Hello.
I have stock unrooted Galaxy S2 and I want root and put custom ROM (Turkbey ROM probably).
Android 2.3.5
Baseband version
I9100BUKI1
Kernel version
2.6.35.7-I9100BUKJ3-CL647431
[email protected] #2
Bulid number
GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3
So, wich metod I must use for rooting?
CF-Root?
I don't wanna stay on stock ROM, so it will everything works fine if I root with CF Root, make backup and then flash custom ROM? I'm asking because CF Root is a kernel, so I don't know what happens if I change ROM and kernel.
Cheers
Yep that all sounds good. Great to see you've got it all planned out
So yeah, firstly root the phone with the CFRoot kernel that matches your baseband. And then, as you said, do a Nandroid backup in CWRecovery before you flash a custom rom so you will have a copy of your setup as close to stock as possible if something doesn't go right/you don't like the custom rom you flash.
From there, you can flash whatever custom rom you want. The rom you flash will have its own kernel & will overwrite the CFRoot kernel. You can also use kernels other than the one supplied with many roms. There are quite a few kernels in the development sections you can read up on & use. You're not stuck with just using the kernel that is supplied with the rom you flash
I did mine with SuperOneClick.
Took all of 5 minutes and required no effort or input from me which = less chance for human error.
Was quite easy so I recommend that.
Thanks guys for reply!
@MistahBungle you said:
So yeah, firstly root the phone with the CFRoot kernel that matches your baseband.
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In CF Root thread says:
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
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My kernel is KJ3, so I must use KJ3 kernel from this post, right?
I just want to know one more thing.. why people remove yellow triangle (it's shows on startup)? Just because it annoying or it's something else?
Maybe one day I will must go back on stock unrooted software and reset counter.
Will it work USB Jig if I restore nandroid backup with these 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and then unroot?
You can root and unroot with superoneclick with the click of a button. Removing the fear of doing it wrong manually.
I cant post the link but if you google it you will find it easily.
But yes that is the right cfroot you picked out in your last post.
Yep that's exactly right. You can match your kernel. I've also seen people match the baseband as well. Actually, now that I remember, I matched my kernel too and it worked, so yeah definitely use KJ3.
Yes people remove the triangle because it's annoying. Makes no difference to the operation of the phone whatsoever. You can use the method in the CFRoot thread to remove it (fiddly) or use a jig.
Yep if you ever need to send the phone in for warranty purposes, go back to stock & reset the counter with a jig. You might find the jig won't work immediately with 2.3.6 in particular (not sure about 2.3.5), in that case you can flash the old bootloader (available in this thread) & then the jig will work.
I've used the jig successfully with Miui which is 2.3.7 but obviously I have the old bootloader. As above, if the jig doesn't work, flash the old bootloader. Yes, I think the jig will more than likely work if you reflash the Nandroid backup you make of your current setup before you flash a stock rom.
GTRSkyR34 said:
Thanks guys for reply!
@MistahBungle you said:
In CF Root thread says:
My kernel is KJ3, so I must use KJ3 kernel from this post, right?
I just want to know one more thing.. why people remove yellow triangle (it's shows on startup)? Just because it annoying or it's something else?
Maybe one day I will must go back on stock unrooted software and reset counter.
Will it work USB Jig if I restore nandroid backup with these 2.3.5 Gingerbread, and then unroot?
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OK, you are helped me a lot, thank you very much!
I hope someone will help me like you one day when I maybe have to back on original to get my warranty back.
Cheers!
No probs man
Yeah, if you have any dramas if you ever go back to stock, whether you do a restore of your current setup or flash a stock rom via Odin, I'm sure there will be plenty of people around to help. You did your research with the rooting/doing a backup immediately after you root which is really good on your part, so I don't think you'd have any problems going back to stock at all
GTRSkyR34 said:
OK, you are helped me a lot, thank you very much!
I hope someone will help me like you one day when I maybe have to back on original to get my warranty back.
Cheers!
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I'm rooted now!
via CF-Root, everything was fine, except this:
When I put my mobile into download mode, custom binary mode was 4!
So guy who sell me galaxy s2 was on custom ROM, but he didn't reset counter.
It's not big deal now, but I didn't know that and I could be suprised if I was on Samsung service.
Cool. Glad the root went smoothly
Really ? Yeah he's obviously had a go at flashing the phone before he sold it to you. Maybe he flashed a custom rom or two, didn't like it/then & then went back to stock ? No biggie tho, you'll be able to reset the flash counter when you get your jig.
GTRSkyR34 said:
I'm rooted now!
via CF-Root, everything was fine, except this:
When I put my mobile into download mode, custom binary mode was 4!
So guy who sell me galaxy s2 was on custom ROM, but he didn't reset counter.
It's not big deal now, but I didn't know that and I could be suprised if I was on Samsung service.
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I don't know, he nothning told me.. But it's okey now
I put Turkbey ROM, I will play some time on Gingerbread and later ICS.
I order from Ebay USB Jig, it should be for 2-3 weeks in my hands.
Now I will follow xda and help others users if I can, like you do.
Many thanks, you helped a lot.
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Hey everyone,
First post, n00b question - please be gentle.
First, I'll start with a positive. I have come from using an iPhone, and I was quiet comfortable with jailbreaking and cydia. I now have a Samsung Galaxy S 2 / II (GT-I9100T). I am from Australia, and on the Telstra network. Whoever is in the same boat would know it is quiet an adjustment, but you can root! (if you wanted to know).
I followed this persons 3 part guide and with sucess:
I cannot post the link but it is on YouTube and the video title is:
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S II - Part 1
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S II - Part 2
How To Root The Samsung Galaxy S II - Part 3
Username is mattj101101
I had Android 2.3.3 installed.
Second part is a question, is there any debranding roms / kernals that is ok for the GT-I9100T? I have tried the *#272*IMEI# but it only had 'Preconfig - TEL'
My phones info:
PDA: 19100TDVKF4
PHONE: I9100TDVKF2
CSC: I9100TTELFK3
My Kernal version, after the root is 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513root<insertATsymbol>DELL103 #2
Hopefully with these answers I can help other fellow people out with this particular model (that are sold in Australia). Also if someone has the stock Telstra rom for re-flashing (if needed for warrenty) please point me in the right direction.
Thank-you.
Hey,
Ive got the GT-I9100T from Vodafone (both can run on the telstra bandwidth now ) and have had no issues flashing most roms. Only thing you may notice is the new modems aren't as good as the stock ones you currently have, so you may need to reflash the original modem through odin to get the best support.
Before you do flash though, make sure you back up your /efs folder, it contains the bin files for your IMEI for your phone, and people have reported flashing a rom can change that, so beware! also, before you do flash, try find the stock telstra rom for your phone incase you need to reflash. There are a few threads about it all, so good luck
The i9100T can use i9100 roms, but it will change the product code to i9100.
Easiest way to root is using CF-root, match the part of the version number in bold "PDA: 19100TDVKF4"
My phones info:
PDA: The rom/kernel
PHONE: The modem/radio, responsable for signal quality and speed, you dont need to match this to rom version, and the best way to find a good one is to test different ones.
CSC: APN settings and bundles apps, no need to match this, but if you do chose to all you may have todo is enter your APN settings for internet and MMS manually.
You can flash any rom onto any SGS2 via odin, see this guide, that will debrand etc.
Also, you rooted using a very old insecure kernel, people have had random reboots with that one, I suggest you flash back your stock kernel (you will keep root) or flash a version of cf-root (you will gain clockworkmod recovery, a way to flash roms/etc from your phone, and nandroid, a whole phone backup system, like snapshots)
I would recommend flashing DarkyRom2 on your S2. Runs fast, stable and great battery life. It roots your phone as well and changes your kernel to SuperCore which has a lot of optimisations.
Instructions:
Since you're not rooted (stock firmware/kernel)
1. Flash SuperCore_1.7.tar with Odin (put in PDA and do NOT tick repartition)
2. Get DarkyROM2 Tool and Superuser from market
3. Upload DarkyROM2_XXKH3_Base_R2.zip to SD-Card (INTERNAL)
4. Open DarkyROM2 tool. Accept SuperUser access request notification (this confirms you are rooted.
4. Under the DarkyRom tab, be sure "Wipe User data" is selected AND "INSTALL MODEM" is NOT SELECTED. (this will wipe everything from your phone but keep your stock KF4 modem. Any other modem causes signal problems for our I-9100T. )
5. No need to select "Install Kernel" Since SuperCore 1.7 is already installed.
5. Go back to the General Tab and use "Flash/Install File from SDCARD" to browse to and install DarkyROM2_XXKH3_Base_R2.zip
6. Wait for the phone to reboot and flash the new firmware
Get the files here:
http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/rom-cwm-sgs2-darkyrom2-kh3-base.4950/
I modified the instructions given on that link and posted it above for you since it's a little different for our I-9100T phones.
more info on I-9100T here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16824749&postcount=10
Interestingly, I just purchased a SGS2 here in Thailand (I'm also an Aussie) and the model of the phone is GT-I9100T.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a KL2 kernel for CF-Root to patch it with... any suggestions?
Also, the site that held all the OEM kernels (MultiUpload) for download is now showing a "Shut down by the FBI" logo : )
As long as you're certain you've got a I9100T, use the KL1 CFRoot kernel. Will work fine.
ApriliaM3 said:
Interestingly, I just purchased a SGS2 here in Thailand (I'm also an Aussie) and the model of the phone is GT-I9100T.
Unfortunately I cannot seem to find a KL2 kernel for CF-Root to patch it with... any suggestions?
Also, the site that held all the OEM kernels (MultiUpload) for download is now showing a "Shut down by the FBI" logo : )
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My phone details are as follows:
Model: GT-I9100T
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: I9100TDCKL1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDCKL2-CL767350 [email protected]#2
Build: GINGERBREAD.DCKL2
This is not an Aussie phone such as the Telstra I9100T that I see spoken about.
I purchased this phone here in Thailand 3 days ago and I have a few questions.
1. Is there a way to backup the original kernel before rooting?
2. Will the KL1 kernal make me lose things such as Thai language options etc?
3. Any way to restore the KL2 kernel in the future?
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
MistahBungle said:
As long as you're certain you've got a I9100T, use the KL1 CFRoot kernel. Will work fine.
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1) Doubt it. And the only link for DCKL2/Thailand in Intra's official firmware thread is dead as it was MegaUpload, and he more than likely won't have a backup (you could always ask him tho). Search around elsewhere online, you might find a copy of this kernel somewhere.
2) I don't know for certain, but I don't think so. I would have thought something like language would be more firmware-related.
3) Refer to 1) I don't see why you'd need to ? In order to get warranty service from Samsung, all you'd need to do is flash the most recent firmware available for your phone (for all they know you could easily have got this from an OTA update via Kies), do a factory reset/make sure there's no apps left on your phone that could tip off whomever repairs it that the phone was rooted, and use a jig to reset the flash counter. Obviously there are no rolled gold guarantees with getting warranty service once you've voided same by rooting the phone/running non-stock firmware firmware on it, tho.
ApriliaM3 said:
My phone details are as follows:
Model: GT-I9100T
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: I9100TDCKL1
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100TDCKL2-CL767350 [email protected]#2
Build: GINGERBREAD.DCKL2
This is not an Aussie phone such as the Telstra I9100T that I see spoken about.
I purchased this phone here in Thailand 3 days ago and I have a few questions.
1. Is there a way to backup the original kernel before rooting?
2. Will the KL1 kernal make me lose things such as Thai language options etc?
3. Any way to restore the KL2 kernel in the future?
Thanks for taking the time to reply!
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I was just worried it might stop future updates to ICS or similar via Kies.
At least I think I've managed to find another copy of the latest kernal on a site other than MegaUpload...
It's at 50% and counting : )
3) Refer to 1) I don't see why you'd need to ? In order to get warranty service
Running a CFRoot kernel over stock firmware should still allow you to receive OTA updates via Kies. If you find it doesn't, simply use Checkfus (search for it on here), it allows you to find/download the latest firmware for your phone/country that you'd normally get via Kies.
Really ? Cool Might wanna post a linky to your source over in Intra's thread. I'm sure there will be other people who might need it at some stage.
ApriliaM3 said:
I was just worried it might stop future updates to ICS or similar via Kies.
At least I think I've managed to find another copy of the latest kernal on a site other than MegaUpload...
It's at 50% and counting : )
3) Refer to 1) I don't see why you'd need to ? In order to get warranty service
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Ok so would you believe...
I ran the guide from Intra.
Installed an insecure ROM and then ran SuperOneClick and was rooted.
I restored the OEM kernel that I found online and BINGO - UNROOTED!
I repeated the procedure just to check everything again... same deal!
Phone is currently unrooted again...
MistahBungle said:
Running a CFRoot kernel over stock firmware should still allow you to receive OTA updates via Kies. If you find it doesn't, simply use Checkfus (search for it on here), it allows you to find/download the latest firmware for your phone/country that you'd normally get via Kies.
Really ? Cool Might wanna post a linky to your source over in Intra's thread. I'm sure there will be other people who might need it at some stage.
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Yeah, if you flash an original (unrooted) kernel over your rooted kernel you'll lose root.
There's a procedure for removing the yellow warning triangle at boot in the CFRoot thread & also retaining root, but I found it too fiddly when I first rooted my phone so I simply bought a jig & did it that way.
I can't speak for anything to do with SuperOneClick as I've never used it.
ApriliaM3 said:
Ok so would you believe...
I ran the guide from Intra.
Installed an insecure ROM and then ran SuperOneClick and was rooted.
I restored the OEM kernel that I found online and BINGO - UNROOTED!
I repeated the procedure just to check everything again... same deal!
Phone is currently unrooted again...
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Apparently so... now I'm confused about what the guide was trying to achieve.
Also, Kies now tells me it's not compatible with my device... Perfect!
MistahBungle said:
Yeah, if you flash an original (unrooted) kernel over your rooted kernel you'll lose root.
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As I said, I have no idea whatsoever about anything to do with SuperOneClick. If you want a rooted phone minus the yellow warning triangle at boot without fiddling around, root it with a CFRoot kernel, buy a $3 jig from eBay, done.
So far as Kies not working, you could try uninstalling/reinstalling Kies, or simply use Checkfus as I've said previously. Me, I'd use Checkfus. Quick, easy & like the paragraph above, no fiddling around.
Edit to add - Yes, obviously Kies won't work if you're running an "insecure rom" as per your post above. I presume you mean a custom rom you found somewhere on here or elsewhere ? One of my earlier posts did say Kies should (not always) work if you're running a rooted kernel over a stock Samsung rom. If you're running a non-stock rom Kies won't work.
ApriliaM3 said:
Apparently so... now I'm confused about what the guide was trying to achieve.
Also, Kies now tells me it's not compatible with my device... Perfect!
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ApriliaM3 said:
Apparently so... now I'm confused about what the guide was trying to achieve.
Also, Kies now tells me it's not compatible with my device... Perfect!
MistahBungle said:
Yeah, if you flash an original (unrooted) kernel over your rooted kernel you'll lose root.
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Ditch Kies there is a better alternative out there. MyphoneExplore, do a seach via google. You'll also need to get the app client software from the android market. I use it to synch my work Outlook Calendar to my phone. You can also back up your contacts, sms and call records.
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Edit: I tried CF-Root KL3 (wanted KL2) and it seems fine so far.
I have root and everything else seems the same (Thai language support etc.)
I'll keep you posted : )
Thanks for taking the time to deal with my issues!
Hope I can do the same for some others on this Forum in the future.
I'd not heard of Checkfus so I'll give that a try, thanks : )
There's no CF-Root to match my phone exactly but I guess there's nothing to lose now by trying something close : P
I ordered the jig almost a week before getting the phone but it seems the postage to Thailand is sloooow.
I'm running a stock ROM and unrooted but Kies is still misbehaving.
MistahBungle said:
As I said, I have no idea whatsoever about anything to do with SuperOneClick. If you want a rooted phone minus the yellow warning triangle at boot without fiddling around, root it with a CFRoot kernel, buy a $3 jig from eBay, done.
So far as Kies not working, you could try uninstalling/reinstalling Kies, or simply use Checkfus as I've said previously. Me, I'd use Checkfus. Quick, easy & like the paragraph above, no fiddling around.
Edit to add - Yes, obviously Kies won't work if you're running an "insecure rom" as per your post above. I presume you mean a custom rom you found somewhere on here or elsewhere ? One of my earlier posts did say Kies should (not always) work if you're running a rooted kernel over a stock Samsung rom. If you're running a non-stock rom Kies won't work.
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Something may have borked so far as the CSC goes (which tells Kies, the Market, etc where you are). I did say you should be able to use Kies, you're not the first person to have problems with it after rooting
Personally speaking, I've never used Kies & almost certainly won't use it. Ever. Custom roms/kernels are a piece of you know what to flash via CWRecovery (or Odin for that matter), and official firmware updates are easy to get with Checkfus & flash via Odin if I ever have to go down that path for warranty purposes or whatever.
Kies is a truly awful piece of software
Edit to add after your edit - No worries
ApriliaM3 said:
I'd not heard of Checkfus so I'll give that a try, thanks : )
I'm running a stock ROM and unrooted but Kies is still misbehaving.
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Yeah Kies is dodgy...
When I got home I plugged it into Kies on the home PC and everything was fine!
Have you experimented much with any Custom ROM's?
MistahBungle said:
Something may have borked so far as the CSC goes (which tells Kies, the Market, etc where you are). I did say you should be able to use Kies, you're not the first person to have problems with it after rooting
Kies is a truly awful piece of software
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Hi Guys
I am using a UK/Europe T-mobile s2 and rooted to install a ICS rom which didnt work too great so through this forum flashed to a stock 2.3.6 rom. I am still getting the yellow warning triangle on boot and have tried flashing other kernals found on these forums. Cant get anything to work i have heard if you flash to a stock kernal it solves the issue but cant find any with working download links please help!?
You can either use this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193091 or buy a USB Jig on Ebay, it should only cost a few $ or €.
Do note, that after 2.3.4 Samsung disabled the reset of the counter through the Jig, so circumvent this you'll need to install an older bootloader.
Also, a method that might be easier: (credit to Anarchy66)
This is so complicated for entry level users....
If you have rooted and installed a unsecure kernel and you have the yellow triangle just do the following to remove it.
1. Make sure you have clockworkmod installed!
2. Go to market and download the "DarkyOTA"
3. Get the secure kernel the same as the unsecure you flashed with and put it on the root of your sd card.
4. Open "DarkyOTA" and select Flash/Install file from SDCARD then select your secure kernel and it will do the rest and reboot when its done.
Also you can have the kernel in .tar or .zip format both work with "DarkyOTA"
Much easier and a lot less hassle if you still learning ODIN, Rooting, ext
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Thanks you very much for the reply.
I am very new to all this but have managed to root. Anyone know a good ICS rom for S2? i tried one but was very slow and crashed a lot. Also with the kernal thing is there any real advantage to going back to secure? i will try the advise given but just curious?
Many thanks
MDV10 said:
Thanks you very much for the reply.
I am very new to all this but have managed to root. Anyone know a good ICS rom for S2? i tried one but was very slow and crashed a lot.
None as its a buggy leaked beta test rom .
jje
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as far as i know the "insecure" kernels are only used to obtain root, and shouldnt be used as a daily driver
Ok, I have 2 problems,
1- Wifi Problems starting yesterday, It get stuck on -getting ip address--, now I can only connect with an Static IP Adress, and yeah i've tried on another routhers
2.- Can't get any adb shell command to work, all i get is
#chmod:not found
#ls:not found
Any way I know there are several post about my first problem, and some about my second one, but I think my background history could help
This is how i broke my phone (I think...) this past week
-I got my phone last week (I9100 Galaxy S II locked with Telcel Mexico).
-First I rooted with superonclick since I wanted to install Titanium backup, all good
-Then I wanted to unlock my phone, so I order a code, but they couldn't found one for me, so i came to the dark side.
-So I found de unlock by nv_data.bin by Odia, but the app didn't work(I still have my original nv_data.bin but coz problem 2 can't put it back in), then following other comments I tried Unlock Galaxy S by Helroz, didn't work.
-Then and this may be the problem, i uninstall busybox and galaxy S(yeah i use the restore option on the app before uninstall.
Any ideas of what to do would be much appreciated.
Factory reset
Or flash stock rom .
jje
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
JJEgan said:
Factory reset
Or flash stock rom .
jje
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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did it work for you cavaliere?
if your system is not running like you want go into recovery, wipe cache and dalvic cache => Flash via odin the new original Firmware, boot your device.
Then flash a kernel => cf root
go into recovery, wipe cache and dalvic cache and go into advanced => fixing permissions, and reboot
now it should work
factory reset
I tried the factory reset from the stock recovery mode, but didn't worked, I now can't root with superoneclick, it has the same problem, doesn't found any shell code.
I think i'll try to flash stock rom with odin, but yesterday Multiupload was down and couldn't get the roms
You haven't broke anything you just messed it
mod rom
do you think that if i'll try a mod rom could help? if so, what rom do you like?
you need a stock rom ill recommend you get them from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
get the KK5 version and after that flash a custom kernel so you have root
you can get the kernel from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
pm if you need anything else amigo
First mark *#06# to make sure your IMEI number is still the same after messing around with nv-data files.If I where you after whats happened I wouldnt be to upset about paying to unlock it for saftey reasons.Then if its O.k. Id root with a CF-Root kernel which are always the safest to use as far as Im concerned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Once rooted make a backup of your EFS folder to make sure you dont screw-up your IMEI in the future and can get it back.Download "Release.zip"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
After that your choice of firmware and/or custom ROM.
the right rom
cooza said:
First mark *#06# to make sure your IMEI number is still the same after messing around with nv-data files.Then if its O.k. Id root with a CF-Root kernel which are always the safest to use as far as Im concerned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Once rooted make a backup of your EFS folder to make sure you dont screw-up your IMEI in the future and can get it back.Download "Release.zip"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1308546
After that your choice of firmware and/or custom ROM.
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the IMEI is the same, so I gess is good, but I'm a little confuse with all the Firmwares, and want to make sure i get the right one.
Keis tells me: PDA:KK1 / Phone:KK1 / CSC: KK1
*#1234#: PDA: UMKE1 / PHONE UHKD8 / CSC TCEKE1
RorixRebel said:
you need a stock rom ill recommend you get them from this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
get the KK5 version and after that flash a custom kernel so you have root
you can get the kernel from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
pm if you need anything else amigo
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guess you should know my friend, but just to be sure, did you mean this:
XWKK5
Android 2.3.6
This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2
Download: http://www.multiupload.com/7FKGH0Y68X
XWKK5 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/HK8G4YGXWJ
Password: [email protected]
KK5 is good and if you want it download it from here as multiloader doesnt work anymore,
http://hotfile.com/dl/146318866/aa937b4/I9100XWKK5_I9100OXXKJ3.zip.html
PASSWORD:samfirmware.com
Root with this CF_Root kernel,
http://download.chainfire.eu/54/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXA_KK5-v5.0-CWM5.zip
I have read here on XDA that you shouldnt flash a phone if its not unlocked.Please be careful and unlock your phone first to make sure.
Keep in mind that your CSC will now change as its not a firmware for your country so you will need to flash a custom ROM which has a multi-CSC pack built-in.
Thanks for the mirror
cooza said:
I have read here on XDA that you shouldnt flash a phone if its not unlocked.Please be careful and unlock your phone first to make sure.
Keep in mind that your CSC will now change as its not a firmware for your country so you will need to flash a custom ROM which has a multi-CSC pack built-in.
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Thanks for the Mirror on the KK5, but now i'm a little scared since I can't unlock my phone, as i said I tried Odia and Helroz method, and tried with gsmliberty.net and mobifreedom.net, this last one gave me a code for an Atrix, fortunately they gave me a refound.
Now my last option is an obscure method by dertys_ at the end of Odias thread that's seams to be working. Maybe I could wait a couple of days for the stock ICS update and see how it goes.
WI-FI seams to be fine
Thanks again to cooza and RorixRebel for the help.
Just wanted to tell you(maybe this could help to someone else) that I rooted with CF-root get busybox back, so i get my original nv_data.bin back and seams that wi-fi is ok, at least at home, I'll try some other routers tomorrow but I'm really happy
Kies will still work if you are rooted so you will get the update.With the original nv-data maybe you can unlock it now.Why dont you try this.Chainfire is the guy who made the root kernel you used so maybe you could use this to unlock.
https://market.android.com/details?...sImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zZ3Myc2ltdW5sb2NrY29kZSJd
This ones a bit more tricky
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd
Alredy tried
cooza said:
Kies will still work if you are rooted so you will get the update.With the original nv-data maybe you can unlock it now.Why dont you try this.Chainfire is the guy who made the root kernel you used so maybe you could use this to unlock.
https://market.android.com/details?...sImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5zZ3Myc2ltdW5sb2NrY29kZSJd
This ones a bit more tricky
https://market.android.com/details?...sMSwyLDEsImNvbS5oZWxyb3ouZ2FsYXh5c3VubG9jayJd
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I tried both again but same outcome, first one doesn't give code, second, says it unlocked but my other sim it just doesn't work, only Emergency calls
cavaliere06 said:
I tried both again but same outcome, first one doesn't give code, second, says it unlocked but my other sim it just doesn't work, only Emergency calls
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I read that the helroz has a second step to it but the guy didnt explain what it was and he said that it worked.Dont know what he did though but he said the same thing happened to him at first.
Hi,
I've had a look around and can't find a thread that answers my question completely. I just want to gain root access to phone, I have no intention of flashing a custom firmware. My phone is a Galaxy S2 I9100 running Vodafone Australia's stock 4.0.3 ICS.
As I am new to rooting, I have browsed through this page but still have questions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I want to be able to easily restore my phone to its stock, unrooted state for warranty purposes. I'm not quite sure how to do this, Is there a way to backup my phones kernel as it is now, and be able to flash back to the stock kernel if something were to go wrong?
Also, My kernel version is 3.0.15-I9100TDULP9-CL422302 ..... The key letters being LP9? So then which one of these 2 would I flash?
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_KPN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5.zip OR
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_SIN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Or would either work?
(Yes still going, sorry!) I also saw something called a Binary Flash Counter which counts the amount of times a phone has been modified? Would I be affected by this by just gaining root access? And if so how do I prevent that? (My ultimate aim is to root, but still keep warranty)
Thanks in advance for any help, its really appreciated.
mkirpy22 said:
Hi,
I've had a look around and can't find a thread that answers my question completely. I just want to gain root access to phone, I have no intention of flashing a custom firmware. My phone is a Galaxy S2 I9100 running Vodafone Australia's stock 4.0.3 ICS.
As I am new to rooting, I have browsed through this page but still have questions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I want to be able to easily restore my phone to its stock, unrooted state for warranty purposes. I'm not quite sure how to do this, Is there a way to backup my phones kernel as it is now, and be able to flash back to the stock kernel if something were to go wrong?
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To get back to stock look for your firmware in Intratech's thread. It also provides links for kernel only downloads.
Also, My kernel version is 3.0.15-I9100TDULP9-CL422302 ..... The key letters being LP9? So then which one of these 2 would I flash?
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_KPN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5.zip OR
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_SIN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Or would either work?
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From the thread you were referencing:
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
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(Yes still going, sorry!) I also saw something called a Binary Flash Counter which counts the amount of times a phone has been modified? Would I be affected by this by just gaining root access? And if so how do I prevent that? (My ultimate aim is to root, but still keep warranty)
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Yes you will be affected (if rooting with CF-root method) and no, you can't prevent it. However you can reset things. The easiest way to do this is to use TriangleAway from the Play store.
Best thing to do if you want a backup that's as close to stock as possible is to root your phone & then do a Nandroid backup in CWM before doing anything else to the phone (flashing custom roms, other kernels, etc). That will give you a backup that is essentially stock other than the rooted kernel.
If you want to guarantee warranty service, don't mess with your phone (yes, I'm serious). Once you start messing with it, you should lose any expectation of warranty service should the worst happen (rooting your phone/running non stock firmware voids your warranty). Having said that, many people who have rooted their phones and/or run non-stock firmware have been able to get warranty service by going back to stock & resetting the flash counter either with a jig or Triangle Away before sending it in for service. However, this is never a guaranteed, rolled gold 100% certainty.
FXRB is right, before you root your phone, either download your current firmware from Intratech's thread, or use the PC version of Checkfus to download it. This will save you problems if you need to go back to stock in say, 12 mths, and you forget which firmware was originally on the phone.
Unrooting Sprint Samsung s2 ics 4.0.4 fh13
I rooted my phone but would like to unroot it back to previous or stock. Please help with any information to unroot. Thanks.
hispeed10 said:
I rooted my phone but would like to unroot it back to previous or stock. Please help with any information to unroot. Thanks.
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1. Reset binary counter using Triangle away app.
2. Download Stock firmware for your country/region here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
3. Flash the firmware via Odin.
Done
hispeed10 said:
I rooted my phone but would like to unroot it back to previous or stock. Please help with any information to unroot. Thanks.
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In addition to what Jokesy said, you say you have a Sprint Samsung s2 ics 4.0.4 fh13. The Sprint variant is the Epic 4G Touch, and has a different forum located at http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281.
This forum is for the I9100, which is a GSM phone, and doesn't even work on Sprint's CDMA network.
For your own sake and future sanity, please go to and stay in that forum, and avoid flashing anything from this forum for the I9100.
I rooted my phone pushing CWM.zip and SU-busybox in recovery mode.
First CWM.zip And then su-busybox in the Clockwork orange mod. Its rooted and no yellow triangle.
Right so, this is my first post so I'm very new here.
I have a Samsung S2 (I9100) which I rooted using Framaroot. I then flashed CM 10.1.3 on my phone. I also flashed the DorimanX 9.41 kernel. I want to return my phone to stock everything. Basically, as it was when it came out of the box. I want to do this because I might return it to warranty soon. I know the steps to do. However, I need to understand a few things:
Is Triangle Away safe if I use it correctly?
When I flash the stock firmware, will I be able to receive OTA updates or will all of my updates need to be from Odin?
If I want to restore my warranty, does my phone need to have the carrier branded firmware? I am going to get carrier-branded firmware anyway but I am just wondering.
My baseband version is I9100XXLPH. My carrier is T-Mobile UK. When I go to SamMobile, I get this:
GT-I9100 United Kingdom (T-Mobile) 2013 June 4.1.2 I9100XWLSY I9100TMULS8
If my baseband version is I9100XXLPH, does this mean that this firmware is not correct for my phone?
Thanks for the help!
1) Well yes, like any flash there's that 0.0000001% something will go wrong. You can't remove that risk regardless of what anyone might tell you. If that frightens you, best not flash anything at all. Ever.
2) If you go back to stock, you should be able to get OTA updates OK, but sometimes it doesn't always work out this way. It's just as easy to flash your stock updates via Odin if you find OTA updates won't happen for whatever reason (flashing a 3 part firmware with CSC when you go back to stock seems to make it more likely OTA updates happen smoothly after).
3) If I was returning a phone for a warranty claim, yes, I'd put the latest stock firmware on for my carrier.
4) Forget basebands (which is your modem & not really relevant to anything) or anything else, choose the latest firmware they have for your carrier, flash that.
Thanks very much. However, when using Triangle Away, is there ANYTHING I can do to increase the chances of a successful reset? Also, will having used Framaroot change anything?
I've never had any problems using it (have used it a number of times/on different devices) & am not aware of anything you can do to try and 'maximise' your chances of it working (it should work for most people/most of the time), other than reading thread devoted to it on here thoroughly if you're genuinely nervous about it; other people's experiences in the thread might yield some useful info.
The root method shouldn't have a great deal of bearing on anything, but I'm not a developer so I'm not familiar with the 'inner workings' of how Framaroot injects Su & Busybox onto the phone/whether it does anything materially different compared to other root methods that might interfere with Triangle Away. I don't believe it does based on I can't remember anyone posting in the two yrs I've been coming here saying 'Triangle Away wouldn't work because I used X root method'.
Put it this way, if worse came to worse, if Triangle Away refused to work/reset the flash counter, you could always go back to Gingerbread stock, reset the flash counter with a jig, then flash the latest stock firmware & sent it in for warranty service.
Triangle Away is quick/simple/works most of the time, but that's not the only option you have if it won't work & you absolutely must reset the flash counter.
Thanks for all the advice. One more question though , is Triangle Away compatible with all ROMs and kernels? And (hopefully) final question, do I only wipe data on recovery or do I also wipe cache?
It's I9100 compatible, so yes, it is.
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Eyensteinium said:
And (hopefully) final question, do I only wipe data on recovery or do I also wipe cache?
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Could you answer this question?
It doesn't matter, whatever suits you.
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gastonw said:
It doesn't matter, whatever suits you.
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What does the cache do then?
Stores apps' info and other s#!t.
It's not mandatory to wipe per se, but it might help when going stock from custom and viceversa.
I told you, you're safe from the brick bug as long as you stay away from 4.0.4.
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OP - You're starting to overthink/ovecomplicate this. There's no need to. Reset the counter, flash stock, done.
Okay. It's just that the warnings on the Triangle Away app are a bit scary and both times I've flashed with Odin, I've been stuck in a bootloop. Anyway, hopefully, I'll have stock JB up and running before Monday.
Sent from my GT-I9100.
Trust me, you'll be fine (never trust someone who says 'trust me' )
When should I wipe data, before or after flash?
After.
Okay, thanks a lot. Just need to make a note of which apps I have installed so I can reinstall them afterwards. Also, is it possible to backup my messages and call logs?
Yes, titanium back up pro & similar.
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But Titanium Backup doesn't work without root. After going back to stock, I'm going to stay unrooted for a while. Also, I don't want to backup apps.
Notice that I included "similar" over there.
You really should hit the threads before you jump onto the flashing field.
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Thanks for the reply. Just two more questions:
If I do EVERYTHING correctly, is there any chance of a hard brick.
And, I tried following this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068193) but the commands it said to back up my efs folder didn't work. Could you recommend an efs backup tool?