[Q] Galaxy SII XWKJ1 - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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
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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.)

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Rooting. Same method for every firmware?

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.

[Q] How do I root my Samsung Galaxy S II running kernelversion XWKJ3?

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.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Thanks for everything guys, it worked. My phone is now rooted and I now can install custom roms, cheers.
Mustaron

[Q] Rooting Samsung Galaxy S II

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?

Sony Tablet S 4.03 r1a Rootable?

Hi all. I was here some months back, trying to root the device (which I had upgraded to firmware 4.03 r1a) and I tried all the scripts, the allinone and other ADB commands. Multiple times. Got this device in China, and didn't have any luck rooting it.
Now after not using the device for months, I turn it on and notice r5a is available. I thought.. hmm, maybe upgrading it will make it harder once again to root it, so I better check online to see if there's a root available now or not. I've been looking around and can't find any real answers on this.
So, just wanted to ask: Is the Sony Tablet S 4.03 r1a rootable now?
Thanks!
givecake said:
Hi all. I was here some months back, trying to root the device (which I had upgraded to firmware 4.03 r1a) and I tried all the scripts, the allinone and other ADB commands. Multiple times. Got this device in China, and didn't have any luck rooting it.
Now after not using the device for months, I turn it on and notice r5a is available. I thought.. hmm, maybe upgrading it will make it harder once again to root it, so I better check online to see if there's a root available now or not. I've been looking around and can't find any real answers on this.
So, just wanted to ask: Is the Sony Tablet S 4.03 r1a rootable now?
Thanks!
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Yes it's rootable... I think you didn't look around so well cause its a sticky thread in Tablet S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
[?] FAQ [?] Please Read Here First
Regards!
limax182 said:
Yes it's rootable... I think you didn't look around so well cause its a sticky thread in Tablet S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
[?] FAQ [?] Please Read Here First
Regards!
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Hi and thanks for reply
I did follow the instructions on this page but that was probably last January. I couldn't find any specifics about a Chinese firmware with 4.03 r1a, so was just wondering if this guide was valid for it.
I suppose I'll try it again, and see if anything's changed.
Thanks.
givecake said:
Hi and thanks for reply
I did follow the instructions on this page but that was probably last January. I couldn't find any specifics about a Chinese firmware with 4.03 r1a, so was just wondering if this guide was valid for it.
I suppose I'll try it again, and see if anything's changed.
Thanks.
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In that page I see there's a CHINA DEVICE TUTORIAL! v0.4.... You should try it :good:
Regards!

[Q] How to Root Cubot s108

Hi everyone!
I just bought a Cubot S108 phone and I`d like to get root privileges on it. I did my research, but the only way I found is rooting it with Vroot. Since it isn`t clear yet, if Vroot is harmful or not, I`d rather use another method.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
about phone:
Cubot s108, android ver.: 4.2.2, quad core 1.3GHz, kernel ver. 3.4.5, build no. cubot s108_4600K0P2_CQ10_4031C_V005, hardware ver K460_MB_P2V01
Thanks in advance
Hi, use framaroot 1.9.3, worked for me, same phone, same model.
Now, I'm searching how to install a custom recovery..
biiinx said:
Hi everyone!
I just bought a Cubot S108 phone and I`d like to get root privileges on it. I did my research, but the only way I found is rooting it with Vroot. Since it isn`t clear yet, if Vroot is harmful or not, I`d rather use another method.
Can someone point me in the right direction?
about phone:
Cubot s108, android ver.: 4.2.2, quad core 1.3GHz, kernel ver. 3.4.5, build no. cubot s108_4600K0P2_CQ10_4031C_V005, hardware ver K460_MB_P2V01
Thanks in advance
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S 108
Hello. Now, you're not alone here. Also bought his son a phone and need a root.
Do you still have this phone?
avaldive said:
Hi, use framaroot 1.9.3, worked for me, same phone, same model.
Now, I'm searching how to install a custom recovery..
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Hi!
Do you still have this phone?
I've tried to install Stock ROM and now the phone is dead. Didn't do any back up (I know, dumb) and now I don't know what to do. Maybe you can create a back up of your ROM and send it to me?
Thank you !
Rosangela84 said:
Hi!
Do you still have this phone?
I've tried to install Stock ROM and now the phone is dead. Didn't do any back up (I know, dumb) and now I don't know what to do. Maybe you can create a back up of your ROM and send it to me?
Thank you !
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Same problem here. Did u find a normal rom?. I need o rom just to make this phone work. Something wrong with uploaded stock rom. :/
Manosgoni said:
Same problem here. Did u find a normal rom?. I need o rom just to make this phone work. Something wrong with uploaded stock rom. :/
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Yes I found one, actually more than one. I will upload them to mega and share the link.

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