Ok, so this is my 3rd time rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2, my first ROM was a lighting one, If I can recall, that was rooted roughly 2 years ago, last year, I decided to go back to the STOCK rom and now, I want to install the JellyBam rom BUT apparently, I need CWM which I don't have and if I can recall, when I rooted my phone the first time, I don't think CWM existed back then unless it's that VOLUME-DOWN+POWER button thingy.
Anyway, I have an idea but just don't know how to get CWM, I know there are guides but they're outdated thus unreliable because there are updated ROMS and KERNELS. Now, on Jellybam's official site, it says I need CWM, I've downloaded an APP on the android "Rom Manager" but it says my phone needs to be rooted, I got ODIN but I just don't know what the heck do I use to root my phone with, I also downloaded the CM10.1 kernel because apparently, it has a better life efficiency. I've done far to many search and now, the information I came across is everywhere and I can't seem to piece it together.
P.S > I was reading this guide aswell http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290 but just don't get this "CWM-Kernel" and how to get it. Do I need to flash my phone again? How do I check?
PHONE INFORMATION
Model Number : GT-I9100
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband Version : I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version :
3.0.15-1056084
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55:24 KST
2012
Build number : IMM76D.XWLPW
P.S.S > This CM10.1 kernel I downloaded comes with CWM but the question is, how the heck do I install it? There's 2 folders and a Boot image, the folders are "META-INF' and "system", I suppose these files goes on your phone/sd card and from CWM, you install it from there but how can I install it if I don't have CWM?
http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/10/17/how-to-root-xwlpw-android-404-ics-galaxy-s2-i9100/
Just follow this guide to root ur phone again
Given the many threads (and different methods) for rooting a phone available here, why on earth would you link to a method on another site ?
I trust you're going to be around to hold the OP's hand when the inevitable questions come up if he/she has problems ?
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Hi everyone
I upgraded my OS from Android 2.3.3 to 4.0.3 ICS using Kies, however I am now having trouble rooting. I've spent the last 3 hours looking for a way to root my current version of Android, however could not find any insecure kernel that matches my exact baseband version (XXLPR) and my kernel version (XWLP3). I installed this firmware but S2Root seems to think it's not actually insecure/rootable. I did find other firmwares/kernels (on this as well as other sites) that seem to match my current version (at least the XW bit), but judging by the comments, they all seem to have a higher than average incidence of booting/WiFi problems.
Can anyone advise where I should get a insecure kernel that is appropriate for me to use in Odin, in order to then proceed to use S2Root? I'd greatly appreciate any advice, many thanks!
PS: I am using a S2 I9100 that used to be on O2 UK, now unlocked.
A stupid title .
B posted in wrong section question = q&A
Root + CWM .
Read the instructions first in full .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
THanks! WHat happens if I use a kernel version that's different from the baseband version currently on my phone (XWLP3), for instance if I install CF-Root-SGS2_XW_KPN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5 instead of CF-Root-SGS2_XW_O2U_LP3-v5.4-CWM5?
Kaboom.......lol
Nothing will happen either it will boot or go into boot loop
OK.. well, going into boot loop sounds like getting brickified to me Or not necessarily? I.e. can you just put the phone into download mode again and try a different kernel?
Boot loop is not brick.
Flashing stock kernel usually fix it.
Yes you can always use Odin if you messed it up a lot
before anyone kicks my butt, I just wanted to know on how to update my Samsung Galaxy S1 Anycall M110s (korea version) to Gingerbread 2.3?
Sounds a stupid question but i'm coming from an iOS environment and haven't used an android, tried googling for a several days already but since there were hundreds of posts different methods, different tools im at a lost on where to start or on how to use it.
Model Number: SHW-M110S
Baseband: M11S.DH09.2134.ST
Build: ECLAIR.DI03
Kernel: 2.6.29
Im running 2.1 right now
i've tried looking for a post on how to root and update but their post were around 2010 or early 2011 and i've come across to some posts that flashing or whatever can brick my phone.
if its possible can anyone help me in doing this, or if you have free time can you give me a step by step procedure + where i could download the tools coz i've downloaded like tons of files in parts and could not get them to compile as one file so im reaaaaaaaaally puzzled.
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joker1210 said:
before anyone kicks my butt, I just wanted to know on how to update my Samsung Galaxy S1 Anycall M110s (korea version) to Gingerbread 2.3?
Sounds a stupid question but i'm coming from an iOS environment and haven't used an android, tried googling for a several days already but since there were hundreds of posts different methods, different tools im at a lost on where to start or on how to use it.
Model Number: SHW-M110S
Baseband: M11S.DH09.2134.ST
Build: ECLAIR.DI03
Kernel: 2.6.29
Im running 2.1 right now
i've tried looking for a post on how to root and update but their post were around 2010 or early 2011 and i've come across to some posts that flashing or whatever can brick my phone.
if its possible can anyone help me in doing this, or if you have free time can you give me a step by step procedure + where i could download the tools coz i've downloaded like tons of files in parts and could not get them to compile as one file so im reaaaaaaaaally puzzled.
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So ive went ahead and download odin 1.3 and odin 3.3 which one should i be using? I also have tegrak kernel and i dont know where to start
i hope somebody helps me soon, i don't want to be tagged as spammer but my post keeps on getting buried, am i even in the right place to post this?
joker1210 said:
i hope somebody helps me soon, i don't want to be tagged as spammer but my post keeps on getting buried, am i even in the right place to post this?
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visit PIT STOP, link below and you will have more than you need and use this Forum
How to Uninstall the pre-installed Apps From M110s
joker1210 said:
before anyone kicks my butt, I just wanted to know on how to update my Samsung Galaxy S1 Anycall M110s (korea version) to Gingerbread 2.3?
Sounds a stupid question but i'm coming from an iOS environment and haven't used an android, tried googling for a several days already but since there were hundreds of posts different methods, different tools im at a lost on where to start or on how to use it.
Model Number: SHW-M110S
Baseband: M11S.DH09.2134.ST
Build: ECLAIR.DI03
Kernel: 2.6.29
Im running 2.1 right now
i've tried looking for a post on how to root and update but their post were around 2010 or early 2011 and i've come across to some posts that flashing or whatever can brick my phone.
if its possible can anyone help me in doing this, or if you have free time can you give me a step by step procedure + where i could download the tools coz i've downloaded like tons of files in parts and could not get them to compile as one file so im reaaaaaaaaally puzzled.
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Okay man! sorry for this late infact from a few hours back I was also a newbie to this M110s!
it is the simplest thing one can do in his life!
Okay, first thing is first!
1. You have to download the TEGRAK KERNNEL! (Available in Pit Shop)
2. Also you need odin 1.85 (as I used it)
3. Open up the odin! There under PDA click Browse and select the above downloaded kernel.
4. Switch off your phone!
5. Press Home Button+Power Key, to take your phone in download mode.
6. Now connect with the PC!
7. There will appear Yellow Color, with a com port written in black!
8. Click on the "Start" button.
9. This will start flashing your kernel! And if you did it well then you will soon see PASS in a green box!
10. After a few minutes BOOOOOOOOOMMMM!!! your phone is on a new Kernel now
Now Secondly, you have to do the following things!
1. Start your phone and go to "PlayStore".
2. Search "TEGRAK KERNEL".
3. This will open up the links, click the link with a name "Tegrak Kernel" (if you gonna select any other then you will be responsible for the consequences)
4. Download, install and open up the app!
5. Now you can see the list, tap on the one named Enable tegrak lagfix(all)
6. This will reboot your system leave your phone until the magic start up your phone completely!
7. After the phone is started up now go to the tegrak kernel again and tap on Enable rooting
8. Just click OKAY!
Now is the real time SHOWTIME!
1. Open up the PlayStore
2. Search for "Titanium Backup"
3. Download, install and open up the app!
4. This will say alot of things to agree read them and agree!
5. After you are done with the setup!
6. Tap on the backup/restore tab!
7. Shows all the applications! Go ahead and delete them from there! (If you don't know what you are deleting then you may screw up your rom, So BECARAEFUL!)
And that's it! Stay Blessed! and love you HASSAN
Hello everyone,
I heard that if I root the device, I can remove all the junks added by AT&T and Google: can I just have the bare-bone Android OS on the device in that case?
If so, would you mind indicating me what the best rooting procedure is and where I can look-up the steps?
Thanks you!
You could just disable the at&t and Samsung stuff in the application manager settings. You can also root your phone and flash an aosp based ROM. Although some phones don't like aosp very much
Sent from my SGH-I717D using xda app-developers app
Thanks triavq but this is tedious.
triavq said:
You could just disable the at&t and Samsung stuff in the application manager settings. You can also root your phone and flash an aosp based ROM. Although some phones don't like aosp very much
Sent from my SGH-I717D using xda app-developers app
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I'm not familiar with the Android Open Source Project so I'd really like to have the opinion of someone who did root the device and who's happy with the result.
You don't have to root the phone to flash a debloared rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
Thanks but I'm still waiting for the URL of a page that would clearly explain how to do that for a newbie like me (just rooted a Nook a long while ago...).
Yves.Dolce said:
Hello everyone,
I heard that if I root the device, I can remove all the junks added by AT&T and Google: can I just have the bare-bone Android OS on the device in that case?
If so, would you mind indicating me what the best rooting procedure is and where I can look-up the steps?
Thanks you!
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I am a fan of the pure stock AT&T rom frankly because everything works! Sure I'm missing some frills that version 4.2.2 has but oh well. I updated my phone with kies to ver 4.1.2, installed twrp recovery, rooted, and removed a lot of bloat. I'm pretty happy with my device now. I'll list below the steps I did.
To update to latest firmware (from any rom even rooted)
1. Open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL AT&T firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
To root the stock 4.1.2 rom
1. Use Odin 1.85 in Admin Mode for Windows users.
2. Install TWRP 2.5 via PDA settings.
3. Reboot phone into Recovery.
4. Install SuperSU via the Zip.
5. Reboot phone and viola. SuperSU is there and works.
Download TWRP recovery the Odin Method here:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/96
Download SuperSU located here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/204
Your now on the latest software for the i717 and rooted.
To remove bloat my favorite app is Titanium backup pro. I always "feeze" an app, then use the phone for a day or 2 to see if anything doesn't work properly. If it does unfreeze it to fix. Stay away from freezing system settings. There are very few you can get away with freezing. Some of the apps I froze you may or may not want to depending on how you use your phone. Like for example I don't use allshare or quickpic but you might. I'll try to list what I removed thru titanium backup. But I might of uninstalled some and cant remember. I'll add to the list as I remember, freeze more, or if someone add's in future posts.
Froze or uninstalled apps:
Allshare play
Allshare service
Att drive mode
Att familymap
Att hot spots
Att locker
Att ready 2 go
Att smart wifi
Att navigator
Aurora
Blue sea
ChatOn
City ID
Device Help
Favorite apps 1.0
Featured Apps 2.0.47.256
Google search 1.0 (I left google search 2.5.8.... alone but freeze it from time)
Kies Air
Kies via wifi
Media hub
Ocean weather
S Suggest
Samsung account 1.4
Samsung backup provider
Samsung Browser sync
Samsung Calendar sync
Samsung Cloud data
Samsung Contact SyncAdapter
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Snote SyncAdapter
Samsunc Syncadapters 2.5.3
ScloudStarter
Try panning
Weather widget
weather widget main
windy weather
**BACKUP FIRST! **
*** Always freeze and test for a while before uninstalling.***
Thanks a lot for the detailed answer!
Exactly what I was looking for.
Looks like I'll have some fun during the week-end...
rangercaptain said:
You don't have to root the phone to flash a debloared rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
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Unless you want to flash a AOSP rom if you want to you have to root, unlock, and add a recovery and then flash the ROM.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
Yves.Dolce said:
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
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Yes just skip to the root part with odin.
The other thing you could do is do a factory reset. I had a terrible experience with JB at first and had to factory reset twice. Now my phone is snappy (really snappy) and I have the stock ROM and I am rooted. There are multiple reports that flashing the update does not get rid of all the bits and pieces from prior ROMs, which may have the effect of slowing down performance. This I got directly from Samsung (although I paraphrased it here).
I suggest just reading the super everything thread about 10 times if you are new to rooting/flashing. It is in the general forum. I was a complete n00b about 2 months ago, now I flash roms because I'm bored while driving in my car My personal opinion is to install twrp/flash supersu, then make a backup. Once you have that backup, go crazy and flash away. Just make sure you factory reset before flashing new roms. Don't do advanced, and if you do, don't wipe emmc or sdcard. emmc hosts that nice backup you just made. Even with the bugs in most of the roms, they are 100x better than stock, and much faster. Even after taking all the AT&T and Samsung garbage out, it is still slower than a custom rom. I just tried stock again 2 days ago, wanted to give 4.1.2 a twirl, and it was much slower than the revolt or carbon I normally run. Have fun and good luck!
jonahly said:
Unless you want to flash a AOSP rom if you want to you have to root, unlock, and add a recovery and then flash the ROM.
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You don't have to unlock a phone to flash a rom. You unlock only if you need to use a different carrier's sim card.
You don't have to root a phone to flash a rom. You only root if you need to access the main file system ( access the root directory ).
You don't have to flash a recovery to flash a rom. You can flash a rom using Samsung software Odin3, or Samsung Kies, or a linux version Heimdall. You flash a custom recovery to make backups and have a convenient method to flash roms and do maintenence.
But to uninstall the ATT/Samsung apps, rooting is the path. Right?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Yes then install Titanium Backup app. Freeze the apps you want to get rid of to be sure they aren't essential, then afer a fewbdays delete them.
But you can just flash the stock debloated JB rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
Hi there!
I have been searching and reading tons of post in xda-developers and I feel I'm ready to ask since I haven't found what I need.
In short: I want to root my I9100 WITHOUT FLASHING ANYTHING and later return to my official legally supported vanilla non-rooted immaculate guaranteed configuration.
My mobile is Samsung Galaxy S II (model GT-I9100), with:
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband version: I9100UHMS1
Kernel version: 3.0.31-914166 [email protected] #3
Build number: JZO54K.I9100UHMS8
Product code: GT-I9100LKLCHE
External microSD card: 32GB
I guess the important things are the JellyBean 4.1.2 and the "MS1/MS8" version.
I already tried SuperOneClick v2.3.3. Sadly it turns not-responding at step #7. I did read that "psneuter exploit" could make it work instead; however, it didn't (it turn not-responding at step #5).
All other threads in xda-developers mention the word "flash" in the process and it terrifies me.
Hence, could you please lead me to a proper guide, or draft a recipe for me? (I don't care if the process is tedious and hard)
Thanks in advance,
Turritopsis Nutricula (the immortal Jelly...Fish)
As far as I know using methods like superoneclick or CF-Root causes the yellow triangle at the bootscreen. This can be deleted by a simply programme, but you take a risk that something might go wrong. The only thing I've seen that shouldn't make flash counter go up is flashing Philz kernel. I know you wanted the way without flashing but there's nothing scary.I was worried too when I was rooting my phone this way(even if my chip was sane) but all went good. Then I've made the same thing on my friend's s2 and this time his chip was insane.Everything went fine. I would suggest this way of rooting phone because it's the easiest and the safest method out there in my opinion.
Turritopsis said:
In short: I want to root my I9100 WITHOUT FLASHING ANYTHING and later return to my official legally supported vanilla non-rooted immaculate guaranteed configuration.
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Here's a quote that comes to my mind:
“You Can't Cross a River Without Getting Wet”
To be frank, I feel flashing is more safer than using a toolkit, because you know exactly what and how you're flashing. :good:
And it doesn't make a difference which method you choose as long as you can unroot it and return to stock (which is probably the reason you are afraid to flash).
So, I suggest you check this thread out, or flash Philz kernel.
Hi All,
When I bought my phone it was locked to a network, I rooted it and installed an insecure kernel using Odin but do not believe I installed any custom firmware at that point, my phone is currently as follows;
Samsung gt-i9100
android version - 2.3.5
baseband version - I9100NEKI2
kernel version - [email protected] #2
build number - GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
I have SuperSU installed
When I boot into recovery it is Android system recovery <3e>
I do not believe I have CWM
I have recently tried to update using Cyanogenmod and Revolt files/guides here on XDA, the latest file being revolt_i9100-ALPHA-20131011.zip however i get the same message on install of;
E:failed to verify the whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
After quite a bit of reading over the past week I now think the following is what I need to do but could do with a sanity check from you guys first before I end up with the proverbial brick.
1) find and install a version of CWM suitable for android 2.3.5 (all I seem to find is for android 4.x.x?)
2) using Odin flash a new kernel that is suitable for the android version I am trying to install
3) boot up CWM and install new fw ROM from SD card?
If anyone could confirm or correct any of the above it would be greatly appreciated :highfive:
Or you could make life easy for yourself and:-
1) Update to ICS or JB stock firmware; download a stock rom from Samfirmware (doesn't matter which given you're going custom next; just not 4.0.4) & flash with Odin following the instructions in the thread stickied near the top of Q&A (the one titled '[GUIDE][ICS/JB] 11/03 - Flash Stock firmware/ROM + Root...')
2) Root your phone (which will also give you CWM) following the instructions in the same thread
3) Download your custom rom of choice & flash with CWRecovery
Edit - P.S, in future, please don't double post in multiple fora (I'm referring to your posts yesterday).
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That's great cheers, I've read that guide and all seems pretty straight forward.
Just to check, my phone is currently rooted (yellow triangle on start up), It's ok to follow that guide from its current state?
As for yesterdays posts, apologies I had many tabs open from reading different threads and admittedly got a tad lost in the site, hopefully if this all goes well i wont have to bother anyone again ay
You need CWM rather than the stock recovery you obviously have. To get that, you need to flash a custom kernel, as recovery is baked into the kernel on the SGS3 (any recovery you flash independently of the kernel will not be permanent & only persist until the next reboot).
I strongly suggest you do all 3 steps.
once again thanks for the reply.
I have every intention of following all 3 steps, i'm currently on SamMobile searching for the firmware now, although the search options do not seem to have my operator on there, they do have an option for o2 and giffgaff run on their network so can only hope thats the correct option lol.
(gone for this file)
Model: GT-I9100
Country: United Kingdom (O2)
Version: Android 4.1.2
Changelist: N/A
Build date: Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000
Product Code: O2U
PDA: I9100XWLSD
CSC: I9100O2ULS7
MODEM: I9100XXLS8
DOWNLOAD: Terafile Rapidgator
My only concern is that my phone is currently rooted, has an insecure kernel on it and has been sim unlocked, once again excuse the complete noobishness (I am starting to get a grip on it all i think) but the guide seems to read for those who wish to perform those steps as well as update their firmware.
If you could just clarify that in my phones current state, and, once I have my stock rom from SamMobile that I'm ok to follow that guide from the start I think I'm good to go :highfive:
The guide is broken down into sections. You can do one/a combination of/or all of the procedures in that guide depending on what you want to do with the phone.
I've already told you what to do, up to you now (I don't repeat myself; I find it tedious).
@MistahBungle gives you good advice.....all I have to add is that you *may* lose sim unlock at some stage during the upgrade process.....
This might be my S2, or it might be my W...but it's definitely CM