Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
tbaxter08700 said:
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
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You're not really explaining the steps you took to root. Flashing a CF-Root kernel through Odin would usually do the job if you want to maintain stock ROM. Otherwise, flashing a custom ROM would also give you root access as most ROMs come with it built in.
I strongly suggest you explain further what steps you took to flash. Because root view odien doesn't say much and is quite confusing.
tbaxter08700 said:
Could do with a little advise. I have rooted in the past, most recently my HTC desire. I used to flash roms all the time.
Anyway I have decided to root my s2 and I am having problems. I root view odien and everything goes fine but when it reboots everything is the same and have no root access? any ideas?
If it helps I did the manual ics update a while back, don't know if that has anything to do with it?
Thanks
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Hello I am also new to rooting,
I did my first SGS2 rooting following Chainfire's instruction in his thread and it goes OK.
Have been rooting 2 more devices since then...
Please describe your current firmware and the steps you had taken..
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
tbaxter08700 said:
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
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What did you do? You flashed CF-root and you still don't get root access? Really? Please discribe all steps you followed, then it will be easier for us to help you. Most important information you didn't provide is on what rom are you. Regards
tbaxter08700 said:
I have done the above tutorial and I still have the same problem? Its very strange!
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You should know by now to post the details about your phone.
I could say flash siyah-s2-v4.1.5 via odin(which gives root/perm cwm and safe kernel).
But I wont til you post the details.....
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It has always been my preference to root through a custom kernel... If you do decide to go this way, download siyah v4.1.5 and flash it through the PDA section of odin.
Also, as theunderling said, please post your phone details before flashing.
Flashing this kernel will grant you root + permanent CWM
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
tbaxter08700 said:
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
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Do as theunderling and poroto mentioned. Download the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com and install it via Odin the same way as mentioned in the tutorial link you posted. (Instead of cf-root, use siyah) Do this and you will have root. Then you can flash a custom ROM.
good luck.
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tbaxter08700 said:
My phone is on 4.0.3. Kernel XXLPQ. so can I just flash a custom ROM and it will root my phone. Its not like it used to be with my htc desire.
This is the tutorial I followed btw http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
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If you followed this tutorial you are already rooted on 4.0.3. If you want to upgrade to 4.0.4 I recommend to flash a stock 4.0.4 via odin then Cf-root (or other prerooted) kernel to have root, custom CWM recovery and be safe from brick bug. Then flash desired custom rom. Yes, custom roms come usually with root.
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Do as theunderling and poroto mentioned. Download the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com and install it via Odin the same way as mentioned in the tutorial link you posted. (Instead of cf-root, use siyah) Do this and you will have root. Then you can flash a custom ROM.
good luck.
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But I Will Have To Flash Clockwork Recovery First Tho Won't I?
Many40 said:
If you followed this tutorial you are already rooted on 4.0.3. If you want to upgrade to 4.0.4 I recommend to flash a stock 4.0.4 via odin then Cf-root (or other prerooted) kernel to have root, custom CWM recovery and be safe from brick bug. Then flash desired custom rom. Yes, custom roms come usually with root.
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I haven't mate. I downloaded root checker and it says I don't have it.
No you don't. Flash the TAR ( NOT zip.) version of siyah or dorimanx kernel via Odin. You don't need CWM for this. Once you install one of these custom kernels you will have root and CWM and can then install a ROM and whatever else you want via CWM.
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Ok thanks mate.
It won't let me download the tar?
Sorted it going to flash the resurrection remix ROM. Says on galaxys2 root.com that its probably the best ROM you can run on this phone. Is this true?
tbaxter08700 said:
Sorted it going to flash the resurrection remix ROM. Says on galaxys2 root.com that its probably the best ROM you can run on this phone. Is this true?
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Everything depends on what you expect from a rom. If you look at a picture in my sig you notice that I expect someting different.
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Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
tbaxter08700 said:
Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
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Yeah,Chainfire noticed that too.Thats how he created an app to remove it.
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tbaxter08700 said:
Any idea why on the first start screen where it says Samsung I bBe a yellow triangle with a ! In it?
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Theunderling is not so much patient for new members
It happens everytime you flash custom software to your phone via PC odin.
Use Triangle Away app from Google Play store to remove it. However read carefully the app instructions before you use it.
Regards
OK thanks everyone for your help.
Related
I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2. I will follow the s2 one click root to root my phone. I need to know if I need the same kernal as my device? My original kernal is JPKG5. do I need jpkg5 insecure kernal and then a jpkg5 secure kernal to root my phone? Or can I change my kernal to some other kernal of my choice?
my galaxy s2 gets pretty hot if I play intense games like asphalt or star legends, it even gets hot if I use mobile internet like EDGE (i guess its 2g internet nott sure) and browse the internet. The battery life sucks. I keep wifi, gps off and it last like 7 hours if I use mobile internet. Heard a different kernal might help.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
rez1 said:
I am new to the android .and bought my first galaxy s2.
One last question, what is the purpose of titanium backup? Do I get to restore my phones original self back again easily? Like will it unroot itself and return to the original gingerbread rom if I decide to change to cynogenmod? If titanium backup does not do that, then how can I unroot my phone and then get back to my original gingerbread rom?
Thanks alot for your help...
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Welcome to Android I am not sure about the kernel. The purpose of TB is that you can backup all your apps and data and if you flash a new custom rom you can use TB to restore all the apps and data. Its a very powerful application. You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
haghdk said:
You can always flash the original stock rom downloaded from Intratechs thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. Then you will have an unrooted phone. Beware of the custom counter!!
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im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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rembrandtlnx said:
If you are international S2 (i9100) user use CF-Root instead SOC:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont use CF-Root or SOC if you are AT&T user, there is specific threads on how to root AT&T devices.
CF-Root is 1 step only, this means for a non experienced user like you (as it's your first android device) less chance to screw up something.
Follow carefully the instructions.
Be sure Kies installed but NOT running (kill kies process) because kies block odin = semi bricked phone.
Takes about 30 seconds
If you need more info feel free to ask here or pm me
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sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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rez1 said:
im a bit confused, all those stock kernals in that link u gave are kernels and rom? Like if I have cynogenmod rom installed in my fone and then flash my phone again using one of those stock kernels/roms, I would be flashing back from cynogenmod to gingerbread 2.3.3 (JPKG5)?
Also what is the custom counter?
Thanks
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If you flash one of those ROMs you will flash from cyanogen to your original. The custom counter counts how many times you flash a custom rom / kernel - it can be a problem if you have to send your phone in for repair. Read more about it.
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rez1 said:
sorry for the multi reply post, dont know how to quote 2 messages in one reply...
Cf-root seems like it will limit me to only one kernel, is it a fact? Is it possible for a gs2 user to use any kernel he desires? because I would like to use a better kernel than jpkg5 but stick to the original gingerbread rom 2.3.3. Then mod it to stop loading the so called bloat somehow using an app. Plus I found cf-root to be a little confusing, can u help me understand this? Cf-root will use the kernel inside the phone and leave it intact plus give me root? Or will cf-root change my kernel permanently?
Thanks for all the trouble everyone, if its ok ill ask more questions if I get stuck, but will try my best to figure it out myself first...thanks again...
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cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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rembrandtlnx said:
cf-root is an original kernel with root+cwm inserted. No it dosnt lock you to a single kernel, its just the most easy way to root your phone while keeping your stock rom. When you are rooted you then can flash any kernel or custom rom you want.
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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Thanks for clearing this up! Wasn't sure about how it worked exactly! I am now
rembrandtlnx said:
You only need to pickup the same (ex: kh3, ki4, kf1 etc..) for the root process, this to have full compatibility during root with the stock rom on your phone, but after successfull root you can flash any kernel/rom for the s2
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my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
rez1 said:
my stock kernel is JPKG5, and i didnt find any JPKG5 in that link you gave earlier. there is one that says "JP_XSG_KG5" should i be using this to root my phone?
thanks
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find a kernel that is in your region and then follow the procedure that is on Chainfire's thread....it has all the regions in his first post in his thread and explains everything you need to know buddy......
use this link for all the info you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
THANKS
Thanks everyone, i did it. My phone is rooted now. I used JP_XSG_KG5, since it seemed like the closest to my kernel. Its working fine so far. Thanks again
I have flashed ICS 4.0.3 on my AT&T SG2 SGH -I777 thro ODIN. The kernal version is 3.0.15-I777UCEL5-CL652575 [email protected] #3. Can somebody help or share the correct root file (.tar) for this kernal version. I have restored all the applications and I dont like to reset or full wipe by rooting the phone with wrong files. Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
saravanan_ganesan said:
I have flashed ICS 4.0.3 on my AT&T SG2 SGH -I777 thro ODIN. The kernal version is 3.0.15-I777UCEL5-CL652575 [email protected] #3. Can somebody help or share the correct root file (.tar) for this kernal version. I have restored all the applications and I dont like to reset or full wipe by rooting the phone with wrong files. Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
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My advice is to read around more
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I'm fed up of reading and got confused can you share the appropriate link where I can find those derails...thanks..
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saravanan_ganesan said:
I'm fed up of reading and got confused can you share the appropriate link where I can find those derails...thanks..
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No if you're fed up reading then I will not help you. This is a self service site.
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Alright, will seek again and come up with the correct file....
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saravanan_ganesan said:
I have flashed ICS 4.0.3 on my AT&T SG2 SGH -I777 thro ODIN. The kernal version is 3.0.15-I777UCEL5-CL652575 [email protected] #3. Can somebody help or share the correct root file (.tar) for this kernal version. I have restored all the applications and I dont like to reset or full wipe by rooting the phone with wrong files. Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
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Where did you get this "ICS 4.0.3 on my AT&T SG2 SGH -I777"?
I don't get you. You mean where did I download the ROM file from?
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saravanan_ganesan said:
I don't get you. You mean where did I download the ROM file from?
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Yes? Sorry for my delay had to leave for a few.
saravanan_ganesan said:
I have flashed ICS 4.0.3 on my AT&T SG2 SGH -I777 thro ODIN. The kernal version is 3.0.15-I777UCEL5-CL652575 [email protected] #3. Can somebody help or share the correct root file (.tar) for this kernal version. I have restored all the applications and I dont like to reset or full wipe by rooting the phone with wrong files. Your help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
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@Snipe,
That's the change list number for UCLE5, so he almost certainly has stock UCLE5 and wants to root it.
@saravanan_ganesan,
Flash the pre-rooted UCLE5 from here. Please pay close attention to the warnings in that thread, as you already have the dangerous stock kernel installed on your phone. Whatever you do, Do not perform a wipe data/factory reset either before or after you flash the pre-rooted UCLE5, and then follow the instructions to replace the stock kernel with a known safe kernel.
creepyncrawly said:
@Snipe,
That's the change list number for UCLE5, so he almost certainly has stock UCLE5 and wants to root it.
@saravanan_ganesan,
Flash the pre-rooted UCLE5 from here. Please pay close attention to the warnings in that thread, as you already have the dangerous stock kernel installed on your phone. Whatever you do, Do not perform a wipe data/factory reset either before or after you flash the pre-rooted UCLE5, and then follow the instructions to replace the stock kernel with a known safe kernel.
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I was thinking he got it from your thread and was already rooted. Is there any you can extract that kernel out of the package and replace it with a safe one? If I can help with anything let me know....
@saravanan_ganesan Very important "Whatever you do, Do not perform a wipe data/factory reset either before or after you flash the pre-rooted UCLE5"
So scary... Tell me the root file name to download...
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snipe2nite said:
I was thinking he got it from your thread and was already rooted. Is there any you can extract that kernel out of the package and replace it with a safe one? If I can help with anything let me know....
@saravanan_ganesan Very important "Whatever you do, Do not perform a wipe data/factory reset either before or after you flash the pre-rooted UCLE5"
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The package must contain the stock kernel in order that the flash counter is not incremented. Any custom kernel would increment the flash counter.
So to root stock UCLE5 without incrementing the flash counter, the only two options are to use this stock plus root, or to flash Gingerbread stock plus root. Either option is as safe as the other as long as peeps follow instructions.
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saravanan_ganesan said:
So scary... Tell me the root file name to download...
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I already gave you the link. Read and understand, and then flash that.
You evidently do need to do some more study. It's much better when you fully understand what you are doing.
The root files, superuser.apk and the su binary are injected into the system partition and repackaged as a flashable tar in the UCLE5 stock plus root package. Thus, you will be flashing the full ICS version all over again, just like you did before, but this time you will have root access, and can then proceed to install a custom kernel, to debloat, to back-up files, and whatever else you want root for.
Edit: If as someone suggested, you have already flashed the stock plus root package, then you are already rooted. Look in your app drawer for the SuperUser application. If it is there, then you are rooted already.
creepyncrawly said:
The package must contain the stock kernel in order that the flash counter is not incremented. Any custom kernel would increment the flash counter.So to root stock UCLE5 without incrementing the flash counter, the only two options are to use this stock plus root, or to flash Gingerbread stock plus root. Either option is as safe as the other as long as peeps follow instructions
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That's what I was afraid of.... Sad that it's the stock firmware with probs.. The worst is "as long as peeps follow instructions"
Edit:: this post edited for content, have a great day.
EDITED: For your protection.
It's only a .tar file of a kernel. U could also flash it with mobile Odin but since he doesn't have root he can't. He can download it from any source he wants, I've done it countless times. Now if it were a firmware or rom of course I wouldn't advise using any other site besides xda. But if it makes anyone feel better just do a Google search for i777 .tar kernel or i777 .tar siyah either one would work. The idea is just to get him off the darn stock att kernel with the brick bug. He could also just flash all the way back to stock with a one click from the download repository. I'll remove the link though, just to keep everyone happy. Good luck all, happy flashing
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At last I rooted my phone with siyah kernel. Its up and working fine...thanks to everyone
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saravanan_ganesan said:
At last I rooted my phone with siyah kernel. Its up and working fine...thanks to everyone
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Glad it worked for you brotha.
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Phalanx7621 said:
It's only a .tar file of a kernel. U could also flash it with mobile Odin but since he doesn't have root he can't. He can download it from any source he wants, I've done it countless times. Now if it were a firmware or rom of course I wouldn't advise using any other site besides xda. But if it makes anyone feel better just do a Google search for i777 .tar kernel or i777 .tar siyah either one would work. The idea is just to get him off the darn stock att kernel with the brick bug. He could also just flash all the way back to stock with a one click from the download repository. I'll remove the link though, just to keep everyone happy. Good luck all, happy flashing
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Phalanx7621, thank you buddy!! Much respect for you seeking out trying to help someone.... The problem I see is knowing how many headaches he has caused XDA best to stay away from anything he has touched... I have never seen a 3.4.3 Siyah .tar kernel (I could be wrong here) but that file you linked came from him stright from him so that means he repackaged it and who knows what he did, best to just stay FAR from it..... Once again much respect!!! :good:
And a BIG shout out to Creepyncrawly and Entropy512 for time after time stepping uP to the plate to help people stay on top of their game and keeping their phones out of the mortar!!! Turning bricks to phones since the 1700's!
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
Fox05 said:
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
Originally Posted by Fox05
Hi,
I have a problem. I did a factory data reset and and phone is not booting more than Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 screen after that phone shuts off. I can get to Download Mode and from here I need further directions what to do.
Thanks.
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Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file ROM?
bahmonkeys said:
Search the forum for the answer this is a common problem. You will need Odin. Since you have bricked your phone install a custom Rom and Kernel. You will not go back to stock!!
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Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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Well im guessing your phone is not backed up!? What do you want to do stay on a stock Rom or Custom Rom?
Fox05 said:
Ok, but I wanted to know if I have to flash one file ROM or 3 file from?
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I have attached the odin file for you
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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HANDSY said:
What firmware was you using when this happened. You've sounds like it's recoverable. If download mode is all you can get your probably get best results by downloading official firmware from Sam firmware and extracting it then flashing the zip file in odin via PDA section. All the best.
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I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM, but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
Fox05 said:
I don't remember exactly my firmware but it was 4.0.3 and I haven't installed 4.0.4 but I did have CM10 just before I did restore from CWM and now I did factory data reset, this happened.
I prefer stock ROM but I don't mind custom ROM either as long as I can get back to stock ROM
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Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
bahmonkeys said:
Flash a stock Rom via Odin. Wait till your phone boots up. Go back to Odin install a custom kernel (i recommend siyah kernel). Backup your stock Rom, then install a custom Rom. There is a lot of tutorials to tell you exactly how to do this process. If you need help at any point of this process just send me a message and I will give you a detailed walkthrough. You should be fine though!!
Goodluck
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Before I did have Siyah Kernel, but it was older version. Do you have any suggestions which firmware I should flash?
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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HANDSY said:
If you want stock then take your pick from stock firmware at samfirmware. Aviod the ones with the red warning triangles, risk of brick bug!
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How about from the intratech's thread? And is the Odin flash failing risk big with the situation I have right now?
I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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I've used odin A LOT and never had a problem. I only ever use the PDA section and never touch anything else because I don't understand it. I can't comment on intratechs thread as I've never used his software. Any custom ROMs are normally flashed via CWM.
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I have used Odin too and I have only used intratech's ROMs. But nothing ever has happened like my phone's not booting up so I'm little more nervous. But thanks I'll try.
Thanks all! I got it working
Hi Guys,
Now, I'm not the least bit knowledgeable about rooting, mods, or ROMs, or even what they are. All I know is that the two bottom vibrating keys don't work after I had to reinstall a new screen.So I got the Virtual-Button bar, and ended up rooting my I9300 with CWM and SuperSU and Odin.
It's been working great for a few months. Now here's the problem.
I got a software update today, and I didn't even think about it before downloading it. Then when it rebooted, here is what it says.
Virtual Button Bar: Unable to execute as root
CWM: This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v.5.0 or newer. It apperas you are running a different kernel. Various features have been disabled. (Current kernel unknown)
SuperSU: has no apps configured, but I have no way of configuring any apps because I dont have the "right-click" touch-button....
Any ideas on what to do??? I need to either unroot and re-root or find a way to fix it....
Thank you so much!
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
Just FYI: this probably happened because the software update flashed the stock kernel which would have unrooted your phone. Flashing siyah should fix your problem
kart_y_26 said:
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
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could you send me a link to the siyah kernel? and like maybe a step-by-step,nothing fancy. I'm kinda like freaking out ahah
kart_y_26 said:
Sounds like you've lost root access. If so, you can try flashing siyah kernel through odin. This kernel has a handy root/unroot option. Also once its flashed, it auto roots your phone. let me know if this works.
Just FYI: this probably happened because the software update flashed the stock kernel which would have unrooted your phone. Flashing siyah should fix your problem
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my device status still says "modified"
I'm just trying to do the emergy firmware recovery through Kies. You think that should fix everything?and then I can start from scratch.
melemed said:
could you send me a link to the siyah kernel? and like maybe a step-by-step,nothing fancy. I'm kinda like freaking out ahah
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Its actually in the original Android development section of this forum, here's the link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
have a read through the first post on how to install the kernel using odin.
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Its actually in the original Android development section of this forum, here's the link to the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686
have a read through the first post on how to install the kernel using odin.
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i read through the first post, where exactly does it say anything about odin? sorry, i'm clueless.
http://galaxys-team.fr/viewtopic.php?t=28516&p=468254
Since my phone came from France, this is the firmware I have now..the new one.
melemed said:
http://galaxys-team.fr/viewtopic.php?t=28516&p=468254
Since my phone came from France, this is the firmware I have now..the new one.
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Sorry about siyah thread i should have been a bit clearer. here's a link to the dev's website http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3. from here you can download "Siyah-s3-v1.5.3.tar" this is the one that you can use with odin. From here, assuming you already have odin on you computer, you can put your phone in download mode and flash this kernel.
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Sorry about siyah thread i should have been a bit clearer. here's a link to the dev's website http://d-h.st/users/siyah/s3. from here you can download "Siyah-s3-v1.5.3.tar" this is the one that you can use with odin. From here, assuming you already have odin on you computer, you can put your phone in download mode and flash this kernel.
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it stopped at "setup connection"
actually since you've already rooted the phone once before. y not to root the phone the same way? i guessing you rooted the phone by using cf root right?
Your problem is that the OTA update flash the stock recovery and kernel. Just reflash CF Root and it should be ok.
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MisterSkipp said:
Your problem is that the OTA update flash the stock recovery and kernel. Just reflash CF Root and it should be ok.
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lol just did that...and it worked! OK, another question. Are there any cool MOD's or ROM's i can get to make my phone cooler, now that it's working again? or any that you would suggest that I can do through Odin? Thank you SO MUCH!
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lol just did that...and it worked! OK, another question. Are there any cool MOD's or ROM's i can get to make my phone cooler, now that it's working again? or any that you would suggest that I can do through Odin? Thank you SO MUCH!
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Well if you under clock the kernel it will be cooler .
jje
JJEgan said:
Well if you under clock the kernel it will be cooler .
jje
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I meant like cooler not in the temperature sense.
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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122ninjas said:
More info please? What phone? Have you tried a new download?
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Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
denguta said:
Samsung galaxy S2 AT T.
Prior to this had official unrooted ICS update.
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Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
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RockRatt said:
Pull out your battery and CONFIRM what is says for the model number of your phone. This will confirm or deny that you have the i777 Samsung Galaxy S2.
IF it has a model number of i727 which is also, kind of, sort of, a ATT samsung galaxy s2 but is considered the " Skyrocket". So PLEASE before going any further check it out before you get flamed here if you get help and you don't have the i777.
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SGH-I777 confirmed
denguta said:
SGH-I777 confirmed
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Have you tried redownloading the file?
OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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OK so I'm confused. What ROM were u on before trying this. Are u saying u were ON stock ICS and wanted to root it, or that u were trying to install stock ICS ? U can use kies to install stock ICS were u trying to flash the Odin flashable file or....more info plz
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I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
denguta said:
I was on stock ICS. I wanted to root.
Then i flashed the siyah kernel, after that the phone booted with just samsung logo
I tried flashing a stock rom but it fails, it just halts. However installing a kernel through odin is successful.
Even kies fails to install the stock rom, it downloads the firmware but nothing installs.
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U tried to flash siyah kernel with Odin?
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denguta said:
Hi I am able to flash the kernel but unable to flash any rom including stock. it stops at either factoryfs.img or cache.
Every thing started after I tried to root the official ICS update by installing a kernel Siyah-v3.4.2-nomswap-I777. help appreciated in geeting back to a stock rom
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Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?
votinh said:
Trying to gain root via installing another custom kernel is NOT the way to go, in fact, it's not the right way and AFAIK, it's not gonna work.
So, it was stock ICS and you want to .......... what? just root? or intend to install a custom firmware?
Either case,
FIRSTLY, rooting. Read the stickies, there are links to instructions how to root (per ROM version)
SECONDLY, in order to install custom firmware easily, strongly recommend installing CwMR first. HOW?
a. make sure it's rooted.
b. install Mobile Odin
c. flash custom kernel which includes CwMR. Be careful of flashing GB kernel to GB firmware and so on.
So go back, a question for you.
How did you manage to install Siyah kernel first place?[/QUO
Siyah kernel was in tar format can be installed in desktop odin. Am I wrong?
the bottom line is now I cant flash any rom through odin or kies. It just hangs at the start. I am able to install stand alone stock kernels through odin without any problems. I guess I am clear aout what I am talking. Help appreciated. Thanks
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getting a jig to reset the counter and will try to get a replacement.
It turned out to be bad cable issue.
I brought a new micro USB cable and the rom flashed nicely
May be if kernel flash ok but not rom, one needs to change the cable. :laugh: