Hello,
I am currently running GINGERBREAD.BVKL1, 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 and want to reflash kernel using CF-ROOT.
I am reading Chainfire's thread, and at this post I can find the closest match to my kernel being CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip.
Chainfire also mentions: KL1 (GB): Untested
I'm wondering if this is still the case, considering that this was posted on the 30th of May 2011.
So anyone out there running CF-ROOT KL1?
Yup, I was asking myself the same question because I used Kies to update to 2.6.35.7 BVKL1 and lost root. Obviously zergrush failed and i checked for insecure or rooted kernels. However I don't think the KL1 (GB) has anything to do with this version.
Any help would be apreciated.
w00tz said:
Hello,
I am currently running GINGERBREAD.BVKL1, 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 and want to reflash kernel using CF-ROOT.
I am reading Chainfire's thread, and at this post I can find the closest match to my kernel being CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip.
Chainfire also mentions: KL1 (GB): Untested
I'm wondering if this is still the case, considering that this was posted on the 30th of May 2011.
So anyone out there running CF-ROOT KL1?
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cerberus1405 said:
Yup, I was asking myself the same question because I used Kies to update to 2.6.35.7 BVKL1 and lost root. Obviously zergrush failed and i checked for insecure or rooted kernels. However I don't think the KL1 (GB) has anything to do with this version.
Any help would be apreciated.
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Ive been using the XW_INU_KL1 kernel in my phone for a while now with no problems at all.The kernel is now well and trully tested and is even included in my ROM.If it wasnt fully tested the dev wouldnt have put it in there so its perfectly safe to flash.As far as if its the correct kernel or not you only have to read the thread by Chainfire.As with any kernel the most important part are the last 3 digits.If your kernel ends in KL1 then its the correct one to use.
EDIT:Just thought Id let you know that my root kernel (XWKL1) is also 2.6.35.7 so the fact that you have "BV" doesnt matter.
cooza said:
Ive been using the XW_INU_KL1 kernel in my phone for a while now with no problems at all.The kernel is now well and trully tested and is even included in my ROM.If it wasnt fully tested the dev wouldnt have put it in there so its perfectly safe to flash.As far as if its the correct kernel or not you only have to read the thread by Chainfire.As with any kernel the most important part are the last 3 digits.If your kernel ends in KL1 then its the correct one to use.
EDIT:Just thought Id let you know that my root kernel (XWKL1) is also 2.6.35.7 so the fact that you have "BV" doesnt matter.
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Great, thanks for the info! Will be reflashing today.
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
cerberus1405 said:
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
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Thanks for sharing! Just reflashed minutes ago using XW_INU_KL1 also via Odin, gained root without problems and then unlocked my carrier block via Helroz's Galaxy S Unlock. Everything went smoothly.
I'm downloading now the 'original' stuff, it's good to have.
Is there any certain reason to reflash the 'original'? Besides getting rid of the yellow triangle. I'm guessing that KIES upgrades will also work with XW_INU_KL1. And I'm under the impression that my phone is a little bit faster with this kernel.
Good to see everything went well.Downloading the original stuff is just personal choice.You can flash any firmware you want,test it,change it,flash carrier branded and non carrier branded firmwares until you find what you like as each different firmware has a different modem.Good idea to get rid of the triangle if you dont have a usb jig just in case you want to send it away.Your new original F/W will have the modem being used in your area for best speed and conectivity so if you can be rooted on that F/W then better still.Kies will still work but the updates will only work on your BV rooted version.
Roger that. Thank you again, much appreciate it.
cerberus1405 said:
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
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Just a little revive.
Because it has been reported to me that sometimes I cannot be heard by the other person while talking, I have decided to also flash the original kernel from intratech. From what I understand, Firmware and Kernel should have matching versions.
I wanted to ask you if:
1. you reflashed from CWM or via Download mode?
2. do you still have CWM after reflashing this stock kernel?
Thanks.
Friendly bump. I tried to contact cerberus1405 but haven't had success.
So if anybody else can answer my questions. It doesn't matter if it's about KL1 kernel or another one.
I guess you didn't manage to search in the past week then? Kernel is unlikely to have any impact on call quality, only modem.
1). If you want to flash a stock kernel, you can do it several ways and there's no difference in outcome.
2). No, if you flash a stock kernel, you will lose CWM recovery.
If those are not the questions you wanted asking then you'll have to be more specific.
w00tz said:
Friendly bump. I tried to contact cerberus1405 but haven't had success.
So if anybody else can answer my questions. It doesn't matter if it's about KL1 kernel or another one.
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What's your question, more specified?
w00tz said:
Just a little revive.
Because it has been reported to me that sometimes I cannot be heard by the other person while talking, I have decided to also flash the original kernel from intratech. From what I understand, Firmware and Kernel should have matching versions.
I wanted to ask you if:
1. you reflashed from CWM or via Download mode?
2. do you still have CWM after reflashing this stock kernel?
Thanks.
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sorry, didn't log in lately. I flashed via Download mode.
usualy CWM works with CF-Root kernels. In my case CWM detected that I was running a different kernel and warned me about some features disabled. The app appears functional but haven't tried it yet.
Hy there, i have BVKL1 on my s2 and if i understand what is written here i can use
XWKL1 insecure to flash ?
Is that correct, sry if i bother u i'm kinda noob on this ...
Thx.
R3d_Wolf said:
Hy there, i have BVKL1 on my s2 and if i understand what is written here i can use
XWKL1 insecure to flash ?
Is that correct, sry if i bother u i'm kinda noob on this ...
Thx.
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KL1 yes
Best root method is .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
I was thinking to use odin + ClockworkMod-Recovery. This method it's not ok ?
Thank you for your answer.
Hi,
I used Odin and CF-Root XW_KL1 kernel.
I have kept these links http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399, try to find a matching kernel there.
This method incremented the flash counter to 1 (and when I boot the phone I get the warning triangle), but I don't quite really care anymore about it.
It's been a while since I flashed and I can say that it is stable.
I have a usb jig so hopefully no triangle and counter 0.
Thx
Related
Hi guys. I am new to the android scene and right now i want to root my phone because of battery draining. My question is,can i root using chainfire's method because it said there that he only rooted with KDD. I have KE7 (GINGERBREAD.XWKE7).
That method is dead read
THIS THREAD HAS BEEN SUPERCEDED BY THE CF-ROOT THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399
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jje
Fixed link for the lazy:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
FWIW you can also root by flashing a rooted firmware, like VillainROM or Lite'ning, with Odin/Heimdall.
(Odin is more tried and tested but only runs on Windows. Heimdall also works though and is multiplatform - I use it on Linux.)
Thanks for the reply. My english is not that perfect and i didnt know what superceded meant hehe. Flashing a rom with included root sounds great. Btw can i flash litening when i have ke7? Because it didnt specify in the thread what kernel you need.
enriquebomb said:
Thanks for the reply. My english is not that perfect and i didnt know what superceded meant hehe. Flashing a rom with included root sounds great. Btw can i flash litening when i have ke7? Because it didnt specify in the thread what kernel you need.
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You can flash Villains custom rom that includes root .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
jje
Thanks! Just rooted my stock phone and boy was that fast. Now i have another problem lol. I can't open market because i can't connect my google account. It says something like cannot connect to server,might be a problem with your network bla bla. I read that factory reseting the phone might make it work,but my question is,would resetting the phone remove superuser and that other app? (I think it was CMW)
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did you use a cusom rom?? at the moment its better to just root your device as all the roms are being constantly developed and bugs and eroors being fixed.. if you use a custom rom you will end up flashing your device quite often.. just my thoughts
Yes i rooted my phone only. But i need to know if resetting my phone would remove superuser and cwm not the root itself.
i have rooted mine and i dont get that problem... which rom did you use.. and yeah factory reset will remove those
Just one short question so I dont do something stupid: do I need to do some kind of procedure or anything before I flash Siyah 3.0.1.? The phone has ALL stock software and settings and hasn't been tampered like this in any way as its only several days old.
Thanks in advance.
bad move. 3.0.1 is for ics rom. You are likely to be on gingerbread.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk
If you have not installed CWM, you can just install it via Odin. Also make sure that you actually have ICS (android 4.XX) installed on your phone or it wont work.
Just to confirm, you have the i9100? Not the US T-mobile version of SGS2?
jelle2503 said:
bad move. 3.0.1 is for ics rom. You are likely to be on gingerbread.
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9100 met Tapatalk
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Yeah I'm on Gingerbread, all stock. Should I flash 3.0 instead?
And I still dont know is there something to do, some kind of procedure or something before the flashing.
Here it says it already needs to be rooted before the flash...
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/11...recovery-battery-life-screen-sensitivity-fix/
Kaze105 said:
If you have not installed CWM, you can just install it via Odin. Also make sure that you actually have ICS (android 4.XX) installed on your phone or it wont work.
Just to confirm, you have the i9100? Not the US T-mobile version of SGS2?
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Yeah, international version, GT i9100
boki9999 said:
Yeah I'm on Gingerbread, all stock. Should I flash 3.0 instead?
And I still dont know is there something to do, some kind of procedure or something before the flashing.
Here it says it already needs to be rooted before the flash...
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/11...recovery-battery-life-screen-sensitivity-fix/
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do not install that siyah 3 kernel if you are still on gingerbread. You have 2 options. Install siyah 2.6.14 for gingerbread, or upgrade your current rom to ICS and then install siyah 3.
So, for example I could go with Speedmod or CfRoot, flash some Ics rom(Miui for example) and then flash Siyah?
If you want to stay on gingerbread and use siyah, use siyah 2.6.14 or lower. If you want to go to ICS, use siyah 3.0 or higher. It's that simple. 2.6.x only works on gingerbread, and 3.x only works on ICS.
just flash recovery
boki9999 said:
So, for example I could go with Speedmod or CfRoot, flash some Ics rom(Miui for example) and then flash Siyah?
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If its brand new and stock, first root (zergrush method), flash CF-Root using odin, get ClockWorkMod (using rom manager from market).
After that you can go ahead and flash any ICS rom but first backup everything.
So backup contacts (I just go to contacts and from menu use export to SD card), sms (using any sms backup app from market), all the apps you would like to save for later use with Titanium Backup (free addition is fine).
Also do a back for your stock rom in recovery (I suppose you can do that even before rooting - but I did it after I rooted and got CF-Root kernel).
Hope it helps.
Thanks a lot!
But doesnt Cf Root already come with CWM?
And is this the right method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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boki9999 said:
Thanks a lot!
But doesnt Cf Root already come with CWM?
And is this the right method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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Easy way to root is with odin. Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
That guy is great, but what's creating a confusion about Siyah is FAQ on his page:
Q: Does this kernel work on XXXXXX-ROM?
A: If the ROM is based on Samsung Stock ICS Rom LPQ or newer, it should. Otherwise, search the thread... If you cannot find any reference to that ROM, try the kernel. You won't lose anything by trying this kernel. Worst case scenario is to reflash your previous kernel or ROM. You can backup your previous kernel with Hellcat's k-tool from the market.
So, I tried with 3.0 on my GB 2.3.4., and it didn't work, so I had to flash old kernel.
The reason I want to use Siyah is dual-boot, which it should provide.
Another problem is that ICS comes very slowly.
Siyah V3 doesn't work with Gingerbread roms. It's an ICS kernel. Try Siyah 2.6.14, that's the GB version (look for the thread in the dev section).
I'm still so confused about all of this and can't decide what to do. In addition, there is no cf-root for my kernel(BOKK1).
From the CFRoot thread "What if there is no matching download ? Try finding the closest match." & "The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important" (in your case the BO).
boki9999 said:
I'm still so confused about all of this and can't decide what to do. In addition, there is no cf-root for my kernel(BOKK1).
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TimAnd said:
That guy is great, but what's creating a confusion about Siyah is FAQ on his page:
Q: Does this kernel work on XXXXXX-ROM?
A: If the ROM is based on Samsung Stock ICS Rom LPQ or newer, it should. Otherwise, search the thread... If you cannot find any reference to that ROM, try the kernel. You won't lose anything by trying this kernel. Worst case scenario is to reflash your previous kernel or ROM. You can backup your previous kernel with Hellcat's k-tool from the market.
So, I tried with 3.0 on my GB 2.3.4., and it didn't work, so I had to flash old kernel.
The reason I want to use Siyah is dual-boot, which it should provide.
Another problem is that ICS comes very slowly.
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Hmmm. I think I answered this...
MistahBungle said:
Siyah V3 doesn't work with Gingerbread roms. It's an ICS kernel. Try Siyah 2.6.14, that's the GB version (look for the thread in the dev section).
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Deja vu! I said the same thing on page 1! (no offense, MB. Meant for the other dude)
Did you ? Sorry CTM, didn't read the first page :-( Just saw the 'query' at the top of this page.
ctomgee said:
Hmmm. I think I answered this...Deja vu! I said the same thing on page 1! (no offense, MB. Meant for the other dude)
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boki9999 said:
I'm still so confused about all of this and can't decide what to do. In addition, there is no cf-root for my kernel(BOKK1).
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You can use the kk2 CF root kernel.
TimAnd said:
The reason I want to use Siyah is dual-boot, which it should provide.
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Siyah Kernel up to 3.01 (which is for ICS as you are already told) up to now does not support dual boot! Its only a placeholder till now in CWM. It may support dual boot in future but not now.
Hi,
I recently bought Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 on ebay. After receiving it I realized that it has a custom ROM installed on it. Now I cannot update my Galaxy SII using Kies. So, I decided why not flash it to stock ICS firmware.
as fas as I understand I need to flash my phone using ODIN with a stock ICS firmware (I choose the first one from Nordic countries from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487 ).
Now what if I think of rooting it ? I mean I want to unlock super user privileges. As far as I understand I choose SiyahKernel v3.2.7.2 (from http://www.gokhanmoral.com/gm/). Just like the way I flashed using ODIN. I repeat it with this .tar file from SiyahKernel v3.2.7.2. Is that it ?
Can anyone verify it ?
Yes, but you should flash CF-Root kernel first (after flashing stock ROM).
If not satisfied with this, then you can try Siyah...
thanks for your reply. What is the difference between Chain Fire and Siyah ? I tried to look for differences ... couldn't find any .. CyanogenMod has a lot of documentation... in fact it is kinda scary (with some of its security problems)..
satish1986 said:
thanks for your reply. What is the difference between Chain Fire and Siyah ? I tried to look for differences ... couldn't find any .. CyanogenMod has a lot of documentation... in fact it is kinda scary (with some of its security problems)..
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hey ma8 first try to understand everything about root and recovery then try to implement the same
ps- also for rooting ur phone after flashing stock ics rom please check the link below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20075898#post20075898
There is almost no visible diffrences between kernels. at least in normal mode.(siyah has its own CWM, way better than other CWM versions).
Siyah Kernel eliminates some of logging processes and unusefull procedures of android, so it gives you better battery life. specially in idle mode.(about 1 percent for 7-8 hour) and I feel CF-kernels are more battery consuming than stock kernels.
Also Siyah gives you advanced control over hardware, and has a dual boot option.(two different ROM of same version. both ICS or both GB). for best results you should download EX Tweaks from market.
satish1986 said:
thanks for your reply. What is the difference between Chain Fire and Siyah ? I tried to look for differences ... couldn't find any .. CyanogenMod has a lot of documentation... in fact it is kinda scary (with some of its security problems)..
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CF-Root kernel from Chainfire is only a rooted stock kernel with a few extras (such as SuperSU, BusyBox, CWM recovery, CWM Manager app, etc.).
Have a look at CF-Root thread for detailed information => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
SiyahKernel from gokhanmoral is completely different, as it is a custom kernel with a lot of patched, parts from other kernels/linux sources/other phones/individually developed code/etc.
See corresponding thread for further information => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
If you want to stay "stock" but rooted, then flash the corresponding CF-Root kernel for your stock ROM.
Happy flashing !
P.S.: Use TriangleAway app from Chainfire to remove the yellow triangle and reset the counter after flashing an insecure kernel, such as CF-Root or Siyah.
And as soon as your phone is rooted, you can use Mobile Odin app from Chainfire to flash stock ROMs, kernels and other part of the firmware with an on-device app - without the yellow triangle and without increasing the counter.
CF kernels are STOCK kernels, only with root access.
Syiah, Speedmod and others are developed as new kernels with special properties - adjustable voltage and over- under- clocking... also there is a greater risk of them being unstable
all of this makes me scared .. but, I want to take that leap ... sounds geeky to me..
As long as you understand the process of whatever you're going to do to your phone & follow instructions to the letter you should be fine.
If you don't understand exactly what it is you're going to do to your phone, don't do anything until you do.
So I have rooted my classmate his Galaxy S2 with CF-Root, which I now realized was a big mistake. It seems that he when he opens his camera app, a black screen comes but he can still take pictures. He can't also access the YouTube app. Another thing is that he lost ALL his files on his intern memory (like pictures, music etc. Which was kind of weird, because I have never had such a problem.) He doesn't really care about losing his files, contacts etc. He just wants to take pictures and access YouTube again. I read on a different topic that flashing Siyah kernel would fix this? Also, IF I have to flash Siyah for him, I have to put the Siyah kernel file in Odin in PDA and hit start, right?
Sorry if this isn't a huge question. It's just that I have never flashed to a different kernel (I have always flashed Custom ROMs with the kernel provided in there). Also is there a chance of any errors, mistakes, something going wrong? I know I can always flash back to the latest stock ICS rom, but nothing big should happen when switching kernels? Or am I wrong?
AndroidFan2 said:
So I have rooted my classmate his Galaxy S2 with CF-Root, which I now realized was a big mistake. It seems that he when he opens his camera app, a black screen comes but he can still take pictures. He can't also access the YouTube app. Another thing is that he lost ALL his files on his intern memory (like pictures, music etc. Which was kind of weird, because I have never had such a problem.) He doesn't really care about losing his files, contacts etc. He just wants to take pictures and access YouTube again. I read on a different topic that flashing Siyah kernel would fix this? Also, IF I have to flash Siyah for him, I have to put the Siyah kernel file in Odin in PDA and hit start, right?
Sorry if this isn't a huge question. It's just that I have never flashed to a different kernel (I have always flashed Custom ROMs with the kernel provided in there). Also is there a chance of any errors, mistakes, something going wrong? I know I can always flash back to the latest stock ICS rom, but nothing big should happen when switching kernels? Or am I wrong?
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If the phone is running on ICS you can flash siyah kernel 5.01 with odin. Its perfectly safe. Just install samsung kies for the drivers. And if your phone is running on GB do not flash siyah
Thing can always go south when flashing. Wanna try a safe-friendly method for flashing custom kernels and Stock ROMs? Try Mobile Odin.
And read about all these you're asking here.
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pasanjay said:
If the phone is running on ICS you can flash siyah kernel 5.01 with odin. Its perfectly safe. Just install samsung kies for the drivers. And if your phone is running on GB do not flash siyah
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The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
gastonw said:
Thing can always go south when flashing. Wanna try a safe-friendly method for flashing custom kernels and Stock ROMs? Try Mobile Odin.
And read about all these you're asking here.
Sent from the little guy
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I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
AndroidFan2 said:
The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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It's free, pro version gets everroot, automatic kernel DL and SU & MO injects.
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AndroidFan2 said:
The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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If you have proper drivers installed its perfectly safe to flash siyah using odin. Do not wipe or restore nandroid backups on your current cf root recovery. You can do anything after flashing siyah or dorimanx kernel
It seems highly unlikely to me that CF-root started all this. Did you flash the correct CF-Root for the correct rom version? You didnt mention which version of CF-root you flashed or what version of the stock rom he has.
If you got no experience in other kernels, why not do a full wipe and start from scratch?
Lennyz1988 said:
It seems highly unlikely to me that CF-root started all this. Did you flash the correct CF-Root for the correct rom version? You didnt mention which version of CF-root you flashed or what version of the stock rom he has.
If you got no experience in other kernels, why not do a full wipe and start from scratch?
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If it's of further help, he was on XWLPD and I've flashed CF-Root with the latest version. The rooting went flawless on Odin, he has CWM installed and has SuperSU on there and has root acces. The tutorial I followed was on XDA Developers, altough I can't find the link anymore.
I was actually thinking of starting from scratch like you said. It seemed easier for me haha.
I also read that CF-Root has a lot of bugs..
AndroidFan2 said:
If it's of further help, he was on XWLPD and I've flashed CF-Root with the latest version. The rooting went flawless on Odin, he has CWM installed and has SuperSU on there and has root acces. The tutorial I followed was on XDA Developers, altough I can't find the link anymore.
I was actually thinking of starting from scratch like you said. It seemed easier for me haha.
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CF Root became obsolete after 4.0.4
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Hi there,
I recently rooted my SII 4.0.4 to Kernel 3.2b8 but have found that I cannot view youtube videos/netflix. Searching around I found that I should root to a different kernel.
My question is do I unroot to 4.0.4 (some posts say this bricks the phone, should I go to 4.0.3?) or use Odin and go straight to Siyah 5.0.1?
Also if I were to upgrade to Jellybean from 5.0.1 would I have to unroot first or just upgrade?
I have tried looking in the noob guides but they don't seem to mention this scenario.
Thanks.
If your phone is already rooted, why not flash the CWM flashable version of Siyah you want to use ? But yes, you could go the 2nd option you mentioned (If you're sure that version of Siyah will fix the problems you're having; also make sure the version of Siyah you're wanting to use is compatible with the Android version of your current rom - check the Siyah threads to be sure).
MistahBungle said:
If your phone is already rooted, why not flash the CWM flashable version of Siyah you want to use ? But yes, you could go the 2nd option you mentioned (If you're sure that version of Siyah will fix the problems you're having; also make sure the version of Siyah you're wanting to use is compatible with the Android version of your current rom - check the Siyah threads to be sure).
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To be honest, I feel quite over my head at the moment, I guess I will do what you said and use CWM to flash 5.0.1.
Thanks!
If you have CWM (attached to the current kernel you're running), might as well use it. Take Odin out of the equation (nothing wrong with Odin mind you, despite many n00bs being terrified of it for some reason, just no real need to use it if you have CWM).
MistahBungle said:
If you have CWM (attached to the current kernel you're running), might as well use it. Take Odin out of the equation (nothing wrong with Odin mind you, despite many n00bs being terrified of it for some reason, just no real need to use it if you have CWM).
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I used CWM to go to 5.0.1 it worked perfectly thanks, can I now upgrade to Jellybean safely?
EDIT: realised that this basically overwrites the root and will have to root again on jb