I had an old S2 lying around and I managed to get a new screen by swapping it from another phone. Now it's been awhile since I've used this phone, and I already updated the firmware using Kies without thinking. I want to root this device and experiment with some custom roms and kernels for better battery performance.
This is the Canada, Bell version (unlocked):
Model: GT-I9100M
Android ver: 4.1.2
Baseband ver: I9100MUGMA5
Build #: JZO54K.I9100MUGA5
I have been looking but I'm confused because most tut. is for the older version prior to Kies update( or at least I thought).
If anyone can help me, I'd greatly appreciate it. Maybe link me to the tutorials? I just don't know where to start.
You got confused because you're not thinking straight.
Try "root 4.1.2 I9100 I9100M".
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gastonw said:
You got confused because you're not thinking straight.
Try "root 4.1.2 I9100 I9100M".
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Alright so I found some links, but they are all referring to different build numbers, does that matter?
No, it doesn't.
Tip: Don't look for a CF Root but for a custom kernel.
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Okay guys, First off I apologize if my post is too noobish. Yes I am a noob at all this.
I rooted my phone using steps mentioned here - http://samsunggalaxys2review.org/forum/showthread.php?tid=43
I bought my phone in india with the KE8 update, and now the About Phone section shows the following:
Android Version - 2.3.3
Bsaeband Version - I9100DDKE2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL 161513
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE8.
I read about a post for rooting the galaxy S2 here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
and am a little bit confused. Firstly did I do the rooting with a piece of old software or something? Do I need to do the rooting again or flash my phone with some other latest software ?
Can someone please spoon feed me some info about:
1. Whether I need to infact update my software and flash my phone again
2. If so how?
Thanks a lot guys, and again sorry for being too noobish :S
flash CF-root KE8 kernal as per
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
that way you can keep your KE8 and have Root AFAIK
(take no responsibility blah blah blah)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I found this thread here and here they have given source of the Stock KE8 Kernel. Since i have already rooted my phone, is it enough if I just flash my phone with this stock kernel to have the latest software in my phone?
vijayallenraj said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I found this thread here and here they have given source of the Stock KE8 Kernel. Since i have already rooted my phone, is it enough if I just flash my phone with this stock kernel to have the latest software in my phone?
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yes just download the stock kernel KE8 and flash over the rooted one, and your phone will still be rooted
Well I have rooted mine yesterday after a 3 hours effort. I think there should be a thread for Noobs like OP and me which will elaborate the Steps & Methods, the Application needed etc. in a Simple way with good demonstration. Not everybody had Android before, so for the new comers this is hard, very hard to understand all these. Like I am now having difficulties with ADB, I don't even know where to install it and from where, how to use it? The devs are very easy with these stuffs and they just mention the software name, but we, newcomers to Android are getting puzzled. It's a like a 5 year old baby has to face class X straightaway.
Some basic faqs SGS1 mostly same SGS2 .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
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Thanks mate. Just 1 more question:
Firmware info
PDA:XWKE8
PHONE: DDKE2
CSC:ODDKE2
Build date: 18/05/2011
Generic India (ODD): www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/6OZ2KOHB07
XWKE8 Stock Kernel: www(dot)multiupload(dot)com/ZTRYIQ5S35
There was another thread where I found this. Which here should I use? What is ODD Generic India and what is the difference between this and the Stock Kernel?
And btw here is a guy that explains everything in detail on youtube:
I followed his instructions, and did exactly what he did and rooted my phone in 10 mins
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/user/mattj101101#p/u/9/XNggrd0Ptyg
Please help my new s2 a is showing kernel version:[email protected]#2 guys is this rooted handset?
vinaymonu25 said:
Please help my new s2 a is showing kernel version:[email protected]#2 guys is this rooted handset?
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This is the stock kernel which came from the Samsung factory. The phone is NOT rooted if you did not root it. You can do rooting with an insecure kernel and then revert back to the stock kernel, keeping the root intact.
Hi there (topic should say GT-i9100G)
Been searching for days to find a way to root my GT-i9100G model. I found plenty for previous builds of my kernel but nothing for this current one.
So I'm at the end of my wits and for the first time in years I'm turning to creating a thread on a forum, getting ready for the flame.
kernel: 2.6.35.7 DELL165 dpi @ # 2
Android version: 2.3.6
Build number is: GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
Baseband version: I9100GXXKL4
I had a i900 from work but after it broke my work phone was replaced with this model and I'm sick of not being able to run ICS on it.
Anyways, wanna get CWM on it, but I'm very green at the whole custom ROM scene, only thing I ever rooted was my 10.1 tab with Odin to flash AOKP's builds :\
Anyways, if anyone has any tip, don't be shy.
fladmus said:
Hi there
Been searching for days to find a way to root my GT-i900G model. I found plenty for previous builds of my kernel but nothing for this current one.
So I'm at the end of my wits and for the first time in years I'm turning to creating a thread on a forum, getting ready for the flame.
I'm on: kernel 2.6.35.7 DELL165 dpi @ # 2 running Android 2.3.6
I had a i900 from work but after it broke my work phone was replaced with this model and I'm sick of not being able to run ICS on it.
Anyways, wanna get CWM on it, but I'm very green at the whole custom ROM scene, only thing I ever rooted was my 10.1 tab with Odin to flash AOKP's builds :\
Anyways, if anyone has any tip, don't be shy.
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You DID mean GT-i9100G, right?
Need to know more, anyways. Build number?
Use super one click
Yes of course, silly me, GT-i9100G is my phone.
Build number is: GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
Baseband version: I9100GXXKL4
I've read others talk about super one click, the reports were very mixed and I think this build will not work, or am I wrong?
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Yes of course, silly me, GT-i9100G is my phone.
Build number is: GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
Baseband version: I9100GXXKL4
I've read others talk about super one click, the reports were very mixed and I think this build will not work, or am I wrong?
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I believe SuperOneClick requires an insecure kernel to be flashed to your phone first before using it, right? You just have to make sure the insecure kernel is for the I9100G, and not the I9100. And if you cannot find an exact match for your kernel version for an insecure kernel, you will need a copy of your secure kernel to flash back when you're done rooting.
I'm afraid I don't know where to get these things for an I9100G, however, so you're on your own to look for them. (unless someone who knows this information sees this post and is kind enough to post it to you)
EDIT to add: that said, I've heard of a few custom kernels for the I9100G that, when flashed, will root your phone for you. I don't remember what they are though, you'll have to search for them.
EDIT 2: Found one (superatmos) that has a version compatible with your build.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from vodafone. Here are the specs:
Android ver:4.0.3
Baseband:I9100BULP6
Kernel:3.0.15-I9100BULPC-CL332484 [email protected] #3
Build nr:IML74K.BULPC
CSC:I9100VODLP8
Now running on AT&T
I want to root this phone while maintaining the stock firmware or something better. Could some help me out I can't seem to find the right kernel to use. I appreciate it (p.s I did like to unroot at a later stage).
thanx
Since you're on ICS, just use this. No kernel flashing required.
There's a pretty good guide right here:
Your kernel: 3.0.15-I9100BULPC
Look for the LPC zip file in that thread, that is the kernel you need, be sure to read the guide well.
Good luck.
ctomgee said:
Since you're on ICS, just use this. No kernel flashing required.
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Thank you for the link. I tried it out and it worked out well for me.
Hi,
I have the exact same phone as the OP:
PDA: i9100BULPC
Phone: i9100BULP6
CSC: i9100VODLP8
I've been trying to root my phone to install a custom ROM on my phone for the last few hours but I keep hitting hitches.
I've tried using the customer kernel posted by nawrejin on this thread, but when I boot up my wifi won't work (stuck on authenticating/obtaining IP); that aside I also have a problem with CWM ('cwm manager needs superuser access')?
If I flash the stock kernel for my build then the wifi problem resolves itself, but returns to being unrooted. I don't have a mini SD card so can't use the solution proposed by ctomgee (rooting without kernel flashing).
Can anyone propose a workaround or solution? I've been trying all night now with no success. And I am a newbie noob noob .
Thanks for any input,
Will
Buy an sd card for a couple bucks.
Try to get the sd card. I I hae found this method very effective. When done you could download neat rom lite by Sale and watch your phone fly.
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I apologize, if this question was asked previously. I researched and tried various of methods on this website for the past 3 days trying to fix my phone.
First I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 AT&T SGH-i777 I tried to root it. I acquired a download which was called I9100XXLSJ without realizing it was for another model phone. I installed with Odin I had files that went to PDA,PHONE,CSC for this download.With this download I had Jelly Bean, the back/search button on my phone didn't work. When I restarted my phone It would say Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100. Also I couldn't place any calls but I could text? I looked up that when I reboot my phone it saying i9100 in the model number was normal and that I needed to update my kernel which I do not know how to. Said something about Flash which I had no idea what it meant. but is it normal for my phone to say i9100 when it restarted?
Also what is a bootloader?
I recently just downloaded I777UCKH7-CL503881-No-BL It was a all-in-one Odin It made my
Model number: SAMSUNG-SGH-i777
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: i777uckh7
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7
Trying to get my stock firmware
But when I reboot my phone it still said i9100 when it was loading. How do I restore my baseband? and will fixing my baseband make me make calls again?
Thank you, for your time and my noobness. I spent countless of hours trying to research and trying different methods but their just confusing.
IMEI 358055042574949
Download the correct stock firmware for SGH-I777 from sammobile.com.
Get the phone to download mode.
Connect with Odin.
Flash stock firmware.
I believe there are multiple guides dealing with it in the stickies, commonly named "returning to stock".
Don't post your imei number. And read the stickies om how to return to stock.
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ktnguyen said:
Also what is a bootloader?
Thank you, for your time and my noobness. I spent countless of hours trying to research and trying different methods but their just confusing.
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Countless hours and didn't once come across the term bootloader? If you get your phone back to stock you should leave it alone for awhile.
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Hello people
It's my first post here
I'm trying to get my sgs2 rooted.
I've been searching around forums quite a bit, but quickly got confused since I don't know what ROM I have, nor what brand is my phone (canadian, at&t, south african or whatever).
After looking around a bit I found out that I have an insane chip using the "eMMC Brickbug Check' app, which led me to find that the safest way to get root which is using the CWM from recovery mode without flashing kernel.
I tried it but when I get to clockwork mod everything gets stuck and the message "cant open /cache/recovery/log" pops all the time.
So I'm kind of stuck here, any help would be kindly appreciated.
My device info:
Model: GT-i9100
Android Version: 4.0.3
Kernel version: 3/0/15-i9100XXLPQ-CL223505 [email protected] #3
Build number: IML74K.XXLPQ
i prefer u jellybean use this one
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/4...roid412-xxlsj-jellybean-official-firmware.htm
To root(jellybean firmware) it just use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031042
ankur.co.in said:
i prefer u jellybean use this one
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/4...roid412-xxlsj-jellybean-official-firmware.htm
To root(jellybean firmware) it just use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031042
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So updating to 4.1.2 is supposed to fix my clockwork mod bug?
Yeah it will