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.
creepyncrawly said:
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.
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Hi, I got my galaxy s2 in the post a week ago, but it was second hand, apparently unwanted upgrade. Anyway, is this an official kernal please, as I haven't seen it on any other device on YouTube when watching a meriad of reviews. So I have attached a screen shot of the kernal version. By the way this should be a sim free UK modal. I know this is random, but I have stupidly got my self a bit worried, could someone help me please? Thanks very much
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It looks like they've possibly upped the kernel, but definitely rooted it. I very seriously doubt there's anything to worry about though. Looks like someone did the work for you
Nothing wrong there, you're rooted. If you're worried you could flash a different kernel! Easy as pie if you follow the threads available
Hi, but root checker says that I don't have root same with set cpu. Also, can i update it ota, to the new 2.3.4 when it comes out officially please? Also, I rooted my old htc desire, and then I wanted to root my galaxy s2 when ever here was a stableish nightly for ice cream sandwich, but will the fact it hasn't got an official kernel obscure me from flashing using odin to flash roms, other kenels and installing custom recovery, or because it says it isn't rooted, will it obscure be from rooting. Also are there any risks please? I am new to galaxy s2, I am used to the simplify of rooting the desire. thanks, also how do you know it's rooted?
Thanks very much for your help
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It looks like they've possibly upped the kernel, but definitely rooted it. I very seriously doubt there's anything to worry about though. Looks like someone did the work for you
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Also, could you please be able to tell be, where in the procedure of rooting is my phone to be able to root, flash if someone has started the work for me please? I am just scared that if I start to mess around with trying to root it, and if someone has started the rooting the process, I might brick it. I don't know if I have explained this very well.
I should have done this before, but when it is so long I didn't think it would work, but I typed in the kernel in the search box and it came up with this, I think it may be stock and completely normal after all: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14593753
I got mine from Orange and the kernel was KE2. I think that KE7 is an official firmware, but the "root" in the name suggests it's already been rooted. Have a look in your apps for CWM or Superuser. If they're there then it's probably Chainfire's root that has been applied. If not then maybe they just flashed a stock kernel before sending it to you.
Either way, following the instructions in Chainfire's root thread will not brick your device (as long as you do follow the instructions )
It's actually quite hard to brick it. You really need to start pulling cables or stopping odin when you're flashing to do that.
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I got mine from Orange and the kernel was KE2. I think that KE7 is an official firmware, but the "root" in the name suggests it's already been rooted. Have a look in your apps for CWM or Superuser. If they're there then it's probably Chainfire's root that has been applied. If not then maybe they just flashed a stock kernel before sending it to you.
Either way, following the instructions in Chainfire's root thread will not brick your device (as long as you do follow the instructions )
It's actually quite hard to brick it. You really need to start pulling cables or stopping odin when you're flashing to do that.
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Or if you start flashing Samsung Galaxy S 1 files onto your Samsung Galaxy S 2 like some people...
my brand new phone from vodafone australia was kernel dukf4 with [email protected] in the title, but it was most certainly not a rooted device.
I am now on ke7, rooted, no dramas. dont have cwm or rom, phone does not seem to need it for my lifestyle.
I would like the files to ODIN the stock Touchwiz update from late 2011.
I would then write a guide for everyone on how to return the tab to stock... this is asked way too much.
I do NOT want to write the guide updating everyone to the old honeycomb.
Anyone have ODIN files for returning to stock touchwiz?
RootzFan said:
I would like the files to ODIN the stock Touchwiz update from late 2011.
I would then write a guide for everyone on how to return the tab to stock... this is asked way too much.
I do NOT want to write the guide updating everyone to the old honeycomb.
Anyone have ODIN files for returning to stock touchwiz?
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"Stock" and "touchwiz," at least on this forum, are mutually exclusive. I honestly have no idea what you're asking for. Do you want android 3.1 or 3.2? If you want 3.2, you're stuck with touchwiz; there is no stock 3.2 ROM available. If you want a stock 3.1 without touchwiz, that can be found in the dev forum.
If you want a guide on how to return a tab to stock (and the only reason I can imagine someone would want to do this would be to send it in for warranty service), theres a guide in the sticky in the dev subforum, and also team overcome has a great method with all the downloads both on their ROM post and on their website (with great instructions too).
Simply asking for an ODIN version of the TouchWiz update. That is stock... not rooted/tweaked.
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Simply asking for an ODIN version of the TouchWiz update. That is stock... not rooted/tweaked.
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I think you need to read up on this a bit more because that doesn't exist.
Here's a little history for you: Touchwiz was an update to samsung's android 3.1 build that came out after 3.1 was released (so you can get both stock 3.1 and touchwiz 3.1 builds). Touchwiz was integrated into the 3.2 build. So the only "touchwiz upgrade" i can think of was an OTA upgrade to 3.1. I don't think flashing that will get you anywhere. If you're looking for the stock 3.2 build from samsung (and I suspect you are), go to samfirmware.com. If you really did search the forum you'd have found this everywhere, including in the sticky in the dev forum.
But there's no need to write a guide. Use CWM to flash the stock ROM, and then use ODIN to flash stock recovery. That's all it takes; you now have a stock tab.
^ I appreciate your response... I am just pointing out that I have never seen the touchwiz stock ODIN that one could flash... only honeycomb.
edit: and considering that almost daily there is a post about getting back to stock, I would say a guide is warranted.
If you can help do that, great.
coming from this same line its also helpful if the instruction would be basing from the download of the recent or older firmware, which should be from the downloads from sammobile.com that we all know provides all the stock roms, latest and versions before.
reverting stock means, the latest official: recovery (not cwm), kernel, and the firmware (rom) itself. these all 3 components, not kernel or firmware only. nothing straightforward is provided here, all bits and pieces on scattered threads but don't coherently work well with each other, mainly because they're abandoned or not updated anymore by their OPs.
another reason for reverting back to stock aside from warranty chase, is so that kies will be able to just update the tab to its latest firmware, or even ota. this is basically how the tab provided by samsung should be for a really basic end user without even knowing what root is.
then above average users can always do their rooting and after mods cleanly, knowing they came from the real clean stock and can always go back either by cwm backup/restore or manually everything from scratch.
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^ I appreciate your response... I am just pointing out that I have never seen the touchwiz stock ODIN that one could flash... only honeycomb.
edit: and considering that almost daily there is a post about getting back to stock, I would say a guide is warranted.
If you can help do that, great.
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This is not intended as a flame, but from what you've written I am not certain you understand what you're talking about. Touchwiz is basically Samsung's theme running on top of honeycomb. No honeycomb = no touchwiz. Also, you still need to make a distinction between 3.1 and 3.2 ... Regardless, as far as I know there is no touchwiz-enabled ROM that can be flashed with ODIN.
Anyways, there is a very good guide on teamovercome's site which is unfortunately down right now. Here's a link to the site; since it's down I can't link directly to the guide:
http://www.teamovercome.net/
^ I am perfectly aware of what TouchWiz is.
I am simply trying to find the files to load in ODIN that would allow someone to boot up to the stock (not rooted or debloated) setup of the TouchWiz update in late 2011.
I do not want to go back to honeycomb 3.1. Not sure how I can say it more plainly.
Does this exist? If not in ODIN, in a flashable zip?
here's a 3.2 stock (non rooted) ROM
P7510UEKMM:
Download:
http://hotfile.com/dl/135008863/06ca0fd/GT-P7510_XAB_P7510UEKMM_P7510XABKMM_P7510UEKMM.rar.html
Pass: sampro.pl
came from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1345995
RootzFan said:
I would like the files to ODIN the stock Touchwiz update from late 2011.
I would then write a guide for everyone on how to return the tab to stock... this is asked way too much.
I do NOT want to write the guide updating everyone to the old honeycomb.
Anyone have ODIN files for returning to stock touchwiz?
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RootzFan said:
^ I am perfectly aware of what TouchWiz is.
I am simply trying to find the files to load in ODIN that would allow someone to boot up to the stock (not rooted or debloated) setup of the TouchWiz update in late 2011.
I do not want to go back to honeycomb 3.1. Not sure how I can say it more plainly.
Does this exist? If not in ODIN, in a flashable zip?
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The 'touchwiz update" was for 3.1.
3.2 came with touchwiz baked in.
If this is what you're looking for, then you're looking for the samsung android 3.2 update, not the "touchwiz update." I don't know how I could say this more clearly.
If you read my posts, I answered your question. What you're looking for does not exist. If you need stock (god knows why) just follow the many guides that already exist (or the instructions I gave earlier).
Anyways, I can't help you any further without pulling my hair out. Maybe someone else has more patience. Good luck.
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The 'touchwiz update" was for 3.1.
3.2 came with touchwiz baked in.
If this is what you're looking for, then you're looking for the samsung android 3.2 update, not the "touchwiz update." I don't know how I could say this more clearly.
If you read my posts, I answered your question. What you're looking for does not exist. If you need stock (god knows why) just follow the many guides that already exist (or the instructions I gave earlier).
Anyways, I can't help you any further without pulling my hair out. Maybe someone else has more patience. Good luck.
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Honestly man, it may be better to not answer at times.
You do not understand me. Perhaps I am not saying things clearly enough. O well.
I want the files to return a device to STOCK 3.2.... not 3.1 Honeycomb which is all I see. I consider "stock" to be an unaltered version of the update (or original) firmware... I also prefer to go to the latest "stock" setup, not 3.1 HC.
You said it does not exist, I laugh at that.
I would like this because many people:
a - ask this all the time
b - want it for servicing/warranty
c - prefer to return to stock before switching to a new rom.
I prefer to use ODIN since I know and like ODIN.
If this does not make sense, do not respond or sound rude please.
see my post #9 - this is for the wifi version (7510)
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You said it does not exist, I laugh at that.
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animatechnica said:
see my post #9 - this is for the wifi version (7510)
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I believe this is KMM not KMN. If so you may get an update to KMN after you flash this
it is labeled as KMM but this would be the stock first instance of 3.2
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I believe this is KMM not KMN. If so you may get an update to KMN after you flash this
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I did check out that zip... It looked like it was the one Samsung pulled for wifi issues. I know like a week or so later they rolled it out again, but I did not know if there was a different build, I assumed so.
Thank you for posting that by the way, got carried away with all the other madness. Thanks!
note the wifi problem was due to the installer not the rom itself. if flashing and not installing via OTA or Kies - it should not have that problem
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I did check out that zip... It looked like it was the one Samsung pulled for wifi issues. I know like a week or so later they rolled it out again, but I did not know if there was a different build, I assumed so.
Thank you for posting that by the way, got carried away with all the other madness. Thanks!
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I rooted my SGS2 i777 that was running Gingerbread. After rooting I used Titanium Backup for complete backup. Then I flashed leaked ICS 4.0.3 Build # IML74K.117 thinking it was the full blown ICS operating system, which it wasn't. That process also un-rooted my SGS2 so now I'm unable to access my Titanium Backup. Tried rooting again using same process as first time but was unsuccessful. Got the dreaded "yellow triangle". Was able to flash same ICS firmware as before. So I currently have above mentiond OS & Build and am not rooted. Questions...is there a root for the 4.0.3? If so, if I were to root again is there a better "leaked" ICS or should I wait for the "anticipated" official release? Main concern is that my Titanium Backup is still intact and I will be able to access it when rooted again. End result is that I'd like to be rooted and have ICS OS.
Please advise!
You didn't even bother searching did you? Try it it works wonders.
FYI the ATT leak IS ICS. What part isn't "full blown"? Its a leak which probably means its not even complete yet (there's already been 3 leaks so far). If it wasn't ICS it wouldn't say Android 4.0.3.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
Always read the stickies before posting.
OP, if I were you, I would follow the link posted above by mattdm. Then do return to stock with root, and then get cm9. Quit Touchwiz altogether, it ruins the taste of ice cream sandwich.
If people not wanting to read 500 different pages in a forum bothers you, forums probably aren't the best thing for you to be involved with
Geez people are ruid on this site.
Slavestate said:
You didn't even bother searching did you? Try it it works wonders.
FYI the ATT leak IS ICS. What part isn't "full blown"? Its a leak which probably means its not even complete yet (there's already been 3 leaks so far). If it wasn't ICS it wouldn't say Android 4.0.3.
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It gets highly annoying seeing the same crap asked day after day when you could just READ THE STICKIES and have your questions answered. Btw, I believe "rude" is the word you were looking for.
OP: Flash back to stock KH7 2.3.4, root using superoneclick 2.3.3, flash entropy's daily driver kernel (the .tar one) with mobile odin to give you clockworkmod recovery, flash this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568080
Rooted, basically stock Samsung ICS.
mgd76 said:
OP, if I were you, I would follow the link posted above by mattdm. Then do return to stock with root, and then get cm9. Quit Touchwiz altogether, it ruins the taste of ice cream sandwich.
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nbell13 said:
It gets highly annoying seeing the same crap asked day after day when you could just READ THE STICKIES and have your questions answered. Btw, I believe "rude" is the word you were looking for.
OP: Flash back to stock KH7 2.3.4, root using superoneclick 2.3.3, flash entropy's daily driver kernel (the .tar one) with mobile odin to give you clockworkmod recovery, flash this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568080
Rooted, basically stock Samsung ICS.
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Yup... do what they said. When I got my GS2, first thing I did was read; must've read for like about 2 hours.. lol. Point is it may seem daunting because there's so much information, but it's worth it in the long run. In no time you'll have your device rooted correctly and be a happy flasher. And it saves you from turning your device into an expensive brick.
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If people not wanting to read 500 different pages in a forum bothers you, forums probably aren't the best thing for you to be involved with
Geez people are ruid on this site.
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If people not wanting to do research before asking already-asked or already-answered questions bothers you, then I'd say that busy forums like this are probably not the best place for *you* or them.
This site is for developers, who do an incredible job of providing top-notch material for our devices. Getting software, instructions and advice here is a privilege, not a right.
Before I rooted and flashed my phone, I read and researched here for several days. That time likely would have been shortened if I hadn't also had to plow through useless pages of people asking questions about things that had already been explained in the first post of a thread, a sticky or answered within the thread (which a simple forum search would have found).
Point taken, but, I am a senior member of a lot of forums I have knowledge in and I am never rude when answering questions that someone new to the topic has. What you don't think about they may have searched and not realize they asked the same question over in different terms. You guys know all the terminology and other people may not. Some people on this site have very short fuses instead of using their knowledge to help people.
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It gets highly annoying seeing the same crap asked day after day when you could just READ THE STICKIES and have your questions answered. Btw, I believe "rude" is the word you were looking for.
OP: Flash back to stock KH7 2.3.4, root using superoneclick 2.3.3, flash entropy's daily driver kernel (the .tar one) with mobile odin to give you clockworkmod recovery, flash this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568080
Rooted, basically stock Samsung ICS.
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Point taken, but, I am a senior member of a lot of forums I have knowledge in and I am never rude when answering questions that someone new to the topic has. What you don't think about they may have searched and not realize they asked the same question over in different terms. You guys know all the terminology and other people may not. Some people on this site have very short fuses instead of using their knowledge to help people.
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Sorry, I'm just grumpy today
I am to my bad. There is just so much for newbies to learn about these phones.
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Sorry, I'm just grumpy today
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The main thing is that you don't want to update using one-click installers (which it sounds like you did) as they will more than likely contain bootloaders. The newer ICS leaks are a full featured ICS with some bugs (known or unknown). They are loaded with TouchWiz which is Samsung's launcher of choice. If you want a launcher more like the one in ICS you can easily install either Trebuchet, Apex, or Nova. They are all built from the original ICS launcher and serve to enhance it in some form. I personally use Nova.
Task650 has been releasing CWM flashable versions of the leak that do not have bootloaders, contain the version matching kernel with CWM already included, and are pre-rooted.
The main bit you might need to do is get the restore to stock (that you install with odin/heimdall) and start over. Once you load that root, install a cwm enabled kernel, then try updating again but this time use the CWM flashable package instead.
What to Flash after you root again.
I would suggest getting on Task650's rom you can find it here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718. This rom lets you make a ton of modifications to your phone. If you want the ICS experience with speed and stability you can go with Phone-Brickers rom its good too. These are specifically made for the I-777. I use both of these dual booting with siyah kernal for SGS2.
I've recently purchased a SII I1900P with NFC and need to unlock it, but to do that it would seem that it needs to be rooted, which I will eventually need to do anyway.
I've done quite a bit of reading and googling, and it seems there are now many versions of the SII just to complicate things.
I've found this guide here, which I think will do the job, but the link for CWM has been removed, do I just need to download a version from clockworkmod. I tried to post in that thread but was not allowed to.
They don't seem to list a I1900P, I've also found this guide, but again need to download a version of CWM.
I've flashed phones before, but not often so tend to forget. The major problem I'm having is that there is so much information, it's information overload, so would be very grateful if someone could point me in the right direction to the correct files please.
Phone details:
*#1234# results:
PDA:I1900PXXLPH
PHONE: I19100PXXLPC
CSC: I1900P02ULP4
Build info: Wed Apr 11 12:22:51 KST 2010
The phone is running 4.0.3
Edit: Doing lots of reading, but can't seem to find anything with an SII and XXLPC firmware.
Edit again: Think I may a bit confused here, been looking for XX LPC, but under Kernal on my phone it states Kernal Version 3.0.15-I1900PXXLPH-CL378510 [email protected]#3, so would I presume that means I'm actually looking for an XX LPH Kernal
ExynosAbuse.
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Fantastic thanks very much, ExynosAbuse was so simple, download an APK (via the QR Code), install and run, then select the root function, worked a treat, thanks very much, I even sent the author a drink :good:
Now tomorrow night I can move on to unlocking it, time for some shut eye now.
Lol baby steps man, baby steps!
I feel ya tho, it's that rush.
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gastonw said:
Lol baby steps man, baby steps!
I feel ya tho, it's that rush.
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LOL, almost a rush
Unlocked now, but after trying a couple of methods I cheated and I paid for an unlock code (time v cost).
Next is to upgrade to Android 4.1.2 XXLSK firmware, then I'll need to get flash working, and then set up my apps, and finally retire my good old HTC Desire.
Mobile odin Pro
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Unfortunately Mobile Odin says the device model is not supported - I did wonder as it specified various models but not the I9100P.
Hummmm...must be because of the P variant that's related to nfc.
If you jump to an I9100 ROM you wont have any problems because they're hardware identical twins.
I'ma dig into it now.
Here's something http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26422836&postcount=4
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Thanks, what's the advantages of using Mobile Odin over Windows Odin version?
Was just about to flash with Odin (Windows) when I saw your post.
I was also trying to install Clockwork Mod, so I could nandroid backup, but that wasn't compatible either, I presume the hack you linked to above would work for that to, what do you think?
Edit: I've now got Android 4.1.2 installed, but of course have lost the root, and ExynosAbuse no longer works.
Ron-ski said:
Thanks, what's the advantages of using Mobile Odin over Windows Odin version?
Was just about to flash with Odin (Windows) when I saw your post.
I was also trying to install Clockwork Mod, so I could nandroid backup, but that wasn't compatible either, I presume the hack you linked to above would work for that to, what do you think?
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Well, lets see:
Mobile Odin:
Flashes with it's own kernel (Gingerbread based, brick bug free).
Flashes any stock ROM by itself, this means that you only need to select the files and hit start. MO sorts it all out on its own.
Checks the signatures, in case a file it's damaged or not compatible.
Checks you battery level so it doesn't run outta juice while it flashes it (won't flash unless you got at least 50%).
It's fast, 3-4 min per flash.
Wipes dalvik and cache (optional) regardless of CWM previously installed or not.
It's safe, because if things got south, you still got Odin in your PC to get out of the jam.
You can flash a stock kernel, modem but i'm not sure if it flashes custom kernels as well, customs kernels also install CWM as default recovery.
Mobile Odin Pro:
All the above +
Injects Root while flashing the new ROM.
Injects SU app.
Injects MO app.
(all above are optional).
CWM:
You can flash the zip file via stock recovery, it'll be wiped on a new flash of course, because the new kernel comes along with the ROM, so there's that.
Odin (PC): if things go south, you only got Odin to get you outta the jam
Now, for the permissions thing you need a Root explorer.
Why not try kTool, maybe you can modify that file from that app.
As impatient as I am I used Windows Odin, I've now got Android 4.1.2 installed, but of course have lost the root, and ExynosAbuse no longer works.
Is it me or has ExynosAbuse disappeared from the playstore tonight?
Ron-ski said:
As impatient as I am I used Windows Odin, I've now got Android 4.1.2 installed, but of course have lost the root, and ExynosAbuse no longer works.
Is it me or has ExynosAbuse disappeared from the playstore tonight?
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ExynosAbuse was at the store? Thought it was only here, at xda.
And yeah, it doesn't work on JB because samsung patched the exploit.
Don't worry, flash philz or siyah v6 via odin and that'll get you Root + CWM.
Thanks, once again, I thought the QR code took me to the store for ExynosAbuse, but perhaps not - things tend to merge into one.
I flashed philz, and then Method 1 as listed in the philz thread to root.
So I'm all rooted again, and running JB, except it's got lot's junk from TIM Italy. I'll have to have a look around and see if there are any better JB roms, would like to keep support for Kies Air.
Edit: Actually I've installed ROM Toolbox Pro and that's allowed me to uninstall all the Italian Apps.
Still, you are running a branded jb ROM.
Here's a list:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/01/23...d-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-to-the-galaxy-s-ii/
Sent from the little guy
For amateurs who do not know the dangers of repartitioning or using PIT files, mobile odin offers another advantage:
It does not allow it.
(Theoretically it can do that, but it wont let u)
Just my 2 cents...
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
True, MO is not in the bricking business.
Sent from the little guy
gastonw said:
Still, you are running a branded jb ROM.
Here's a list:
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/01/23...d-4-1-2-jelly-bean-update-to-the-galaxy-s-ii/
Sent from the little guy
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Gastonw, you've been very helpful, and have made getting my phone rooted, and updated so much easier, thanks for all your help and suggestions. :good: Hopefully this thread will prove useful to others as well.
I've decided to stay with the JB ROM I've got, I can't see any branding left on it now, I've changed the boot up and shut down animations, and removed all the TIM apps.
I will probably remove the Samsung ones that I don't need either - found a great list here of what apps can be removed and which ones shouldn't.
Awesome, it's nice to hear you came thru.
Have fun with jb and all.
Sent from the little guy
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).
MistahBungle said:
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
OK.
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.
MistahBungle said:
OK.
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
MistahBungle said:
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?