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I was a complete noob but for the past 2 days I've been massively experimenting with my phone to finally figure out how to use Heimdall (since I'm on a Mac) and flashing ROMs and Kernels.
My problem is I got this phone here in India, and yesterday I flashed it with the official ICS 4.0.3 version (since KIES wouldn't let me). But then I say the Resurrection Remix ROM and I really wanted it.
So here are the doubts:
1. I realize I'll need to root my phone first. I read this in a bunch of threads. I started using Chainfire's post as my reference, only to realize that they're meant for 19100 only. Not the G variant.
So, what kernels can I use to root my phone?
My current kernel string reads like this:
3.0.8 [email protected] #2 SMP PREEMPT Tue May 22 15:00:05 KST 2012
The baseband version reads: I9100GDDLP5
I assumed LP5 to be the kernels I should be looking for (referring to Chainfire's post) but couldnt find any for the G.
I came across this link:
androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-international-all-things-root/482437-galaxy-s2-gt-i9100g-all-things-root.htm
It gives a bunch of kernels for G, but for android version 2.3.6. Does this mean:
a) Those are the only kernels I can hope to get?
b) I need to flash the old version ROM to use them?
My other question is, once I do root my phone with the appropriate kernel,
can the G variant use the Resurrection ROM? If I can't, could anyone suggest a good ROM I should use?
And finally, staying true to my newbie level, can I directly flash a custom ROM using Heimdall without rooting? Also I saw a ROM with a Siyah kernel, so can't I just flash that ROM using Heimdall? I mean, if I root with some kernel and then the ROM I install changes it anyway, can't I directly use the ROM's kernel? I'm just asking.
PDA: I9100GXXLPQ
PHONE: I9100GDDLP5
CSC: I9100GODDLP7
Solution:
I went to the Cynagenmod 9 for I9100G on this site. Went to it's FAQs, flashed the clockworkmod kernel and then used Recovery mode to flash Cyanogenmod 9. Works perfectly. Better than perfect. My phone is finally living up to it's potential!
odin
you can flash a custom recovery to your galaxy with odin,check soem guide on xda, then from the recovery menu yu can flash teh resurection rom,that is prerooted
Thanks...but
@meccandroid: Thanks for the reply, but you're saying that the ROM can be installed on the G variant too? I read there's some hardware difference in 19100 and 19100G, so if the ROM is intended for 19100, wouldn't there be an issue?
Problem solved
Problem solved...solution posted in original post.
- Hi -
- I'm requesting some help to teach me how to root my Samsung Galaxy S2 (UK)... - (?)
- I've never rooted any device before... - & can't seem to find a guide specific to my device:
Model Number: GT-I9100
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST
2012
Build Number: IMM76D.XWLPT
- I'd really like to be able to root my device... - especially now as I am awaiting delivery of a Nexus 7 Device - & hope to root that also -
- Thanks -
D.
You'd probably be slaughtered alive for posting this question. This is xda, mate. Search, read and try before posting questions. And even if you do have to post a question, find the correct thread for doing so.
Since you asked, look through this thread for all your rooting requirements. Me and probably a million others like you have read that and then managed to root their phones following the steps mentioned there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Dont forget to thank the contributor.
Yours being 4.0.4 theres a problem with an EMMC bug bricking the phone. again, read the forums thoroughly before going ahead.
Just flash a pre-rooted kernel.
I guess there is a thread discussing about rooting.
flipd.d.mon said:
- Hi -
- I'm requesting some help to teach me how to root my Samsung Galaxy S2 (UK)... - (?)
- I've never rooted any device before... - & can't seem to find a guide specific to my device:
Model Number: GT-I9100
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband Version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941023
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jul 27 18:08:15 KST
2012
Build Number: IMM76D.XWLPT
- I'd really like to be able to root my device... - especially now as I am awaiting delivery of a Nexus 7 Device - & hope to root that also -
- Thanks -
D.
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***** PLEASE read this important information*****
-You are running stock 4.0.4 ROM which it's known to have brick bug on it's kernel.
-after rooting, DO NOT factory reset/data or restore any backup without changing your kernel to custom one. Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream, and Speedmod kernels are known to be safe.
-You must change your kernel after rooting. It's better to be safe than sorry
****How To ROOT*****
- Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- then flash any of the kernel I listed above
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I have the same setup as you so I think you can look into my thread which i started yesterday and Jokesy took the time and answered all my questions there including linking to a guide (thank you Jokesy, fantastic). I did not use Odin, but i used CWM Recovery Touch.
After following Jokesy link i rooted my phone, i installed the latest siyah S2 kernel (no beta), i also installed Titanium backup and purchased the PRO key. After that i followed an external link of services and programs that i could safely freeze/delete.
It shall be said that i have been using SGS2 since last spring/summer and this was my first time modifying anything with the phone.
Here is my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841641
Frank
For simplest root just use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature. No CF-Root, no CWM needed. Just copy one file to external SD card and update from stock recovery.
- Thanks for the contributions... - there's a lot to take in -
- This 'Bricking Bug' is something of a concern... - so I'll be doing some more reading before I choose whether to proceed with rooting my SGS2 -
- Hopefully things will be simpler with the Nexus 7... -
- Understanding the various versions, terminology & methods etc. is giving me something of a head-ache today -
- But thanks again... -
D.
Jokesy said:
***** PLEASE read this important information*****
-You are running stock 4.0.4 ROM which it's known to have brick bug on it's kernel.
-after rooting, DO NOT factory reset/data or restore any backup without changing your kernel to custom one. Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream, and Speedmod kernels are known to be safe.
-You must change your kernel after rooting. It's better to be safe than sorry
****How To ROOT*****
- Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- then flash any of the kernel I listed above
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I recently updated my phone to 4.0.4 via OTA... I lost my root!! my baseband version is i9100UHLPH, which kernel can i flash???
Jaycee_008 said:
I recently updated my phone to 4.0.4 via OTA... I lost my root!! my baseband version is i9100UHLPH, which kernel can i flash???
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***** PLEASE read this important information*****
-You are running stock 4.0.4 ROM which it's known to have brick bug on it's kernel.
-after rooting, DO NOT factory reset/data or restore any backup without changing your kernel to custom one. Siyah, Dorimanx, Dream, and Speedmod kernels are known to be safe.
-You must change your kernel after rooting. It's better to be safe than sorry
****How To ROOT*****
- Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- then flash any of the kernel I listed above
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
different basband?
Hello devs,
I ran into a problem few hours ago and I am trying to work my way around and through it. I honestly did, I have already lost patience and feel like quitting life itself. I wiped my phone, installed a different BOOTLOADER, different MODEM, different CODE and different CSC. I did all this to install a new ROM, I didn't like the changes so I went for my backup and restored it. Everything was successful, except that the Baseband version hasn't changed at all.
What is a baseband? Does it matter if I installed a different one (it is supposed to be XXLPS-I9100)?
Thanks
Baseband and modem are pretty much the same thing mate. You don't need to have a particular one. If you find your signal isn't as good as it should/used to be, you can change your baseband at a later stage. It doesn't matter if you stick to the one you have. It won't spring up at night and chop your phone into two bits
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
HAXTREME said:
Baseband and modem are pretty much the same thing mate. You don't need to have a particular one. If you find your signal isn't as good as it should/used to be, you can change your baseband at a later stage. It doesn't matter if you stick to the one you have. It won't spring up at night and chop your phone into two bits
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Hey i have a problem my samsung galaxy s2 is an indian version 4.0.4 and its baseband version is I9100 DDLPB so its ok to root it with another baseband verison?
Ok so basically I have an Australian Vodafone S2...
Its a GT-I9100T
On fully STOCK 4.1.2
Baseband is I9100TDVLS3
Kernel version says:
3.0.32-889696
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Tue May 7 12:33:45
KST 2013
Build number:
JZO54K.I9100TDVLSM
now basically I've gone over threads, tried to learn how to root my device and get a custom recovery so i can install an MIUI rom but It seems that since the days of owning my first Optus S2 the whole process(s) have gotten much more difficult, confusing and complicated...
So I know its noob to ask but I don't care, can I get some help with rooting and gaining cwm recovery or something like that on my device so I can flash a custom rom please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
wishmas7er said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
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Which damn files do I actually need, because I can't figure it out -_-
If you still can't figure it out having read those two threads, leave your phone stock. They're self explanatory if you actually take the time to read them properly (as opposed to merely skimming them; taking shortcuts will probably lead to a busted phone).
I had some troubles with my S3 i9300 with constantly freezing, after investigating about it I decided to install a custom rom with a newer android version than what I had at the time.
Now I can't remember which rom I installed and I want to update to a newer version, after reading in some of the rom install instructions, it mentions some requirements that to tell you the truth, I don't understand about them, or I don't know if my phone has them. I do remember that I installed using the custom recovery menu.
So the question is, can I install a custom rom in my phone? Right now I'm interested in the latest version NeatROM, here is my phone info:
Model: GT-I9300
Android: 4.2.2
Baseband: I9300XXUFME7
Kernel: 3.0.31-702147
[email protected] #1
Tue May 21 18:06:56 KST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.I9300XXUFME7
Thanks for reading.
GambitK said:
I had some troubles with my S3 i9300 with constantly freezing, after investigating about it I decided to install a custom rom with a newer android version than what I had at the time.
Now I can't remember which rom I installed and I want to update to a newer version, after reading in some of the rom install instructions, it mentions some requirements that to tell you the truth, I don't understand about them, or I don't know if my phone has them. I do remember that I installed using the custom recovery menu.
So the question is, can I install a custom rom in my phone? Right now I'm interested in the latest version NeatROM, here is my phone info:
Model: GT-I9300
Android: 4.2.2
Baseband: I9300XXUFME7
Kernel: 3.0.31-702147
[email protected] #1
Tue May 21 18:06:56 KST 2013
Build Number: JDQ39.I9300XXUFME7
Thanks for reading.
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Just download the ROM you want to install.. Put it in your sd card.. Reboot to your recovery.. Make a backup of your rom and efs... And flash the latest 4.3 Sammy rom anyone you are interested in.. but remember to flash a modem for your region during installation.. In case of neat rom you will have that option in aroma installer itself... so ya go ahead and perform all these steps most important of which are backing up efs and your rom...
Sent from my GT-I9300
Standard method put new rom on ext sd card .
In recovery format system data cache and sd card .
Flash custom rom via recovery .
Thanks for the responses, I did it like that and everything is working ok.
Spoke too soon, data over the mobile network is very slow, I'm restoring the backup.
Q&A for [PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
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[PhilZ-cwm6][i9100/P] Stock Kernel+CWM6+Root+exFAT+NTFS-MS3
helo may i ask what kernel version that i'll use for my gt-i9100
PDA:I9100XWMS3
PHONE: 19100XXMS4
CSC: I9100FOPLS6
Build Info: Mon dec 23 21:28:58 kst 2013
how to root this kind of phone, help me please? thankyou
PhilZ-cwm6 which version
Hi,
I have a samsung gallaxy S2 and I am rather confused which version of PhilZ-cwm6 kernel to use. I am wanting to use the most current version possible and I am not sure what version that is nor kernel code. I am wanting to root stock android. When I flashed from stock ICS to JB I used the following offical rom XFC-I9100XWLSS-20130817002141.zip and see below for attached screenshot of my phone details, there are differences in the kernel numbers which is causing confusion. I hope that is all the info that is required. Thank you so much in advance for your reply.
hi all
i need to know which version of kernel best for rom >> I9100XWLSD << ?
I have a GS2 I9100XWLSW, suffering the EMMC brick bug. Still with original kernel, and recovery. Rooted with Framaroot.
I'd want to install Philz in order to install either Omnirom or Cyanogen.
I have seen in the Philz's original thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3 ) the link to my PDA version (v5.06.1 ). However on goo.im ( http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9100 ) I can find a higher updated version (v6.48.4), however this one has no description assuring me that's the correct file for PDA LSW. Is it, also considering my EMMC bug? Or maybe it's just the recovery, without the kernel? If that's the point, then WHERE I can find the latest kernel+recovery for my phone?
Also, which install method should I prefer: update through the zip file, or flash through Odin? First one seems easier, but I heard that it may have problems installing certain Cyanogen versions from the Philz's temporary recovery. I'd want to install Lollipop from either Omnirom or Cyano as soon as they become reasonably stable.. also, Philz v5.06.1 comes with CWM 6.0.3.2, but isn't CWM 6.0.4.4+ required to install KitKat or higher?
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: I also noticed that some zip files are marked LSW-XEU, while others are LSW-OXX.. how do I know which is mine? Actually the complete details of my phone are:
PDA: I9100XWLSW
PHONE: I9100XXMS3
CSC: I9100ITVLS2
Safely root & install cwm on 4.1.2 stock xwlst
sir,
i am a kind of semi-newbie & would like to ask a safe method to root & install cwm on my galaxy s2 on 4.1.2 with xwlst built.
smartphone info is as follows:
Baseband ver: I9100DDLS9
Kernel ver: 3.0.31-1155691
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 17:18:49
KST 2013
Build no: JZ054K.I9100XWLST
As i cannot afford new phone i need a safest method to do this......thanks.
plsss help me humans.
What kernel to use?
The instructions are very clear but I don't know what is my kernel number.
My phone details: PDA: I9100XWLPW - Phone: I9100 XXLQ6 - CSC: I9100XSALP6 - stock Android (never touched) 4.0.4.
I want to root for now then I make a full backup and upgrade to stock Android 4.1.2, for now.
Thanks in advance.
i've downloaded the latest file, tried flashing in odin but failed two times already, though i've use the latest odin im pretty sure i followed the guide correctly . tried flashing in stock recovery but there's error. im sure i have the samsung drivers installed in pc. i have rooted phone too. my phone is sg s2 gt i9100. tell me guys what's wrong
Kernel help samsung galaxy s2
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
Kiara5 said:
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 Model number GT-19100
running Android version 4.1.2
Baseband version 19100XXMS2
Kernel version
3.0.31-1211311
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu May 16 10:05:20
KST 2013
I have read how to root etc. but get stuck at the first hurdle as I have no idea what kernel I need.
Phone is as new so never rooted before.
I would really appreciate any help from you guys.
Regards
Kiara
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Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
noppy22 said:
Hi,
What you are looking for is the kernel code in the rom build. On mine I can see it under "About device" at the end of build number - I9100XWLSH, it is the XWLSH part you are looking for. You can also see it if you download terminal emulator from the playstore. Just run the terminal and type getprop and press enter. Scroll up until you find [ro.build.PDA]: this is the rom. Again it is the last part of this you need. Hope this helps
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Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
Kiara5 said:
Thankyou for that.
Mine says r.build.PDA 19100XWLSW so do I take it mine is XWLSW ?
Now need to find that. Thanks again.
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Yes thats it
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
Smantanasiceapa said:
If I'll go for a new version of 4.1.2 and pick between XWLSD, XWMS2, BULPG, JHLSB etc., which version of philz should I choose from the following list? .
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I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
noppy22 said:
I'm not sure I understand, but if you are talking about the stock rom, you should get the latest version for your region. If you want a rooted version of stock I would choose one that has a modified kernel available from the ones @Phil3759 developed. That is, the ones under the latest version in the main thread
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Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
Smantanasiceapa said:
Yes, it was about going to stock 4.1.2 and than flaah smth to get root. But I was curious about the cwm6 kernels from @Phil3759 found on the mentioned list
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The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
noppy22 said:
The listed files are not kernels, they are updated recoveries. To root your stock rom, you need to find the the kernel below the latest recoveries and match the rom to the kernel code as described in the main thread. You can then flash the latest recovery, then reboot into recovery if you want to for example flash a kitkat or lollipop rom. The older recovery embedded in the modified kernel won't be compatible with these later android versions
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Ok. Thank you for your advice
Kernel PhilZ para s2 Lollipop 5.1.1 Resurrection Remix
Hello to all:
I have one s2 with Lollipop Resurrection Remix CM-12.1 v5.1.1_r1 and it wanted to know if it is or It will have Kernel PhilZ for this version.
Thank you.
Rom for Samsung galaxy s2 I9100P
Hi,
I have attached my device screenshot. I am unable to choose the correct ROM according to the Kernel version. Requesting you to provide the link to the correct file i can choose to root the phone.
Thanks
Unbrick..
Download Philz Kernel in .tar format and instal it over Odin 3.0.7 ie than whwn boot up, download on ur internal or better external sd card kernel and recovery(sometimes it is the same one file) and restart ur mob in recovery and instal that new/old recovery which u previosly got before boot loop or bricking... than reinstal ur system or if u have backup just restore it,. Important part is that u need same Recovery u did before U braked up Ur system... Ask 4 more
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So, it is not cous Recovery are included in kernel or something simular, couse that wasnt question,question by user int0x13 was: why i cant find the according link the the philz kernel on the first page of the topic? There it is , reason and answer...
Btw, read carefully, sometimes so tehnical to be isnt best solution
And, i can not understand why man who worked hard and give us his best and his work included his PhiliZ kernel did not suported inough??? Hi deserve it !