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I still Using Official GS2 ROM
I still didn't root my phone yet
Do you have any one click root and unroot ?
I want to root & Unroot easily
If i root the phone, i still can upgrade 4.0 by samsung kies ?
I want to find a rom for making longer battery life and it still have samsung apps
And dont make the phone slower.
Do you all have any suggestion?
Read the threads. All the info you want is already posted.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
hi
you can find here how to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
zool84 said:
hi
you can find here how to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
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but odin is very danger
i dont have a professional skills
afraid that i will make some damage with my phone
do you have any easier method?
and how to unroot?
thanks!
in the beginning i were afraid from odin but if you follow the steps nothing bad will happen, just do what's written and don't be afraid
i'm not an advanced user but i think it's the only solution to root the phone the first time
to unroot you have only to flash back a stock kernel
edit: you can find on youtube videos showing you how to root with odin
zool84 said:
in the beginning i were afraid from odin but if you follow the steps nothing bad will happen, just do what's written and don't be afraid
i'm not an advanced user but i think it's the only solution to root the phone the first time
to unroot you have only to flash back a stock kernel
edit: you can find on youtube videos showing you how to root with odin
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I'm using I9100 2.3.5 KI3
and i had use the odin (PDA:XWKDD_XXXXXX.TAR) and it said pass
so i use the one click root and press root
but my phone have no superuser or any apps is created
and the one click root wait so long
chengpokhong said:
but odin is very danger
i dont have a professional skills
afraid that i will make some damage with my phone
do you have any easier method?
and how to unroot?
thanks!
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From my experience, odin is the easiest! Of course, first time is scary. If you are using android, odin will be the app you will always use.
The steps are easy. Step by step. Just follow it and you will be fine. I follow those too.
Sent from my Galaxy S II using XDA App
nicregi said:
From my experience, odin is the easiest! Of course, first time is scary. If you are using android, odin will be the app you will always use.
The steps are easy. Step by step. Just follow it and you will be fine. I follow those too.
Sent from my Galaxy S II using XDA App
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I'm using I9100 2.3.5 KI3
and i had use the odin (PDA:XWKDD_XXXXXX.TAR) and it said pass
so i use the one click root and press root
but my phone have no superuser or any apps is created
and the one click root wait so long
chengpokhong said:
I'm using I9100 2.3.5 KI3
and i had use the odin (PDA:XWKDD_XXXXXX.TAR) and it said pass
so i use the one click root and press root
but my phone have no superuser or any apps is created
and the one click root wait so long
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if you have KI3 version so you should download and use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=730398&d=1316956702 to root your phone
for more informations you can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (long)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
zool84 said:
if you have KI3 version so you should download and use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=730398&d=1316956702 to root your phone
for more informations you can see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions - ODIN (long)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
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Thank You
I got root!!!
Do you have any rom suggestion?
I want the rom that has samsung apps & better bettery life
chengpokhong said:
Thank You
I got root!!!
Do you have any rom suggestion?
I want the rom that has samsung apps & better bettery life
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np
for the rom you have many choices,i can't advice because I'm testing the latest roms.I have Criskelorom installed but it's without samsung apps
zool84 said:
np
for the rom you have many choices,i can't advice because I'm testing the latest roms.I have Criskelorom installed but it's without samsung apps
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Do I need to do anything before flash kernel?
the clockmod??
chengpokhong said:
Do I need to do anything before flash kernel?
the clockmod??
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no, usually you find kernel with the rom, for example with Criskelo rom i have siyah-v2.6.2 kernel
zool84 said:
no, usually you find kernel with the rom, for example with Criskelo rom i have siyah-v2.6.2 kernel
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but this is the first time to flash
i try to flash update.zip but it say failed
chengpokhong said:
but this is the first time to flash
i try to flash update.zip but it say failed
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no listen, you have to choose and download the rom first
put the zip file into your internal sdcard
go to recovery mod choose install zip from internal sdcard
you have many guides in xda that will explain to you what i'm talking about
come take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
cheers
zool84 said:
no listen, you have to choose and download the rom first
put the zip file into your internal sdcard
go to recovery mod choose install zip from internal sdcard
you have many guides in xda that will explain to you what i'm talking about
come take a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
cheers
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i just see [install update.zip in sd]
dont have choose zip from sd
which rom had traditional chinese?
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Miui. And next time, don't be so impatient :-/
chengpokhong said:
???????????????????????????????????
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Could anyone tell me how to install CWM recovery on the GT-I9100G ???
I've rooted it and it has Superuser but it doesn't have CWM... (It has the Download mode)
How can I install it ?? Please...
Go to the development section and find a kernel meant for I9100G which includes CWM recovery, then flash it.
From a quick look, [KERNEL][2.3.5][03-01-2012]superatmos v2.0 ONLY for *I9100G* and [KERNEL][I9100G][2.3.5]MyGKernel - CWM5, Root, CIFS.
How can I flash it If I don't have CWM recovery ??
Not so hot at reading eh?
superatmos said:
How to flash:
Download the attachment.
Flash using Odin.
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aidfarh said:
Instructions:
1. Downloaded from the attached link.
2. Flash with Odin.
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There's other ways too, but I'm sure with those great searching and reading abilities, you'll find them soon enough.
oinkylicious said:
Not so hot at reading eh?
There's other ways too, but I'm sure with those great searching and reading abilities, you'll find them soon enough.
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No.. Actually didn't know how to use Odin !! But now I do...
find your build number and find the corresponding cf root kernel
and download Odin
and your phone on download mod and connect itto the computer
and flash the kernel via pda.
and it will have the cwm
EMT9 said:
find your build number and find the corresponding cf root kernel
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AFAIK there are no CF-Root I9100G kernels.
So to access CWM recovery i have to press (Volume Down + Home + Power) or what ??
xMini said:
So to access CWM recovery i have to press (Volume Down + Home + Power) or what ??
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Maybe someone with more patience and tolerance will jump in and give you the answer, or maybe you'll figure it out yourself. Which will it be? I guess time will tell.
oinkylicious said:
Maybe someone with more patience and tolerance will jump in and give you the answer, or maybe you'll figure it out yourself. Which will it be? I guess time will tell.
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No because I did this and It sent me to download mode again !!
But I installed ROM Manager and it sent to the Recovery...
Rom manager may or may not work properly on the SGS2, mostly not.
To get into recovery, its home+vol UP + power.
My Device is stuck on the bootscreen with the yellow triangle after Flashing this using CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168836
How can i restore it ??
Oh man, why after all that did you decide to flash a ROM meant for the I9100 on your I9100G? You're lucky you didn't do more harm, since it even includes a kernel (Siyah) which is also only for the I9100. Anyway, my patience ran out about 6 posts back.
So what can i do ??!
xMini said:
My Device is stuck on the bootscreen with the yellow triangle after Flashing this using CWM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1168836
How can i restore it ??
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Ah, that's too bad man.. I'm guessing you most probably can't access CWM, if you did in fact install that.
It was meant ONLY for the I9100, not the I9100G. Your best bet is going to download mode and installing an official Samsung ROM via Odin. I suppose.
Then doing the usual yabba-yabba to get your phone rooted again. This time make sure not to install stuff not meant for your phone..
oinkylicious said:
Oh man, why after all that did you decide to flash a ROM meant for the I9100 on your I9100G? You're lucky you didn't do more harm, since it even includes a kernel (Siyah) which is also only for the I9100. Anyway, my patience ran out about 6 posts back.
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Way to be a **** about it, man.
How can I access the Download mode from the Bootscreen ??!
It's stuck
xMini said:
How can I access the Download mode from the Bootscreen ??!
It's stuck
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Take out the battery. Before putting it back in, hold down the Volume Down and Home buttons. Then press the power button. Let go of the power button, but keep the others held down. You should now be in Download mode.
In Download mode... Can I flash Lite'ning ROM ?? Does it Support I9100G ??
xMini said:
In Download mode... Can I flash Lite'ning ROM ?? Does it Support I9100G ??
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Right now I'd just concentrate on getting the phone back in working condition... install an official Samsung ROM to start with, then start tinkering with custom stuff. And be sure to read everything very, very carefully.
Is there any Custom ROM with root that I can flash directly without going back to the stock ROM ???
HELLO GUYS
I WANT TO ROOT MY GALAXY S2 I900.
I HAVE DOWNLOADED ODIN V3 AND S2 ROOT.
PROBLEM IS I CANNOT FIND EXACT INSECURE KERNEL MATCHING MY PHONE.
WHICH DO I SELECT ??
BELOW IS THE KERNEL VERSION OF MY PHONE
[email protected]#3
If your wanting to root then I would advise [Rom] GT-I9100 Resurrection Remix JB v3.0.5[22/08][AOKP JB BUİLD-1](AROMA+OTA) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
here is the root you are looking for.
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Please do not use capitals as it is considered shouting on the forum and is rude.
rickson23 said:
HELLO GUYS
I WANT TO ROOT MY GALAXY S2 I900.
I HAVE DOWNLOADED ODIN V3 AND S2 ROOT.
PROBLEM IS I CANNOT FIND EXACT INSECURE KERNEL MATCHING MY PHONE.
WHICH DO I SELECT ??
BELOW IS THE KERNEL VERSION OF MY PHONE
[email protected]#3
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Just visit this thread for easiest rooting method yet with less risks: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Instead of wasting your time with insecure kernel, and later resetting binary counter and removing yellow triangle
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Apologies for using caps.. This is my first thread on this forum.
After Rooting which ROM should i look for.
I need a Stable ROM also which provides good battery life.
How about CM9?
rickson23 said:
Apologies for using caps.. This is my first thread on this forum.
After Rooting which ROM should i look for.
I need a Stable ROM also which provides good battery life.
How about CM9?
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CM9 is good, you can try them all.
Note: Asking for ROM recommendation is forbidden on XDA, you can always switch Roms if you don't like them.
Good luck
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Can i blindly use this kernel suggested above? I'm following CNET tutorial on this link below
reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
rickson23 said:
Can i blindly use this kernel suggested above? I'm following CNET tutorial on this link below
reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
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If when you say "this kernel suggested above", you're talking about the one Cosmic Blue suggested - then yes. All you have to do is flash it via Odin, and you're done. Your phone will be rooted just by flashing that kernel.
That guide you linked from CNet assumes you use a different insecure kernel, which is linked in the guide, and requires the additional step of using the S2Root application from your computer. This is unnecessary if you use the CF-root kernel suggested by Cosmic Blue.
Yes the one suggested by cosmic blue.
So just flashing This insecure kernel my phone wil be rooted right?
No need to to run s2 root as mentioned in cnet.
So i should be getting the triange aftrr running Odin and loading the kernel.
Link to remove triangle?
R u sure that i dont ve to run s2 root. I'm gonna root with 15hrs
rickson23 said:
Yes the one suggested by cosmic blue.
So just flashing This insecure kernel my phone wil be rooted right?
No need to to run s2 root as mentioned in cnet.
So i should be getting the triange aftrr running Odin and loading the kernel.
Link to remove triangle?
R u sure that i dont ve to run s2 root. I'm gonna root with 15hrs
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Sigh...
Yes, I'm sure. Don't believe me? Read a bit about CF-Root yourself here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
You don't really need to remove the triangle unless it REALLY bothers you. It doesn't affect the operation of the phone. If it bothers you that much, search for TriangleAway in the Play Store. (You could also find it here on XDA, but buying it through the Play Store donates money to Chainfire, the developer behind both TriangleAway AND CF-Root... Both tools you would end up using.)
Didnt get about copying some zip file ti sd card?
Do i ve to do that too?
Can u please once list the steps i have to do for the cf root procedure.
(Donot mention what to tick mark in odin etc)
ctomgee said:
Sigh...
Yes, I'm sure. Don't believe me? Read a bit about CF-Root yourself here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
You don't really need to remove the triangle unless it REALLY bothers you. It doesn't affect the operation of the phone. If it bothers you that much, search for TriangleAway in the Play Store. (You could also find it here on XDA, but buying it through the Play Store donates money to Chainfire, the developer behind both TriangleAway AND CF-Root... Both tools you would end up using.)
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Didnt get about copying some zip file to sd card as mentioned in this link?
Do i ve to do that too?
Can u please once list the steps i have to do for the cf root procedure.
(Donot mention what to tick mark in odin etc)
rickson23 said:
Didnt get about copying some zip file to sd card as mentioned in this link?
Do i ve to do that too?
Can u please once list the steps i have to do for the cf root procedure.
(Donot mention what to tick mark in odin etc)
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Dude, steps are in post 1 of the CF-root thread I already linked.
Do I have to Install Zip from SD card as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399.
Bit confused now,Can anyone list the steps I have to follow ?
Here is what i know
1.Select Debugging
2.Run Odin,put phone in download mode and connect to PC via USB
3.Select PDA and select the insecure kernel.
4.Run CF root.
totally Confused ?!!
if you are using odin. follow these steps.
1. unzip the cfroot file into a folder on your computer as you need the tar file when using odin.
2. Put the phone in download mode by turning off the phone, holding the power, menu and the down volume but at the same time until you get to the download screen, push the up volume button when it asks you to continue.
3. start odin and wait till it shows a yellow or blue light dsepending on the version you are using.
4. In the phone slot, insert the tar file you unpacked earlier by browsing to it.
5. Do not change any other settings and hit start, wait for odin to finish and reboot the phone. You will then be rooted if you have done everything properly.
the other methods is for those people who are already rooted and using CWM to upgrade their root when upgrading to 4.0.4 from older firmware, do not worry about it.
rickson23 said:
Do I have to Install Zip from SD card as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399.
Bit confused now,Can anyone list the steps I have to follow ?
Here is what i know
1.Select Debugging
2.Run Odin,put phone in download mode and connect to PC via USB
3.Select PDA and select the insecure kernel.
4.Run CF root.
totally Confused ?!!
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OMG.
The bit with instructions telling you to put the zip on the SD card is mentioned right under a bit of bold text that says: "Instructions - If you already have CF-Root". Since you DON'T already have CF-Root... ergo don't follow these. I really cannot see how this is confusing.
Cosmic Blue said:
4. In the phone slot, insert the tar file you unpacked earlier by browsing to it.
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This should say the PDA slot, not the phone slot... but otherwise this is correct.
kernel
hello guys i have the same problem and i can t find the excat kenel i need some one to help me the specs are
model code:GTi9100
android version :4.0.4
baseband version I9100XXLQ6
kernel version:[email protected] #3 smp preempt wed sep 19
build number:IMM76D.XXLPY
apollonasss said:
hello guys i have the same problem and i can t find the excat kenel i need some one to help me the specs are
model code:GTi9100
android version :4.0.4
baseband version I9100XXLQ6
kernel version:[email protected] #3 smp preempt wed sep 19
build number:IMM76D.XXLPY
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Don't you guys even read the whole thread itself before posting? Quoted from Chainfire's own thread. "
Help! Which file do I use?
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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And in your case, even this is irrelevant since you shouldn't be using cf-kernel anyways. your firmware version has the emmc brickbug issue. I can safely assume you haven't read up on that either, else you wouldn't be asking this question.
Read HERE
Go to gokhanmoral.com, download the TAR version of siyah kernel v4.1.5 for the S2 and flash it via Odin the same way you would've flashed the cf-root kernel.
Or for an even simpler method, read THIS.
galaxy s 2
cant find my phone kernel version UHLPP-CL630165
german14 said:
cant find my phone kernel version UHLPP-CL630165
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Search for LPP
Guys, is there any chance of rooting the phone without flash with odin or from the mobile odin?
Serve unlock root for ICS 4.0.3?
From already thank you very much.
PS: Sorry for my English is not very good
Look at the PhilZ-CWM6 custom kernel. It can be flashed in stock recovery and includes SuperSU, root, ClockworkMod Recovery and Busybox.
It is pure stock based, and doesn't have MMC brickbug.
Thanks for responding! But there would be some way that only makes you root, without installing a modified kernel and without CWM? is that I want nothing more root access
ajen said:
Thanks for responding! But there would be some way that only makes you root, without installing a modified kernel and without CWM? is that I want nothing more root access
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This method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794 doesn't flash a custom kernel, but do include CWM. Why don't you want CWM?
23732 said:
This method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794 doesn't flash a custom kernel, but do include CWM. Why don't you want CWM?
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You're wrong pal, using the first method will only root your phone, no cwm nor custom kernel. its a single file u flash through stock recovery that gives you root and busybox, nothing else.
Thanks friend! Now I see it, I do not set it up yet because there is no custom rom, just want root : D
Rooting s2 i9100 (ICS 4.0.4 updated)
Hello everyone!
Can anyone guide me on how can I root my device. I update to ICS 4.0.4 via Kies and wish to install cmd 10.1!
shahrozeumar said:
Hello everyone!
Can anyone guide me on how can I root my device. I update to ICS 4.0.4 via Kies and wish to install cmd 10.1!
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Try flashing a custom kernel through Odin on your PC. Plenty of guides on here and Google. That way you can flash cm through recovery. Keep an eye out for the kernel bug related to 4.0.4. Again lots of documentation on that too.
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Risks
MarkyG82 said:
Try flashing a custom kernel through Odin on your PC. Plenty of guides on here and Google. That way you can flash cm through recovery. Keep an eye out for the kernel bug related to 4.0.4. Again lots of documentation on that too.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks and one more thing, Is there any risk of getting my phone bricked during rooting part only? I mean we are not installing a firmware so why would the phone get bricked!
shahrozeumar said:
Thanks and one more thing, Is there any risk of getting my phone bricked during rooting part only? I mean we are not installing a firmware so why would the phone get bricked!
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There is ALWAYS a risk when doing anything to your device. The level of risk is down to what you are doing and what state the battery is in etc.
As long at the rooted kernel you are flashing is compatible with the current firmware then all SHOULD be fine.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
ExynosExploit by chainfire can root it. Has got a dangerous tag attached to it tho.
Stuck in bootloop
Hi,
So, this is what happened
I have a galaxy SII gt-i9100, About 5 months ago I rooted it and installed the galaxy nexus update to android 4.0.4. and everything was ok except it wasn't showing me the option to transfer via blue tooth (but that didn't bother me much). These were the things I used
1. GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4
2. Odin3 v1.83
3. GT-I9100_XWKI8_insecure
4. GT-I9100_XWKI8_original
Now, yesterday I a friend had galaxy S II i9100P and he updated the firmware using kies and it had working blue tooth. I thought ok let's change it to that and my blue tooth might work also. I was at work and I (in a hurry) tried rooting it with only Odin. No backup, No Clockwork :laugh: nothing. ( and "Now it's stuck at the startup screen. I can go to download mode and recovery mode but it has samusg recovery not clockwork. I don't know what to do and in need of help. I'd really appreciate a quick response. (hoping to get atleast the mass data back )
These were the only 2 things used.
1. Odin3 v1.83
2. I9100JPLPH_I9100OJPLPF_PAK
wg_Sniper said:
Hi,
So, this is what happened
I have a galaxy SII gt-i9100, About 5 months ago I rooted it and installed the galaxy nexus update to android 4.0.4. and everything was ok except it wasn't showing me the option to transfer via blue tooth (but that didn't bother me much). These were the things I used
1. GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4
2. Odin3 v1.83
3. GT-I9100_XWKI8_insecure
4. GT-I9100_XWKI8_original
Now, yesterday I a friend had galaxy S II i9100P and he updated the firmware using kies and it had working blue tooth. I thought ok let's change it to that and my blue tooth might work also. I was at work and I (in a hurry) tried rooting it with only Odin. No backup, No Clockwork :laugh: nothing. ( and "Now it's stuck at the startup screen. I can go to download mode and recovery mode but it has samusg recovery not clockwork. I don't know what to do and in need of help. I'd really appreciate a quick response. (hoping to get atleast the mass data back )
These were the only 2 things used.
1. Odin3 v1.83
2. I9100JPLPH_I9100OJPLPF_PAK
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ok, the galaxy nexus update? you mean Jelly Bean or Supernexus / chamaleon?
I think that you've installed a stock ROM over a custom ROM and that's why you are stucked at the logo.
read a little bit about flashing because you are up for it.
Learn about SD card data when flashing and follow a tutorial to flash stock ICS 4.0.3 via odin thru Download mode.
Also make sure to flash a safe kernel so you wont get the brick bug (see warning post sticked in the general section).
I don't know what to put here...any ideas?
fixed.Thanks
gastonw said:
ok, the galaxy nexus update? you mean Jelly Bean or Supernexus / chamaleon?
I think that you've installed a stock ROM over a custom ROM and that's why you are stucked at the logo.
read a little bit about flashing because you are up for it.
Learn about SD card data when flashing and follow a tutorial to flash stock ICS 4.0.3 via odin thru Download mode.
Also make sure to flash a safe kernel so you wont get the brick bug (see warning post sticked in the general section).
I don't know what to put here...any ideas?
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Thanks for reply.
The thing is I was trying to save my data as I had not backed up . i flashed it and put yhe custom room again with Odin and it started working again.
cheers.
Glad to hear that. Be careful next time.
I don't know what to put here...any ideas?
If I follow all instructions correctly will my phone not get bricked? Is it just luck to do with whether your phone gets bricked or is it because you download the wrong file? Is it worth rooting also? What are the advantages? I don't have an SD card so if I root would I lose all of my apps/pictures?
It's very safe no you won't lose anything, just install a rooted kernel and your fine.
JakePNEFC said:
If I follow all instructions correctly will my phone not get bricked? Is it just luck to do with whether your phone gets bricked or is it because you download the wrong file? Is it worth bricking also? What are the advantages? I don't have an SD card so if I root would I lose all of my apps/pictures?
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I think you need to edit your post.
Dont you mean "is it worth rooting etc".
You need to spend some time reading rules and guides as its all very lame questions your asking and that doesnt go down well here.
Kaldius said:
It's very safe no you won't lose anything, just install a rooted kernel and your fine.
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Thanks. If i install a custom rom do i lose anything?
theunderling said:
I think you need to edit your post.
Dont you mean "is it worth rooting etc".
You need to spend some time reading rules and guides as its all very lame questions your asking and that doesnt go down well here.
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Sorry, i just needed to know the basics. I probably shouldn't of rushed and should of searched instead.
No problem,Im just advising you.I spent a week reading stuff before flashing anything and I still ran into problems.
If you have the GT-I9100 model I just posted how to root the phone using the stock recovery which saves using Odin in the meantime.
You could try that now if your on ICS firmware.
theunderling said:
I think you need to edit your post.
Dont you mean "is it worth rooting etc".
You need to spend some time reading rules and guides as its all very lame questions your asking and that doesnt go down well here.
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theunderling said:
No problem,Im just advising you.I spent a week reading stuff before flashing anything and I still ran into problems.
If you have the GT-I9100 model I just posted how to root the phone using the stock recovery which saves using Odin in the meantime.
You could try that now if your on ICS firmware.
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Yes I'm on 4.0.4. I'll have a look now thank you
Be very careful since your on 4.0.4 stock.
Thats why you flash the siyah kernel straight after you flash the su/busybox file.
siyah-s2.v4.1.5.zip is the one for you.
Would it be easier waiting for JB to come officialy? I only want to root to get a custom rom on jelly bean, well I haven't really looked at other things you can do
You can install the leaked lsj one then root that.It could be a couple of months before official one comes out.
Or try custom ones like rootbox etc.
Theres also the option of trying one, then making a nand, and so on and so on.Then you can just restore the nand of whichever one you like.
JakePNEFC said:
Sorry, i just needed to know the basics. I probably shouldn't of rushed and should of searched instead.
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:good:
As a new user that is the single best advice you can take. 99% of issues new users have are caused simply by them rushing into things, not searching, not reading, not learning and then doing something wrong.
I can make a tutorial how to do it, its different then just install SuperSU and a kernel, but it works very good, rooted 4 S2s on this way.
If you read the instructions you will root it succesfully.
Dannyvld said:
I can make a tutorial how to do it, its different then just install SuperSU and a kernel, but it works very good, rooted 4 S2s on this way.
If you read the instructions you will root it succesfully.
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1. Install Kies (no need to run)
2. Reboot device into download mode and connect to USB.
3. Load up ODIN.
4. Load Siyah kernel into PDA.
5. Flash.
Its that simple.
Installing a custom kernel will root, install cwm, su etc. No need to mess about with any of the guides that have you installing separate things.
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1. Install Kies (no need to run)
2. Reboot device into download mode and connect to USB.
3. Load up ODIN.
4. Load Siyah kernel into PDA.
5. Flash.
Its that simple.
Installing a custom kernel will root, install cwm, su etc. No need to mess about with any of the guides that have you installing separate things.
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So i can do this on 4.0.4? Heard it is different on that firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
JakePNEFC said:
So i can do this on 4.0.4? Heard it is different on that firmware
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No its not different.
bert.ba2 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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That is a bug in stock 4.0.4 kernel. When you flash a custom one like Siyah you're completely safe from the emmc bug so have no need to worry about it whatsoever unless you flash stock firmware in odin again.