I am about to install the international S2 JB ROM, and want root. The solution I have seen so far is the Siyah Kernel (6.0b4/5).
My question is this: If that kernal installs root, will I lose root if I change back to the official kernel that is inside the Firmware download (zImage)? What I might need is the CF-Root kernel, but I can't find it for JB (yet). Is it just a case of waiting for this?
I'm not familiar with ADB but am willing to teach myself, if this would help once I change to the siyah kernel (have looked at the quick root guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) but all the downloads are flagged by both Chrome and Avira if I do decide to continue past the chrome warning)
joshjoshajosh said:
I am about to install the international S2 JB ROM, and want root. The solution I have seen so far is the Siyah Kernel (6.0b4/5).
My question is this: If that kernal installs root, will I lose root if I change back to the official kernel that is inside the Firmware download (zImage)? What I might need is the CF-Root kernel, but I can't find it for JB (yet). Is it just a case of waiting for this?
I'm not familiar with ADB but am willing to teach myself, if this would help once I change to the siyah kernel (have looked at the quick root guides here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278) but all the downloads are flagged by both Chrome and Avira if I do decide to continue past the chrome warning)
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after installing siyah kernel v6.0b4/5 by flashing the tar file of the same thro ODIN ur phone will be rooted with the latest CWM recovery installed.
if u flash back the original kernel (zimage) again thro ODIN u will not loose ur root but it will be limited in its functionality
Sun90 said:
after installing siyah kernel v6.0b4/5 by flashing the tar file of the same thro ODIN ur phone will be rooted with the latest CWM recovery installed.
if u flash back the original kernel (zimage) again thro ODIN u will not loose ur root but it will be limited in its functionality
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Thank you very much for your quick reply. I see now, the recovery seems to be part of/linked to the kernel. But I should still have superuser for use of titanium backup?
The only question I asked is: Do I keep root/busybox/cwm recovery
Lol of course you'll lose root and cwm, common sense. You will be flashing a new ROM package, new everything.
The only way to keep root (doesnt actually keeps, roots while flashing) is mobile odin.
I've found the answer, I do keep root, you were wrong.
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Sun90 said:
after installing siyah kernel v6.0b4/5 by flashing the tar file of the same thro ODIN ur phone will be rooted with the latest CWM recovery installed.
if u flash back the original kernel (zimage) again thro ODIN u will not loose ur root but it will be limited in its functionality
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Thank you very much, by "limited functionality" I assume you mean that there will be no cwm recovery, still that's good enough for me Thanks again
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Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
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Hi,
Firstly I will mention I'm a noob. I hgavent installed a modified ROM before, I currently have the latest 2.3.5 KJ2 firmware which I flashed using ODIN.
I want to installed a modified ROM mainly to get a digitial battery display in percent on my notification bar. However it appears all these modified ROMS require flashing through your SD card. The problem is I dont have an SD card. Is there a way to do this through USB only (i.e. Odin)?
Also what ROM and kernel would best suit my simple needs?
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save the rom of your choosing on your phones usb storage...there you can flash it easily...so download rom and you will find it if you go in my files then search the folder download and it should be there ready for you in a zip file..
just follow the instructions at the main page of the rom thread that you want to flash and you should be fine..
first though if you are not already make sure you flash a cf root kernel so you get rooted and then go ahead and flash a rom....once you have cf on then you should have cwm were you can flash your rom through there...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
follow the guide in that link (im sure you have done but its late here so sorry) and then will see you have cwm and then flash your rom of your choosing
I'm rooted but I rooted the old way --> flashed an insecure kernel, downloaded this program called S2 root and rooted via USB, then flashed the original kernel back. It appears that by doing it this way, I don't have clockworkmod recovery..
Should I always flash using the way you said?
Ok.. so let me go through the process..
1) Get a CF root Kernel which will allow me to have cwm. Question: Does the kernel version always have to match the 'ROM' version? When I updated to KJ2 I see that under phone info the 'Baseband Version' reads I9100XXKI4. Does baseband mean ROM, i.e. I have KI4 ROM but KJ2 kernel?
2) Flash following instructions from the modified ROM. I can simply store the rom on my phones memory and flash from there. Do I have to do anything after this? e.g. wouldnt I have to flash another kernel from that modified ROM, and in doing so would I lose my root and cwm? How important it for ROMS to match kernels?
Also, when I install the CF root kernel I get the yellow triangle on boot right.. I read the method on your link to remove it but it seems complicated. What is he actually doing to remove the triangle? Is he flashing back the original kernel?
The method he mentioned is the easiest way to flash a custom kernel, without having the yellow triangle.
The kernel doesn't have to match the ROM version. A custom kernel, e.g. like hardcore's speedmod (can be found in the original android section) installs root and CWM automatically.
Flash the custom kernel with Odin. The yellow triangle should appear after that. But CWM should be available and you're rooted now.
Reflash the original Kernel with CWM to remove the yellow triangle.
But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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But wouldn't reflashing the original kernel using cwm defeat the purpose of flashing the custom kernel? Also do I use 'flash an update' or :?'flash a kernel's what's the main difference?
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Any stock kernel is flashed through ODIN after rooting to get rid of yellow triangle. Afterwards, to flash any kernel of your choice, use DarkyROM tool.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ficeto.darkyrom&hl=en
Just copy the kernel tar file in to your usb storage and you can flash the kernel within phone using darkyrom tool (no need of pc). Also this method won't give you back the yellow triangle again.
And to be safe, it's a wise idea to buy an USB jig to reset your binary counter.
Thanks for your help Droid. Interesting I noticed that I did not get the yellow triangle after flashing siyah kernel over cwm. Original kernel before that was the stock one modified as per crikelos instructions to get the speedmod.. is that normal?
Ohh I don't get the binary counter thing. Why do I need to reset it? And how and why can a USB jig do this? A link would help. Thanks!
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I was going to root my S2 today as I have had it for a while and want to root and update my rom or install a custom rom. CF hasn't made an insecure kernal for KH2. A few users had the same problem and used KH3 as stated by CF but some ended up running into difficult problems and some had no problem.
Should I use KH3 to root or should I use another method. I only want to root gingerbread so I can back up app data. I might then factory reset and update the stock rom or flash CM10 and then restore the app data.
Try using siyah kernel, same process...flash via Odin but with siyah there is a .zip and a .tar make sure you choose tar
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I was going to root my S2 today as I have had it for a while and want to root and update my rom or install a custom rom. CF hasn't made an insecure kernal for KH2. A few users had the same problem and used KH3 as stated by CF but some ended up running into difficult problems and some had no problem.
Should I use KH3 to root or should I use another method. I only want to root gingerbread so I can back up app data. I might then factory reset and update the stock rom or flash CM10 and then restore the app data.
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Firstly, CF-Root doesn't use insecure kernels, it uses modified kernels, but thats OK. Here is a link to a one click root solution made by a reputable developer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Scroll down the first post and you shall find the instructions. I believe the second post has a link to all the insecure kernels, including KH2 (I checked), and if you scroll down that link a little more, you shall find your original KH2 kernel to flash back to stop the yellow triangle showing at boot, but if you are immediately flashing a custom ROM, that is fine.
This method however will not grant you ClockWorkMod so you can flash a kernel such as Siyah Kernel, make sure to download the GB kernel, not the latest ICS kernel! Here is a link to the GB kernel: http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/03/19/siyahkernel-v2-6-14/
Flash this using Odin. Put the .tar file in the PDA section on Odin once you have put your phone in download mode, killed off any Kies processes on your computer, and click start. This will add a new custom kernel to your phone, granting you ClockWorkMod Recovery, allowing you to flash a custom ROM.
Before progressing any further, back up your phone by booting into CWM (home button + power button + volume up button).
Also, download EFS Pro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 This tool backs up your EFS folder which contains your IMEI which can be damaged easily when flashing custom ROM's and you don't want to do that!
themadba said:
Firstly, CF-Root doesn't use insecure kernels, it uses modified kernels, but thats OK. Here is a link to a one click root solution made by a reputable developer: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Scroll down the first post and you shall find the instructions. I believe the second post has a link to all the insecure kernels, including KH2 (I checked), and if you scroll down that link a little more, you shall find your original KH2 kernel to flash back to stop the yellow triangle showing at boot, but if you are immediately flashing a custom ROM, that is fine.
This method however will not grant you ClockWorkMod so you can flash a kernel such as Siyah Kernel, make sure to download the GB kernel, not the latest ICS kernel! Here is a link to the GB kernel: http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/2012/03/19/siyahkernel-v2-6-14/
Flash this using Odin. Put the .tar file in the PDA section on Odin once you have put your phone in download mode, killed off any Kies processes on your computer, and click start. This will add a new custom kernel to your phone, granting you ClockWorkMod Recovery, allowing you to flash a custom ROM.
Before progressing any further, back up your phone by booting into CWM (home button + power button + volume up button).
Also, download EFS Pro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546 This tool backs up your EFS folder which contains your IMEI which can be damaged easily when flashing custom ROM's and you don't want to do that!
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What if I want to just update my S2 to the latest stock rom and not have a custom rom. Do I have to flash back to the original kernel to be able to update the stock rom? Once I update to the latest stock rom, will my phone still be rooted or will I have to root it again?
You would have to root it again. But Chainfire should have all the modified kernels for 4.0.3 ready for your use anyway.
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So after I flash the insecure kernel to root my phone (gingerbread), shall I flash back to the original kernel?
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Yeah it stops the yellow warning triangle being displayed at boot. Your custom flash counter will increase but it can easily be reset by buying a USB jig off eBay.
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So I should flash back to original kernel and then update to ics and then root again?
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Or just flash Siyah kernel via Odin and then flash a custom ROM which should automatically root your phone. If not, just find a CF-Root kernel for your firmware and all shall be good.
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There isn't a CF-Root Kernel for me which is why I created this thread to ask for the second best method to rooting a gingerbread S2 or if I should use KH3 CF-Root Kernel to root. I'm only rooting so I can back up app data using titanium. This is my first time rooting and flashing and I was going to root using CF-Root until I couldn't find a modified kernel for me.
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I told you how to in my first post, what are you on about! You haven't thanked anyone for any help, so I'm finished helping you. God sake.
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Galaxy S2 i9100.
Bad chip.
Bad Firmware: Stock 4.0.4 with (Stock) Kernel XWLPT.
Rooted with S2Root+Using SuperSU.
Searched forums, only similar thread is for Galaxy Tab. I'm assuming it's not relevant enough for me to follow it directly.
If possible, explain it like I'm 5:
What is the safest way to install a custom ROM? (Ideally, I want to install CM9 and later CM10 when it is more stable). I've seen people saying to flash Siyah kernel first, then do whatever afterwards. How can I do this? Almost a complete noob here, what buttons do I press in Odin and what procedure do I follow to flash a safe kernel then a custom ROM.
NB: USB is a little buggy, on-device flashing preferred for that reason.
Redclient said:
Galaxy S2 i9100.
Bad chip.
Bad Firmware: Stock 4.0.4 with (Stock) Kernel XWLPT.
Rooted with S2Root+Using SuperSU.
Searched forums, only similar thread is for Galaxy Tab. I'm assuming it's not relevant enough for me to follow it directly.
If possible, explain it like I'm 5:
What is the safest way to install a custom ROM? (Ideally, I want to install CM9 and later CM10 when it is more stable). I've seen people saying to flash Siyah kernel first, then do whatever afterwards. How can I do this? Almost a complete noob here, what buttons do I press in Odin and what procedure do I follow to flash a safe kernel then a custom ROM.
NB: USB is a little buggy, on-device flashing preferred for that reason.
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Yes,, you need to flash a custom kernel.
1. First post your full ROM details
2. Can you confirm that you have ROOT access?
3. If your USB is buggy, you still flash Siyah kernel using mobile Odin, or the temporary CWM recovery. Root access is needed.
Thanks for the really fast reply.
Jokesy said:
Yes,, you need to flash a custom kernel.
1. First post your full ROM details
2. Can you confirm that you have ROOT access?
3. If your USB is buggy, you still flash Siyah kernel using mobile Odin, or the temporary CWM recovery. Root access is needed.
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1. Stock 4.0.4 from samsung; Kernel version 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
2. 100% have root access. Running Droidwall (which is working) among other things
3. I'm unsure if it's the phone, USB port or drivers which are buggy.
Is it possible to get a definitive procedure to flashing Siyah with mobile Odin? (presuming it's safe to do so). After that, is it safe to just flash the full CM9 ROM with CWM?
The safest way to avoid the emmc bug is to flash a custom kernel. Like siyah or dorimanx. If you have root access, and CWM, you can install one of them. Do you have CWM? well then follow these steps.
-Download a custom kernel. Eg the .ZIP file of the latest version of siyah kernel for S2 from gokhanmoral's site.
-Store it in your internal SD card on your phone.
-Boot into recovery. ( Vol-up + Home + Power button )
-Go to: install zip from SD -> install zip from internal SD
-select the kernel's zip file
-select 'yes'
Let the phone reboot once your done. You should have a custom kernel and no chance of the emmc bug bricking your phone.
The reason I suggest using CWM rather than Odin, is incase you have a faulty usb port, that might pose a problem while installing via Odin.
Hope this helps.
HAXTREME said:
The safest way to avoid the emmc bug is to flash a custom kernel. Like siyah or dorimanx. If you have root access, and CWM, you can install one of them. Do you have CWM? well then follow these steps.[...]
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I have root access but no CWM. When I originally rooted the phone the sole reason was for droidwall.
Is it safe to install CWM and flash a custom kernel as long as I don't do any data wipes?
Can I install a custom kernel and have the phone as is (without noticeable differences) until I flash a custom ROM?
What happens to SuperSU and it's settings when I flash a custom kernel (and will I still have root access)?
Finally, if anything screws up what is the recovery procedure? I don't have a copy of this kernel/firmware as I installed it as an OTA update.
Redclient said:
I have root access but no CWM. When I originally rooted the phone the sole reason was for droidwall.
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you can download cwm or temporary CWM. Just have a look around for the links.
Redclient said:
Is it safe to install CWM and flash a custom kernel as long as I don't do any data wipes?
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yeah it is. Even wiping data won't cause problems. Siyah isn't affected by the emmc bug.
Redclient said:
Can I install a custom kernel and have the phone as is (without noticeable differences) until I flash a custom ROM?
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yea your phone will still look the same. A custom kernel doesn't change your ROM or data.
Redclient said:
What happens to SuperSU and it's settings when I flash a custom kernel (and will I still have root access)?
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yes, you'll still have root.
Redclient said:
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Finally, if anything screws up what is the recovery procedure? I don't have a copy of this kernel/firmware as I installed it as an OTA update.
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You can make a nandroid backup with cwm. That will create an image of the current state of your phone to restore incase necessary. Just make sure u have a custom kernel and follow steps mentioned in the guides on this site and you shouldn't need to worry
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Thanks for all the help so far.
I've installed Mobile Odin (v3.35)
I've installed FlashKernel (v2), there was a v1 higher up the page but I'm going to assume that v2 has some bug fixes or other updates (please correct me if I should be using FlashKernel-I9100-v1 rather than v2.
Now, I'm not sure where to go: Should I install CWM or flash straight to Siyah kernel. CWM seems safer since I can do a backup and hopefully have some access if anything goes wrong.
How do I flash CWM with Mobile Odin? Which flash (mode? partition? not sure about terminology here) do I choose (Kernel, ..., etc) and probably importantly: which version of CWM should I be using? I've seen many threads talking about CWM4/5/6. Are they simply updated versions? designed for different kernels/android versions? Are there any specific versions which try to mitigate the superbrick bug?
Redclient said:
Thanks for all the help so far.
I've installed Mobile Odin (v3.35)
I've installed FlashKernel (v2), there was a v1 higher up the page but I'm going to assume that v2 has some bug fixes or other updates (please correct me if I should be using FlashKernel-I9100-v1 rather than v2.
Now, I'm not sure where to go: Should I install CWM or flash straight to Siyah kernel. CWM seems safer since I can do a backup and hopefully have some access if anything goes wrong.
How do I flash CWM with Mobile Odin? Which flash (mode? partition? not sure about terminology here) do I choose (Kernel, ..., etc) and probably importantly: which version of CWM should I be using? I've seen many threads talking about CWM4/5/6. Are they simply updated versions? designed for different kernels/android versions? Are there any specific versions which try to mitigate the superbrick bug?
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Flash Siyah kernel straight using mobile Odin. It comes with a permanent CWM recovery too.
Todays almost all kenels are safe
so resure yourself
And be careful, when you flash rom in recoverymod
if. battery is off when flash rom, your device have hard brick
so you must have change your main board
I'm korean.. so my english speak is not so good.
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Siyah kernel flashed and working perfectly. Didn't realise how instant it would be. Thanks again to everyone, this community is friendly and helpful.
I'm just wondering as I'm in the same boat as the OP was once in.
When it comes to choosing the Kernel does it matter if its JB based or ICS because I'm on the stock ICS rom.
wmichael10 said:
I'm just wondering as I'm in the same boat as the OP was once in.
When it comes to choosing the Kernel does it matter if its JB based or ICS because I'm on the stock ICS rom.
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You don't have root access, right? Flash a custom kernel with Odin (like Siyah), but make sure it's compatible with your firmware. So if you're flashing Siyah, flash the version (v4 and/or v5 is what I thought) that's meant for ICS, otherwise your phone won't work.
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Actually I used another method that allowed me to gain root access, but I'm on stock kernel and rom. I kind of feel safer when flashing a kernel and rom from recovery.
So say I use Siyah ICS for my Stock ICS rom, If I wanted to flash a JB rom like the one leaked from samsung would I need to also flash the Siyah kernel for JB too?
I have I9100T as well and 4.0.4 on it, what do I do? Will Siyah work for me?
Guys I need help with rooting and installing CWM recovery on my phone so i can install custom roms. Im running on stock 4.03 ZSLPE...What is the safest way for me without bricking my phone. Because 1 of my friends super bricked his phone after trying to install a custom rom..Plz help
Try cf-foot ( kernel ) or try the zip methord ( i forgot the link , search in google ,this is a little bit safer )
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Mebin Robin said:
Try cf-foot ( kernel ) or try the zip methord ( i forgot the link , search in google ,this is a little bit safer )
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Cf root will just root the phone ryt ?? What i want is to have CWM recovery to be able to install custom roms
pasanjay said:
Cf root will just root the phone ryt ?? What i want is to have CWM recovery to be able to install custom roms
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Cf root will give u root and CWM recovery, so u're be able to install custom rom
1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Get desired rom (kernel too if you want)
3. Place everything in Externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Power+Home+Vol up)
5. Use stock recovery to flash CWM
6. Backup Current stock rom
7. Wipe the usual
8. Flash Custom rom (Or just kernel)
9. Reboot
10. ?? Profit ??
Now you got Custom rom or Kernel + Full stock rom backup (can always get stock rom from sammobile if you lose it)
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1. Download any version of CWM from here
2. Get desired rom (kernel too if you want)
3. Place everything in Externel SDcard
4. Boot into stock recovery (Power+Home+Vol up)
5. Use stock recovery to flash CWM
6. Backup Current stock rom
7. Wipe the usual
8. Flash Custom rom (Or just kernel)
9. Reboot
10. ?? Profit ??
Now you got Custom rom or Kernel + Full stock rom backup (can always get stock rom from sammobile if you lose it)
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Thank u for the response. But im a bit scared flash or wipe in temp touch recovery. Because a friend of mine got his s2 super bricked while trying to flash on stock 4.04 kernel. does this emcc bug affect 4.03 stock kernels as well? So can i just flash the latest Siyah Kernel using ODIN ??
Any time you root/flash a Rom theres a chance to brick your phone. What -Grift- said is the easiest and best way to flash a custom Rom in my opinion. Just make a Nandroid backup, delete data and cache, install the zip file from your SD card. I've flashed 4 Roms so far with this phone, all successfully. Currently I'm running Cyanogenmod 7 on my DINC 2. Good luck on whatever method you choose.
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Go into download mode, connect your phone to your computer and use Odin to flash a custom kernel to your phone. That done, you have root and you're safe from the emmc superbug. (EDIT: although 4.0.3 doesnt have the bug, if thats what is bothering you) You can then flash a custom rom or whatever else you please. Use the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com
Instructions on how to use Odin are available all over this site and on the web in general. Search and you'll get it.
If you don't wanna use Odin, your only other option is flashing temporary CWM. Search for rachmat3's method or use the one mentioned above. All three are equally safe provided you read up on the procedure adequately.
99.9% of the phones getting bricked is coz people jump headlong into the procedure without first bothering to educate themselves on how to go about it. They get what they deserve.
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If noobs on xda have taught me one thing, its that smartphones just aren't for everyone.
Or just wipe only when you have flash the rom (custom recoveries are safe e.g siyah dorimanx)
Edit: AFAIK 4.0.3 are safe the bug is with leaked 4.0.4?
HAXTREME said:
Go into download mode, connect your phone to your computer and use Odin to flash a custom kernel to your phone. That done, you have root and you're safe from the emmc superbug. (EDIT: although 4.0.3 doesnt have the bug, if thats what is bothering you) You can then flash a custom rom or whatever else you please. Use the TAR version of siyah v4.1.5 from www.gokhanmoral.com
Instructions on how to use Odin are available all over this site and on the web in general. Search and you'll get it.
If you don't wanna use Odin, your only other option is flashing temporary CWM. Search for rachmat3's method or use the one mentioned above. All three are equally safe provided you read up on the procedure adequately.
99.9% of the phones getting bricked is coz people jump headlong into the procedure without first bothering to educate themselves on how to go about it. They get what they deserve.
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Thank you for the info. I know few things about rooting and custom roms. I have flashed so moany roms with my HTC. Im new to samsung and odin. Thats why i wanted to make sure before doing anything stupid.
Thank u all for the help. I successfuly flashed Siyah kernel to get root and CWM
Hello. I have galaxy S2, and I wanted to install CWM. I installed it (CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100) with odin with auto reboot unchecked and after that it doesn't boot up. It can go to odin and CWM modes, but the android doesn't launch. I did a recovery to phone storage, but still I cant launch the phone... Can anyone help me?
Flash a compatible kernel to your installed rom via recovery. Or you can flash an insecure kernel via Odin.
Simple cwm flashing won't boot up your phone.
banjara said:
Flash a compatible kernel to your installed rom via recovery. Or you can flash an insecure kernel via Odin.
Simple cwm flashing won't boot up your phone.
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Would you mind explaining how to flash a compatible kernel to my phone via recovery? Also I didn't install any rom just cwm. And where should I get a proper kernel to my android? Sorry for dumb questions, but I'm not experienced enough as you see...
V6xas said:
Would you mind explaining how to flash a compatible kernel to my phone via recovery? Also I didn't install any rom just cwm. And where should I get a proper kernel to my android? Sorry for dumb questions, but I'm not experienced enough as you see...
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Well, there are 3 kernels which are quite popular here which have their depth range till kitkat roms.. A simple search on xda for them will lead you to the respective threads.
1. Gustavo's
2. Dorimanx
3. Apolo
If you want a KK rom then download a KK compatible kernel mentioned in the op for those threads, put that on external sdcard and boot to recovery. There you can flash the Kernel file. As you don't have a rom on your phone it would be better if you download a rom and gapps package too and flash them. After flashing a kernel, reboot to recovery and then flash rom and gapps.
If it's difficult for you to put those files on sdcard, you can flash a stock rom via Odin, flash a kernel e.g. philz, apolo,hirox via Odin. Search for these keywords here on xda. Once you have a working kernel and rom, you can download a custom rom and gapps, put it on your phone and follow the procedure which I mentioned first.
If my steps are still confusing to you then you require to search for these terminologies here on xda,read and understand them carefully and then proceed.
You didn't mention what OS/Firmware was on your phone before you started.....this is VERY important to know as it will decide what you can / cannot flash.....
Custom kernels are OS version dependent.....some will only work with ICS, others will only work with JB.....some are exclusively for KK.
You need to check this.....
My wife says I'm a phone geek....She's probably right
keithross39 said:
You didn't mention what OS/Firmware was on your phone before you started.....this is VERY important to know as it will decide what you can / cannot flash.....
Custom kernels are OS version dependent.....some will only work with ICS, others will only work with JB.....some are exclusively for KK.
You need to check this.....
My wife says I'm a phone geek....She's probably right
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well I couldn't check cause it couldn't boot up, unless there's another way... But whatever I managed to write 4.4.2 Kitkat on my S2 and there's alot missing feature's like, I cant organise my program menu, I cant add many widgets that I had used in my previous android, there are no notes, phone file explorer and other what is irritating... Maybe there's some another pack that I missed when installing or what?