Hi galaxy s2 thread.
Ive never had dealings with the S2 so would just like some clarification....
Im a note user myself but have recently bought a used S2 for my mothers birthday present.
Its currently on 4.0.3 (brick bug affected) and locked and branded to the 3 uk network.
My plan is to flash a uk generic gingerbread stock rom via odin then root it and sim unlock it thus allowing it to be updated via kies officially. Losing root is not an issue after the unlock and offical upgrade.
Is this the best way to go about it? Its the way I would do a note. Do the note and S2 share this flashing method?
Many thanks in advance.
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Forget about the brickbug. It's been completely blown out of all proportion by a lot of people, and only becomes an issue if you're running a stock 4.0.4 kernel with CWM in the large majority of cases (there have been one or two anecdotal example of people bricking their phones with stock recovery on 4.0.4).
Having said that, why go back to GB ??
Root it with CFRoot; read the CFRoot thread thoroughly to determine which kernel you need, it's very self explanatory provided you read/follow instructions to the letter. Don't use a kernel marked ***problems mounting secure storage or the phone may not boot, use the next closest match (Doesn't have to be an exact match, gets back to what I said about reading the thread/instructions carefully), do your unlock, do your Kies update.
Yes, you'll obviously lose root given the update will flash the latest stock kernel over your rooted kernel, but let's face it, last thing you want to leave 'an ordinary user' with is a rooted phone; asking for trouble IMHO.
Only reason I thought of going back to GB was to avoid the brickbug and to save the flash counter. Long way round I know but I've always done it that way on my note. Had it for 2 yrs nearly and never had the yellow triangle or a binary count!
I'm just reading the cf root thread now. All being well it will be sorted soon.
Thanks.
Just a last one........ do you guys seem to experiance sim relocks after upgrades as a some note users do?
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The simlock thing does happen, but it seems to be more prevalent if you change CSC I.E flash/upgrade a stock rom not for your region, or if your phone was bought 'elsewhere' (Say you bought it in Asia, but are using it in Europe), flash/upgrade a rom for your current region. But it does happen seemingly '
just for the hell of it'.
You're only going to find that out when you do the Kies update. Besides, if you do find it re-locks, it's no biggie to re-root it, unlock again, and unroot again. And there's no absolute need to unroot; but as I implied in my PP, if it were me giving the phone to an 'ordinary user', I wouldn't leave it rooted for somewhat obvious reasons.
Edit - Any dramas along the way, post here again.
Many thanks.
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You're welcome
Advice needed again.....
Kernel version is XW LP7.
Using chainfires advice on how the kernels go in sequence I can't find one remotely close?
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I did say read the instructions carefully Go back and read the bit in bold red that says 'Help! Which file do I use ?'.
All sorted now.
Thanks again. Unbranded and unlocked.
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x5starguerillaa said:
All sorted now.
Thanks again. Unbranded and unlocked.
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Hi, I got my galaxy s2 in the post a week ago, but it was second hand, apparently unwanted upgrade. Anyway, is this an official kernal please, as I haven't seen it on any other device on YouTube when watching a meriad of reviews. So I have attached a screen shot of the kernal version. By the way this should be a sim free UK modal. I know this is random, but I have stupidly got my self a bit worried, could someone help me please? Thanks very much
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It looks like they've possibly upped the kernel, but definitely rooted it. I very seriously doubt there's anything to worry about though. Looks like someone did the work for you
Nothing wrong there, you're rooted. If you're worried you could flash a different kernel! Easy as pie if you follow the threads available
Hi, but root checker says that I don't have root same with set cpu. Also, can i update it ota, to the new 2.3.4 when it comes out officially please? Also, I rooted my old htc desire, and then I wanted to root my galaxy s2 when ever here was a stableish nightly for ice cream sandwich, but will the fact it hasn't got an official kernel obscure me from flashing using odin to flash roms, other kenels and installing custom recovery, or because it says it isn't rooted, will it obscure be from rooting. Also are there any risks please? I am new to galaxy s2, I am used to the simplify of rooting the desire. thanks, also how do you know it's rooted?
Thanks very much for your help
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It looks like they've possibly upped the kernel, but definitely rooted it. I very seriously doubt there's anything to worry about though. Looks like someone did the work for you
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Also, could you please be able to tell be, where in the procedure of rooting is my phone to be able to root, flash if someone has started the work for me please? I am just scared that if I start to mess around with trying to root it, and if someone has started the rooting the process, I might brick it. I don't know if I have explained this very well.
I should have done this before, but when it is so long I didn't think it would work, but I typed in the kernel in the search box and it came up with this, I think it may be stock and completely normal after all: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14593753
I got mine from Orange and the kernel was KE2. I think that KE7 is an official firmware, but the "root" in the name suggests it's already been rooted. Have a look in your apps for CWM or Superuser. If they're there then it's probably Chainfire's root that has been applied. If not then maybe they just flashed a stock kernel before sending it to you.
Either way, following the instructions in Chainfire's root thread will not brick your device (as long as you do follow the instructions )
It's actually quite hard to brick it. You really need to start pulling cables or stopping odin when you're flashing to do that.
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I got mine from Orange and the kernel was KE2. I think that KE7 is an official firmware, but the "root" in the name suggests it's already been rooted. Have a look in your apps for CWM or Superuser. If they're there then it's probably Chainfire's root that has been applied. If not then maybe they just flashed a stock kernel before sending it to you.
Either way, following the instructions in Chainfire's root thread will not brick your device (as long as you do follow the instructions )
It's actually quite hard to brick it. You really need to start pulling cables or stopping odin when you're flashing to do that.
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Or if you start flashing Samsung Galaxy S 1 files onto your Samsung Galaxy S 2 like some people...
my brand new phone from vodafone australia was kernel dukf4 with [email protected] in the title, but it was most certainly not a rooted device.
I am now on ke7, rooted, no dramas. dont have cwm or rom, phone does not seem to need it for my lifestyle.
This is probably a real noob question but is it possible to flash from a carrier firmware/image (i'm currently on OrangeUK I9300BVALF4) to the new XXBLF unbranded firmware/image without root or any negative effects??
goto sammobile.com
Should be no implications whatsoever.
Just flash a stock unbranded firmware via odin, but follow all instructions to the letter!!!!!
In the remote possibility that something goes wrong then as long as you aren't trying to root then just send it back to sammy for a fix and claim that kies screwed it up.
That said... standard disclaimer that you flash or modify your phone at your own risk and nobody is responsible but you if it goes belly up.
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Should probably add that I'm not commenting on the specific firmware you want to flash, just that there is no problem inn principle flashing an unbranded firmware onto a branded handset.
Just search the forums and try and flash one for the correct region.
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Thanks badger, I may wait a little before going ahead just in case. Seems it might be a little much just to get a brightness slider on the notifications bar
Thanks Taysider, I'd found a download for the unbraded already but nice to know about sammobile.com
So...I returned my phone to stock, which was a nightmare because I already had a devs ICS and the instructions (for returning to stock) are for UCKH7...got endless errors and whatnot...
Finally figure it out. So now I'm back to 2.3.6 and I figured I connect to Kies and get the At&t ICS version. No problem...got it!
Now...if I want to root it and instal cwm, how would I do it? I mean the methods at the dev section are for the gingerbread os, right?
Any help will be appreciated. :good:
just flash a kernel with Odin. Far as I know it should work fine. Then again I haven't had to do it for a long while.
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Read this
[Directory]AT&T I777 GSll {roms,kernels,tools}
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301682
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paleman27 said:
So...I returned my phone to stock, which was a nightmare because I already had a devs ICS and the instructions (for returning to stock) are for UCKH7...got endless errors and whatnot...
Finally figure it out. So now I'm back to 2.3.6 and I figured I connect to Kies and get the At&t ICS version. No problem...got it!
Now...if I want to root it and instal cwm, how would I do it? I mean the methods at the dev section are for the gingerbread os, right?
Any help will be appreciated. :good:
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If I were you I would stay away from the At&t ICS version read this thread....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1757972
This is MUCH safer read this thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
EDIT: After a little more thought if I were you I wouldn't do anything else to your phone since you already flashed the kernel with the 99% confirmed eMMC "superbrick" bug (see the first link) until you research the best way, least possible chance to bricking your phone... Maybe Entropy512 can help with the best way to flash a new package!! GL if anything ever did happen I sure hope Samsung would give you a replacement.....
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Hey all,
I have just got a brand new i777, I just wanted to upgrade it to ICS and sim-unlock it.
The upgrade is to be done through kies, no problem in that.
The sim-unlocking is the issue .. i know it was easy in gingerbread to root and use herlroz app .. but now is there an easy way without using ODIN or flashing a kernel to sim-unlock this phone on the official ICS ?
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Hey all,
I have just got a brand new i777, I just wanted to upgrade it to ICS and sim-unlock it.
The upgrade is to be done through kies, no problem in that.
The sim-unlocking is the issue .. i know it was easy in gingerbread to root and use herlroz app .. but now is there an easy way without using ODIN or flashing a kernel to sim-unlock this phone on the official ICS ?
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besides the free SIM unlock app on the market?
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Phalanx7621 said:
besides the free SIM unlock app on the market?
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that was very xda-newbie from me
Hi All,
Please forgive me, I had an iPhone for the last 5 years and it was jailbroken each firmware update.
I just made the android jump (love it!) and i've come to root... and i'm stumped!
I got Odin... But then knowing which firmware/kernal/thingy to use is confusing me badly.
I'm GS3 GT-I93000, T-Mobile in the UK...
Can anyone just point me in the right direction? I just want to be able to enable to added features of things such as Avast Anti-Theft (GPS auto on) which require rooting!
Thanks!
All you need is in the first few posts of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
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I used this guide to root my t mobile s3.
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3/
Follow each step carefully and you should be fine
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Khy50 said:
I used this guide to root my t mobile s3.
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3/
Follow each step carefully and you should be fine
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The T-Mobile, UK Version has looked bootloader from what I have been told.
there are plenty of rooting video guides in the general section (to many to link just search) . Or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 is probably the easiest way to root with the best guide.
If you are still stuck after looking through those just message back here and I will try to help the best I can.
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The T-Mobile, UK Version has looked bootloader from what I have been told.
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Mine didn't
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Mine didn't
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Heard a few of my friends complaining that it did, but then again they probably where doing it wrong and had a USB connected or the phone turned on or something lol.
In the end I rooted it using the first method replied in this post, worked like a charm. Doesn't seem to have any kind of branded or locked bootloader from what I can tell, and root apps are working as they should.
A further question.. on my old iPhone, if I jailbroke it and update the firmware, it reversed the jailbreak.
I want to update the firmware on my GS3 to the latest, will it undo the root? Will I have to re-install root apps etc?
Or will the device stay rooted once i've upgrade?
Many thanks for your help, you guys/gals are a friendly bunch of clever-cloggs.
Here is a link to cwm flashable stock Roms, lg8 is what you want, you can flash these in recovery. I advise after flashing that you upgrade your modem to lh1 which is latest for uk and fixed some issues. Link also supplied
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704185
[ROM][CWM][XXBLG9][ICS][4.0.4] Odexed & Fully Deodexed Stock Roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740061
[REF] Galaxy S3 Modem / Radio Collection (I9300 & I9300T ONLY) CWM & Odin Flashable
---------- Post added at 11:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:36 AM ----------
All matters regarding root etc, how to reset flash counter and return to stock for warranty can be found in i9300/General/stickies
Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but whats the significance of this ROM?
Here's my device so far...
Stock ROM (never flashed anything custom) which I rooted using the above method.
I want to update to the latest firmware for the i9300, still stock though as I haven't found a feature in a custom ROM worth messing with it for me.
Then I was just going to re-root (if I needed to).
Does the ROM you posted mean that I won't have to re-root? And it will stay rooted?
And the modem thing... I don't understand.
I'm sorry to be a pain!
Thank you for your help,
the Rom listed are flashable through recovery, and there are a choice of odexed and deodexed stock Roms. Odex is the standard Rom, and Odex basically helps load apps a bit quicker, but has some drawbacks also. I could spend hours trying to fill you in but reading all the links and information I have supplied you with is the easier option
Unless you want to return the favor and spend the next few days explaining the mysteries of Windows to me, then I may consider some mutual spoon feeding
So.. to answer my question, does flashing through recov mean you do not have to re-root the device?
I wonder why the modem update is seperate? You would think they would include such things in the firmware update.
I'm a wizz on windows - fire away! haha.
I do genuinely appreciate your advice and help.
So.. to answer my question, does flashing through recov mean you do not have to re-root the device?
Yes if its not rooted .
Modems are part of firmware but can also be flashed as a separate item .
jje
JJE - My device is rooted though, which I explained
Also, the recov flashable firmware posted above lists this..
"Firmware info:
•Base Firmware: I9300XXBLG9 (4.0.4)
•Region Asia
•Country: Singapore
•Carrier: Unbranded
•Build Date: 30 July 2012
•Modem: DXLG2
•CSC: OLBBLG2
•Change List: 928452"
BLG8 has a version for Europe/UK.. but not BLG9...
Will I have to install the older one?
flash lg8 as I said, ...... lg9 is the Asian version. The modem was a separate ota update to remedy some problems.
I'm on uk Orange/t mobile so all is good
At op to your original Q... all you have to do is stay on your firmware unless you cant wait for the update to be released in the uk, then you can download the latest firmware either from xda or sammobile.com and flash with odin. Now if you stay on your firmware sometimes it will not update properly through kies because of root. In that case go on sammobile and download the firmware for your phone and flash with odin. You will lose root but you already have cf root on your computer so just root again.
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I've recently purchased a SII I1900P with NFC and need to unlock it, but to do that it would seem that it needs to be rooted, which I will eventually need to do anyway.
I've done quite a bit of reading and googling, and it seems there are now many versions of the SII just to complicate things.
I've found this guide here, which I think will do the job, but the link for CWM has been removed, do I just need to download a version from clockworkmod. I tried to post in that thread but was not allowed to.
They don't seem to list a I1900P, I've also found this guide, but again need to download a version of CWM.
I've flashed phones before, but not often so tend to forget. The major problem I'm having is that there is so much information, it's information overload, so would be very grateful if someone could point me in the right direction to the correct files please.
Phone details:
*#1234# results:
PDA:I1900PXXLPH
PHONE: I19100PXXLPC
CSC: I1900P02ULP4
Build info: Wed Apr 11 12:22:51 KST 2010
The phone is running 4.0.3
Edit: Doing lots of reading, but can't seem to find anything with an SII and XXLPC firmware.
Edit again: Think I may a bit confused here, been looking for XX LPC, but under Kernal on my phone it states Kernal Version 3.0.15-I1900PXXLPH-CL378510 [email protected]#3, so would I presume that means I'm actually looking for an XX LPH Kernal
ExynosAbuse.
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Fantastic thanks very much, ExynosAbuse was so simple, download an APK (via the QR Code), install and run, then select the root function, worked a treat, thanks very much, I even sent the author a drink :good:
Now tomorrow night I can move on to unlocking it, time for some shut eye now.
Lol baby steps man, baby steps!
I feel ya tho, it's that rush.
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gastonw said:
Lol baby steps man, baby steps!
I feel ya tho, it's that rush.
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LOL, almost a rush
Unlocked now, but after trying a couple of methods I cheated and I paid for an unlock code (time v cost).
Next is to upgrade to Android 4.1.2 XXLSK firmware, then I'll need to get flash working, and then set up my apps, and finally retire my good old HTC Desire.
Mobile odin Pro
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Unfortunately Mobile Odin says the device model is not supported - I did wonder as it specified various models but not the I9100P.
Hummmm...must be because of the P variant that's related to nfc.
If you jump to an I9100 ROM you wont have any problems because they're hardware identical twins.
I'ma dig into it now.
Here's something http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26422836&postcount=4
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Thanks, what's the advantages of using Mobile Odin over Windows Odin version?
Was just about to flash with Odin (Windows) when I saw your post.
I was also trying to install Clockwork Mod, so I could nandroid backup, but that wasn't compatible either, I presume the hack you linked to above would work for that to, what do you think?
Edit: I've now got Android 4.1.2 installed, but of course have lost the root, and ExynosAbuse no longer works.
Ron-ski said:
Thanks, what's the advantages of using Mobile Odin over Windows Odin version?
Was just about to flash with Odin (Windows) when I saw your post.
I was also trying to install Clockwork Mod, so I could nandroid backup, but that wasn't compatible either, I presume the hack you linked to above would work for that to, what do you think?
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Well, lets see:
Mobile Odin:
Flashes with it's own kernel (Gingerbread based, brick bug free).
Flashes any stock ROM by itself, this means that you only need to select the files and hit start. MO sorts it all out on its own.
Checks the signatures, in case a file it's damaged or not compatible.
Checks you battery level so it doesn't run outta juice while it flashes it (won't flash unless you got at least 50%).
It's fast, 3-4 min per flash.
Wipes dalvik and cache (optional) regardless of CWM previously installed or not.
It's safe, because if things got south, you still got Odin in your PC to get out of the jam.
You can flash a stock kernel, modem but i'm not sure if it flashes custom kernels as well, customs kernels also install CWM as default recovery.
Mobile Odin Pro:
All the above +
Injects Root while flashing the new ROM.
Injects SU app.
Injects MO app.
(all above are optional).
CWM:
You can flash the zip file via stock recovery, it'll be wiped on a new flash of course, because the new kernel comes along with the ROM, so there's that.
Odin (PC): if things go south, you only got Odin to get you outta the jam
Now, for the permissions thing you need a Root explorer.
Why not try kTool, maybe you can modify that file from that app.
As impatient as I am I used Windows Odin, I've now got Android 4.1.2 installed, but of course have lost the root, and ExynosAbuse no longer works.
Is it me or has ExynosAbuse disappeared from the playstore tonight?
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As impatient as I am I used Windows Odin, I've now got Android 4.1.2 installed, but of course have lost the root, and ExynosAbuse no longer works.
Is it me or has ExynosAbuse disappeared from the playstore tonight?
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ExynosAbuse was at the store? Thought it was only here, at xda.
And yeah, it doesn't work on JB because samsung patched the exploit.
Don't worry, flash philz or siyah v6 via odin and that'll get you Root + CWM.
Thanks, once again, I thought the QR code took me to the store for ExynosAbuse, but perhaps not - things tend to merge into one.
I flashed philz, and then Method 1 as listed in the philz thread to root.
So I'm all rooted again, and running JB, except it's got lot's junk from TIM Italy. I'll have to have a look around and see if there are any better JB roms, would like to keep support for Kies Air.
Edit: Actually I've installed ROM Toolbox Pro and that's allowed me to uninstall all the Italian Apps.
Still, you are running a branded jb ROM.
Here's a list:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/01/23...d-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-to-the-galaxy-s-ii/
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For amateurs who do not know the dangers of repartitioning or using PIT files, mobile odin offers another advantage:
It does not allow it.
(Theoretically it can do that, but it wont let u)
Just my 2 cents...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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True, MO is not in the bricking business.
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Still, you are running a branded jb ROM.
Here's a list:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/01/23...d-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-to-the-galaxy-s-ii/
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Gastonw, you've been very helpful, and have made getting my phone rooted, and updated so much easier, thanks for all your help and suggestions. :good: Hopefully this thread will prove useful to others as well.
I've decided to stay with the JB ROM I've got, I can't see any branding left on it now, I've changed the boot up and shut down animations, and removed all the TIM apps.
I will probably remove the Samsung ones that I don't need either - found a great list here of what apps can be removed and which ones shouldn't.
Awesome, it's nice to hear you came thru.
Have fun with jb and all.
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