I have the following unlocked phone (see under). I read the following thread and i got the impression that it is better to find the closest "version", so one number up, but i only see LPQ which is below mine(?), not any LPT?
Model number:
GT-I9100
Android:
4.0.4
Baseband version:
I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version
3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941923
[email protected] #3
Build number
IMM76D.QWLPT
frank_jarle said:
I have the following unlocked phone (see under). I read the following thread and i got the impression that it is better to find the closest "version", so one number up, but i only see LPQ which is below mine(?), not any LPT?
Model number:
GT-I9100
Android:
4.0.4
Baseband version:
I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version
3.0.15-I9100XWLPT-CL941923
[email protected] #3
Build number
IMM76D.QWLPT
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Easiest method:
- Root your device here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- flash Siyah kernel or SpeedMod afterwards.
*** READ THIS***
- You must change your kernel from a stock/stock- based one. This is because there is a brick bug on your stock kernel, if you do factory reset on your stock kernel in CWM recovery after rooting, your device is gone
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I forgot something in my first post, should i use Odin or CWM recovery mode? I see there is some recommend Odin and some CWM recovery, but as i am new to all this i am not sure what to use, i found a guide for Odin, but not for CWM. I also read something about a counter will increase if i use Odin, why is this bad for me?
Frank
frank_jarle said:
I forgot something in my first post, should i use Odin or CWM recovery mode? I see there is some recommend Odin and some CWM recovery, but as i am new to all this i am not sure what to use, i found a guide for Odin, but not for CWM. I also read something about a counter will increase if i use Odin, why is this bad for me?
Frank
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Odin will increase your counter.
Use my method to root. you can then flash a custom kernel via CWM recovery or mobile Odin which will not increase your counter
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Odin will increase your counter.
Use my method to root. you can then flash a custom kernel via CWM recovery or mobile Odin which will not increase your counter
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I would also like to know what this "counter" business is all about
There's no bother on Binary Counts as you can reset it using Triangle Away .
UrbanDesigns said:
I would also like to know what this "counter" business is all about
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if you boot your device in download mode, it will show you 'custom binary counter' or so.
The counter is 0 on a new device but will increase each time you flash a custom ROM/kernel/package not signed by Samsung via Odin.
If you go to a service center to claim warranty, the first thing their engineer will first check if the binary counter
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Easiest method:
- Root your device here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- flash Siyah kernel or SpeedMod afterwards.
*** READ THIS***
- You must change your kernel from a stock/stock- based one. This is because there is a brick bug on your stock kernel, if you do factory reset on your stock kernel in CWM recovery after rooting, your device is gone
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I understand what you are writing about stock kernel, but then which kernel should i switch to based upon the details i have posted in my original, could you post link to recommended kernel? I am so new to this that i need to be teaspoon-fed with details, there is so many ROMs and Kernels out there that it is a jungle and the more i read the more confused i get all about this. I read one thread, which again link me to another thread. I think this task or what i need to accomplish should have taken less then 30min(?), but has probably driven me for 3-4 hours. Nevertheless, i enjoy doing research
I like to keep my phone as stock as possible, but with root access so i can gradually remove things i do not want or install other programs.
Frank
Jokesy said:
if you boot your device in download mode, it will show you 'custom binary counter' or so.
The counter is 0 on a new device but will increase each time you flash a custom ROM/kernel/package not signed by Samsung via Odin.
If you go to a service center to claim warranty, the first thing their engineer will first check if the binary counter
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Ah right, thanks for that.
frank_jarle said:
I understand what you are writing about stock kernel, but then which kernel should i switch to based upon the details i have posted in my original, could you post link to recommended kernel? I am so new to this that i need to be teaspoon-fed with details, there is so many ROMs and Kernels out there that it is a jungle and the more i read the more confused i get all about this. I read one thread, which again link me to another thread. I think this task or what i need to accomplish should have taken less then 30min(?), but has probably driven me for 3-4 hours. Nevertheless, i enjoy doing research
I like to keep my phone as stock as possible, but with root access so i can gradually remove things i do not want or install other programs.
Frank
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I would try the SiyahKernal, everyone will advise you to test ROMs out for yourself.. not everybody is the same and prefers different ROMs.
frank_jarle said:
I understand what you are writing about stock kernel, but then which kernel should i switch to based upon the details i have posted in my original, could you post link to recommended kernel? I am so new to this that i need to be teaspoon-fed with details, there is so many ROMs and Kernels out there that it is a jungle and the more i read the more confused i get all about this. I read one thread, which again link me to another thread. I think this task or what i need to accomplish should have taken less then 30min(?), but has probably driven me for 3-4 hours. Nevertheless, i enjoy doing research
I like to keep my phone as stock as possible, but with root access so i can gradually remove things i do not want or install other programs.
Frank
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Try Siyah.
Here:forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I would like to post back and big thank you to you Jokesy for link to the guide and your tips. Of course a big thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. I have now rooted my phone, installed Siyah kernel and everything seems to work as it should now. The next step is to have some fun, as this took me the whole day i must continue my quest tomorrow.
I think i will start by disabling/removing these services/programs
Any objection on this?
Frank
frank_jarle said:
I would like to post back and big thank you to you Jokesy for link to the guide and your tips. Of course a big thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread. I have now rooted my phone, installed Siyah kernel and everything seems to work as it should now. The next step is to have some fun, as this took me the whole day i must continue my quest tomorrow.
I think i will start by disabling/removing these services/programs
Any objection on this?
Frank
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Please Visit this THREAD to see list of safe applications to freeze/remove
I wouldnt do that until you make a nand backup lol.Then Id check the list thats kicking about on here about which stuff is safe to freeze/uninstall etc.
If you cant find the list a nice guy on here(Sun90) posted a link recently..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Jokesy said:
Easiest method:
- Root your device here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
- flash Siyah kernel or SpeedMod afterwards.
*** READ THIS***
- You must change your kernel from a stock/stock- based one. This is because there is a brick bug on your stock kernel, if you do factory reset on your stock kernel in CWM recovery after rooting, your device is gone
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hi,
Sorry I haven't responded sooner, now I'm more confused I have downloaded the files onto my SDCard, but I can't bring up the CWM recovery only access the Bootloader, Can you give me a step by step guide to installing the Siyah Kernel on the handset please, as I'm just completely lost here.
Thanks
Press up+home+power key and you will end up in recovery mode
Related
hi,
Sorry i am a newbie here ..so asking this stupid question.. I Rooted my Galaxy S2 using shorfuse program. Can someone tell me if rooting replaces the stock ROM, baseband or kernel? The triangle that appears on boots shows that i have indeed ROOTED my galaxy, how can i restore it to the original condition it was?
Samsung KIES is currently offering an upgrade, is it for the ROOTED (if it changes the rom) or the original ROM?
Sorry again. Will appreciate the help
Update will revert u to non rooted, and if u didn't rom it it should be on stock kernel and rom
Sent from my SGH-T989 using xda premium
Xxxdevilxxx said:
hi,
Sorry i am a newbie here ..so asking this stupid question.. I Rooted my Galaxy S2 using shorfuse program. Can someone tell me if rooting replaces the stock ROM, baseband or kernel? The triangle that appears on boots shows that i have indeed ROOTED my galaxy, how can i restore it to the original condition it was?
Samsung KIES is currently offering an upgrade, is it for the ROOTED (if it changes the rom) or the original ROM?
Sorry again. Will appreciate the help
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First rooting does not replace the stock ROM and the baseband . The kernel might be replaced , i can only tell about CF-Root kernel . This method replaces the stock kernel with CF-root kernel. No idea about shorfuse sorry.
You have to note your android software version , kernel and baseband before rooting .flash back all to stock. In SuperOneKlick root programm is a button called "Unroot" . Your phone will be unrooted.
Kies offers you a stock samsung rom. If you updated you will loose root.
Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry for the noob questions again, can you give info on the following
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
Thanks again
dont ask any questions or you will be laughed at by idiots
Maxomix0 said:
First rooting does not replace the stock ROM and the baseband . The kernel might be replaced , i can only tell about CF-Root kernel . This method replaces the stock kernel with CF-root kernel. No idea about shorfuse sorry.
You have to note your android software version , kernel and baseband before rooting .flash back all to stock. In SuperOneKlick root programm is a button called "Unroot" . Your phone will be unrooted.
Kies offers you a stock samsung rom. If you updated you will loose root.
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i didn't note the version before rooting. Is it still possible to find out which i had? and the update Samsung is offering does Samsung checks which kernel do you have and propose an update accordingly or is it different?
The UNROOT button does it replaces my CF-Kernel with something else?
tonybhoy said:
dont ask any questions or you will be laughed at by idiots
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Tht's how the world works no? You ask ppl laugh at you and then they ask and you laugh back..but all in all everything is good if you do help with the questions they ask while laughing at them
Xxxdevilxxx said:
i didn't note the version before rooting. Is it still possible to find out which i had? and the update Samsung is offering does Samsung checks which kernel do you have and propose an update accordingly or is it different?
The UNROOT button does it replaces my CF-Kernel with something else?
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First, i don't laugh at people who are new in the Rooting/ROM section here on XDA. I remember my first Rooting
No you can't. But if you want to go back to stock ROM just update the update kies is offering. You will loose root and you will be on stock rom. Samsung KIES will never offer you a Custom ROM update. It offers all the time samsung stock roms. If the unroot button changes the kernel i don't know , sorry .
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
hi mate ill try and break it down for you.
1- go into settings, scroll to the bottom, click on about phone, look under baseband version. the latest baseband im aware of is i9100xxlph, if your on gingerbread it will be an earlier version, if so you can use a usb jig, about 2 quid on ebay to remove the yellow triangle.
2- build number is simply the name the given by the manufacturer ( or custom rom builder ) to the rom that is on your phone, it might include the date and time when it was compiled.
3- kernel number will be called kernel version, this will tell you which kernel you have on and you can change this to one you please, something like cf-root, siyah kernel, red pill, theres loads to choose from
4- when you simply root your phone you wont change any of the above other than the kernel, you have simply enabled yourself super user access, you should have superuser and hopefully clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) and busybox, with the root applied to your phone you can then choose to download a custom kernel to enable things like overclocking, removing stock bloatware ( mediahub, readers hub, apmobile and all the other crap thats not really any use to anybody) and with cwm you can download rom zips directly to your phone to enable you to customize it with what ever you want.
5- you have a triangle because you have an insecure kernel, ( a rooted one ) and you used a pc or other comp, and a program like the one you used or odin, to put it on your phone, this tells samsung should you put your phone in for repair that you have rooted it, your binary counter will show up as 1 and will void your warranty, ill tell you if your interested in how to remove that once you understand what ive said in this post, if you want to know anything ill help you anyway i can mate.
wezza1979 said:
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
hi mate ill try and break it down for you.
1- go into settings, scroll to the bottom, click on about phone, look under baseband version. the latest baseband im aware of is i9100xxlph, if your on gingerbread it will be an earlier version, if so you can use a usb jig, about 2 quid on ebay to remove the yellow triangle.
2- build number is simply the name the given by the manufacturer ( or custom rom builder ) to the rom that is on your phone, it might include the date and time when it was compiled.
3- kernel number will be called kernel version, this will tell you which kernel you have on and you can change this to one you please, something like cf-root, siyah kernel, red pill, theres loads to choose from
4- when you simply root your phone you wont change any of the above other than the kernel, you have simply enabled yourself super user access, you should have superuser and hopefully clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) and busybox, with the root applied to your phone you can then choose to download a custom kernel to enable things like overclocking, removing stock bloatware ( mediahub, readers hub, apmobile and all the other crap thats not really any use to anybody) and with cwm you can download rom zips directly to your phone to enable you to customize it with what ever you want.
5- you have a triangle because you have an insecure kernel, ( a rooted one ) and you used a pc or other comp, and a program like the one you used or odin, to put it on your phone, this tells samsung should you put your phone in for repair that you have rooted it, your binary counter will show up as 1 and will void your warranty, ill tell you if your interested in how to remove that once you understand what ive said in this post, if you want to know anything ill help you anyway i can mate.
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Tell me please how i can remove the yelllow triangle without jig please
Maxomix0 said:
First, i don't laugh at people who are new in the Rooting/ROM section here on XDA. I remember my first Rooting
No you can't. But if you want to go back to stock ROM just update the update kies is offering. You will loose root and you will be on stock rom. Samsung KIES will never offer you a Custom ROM update. It offers all the time samsung stock roms. If the unroot button changes the kernel i don't know , sorry .
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Thanks bro ... The ROOTING was easy now just wanted to look at the after effects..hehe.. So samsung kies probably doesn't check the kernel version to offer update!
first i need to know that your baseband version is, look in settings and post it on here
wezza1979 said:
Basic Questions:
1- What is a baseband version?
2- What is the Build Number?
3- What is the Kernel Number and how does it differentiate from the build number?
4- Now After Rooting which of the above mentioned are changed?
5- Why does a triangle appear if i still have my Stock ROM?
hi mate ill try and break it down for you.
1- go into settings, scroll to the bottom, click on about phone, look under baseband version. the latest baseband im aware of is i9100xxlph, if your on gingerbread it will be an earlier version, if so you can use a usb jig, about 2 quid on ebay to remove the yellow triangle.
2- build number is simply the name the given by the manufacturer ( or custom rom builder ) to the rom that is on your phone, it might include the date and time when it was compiled.
3- kernel number will be called kernel version, this will tell you which kernel you have on and you can change this to one you please, something like cf-root, siyah kernel, red pill, theres loads to choose from
4- when you simply root your phone you wont change any of the above other than the kernel, you have simply enabled yourself super user access, you should have superuser and hopefully clockworkmod recovery ( cwm ) and busybox, with the root applied to your phone you can then choose to download a custom kernel to enable things like overclocking, removing stock bloatware ( mediahub, readers hub, apmobile and all the other crap thats not really any use to anybody) and with cwm you can download rom zips directly to your phone to enable you to customize it with what ever you want.
5- you have a triangle because you have an insecure kernel, ( a rooted one ) and you used a pc or other comp, and a program like the one you used or odin, to put it on your phone, this tells samsung should you put your phone in for repair that you have rooted it, your binary counter will show up as 1 and will void your warranty, ill tell you if your interested in how to remove that once you understand what ive said in this post, if you want to know anything ill help you anyway i can mate.
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Thanks mate this was really helpful!!.. One last question though if i upgrade the firmware using Samsung KIES will it reset the counter? (Doesn't matter coz my warranty isn't in anyway effected by it) just curious question? Read about a USB jig a few seconds earlier than your post, i would have to use that to reset the counter wouldn't I? And if i dont edit the binary counter now when i am on 2.3.3 i can't do it after i upgrade, since USB jig has known issues with 2.3.6 and above, no?
wezza1979 said:
first i need to know that your baseband version is, look in settings and post it on here
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Here's the Info:
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband Version: I9100XXXKF1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKG2-CL342890
[email protected]#2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.JPKG2
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Thanks bro ... The ROOTING was easy now just wanted to look at the after effects..hehe.. So samsung kies probably doesn't check the kernel version to offer update!
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Np mate .. i can recommend CheckROM Revo v6 + ICS Domination 2.0.3 Theme.. these guys who made it are amasing. Check it out. Yes, KIES wants that you are using a Original Samsung rom and not any other custom made
Xxxdevilxxx said:
Thanks mate this was really helpful!!.. One last question though if i upgrade the firmware using Samsung KIES will it reset the counter? (Doesn't matter coz my warranty isn't in anyway effected by it) just curious question? Read about a USB jig a few seconds earlier than your post, i would have to use that to reset the counter wouldn't I? And if i dont edit the binary counter now when i am on 2.3.3 i can't do it after i upgrade, since USB jig has known issues with 2.3.6 and above, no?
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It won't reset the counter. You need the jig to reset the counter and remove the yelllow triangle.
no mate if you update via kies it wont reset the counter, and you dont have to use the jig to reset it, have a look at this thread by intratech ( hes ****hot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
find your baseband in the list and download the stock kernel from it, flash this through odin, use 1.85, flash it in the pda section of it, it will get rid of your triangle but keep your root. its not the fact that its 2.3.6 that makes it redundant exactly, its that it uses the new bootloader, you can download the old bootloader and flash it through odin in the bootloader section and use the jig to reset it and then if you want to but not required flash the new one over the top of it, if your interested in using a non official icecream sandwich ( im currently using cyanogenmod 9 nightlie ( which is awesome ) you canuse chainfires triangle away program, a zip file you can flash with cwm and that gets rid of the triangle also but it only works on ice cream sandwich as far as i am aware.
Maxomix0 said:
Np mate .. i can recommend CheckROM Revo v6 + ICS Domination 2.0.3 Theme.. these guys who made it are amasing. Check it out. Yes, KIES wants that you are using a Original Samsung rom and not any other custom made
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Will do but i have to admit i am one of those obsessive ppl whining over the delay of ICS so gonna upgrade to that when it comes out and if not satisfied then gonna try all the custom ROMS out there lol
wezza1979 said:
no mate if you update via kies it wont reset the counter, and you dont have to use the jig to reset it, have a look at this thread by intratech ( hes ****hot)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
find your baseband in the list and download the stock kernel from it, flash this through odin, use 1.85, flash it in the pda section of it, it will get rid of your triangle but keep your root. its not the fact that its 2.3.6 that makes it redundant exactly, its that it uses the new bootloader, you can download the old bootloader and flash it through odin in the bootloader section and use the jig to reset it and then if you want to but not required flash the new one over the top of it, if your interested in using a non official icecream sandwich ( im currently using cyanogenmod 9 nightlie ( which is awesome ) you canuse chainfires triangle away program, a zip file you can flash with cwm and that gets rid of the triangle also but it only works on ice cream sandwich as far as i am aware.
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Thanks man that clears everything up!! And the thread you forwarded me too is awesome , now i dont have to worry about getting my stock kernel back !!. and how is CM9? Is it better than stock as in does it provide more features or sumthing like that or just visually pleasing?
and how is CM9? Is it better than stock as in does it provide more features or sumthing like that or just visually pleasing?
cm9 is excellent, it has the new ics camera, with paneramic mode and the video camera mode works unlike the others ive tested, its not fully complete, the theme functions arent in place yet, but it runs sweet as a nut, never crashes and i use rom manager, paid 3.99 for it well worth the money, and you can download roms straight to your phone though it its a great bit of kit, they post all the updated roms on it too for the one you have installed. gotta dash man if you need help with owt give me a shout. oh dont forget the thanks button if i helped!!
Hello,
I just got my new Galaxy S2 and want to install the Resurrection Remix Rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854)
Since there are soo many topics and threads here, I can't even find the answer I'm looking for with the search bar, so I'm sorry to ask.
I want to know how to install CWM and this ROM, is there a guide somewhere? What's the best way to root it and install CWM?
It would be really nice if someone could post it.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Greezes,
Draygon
just get odin and then flash a rooted and cmw kernel.
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium
Well, first thing to do is to get Odin like our friend already said, u can look here in forum for links, u will need the Odin 1.85
After that go to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Its Chainfire kernel, it Root and install CWM and Superuser basically.. he keeps it the most original as possible...
Attention ! Download the version that is compatible to ur ROM Version !
now go to odin, in PDA u add the .tar file from chainfire and select start. (If u dont know how to use Odin completelly, i suggest u to read something about first!)
After its complete the SGSII will restart and it will be rooted, now u can download the rom u want and flash it through CWM...
Remember to read FAQ first...
Thank you button if u like it ! =D
Acutally, the first thing you should do is confirm what model of the Galaxy SII you have, since there are over a dozen variants, some of which are specific to the US. I say this because this is your first post in the Galaxy SII forum, and a brief perusal of your posting history doesn't really give any clues as to your geographical location.
Look on the label under the battery.
Does it say "GT-i9100"?
If so, you're in the right place.
If not, you're in the wrong place, and flashing ANYthing for an i9100 will potentially brick your device.
I got a Galaxy S2 i9100.
Thanks a lot for your great replys,you guys are awesome!!
I know what to do now.
Draygon said:
I got a Galaxy S2 i9100.
Thanks a lot for your great replys,you guys are awesome!!
I know what to do now.
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Welcome pal ! This Forum helped me for one year till now, its great to share some experience ! =D
Just have another question because I don't want to brick my new S2:
In this guide which Danpamio posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have to look for the right ROM to flash via odin to my S2.
Mine got the "LP7" in the system settings info.
Now, which of there roms do I have to install? What's the difference?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Thanks in advance!
This is the safe way, just notice recovery is only there until you reboot, but root stays, still there are instructions how to unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Draygon said:
Now, which of there roms do I have to install? What's the difference?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Thanks in advance!
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If you read the entire thread you are referencing it clearly states:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
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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That should answer your questions.
Before I start, I just want to say I am completely new to the forums and this site in general, but look forward to being a part of the community. Cheers. :good:
Being a complete idiot at technology, I cannot seem to figure out how to root my Samsung Galaxy SII. The details of it are:
- Model Number: GT - I9100
- Android Version: 4.0.3 (ICS)
- Baseband Version: I9100DXLPA
- Kernel Version: [email protected] #3
- Build Number: IML74K.DXLPB
Can any kind soul provide this lonely fool on how to root his SGSII or a forum thread to how to? It seems that my baseband version is different and I cannot seem to find a root that works for it
Anyway, thanks in advance!
Hi,
Welcome to XDA.
You can learn how to root your SII running on ICS here.
Check this out.
One simple advice, read (or repeatedly reading) before asking any question. In xda, there are more than enough guides for rooting, probably more than my underwears.
KeithOYS said:
Hi,
Welcome to XDA.
You can learn how to root your SII running on ICS here.
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ksilver89 said:
Check this out.
One simple advice, read (or repeatedly reading) before asking any question. In xda, there are more than enough guides for rooting, probably more than my underwears.
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Does both of this links work for my baseband version and kernel version? Is it universal?
FYI, the baseband have nothing to do with rooting, it is commonly known as the "Modem". You only need to pay attention to the firmware (aka ROM) and the kernel. Read the whole guide, understand the risk of not following instruction before you attempt to start anything.
Edit: Using CWM to root will not give you Yellow Triangle nor increase in binary counter, because it doesn't need you to flash an insecure kernel. (which is the method 1)
Use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature. You don't need CWM and it works for all ICS ROMs.
Stileth said:
Use method 1 from 1st guide in my signature. You don't need CWM and it works for all ICS ROMs.
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Technically, you still need CWM, albeit for temporary usage.
Thanks anyways guys! I will try to figure it out
ksilver89 said:
Technically, you still need CWM, albeit for temporary usage.
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Nope, you can flash the signed SuperSU zip file directly from stock recovery
Stileth said:
Nope, you can flash the signed SuperSU zip file directly from stock recovery
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Didn't know that, thanks for the info.
Noobyben said:
Does both of this links work for my baseband version and kernel version? Is it universal?
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Yes it does. As stated by Zedomax in the site - roots Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 on ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0+)
If you want more credibility, I rooted my phone successfully with similar specs as yours using that guide.
Heya
I'm rooting my phone for the first time. Had a quick look around the web and couldn't find the exact instructions for rooting the stock XXLQ6. However I have read that using the instructions set for xxlq5 is safe and won't cause any major issues.
Should I root the XXLQ6 using XXLQ5 instructions?
If not, please recommend any(safest) instructions on how I should root the XXLQ6.
Flash siyah kernel from www.gokhanmoral.com. Download the odin flashable one and flash it.
I suggest you be extremely careful if you follow another guide, since the stock kernel you have is dangerous and can hardbrick your phone.
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Hey Spiralz,
I noticed the changelog in that link you gave. Is there a full set of instructions in order to root the siyah kernel?
rko1989 said:
Hey Spiralz,
I noticed the changelog in that link you gave. Is there a full set of instructions in order to root the siyah kernel?
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That kernel is rooted. When you flash it, you wont have to do anything else to root it. Simply flash it from the pda section in odin.
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rko1989 said:
Heya
I'm rooting my phone for the first time. Had a quick look around the web and couldn't find the exact instructions for rooting the stock XXLQ6. However I have read that using the instructions set for xxlq5 is safe and won't cause any major issues.
Should I root the XXLQ6 using XXLQ5 instructions?
If not, please recommend any(safest) instructions on how I should root the XXLQ6.
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1. Visit here to learn about the brick bug present on your stock kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
Rooting your phone and staying safe:
1. Root your phone with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
2. Flash Siyah kernel (.zip CWM version)immediately via the temporary CWM recovery, without wiping anything in your phone: www.gokhanmoral.com/
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
1. Visit here to learn about the brick bug present on your stock kernel: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
Rooting your phone and staying safe:
1. Root your phone with this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
2. Flash Siyah kernel (.zip CWM version)immediately via the temporary CWM recovery, without wiping anything in your phone: www.gokhanmoral.com/
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Hey Jokesy
I done the rooting few minutes ago through Spiralzz method. (odin and the siyah kernel from gokhan moral site)
Was that a bad solution?
What should I check in order to ensure that my phone was rooted successfully?
I notice during boot mode there is a yellow triangle that displays. Is there anyway to get rid of that?
rko1989 said:
I notice during boot mode there is a yellow triangle that displays. Is there anyway to get rid of that?
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Yes.
Download triangle away app and follow the instructions, very simple: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Yes.
Download triangle away app and follow the instructions, very simple: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Thanks once again jokesy...
rko1989 said:
Thanks once again jokesy...
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You are always welcome
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Hi. I'm new to rooting and i would just like to make sure that I can use siyah kernel to safely backup/restore and wipe data/factory reset. I have the emmc brick bug (i checked using the app in the play store). It read that if i use stock kernel that i can hardbrick my deivce if i wipe data or restore a backup but is it the same situation with siyah kernel. Is is 100% safe to use this kernel. Sorry if this is a stupid question but i couldn't really find the answer anywhere else. I just want to make sure doing this will be safe.
My galaxy s2 is on 4.0.4 , i9100xxlq6 and pda is i9100xwlpt
Thanks
SahilS95 said:
Hi. I'm new to rooting and i would just like to make sure that I can use siyah kernel to safely backup/restore and wipe data/factory reset. I have the emmc brick bug (i checked using the app in the play store). It read that if i use stock kernel that i can hardbrick my deivce if i wipe data or restore a backup but is it the same situation with siyah kernel. Is is 100% safe to use this kernel. Sorry if this is a stupid question but i couldn't really find the answer anywhere else. I just want to make sure doing this will be safe.
My galaxy s2 is on 4.0.4 , i9100xxlq6 and pda is i9100xwlpt
Thanks
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Please provide answers to these questions:
1. Do you know how to use Odin?
2. Do you have external SD card?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
I have never used odin before but I have watched many YouTube videos about rooting so I have a little about how to use it but I'm not quite sure.
As for the sd card, I don't use one but I do have one lying around from my old phone.
Thanks for the reply btw
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SahilS95 said:
I have never used odin before but I have watched many YouTube videos about rooting so I have a little about how to use it but I'm not quite sure.
As for the sd card, I don't use one but I do have one lying around from my old phone.
Thanks for the reply btw
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Ok. Let's get to business.
Let's ROOT your phone now.
Use this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
When you are through with ROOTING, let me know
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Ok. Let's get to business.
Let's ROOT your phone now.
Use this method: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
When you are through with ROOTING, let me know
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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Are you sure this is 100% safe? If it is ill do it straight away. I'm just scared ill brick the phone
SahilS95 said:
Are you sure this is 100% safe? If it is ill do it straight away. I'm just scared ill brick the phone
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Don't wipe anything, or make any backup after rooting your phone. Let me know when your phone is rooted, then I'll guide about flashing a custom kernel immediately. This way you are safe.
Or
If you are so, so scared, then i will advise you to flash a custom kernel via Odin at once. This is faster and safer in your case.
So which one do you prefer?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
You know what I guess I'm too chicken Haha. Sorry for bothering you and thanks for all your help.
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SahilS95 said:
You know what I guess I'm too chicken Haha. Sorry for bothering you and thanks for all your help.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
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You haven't answered my question yet.
Which of the two rooting methods do you prefer?
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
network lock control key
Hi gents,
I have SGS2 running ICS 4.0.4, baseband V. I9100XXLQ6. Till yesterday my phone was working well, but today I received the error that says "enter network lock control key", I checked little bit in internet how to resolve this error but I can't find any safe solution. I thing that only way is to root my phone but also I read that my baseband have some bug's. So can someone please help me how to root my phone or any other solution hot to avoid network lock control key.
Thanks in advance
Sefko
Rooting
Hey there,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II, the info about the phone is in the attachment (Screenshot). I have been considering to root my phone lately due to the problems with my GPS. I have understood, that by rooting my phone, I can have access to such apps as FasterFix and GPS Aids which should solve the problem of changing my NTP server. I guess, that since the phone was bought abroad, it hasn't got the correct server in my country. So tell me, what is the best and the safest way to root my phone and is it even a good idea? Maybe you have other solutions? Anyways, I hope for your help, dear XDA-Developers
Cheers,
Olev.
EDIT:
Just checked the Got Brick bug? app. Found out that the kernel indeed is Known to have the bug. Really hoping for your help in solving this problem before I do something wrong with the phone.
Thank you in advance,
Olev.
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
daxgirl said:
That's all you need mate. This kernel is declared safe by Chainfire but as any 4.0.4 kernel should not be used to wipe data because of possibility of emmc cap bug rendering your phone bricked. Root with this kernel but make sure to switch to custom safe one before attempting to wipe data.
Best of luck
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
wargrafix said:
Which one would you recommend for wiping data? i assume by wiping data you mean unrooting. am I right?
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check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
slimlo said:
check here you'll find your answers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
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Essentially flashing using a 4.04 firmware will brick the phone? or is it when I flash, it will be bad to flash using a 4.04 firmware? Sooo confused.
If anyone has the steps what I should do, please tell me. I am worried about bricking.
If I root the phone, when official JB comes out, will I be able to update?
any help guys? The thread isn't very clear what do I do if I have this kernal. Do I downgrade before rooting?
Insted of flashing that Cf root kernel with Odin or Cwm, flash Siyah 4.1.5.
www.gokhanmoral.com
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The link, do I root with those? if I do, what will it change?
wargrafix said:
Hi guys. I have been a frequent visitor and learned alot about android and features. I am ready to root my galaxy s2 i9100
My details are :
Android version: 4.04
Model number gt-i9100
Baseband version: i9100XXLQ6
Kernal version: I9100xxlbq-cl911584
build number: IMM76D.XXLQB
I downloaded
ODIN 1.85
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LQB-v5.6-CWM5
I am not seeing the original kernal file up for download for my version. What else do I need for my root? Is there any advice such as best method and such. Thank you kindly everyone. Mods, if I posted in the wrong section, please move my thread to the correct location.
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I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
ZDQ said:
I actually have the same HW version in my new SGS2 and I have checked with eMMC check (downloaded from Google Play) that my chip is safe from "brick bug" :laugh:
Now the question is: which kernel to choose, CF or Siyah ? I'm planning to use CyanogenMod 10 on this phone, does kernel version matter at all in this case ?
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ROM will be either original CM10 or one of the variants (like HellyBean for example)
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If GotBrickbug app by CF said your chip is safe than it shouldn't matter what kernel you use. Safe hardware.
Personally I always prefer rooting with CF kernels that match my FW version. Then if you're still unsure about the chip... flash siyah, go to advanced (while still in recovery) > reboot recovery. Then wipe data with siyah kernel just to be on the safe side. I always keep siyah 3.5.2 (the first transisiontl ics/jb kernel) for those purposes. CM10 built in kernels are all considered safe so that's the last time you'll ever be worried about it.
Best of luck, man
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much, I ran emmc check and I have a sane chip.
if I flash with the CF LBQ, what is my next step?
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your phone will be rooted and u can then choose to install a custom kernel like Siyah v 4.1.5 on ur phone which gives u the latest CWM recovery thro which u can install any custom rom of ur choice(meant for i9100 though) on ur phone
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
wargrafix said:
Thank you very much!
If my questions seemed noobish, its because I want to be very sure. It my first expensive phone.
a question though, When samsung upgrades us to JB, will I be able to update it?
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Samsung releases firmware in various regions and with varied carriers. So I bet that till it is officially released it will take time but when it does you will get OTA if your are on 'STOCK' ROM. but if you move away to custom rom then you will have to update manually.
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So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
wargrafix said:
So essentially I need to revert to 4.04 stock to upgrade? How do I do that?
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To revert back assuming you didn't do backup before, download 4.0.4 firmware for your region on sammobile and flash it using odin.. Then to upgrade it when official update are up just hit OTA, kies, or flash it via odin the same way like you flash 4.0.4..
If you don't have idea how to flash then google it, theres plenty much tutorials out there.. hope it helps
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
wargrafix said:
Ohhhhhh. I get it. Flash using CF, or CM 10, use triangle app to remove warning triangle and if I need to unroot, flash with 4.04 (my region) using odin? Sound pretty simple. Am I missing any steps?
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Actually I get confused myself hehe, by "Flash using CF, or CM 10" you mean flash what? The rest are ok..
Well, let's put this simple, Flash the CF-Root for your phone then you're rooted now, if you want to flash custom rom such as cm10 then flash it (the cm10 zip file to be flashed on recovery mode and don't forget to read the cm10 instruction before & after flashing), if you want to get rid of the triangle then do it with triangle away, finally to unroot and revert to stock, just flash stock firmware via odin..
Hi everyone! I just rooted my phone and it was sooo easy.
Thank you so much. Your advice and help definitely made it much easier than I though.
Yeah, welcome to the rooted world where you can explore more with your phone
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