Hi there,
I've been a member of XDA Developers for a couple of years now, and have found a lot of useful info when I was thinking of rooting my HTC Desire back in the day :good:
Now I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 and want to root it and explore ROMS, root apps etc, but I haven't got a clue as to how to root it the safest way without fear of bricking the device.
I'm aware of SuperOneClick, SRSroot and Odin (I'm feared of using Odin as for me this has the greatest risk if I do something wrong)
I can't seem to find the correct .tar file to use with Odin because I cant find any that match my phone settings.
I feel like a douchebag not knowing! I need some assistance from the pros.
Her are my Specs
Model No. GT-I9100P
Android Version 4.0.4
Baseband I9100PBVLPB
Kernel Version [email protected]#3 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 26 23:40:43 KST 2012
Build No. IMM76D.BVLPE
I had found some info that suggested using Siyah-s2-v5.0.1.tar along with Odin to achieve root but I don't know.
I send you thanks in advance and apologies if this is in the wrong section or has previously been answered
Regards
McShooter :crying:
Hey man. I'm on orange in the UK too and Odin is the best way. Find a jb ROM on samfirmware and follow the instructions. Then find a rooted kernel, flash it with Odin and play away. After that you'll be able to flash whatever you want.
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Hi fella, see this thread....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
It's a whole list of rooted stock kernels with CWM that can be flashed via the stock recovery.
There are Odin flashable versions, but the versions you would choose from would be the "zip" versions...
Edit....just noticed you have an I9100P....I don't think those kernels will work...
Sent from my Rooted, De bloated Stock JB powered S2 via PhilZ kernel and Tapatalk 2....
Just rechecked that thread....there are a couple of I9100P kernels there, but they're for JB firmwares....
To be honest, I noticed in your OP that you said you are on ICS 4.0.4. ...
You REALLY need to move far away from 4.0.4 as fast as possible. That particular ics version is known for the emmc super brickbug. So if it's possible, you need to ota or kies update to JB anyway.....then you can use the kernels in that thread to root your phone
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Can you confirm whether the S2 you own is Italian?
If it is, you can download the JB firmware from here....
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100P
It's an XXLSK Firmware....this is compatible with the kernel in the thread I linked to in my earlier comment.....
But the firmware will need to be flashed via Odin (unless you get an ota or kies update first)
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@keithross39:
Philz does have kernels for I9100P. But the closest one I could find for the OP was BVLPC. I wonder if it would work.
Philz has told that it is possible to use the closest kernel match if an exact match is not possible. What are you thoughts on that?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
I can confirm I am UK based and on Orange network.
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My device was updated via kies to ICS, I've recently checked kies for the official JB update but it says there isn't one available. Unsure if JB update from orange has officially been rolled out.
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McShooter said:
I can confirm I am UK based and on Orange network.
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Ok thanks for clarifying that....but how come you have the "P" version of the phone....the little research I've done would indicate that it's not a UK version (cmiiw)
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immortalneo said:
@keithross39:
Philz does have kernels for I9100P. But the closest one I could find for the OP was BVLPC. I wonder if it would work.
Philz has told that it is possible to use the closest kernel match if an exact match is not possible. What are you thoughts on that?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I don't know enough about kernels to speculate on the pros and cons of not exactly matching the firmware....but having said that; PhilZ is not the only dev to say that. ....Chainfire has also said something similar....if a dev of his calibre says it's ok, who am I to argue.....lol
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OK I think first is to use chain fires app to check if super brick bug is present on your version if its OK then I can help tell you how to root and flash custom ROMs directly from stock recovery no PC needed.
keithross39 said:
Ok thanks for clarifying that....but how come you have the "P" version of the phone....the little research I've done would indicate that it's not a UK version/QUOTE]
This is a shot of my S2 specs. The handset is an upgrade from Orange when my last contract ended. As far as I'm aware its a UK model.
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This is a shot of my S2 specs. The handset is an upgrade from Orange when my last contract ended. As far as I'm aware its a UK model.
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Your GT-I9100 is just a Orange version of the international I9100. Only difference is NFC. Most roms and kernels have support for this extra NFC feature.
Didn't know that......learnt something new today...
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ExynosAbuse.
Sent from the little guy
Thanks for all your help guys. I've decided not to root my s2 for now as I don't have a backup phone if I brick this one.
I'll root it in the future but I'll manage for the time being.
I've taken all your info on board.
Thanks again xda members!
McShooter
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ExynosAbuse is one click root, it won't mess with your data, you won't even have to turn off your device neither plug it to your pc.
100 % safe.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=root
CF Root easiest and safest way to root your phone
No it's not.
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^^^ true.....
Can't speak for ExynosAbuse as I've never used it......but given the choice of using Odin with CF Root or flashing a PhilZ kernel zip in stock recovery, I'd choose PhilZ EVERY TIME......
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keithross39 said:
^^^ true.....
Can't speak for ExynosAbuse as I've never used it......but given the choice of using Odin with CF Root or flashing a PhilZ kernel zip in stock recovery, I'd choose PhilZ EVERY TIME......
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I second that!!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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I have been searching high and low for how to install ClockWorkMod on a Bell Galaxy S II i9100M and I have not had any success. It has the stock ICS firmware and it is rooted and unlocked...please help.
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surfmonster said:
I have been searching high and low for how to install ClockWorkMod on a Bell Galaxy S II i9100M and I have not had any success. It has the stock ICS firmware and it is rooted and unlocked...please help.
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1. which root method did you use? Please provide links
2. To have a permanent CWM recovery, just flash a custom GT I9100 kernel
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
I used CWM.zip and SU-Busybox-Installer.zip. I don't want to flash another ROM until I get thus one backed up...I heard that CWM can back up the current ROM image.
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surfmonster said:
I used CWM.zip and SU-Busybox-Installer.zip. I don't want to flash another ROM until I get thus one backed up...I heard that CWM can back up the current ROM image.
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Then just flash a custom kernel, Siyah, Dorimanx or Speedmod via the temporary CWM recovery
These kernels have permanent CWM recovery
After flashing, reboot your phone back to recovery
Perform a ROM backup in CWM recovery
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Alternatively, you can flash this CWM 6.x via stock recovery, if you don't wish to flash a custom kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840223
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Will this work on a bell GT-I9100M?
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surfmonster said:
Will this work on a bell GT-I9100M?
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Just flash Siyah kernel 4.1.2 (download the zip format) via the temporary CWM recovery. It will give a permanent CWM recovery, and it's 100% compatible with your phone (GT I9100M).
Download Siyah kernel here: www.gokhanmoral.com/
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Of i flash a "kernal" will i lose anything? Well i be able to get official OTA firmware updates looker JB when it finally comes out? Will i have to set up everything on my phone again? Sorry for the noob questions but this is all new to me.
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surfmonster said:
Of i flash a "kernal" will i lose anything? Well i be able to get official OTA firmware updates looker JB when it finally comes out? Will i have to set up everything on my phone again? Sorry for the noob questions but this is all new to me.
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1. You will not lose anything if you flash kernel. Flashing kernel will never delete data. Everything remains intact.
2. You will receive alerts when updates are available etc. And you can also flash them even before it becomes available for your region.
If you are still skeptical about flashing the custom kernel, and only want clockwork mod recovery, then, don't flash anything, you will be fine with a temporary CWM recovery which you already have
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Thanks so much for the info, but how do i flash the syria kernel and what file do i download as there are quite a few at the link you provided?
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surfmonster said:
Thanks so much for the info, but how do i flash the syria kernel and what file do i download as there are quite a few at the link you provided?
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Siyah kernel for Galaxy S2, 4.1.2 (.zip format)
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
I see version 4.1.4 but not v4.1.2. What is the best one to use right now and should i be updating when new ones come out, which seems to be quite often?
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surfmonster said:
I see version 4.1.4 but not v4.1.2. What is the best one to use right now and should i be updating when new ones come out, which seems to be quite often?
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Yeah, you're right. Download 4.1.4.
There is no need to be updating the kernel very often, except,
- You are facing issues with the present version
-or the update is a major release
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Jokesy said:
1. You will not lose anything if you flash kernel. Flashing kernel will never delete data. Everything remains intact.
2. You will receive alerts when updates are available etc. And you can also flash them even before it becomes available for your region.
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So, another newbie question: what is the point of flashing *JUST* the kernel? Is it just to get the permanent CWM and do backup/restore of my full un-rooted ROM?
I realize that once I have the new kernel I can flash any ROM I want (as long as it's compatible), but if that's all I wanted to do, I can just install a temporary CWM right?
Finally, if I install the siyah 4.1.4 (latest), will anything be broken (ie. bluetooth, camera, etc)? If so, why would I do this?
fgoyti said:
So, another newbie question: what is the point of flashing *JUST* the kernel? Is it just to get the permanent CWM and do backup/restore of my full un-rooted ROM?
I realize that once I have the new kernel I can flash any ROM I want (as long as it's compatible), but if that's all I wanted to do, I can just install a temporary CWM right?
Finally, if I install the siyah 4.1.4 (latest), will anything be broken (ie. bluetooth, camera, etc)? If so, why would I do this?
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1. Custom Kernel
- to have a CWM CWM recovery.
- better backup and restore process
- More customizable options
- bugs and battery hog fixes, thus better battery life.
- optimized performance
- flashing other Roms with breeze
If you ever wish to restore your original unrooted firmware, it's better to flash it via Odin.
2.
- If you flash Siyah kernel nothing will be broken.
- If you are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware, Siyah 3.5.2, if you are on 4.0.4, then flash Siyah 4.x.x
PS: the only way to show appreciation after being helped is by Clicking on the THANKS button.
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Jokesy said:
- If you are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware, Siyah 3.5.2, if you are on 4.0.4, then flash Siyah 4.x.x
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I am on ICS 4.0.3 (i9100M) but why do I need to stick to the lower version of Siyah? Siyah 4.0.1 says, in the changelog, "supports Samsung 4.0.3/4.0.4 ".
If I wanted Siyah 4.1.4, you're saying I need to upgrade my S2 to 4.0.4 and THEN move to Siyah 4.1.4?
Thanks for your advice!!!
fgoyti said:
I am on ICS 4.0.3 (i9100M) but why do I need to stick to the lower version of Siyah? Siyah 4.0.1 says, in the changelog, "supports Samsung 4.0.3/4.0.4 ".
If I wanted Siyah 4.1.4, you're saying I need to upgrade my S2 to 4.0.4 and THEN move to Siyah 4.1.4?
Thanks for your advice!!!
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Don't upgrade to ICS 4.0.4!
I was saying, Siyah 3.x.x works much better than Siyah 4.x.x on ICS 4.0.3.
You can still flash 4.x.x to see for yourself, but I will advise you to have a copy of 3.5.2 incase it doesn't work that well for you.
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Hi all. I am using the gingerbread speedmod kernel and I am on gingerbread stock rom. What kernels should I use to install the revolt JB rom? Thanks for any help in advance
Basically any ICS kernel. Most of them work with JB. Siyah kernel is a good choice. But when you flash the kernel, you'll have to install that Revolt rom right away since you won't be able to boot Gingerbread on ICS/JB kernel. You'll just get a bootloop.
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So what you mean is that when I am in odin, flash the kernel, immediately go to recovery mode and flash the rom? But I thought after you flash the kernel your phone will reboot and thus go into boot screen? Unless you take out the battery or something
First flash stock 4.0.3 firmware on your phone. Then install siyah. That'll give you custom CWM recovery. And using that you can install your JB ROM.
Any other way and you'll just be stuck with a bootloop. Hopefully you know all about having a nandroid backup, backing up your efs and basics of using Odin having previously installed a custom kernel
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You kinda got me at flashing stock firmware and nandroid. How do I flash a stock firmware and do a nandroid backup? I mean I only rooted my phone with a video tutorial so I'm not really that familiar about other stuff...
Thats been done and asked many times over in this forum. Tutorials for all what you've asked are available in the General section. Do have a look at those and search some similar threads. If there's still something you don't understand, you can always ask and people are here to help. But like the rules say, search first mate.
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I searched and I found stock firmware with Asia as the region but the country is Malaysia but I live in Singapore. The baseband version is also different. But can it work?
It'll work as long as its the firmware for your device.. ie.you don't flash an i9100G firmware on your i9100 and vice versa. The baseband deals with your signal. That can always be changed at a later stage if necessary.
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Oh I understand now. I've searched the forums and found that 4.0.4 ICS which is leaked and may lead to a hard brick. But I can't find any 4.0.3 firmware as it's for i9100G...
Is this the correct thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1640812. Sorry if I'm a little paranoid...
Btw my model version is the GT-i9100. And do I download the kernel from the thread above?
Good enough. Download a 4.0.3 firmware from there. In the meantime read up on Odin since you'll need that to install the firmware. There's a huge noobs guide to using Odin somewhere on the forum. And also search for a tool to backup your EFS if you haven't already.
And don't forget to thank the posters. People take time out to help others. Only expect you to hit the thanks button in return :beer:
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Varcolac said:
Btw my model version is the GT-i9100. And do I download the kernel from the thread above?
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Firmware (ROM). Not kernel. The firmware is a pretty large download..around 200Mb or more whereas the kernel will barely be 10mb or so. If you only flash the kernel you'll have an ICS kernel and GB ROM. Won't work.
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So do u have to get the kernel from another link? Since the link I showed you is for ICS. So that means any Siyah kernel would be fine as long as it's for my firmware, right?
Is there any chances of bricking of my phone?
Varcolac said:
So do u have to get the kernel from another link? Since the link I showed you is for ICS. So that means any Siyah kernel would be fine as long as it's for my firmware, right?
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No. If you install
the firmware, the kernel comes included in it.
There is just one siyah kernel. Different versions, but its still the same. Download and install the latest version for the S2. ie. v4.1.5 AFTER you're on ICS.
Varcolac said:
Is there any chances of bricking of my phone?
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There is always a risk involved. It is minimized to almost near zero levels if you read all the guides and tutorials available on this site carefully. If you're too lazy to do that, then its your fault if you've bricked your device. If there's something you don't understand, use Google. There are instructions/step by step guides/ video walkthroughs/ galore. If everything else fails, ask.
As long as you've not hardbricked your phone with the emmc bug, its almost always recoverable even if bricked. And that's avoidable merely by sticking to 4.0.3.
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Ok one last question I do not understand how to use efs pro even after reading the guides or going on to YouTube. Sorry to trouble you again..
Oh no. The links says 404 Page not found...
Varcolac said:
Ok one last question I do not understand how to use efs pro even after reading the guides or going on to YouTube. Sorry to trouble you again..
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Search for and download ktool from the play store. Simple one-touch efs backup. Only back up your efs. Nothing else.
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Varcolac said:
Oh no. The links says 404 Page not found...
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If you're talking about the link to the firmwares, its opening for me. Try again maybe. Else go to sammobile.com and search there.
Good luck.
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Ok I did a backup of efs(hopefully) when I go to Sammobile.com/firmware I Cound not find any of the firmwares that is 4.0.3. So I tried the link I showed above and it still doesn't open. Unless I use another country?
Yes. If you find your reception isn't good enough you can always change your modem later.
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Hi,
i have recently noticed the new jellybean leak and im interested in rooting my s2 which is the Vodafone Kernel 3.0.15-1056085 - Build number imm76d.bulpg. I can find numerous tutorials how to root ones with a different build number. But i cannot find anything on the BULPG 4.0.4 build.
Wil the steps for the 4.0.3 work?
Thank you
You don't need to root if you're flashing the JB leaked update.
You just need to know how to comprehend the English language, learn how to use the search feature or read the S2 forums and have a big enough set of balls to flash it using Odin.
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Briliant,
So the I9300XXLSJ Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Test firmware for the Galaxy S II. I9100XXLSJ will work OK although my build number is different?
I have not done any rooting for a few years since my HTC Hero so ive lost track of all the roms and releases.
Thank you. :good:
If you do want to root then download Siyah kernel (TAR not CWM) and flash the TAR file using Odin. Then the world is your Chinese knock off pearl factory.
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I can't figure out myself how it actually is...
If I have stock XWLSD firmware and I flash XWLSM or any other firmware will my phone brick or that only matters if you change kernel and other stuff?
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Scatrix said:
I can't figure out myself how it actually is...
If I have stock XWLSD firmware and I flash XWLSM or any other firmware will my phone brick or that only matters if you change kernel and other stuff?
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You will brick your phone only if you do a factory reset from recovery with STOCK 4.0.4 kernel.
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Aren't those ROMs JB?
Scatrix said:
I can't figure out myself how it actually is...
If I have stock XWLSD firmware and I flash XWLSM or any other firmware will my phone brick or that only matters if you change kernel and other stuff?
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When u flash a firmware via odin, it replaces the current one completely, so it doesn't matter which build u were on.
Bricking occurs when u
- flash a firmware not meant for ur phone
- flash a wrong kernel
- wipe using temporary cwm on 4.0.4
- flash a corrupted firmware
- interrupt a flash by pulling the cable or battery drains out.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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immortalneo said:
When u flash a firmware via odin, it replaces the current one completely, so it doesn't matter which build u were on.
Bricking occurs when u
- flash a firmware not meant for ur phone
- flash a wrong kernel
- wipe using temporary cwm on 4.0.4
- flash a corrupted firmware
- interrupt a flash by pulling the cable or battery drains out.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Ah, you missed one major point(which usually happens) wiping using stock recovery in 4.0.4 also bricks the device, but this kind of bricking happens only if you're effected by the brick bug there's an app in the play store which will check whether you are effected by the brick bug, and believe me most of the emmc chips are effected (for the record my S2 isn't effected but my tab is).
The important thing to remember is that you should not use any kernels having emmc_cap_erase value set as '1' that includes the stock 4.0.4 kernel and an old version of Siyah, so no matter the recovery if you are on these kind of kernels and if you wipe when your device is effected... Voila expensive paperweight.
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king_below_my_lord said:
Ah, you missed one major point(which usually happens) wiping using stock recovery in 4.0.4 also bricks the device, but this kind of bricking happens only if you're effected by the brick bug
The important thing to remember is that you should not use any kernels having emmc_cap_erase value set as '1'
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Yes, I did miss that. Thank you for pointing it out.
The possibility of brickbug while on stock kernels has been told by Entropy, but I haven't seen many people report it. So I guess I forgot about that.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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Does it matter flashing firmwares via odin or with the phone?
I know that the custom roms are made to be zip flashable so you can install them with the phone, but aren't the stock firmwares too?
Since I am on JB I guess the 4.0.4 bug doesn't matter...
So I can completely flash any firmware for JB 4.1.2 without having any problems?
How can I flash a wrong kernel?
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Scatrix said:
Does it matter flashing firmwares via odin or with the phone?
I know that the custom roms are made to be zip flashable so you can install them with the phone, but aren't the stock firmwares too?
Since I am on JB I guess the 4.0.4 bug doesn't matter...
So I can completely flash any firmware for JB 4.1.2 without having any problems?
How can I flash a wrong kernel?
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Nope stock firmware are always given as tar files, yes you can flash any region's firmware for JB 4.1.2 without any problem, just make sure to get one for the right model as there are firmwares for other variants which might confuse you.
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Scatrix said:
problems?
How can I flash a wrong kernel?
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By flashing a kernel that doesn't support ur rom, or a kernel for another device.
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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king_below_my_lord said:
Nope stock firmware are always given as tar files, yes you can flash any region's firmware for JB 4.1.2 without any problem, just make sure to get one for the right model as there are firmwares for other variants which might confuse you.
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I know what model to get since I am using international version because I took it almost 2 years ago.
But can I make that tar files zip flashable with android kitchen?
If I flash another carrier firmware will it block the sim in that carrier?
So I guess the tar. files can only be flashed puting phone in download mode with odin...
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Scatrix said:
I know what model to get since I am using international version because I took it almost 2 years ago.
But can I make that tar files zip flashable with android kitchen?
If I flash another carrier firmware will it block the sim in that carrier?
So I guess the tar. files can only be flashed puting phone in download mode with odin...
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Whoa tiger!! Yes you can actually convert the tar files into flashable zip using kitchen, carrier specific firmware are usually for locked devices but i dont know what could happen if you actually flashed it my advice stay away from it if you have an unlocked international version, and locked phones can always be unlocked, there is another way of flashing without using pc odin ie. by using mobile odin which is made and maintained by Chainfire, you only need to use your phone and possibly its more safer but you need root access.
Edit: I almost forgot, when you are using kitchen you have to be very very careful because you will have several options like to add root by using a modified kernel which matches your OS version, I would say that you must use it IF ONLY you know what you are doing, and you can also deodex if you want but some kind of glitches can pop up anywhere.
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Whoa tiger!! Yes you can actually convert the tar files into flashable zip using kitchen, carrier specific firmware are usually for locked devices but i dont know what could happen if you actually flashed it my advice stay away from it if you have an unlocked international version, and locked phones can always be unlocked, there is another way of flashing without using pc odin ie. by using mobile odin which is made and maintained by Chainfire, you only need to use your phone and possibly its more safer but you need root access.
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I have root and I have unlocked my phone with spocky's apk.
I don't plan to flash a stock firmware. I plan to get one to make the few chsnges I want via android kitchen, give it root accses and the stuff so then I flash it.
Do you guys have any advice on choosing the build number? I heard the XWLSD is a more free bug and stable version of XWLSM which my carrier use. I also saw alot of roms in development for XWLSN... and modem?
May I get forever sim unlocked device by flashing an unbranded firmware?
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Scatrix said:
I have root and I have unlocked my phone with spocky's apk.
I don't plan to flash a stock firmware. I plan to get one to make the few chsnges I want via android kitchen, give it root accses and the stuff so then I flash it.
Do you guys have any advice on choosing the build number? I heard the XWLSD is a more free bug and stable version of XWLSM which my carrier use. I also saw alot of roms in development for XWLSN... and modem?
May I get forever sim unlocked device by flashing an unbranded firmware?
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That i cant tell you dude, in fact I don't know what your carrier is,and I have a unlocked device so maybe other members can help you with that, XWLSN is pretty stable and I myself use it but I think the XWLSS one is better, since you are going to unlock anyway why don't you use XWLSS build?
Edit: Ah the modem In my opinion LS6 is better but some people prefer LS8 anyway its according to upto the user change modems continuously until you find the fastest thats my policy.
Edit: Flashing an unbranded firmware will still lock the device.
king_below_my_lord said:
That i cant tell you dude, in fact I don't know what your carrier is,and I have a unlocked device so maybe other members can help you with that, XWLSN is pretty stable and I myself use it but I think the XWLSS one is better, since you are going to unlock anyway why don't you use XWLSS build?
Edit: Ah the modem In my opinion LS6 is better but some people prefer LS8 anyway its according to upto the user change modems continuously until you find the fastest thats my policy.
Edit: Flashing an unbranded firmware will still lock the device.
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I searched on sammobile and saw the XWLSS.
Well if it would still be locked on what carrier would it?
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Scatrix said:
I searched on sammobile and saw the XWLSS.
Well if it would still be locked on what carrier would it?
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It will be locked to the carrier which locked the device in the first place. ie. The carrier from which you bought the device.
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king_below_my_lord said:
Whoa tiger!! Yes you can actually convert the tar files into flashable zip using kitchen, carrier specific firmware are usually for locked devices but i dont know what could happen if you actually flashed it my advice stay away from it if you have an unlocked international version, and locked phones can always be unlocked, there is another way of flashing without using pc odin ie. by using mobile odin which is made and maintained by Chainfire, you only need to use your phone and possibly its more safer but you need root access.
Edit: I almost forgot, when you are using kitchen you have to be very very careful because you will have several options like to add root by using a modified kernel which matches your OS version, I would say that you must use it IF ONLY you know what you are doing, and you can also deodex if you want but some kind of glitches can pop up anywhere.
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I know I can use siyah kernel which I am using right now.
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Scatrix said:
I know I can use siyah kernel which I am using right now.
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Well, good luck :thumbup:
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Mobile Odin to flash stock + galaxysim unlock (xda thread) in case it re-unlock itself.
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I seem to have another problem though. I puted the zip I downloaded from sammobile in the original_update folder and I can't create a working folder...
What can I do to make it work?
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hello everybody
my sister bought a new s2 and wants me to make it run on jellybam but as I'm not used to s2 (i have s3) i have no idea how to root the mobile and from where can i get cwm for s2
may anyone help me...i will be very thankful to you
N.B. it runs on 4.0.4 official now
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
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Read read read And don't try anything before you did.
AndDiSa said:
You can flash PhilZ-kernel with built-in CWM recovery. Have a look at PhilZ-kernel thread to find the appropriate kernel for you.
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from where can I get it?
does it require PC and odin or not?
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In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
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AndDiSa said:
In http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 you can find your appropriate kernel, but you need to choose the right one, because the latest kernels are for JellyBean only.
No, you don't need Odin/heimdall and you don't' need a PC even if it's better to have one at hand when it comes to issues.
One hint: read and try to understand everything before flashing. If you are unsure, ask, otherwise there is a chance to brick the device, especially with 4.0.4 stock (-> brick bug)
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okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
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ahmed bahaa said:
okay thanks dude, but is there a safe one even if with a PC, I'm used to rooting and flashing recovery mods and kernels using PC and odin for my s3 and it is very safe and no chance of bricking the phone, so is there a similar way for s2 ?
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just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
Sun90 said:
just download the 'Siyah kernel v 5.0.1' (.tar file for flash with Pc odin) from the link below and flash the same on ur phone using PC odin, it will root ur phone and install a working, brick free cwm recovery, which u can use to flash any custom rom/kernel of ur choice
Siyah Kernel v5.0.1
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thanks a lot bro, will give it a try today
btw im going to flash the latest jellybam on i9100 so will siyah have any problem regarding the ROM ? i mean will there be any lag or something ?
CWM matters, not the kernel you're actually on.
Of course if you're on 4.0.4's kernel you can't wipe.
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The Siyah kernel will be overwritten during the jellybam flash anyway......so as mentioned. ...the kernel doesn't matter/won't cause compatibility issues
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ok thanks a lot dudes that really helped a lot