Hello everybody,
I got myself my very first Android phone yesterday, and I'm really glad with all of it's features, but I'd like to root it, the problem is is that it's running on kernelversion XWKJ3 and I can't find any thread, post, video, etc about if it actually IS possible to root the phone on this kernel, because according to some videos I need a speciffic kernel to root the phone, and I just can't find any, and I'm out of ideas. I don't know if it doesn't matter what kernel you need, or anything, and I can't seem to find it either.
Thanks already for just taking your time to read this,
Mustaron
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1246131
Everything you need to know about rooting is here.
Basically everything you need to do to get root, is to flash a kernel, that has root enabled
It's in the 7th post of this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Read the 1st few for institutions.
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Thanks for everything guys, it worked. My phone is now rooted and I now can install custom roms, cheers.
Mustaron
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Hi
This is probably the noobiest question.. I am new to the android scene and am clueless. My GS2 comes in today, so excited!!
So I will root it when i get it. Just wondering, is the rooting method the same for every firmware version or does it change as new firmwares come out?
And can someone PLEASE link me to a detailed root guide for the GS2. Keep i mind i am new to the android scene.
Thanks in advance guys!!
As to date, rooting works the same. You flash a pre-rooted rom, or only a rooted kernel. Until Samsung would suddenly lock their bootloaders nothing will change. Luckily Samsung likes the Android community, so they'll keep it easy for us to root.
Ok. So every time i upgrade to a new firmware.. I just use the same root guide and it will work.?
Can you point me to a detailed step by step GS2 rooting guide please?
Thanks for your help
The most easiest way would be to pick the CF-Root kernel matching your firmware/ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
And just flash that - done.
The kernel takes care of pretty much everything.
Seems complex.. but i will give it a try.
Hi
I just bought a s2 yesterday and i want to root it. i have checked online for hours and i have found many ways to do it. however the insecure kernel which i have, i cant find it anywhere. It is the BVKJ4 one. Can somebody please please help me root my phone by telling me the simplist way to do it. I would appreciate a step by step guide because i am quite new to rooting. Many thanks
turbo94 said:
Hi
I just bought a s2 yesterday and i want to root it. i have checked online for hours and i have found many ways to do it. however the insecure kernel which i have, i cant find it anywhere. It is the BVKJ4 one. Can somebody please please help me root my phone by telling me the simplist way to do it. I would appreciate a step by step guide because i am quite new to rooting. Many thanks
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look over her i did a post of it look it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321538
And why is this urgent?
SuperOneClick is pretty easy to use and fast too
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i suggest you take your time, read and understand before flashing.
If you are in a rush, you will make mistakes.
rooting or any other major changes requires reading and understanding before flashing.
hi guys,
I want to root my phone (because it won't update to newer os, stays at 2.3.5), but I was unable to find insecure and original kernels for it. where can i find it ? It is XWKJ1, can anybody help me ? Also, I'd like you to give me few links which would explain me how to update my phone.
thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442549
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
amozonesk said:
I want to root my phone (because it won't update to newer os, stays at 2.3.5)
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Rooting your phone won't magically make it update past 2.3.5.
Regarding how to root your phone, there are stickies in these forums with all the information you need.
thank you, I understand everything now (at least I hope so.)
Hello.
I need access to a file, but on several sites on google - all say that i need to root...
So i want to root my phone, but still keep the "official" android (dont want CyanogenMod etc.)
But im really insecure on how to root my phone - and how risky is it?
Can you please provide me with a guide (with pictures please) on how to root it.
PS: Can i still update my android, if i root the phone?
Will all the data on the phone be deleted? like reinstalling windows....
ksl28 said:
Hello.
I need access to a file, but on several sites on google - all say that i need to root...
So i want to root my phone, but still keep the "official" android (dont want CyanogenMod etc.)
But im really insecure on how to root my phone - and how risky is it?
Can you please provide me with a guide (with pictures please) on how to root it.
PS: Can i still update my android, if i root the phone?
Will all the data on the phone be deleted? like reinstalling windows....
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You should have posted in galaxy s2 section but:
You can keep stock android, just follow this link to root your S2 and it will be fine. There is also video tutorial in the link
You won't be able to update your phone with Software Update but you can always find the latest firmware for S2 from SamFirmware
The sam firmware website is where you can find all the stock firmware for the S2
Your files will be fine such as music pictures etc they will not be wiped and it's not risky to root your phone with the link above
If you have any other questions just ask
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22sl22 said:
You should have posted in galaxy s2 section but:
You can keep stock android, just follow this link to root your S2 and it will be fine. There is also video tutorial in the link
You won't be able to update your phone with Software Update but you can always find the latest firmware for S2 from SamFirmware
The sam firmware website is where you can find all the stock firmware for the S2
Your files will be fine such as music pictures etc they will not be wiped and it's not risky to root your phone with the link above
If you have any other questions just ask
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Hello!
Thx for the quick, and great answer!
But i didnt mention - that im using Icecream sandwich... (4.0.4)
Do you have a guide for that 2? with the same creteria as i mentioned in my post
ksl28 said:
Hello!
Thx for the quick, and great answer!
But i didnt mention - that im using Icecream sandwich... (4.0.4)
Do you have a guide for that 2? with the same creteria as i mentioned in my post
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Try this one, different method of rooting but still easy to do:
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
Kernel?
Hey.
What is the kernel doing? is that another rom or so? :S
Also heard alot of rumors about the Odin - that is was unstable and such, can you confirm that?
Hi all,
I have a Samsung Galaxy SIII which is on 3UK and I'm finding it quite slow and I'd like to start with getting rid of all the software I really do not want which comes bundled with the operator software, there is tons of it!
As I can't uninstall any of it, I understand that my options are to live with it, or root it.
I'm afraid I have no idea about rooting at all and wouldnt really no where to start. So... where do I start? I do not really need the phone to do anything fancy I just want the bare bones so that I can install what I want on it, not what someone else wants me to have on it.
Can I load the Samsung firmware onto it with no additional apps? This would be my ideal solution... Failing that, I guess i'll have to root it, but I also understand that I have to choose a ROM...
Can anyone point me in the right direction of a good basic tutorial to get me started on this?
Thanks in advance!
You just have to Flash an unbranded rom I guess..then full wipe and you are golden
.Check the thread with the polish 4.1.2 rom
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Hi Gavin, rooting is always a good option as it enables you to begin to exploit the potential of your device....however it is not necessary to do what you are suggesting.
The latest unbranded UK rom XXELL4 and the information you require is all in Faryaab's thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25922191&postcount=1
You can flash the stock rom using Odin software which is also available in the same post.
If you wish to root there are also other pre-rooted roms available to flash via Odin elsewhere in this general section. The key is that the latest UK unbranded rom is, as I say XXELL4
Hi, thanks for that clarification, just the info I needed!