Hey! I have a Samsung Galaxy s2. I live in norway, and i would need some help getting started rooting and installing custom roms on my device. I have some experience with a old SE Xperia x8, but i could not find root software for my device. It would be awesome if you could help me getting started installing any MIUI rom on my device such as one of these:
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116745)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704387)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907259)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185902)
Does not matter which, but selecting the simplest is a great advantage to me.
I've uploaded screenshot of my "About Phone" page on this dropbox link:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25579194/2013-04-09 13.39.30.png
Think you'll find that hand holding for an 18 month old phone won't happen. There are a crate loads of tuts on here, search is your friend!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
If you flash one of these Roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686 your device will be also rooted.
This is the simplest way !
Sorry, but wrong section to ask for help. You should report ur post to the moderators and have it moved to the 'Q & A Section' immediately. Guys there would help u...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Donglip said:
If you flash one of these Roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686 your device will be also rooted.
This is the simplest way !
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How do i flash that rom without rooting though?
tryytr12321 said:
How do i flash that rom without rooting though?
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That is a custom ROM and hence is already rooted when u install it.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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tryytr12321 said:
i would need some help getting started rooting and installing custom roms on my device.It would be awesome if you could help me getting started installing any MIUI rom on my device
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May I suggest you read:
Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2
Recovery and Download modes
How to flash stock firmwares using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
To install MIUI roms, just follow the instructions given in their respective threads.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
That is a custom ROM and hence is already rooted when u install it.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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May I suggest you read:
Introduction to Android and Galaxy S2
Recovery and Download modes
How to flash stock firmwares using Odin
Also read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
To install MIUI roms, just follow the instructions given in their respective threads.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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But how do i flash the rom without root access on the stock rom? In me experience (old xperia x8), i had to root the device to then flash a new rom. Please step by step or a link to a step to step guide
tryytr12321 said:
But how do i flash the rom without root access on the stock rom? In me experience (old xperia x8), i had to root the device to then flash a new rom. Please step by step or a link to a step to step guide
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Yes, you need to be rooted to flash a custom ROM.
Read this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38216790
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
tryytr12321 said:
Hey! I have a Samsung Galaxy s2. I live in norway, and i would need some help getting started rooting and installing custom roms on my device. I have some experience with a old SE Xperia x8, but i could not find root software for my device. It would be awesome if you could help me getting started installing any MIUI rom on my device such as one of these:
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2116745)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704387)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907259)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185902)
Does not matter which, but selecting the simplest is a great advantage to me.
I've uploaded screenshot of my "About Phone" page on this dropbox link:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25579194/2013-04-09 13.39.30.png
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simple steps
1. download Philz kernel Latest one
2. copy the zip in sd card
3. reboot the device to stock recovery mode by pressing vol up + Home + Power button
4. install from external sd card, select the downloaded philz zip file and reboot
Now you are rooted
5. you have option to download and install any custom rom or tune the stock one
Related
Hallo,
i can not manage to flash rom.
followed intructions in this video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1499331
now i have root/superuser
then i installed clockworkmod rom manager
selected i9100 in list.
copied the avatarmod to root of my sdcard
reboot into recoverymodus
wiped factory/cache
then...searched for the rom on sdcard....NOTHING.
reboot, now my phone is fresh, clockwork not there anymore.......
PLZ HELP
im even to stupid to follow tutorials OMG (((((((((((
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
revnu said:
reboot, now my phone is fresh, clockwork not there anymore.......
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As quoted from the thread u followed:
"If all you need is a rooted Galaxy S2 (without ClockworkMod Recovery), you can use this method"
So there will be no CWM recovery...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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revnu said:
now i have root/superuser
then i installed clockworkmod rom manager
selected i9100 in list.
copied the avatarmod to root of my sdcard
reboot into recoverymodus
wiped factory/cache
then...searched for the rom on sdcard....NOTHING.
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Did u flash CWM recovery from ROM Manager? If not, u still have stock recovery!
Stock recovery can only flash zips on the external sd card, not internal sd.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I would advise against using ROM Manager to flash CWM as many people have reported problems using it..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
As quoted from the thread u followed:
"If all you need is a rooted Galaxy S2 (without ClockworkMod Recovery), you can use this method"
So there will be no CWM recovery...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Did u flash CWM recovery from ROM Manager? If not, u still have stock recovery!
Stock recovery can only flash zips on the external sd card, not internal sd.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I would advise against using ROM Manager to flash CWM as many people have reported problems using it..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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THX 4 help.....
ok it looks like I at least didnt damage anything.
So, now im rooted like this method........but I heared about this problems with CWM too. So I try to read more and make it with ODIN
Can you perhaps point me on a good tut 4 for flashing with Odin if root is already there ?
There are so many tutorials and I find it kind of confusing which to follow.
best regards
EDIT: I did do something from CWM......it asked me for my model and I chose I9100. But in the list it was also Galaxy S2, so I was unsure. Then it did something. Did he perhaps flash the wrong revocerymanager and get me problems then going on now flashing with Odin ?
then I booted in the recovery I had the stock-options only
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
I have PMed you. Check your inbox.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
can anyone point me to a idiot-proof tutorial to make my S2 i9100 able to install costum ROMs via CWM ??
I have the Androidversion 2.3.3
revnu said:
can anyone point me to a idiot-proof tutorial to make my S2 i9100 able to install costum ROMs via CWM ??
I have the Androidversion 2.3.3
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This is if your model if is GT I9100 (not GT I9100g)
Upgrade with pc odin to a newer original samsung firmware (ics or jb) from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
don't prefer ics 4.0.4 because is a brick bug in that version go for ics 4.0.3 or jb
and after look here how to root and install cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
vagsvag said:
This is if your model if is GT I9100 (not GT I9100g)
Upgrade with pc odin to a newer original samsung firmware (ics or jb) from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
don't prefer ics 4.0.4 because is a brick bug in that version go for ics 4.0.3 or jb
and after look here how to root and install cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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He can just flash siyahs2-v.2.6.14 straight with odin from GB, to get rooted and cwm.
theunderling said:
Hey man, he only needs to do that stuff if hes got a broken usb etc.
He can just flash siyahs2-v.2.6.14 straight with odin from GB.
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Counter counts 1
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
vagsvag said:
Counter counts 1
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True.......but a usb jig has been invented.......everyone should have one.
theunderling said:
True.......but a usb jig has been invented.......everyone should have one.
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HI
my counter is on 3 now....is this a problem, as I dont have warranty any more anyway ?
greetz
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
No, its not a problem, even if you did have warranty.The binary counter and yellow triangle show samsung that something had been flashed to phone, so they can refuse your warranty.
But before you would send it back for warranty, you would remove the signs of flashing.If you cant (like mb bricked); then samsung cant see what you have done.
Anyway, if you were on ICS, you can use triangle away app, and use a jig for GB.And flashing by recovery doesnt add the binary counter, that is why the other chap is recommending that.
You dont need to worry now, but the jig is also handy for booting phone into download mode.....like if your home button is faulty.
theunderling said:
No, its not a problem, even if you did have warranty.The binary counter and yellow triangle show samsung that something had been flashed to phone, so they can refuse your warranty.
But before you would send it back for warranty, you would remove the signs of flashing.If you cant (like mb bricked); then samsung cant see what you have done.
Anyway, if you were on ICS, you can use triangle away app, and use a jig for GB.And flashing by recovery doesnt add the binary counter, that is why the other chap is recommending that.
You dont need to worry now, but the jig is also handy for booting phone into download mode.....like if your home button is faulty.
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OK thx,
I'm going to flash a german Stock ROM (I9100XWLQ2) now. And after that I study this thread to flash Philz-cwm6 kernel. From there it should be easy to try customROMs like I want.
Thx for the tip with siyah but I think i go this way, because if i manage this I can help a friend to do this too, and he has a newer ROM
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
You can use the method you think whats best for you.
But you should be aware of this;
1.before you do anything make sure you have Odin/drivers installed on your pc in case you need it fast.
2.when you get cwm, do a nand backup and make efs backup.
3.read some guides and have a quick look through the titles in this forum and youll see what goes wrong when you start flashing etc.....LOL
Re: [Q] Help im to stupid to flash a costum rom
revnu said:
my counter is on 3 now
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I chose to update to ICS first, then root and CWM after that...
So, even after a number of flashes of custom roms and kernels, my counter still rests at 0.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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revnu said:
OK thx,
I'm going to flash a german Stock ROM (I9100XWLQ2) now. And after that I study this thread to flash Philz-cwm6 kernel. From there it should be easy to try customROMs like I want.
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Good to see ur finally getting the hang of it all! :thumbup:
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post, if u successfully flash a custom ROM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hallo,
my Problem is SOLVED !!
What I did:
first flashed german STOCK ROM v4.0.4 via Odin.
Then I used the signed kernel with CWM6 integrated from Philz.....used the stock recovery mode.
Then I flashed the AVATAR-Rom from CWM
HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY !!!
sry 4 any stress I made.
@mods:
my treads can be deleted if you dont see any worth for others with same problems. I think so, and apoligize
best regards
revnu
Can anyone give here a KERNEL FOR ROOTING XWLSK OFFICIAL INDIA JELLY BEAN ROM? (4.1.2) GT-I9100 Official Jellybean for INDIA! (XWLSK). Is there a CF-Root Kernel available for this Official Jelly Bean for India??
I do not want any custom ROMs. I want to keep my Official Stock Rom. I just need a Kernel to Root. Can anyone help?
Better not to use insecure kernels for rooting JB..
Try this Universal Rooting method.
Use Method 1.
:thumbup:
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Better not to use insecure kernels for rooting JB..
Try this Universal Rooting method.
Use Method 1.
:thumbup:
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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I can't make head or tail of that method 1 given in that link. It says it is for ICS. I want to ROOT for JELLY BEAN XWLSK version only.
Can you just explain in SIMPLE terms. The instructions given in that Link are so COMPLICATED.
I'm sorry if I sound like a newbie, but I have come back on this forum after a long time. Earlier I just used to Root using CF-ROOT Kernels. Where has CHAINFIRE gone? Is he gone?? Can someone give me a link to CHAINFIRE'S Cf-Root meant for JELLY BEAN XWLSK???
TheMegastar said:
Earlier I just used to Root using CF-ROOT Kernels. Where has CHAINFIRE gone? Is he gone?? Can someone give me a link to CHAINFIRE'S Cf-Root meant for JELLY BEAN XWLSK???
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If u insist, here is the CF thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
There isn't one. Use the method that's been suggested, or flash the Odin version of a custom kernel which will give you a rooted phone + CWM.
TheMegastar said:
I can't make head or tail of that method 1 given in that link. It says it is for ICS. I want to ROOT for JELLY BEAN XWLSK version only.
Can you just explain in SIMPLE terms. The instructions given in that Link are so COMPLICATED.
I'm sorry if I sound like a newbie, but I have come back on this forum after a long time.
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Since ur an old member, u should remember that the first rule of XDA is to 'search before posting'.
The Universal method is for ICS & JB. Its also very simple and can be done without the help of a PC. U don't have to wait for CF to release an insecure kernel also. U can flash it in the stock recovery.But best of all, u don't trip the binary counter, nor do u get the Yellow Triangle!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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If u want an even easier method, just flash the appropriate Philz rooted kernel in stock recovery.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
MistahBungle said:
There isn't one. Use the method that's been suggested, or flash the Odin version of a custom kernel which will give you a rooted phone + CWM.
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flash the Odin version of a custom kernel which will give you a rooted phone + CWM[
That's EXACTLY what I'm looking for mate! Can you give me the links to some WORKING kernels on XWLSK Jelly Bean? Pls keep in mind I want as close to Official ROM as possible. Someone gave me a link for SIYAH kernel Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar which sent my phone into a startup loop. I am looking for a kernel which I can flash via ODIN. Something that works on XWLSK. Can you help?
immortalneo said:
If u insist, here is the CF thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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My friend, I have that link. But CHAINFIRE has not updated it since last ONE YEAR. I cannot see any CF-ROOT kernel there for JELLY BEAN. If not for XWLSK, there is nothing even close. That's why I asked if Chainfire has stopped posting here or what? His kernels worked as smooth as butter. But that page does not have any kernel there which I can use for XWLSK.
TheMegastar said:
I am looking for a kernel which I can flash via ODIN. Something that works on XWLSK. Can you help?
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Here is the kernel MistahBungle talked about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
But XWLSK version is not released yet.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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TheMegastar said:
My friend, I have that link. But CHAINFIRE has not updated it since last ONE YEAR. I cannot see any CF-ROOT kernel there for JELLY BEAN. If not for XWLSK, there is nothing even close. That's why I asked if Chainfire has stopped posting here or what? His kernels worked as smooth as butter. But that page does not have any kernel there which I can use for XWLSK.
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Yup, u got that right. Like I said before, we don't use CF kernels for rooting JB anymore. Either flash a custom rooted kernel like Siyah/Dori/Philz via Odin, or use Universal Method.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
philz kernel for xwlsk stock available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39975894#post39975894
try this ,best root option. with touch recovery
TheMegastar said:
Can anyone give here a KERNEL FOR ROOTING XWLSK OFFICIAL INDIA JELLY BEAN ROM? (4.1.2) GT-I9100 Official Jellybean for INDIA! (XWLSK). Is there a CF-Root Kernel available for this Official Jelly Bean for India??
I do not want any custom ROMs. I want to keep my Official Stock Rom. I just need a Kernel to Root. Can anyone help?
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raaj313 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39975894#post39975894
try this ,best root option. with touch recovery
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Mate, I think he has already rooted using siyah.
@OP:
Please add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post if ur done rooting.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hi everybody,
I came here for help, as I need to revert back to 2.3.6 official stock firmware of an i9100P and so far all the tuturials that I have found only talk about i9100 version.
Currently I have installed on the phone:
Model Number GT-I9100
Version: 4.1.2
Base version: I9100XXLS8
Kernel Version:
3.0.31-889555
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu Jan 31 14:48:54
KST 2013
Nº of compilation: JZO54K.I9100XWLSD
After checking the back of the phone and going to Samsung firmwares I have discovered that the stock 2.3.6 is I9100PBVKL2_I9100PFTMKL3_FTM which I have already downloaded.
I have 2 questions for which I would kindly ask for your help. I have searched for 2 days, but I could not find reliable information as to how to do this. And because I don't want to end up with a brick I come here for help.
1st question:
How can I revert back to the stock 2.3.6 ROM? Can I just flash it with odin, or do I need a special files for i9100P version?
2nd question:
After I get to 2.3.6 what do I have to do to root it?
Thank you all for your help.
Johev said:
1st question:
How can I revert back to the stock 2.3.6 ROM? Can I just flash it with odin, or do I need a special files for i9100P version?
2nd question:
After I get to 2.3.6 what do I have to do to root it?
Thank you all for your help.
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1. Simply flash stock firmware via Odin. No need of special files.
2. Root it by zergRush Exploit method.
One more thing - this is the general section. Please post questions in the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Report ur post to a moderator and have it moved to the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
1. Simply flash stock firmware via Odin. No need of special files.
2. Root it by zergRush Exploit method.
One more thing - this is the general section. Please post questions in the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Report ur post to a moderator and have it moved to the Q & A Section.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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1000 Thanks immortalneo
I would just like to ask if I need to select Re-partition in Odin or just leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time in the flashing options.
Sorry for the follow up question, but in some tuturials they use special pit files and csc files to revert back and I just want to be sure that I don't screw this up.
Edit: did you notice that the phone is actually a i9100P with a i9100 4.1.2 firmware installed?
Johev said:
I would just like to ask if I need to select Re-partition in Odin or just leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time in the flashing options.
Sorry for the follow up question, but in some tuturials they use special pit files and csc files to revert back and I just want to be sure that I don't screw this up.
Edit: did you notice that the phone is actually a i9100P with a i9100 4.1.2 firmware installed?
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Yes, I did notice that. But its ok.
Just don't change any options in Odin. Leave them at their default settings.
Do not tick 'Re-partition' or use a PIT file.
For more info, read about flashing via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Yes, I did notice that. But its ok.
Just don't change any options in Odin. Leave them at their default settings.
Do not tick 'Re-partition' or use a PIT file.
For more info, read about flashing via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thank you I was able to revert back to 2.3.6 and now the phone is working correctly again. I had some problems with not registering to the network. Now for the root I am not sure why but it did not work out, It looks as if it did work, but after the reboot I still don't have su installed and all the options (usb debug. and install outside sources are checked).
I will try to update it to 4.0.3 official and see if that helps to get root.
If I can bother you with one last thing, do you know if there is a I9100P 4.1.2 stock,rooted ROM? Nothing fancy just something light, bloatware free and rooted with the latest JB features and a usable NFC chip.
Thanks once again for all your help.
Johev said:
Now for the root I am not sure why but it did not work out, It looks as if it did work, but after the reboot I still don't have su installed and all the options (usb debug. and install outside sources are checked).
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What 'options' are u talking about mate?
And have u checked for root access using 'Root Checker' app from the Playstore?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Johev said:
I will try to update it to 4.0.3 official and see if that helps to get root.
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Which OS do u really want mate? GB, ICS or JB?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Johev said:
If I can bother you with one last thing, do you know if there is a I9100P 4.1.2 stock,rooted ROM? Nothing fancy just something light, bloatware free and rooted with the latest JB features and a usable NFC chip.
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There are currently no custom ROMs for I9100P. But you can install any custom ROM meant for the I9100!
Of course, you will lose NFC capability after that. To get back NFC, re-enable NFC using this patch.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Dear immortalneo,
Thanks for all your help. The reason why I wanted to revert back to 2.3.6 was because I had a problem with the phone not registering to the network. Everything worked perfectly on the phone, but the phone would refuse to register to the network. After trying different SIM cards I even thought that I had a blocked IMEI, but as soon as I reverted back to 2.3.6 the network started working again which probably means that the IMEI is fine. (please comment)
Then I upgraded to 4.0.3 stock ROM and I get the no network problem again (it even showed Safe Mode on the bottom left side of the screen of the phone), but as soon as I try to root it with your suggested program I get the the network working (after it rebooted).
What a strange problem. So now I have a the stock 4.0.3 (full of bloatware ROM) which I can't root with zerglings. I checked with root checker and I get the message "sorry your phone is not rooted".
The objective is to have a stable working 4.1.2.
Any suggestions?
EDIT: reverted back to 2.3.6 for root but still can't root the phone. Please see the print screen with the end result.
Ok, I get your frustration.
U need a debloated stock rom, right? Try NeatRom Lite.
But since it is for I9100, u will have to use NFC Enabler patch also.
That will do..
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Johev said:
What a strange problem. So now I have a the stock 4.0.3 (full of bloatware ROM) which I can't root with zerglings. I checked with root checker and I get the message "sorry your phone is not rooted".
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For rooting ICS, CF kernels or custom kernels are better than zergRush exploit method.
Just flash Siyah v5.0.1 kernel via Odin to get root on ICS 4.0.3.
Then you can flash NeatRom from CWM.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Thanks for the suggestion of the ROM. Downloading it now.
Now any idea how to install this on a stock 2.3.6 which I can't root? Any way to get CWM on it without root?
Please see the annexed image in my last post.
EDIT: Perfect will do what you have suggested, I'll let you know how it went.
EDIT2: Got it working as intended, registering to the network without any problems (so far), and very smooth ROM. The only thing I could not find was a way to add the Samsung Account (does not appear in the account options), as in case my mother looses the phone, the tracking and locking options will come useful.
But all in all it is working well (knock on wood).
Thanks once again for all your help.
Johev said:
EDIT2: Got it working as intended, registering to the network without any problems (so far), and very smooth ROM. The only thing I could not find was a way to add the Samsung Account (does not appear in the account options), as in case my mother looses the phone, the tracking and locking options will come useful.
But all in all it is working well (knock on wood).
Thanks once again for all your help.
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Ur welcome!
U can ask about the samsung account issue in the NeatROM discussion thread. They can assist you in that.
Don't forget to add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
Ur welcome!
U can ask about the samsung account issue in the NeatROM discussion thread. They can assist you in that.
Don't forget to add [SOLVED] to the title of ur post.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thanks once again for the advice. I used search instead, found out that the lite version had it removed, downloaded a zip file with all the removed APK, I have extracted it and installed just the one that I needed and problem was solved.
So if the question is there, I normally find it without the need of bothering people.
Thank you for all your assistance with the not so famous version of the GSII the i9100P . Hope to help you one day as much as you did help me.
Have a nice week.
Hi all
I just flashed my device Galaxy I9100G with the Stock Official Firmwares as this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679636
And before i flash i did factory reset from android OS not from recovery mode (Settings -> backup -> Factory reset) then i flashed the Firmwares everything good and it work great, then i try to root as they say here in first method, but after i chose apply update from external storage in recovery mode an error appear saying "E:Failed to mount /sdcard (No such file or directory)" and i don't have an external sdcard i am using internal 16 GB.
Please help me
Sorry if i post in wrong section but i am new user this is my first post and the forum didn't allow me to post in developer section
Sorry for my bad english too
Isn't that method for ICS instead of JB? You can look for a guide that tells you the steps with Odin (in other words: flash a custom kernel with Odin to give you root access).
Sent from my Dragonball GT-I9100
Donnie Sins said:
Isn't that method for ICS instead of JB? You can look for a guide that tells you the steps with Odin (in other words: flash a custom kernel with Odin to give you root access).
Sent from my Dragonball GT-I9100
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There is no custom kernel for stock official yet and as i know the root operation the same for all OS and devices right ?
Alaal said:
There is no custom kernel for stock official yet and as i know the root operation the same for all OS and devices right ?
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Of course there is. Otherwise nobody could use rooted JB-roms. Look for Siyah for example.
Yes, as far as I know the steps are the same.
Sent from my Dragonball GT-I9100
Donnie Sins said:
Isn't that method for ICS instead of JB?
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It does work for JB, but unfortunately u require an external SD card for that.
@OP:
However, I recommend you flash Siyah v6 b5 kernel via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
It does work for JB, but unfortunately u require an external SD card for that.
@OP:
However, I recommend you flash Siyah v6 b5 kernel via Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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Thank you for replay, but are you sure there is no way to do this without sd card ?
And second this Siyah Kernal is it nased on Stock Offical ? and does it work on I9100G or only on I9100 ?
Thanks
Alaal said:
Thank you for replay, but are you sure there is no way to do this without sd card ?
And second this Siyah Kernal is it nased on Stock Offical ? and does it work on I9100G or only on I9100 ?
Thanks
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No way without an sd card.
Siyah is a custom kernel, but its good too. If you want to root with a stock based kernel, use Philz kernel.
U said u have I9100, right? Or is it I9100G?
Siyah doesn't work on I9100G.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
immortalneo said:
No way without an sd card.
Siyah is a custom kernel, but its good too. If you want to root with a stock based kernel, use Philz kernel.
U said u have I9100, right? Or is it I9100G?
Siyah doesn't work on I9100G.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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It's a G i forgot to say that sorry
Thank you
Alaal said:
It's a G i forgot to say that sorry
Thank you
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That's a really big mistake mate! If you had done anything related to the I9100 on ur device, you would very well have bricked it!
Both have differences in hardware, and hence use different kernels and ROMs.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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There is a separate section for ur device. Please check the stickies in that subforum.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Hey Guys,
I've been searching internet for many hours now and I just can't find answer for my question.
Someone brought this phone over from UK, unlocked it, so it's carrier free and I bought this phone.
It has version 4.0.4
I heard that this phone can be updated to 4.1.2, which I've been wanting to do for quite some time now.
I understand that there are country specific updates, but I don't understand which one should I use?
I tried using Kies, but Kies is saying that I already have latest firmware version (although it's 4.0.4)
I would really want to update to 4.1.2, but I don't know which version to use in my case.
Do I need rooted phone to update it?
You dont need root to update to a stock firmware.
You can choose any country's firmware, it wont make a difference. Just make sure its an unbranded firmware.
If your phone does get locked after updating, simply unlock it after rooting.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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You might want to read about the eMMC Brickbug issue on 4.0.4. And also make a backup of ur EFS too.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Which guide/tutorial would you suggest using?
techzune.com/tutorial-how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-to-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean/ would this be ok?
I'm a bit unsure because each tutorial has different 4.1.2 update size
viltnieks said:
Which guide/tutorial would you suggest using?
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Since ur on 4.0.4, first I suggest you read about 'eMMC Brickbug' issue on 4.0.4.
Check it with the 'Got Brickbug?' app on XDA.
XDA is full of guides on how to flash a stock firmware. First try searching for it.
If u still cant find any guides:
1. Download a stock firmware from sammobile.com.
2. Download Odin.
3. Extract the firmware into a folder.
4. Put phone into Download mode and connect to PC.
5. Flash using Odin.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
I'm on 4.0.4
Yes, I did find some guides, I was just asking which one would you recommend best
viltnieks said:
Which guide/tutorial would you suggest using?
techzune.com/tutorial-how-to-upgrade-samsung-galaxy-s2-to-android-4-1-2-jelly-bean/ would this be ok?
I'm a bit unsure because each tutorial has different 4.1.2 update size
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Please stick to tutorials found on XDA website! We can help you better!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
Thank you for showing be brick bug!
viltnieks said:
Thank you for showing be brick bug!
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And don't forget to take an EFS backup too!!
Or you can use kTool by Hellcat from the Playstore.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II