Dear ALL.
I would like to make root my S2 with the baseband kernel : I9100 XXLQ6 which belongs to ROM : I9100XWLPX _I9100NEELPT_NEE.zip that i downloaded last weekend .
After via ODIN succesfully upload my S2 with this ROM , now i would like to do rooting process but after been searching about rooting process with this ROM i was not able to find CF-ROOT file for this specific ROM also they are statements in forum saying that this particular ROM is dangerous etc etc .
I would like your help in order to know how to root my S2 which has the ROM that i menitioned . I do know that they are many ways to thr rooting but since i have this special ROM in my s2 which one do you suggest , please.
Best Regards
Vinay
Flash Siyah kernel.
Done.
TheATHEiST said:
Flash Siyah kernel.
Done.
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Dear Sir.
Could tell me please how to flash by Siyah Kernel do i have to use ODIN or SD card?
Please give me brief light to how to make this , please.
Regards
Vinay
vinayoni said:
Dear Sir.
Could tell me please how to flash by Siyah Kernel do i have to use ODIN or SD card?
Please give me brief light to how to make this , please.
Regards
Vinay
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Download the tar version of the latest siyah kernel from the link below, then put ur phone into Dwnld mode, open ODIN in ur pc and connect ur phone.
then select the dwnld'd file into the PDA section, and flash the same, it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
please select 'DOWNLOAD TAR (for Odin)' from the above link
vinayoni said:
Dear Sir.
Could tell me please how to flash by Siyah Kernel do i have to use ODIN or SD card?
Please give me brief light to how to make this , please.
Regards
Vinay
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Having in mind that you have only stock recovery:
1. For Siyah:
- Download kernel from HERE
- flash as PDA via ODIN (with default ODIN settings)
2. You can flash PhilZ-CWM6 kernel which is based on a stock kernel with root and custom recovery:
- Download kernel from HERE
- Go to stock recovery: power off the phone then press "volume up + home + power" buttons at the same time for about 1sec
- flash ZIP kernel file from there.
Regards
Sun90 said:
Download the tar version of the latest siyah kernel from the link below, then put ur phone into Dwnld mode, open ODIN in ur pc and connect ur phone.
then select the dwnld'd file into the PDA section, and flash the same, it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
please select 'DOWNLOAD TAR (for Odin)' from the above link
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So basicaly i need to put the .tar file inside the mobile via ODIN and restart the mobile phone!!!
And what about CWM do i need to do anything with CWM ? after uploading Siyah.? i mean if after uploading the Siyah do i need to get inside phone (vol up+power+central button) and do anything?????
Regards
Vinay
Many40 said:
Having in mind that you have only stock recovery:
1. For Siyah:
- Download kernel from HERE
- flash as PDA via ODIN (with default ODIN settings)
2. You can flash PhilZ-CWM6 kernel which is based on a stock kernel with root and custom recovery:
- Download kernel from HERE
- Go to stock recovery: power off the phone then press "volume up + home + power" buttons at the same time for about 1sec
- flash ZIP kernel file from there.
Regards
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Hi,
I read in some post that, flashing wrong kernel may brick the phone. So I'm confused on this "wrong" kernel ? What does this "wrong" kernel actually means ? Is it different from GT-I9100 variants or dependent on the model ?
Ex. I've my GT-I9100 model with XWLPW build number. So this Siyah & Dorimanx kernels work on my phone ?
I searched for Philz-CWM6 kernel, but I found there are so many links with different build numbers, I'm able to find one, but got confused over the other links ?
If Philz is able to provide these many links, then why Siyah & Dorimanx provide only one link ? Is these kernels independent of build numbers ?
I'm just curious on flashing my phone for the first time, thats why asking these many questions.
Regards,
Hereticnine.
hereticnine said:
Hi,
I read in some post that, flashing wrong kernel may brick the phone. So I'm confused on this "wrong" kernel ? What does this "wrong" kernel actually means ? Is it different from GT-I9100 variants or dependent on the model ?
Ex. I've my GT-I9100 model with XWLPW build number. So this Siyah & Dorimanx kernels work on my phone ?
I searched for Philz-CWM6 kernel, but I found there are so many links with different build numbers, I'm able to find one, but got confused over the other links ?
If Philz is able to provide these many links, then why Siyah & Dorimanx provide only one link ? Is these kernels independent of build numbers ?
I'm just curious on flashing my phone for the first time, thats why asking these many questions.
Regards,
Hereticnine.
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Hello Sir.
I think if you gone use CWM you have to be aware of your Kernel number that why there are differente CWM according the reference of kernel if you gone use Siyah i think it depends if its ICS or Gingerbreed i think these are reasons But lets wait what the experts says.
vinayoni said:
So basicaly i need to put the .tar file inside the mobile via ODIN and restart the mobile phone!!!
And what about CWM do i need to do anything with CWM ? after uploading Siyah.? i mean if after uploading the Siyah do i need to get inside phone (vol up+power+central button) and do anything?????
Regards
Vinay
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No, It has to be done the same way u updated ur phone to ICS 4.0.4 using ODIN ma8
here u will only use the tar file of the kernel to flash using ODIN on PC
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hereticnine said:
Hi,
I read in some post that, flashing wrong kernel may brick the phone. So I'm confused on this "wrong" kernel ? What does this "wrong" kernel actually means ? Is it different from GT-I9100 variants or dependent on the model ?
Ex. I've my GT-I9100 model with XWLPW build number. So this Siyah & Dorimanx kernels work on my phone ?
I searched for Philz-CWM6 kernel, but I found there are so many links with different build numbers, I'm able to find one, but got confused over the other links ?
If Philz is able to provide these many links, then why Siyah & Dorimanx provide only one link ? Is these kernels independent of build numbers ?
I'm just curious on flashing my phone for the first time, thats why asking these many questions.
Regards,
Hereticnine.
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well u can flash a Kernel meant for I9100 only on I9100 phones not on I9100G for example , since I9100 and I9100g has different hardware architecture, and the kernel's are Hardware specific for u
Siyah and Dorimanx kernels are designed for I9100 ( international) and its variants M/P/T which all have the same basic Hardware ie Exynos Chip set (CPU) and Mali 400(GPU).
while the same Siyah and Dorimanx will not wrk on I9100G which has a Different hardware ie. Omap processor (CPU) with Power vx (GPU).
Sun90 said:
well u can flash a Kernel meant for I9100 only on I9100 phones not on I9100G for example , since I9100 and I9100g has different hardware architecture, and the kernel's are Hardware specific for u
Siyah and Dorimanx kernels are designed for I9100 ( international) and its variants M/P/T which all have the same basic Hardware ie Exynos Chip set (CPU) and Mali 400(GPU).
while the same Siyah and Dorimanx will not wrk on I9100G which has a Different hardware ie. Omap processor (CPU) with Power vx (GPU).
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Oh .. Thank you very much Sun90 !!!
It clears a lot of things to me. Now I think, I can flash a kernel which is designed for I9100 from this forum without any fear. I downloaded the Philz Kernel & dorimanx but a little bit dilemma stopped me from flashing.
Regards,
HereticNine.
hereticnine said:
Oh .. Thank you very much Sun90 !!!
It clears a lot of things to me. Now I think, I can flash a kernel which is designed for I9100 from this forum without any fear. I downloaded the Philz Kernel & dorimanx but a little bit dilemma stopped me from flashing.
Regards,
HereticNine.
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as long as ur phone model is I9100 ur safe on this section ma8
well what is ur dilemma ma8
tell me which rom ur using right now so that i can try to clear the same(dilemma) for u
Edit: sorry in ur earlier post u said it is XWLPW (that is ICS 4.0.4) hence u can flash the Dorimanx or Siyah kernel on it
Sun90 said:
Download the tar version of the latest siyah kernel from the link below, then put ur phone into Dwnld mode, open ODIN in ur pc and connect ur phone.
then select the dwnld'd file into the PDA section, and flash the same, it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
please select 'DOWNLOAD TAR (for Odin)' from the above link
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Hello .
Today i uploaded the siyah s2 v5.01.tar via ODIN and it install the CWM ;STweaks and Super su in my mobile S2;
what i should do now or how do i know that the mobile is rooted also the idea to root is to unblock the device from operator
To let you know that i do have Galaxy s Unlock allready installed but i think first i need to know if my device is rooted or not!!!!
Could somebody help me the next steps , please the idea to unblock the device ...........
Regards
Vinay
Sun90 said:
Download the tar version of the latest siyah kernel from the link below, then put ur phone into Dwnld mode, open ODIN in ur pc and connect ur phone.
then select the dwnld'd file into the PDA section, and flash the same, it will root ur phone and install the latest CWM recovery for u
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
please select 'DOWNLOAD TAR (for Odin)' from the above link
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Today i uploaded the siyah s2 v5.01.tar via ODIN and it install the CWM ;STweaks and Super su in my mobile S2;
what i should do now or how do i know that the mobile is rooted also the idea to root is to unblock the device from operator
To let you know that i do have Galaxy s Unlock allready installed but i think first i need to know if my device is rooted or not!!!!
Could somebody help me the next steps , please the idea to unblock the device ...........
Sun90 said:
as long as ur phone model is I9100 ur safe on this section ma8
well what is ur dilemma ma8
tell me which rom ur using right now so that i can try to clear the same(dilemma) for u
Edit: sorry in ur earlier post u said it is XWLPW (that is ICS 4.0.4) hence u can flash the Dorimanx or Siyah kernel on it
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Yipee !!
Today I flashed PhilZ Kernel & later tried Dorimanx Kernel too.
I like the Dorimanx kernel, it has several options.
BTW, how can I check / ensure that I'm free from Brickbug now ??
Regards,
Hereticnine.
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Hi
I have a samsung GSII GT-I9100 with the stock 4.0.4 . How can I root it?
Technical information :
Baseband version : I9100XXLQ6
build number : IMM76D.XWLPT
Kernel version : 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST 2012
P.S I'm new , so please explain the terminology. Thanks
Flash Siyah kernel through Odin.
arminale said:
Hi
I have a samsung GSII GT-I9100 with the stock 4.0.4 . How can I root it?
Technical information :
Baseband version : I9100XXLQ6
build number : IMM76D.XWLPT
Kernel version : 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST 2012
P.S I'm new , so please explain the terminology. Thanks
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flash the latest Siyah kernel v4.1.5, .tar file from ODIN to root ur phone ma8
link here Siyah kernel
ps- do please dwnld the .tar file extension and also backup ur phone before installing the same thro kies
A Few Problems
Sun90 said:
flash the latest Siyah kernel v4.1.5, .tar file from ODIN to root ur phone ma8
link here Siyah kernel
ps- do please dwnld the .tar file extension and also backup ur phone before installing the same thro kies
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Thanks but I have a few problems:
1. Your link doesn't work.
2. Where can I download odin?
3. How do you flash? Is it done trough a UI or by a command-line?
4. If I root my phone and install a custom ROM can I update my phone to samsung customized Jelly Bean?
arminale said:
Thanks but I have a few problems:
1. Your link doesn't work.
2. Where can I download odin?
3. How do you flash? Is it done trough a UI or by a command-line?
4. If I root my phone and install a custom ROM can I update my phone to samsung customized Jelly Bean?
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Visit this thread first: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Supercharged ParanoidAndroid 2.12
Dorimanx kernel 5.76B
GT I9100
Next phone: Galaxy NOTE II
1. Link works
2. Here
3. UI
4. I don't understand "samsung customized Jelly Bean".
arminale said:
Thanks but I have a few problems:
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1. Your link doesn't work.
have checked the link and its wrk'ng fine ma8
2. Where can I download odin?
U can search with typing 'Odin' in the search box of XDA u will get a lot of thread's having the same
3. How do you flash? Is it done trough a UI or by a command-line?
install 'odin' software on ur PC and follow any video guide on 'Odin flash' availble on Youtube
4. If I root my phone and install a custom ROM can I update my phone to samsung customized Jelly Bean?
no u cannot, for that u have to install back the Stock samsung rom,
also u can wait for a cpl of months and see since JB for s2 might be available in the month of November
What Happens After This?
Sun90 said:
1. Your link doesn't work.
have checked the link and its wrk'ng fine ma8
2. Where can I download odin?
U can search with typing 'Odin' in the search box of XDA u will get a lot of thread's having the same
3. How do you flash? Is it done trough a UI or by a command-line?
install 'odin' software on ur PC and follow any video guide on 'Odin flash' availble on Youtube
4. If I root my phone and install a custom ROM can I update my phone to samsung customized Jelly Bean?
no u cannot, for that u have to install back the Stock samsung rom,
also u can wait for a cpl of months and see since JB for s2 might be available in the month of November
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What exactly happens when I do this? Is my phone rooted? If yes how can I install ROMs or go back to samsungs stock 4.0.4?
Also , what happens to my data and contacts that are stored on the phone?
Do you think I should use this guide? (since I can't post links please go to theandroidsoul dot com /root-xxlpq/)
Thank you
P.S The link was working and and I couldn't access it because my network but everything is ok now
arminale said:
What exactly happens when I do this? Is my phone rooted? If yes how can I install ROMs or go back to samsungs stock 4.0.4?
Also , what happens to my data and contacts that are stored on the phone?
Do you think I should use this guide? (since I can't post links please go to theandroidsoul dot com /root-xxlpq/)
Thank you
P.S The link was working and and I couldn't access it because my network but everything is ok now
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if u do the same ur phone will be rooted and u can install some custom roms/kernels of ur choice from the siyah recovery and see if it suits ur requirements
after installing the Siyah kernel u will be safe from the 'Brick bug' the v4.0.4 is baned with
u can use 'Titanium backup' or 'My backup' apps from store and backup ur data/contacts on the phone after rooting
u can make a nandroid backup of ur phone with the stock firmware running now , so that in case u need to install stock rom back, u can simply restore this backup from recovery
New Siyah Version
Hi,
i also want to root my galaxy s2 device android 4.0.4 and i read the title. I think Siyahkernel is the best and safe way to root:good:.I found Siyah-s2-v.5.0.1 version at that link.Should i use v.5.0.1? or should i use that version you have given (v.4.1.5) ?
Thanks..
tarantula1234 said:
Hi,
i also want to root my galaxy s2 device android 4.0.4 and i read the title. I think Siyahkernel is the best and safe way to root:good:.I found Siyah-s2-v.5.0.1 version at that link.Should i use v.5.0.1? or should i use that version you have given (v.4.1.5) ?
Thanks..
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use the ver 4.1.5 to root ur phone ma8
Please tell me why do you suggest 4.1.5 and not SiyahKernel S2-v5.0.1?
voidzero said:
Please tell me why do you suggest 4.1.5 and not SiyahKernel S2-v5.0.1?
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Ok straight forward answer..
4.1.5 supports ICS ROM which is your current ROM
5.± siyah supports JB 4.1.2.
Surely you dnt want to mess lovely phone.. Do wht Sun90 is telling... I can proudly say he taught me how to love your S2.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
xDa_nightfury said:
Ok straight forward answer..
4.1.5 supports ICS ROM which is your current ROM
5.± siyah supports JB 4.1.2.
Surely you dnt want to mess lovely phone.. Do wht Sun90 is telling... I can proudly say he taught me how to love your S2.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Thanks for your answer. Yeah I was just curious. I did do what Sun90 said, and it worked! Yay!
xDa_nightfury said:
Ok straight forward answer..
4.1.5 supports ICS ROM which is your current ROM
5.± siyah supports JB 4.1.2.
Surely you dnt want to mess lovely phone.. Do wht Sun90 is telling... I can proudly say he taught me how to love your S2.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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thanks this thread's info + this guide at http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/10/17/how-to-root-xwlpw-android-404-ics-galaxy-s2-i9100/ allowed me to finally get off my backside and root my stock optus Galaxy S2 (GTI9100, 4.0.4, I9100XXLQ6) phone
Hi all,
well, I've read the site rules and watched carefully the video... I fully admit that I'm a noob and I'm ready to live with this status for a while
Despite this, I'll anyway post my questions, and I'm really grateful in advance for any help.
I want to root my SGS2 because I would like to install some specific apps and why not to change the rom to have something more "serious".
My actual config is as follow:
GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4
Base band: I9100BULP8
Kernel version: 3.0.15-1056084 [email protected] #3 SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13
Built: IMM76D.BULPG
I'm really not familiar with all terms used in the android space, I read several threads looking for a rooting manual and found quite good stuff. My actual worry is that I'm unable to find something (cf_root etc...) to use matching with my actual installed levels, can someone point me out on a sure rooted stuff and how to.
I don't want to have my phone out of order, this is the reason for this post. As stated I got confused and got lost with the wording used, ex: don't use this rom because if you have the eMMC chip with VYL00M (my case) etc... That's why thanks in advance !
Mo
you can flash siyah from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
its safe, got no eMMc erase bug...
Flashing siyah will gain you root after which you can flash any Rom of your choice..
Dont forget to make a nandroid backup..
cheers
kjplasma said:
you can flash siyah from this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
its safe, got no eMMc erase bug...
Flashing siyah will gain you root after which you can flash any Rom of your choice..
Dont forget to make a nandroid backup..
cheers
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Lol the poor guy ain't good with technical words, you see your current version of kernel probably has a serious issue called a brick bug, it renders the phone unusable and recovery is a hassle in case of soft brick, hard brick situation is unrecoverable. Install got brick bug app by chainfire and check whether you are vulnerable so you can be more cautious, installing cm roms and certain other roms are safe, before flashing you must check whether it is effected by eMMc brick bug, and do not perform any erase activity if you are effected by the bug.
Peace
Edit : If you are effected install via Odin only. And this bug is present only in ICS Roms currently, if you are in gb you are safe, and be careful about flashing stock ICS use safe custom roms which has eMMc Cap erase disabled.
Using GT - I9100
I thank those who give helpful comments
I expect the same from others.
Hi,
thank you both for your answers, Siyah looks a good alternative. Is there a specific version to use ?
Is installing a CF-root a more straight forward process ? Assuming to find the right one...
Thanks again
Mo
MoThan08 said:
Hi,
thank you both for your answers, Siyah looks a good alternative. Is there a specific version to use ?
Is installing a CF-root a more straight forward process ? Assuming to find the right one...
Thanks again
Mo
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Siyah is the best alternative for u ma8, as its brick bug free for sure and beeing the best kernel to root with gr8 success
u dwnld the tar file of siyah version 4.1.5 for S2 and flash the same by putting the file in 'PDA' section of 'ODIN' to root ur phone
u can google for lot of Youtube Video guides avilable for ODIN flash on ur s2
You can flash This from stock recovery (place the file in SD Card) and flash via stock recovery , then flash any custom Rom if you want to try JB , try NeatROM Lite v4.0 , after flashing this , you can just flash latest PhilZ Kernel v3.75 (Link in my signature )
Thanks for your help,
a last question (I hope) why the 4.1.5 version instead of the 5.0.1 ?
Stability issues ?
Have a good day
M
MoThan08 said:
Thanks for your help,
a last question (I hope) why the 4.1.5 version instead of the 5.0.1 ?
Stability issues ?
Have a good day
M
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first root ur phone using v4.1.5 and then upgrade it to v5.0.1
i dislike the siyah v5.0.1..best to use siyah 4.1.5
so basically steps:
1. Install clockwork mode recovery(CWM) through recovery mode
2. Install siyah 4.1.5 by installing zip from sd card
3. now install any rom of your choice and enjoy
OK I am a NOOB too but need some clarification I just replaced my i9100 do to a brick bug so I gotta get this right. I just checked the replaced motherboard and sure enough it also has the bug SO, I need to know as it does seem quite clear already but only say 90% so to make it ABSOLUTELY CLEAR in order to avoid the bug I simply have to use siyah 4.1.5 and then I am free to flash whatever, GB + ICS + JB / 4.0.4 , 4.1.1 whatever the bug ONLY applys to my understanding (correct me here) with stock recovery and original ICS kernel.
NEXT NOOB question often ROM's pack in a kernel what things could bring back a dangerous situation. Flashing ROM's ? (maybe include a dangerous kernel or something ?).... 2: apps? can I ever factory data wipe safely again or with siyah after the previous protocol is it safe ? ?
:silly::silly:Also really Confused !?!?!?!:silly::silly:
aviral1990 said:
i dislike the siyah v5.0.1..best to use siyah 4.1.5
so basically steps:
1. Install clockwork mode recovery(CWM) through recovery mode
2. Install siyah 4.1.5 by installing zip from sd card
3. now install any rom of your choice and enjoy
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Hey all,
just to let you know the status. I installed Siyah 4.1.5 using Odin as advised by Sun90 and everything went perfectly smooth.
Thank you !
I think my mext move will be first to install a good backup tool then to scout for other rom like cyanogen etc...
@futiless,
as I said using Odin, it's safe ! I read that dual boot is now available with the latest version of Siyah, that could be the answer for trying new roms while preserving a working one. For sure I'll test it.
Thanks again for your help
M
Hello,
I recently got a gift from a friend in the form of a Samsung Galaxy S2.
Last time I've owned a samsung phone was before the smartphone era, however I am familiar with other smartphones running android.
This phone, has the following info:
Android Version: 2.3.5.
Baseband Version: I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI8-CL616395 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
Kies Info --> PDA:KI8 / PHONE:KI4 / CSC:KI2 (ODK)
If I try to update with Kies it says that my device's current firmware is not supported to update via Kies.
From what I've researched, the region code at the end (ODK) means that the phone was originally purchased in Sweden. Will that be a problem?
As far as I know the phone was not locked when I got it since I'm using a different carrier in a different country.
I tried to look up codes for Galaxy S2 that can tell me if the phone has a locked bootloader, if it can be unlocked, etc, but without any success.
So my questions are the following:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
justinhd said:
1. How can I update the phone to the most recent samsung firmware?
2. I know that official firmware comes with a lot of bloatware and I wish to get rid of it, and for that I need root, how do you do it on a samsung?
(i have no idea where to begin since my last phone's software/steps followed seem to be completely different)
3. Is there a way to change the firmware/region code or whatever to the country I'm currently residing in?
and last but not least, any suggestions on what I should do?
Cheers and thanks.
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1. Afaik Kies will only update if you are using the stock firmware from the country you are connecting from. Custom firmwares will not work. The easiest way to flash the latest stock firmware is via Odin.
2. Install a kernel that roots your phone like Siyah or Dorimanx.
3. Search for threads in XDA about how to change your CRC.
Hello Megaritis,
Thank you for your reply.
Regarding the CRC, I need to change it to the country i'm residing in only if I plan on updating my phone via Kies, right?
I'm not planning on flashin JB just yet because i think it still needs some polishing. I want to flash an official ICS ROM on Siyah's Kernel.
My current to do is:
1. Get Odin, and flash the new kernel.
2. Get an official ICS ROM and flash it.
3. Get Titanium Backup and remove the bloatware if any.
4. Use the phone.
Anything else I should do / know?
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
???
justinhd said:
Soo...here is where I am so far:
1. Downloaded SiyahKernel v5.0.1.
2. Downloaded PDA and CSC firmware for the country I reside in (from SamMobile.com).
Whats next? Stick them all into Odin and hope for the best?
PDA -> PDA
CSC -> CSC
PHONE -> SiyahKernel
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Instead of doing all this together I suggest you just flash neat rom Lite (ics version, the latest v4 is JB) its the stock firmware with every bloatware removed and it is pre-rooted. Even v4 is pretty much stable and cool too as it is based on the leaked stock JB.
And several flashable addon are also available for it.
And If you are going to proceed with what you downloaded, flash Siyah after flashing the stock firmware.
Also before you proceed I suggest you check for brick bug, which can potentially superbrick your phone, Stock ICS 4.0.4 Kernel contains the problematic command, if you are effected, never perform any wipe or erase or reset with the stock kernel, just flash Siyah before doing all that.
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Could you post a small walkthrough on how I do that?
EDIT: My current android version is 2.3.5. and I plan to flash 4.0.3. stock and then remove bloatware.
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess. And it contains v3 Siyah just flash the newest (which you downloaded) one if you feel like it(it's pretty much better)
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king_below_my_lord said:
This is the link to the post with detailed instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
Remember "neat rom Lite" is suggested not just "neat rom" , and read the forum and instructions carefully.
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NeatROM v3 is ICS I guess.
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And how do i check for that brick bug?
justinhd said:
And how do i check for that brick bug?
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There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
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There is an app called eMMc check in play store, but you don't need to worry if you're flashing a custom rom only the stock 4.0.4 has it.
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Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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justinhd said:
Right.
I flashed CF-Root in order to root the current os.
Now, I wanna flash to 4.0.3. first. I downloaded an archive with a tar from sammobile.com from a carrier in my country.
How do I aproach this?
I put the .tar i downloaded in PDA in ODIN, and flash that first, and then put the Siyah tar in the PHONE field in ODIN and flash that second?
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
Edit : Don't flash it via phone, it should be done via PDA.
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king_below_my_lord said:
So long story short if you want to perform a factory reset,wipe do it from a kernel that is deemed safe like Siyah latest (v5.0.1 I guess).
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Siyah must be flashed later again via PDA.
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I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
justinhd said:
I get what you're saying, both files go into PDA and they get flashed separatly, Siyah being the second in line.
But I have the following problem, or do i?
My current kernel is XWKI8 and as far as I know you can't flash different CSC/FIRMWARE if its not compatible with the kernel.
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Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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king_below_my_lord said:
Yes, so flash Siyah first, then the rest.
When I was referring to flashing Siyah I meant updating it, but if you have an incompatible kernel you must flash siyah first.
But if you are flashing a stock firmware (not tampered with) the kernel doesn't matter as the PDA file contains it and will overwrite the existing one with a compatible one.
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Agreed, I raised the problem only because sammobile.com's info on the file i downloaded doesn't list a kernel and I assumed that it only contains the PDA and CSC.
So if you are flashing with tar files you most probably don't need to worry about kernel, for example in neat rom Lite v3 it includes Siyah v3, but in case of flashing zip files you need a compatible kernel before hand.
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In some cases PDA file won't contain kernel in such a package the kernel will be given separately, like the CSC file.
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Bro just make sure what kind of file do you have? A zip or a tar? Flashing a zip(it's done via CWM) - - >compatible kernel required
Flashing a tar(via Odin) - - >if kernel included nothing to worry just flash.
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Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
justinhd said:
Hmm, I think the .tar file does contain everything needed, even though i flashed siyah first....
I guess i'll have to re-flash it after its done.
By the way, any idea how I remove those flash counts?
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Usb jig is your hardware and easiest option you can get it from eBay, or since you are using ICS, triangle away by chainfire will do the trick you can get it for free from his forum or you can buy him a beer and buy it from the play store.
Triangle Away is pretty easy too... Lol
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Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
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Okay so its done. For some reason the android version is indeed 4.0.4 but the phone is okay, i downloaded that app and it states that the chip is ok and again, for some other reason, its still rooted, i don't know if the tar i had contained a kernel or not, but its all good now. I HOPE.
EDIT: Wops....spoke too soon, i saw the superuser app on my home screen and I assumed its rooted, but its not. Gotta re-flash siyah's kernel now.
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Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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king_below_my_lord said:
Good work.. And lol.. Many has done that mistake and the cry about it in the forums.. Lol..
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Well, I flashed the kernel but now titanium backup is stuck at Searching Application Data, but it did prompt me for root priviledges... :|
EDIT: Meh...it was probably stuck because it was trying to access the SD card but my cable was still plugged in....fixed.
Now, i have one last question for the night: now i have 2 "root" apps in my homescreen, one is superuser and the other is supersu, judging by the fact that the "superuser" one was there when I first booted, I suspect that its useless and the supersu is the one with the root. How do I remove it?
would anyone be kind enough to point me to the appropriate threads for an all-in-one guide to root and flash cwm on my i9100 so i can flash cm10.
i have spent around 2-3 hours reading lots of guides, scouting xda and using the search function but everything feels so scattered and confusing to me.
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build number (not sure if you need this?)
Leoncc said:
would anyone be kind enough to point me to the appropriate threads for an all-in-one guide to root and flash cwm on my i9100 so i can flash cm10.
i have spent around 2-3 hours reading lots of guides, scouting xda and using the search function but everything feels so scattered and confusing to me.
gt-i9100
android version 4.1.2
baseband i9100buls1
kernal 3.0.31 -889555
build number (not sure if you need this?)
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Try the 'Philz' kernel ma8, its a stock based Custom JB kernel which can be flashed from ur stock recovery to root and install latest Cwm recovery for u
Link Here ======> PHILZ Kernel
PS- the bold thing (Build number) in ur post is pretty much needed to select the right kernel
Sun90 said:
Try the 'Philz' kernel ma8, its a stock based Custom JB kernel which can be flashed from ur stock recovery to root and install latest Cwm recovery for u
Link Here ======> PHILZ Kernel
PS- the bold thing (Build number) in ur post is pretty much needed to select the right kernel
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Oh I see now, I wasn't looking at the build number on the phone just the kernal version...
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I don't understand which one to download, there is so many what bit of the kernal on my phone am I supposed to be relating too?
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Build Number? post details of the same
Hi guys!
Soryy for this beginner question but i am confused reading the post for rooting S II. And i dont know which kernels or firmware i should download to root my phone.Someone has suggested me to flash siyahkernel S2-v5.0.1...
I dont want to brick my phone so please help me out here. Details of my phone are----
PDA:I9100BVLPJ
PHONE:I9100BVLPE
CSC:I9100TMULPJ
Here's a sure way to root without bricking:
1. Search for "root i9100 4.0.4".
2. Read those threads completely.
3. Search for "emmc brickbug".
4. Read those threads completely.
5. Read about "flashing via odin" and "siyah kernel".
6. Read about "recovery and download" modes.
7. Flash siyah v5.0.1 via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
Here's a sure way to root without bricking:
1. Search for "root i9100 4.0.4".
2. Read those threads completely.
3. Search for "emmc brickbug".
4. Read those threads completely.
5. Read about "flashing via odin" and "siyah kernel".
6. Read about "recovery and download" modes.
7. Flash siyah v5.0.1 via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Thanks for your help man...From your steps i think that i should first download and Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar file.In my case this file CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPJ-v5.3-CWM5.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
As for emmc brickbug,i checked through emmc brickbug check app,it says sane chip..
I know about fashing via odin.i had flash official firmware before..
And i now know about recovery and download modes. Then what should i flash then cf-root or siyah kernel... or both.And other thing i forget to mention its uk version with t-mobile carrier...
tatsuya giri said:
Thanks for your help man...From your steps i think that i should first download and Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar file.In my case this file CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPJ-v5.3-CWM5.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
As for emmc brickbug,i checked through emmc brickbug check app,it says sane chip..
I know about fashing via odin.i had flash official firmware before..
And i now know about recovery and download modes. Then what should i flash then cf-root or siyah kernel... or both.And other thing i forget to mention its uk version with t-mobile carrier...
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Siyah does not support tmobile version it only supports international gti9100 as per my knowledge
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Shahan_mik3 said:
Siyah does not support tmobile version it only supports international gti9100 as per my knowledge
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Awwww my bad....u meant tmob as carrier
Anyway for ur question
flashing siyah is enough no need of flashing both
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You're thinking of the SGH-T989 which was sold by T-Mobile in the US, those sold in the UK are I9100's. Using Siyah in this instance is fine.
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Siyah does not support tmobile version it only supports international gti9100 as per my knowledge
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Awwww my bad....u meant tmob as carrier
Anyway for ur question
flashing siyah is enough no need of flashing both
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Yeah I was saying about GT-I9100 with tmobile...thanks
And should i be able to flash any other ROM after rooting.. through siyah?
Yes. You'll have a rooted phone + CWM & you'll be able to flash whatever you want from there/backup/restore quickly & easily.
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Yes. You'll have a rooted phone + CWM & you'll be able to flash whatever you want from there/backup/restore quickly & easily.
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After rooting,First i should backup,right? And a question was can i unroot back to the same normal stage?
Yep. As soon as you root the phone, do a nandroid backup thru CWRecovery, and also do an EFS backup (can't stress enough how important this is); get kTool from the thread on here (search for it) or Google Play, keep one copy of the EFS backup on your PC/somewhere away from the phone and another on your external SD card if you have one in your phone.
Edit - For anyone who doesn't get why an EFS backup is so important, read this thread. Whole thing could have been avoided by having a backup, and unless this is the transient firmware related thing that causes the IMEI to disappear sporadically & re-appear, this guy will be making a trip to a service centre.
Suggestion after u flash siyah and root ur device
Flash mcm siyah 17 / 2 through cwm its very goood performance wise as well as very stable
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Yep. As soon as you root the phone, do a nandroid backup thru CWRecovery, and also do an EFS backup (can't stress enough how important this is); get kTool from the thread on here (search for it) or Google Play, keep one copy of the EFS backup on your PC/somewhere away from the phone and another on your external SD card if you have one in your phone.
Edit - For anyone who doesn't get why an EFS backup is so important, read this thread. Whole thing could have been avoided by having a backup, and unless this is the transient firmware related thing that causes the IMEI to disappear sporadically & re-appear, this guy will be making a trip to a service centre.
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Yes thank you. I have backed up EFS using EFS pro.And nandroid as well..
Good work You're all set then.
Shahan_mik3 said:
Suggestion after u flash siyah and root ur device
Flash mcm siyah 17 / 2 through cwm its very goood performance wise as well as very stable
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Do you want me to flash this file Siyah-v5-MCM-i9100-vsync_sysfs-20130217. ?
but I have already rooted and backed up .....if i flash mcm siyah again it means i have to re-back up the ROM right?
tatsuya giri said:
Can i have a link to the file i dont get it. thanks in advance...
but I have already rooted and backed up .....if i flash mcm siyah again it means i have to re-back up the ROM right?
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No, your nandroid backup doesn't contain kernel backup, so backing up is actually not necessary, but sometimes an other kernel can be incompatible with your rom and will result in a bootloop no matter what you do so you will have to re flash the original kernel that came with the rom or flash another possibly compatible kernel.
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king_below_my_lord said:
No, your nandroid backup doesn't contain kernel backup, so backing up is actually not necessary, but sometimes an other kernel can be incompatible with your rom and will result in a bootloop no matter what you do so you will have to re flash the original kernel that came with the rom or flash another possibly compatible kernel.
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What is my original kernel? How do i know that? Is it BVLPJ...?
Dude u can flash kernel any number of time no need of backing up.to flash kernel follow this step
Download kernel wipe and save it in sd card
Download the kernel u want
Goto cwm recovery
Install from sd card
Than install kernel wipe (it wipe ur previous kernel data and settings)
Than install kernel and reboot
Thats it
For link just type mcm siyah 17/2
IMPORTANT Before flashing any kernel check if the kernel is compatible with ics
Y r u still on ics?? mm Curios
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And you two had to go and confuse the **** out of her why exactly ? She asked how to root the phone, she got clear/concise info on how to do that plus advice to backup. Then you clowns had to unnecessarily put your two bob in & tell her she should be flashing blah blah blah.
Bottom line is, you don't need to flash anything else from this point on if you don't want to.
I strongly suggest you read up on a bunch of roms and/or kernels in the development sections; reading the first couple of pages & say, the last 20 pages of a thread will give you the instructions for flashing that particular rom or kernel (always on the first page & always very clear), the features & what roms/Android versions it's compatible with, and also people's experiences with recent builds of the rom/kernel. Then you can make a decision on a rom/kernel to try with eyes open rather than guessing & relying on poor quality instructions on what you should be doing/how to do it.
Edit - And a nandroid doesn't backup a kernel; oh really ? Um yeah, it does, because a nandroid is a precise snapshot of your phone at the time you take it. The only things that don't get backed up are the modem & your external SD card.
Shahan_mik3 said:
Dude u can flash kernel any number of time no need of backing up.to flash kernel follow this step
Download kernel wipe and save it in sd card
Download the kernel u want
Goto cwm recovery
Install from sd card
Than install kernel wipe (it wipe ur previous kernel data and settings)
Than install kernel and reboot
Thats it
For link just type mcm siyah 17/2
IMPORTANT Before flashing any kernel check if the kernel is compatible with ics
Y r u still on ics?? mm Curios
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Do i need to download kernel wipe? or i just go to recovery mode......wipe cache partition.........wipe dalvik cache........and then install that mcm siyah kernel..?
I had rooted yesterday.... before i had updated from kies and jelly bean for uk tmobile version is not available.....so.....
But now i am thinking of flashing jelly bean neatrom lite....Need a suggestion here please which should be good...
Rom suggestions/recommendations are forbidden here for a whole host of reasons (there's a stickied thread at the top of Q&A with exactly why), and that's why I said what I said in my last post about reading up.
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Rom suggestions/recommendations are forbidden here for a whole host of reasons (there's a stickied thread at the top of Q&A with exactly why), and that's why I said what I said in my last post about reading up.
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Hey man! I am a guy. never mind...
sorry i didnt know about that forbidden thing.. anyway...thanks for helping so much...i will read about Roms and kernels...
and last thing was how i do know about compatibility between particular rom and kernels..?
and can i flash official firmware of another regions?or sholud it be match with LPJ...