[Q] Unroot to Root Higher? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi there,
I recently rooted my SII 4.0.4 to Kernel 3.2b8 but have found that I cannot view youtube videos/netflix. Searching around I found that I should root to a different kernel.
My question is do I unroot to 4.0.4 (some posts say this bricks the phone, should I go to 4.0.3?) or use Odin and go straight to Siyah 5.0.1?
Also if I were to upgrade to Jellybean from 5.0.1 would I have to unroot first or just upgrade?
I have tried looking in the noob guides but they don't seem to mention this scenario.
Thanks.

If your phone is already rooted, why not flash the CWM flashable version of Siyah you want to use ? But yes, you could go the 2nd option you mentioned (If you're sure that version of Siyah will fix the problems you're having; also make sure the version of Siyah you're wanting to use is compatible with the Android version of your current rom - check the Siyah threads to be sure).

MistahBungle said:
If your phone is already rooted, why not flash the CWM flashable version of Siyah you want to use ? But yes, you could go the 2nd option you mentioned (If you're sure that version of Siyah will fix the problems you're having; also make sure the version of Siyah you're wanting to use is compatible with the Android version of your current rom - check the Siyah threads to be sure).
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To be honest, I feel quite over my head at the moment, I guess I will do what you said and use CWM to flash 5.0.1.
Thanks!

If you have CWM (attached to the current kernel you're running), might as well use it. Take Odin out of the equation (nothing wrong with Odin mind you, despite many n00bs being terrified of it for some reason, just no real need to use it if you have CWM).

MistahBungle said:
If you have CWM (attached to the current kernel you're running), might as well use it. Take Odin out of the equation (nothing wrong with Odin mind you, despite many n00bs being terrified of it for some reason, just no real need to use it if you have CWM).
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I used CWM to go to 5.0.1 it worked perfectly thanks, can I now upgrade to Jellybean safely?
EDIT: realised that this basically overwrites the root and will have to root again on jb

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[Q] CF-ROOT KL1 kernel

Hello,
I am currently running GINGERBREAD.BVKL1, 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 and want to reflash kernel using CF-ROOT.
I am reading Chainfire's thread, and at this post I can find the closest match to my kernel being CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip.
Chainfire also mentions: KL1 (GB): Untested
I'm wondering if this is still the case, considering that this was posted on the 30th of May 2011.
So anyone out there running CF-ROOT KL1?
Yup, I was asking myself the same question because I used Kies to update to 2.6.35.7 BVKL1 and lost root. Obviously zergrush failed and i checked for insecure or rooted kernels. However I don't think the KL1 (GB) has anything to do with this version.
Any help would be apreciated.
w00tz said:
Hello,
I am currently running GINGERBREAD.BVKL1, 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 and want to reflash kernel using CF-ROOT.
I am reading Chainfire's thread, and at this post I can find the closest match to my kernel being CF-Root-SGS2_XW_INU_KL1-v5.0-CWM5.zip.
Chainfire also mentions: KL1 (GB): Untested
I'm wondering if this is still the case, considering that this was posted on the 30th of May 2011.
So anyone out there running CF-ROOT KL1?
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cerberus1405 said:
Yup, I was asking myself the same question because I used Kies to update to 2.6.35.7 BVKL1 and lost root. Obviously zergrush failed and i checked for insecure or rooted kernels. However I don't think the KL1 (GB) has anything to do with this version.
Any help would be apreciated.
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Ive been using the XW_INU_KL1 kernel in my phone for a while now with no problems at all.The kernel is now well and trully tested and is even included in my ROM.If it wasnt fully tested the dev wouldnt have put it in there so its perfectly safe to flash.As far as if its the correct kernel or not you only have to read the thread by Chainfire.As with any kernel the most important part are the last 3 digits.If your kernel ends in KL1 then its the correct one to use.
EDIT:Just thought Id let you know that my root kernel (XWKL1) is also 2.6.35.7 so the fact that you have "BV" doesnt matter.
cooza said:
Ive been using the XW_INU_KL1 kernel in my phone for a while now with no problems at all.The kernel is now well and trully tested and is even included in my ROM.If it wasnt fully tested the dev wouldnt have put it in there so its perfectly safe to flash.As far as if its the correct kernel or not you only have to read the thread by Chainfire.As with any kernel the most important part are the last 3 digits.If your kernel ends in KL1 then its the correct one to use.
EDIT:Just thought Id let you know that my root kernel (XWKL1) is also 2.6.35.7 so the fact that you have "BV" doesnt matter.
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Great, thanks for the info! Will be reflashing today.
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
cerberus1405 said:
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
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Thanks for sharing! Just reflashed minutes ago using XW_INU_KL1 also via Odin, gained root without problems and then unlocked my carrier block via Helroz's Galaxy S Unlock. Everything went smoothly.
I'm downloading now the 'original' stuff, it's good to have.
Is there any certain reason to reflash the 'original'? Besides getting rid of the yellow triangle. I'm guessing that KIES upgrades will also work with XW_INU_KL1. And I'm under the impression that my phone is a little bit faster with this kernel.
Good to see everything went well.Downloading the original stuff is just personal choice.You can flash any firmware you want,test it,change it,flash carrier branded and non carrier branded firmwares until you find what you like as each different firmware has a different modem.Good idea to get rid of the triangle if you dont have a usb jig just in case you want to send it away.Your new original F/W will have the modem being used in your area for best speed and conectivity so if you can be rooted on that F/W then better still.Kies will still work but the updates will only work on your BV rooted version.
Roger that. Thank you again, much appreciate it.
cerberus1405 said:
First, Thanks again cooza.
w00tz, for your info,
I have flashed XW_INU_KL1 kernel via Odin (because I didn't have CWM Manager) and installed superuser and busybox thus gaining root.
Then reflashed "original" 2.6.35.7-I9100BVKL1-CL774645 from intratech:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928&highlight=bvkl1
Now running "official" kernel with root.
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Just a little revive.
Because it has been reported to me that sometimes I cannot be heard by the other person while talking, I have decided to also flash the original kernel from intratech. From what I understand, Firmware and Kernel should have matching versions.
I wanted to ask you if:
1. you reflashed from CWM or via Download mode?
2. do you still have CWM after reflashing this stock kernel?
Thanks.
Friendly bump. I tried to contact cerberus1405 but haven't had success.
So if anybody else can answer my questions. It doesn't matter if it's about KL1 kernel or another one.
I guess you didn't manage to search in the past week then? Kernel is unlikely to have any impact on call quality, only modem.
1). If you want to flash a stock kernel, you can do it several ways and there's no difference in outcome.
2). No, if you flash a stock kernel, you will lose CWM recovery.
If those are not the questions you wanted asking then you'll have to be more specific.
w00tz said:
Friendly bump. I tried to contact cerberus1405 but haven't had success.
So if anybody else can answer my questions. It doesn't matter if it's about KL1 kernel or another one.
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What's your question, more specified?
w00tz said:
Just a little revive.
Because it has been reported to me that sometimes I cannot be heard by the other person while talking, I have decided to also flash the original kernel from intratech. From what I understand, Firmware and Kernel should have matching versions.
I wanted to ask you if:
1. you reflashed from CWM or via Download mode?
2. do you still have CWM after reflashing this stock kernel?
Thanks.
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sorry, didn't log in lately. I flashed via Download mode.
usualy CWM works with CF-Root kernels. In my case CWM detected that I was running a different kernel and warned me about some features disabled. The app appears functional but haven't tried it yet.
Hy there, i have BVKL1 on my s2 and if i understand what is written here i can use
XWKL1 insecure to flash ?
Is that correct, sry if i bother u i'm kinda noob on this ...
Thx.
R3d_Wolf said:
Hy there, i have BVKL1 on my s2 and if i understand what is written here i can use
XWKL1 insecure to flash ?
Is that correct, sry if i bother u i'm kinda noob on this ...
Thx.
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KL1 yes
Best root method is .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
I was thinking to use odin + ClockworkMod-Recovery. This method it's not ok ?
Thank you for your answer.
Hi,
I used Odin and CF-Root XW_KL1 kernel.
I have kept these links http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399, try to find a matching kernel there.
This method incremented the flash counter to 1 (and when I boot the phone I get the warning triangle), but I don't quite really care anymore about it.
It's been a while since I flashed and I can say that it is stable.
I have a usb jig so hopefully no triangle and counter 0.
Thx

[Q] ROOT Conformation - am I doing this right?

Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
NomenNescio11 said:
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
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I am not sure about CF-Root, but I recommend siyah kernels because its safer. It should also work with your firmware version. If you are on 4.0.4, best not to have CF-Root and wipe data through CWM since you might brick your phone. CWM also comes with siyah
Sent from my potato.
I have 4.0.3.
Thank you for your answer!
however...
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
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Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from www.gohkanmoral.com ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
Sun90 said:
Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from wwwgohkanmoralcom ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
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Thank you a million!! I would have surely downloaded v5.0. Well, I guess it is time to give it a try. I'll report when it is done. Hope this works!
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
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If you have problems while installing custom ROMs you can always ask in this thread and not creating a new one. Good luck
Sent from my potato.
the saga continues...custom roms...
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
Your original ROM doesn't matter. Just make sure your kernel supports the custom ROM then it will work.
Sent from my potato running a potato.
NomenNescio11 said:
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
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the best way to say what is your best option is to try ROM by ROM
seriously, read the descriptions and choose the one that fits your needs, but before flashing new roms always do a nandroid backup, so you can restore your previous rom in case of troubles or if you just not like the new one

[Q] I777 4.0.4 sleep to death solution

I did some read on this forum, so far the solution seems:
1) root; then
2) flash back to ginger-bread then factory reset; or
flash to another ICS
My question is, can I directly flash to another ICS rom? or in
other word, do I have to first go back to 2.3 and do factory reset?
According to the sticky post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
one can safely flash back to 2.3; if ICS is desired, use this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
which however states it has the superbrick bug at the very top.
Does that means ICS is right not safe?
One more newbie question:
In the sticky posts, one talk about how to flash "binaries" without
increase flash count; another talk about flash custom "firmware"
and "ROM"; is there a post explaining the terminology of "binaries",
"firmware", "ROM"? I know there is a modem firmware, and kernel
in the android. is a post which could help me get my head clear
on this jargon?
Thanks a lot!
tyhust said:
I did some read on this forum, so far the solution seems:
1) root; then
2) flash back to ginger-bread then factory reset; or
flash to another ICS
My question is, can I directly flash to another ICS rom? or in
other word, do I have to first go back to 2.3 and do factory reset?
According to the sticky post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
one can safely flash back to 2.3; if ICS is desired, use this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
which however states it has the superbrick bug at the very top.
Does that means ICS is right not safe?
One more newbie question:
In the sticky posts, one talk about how to flash "binaries" without
increase flash count; another talk about flash custom "firmware"
and "ROM"; is there a post explaining the terminology of "binaries",
"firmware", "ROM"? I know there is a modem firmware, and kernel
in the android. is a post which could help me get my head clear
on this jargon?
Thanks a lot!
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Even simpler would be to root using Exynos Abuse then use Mobile Odin to flash Siyah 4.3.3 zImage so you have CWM and then you can use it to flash stuff. Once you have siyah you can factory reset.
122ninjas said:
Even simpler would be to root using Exynos Abuse then use Mobile Odin to flash Siyah 4.3.3 zImage so you have CWM and then you can use it to flash stuff. Once you have siyah you can factory reset.
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Is the ExynosAbuse in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
What do I do with the download? is there an instruction somewhere?
Siyah 4.3.3 is jelley bean, right? I current have 4.0.4 stock, would it work - or won't they conflict as they are not same or even similar version?
Thanks a lot for your patience as I am a NEWBIE.
tyhust said:
Is the ExynosAbuse in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
What do I do with the download? is there an instruction somewhere?
Siyah 4.3.3 is jelley bean, right? I current have 4.0.4 stock, would it work - or won't they conflict as they are not same or even similar version?
Thanks a lot for your patience as I am a NEWBIE.
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You download the .APK and install it. Google it if you must. There is an ICS version of Siyah 4.3.3
122ninjas said:
You download the .APK and install it. Google it if you must. There is an ICS version of Siyah 4.3.3
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Forgive my thickness, the siyah 4.3.3 ics does contain CWM right?
Also, how can I upgrade to jellybean? for ROM, which one do you recommend?
tyhust said:
Forgive my thickness, the siyah 4.3.3 ics does contain CWM right?
Also, how can I upgrade to jellybean? for ROM, which one do you recommend?
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Yes it does. You just flash any JB rom using proper install instructions normally written in the OP. Try all the roms it's personal preference. They all have very few bugs
122ninjas said:
Yes it does. You just flash any JB rom using proper install instructions normally written in the OP. Try all the roms it's personal preference. They all have very few bugs
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I installed the ExynosAbuse apk by chainfire with intention to root the device,
however, once installed, when go through the list of options, since the patch
option come first, then followed by root, so I thought - I know I am dumb on this - the
first is a super option which not only patch but also root, and the 2nd one only
root, so clicked "patch". Now I can not root my device. and there
is NO option to remove the patch in the app.
So am I doomed, or there is a way to remove the patch?
could I still use thisZergRush Exploit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
to root?
Thanks!
tyhust said:
I installed the ExynosAbuse apk by chainfire with intention to root the device,
however, once installed, when go through the list of options, since the patch
option come first, then followed by root, so I thought - I know I am dumb on this - the
first is a super option which not only patch but also root, and the 2nd one only
root, so clicked "patch". Now I can not root my device. and there
is NO option to remove the patch in the app.
So am I doomed, or there is a way to remove the patch?
could I still use thisZergRush Exploit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
to root?
Thanks!
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I did the EXACT same thing you did. I'd really like to get my camera working again, but I have no clue how to undo what I've done. Any help?
Well if nothing else, maybe you can look at this as a learning opportunity. Remember to always read thoroughly and know what you're flashing / installing prior to doing it. Good luck , happy flashing.

[Q] Help needed after root!

So I have rooted my classmate his Galaxy S2 with CF-Root, which I now realized was a big mistake. It seems that he when he opens his camera app, a black screen comes but he can still take pictures. He can't also access the YouTube app. Another thing is that he lost ALL his files on his intern memory (like pictures, music etc. Which was kind of weird, because I have never had such a problem.) He doesn't really care about losing his files, contacts etc. He just wants to take pictures and access YouTube again. I read on a different topic that flashing Siyah kernel would fix this? Also, IF I have to flash Siyah for him, I have to put the Siyah kernel file in Odin in PDA and hit start, right?
Sorry if this isn't a huge question. It's just that I have never flashed to a different kernel (I have always flashed Custom ROMs with the kernel provided in there). Also is there a chance of any errors, mistakes, something going wrong? I know I can always flash back to the latest stock ICS rom, but nothing big should happen when switching kernels? Or am I wrong?
AndroidFan2 said:
So I have rooted my classmate his Galaxy S2 with CF-Root, which I now realized was a big mistake. It seems that he when he opens his camera app, a black screen comes but he can still take pictures. He can't also access the YouTube app. Another thing is that he lost ALL his files on his intern memory (like pictures, music etc. Which was kind of weird, because I have never had such a problem.) He doesn't really care about losing his files, contacts etc. He just wants to take pictures and access YouTube again. I read on a different topic that flashing Siyah kernel would fix this? Also, IF I have to flash Siyah for him, I have to put the Siyah kernel file in Odin in PDA and hit start, right?
Sorry if this isn't a huge question. It's just that I have never flashed to a different kernel (I have always flashed Custom ROMs with the kernel provided in there). Also is there a chance of any errors, mistakes, something going wrong? I know I can always flash back to the latest stock ICS rom, but nothing big should happen when switching kernels? Or am I wrong?
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If the phone is running on ICS you can flash siyah kernel 5.01 with odin. Its perfectly safe. Just install samsung kies for the drivers. And if your phone is running on GB do not flash siyah
Thing can always go south when flashing. Wanna try a safe-friendly method for flashing custom kernels and Stock ROMs? Try Mobile Odin.
And read about all these you're asking here.
Sent from the little guy
pasanjay said:
If the phone is running on ICS you can flash siyah kernel 5.01 with odin. Its perfectly safe. Just install samsung kies for the drivers. And if your phone is running on GB do not flash siyah
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The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
gastonw said:
Thing can always go south when flashing. Wanna try a safe-friendly method for flashing custom kernels and Stock ROMs? Try Mobile Odin.
And read about all these you're asking here.
Sent from the little guy
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I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
AndroidFan2 said:
The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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It's free, pro version gets everroot, automatic kernel DL and SU & MO injects.
Sent from the little guy
AndroidFan2 said:
The phone is currently running on a stock ICS from Samsung with root installed. The drivers for the S2 are installed too! I hope it'll do the trick. Hitted the thanks box.
I've never really used Mobile Odin. But when I search it in Play Store all I get is the pro version. And since not many people in the Netherlands (including me) don't own a credit card or a paypal account, I can't purchase it. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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If you have proper drivers installed its perfectly safe to flash siyah using odin. Do not wipe or restore nandroid backups on your current cf root recovery. You can do anything after flashing siyah or dorimanx kernel
It seems highly unlikely to me that CF-root started all this. Did you flash the correct CF-Root for the correct rom version? You didnt mention which version of CF-root you flashed or what version of the stock rom he has.
If you got no experience in other kernels, why not do a full wipe and start from scratch?
Lennyz1988 said:
It seems highly unlikely to me that CF-root started all this. Did you flash the correct CF-Root for the correct rom version? You didnt mention which version of CF-root you flashed or what version of the stock rom he has.
If you got no experience in other kernels, why not do a full wipe and start from scratch?
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If it's of further help, he was on XWLPD and I've flashed CF-Root with the latest version. The rooting went flawless on Odin, he has CWM installed and has SuperSU on there and has root acces. The tutorial I followed was on XDA Developers, altough I can't find the link anymore.
I was actually thinking of starting from scratch like you said. It seemed easier for me haha.
I also read that CF-Root has a lot of bugs..
AndroidFan2 said:
If it's of further help, he was on XWLPD and I've flashed CF-Root with the latest version. The rooting went flawless on Odin, he has CWM installed and has SuperSU on there and has root acces. The tutorial I followed was on XDA Developers, altough I can't find the link anymore.
I was actually thinking of starting from scratch like you said. It seemed easier for me haha.
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CF Root became obsolete after 4.0.4
Sent from the little guy

[Q] Help! Did I brick my phone after Odin/Siyah?

Apologies for the desperate newbie question, but here goes--
I have followed the instructions in the stickied tutorials or tried to follow them so far. I rooted my SGH-i777 using framaroot. No problem there.
I got Mobile ODIN and the latest siyah CWM. I flashed the kernel.
When I try to power on I get stuck at "SAMSUNG" and then phone appears to power off.
I can get into recovery mode using vol up, vol down and power. I see the Siyah screen, etc. But that's as far as I can go.
HELP!
It seems to be that you flashed the wrong kernel what kind of ROM are you running touchwiz or aosp
Sent From My Liquidsmooth Galaxy S3
Reaper351c said:
It seems to be that you flashed the wrong kernel what kind of ROM are you running touchwiz or aosp
Sent From My Liquidsmooth Galaxy S3
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Thanks for your response. I flashed the latest Siyah kernel after reading the "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter!!" thread. FWIW in recovery mode it says "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2-Siyah"
I had actually factory reset my SGH-i777 before rooting and flashing so I was running the Touchwiz that comes stock with the SGH-i777.
Any steps I can take to get out from under this rock? :crying:
hyderbad said:
Thanks for your response. I flashed the latest Siyah kernel after reading the "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter!!" thread. FWIW in recovery mode it says "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2-Siyah"
I had actually factory reset my SGH-i777 before rooting and flashing so I was running the Touchwiz that comes stock with the SGH-i777.
Any steps I can take to get out from under this rock? :crying:
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Yes. Not to worry.
It sounds like the system is incompatible with the kernel. You didn't say which version of the OS you were running before you installed the kernel. Do you remember what it was? Which stock comes with the phone would depend on how old the phone is.
How to proceed depends on what you want to do. If you want to install custom firmware, then I would suggest that you flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel, meaning one that is compatible with the system that you chose.
creepyncrawly said:
Yes. Not to worry.
It sounds like the system is incompatible with the kernel. You didn't say which version of the OS you were running before you installed the kernel. Do you remember what it was? Which stock comes with the phone would depend on how old the phone is.
How to proceed depends on what you want to do. If you want to install custom firmware, then I would suggest that you flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel, meaning one that is compatible with the system that you chose.
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Thanks for your help.
It was 4.1.2. The phone was from near launch but I've upgraded the OS as Samsung has released them.
Ultimately I'd like to end up with CM10.1, but obviously that's a secondary concern at this point to a working phone
Sorry for being dense, but can you explain what you mean by "flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel?" Or point me to a thread/post that does so? Thanks again :good:
hyderbad said:
Thanks for your help.
It was 4.1.2. The phone was from near launch but I've upgraded the OS as Samsung has released them.
Ultimately I'd like to end up with CM10.1, but obviously that's a secondary concern at this point to a working phone
Sorry for being dense, but can you explain what you mean by "flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel?" Or point me to a thread/post that does so? Thanks again :good:
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Here it is (the stock + root rom): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322046
It doesn't hurt to do some looking.
Use Odin v1.85 for the flashing (google it).
Then find a kernel for your phone (don't try Siyah again :b), like for example, Entrophy's kernel, and flash the zimage file using mobile odin.
hyderbad said:
Thanks for your help.
It was 4.1.2. The phone was from near launch but I've upgraded the OS as Samsung has released them.
Ultimately I'd like to end up with CM10.1, but obviously that's a secondary concern at this point to a working phone
Sorry for being dense, but can you explain what you mean by "flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel?" Or point me to a thread/post that does so? Thanks again :good:
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OK. The AJK v3.0 NoSwap kernel is the only kernel compatible with stock AT&T JB 4.1.2. However, unless you can get it onto your sd card, it won't do you any good at this point.
So I would suggest you flash UCLL6 stock plus root which is 4.0.4 from here. The OP has the complete guide, and links to working custom kernels. Once you get it up and going with a custom kernel, you can then flash CM 10.1, or anything else you want.
Edit: Cooked v1.6 as suggested by azeem40 is not Odin flashable. It is a CWM flashable zip, so you would have the same issue getting it onto your sd card. The above is your quickest route.

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