use CFRoot to root their phone is making their life unnecessarily difficult/complicated. You might well be right about bugs in the method you tried. I personally don't know as I've never used it. I very much recommend you head over to the CFRoot thread, read the first page carefully (particularly the section with the heading in bold read that says 'Help ! Which file do I use ?'), if you can read/follow instructions you should be able to root your phone successfully/easily
Actually Codeworkx's CWM or siyah kernel will also do, just flash em with odin.
allright updated link,
I don't want use these methods because the method i do
has just a one click Root or Unroot option to make it as easy for me because i'm not good in these things. + i don't want cwm
I guess it's just a bug because everybody is replying the same. The developer should fix and update it.
HAKANN said:
Hey guys, i have some questions ..
I' have "rooted' my Samsung Galaxy S2 Android( 4.0.3)
baseband: I9100XXLPW
and Kernel is XWLPD
with this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
I just followed all the steps did flash the insecure stock then runned s2 root and clicked Root Device.
It said that i have rooted succesfully. then it went rebooted. I checked if it was rooted by the root check app
but it says i don't have root?
Realy weird..
What should i do? i tried re-rooting
I think that S2 Root has some bugs.
I did have superuser too , it just didn't ask the permissions there's te problem i guess
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Hi! I faced exactly the same issue while rooting my phone using S2root. This procedure was working for me when I was on Android 2.3.6 but was not working on Android 4.0.3.
I used the Chainfire method and then used Triangle away. I am now happy rooted.
The following link might be of help to you...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1732783
im using android jb leak 4.1.2 which method should i use for rooting my s2?
I have a rooted phone with 4.0.3 ics...
Can i upgrade to jelly bean via odin?
If i can't upgrade because of root tell me how to remove the root
yes, you can upgrade to jb with the rooted device. there is odin and cwm versions out there.
You will lose your root unless you use a special rooted kernal by Philz.
waseem10 said:
I have a rooted phone with 4.0.3 ics...
Can i upgrade to jelly bean via odin?
If i can't upgrade because of root tell me how to remove the root
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1.do you love opening up threads(12 out of 17 posts)
2.have you read the rules
3.do you know how to search on here
4.have you ONCE listed your model/firmware
5.whats going to be the next crap thread your going to dream up
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No sorry, you need a working light sensor and a non darkly screen to do that.
You can upgrade via ODIN with no problems but you need to root the device again
Hi,
While trying to find the right and good cf root for my device (i9300, running stock 4.3 JB), I got confused.
What are the differences between the normal and old CF root, to the new thread with Auto root?
Thanks!
Don't use the old CF root, it includes a recovery that isn't SDS safe. CF auto root is the only method updated and which Chainfire still supports.
Thanks!
The auto root, it has one file that supports which Android versions?
Thanks
Best visit the CF auto root thread and research.
shakta said:
Hi,
While trying to find the right and good cf root for my device (i9300, running stock 4.3 JB), I got confused.
What are the differences between the normal and old CF root, to the new thread with Auto root?
Thanks!
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Major difference is that:
(1) cf autoroot as said is newer and comes without recovery, whereas cf root comes with recovery (not sds safe!)
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