Hello
This is my first attempt at rooting a phone and even though I managed to narrow down the kernels I could use to 2, I figured it wouldn't hurt to consult people with more experience at this just to make sure I'm making the right choice.
I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 bought from Estonia.
My phone's kernel version is as follows:
3.0.15-I9100XWLP7[email protected]#3
Now, as I understood the bold part is what I need to pay attention to when picking the kernel I'm going to use. I searched Chainfire's thread according to the understanding I have and found two between which one is probably the one I'm looking for.
Which of these two should I be looking at (and what's the difference between the two, are they the correct ones?) :
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Valmount1 said:
My phone's kernel version is as follows:
3.0.15-I9100XWLP7[email protected]#3
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Which of these two should I be looking at (and what's the difference between the two, are they the correct ones?) :
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
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Hint.
ctomgee said:
Hint.
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Wow, I feel like a complete tool. Thank you for clearing things up.
ctomgee said:
Hint.
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Umm, thats a pretty way of Educating people for sure ma8
Valmount1 said:
Wow, I feel like a complete tool. Thank you for clearing things up.
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That's not what I was going for. I was just trying to point out what was already in front of you.
ctomgee said:
That's not what I was going for. I was just trying to point out what was already in front of you.
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No worries, I know that. It just seems so obvious now, I feel it would've only been normal to have figured it out on my own. As said, thank you for pointing me in the right direction !
I would just flash siyah 4.1.5 through odin.But its up to you.
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theunderling said:
I would just flash siyah 4.1.5 through odin.But its up to you.
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Why is that?
I read that CF-Root is great if the user is looking for a original-like experience and that it is also very easy to install.
I was planning on rooting the phone and looking into Rootbox jb 4.1.2. What I'm currently looking for is a decent jelly bean rom and rootbox seemed like a good choice. As I understood installing rootbox on a phone with CF-Root shouldn't pose any problems?
Another one I found interesting is WanamLite. Any suggestions in terms of which jb rom for everyday use would be the safest choice for a newbie like me would be greatly appreciated.
You have try them yourself, that's the best way to see what fits you the most.
EDIT: But i'd go with WanamLite because I don't like PA (ParanoidAndroid) based roms like Rootbox.
There are various ways to root using .zip or .tar files,its just what you fancy.
Im happy using GB for now......but I'll give stock JB a try when its out for UK.
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If you're using that kernel with stock 4.0.4., wiping data in recovery will brick you phone.
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boki9999 said:
If you're using that kernel with stock 4.0.4., wiping data in recovery will brick you phone.
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It looks like hes going from 4.0.3 to JB.
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theunderling said:
It looks like hes going from 4.0.3 to JB.
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Well, since I saw XWLP7, I assumed he has 4.0.4...
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He had 4.0.3 and is already on a jb rom
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boki9999 said:
Well, since I saw XWLP7, I assumed he has 4.0.4...
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With what Ive seen
Lp7 is 4.0.3
Lpt is 4.0.4
krayndr said:
He had 4.0.3 and is already on a jb rom
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Cant see where he says he is already using JB.
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theunderling said:
Cant see where he says he is already using JB.
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That's because he hasn't posted it
Related
I have Samsung galaxy S2 i777 version 2.3.6 do I have to update it manually to the latest version, if I can, and why?
Igosaf said:
I have Samsung galaxy S2 i777 version 2.3.6 do I have to update it manually to the latest version, if I can, and why?
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I have to say, this is the most pointless thread I've ever seen created. All questions are so easily answered. I suggest you read more before starting new topics with questions like these.
I would upgrade manually to jelly bean
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Igosaf said:
I have Samsung galaxy S2 i777 version 2.3.6 do I have to update it manually to the latest version, if I can, and why?
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Read!
FYI 2.3.6 is the latest official AT&T version, want anything further learn about root, kernels, roms.
LiLChris06 said:
Read!
FYI 2.3.6 is the latest official AT&T version, want anything further learn about root, kernels, roms.
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Thank you! but before I'll go further do I really need that v4 or is it just for running some latest apps...
Igosaf said:
Thank you! but before I'll go further do I really need that v4 or is it just for running some latest apps...
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Not sure what you're talking about here
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Igosaf said:
Thank you! but before I'll go further do I really need that v4 or is it just for running some latest apps...
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If you don't know if you need it or not, then the short answer is: no, you don't need it.
Read, read, read, then read some more, then Google what you read but didn't understand. Then if you think you need it, read the stickies here to learn how to install it.
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Put it this way: if you're happily running with Windows7 and could care less about Windows8, then you don't need even think about the 8.
Apply that to Android.
Ics 4 has a lot better batery life.
For me thats the main reason.
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RatusNatus said:
Ics 4 has a lot better batery life.
For me thats the main reason.
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Battery life is subjective. Its really more relative to whatever extra apps and crap u stick on that can affect it. If u know what yer doing with tweaking kernel stuff (undervolting, underclocking, etc.) U can get great battery life on most ROMS. GB 2.3.4 firmware was awesome for me in regard to battery life. To each their own I suppose.
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shostock
Igosaf said:
I have Samsung galaxy S2 i777 version 2.3.6 do I have to update it manually to the latest version, if I can, and why?
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Hey newbie! Evolve your 777 to shostock! It's flawless so far and better than MIUI and everything else that I've tried!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563747
megamorphg said:
Hey newbie! Evolve your 777 to shostock! It's flawless so far and better than MIUI and everything else that I've tried!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563747
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by the looks of it, he's not ready to root his phone, much less flash a rom/kernel package.
Clay
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I have been bouncing back and forth between 2.3.6 and 4.0.3 and wish I could figure out a good way to root my ICS 4.0.3. The things I have tried from here have all resulted in failures and having to rollback to 2.3.6 rooted. I hate all the voice recognition software and would love to get rid of it so rooting is my only options, I think!
Please help if possible.
More information.
SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
Android Version 4.0.3
Baseband Version I777UCLD4
Kernel Version 3.0.15-I777UCLD4-CL395978
Build Number IML74K.CLD4
Thanks!
davemccorkle said:
More information.
SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
Android Version 4.0.3
Baseband Version I777UCLD4
Kernel Version 3.0.15-I777UCLD4-CL395978
Build Number IML74K.CLD4
Thanks!
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So your phone is not a galaxy s2? I believe you have posted in the wrong direction
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Go to the AT&T Galaxy S2 Forums. They can help you. The i777 is the AT&T Galaxy S2.
Yes my phone is a Samsung Galaxy SII
There seems to be some confustion. First make sure your phone is an I777. Look under the battery.
I777UCLD4 was a pre-release leak. The officially released version is I777UCLE5. Do not install UCLD4. Go to the development section and get UCLE5 Stock ICS plus Root.
shishir95 said:
Go to the AT&T Galaxy S2 Forums. They can help you. The i777 is the AT&T Galaxy S2.
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Umm, this IS the at&t gs2 forum.
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mfreywald said:
Umm, this IS the at&t gs2 forum.
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This thread wasn't originally there
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mfreywald said:
Umm, this IS the at&t gs2 forum.
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Mods have power to move things without telling people. :angel:
Meaning it came from somewhere else.
Damn you Nick
MotoMudder77 said:
Mods have power to move things without telling people. :angel:
Meaning it came from somewhere else.
Damn you Nick
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I knew that, just didn't think before posting. Engaged fingers before engaging brain
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so I heard about ROM FoxHound for SGS3 that the RAM doesnt get higher than 400mb when working with this Rom!
im using stock s3 and my ram goes up to 667MB which is lretty low because I got the international version of s3.
so what is this foxhound Rom? how can I install it? and is it better from stock? what are the advantages and disadvantages?
sorry for long post and many questions.
thanks
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patriotaki said:
so I heard about ROM FoxHound for SGS3 that the RAM doesnt get higher than 400mb when working with this Rom!
im using stock s3 and my ram goes up to 667MB which is lretty low because I got the international version of s3.
so what is this foxhound Rom? how can I install it? and is it better from stock? what are the advantages and disadvantages?
sorry for long post and many questions.
thanks
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just here mate (I've not tried foxhound myself though)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708371
lininjim said:
just here mate (I've not tried foxhound myself though)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708371
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hmm I see but I need someone to explain me how all this works I dont know a **** about flashing , roms and sruff like these
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patriotaki said:
hmm I see but I need someone to explain me how all this works I dont know a **** about flashing , roms and sruff like these
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If you know nothing dont flash learn the basics first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III/GT-I9300
Their is an explanation given in the roms description.
Better than stock that's for you to decide read the roms thread .
jje
Looks like At&t is trying to push to push the LK3 update to me. Anyone know any details about it yet other then it is the update to 4.0.4 will it break root replace bootloader etc?
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Id like to know too. It started to download this morning
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I've updated two phones today but they were both stock so I don't know yet. Still early going so I have no real feedback as of yet.
My biggest question is can I upgrade all my 2.3.x phones to this over the air, or will I have to hack 4.0 on there first anyway? I literally spent hours upgrading 5 S2s to 4.0.3 two days ago seeing as there was no other way. Then I see this today. Ah well, better late than never I guess. I have 4 s2 devices to get to 4.0 anyway I can so I'm hoping I can just call the users and tell them to do it over the air.
Downloads but fails to install for me, Siyah 3.5.1 kernel & rooted stock UCLE5.
comfychair said:
Downloads but fails to install for me, Siyah 3.5.1 kernel & rooted stock UCLE5.
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Use stock kernel
Yes if nobody knows you have to be on stock to upgrade, as Nina pointed out.
Is there a lke modem or does somebody have a separate link to the modem?
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Phalanx7621 said:
Yes if nobody knows you have to be on stock to upgrade, as Nina pointed out.
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I'm not a girl! xp
122ninjas said:
I'm not a girl! xp
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lol. Thinks it wasn't a typo.
creepyncrawly said:
lol. Thinks it wasn't a typo.
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I did know just poking some fun
I was hoping for JB
scottwood2 said:
I was hoping for JB
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I'll go out on a limb and say that will [NEVER] come
Okay I downloaded it but didn't update. Is there anyway to delete it?
Firepac said:
Okay I downloaded it but didn't update. Is there anyway to delete it?
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Do you want to update/
122ninjas said:
Do you want to update/
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No I don't
122ninjas said:
I'm not a girl! xp
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You sure? You complain like one.:laugh:
Lol, women are stupid, amirite?
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ferrocene said:
Lol, women are stupid, amirite?
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You're as right as your spelling.
j510 said:
You're as right as your spelling.
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Woosh
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Back on Topic, I tried the update this evening on my rooted stock ICS S2 (replacement came with 4.0.1 on it from AT$T). Of course, it failed. I'm sure it is because I uninstalled some system app. I didn't note which ones I got rid of. Does anyone have a list or link to a list of the apps that came with the phone originally? I want to reinstall them so I can update. Thanks!
I know I'll probably get crap for asking, but I'm clueless, and I need this phone working tonight. Which modem is better? In Ressurection Remix, I'm running XXLPS. But UCLE5 is newer. Which is better? I truly do not have time to thoroughly test each one, and we are heading to the middle of nowhere Minnesota in the morning.
I think XXLPS
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Wtf, I live in the middle of mn. You don't need any special modern. User the one you have.
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I'm confused
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jd1639 said:
Wtf, I live in the middle of mn. You don't need any special modern. User the one you have.
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We are going to Baudette, right on the canadian border. Her mom tells me that AT&T has some problems with signal. I'm on straight talk, so I'm using the AT&T service. I'm going by what they said, so calm down.
Tweeker, ey
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jd1639 said:
Tweeker, ey
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Did you just call me a meth user?
Trololol
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Should have expected as much. Come to ask a legitimate question, and get flamed.
What is going on in here
122ninjas said:
What is going on in here
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I asked which modem was better, because I know just because something is newer doesn't mean it is better.
DarthScabrous said:
I asked which modem was better, because I know just because something is newer doesn't mean it is better.
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And then it turned into the randomest conversation ever and people calling each other potheads? Modems are all based on location. I doubt they help too much if you are going out of service.
Idk, crazy sh*t.
Just stay on XXLPS dude.
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XXLPS isn't a modem for this device though... :what::screwy:
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Why he ask it then?
Just stay on your current modem
-_-
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Dannyvld said:
Why he ask it then?
Just stay on your current modem
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Yeah I don't know, the existence of this thread confuses me.
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DarthScabrous said:
I know I'll probably get crap for asking, but I'm clueless, and I need this phone working tonight. Which modem is better? In Ressurection Remix, I'm running XXLPS. But UCLE5 is newer. Which is better? I truly do not have time to thoroughly test each one, and we are heading to the middle of nowhere Minnesota in the morning.
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You can download all of them and bring them all with you. If one works, roll with it. If it doesn't, try the next one. Takes 2 minutes Max to reboot to recovery, flash the modem, and reboot. Stop when you find one that works.
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Where'd he even get a modem for the I9100 though and why would he flash it on an.I777? Unless he has the international version of the phone and is just confused.
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