Im tired of this samsung bloaty crappy s***. Im going to root and install a custom rom.
If i flash latest Siyah 1.8.4 tar as PDA in Odin 1.85, am i rooted then?
perhaps ask in one of the Siyah threads?
Use CF root is the normal method .
jje
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I just updated to firmware 2.3.5, and my Baseband version is I9100XXKI4 and my Kernel version is I9100XWKI8. Build number is GINGERBREAD.XWI8.
So if i am going to flash with Odin, what do I flash? I have found a insecure Zip-files with XXKI4 and another with XWKI8, but I am not sure wich one of them would work. I rooted the phone on 2.3.3, and then I flashed the kernel, but now i'm not sure, since XWKI8 is my baseband version. I know this is a little noobie, but I want to root my phone and not brick it.
So my question is, flash with XWKI8 or XXKI4
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azeller09 said:
I just updated to firmware 2.3.5, and my Baseband version is I9100XXKI4 and my Kernel version is I9100XWKI8. Build number is GINGERBREAD.XWI8.
So if i am going to flash with Odin, what do I flash? I have found a insecure Zip-files with XXKI4 and another with XWKI8, but I am not sure wich one of them would work. I rooted the phone on 2.3.3, and then I flashed the kernel, but now i'm not sure, since XWKI8 is my baseband version. I know this is a little noobie, but I want to root my phone and not brick it.
So my question is, flash with XWKI8 or XXKI4
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The easiest way to root your phone is to flash CF-Root kernel.
Here is Chainfire's thread => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root.
Please read first post.
For your current ROM, you should flash CF-Root kernel for XW_NEE_KI8 from 6. post.
That's all !
After flashing this kernel (by using PDA section of Odin), you will see a yellow triangle when booting.
In the second post, Chainfire described how to get rid of the yellow triangle after rooting.
The needed stock kernel for your ROM can be downloaded from Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278.
You can use the XWKI8 stock kernel from the second post.
The password to extract the file is also written in the post.
But you do not need to remove the yellow triangle.
It is optional and up to you.
Good luck !
Thank you!
curioct said:
Search for zergrush and sgs2
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Yes, zergRush exploit (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653) method is also an option to root the phone.
Intratech has described this method in his first post as "Quick Root Guide".
Very "elegant", because you do not get a yellow triangle and the binary counter won't be incremented.
But as you are a "Noobie", I recommend to flash a rooted kernel (such as CF-Root kernel) to root your phone, which is more simple.
If you read Intratech's Quick Root Guide and feel confident to root your phone like that, then use this method.
If not, stick to Chainfire's CF-Root method.
It is your choice.
Well, I'm not that noob, I rooted my HTC Desire and SGS2 on 2.3.3, but I was just a little confused with this one
Dear Forum,
I have rooted my Galaxy S II one year ago using Odin and a custom kernel from the forum here. Now I tried to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 but it does not work. So I think the kernel could be the problem and wanted to flash an other one, but here comes the question.
My phone says that I have the I019XXKDJ baseband and I9100XWKDD-CL kernel version. In the Post of CF with the list of roms I could not find these versions ( endings? )
Could someone please tell me what to do?
Best regards
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Looks like you have the I9100 model so after reading the first few posts from the link above, select a firmware to download and flash via Odin.
They are stock official firmware and once your in download mode and ready to flash with Odin I don't think the kernel will affect things.
Be prepared to wipe or factory reset just in case. CWM nandroid backup and titanium backup etc.
After that checkout chainfires cfroot kernels to root your phone.
That's what I would do anyway.
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Tibhar said:
Dear Forum,
I have rooted my Galaxy S II one year ago using Odin and a custom kernel from the forum here. Now I tried to update from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 but it does not work. So I think the kernel could be the problem and wanted to flash an other one, but here comes the question.
No if you flashed you lost Kies update path .
My phone says that I have the I019XXKDJ baseband and I9100XWKDD-CL kernel version. In the Post of CF with the list of roms I could not find these versions ( endings? )
As said you need to read the post regarding kernel versions in CF root thread .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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tl, dr: brand new SG S2. Want to get CF-Root v5 CWM5, CM9, Siyah kernel 3.
I've been reading a lot of threads here lately, but I'm still confused about some things.
I'm new to android, but not so new to most concepts mentioned as I'm a linux user.
So I have a brand new SG S2 and want to root it and install CM9 (ICS) in it.
But before that, ideally I'd like to backup my phone (rom + efs). But to do that I have to flash CF-root, which itself modifies the stock kernel. So I'll lose my stock kernel.
1) Any work around to this? In linux?
My understanding is that this will get me the yellow triangle. And on CF thread he explains how to get rid of it. But the problem is that I checked the stock kernel thread here and I don't see my firmware there.
(4) Find an original Samsung signed stock kernel (preferably from the same stock firmware you have, but it's not terribly important)
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My firmware is PDA: I9100BUKG2 and PHONE: I9100BUKG1.
Do I only need to care about the KG1/KG2 reference? And which one is more important the PDA or PHONE?
So for example would XWKG1 do the trick?
There is also the issue of CF-Root upgrade. For my phone only CF-Root v4.1-CWM4 is available (I have PDA *KG2 and PHONE *KG1).
2) So after I flash CF-Root v4.1-CWM4, get root, backup my phone with CWM and k-tool, can I upgrade to CF-Root v5? Or am I stuck to v4?
Chainfire said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Other kernels
Replacing CF-Root with other kernels and vice-versa sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't. I don't have a list.
When going from CF-Root to another kernel, root will usually stay, while CWM will be lost (unless the other kernel also includes it), but there should not be issues. The CWM Manager app may remain, but probably won't do anything useful.
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3) Does this means it's impossible to upgrade to CF-Root v5 or to use the Siyah kernel?
How can I solve this?
Sorry if this post is somewhat confusing, I'm a bit confused myself
Thanks for any help.
Pmed u dude
Mod or Die
1.) There are a few BUKG2 on samfirmware.com. Not sure which one your provider is though. Once you upgrade to ICS (CM9(, you can use the triangle away in the original development thread to remove the yellow triangle and reset counter (works only for ICS) so that is one option for you.
Regarding the kernel, go under settings, about phone and see what it says under kernel (KG1 or KG2).
2) Once you root and get CWM, you can just flash a different kernel with the updated CWM to get v5. You could also just install the siyah kernel from V4 as it comes with its own version of CWM.
3) You will be fine with flashing most kernels from CF-kernel. Most kernel for the i9100 in xda includes CWM or sometimes its own version of CWM.
I used zergrush exploit to root my gf her i9100 with 2.3.5. Used root explorer to grab efs directory.
Then i had root so i could use mobile odin. Now phone is on litening 4.0.3 ics rom probably still with gb bootloader.
No triangle yet
Gonna flash ics bootloader through odin and move to cm9 nightlies tomorrow.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk
The zergrush exploit requires
(1) make sure u have installed adb drivers for ur device
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What exactly does this mean?
Do I need to install the SDK? Or do I only need the adb executable file? Or is there any SG S2 specific file that I need to download?
Thanks
EDIT: in linux it only requires setting up a udev rules file
developer.android.com/guide/developing/device.html
Also went with the zergrush, and after that kTool to flash CF-root CWM kernel.
How can I install the stock ICS update on the S2 without rooting? I know it is available as an OTA but I don't get it here in Malta. I tried to pass the phone over a proxy but it did not work.
Thanks!
cachiama said:
How can I install the stock ICS update on the S2 without rooting? I know it is available as an OTA but I don't get it here in Malta. I tried to pass the phone over a proxy but it did not work.
Thanks!
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Flashing via Odin does not require root.
Go to google and type Galaxy S2 stock roms. You will find a thread in xda or androidforums both are fine.You download them, in the both threads you will find detail instructions on how to flash it.
When you download a rom make sure it is the latest version [ for gb 3.7 I think ] and it should have a stock kernel.
If you want to stick to the stock kernel but you want to be rooted you flash CF root for your rom.
But flashing a custom rom makes absolutely no-sense whatsoever.
If you cant find a stable rom you can try GadgetCheck's Revolution rom.
It is really stable with no bugs, and the DarkKnight kernel is their project which is considered as the best GB kernel by me.
Good luck.As the guy mentioned, you flash custom roms with Odin, you dont need to be rooted.
Coltie said:
Go to google and type Galaxy S2 stock roms. You will find a thread in xda or androidforums both are fine.You download them, in the both threads you will find detail instructions on how to flash it.
When you download a rom make sure it is the latest version [ for gb 3.7 I think ] and it should have a stock kernel.
If you want to stick to the stock kernel but you want to be rooted you flash CF root for your rom.
But flashing a custom rom makes absolutely no-sense whatsoever.
If you cant find a stable rom you can try GadgetCheck's Revolution rom.
It is really stable with no bugs, and the DarkKnight kernel is their project which is considered as the best GB kernel by me.
Good luck.As the guy mentioned, you flash custom roms with Odin, you dont need to be rooted.
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WARNING THIS REPLY IS WRONG IN MANY RESPECTS .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Or use CHECKFUS to download and flash via ODIN .
Kernel is part of the firmware and not a separate item .
You rarely flash a custom rom with ODIN .
EW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
JJEgan said:
WARNING THIS REPLY IS WRONG IN MANY RESPECTS .
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Or use CHECKFUS to download and flash via ODIN .
Kernel is part of the firmware and not a separate item .
You rarely flash a custom rom with ODIN .
EW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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The only wrong thing in this post, is that I have written a custom rom instead of stock.
Coltie said:
The only wrong thing in this post, is that I have written a custom rom instead of stock.
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When you download a rom make sure it is the latest version [ for gb 3.7 I think ] and it should have a stock kernel.
>>> Does not have to be the latest version +all firmware has a kernel.
>>>>>>> CF root replaces the stock kernel with non stock warranty voiding kernel .>>>> But flashing a custom rom makes absolutely no-sense whatsoever.
That reply is both ignorant and stupid .
>>>and in the next sentence try Gadgets custom rom ???
Over to you Mr T
jje
Hi, I recently got a galaxy s2 and have been wanting to root it. It has vodafone branding but is unlocked. I've searched everywhere and cannot find a single tutorial to root what my phone is running. I really need help.
Model number:
GT-I9100
Android version:
4.0.4
Baseband version
I9100BULP8
Build number:
IMM76D.BULPG
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks
Me too! Anybody help please. GAZ are you out there?
If you just want to root, and not flash a custom rom, then follow method 1 here. It's really easy to do from stock recovery.
If you also want to flash a custom rom later, go here and find the correct PhilZ-cwm6 modified stock kernel to flash from stock recovery. Also very easy
That is good advice. It really is stupidly easy, just copy the zip file to your phone's memory (internal or external, doesn't matter), reboot in recovery mode, then install the zip file. That's it, your phone is rooted.
Note that once you're rooted your device is modified so OTA updates probably won't work and Kies may refuse to do firmware updates any longer.
Therefore you might consider invest in a copy of Mobile Odin Pro. That enables you to flash firmware updates straight from your phone, and to retain root during the flashing. Super.
It's easier to flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via odin and use triangle away app
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
krayndr said:
It's easier to flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via odin and use triangle away app
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/?p=1536
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^^This
Best option.
How can that be easier than downloading a zip file to the phone and flash it in recovery? You don't have to use triangle away that way...
Maybe Siyah kernel is better, and maybe not for a noob...
Siyah kernel is better for a noob because its universal, you don't have to match basebands
Also by the time you have downloaded the right file and put it on your phone, i'd be already rooted with siyah
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