Hey, I followed this tutorial to root my s2 (youtube) watch?v=CCgncF59mwE and I am now at the last step where I root the device using Samsung Quick Root. The problem is it's stuck. It only did 1 step -- checked for Connection and it passed and now it's at Checking TEMP ROOT Access... and in the bottom right corner it sais - Perm Rooting device, Please Wait- I have been waiting for 28 minutes, is this normal is it stuck? What do I need to do to not screw anything up ?
Flash a custom kernel like Siyah or PhilZ which will give you root+CWM which will then enable you to backup/restore/flash whatever you want. How ? Search. Will save you mucking around with a method like that (even CFRoot would be quicker/easier).
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Flash a custom kernel like Siyah or PhilZ which will give you root+CWM which will then enable you to backup/restore/flash whatever you want. How ? Search. Will save you mucking around with a method like that (even CFRoot would be quicker/easier).
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so i can just end process on quick root?
I am so lost, here I just want to root/install a custom rom but I don't want to screw anything up, anyone that can show me a good noob tutorial for my S2 i9100 (BVKE2 - 2.3.3 Android Version) ?
2.3.3 ?? Wow. Haven't seen that since forever.
If it were me, I'd flash an ICS (not 4.0.4, stay away from 4.0.4 stock roms period) or JB stock rom for my carrier/country, then flash the appropriate custom kernel. Trust me when I say you don't want to try to do anything with your phone by 'taking shortcuts' or being in too much of a hurry to do anything. Take your time, read the guides/tutorials so you know what you're doing before you do it.
Someone else might tell you how/what to do on Gingerbread but I wouldn't do anything to the phone unless I'd updated to ICS or JB first. Maybe QuickRoot doesn't work with the Android version you're running given how ancient that is ? (I'm not motivated enough to read the thread devoted to it on here to find out).
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2.3.3 ?? Wow. Haven't seen that since forever.
If it were me, I'd flash an ICS (not 4.0.4, stay away from 4.0.4 stock roms period) or JB stock rom for my carrier/country, then flash the appropriate custom kernel. Trust me when I say you don't want to try to do anything with your phone by 'taking shortcuts' or being in too much of a hurry to do anything. Take your time, read the guides/tutorials so you know what you're doing before you do it.
Someone else might tell you how/what to do on Gingerbread but I wouldn't do anything to the phone unless I'd updated to ICS or JB first. Maybe QuickRoot doesn't work with the Android version you're running given how ancient that is ? (I'm not motivated enough to read the thread devoted to it on here to find out).
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Thing is there's no info on my carriers website on how to flash a stock JB or ICS. And when I try to do it from the phone it sais there's is no update for me to do. And when I open kies I can't update it with that cause there's no option for it. I have no idea how to update it safely.
What I found was this website -> samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9100 but I am unsure on what to do, under version, does that mean my kernel version ? Cause I have BVKE2 and I can't find that there. If it doesn't matter what version I download then I can flash it with Odin I guess... I could use a bit of guidance
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Best place to get firmwares is Samfirmware.com. They have pulldown boxes where you can choose device/country/carrier & it will give you all the firmwares your carrier has released. As to which one to choose, that's up to you. As to how to flash stock firmware (and root/other stuff), 3rd thread stickied at the top of Q&A (as well as the guides/tutorials) has pretty much everything you need. Thing is, you could have easily found that yourself.
On that note, I repeat my warning in my PP to be very very careful & make sure you understand what it is you're doing before you do it. You give me the impression you just picked QR without knowing how it works, I've lost count of the number of times I've seen that end badly for people here over the past almost 2 yrs. As long as you take your time & learn before you do, the risks to your device are minimal.
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Best place to get firmwares is Samfirmware.com. They have pulldown boxes where you can choose device/country/carrier & it will give you all the firmwares your carrier has released. As to which one to choose, that's up to you. As to how to flash stock firmware (and root/other stuff), 3rd thread stickied at the top of Q&A (as well as the guides/tutorials) has pretty much everything you need. Thing is, you could have easily found that yourself.
On that note, I repeat my warning in my PP to be very very careful & make sure you understand what it is you're doing before you do it. You give me the impression you just picked QR without knowing how it works, I've lost count of the number of times I've seen that end badly for people here over the past almost 2 yrs. As long as you take your time & learn before you do, the risks to your device are minimal.
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OK I promise I will read the entire thread before I do anything, if I decide do even do it since it's a lot more complex then I initially thought. I will read everything and be 100% I know what I am doing before I do it, don't want to half - ass this. Thanks for the help.
Good man If you get stuck you can post here again.
perhaps icepues
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Good man If you get stuck you can post here again.
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Part 6: Rooting [OPTIONAL]
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*NOTE* Rooting your phone will void your warranty! No service center will accept phone if rooted.
To root your phone,download the rooting file,depending on what firmware have you downloaded.This is the best way for rooting,as it doesn't get you the yellow triangle.
Ice Cream Sandwich XWLP7 (4.0.3): ...link
Jelly Bean XWLSW (4.1.2): ... link
1.Put the file on your External SD!
2.Reboot into Recovery.
3.In recovery,select "Install update from external storage",and search the downloaded file,and install it.
4.Reboot
I'm stuck at this - what if my versions of ICS or JB are none of the above?
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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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Here is the photo
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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.
Hey there,
Alright so a couple of days ago my WiFi on my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone just started acting weird. By weird I mean the further away I am from my router (like 1 bar wifi signal - opposite end of the house) websites load, however if I'm pretty much next to it with a max bar wifi signal nothing loads (or sometimes they do load but take extremely long)
In short, the further away from router wifi works fast, whereas the closer I am wifi works slow or doesn't even load websites/applications at all.
So what's happening here?
Thanks,
Jason
PS: No I'm not capped, and no one was/is downloading anything when I conducted my tests.
More info required - model number/which SGS2 variant, which rom/kernel/Android version.
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More info required - model number/which SGS2 variant, which rom/kernel/Android version.
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Sure thing,
About Phone
Model Number:
GT-I9100
Andriod Version:
4.3 (Using SuperNexus 4.3 Rom atm - just installed it yesterday thinking it would fix this very issue yet no hope)
Baseband Version:
I9100XXLS9
Kernel Version:
3.0.64-CM-g9c135ab
[email protected] #1
Thu Aug 15 20:38:26 BST 2013
SuperNexus Version:
SuperNexus-3.0-i9100-BUILD1
Build Number:
JSS15J
SELinux stats:
Permissive
Behind Battery Details
Model:
GT-I9100
SSN:
-I9100GSMH
Made in Vietnam by Samsung.
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I hope all those details help (if they're things there that I shouldn't be sharing to the public please tell me, so I can remove them). Also, I haven't tried the original factory Rom for this phone to see if that fixes the problem, the only issue I have is I forgot what version and such I'm supposed to use.
Ohh and I bought the phone in Australia, if that's any help.
Remove the FFC ID but the rest is OK Yep, doing a clean install of stock (with wipe) is the next step. Re: which stock rom to use, go to Samfirmware & use the pulldown boxes to choose device/carrier/country & find one for your carrier. Doesn't matter much whether it's ICS or JB (though don't flash 4.0.4 stock; use something else) as you're only doing it to test.
Before you go down that path though, you could try a 'dirty' (without wiping) flash of your current rom/kernel. Though probably unlikely to work, it's worth a try given going back to stock is a bit of a pain. You could also try some other custom kernels given WiFi drivers are in the kernel & flashing a new kernel (and fresh drivers as a result) might fix the problem if it's a case of the drivers being messed up.
It could also be something router-side causing it, but we'll look at the phone-side first before looking at stuff like that.
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Yep, doing a clean install of stock (with wipe) is the next step. Re: which stock rom to use, go to Samfirmware & use the pulldown boxes to choose device/carrier/country & find one for your carrier. Doesn't matter much whether it's ICS or JB (though don't flash 4.0.4 stock; use something else) as you're only doing it to test..
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Alright, So I'm on the SameMobile Firmware site and am now using the drop down boxes, I chose Model: GT-I9100 - Galaxy S II and then I'm stuck with Product Code. What do I chose here? Do I chose Vietnam because the phone was made there or do I chose Australia (Optus) because I remember a Optus boot screen on the original firmware (and the Modem is the same as the Baseband version - I9100XXLS9)?
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Before you go down that path though, you could try a 'dirty' (without wiping) flash of your current rom/kernel. Though probably unlikely to work, it's worth a try given going back to stock is a bit of a pain. You could also try some other custom kernels given WiFi drivers are in the kernel & flashing a new kernel (and fresh drivers as a result) might fix the problem if it's a case of the drivers being messed up.
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How do I flash my current rom/kernel? I'm still very new to this whole rom scene, I just go off what I see in videos :/
How do you flash your current rom/kernel again ? To be really honest with you (and I'm not saying this to offend you), if you're asking that question you probably shouldn't be messing with your phone in the first place.
The same way you flashed it in the first instance.
If you still really don't know how to flash a rom or kernel, you really need to read the threads stickied at the top of Q&A and also the guides/tutorials stickied near the top of General. I'm not about to regurgitate stuff like that purely because you're unsure of what to do when that stuff has been asked/answered here thousands of times over the past two years. Also, just doing stuff without understanding what you're doing can easily lead to a busted phone.
Re: which stock firmware to choose, it doesn't matter (as I said in my PP), I just said choose one for your carrier because that's what I'd do, if you had Optus firmware on it previously, you can go with that. It's not really of any consequence.
However...
You need to read all of my PP. I did say to try reflashing your current custom rom/kernel first because this will be quicker/easier than going back to stock.
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How do you flash your current rom/kernel again ? To be really honest with you (and I'm not saying this to offend you), if you're asking that question you probably shouldn't be messing with your phone in the first place.
The same way you flashed it in the first instance.
If you still really don't know how to flash a rom or kernel, you really need to read the threads stickied at the top of Q&A and also the guides/tutorials stickied near the top of General. I'm not about to regurgitate stuff like that purely because you're unsure of what to do when that stuff has been asked/answered here thousands of times over the past two years. Also, just doing stuff without understanding what you're doing can easily lead to a busted phone.
Re: which stock firmware to choose, it doesn't matter (as I said in my PP), I just said choose one for your carrier because that's what I'd do, if you had Optus firmware on it previously, you can go with that. It's not really of any consequence.
However...
You need to read all of my PP. I did say to try reflashing your current custom rom/kernel first because this will be quicker/easier than going back to stock.
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Oh I know what you meant by flash, it's just my lingo that Is off. Dw I understand what you meant now.
Okay, I reflashed my current rom (which was SuperNexus 3.0 Build 1) and that didn't fix the problem any bit.
Okay, now that i've finished downloading the original firmware you say, "doing a clean install of stock (with wipe) is the next step". How exactly do I do a clean install? Does that mean wipe everything, un-root, I've never done this before?
You don't seem to be reading everything I've posted:-
"If you still really don't know how to flash a rom or kernel, you really need to read the threads stickied at the top of Q&A...".
Oh, look. 4th thread from the top in Q&A 'flash stock Samsung firmware'. In other words, as I've already said, I'm not going post stuff for you that's already been posted here & is easy to find purely because you want your hand held.
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You don't seem to be reading everything I've posted:-
"If you still really don't know how to flash a rom or kernel, you really need to read the threads stickied at the top of Q&A...".
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Alright cheers, I found the thread before you updated your post so dw.
Anyway... I did everything the guide said to do. Tested out the internet just then and its still doing the same thing :/
I don't understand why this is happening!?
[Solved]
Alright so early this morning I looked and saw no reply, so I just went a tried somethings out. I reset my router/modem and now everything seems to be working fine.
Thank you MistahBungle, for being the only person that helped me out of the 200~ odd users who viewed the thread and didn't even bother to reply.
What's up everybody!
Have a bone stock brand new Galaxy SII (Original one just ran into a... catastrophic failure you could say, so this is the backup).
It is an AT&T 2.3.6 KK6 phone
Now to resolve this and overhaul it, here's my game plan. Would appreciate it if someone in the know could step in and tell me if it looks solid or if I'm doing something terribly wrong. I am actually planning to run a similar kernel/ROM setup as creepyncrawly's (AJK 4.9 MicSwap + SHOstock3 v4.0) so perhaps he could throw me a few pointers if I'm off somewhere. For the record, I have searched extensively, it's just a lot of information to take in all at one time.
First, I will be rooting it using this method by creepyncrawly, using the supplied instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18859438&postcount=199
If everything goes according to how I think it's supposed to be, I will then have a rooted stock firmware.
From there, I should flash the new kernel first by copying it over to the phone's SD card and flashing it through CWM (This is me assuming the above rooting method gives me access to CWM. I don't really know to be honest )
From there, I have the rooted stock firmware + AJK 4.9 kernel.
Then everything should be okay and in place to flash in the SHOstock3 v4.0 ROM, right?
My biggest problem right this moment is that it appears ajnewkirk has deleted his kernel repository for the most part on his Android developer download page. Files show as not found, anyone know where I can find a mirror to the version WITH the MicSwap? I saw one posted at the end of his thread for one WITHOUT but not one with. Any help on that front would be greatly appreciated as well. Thank you!
Looks like I found an error with my gameplan already
Seems I was looking at the wrong link for creepyncrawyls root method. It didn't say Not for KK6 above that method like the first two in the rooting thread (Hopefully you know which one I mean) so I just assumed it would work. More searching has found that THIS is probably the best method to use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
Luckily, this one downloaded a lot quicker than the last one, and as of writing this sentence it has just finished. Will report back with results.
EDIT: Flashed the .tar file in ODIN, everything seems to have gone smoothly. Maybe too smoothly. I can't tell if I am rooted or not... lol.
Kernel shows the same, version is the same, etc. Awkward...
OK. This was 9 hours ago. You may be finished already. Anyway...
1) There is an easy root method that did not exist at the time those guides were written, which should work with any version of the stock firmware including UCKK6 called Framaroot. It's an apk that you install then root from the phone.
2) In the guide method: there is no CWM in the stock kernel, so after you root, you install a custom kernel that contains CWM recovery. The best way it with Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro.
Let us know how you are coming and if you still need help.
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OK. This was 9 hours ago. You may be finished already. Anyway...
1) There is an easy root method that did not exist at the time those guides were written, which should work with any version of the stock firmware including UCKK6 called Framaroot. It's an apk that you install then root from the phone.
2) In the guide method: there is no CWM in the stock kernel, so after you root, you install a custom kernel that contains CWM recovery. The best way it with Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro.
Let us know how you are coming and if you still need help.
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Damn, that Framaroot method would have been pretty helpful to know sooner lol. It's all good though, I did get it figured out last night, just forgot to update the thread.
I ended up using the 1Click Odin rooting method that I had originally posted about (thank you for that by the way) to roll the Android version back to 2.3.4 and change the firmware from KK6 to UCKH7. From there, I just used mobile Odin to quickly flash Entropy's Daily Driver gingerbread kernel so I could use CWM. After that, I installed SHOstock3 v4.0 and was on the home stretch. I managed to find a mirror of AJK 4.9 with MicSwap in an attachment on another thread on here (ajnewkirk didn't respond to my PM) and after transferring that to the phone's internal SD root, I booted into CWM and flashed the kernel and been good to go.
Freakin loving this, SOOO much better than what I had before. I actually rooted my S2 almost a year ago (See join date lol) but it was with Entropy's DD kernel and a gingerbread software that emulated the Nexus. I freakin hated it, but didn't want to go through the hassle of trying to figure out how to swap it again (and slightly laziness I admit). Phone recently met an.... untimely demise you could say.... and I pulled out the brand new backup. The SHOstock Jelly Bean is a HUGE improvement, feels like going from a Pinto to a Lambo. I can see why you chose to run this combination on your phone, I have no regrets
Glad you got it sorted.
By the way, I don't understand your problem finding AJK 4.9. The download link for all three versions of the 4.9 kernel are in the OP of the kernel thread in the development forum.
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Glad you got it sorted.
By the way, I don't understand your problem finding AJK 4.9. The download link for all three versions of the 4.9 kernel are in the OP of the kernel thread in the development forum.
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I knew where the files were but the links have been dead for at least 2 days (First I checked on them). They are currently still dead when I click them.
I tried to PM ajnewkirk to ask why that may be gone or if he possibly had a mirror for it but he never replied, so I had to do some searching around playing with terms in Google to find a recent post that had it attached.
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I knew where the files were but the links have been dead for at least 2 days (First I checked on them). They are currently still dead when I click them.
I tried to PM ajnewkirk to ask why that may be gone or if he possibly had a mirror for it but he never replied, so I had to do some searching around playing with terms in Google to find a recent post that had it attached.
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I've had that happen before as well due to the file host being down. Sounds like you found an alternate link but if you still need it let me know and I'll PM a Drive link or something.
Hello,
I would like to Root my S II and I have some questions before I do it:
If I install a ROM, do I really have to factory reset before that? If yes, why? and Can I back up all application data easly?
Can I remove the TouchWiz home and get the google's stock one?
What can "brick" my phone?
How big danger risk does it have?
Is it worth it?
I hope I get answers to these questions.
1) Yes. Because previous rom installations can often leave behind stuff that won't play nice with your new rom. Always do a wipe when moving from a TW rom to an AOSP rom & vice versa, always do a wipe when going from one Android version to another. Always do a wipe if the flashing instructions for a particular rom say do a wipe.
Yes, backup your application data with Titanium Backup Pro (but not system apps/data). You can also use Ti to backup call logs & SMS's.
2) If you mean launchers, you can use whatever launchers are compatible with the rom you're wanting to use. This will vary; look/ask in the thread devoted to the rom.
3) Any flash (either Odin or CWM) has the potential to brick your phone. If you
ensure you know what you're doing before you do it, the risk for any individual flash is very very small. You cannot completely remove this risk.
4) I answered this in 3.
5) If you're asking 'is it worth it (rooting) ?, you should be first asking yourself the question 'Why do I want to root my phone ?' If you can't answer that question, the risks involved may not be worth it, because that shows you don't really know what you're doing at this point. Don't do anything to your phone until you do know exactly what you're doing. Ignoring this tends to lead to busted phones. And I've seen probably thousands on here over the past 2 & a bit yrs.
If you really can't answer the question or you find all the guides/tutorials on here too hard, I'd suggest you leave your phone stock. 'Because it's cool' isn't really much of an answer (there's nothing cool about it; technically speaking, it's rather boring).
Now then, if you're up for a lot of reading & learning, there are threads stickied near the top of Q&A & also an index of guides/tutorials stickied near the top of General you should be reading.
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1) Yes. Because previous rom installations can often leave behind stuff that won't play nice with your new rom. Always do a wipe when moving from a TW rom to an AOSP rom & vice versa, always do a wipe when going from one Android version to another. Always do a wipe if the flashing instructions for a particular rom say do a wipe.
Yes, backup your application data with Titanium Backup Pro (but not system apps/data). You can also use Ti to backup call logs & SMS's.
2) If you mean launchers, you can use whatever launchers are compatible with the rom you're wanting to use. This will vary; look/ask in the thread devoted to the rom.
5) If you're asking 'is it worth it (rooting) ?, you should be first asking yourself the question 'Why do I want to root my phone ?' If you can't answer that question, the risks involved may not be worth it, because that shows you don't really know what you're doing at this point. Don't do anything to your phone until you do know exactly what you're doing. Ignoring this tends to lead to busted phones. And I've seen probably thousands on here over the past 2 & a bit yrs.
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Thanks!
1) Doesn't Titanium Backup cost? Can It backup anything else that app data and call logs?
2) I don't mean launchers (avaivable from google play) really, Those drain battery faster (I think). I want to remove TouchWiz and get the google's stock launcher, style, everything.
5) That was a joke question. I should know it myself.
tonkku107 said:
Thanks!
1) Doesn't Titanium Backup cost? Can It backup anything else that app data and call logs?
2) I don't mean launchers (avaivable from google play) really, Those drain battery faster (I think). I want to remove TouchWiz and get the google's stock launcher, style, everything.
5) That was a joke question. I should know it myself.
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1) You can use the free version as well, although there are missing features in there.
2) If you want to get rid of Touchwiz, use a non-Samsung-based rom, or have a look for Chameleon rom.
Donnie Sins said:
1) You can use the free version as well, although there are missing features in there.
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What features are missing?
tonkku107 said:
What features are missing?
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Use super back app for backing app call logs , contacts ,message ..
Very handy imo
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What features are missing?
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Just read the info in the Play Store. I'm not the developer
Thanks everyone for replying!
I would like to know what rooting guide worked for you. (best)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 I want to know for sure is that REALLY a good quide.
and was that ClockWorkMod to overclock, or what was it?
1) clockworkmod is not used to over clock your ROM.....that is controlled by a custom kernel.
2) the rooting method in your link is how I rooted my phone when I was on stock ICS......There *may* be a risk when using that method....basically you DON'T want to do any cwm wiping after using this method to root until you have flashed a custom kernel on top of it. Search for and read about "emmc brickbug" to find out why.
3) Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps that anybody running a rooted phone can buy......TOTALLY worth the pocket change to get it......
once you're rooted and running your 1st cusROM, you'll get bitten by the modding bug very quickly and then TiBu will come into its own......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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1) clockworkmod is not used to over clock your ROM.....that is controlled by a custom kernel.
2) the rooting method in your link is how I rooted my phone when I was on stock ICS......There *may* be a risk when using that method....basically you DON'T want to do any cwm wiping after using this method to root until you have flashed a custom kernel on top of it. Search for and read about "emmc brickbug" to find out why.
3) Titanium Backup is one of the most useful apps that anybody running a rooted phone can buy......TOTALLY worth the pocket change to get it......
once you're rooted and running your 1st cusROM, you'll get bitten by the modding bug very quickly and then TiBu will come into its own......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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modding bug? And, I should root, install a custom rom, and then I can/need to wipe?
If you use your linked method to root, you'll have a 'temporary' CWM that some say it'd be best NOT to use for wiping......
You need to do things in this order.....
1) root your phone with the method in your link.
2) install a custom kernel zip using the temporary CWM installed at stage 1.
3) use the permanent CWM that will be installed at stage 2 to do the wipes.(VERY important when moving from stock to custom).
4) use CWM to flash your chosen ROM.
You can bypass steps 1 & 2 by simply using Odin to directly flash the custom kernel.......the choice is yours.....
The most popular custom kernels are siyah or dorimanx.....it shouldn't matter too much which one you choose as it'll be overwritten when you flash the ROM.....flashing the kernel is just a 'means to an end'......
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
keithross39 said:
If you use your linked method to root, you'll have a 'temporary' CWM that some say it'd be best NOT to use for wiping......
You need to do things in this order.....
1) root your phone with the method in your link.
2) install a custom kernel zip using the temporary CWM installed at stage 1.
3) use the permanent CWM that will be installed at stage 2 to do the wipes.(VERY important when moving from stock to custom).
4) use CWM to flash your chosen ROM.
You can bypass steps 1 & 2 by simply using Odin to directly flash the custom kernel.......the choice is yours.....
The most popular custom kernels are siyah or dorimanx.....it shouldn't matter too much which one you choose as it'll be overwritten when you flash the ROM.....flashing the kernel is just a 'means to an end'......
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Just to make sure I got it: I do that everything on the same time on recovery mode without booting my phone? (does it even matter)
I found this guide with odin: http://technoxone.com/mobile/android/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-easy-steps Is it safer?
Is a Custom "OS" a kernel? Witch of those did you take?
Again questions... I must ask questions in case I do something wrong...
Don't worry about asking questions........it's better to ask and get it right than to NOT ask and turn your phone into a paperweight. I don't mind answering questions if you're prepared to search, read and learn as well.
The kernel can be installed separately to the OS......while most custom ROMs include a kernel with the package, the kernel in itself is a separate part of the software.....in simple terms, the kernel is what allows the hardware to talk to the OS......it's what makes the phone/OS do what you want when you touch the screen.
With regards to the link in your last post, having read some of the comments, there seems to be some 'worry' about the compatibility of the kernel download that the author provides for use. Another point to think about.......
XDA is the primary source for information and tools in the Android community. Most other websites get their information here, and some don't display/use it correctly.....some time ago, I saw a number of threads where people said they'd followed the instructions on another website and ended up with bricked phones.......
There are guides 'stickeyed' at the top of the various S2 sections here on XDA that tell you EVERYTHING you need to know......take a look and find out the info you need.....right here.....
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
keithross39 said:
Don't worry about asking questions........it's better to ask and get it right than to NOT ask and turn your phone into a paperweight. I don't mind answering questions if you're prepared to search, read and learn as well.
The kernel can be installed separately to the OS......while most custom ROMs include a kernel with the package, the kernel in itself is a separate part of the software.....in simple terms, the kernel is what allows the hardware to talk to the OS......it's what makes the phone/OS do what you want when you touch the screen.
With regards to the link in your last post, having read some of the comments, there seems to be some 'worry' about the compatibility of the kernel download that the author provides for use. Another point to think about.......
XDA is the primary source for information and tools in the Android community. Most other websites get their information here, and some don't display/use it correctly.....some time ago, I saw a number of threads where people said they'd followed the instructions on another website and ended up with bricked phones.......
There are guides 'stickeyed' at the top of the various S2 sections here on XDA that tell you EVERYTHING you need to know......take a look and find out the info you need.....right here.....
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
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ok, so the chameleon OS that Donnie Sins told about has a custom kernel? Do you know better custom roms than chameleon?
I'm going to go read EVERYTHING I need to know...... right here.......
Yes.... Chameleon (the same as any other custom ROM has a custom kernel) it won't be as heavily customized as some are.....chameleon ROM is a 'hybrid' ROM..... that is to say it is a stock based ROM with custom tweaks and modifications included........
Some custom kernels will allow things like under volting and overclocking and a whole host of other 'non standard' functions.....
This might be my S2 or it might be my W, but it's definitely CM...
I want to post this in the development forum but I can't since this is a new account. So, I want to ask does this rooting method ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065581 ) work for JB stock rom I9100GDXLS2 on my GT-19100G?
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Some custom kernels will allow things like under volting and overclocking and a whole host of other 'non standard' functions.....
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what custom kernels have those?
And you didn't answer to this?:
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Just to make sure I got it: I do that everything on the same time on recovery mode without booting my phone? (does it even matter)
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[A]zan said:
I want to post this in the development forum but I can't since this is a new account. So, I want to ask does this rooting method ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065581 ) work for JB stock rom I9100GDXLS2 on my GT-19100G?
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Doesn't any rooting method support any rom?
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Doesn't any rooting method support any rom?
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Well, I don't really know the flexibility of the other rooting method. But, this method, I've read some post that it does not work with some stock rom.
Hellooo...
Should I also install gapps?
What's the thing to overclock?
Can someone link a rooting method with odin if it's more stable?
And please answer the questions a bit on top
After updating to I9205XXUCML1_I9205OXXCML2_I9205XXUCML1_HOME I can't root anymore unless I install a custom rom, are there any pre-rooted stock roms?
If not which PDA from SamMobile is rootable?
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spirituselectus said:
Never mind I just flashed twrp recovery, wiped everything in advanced wipe, reflashed the portuguese firmware via odin and it booted into the stock rom, weird thing is this time the default language wasn't french, it was polish. Oh well.
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Hi there... it's a kind of epic story of life... unfortunately it sometimes happens ... By the way - have you heard about prog named Odin?
Anyway I am glad so you have your Mega up and working. It is the best phone ever .
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spirituselectus said:
bro, u know how sometimes u read an instructions article in a hurry and sometimes dont finish it thinking your common sense will seal the deal. thats what happened with me, better to be near sure about results then taking chances and regreting it. im positive I wouldve saved alot of time if I stopped for a while and read carefully. atleast I can say I learnt a few things here and there, still dont know whether I can root this rom. frankly cant be bothered to try anymore, developers on the mega section could make their rom introductions abit easier to the common user with simple background knowlege, especially regarding going back if not happy. I was planning to install linux with my root, but after all thats happened these past months i cant be bothered to even adjust settings according to my taste, e.g. my keyboard is still vibrating when i type. the notification bar on top is to far on this tabl...smart phone and settings gets lost in the stock cloud wallpaper. im just gonna roll with it, maybe samsung does know whats best for their phones, if they'd only let us move the app drawer to the centre of the dock dammit.
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Yes, I know how it happens...
There is thread about rooting ROM with KNOX from ValenteL http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2574953
As I am afraid your counter of unofficial installation is tipped to 1 and you are already void your warranty, maybe try a shoot for it. Anyway if you want to stay with new ROM it will be sensible to made factory reset of your phone and installing on it newest ROM once more, but this time through Odin from your PC. Lets read about how to use Odin (there are several threads on forum) and download from Sammobile newest, not branded ROM. In this manner you can make fresh start. Then if you dare you can try to root it using method from link above.
Me I am very careful about upgrades and do not decided to flash in blind newest ROMs when they arrive... and all for better, because new ROMs comes with new bootloader (which prevent to downgrade to previous versions and when you try you can brick your phone) and with dreadful KNOX... Now i will wait at least for KitKat to upgrade.
Knox
I really hate it when Samsung went for Knox.. It made life harder for our devs