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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aceofclubs:
That happened to me with KK5.

I ended up having to flash clean and factory reset then restore before cfroot-ing

Wasn't a problem bcoz I had a nandroid backup and titanium backup.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 1edge1:
I tried with kk2 as well also no luck hence the upgrade to kk5. I think my phone is allergic to root.

Can't factory reset, no titanium backup
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] alberto888zz:
Hi I have 2.3.4 KI4 XEU (UK) stock ROM...

I must use CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-v4.1-CWM4.zip

or

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
What is not happening?

Is there any error massage in Odin at the end.?

You did unzip the file you downloaded before flashing it through Odin.?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] barrist:
weird kk5 cf-root not working for me. Odin says it completed with no errors, but it just reboots back with no changes to kernel (no cwm no root)

i definitely have kk5 fw too.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] looslip:
Has anyone tried rooting with this method on KK6 2.3.6? If it were successful which kernel did you use?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] andyneouk:
guys just got myself a nice new s2. looking to get it rooted but ive been reading for hours and im not 100% sure what to flash. i have a 2.6.35.7-i9100BOKG2-CL255512 on tmobile in the uk. what should i do to root.

is it best to attempt to update the firmware then root or root this firmware. im running 2.3.3.

assuming i want to Cf-root this firmware, which file is best to use?

any help GREATLY appreciated.

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kpucci:
I used the original CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4 for my Bell 19100m.

There does not appear to be an equivalent version 5.x yet?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cliff03:
I have upgraded mine with frankenstein KK2 and then CF root KK2 very easy and installed TB and removed all bloatware

Sent from SGS2 Cavetalk
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] looslip:
Anybody? Or should I use the zedomax root method? I'm just not sure which package I should use. I'm scared of screwing up my new phone... :confused:

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] haseeb2009:
Gt-i9100g xwkj2

Can i use KJ2 for i9100g too??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
I doubt it mate, pretty sure that you will end with a bootloop or a brick.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] haseeb2009:
thanx for the support brother..

I am still wondering .. how on earth am i going to root my S-II

any support will be appreciated

Model :: GT-I9100G

ANDROID 2.3.6

BASEBAND :: I9100GDDKI1 (yea DDKI1 AND NOT DZKI1)

KERNEL :: 2.6.35.7 root@DELL88#2

BUILD NUMBER :: GINGERBREAD.XWKJ2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jabbermacy:
Join the club; I just got a gt-i9100G from China Unicom, it's Znki1 and I have _NO_ clue on if it's even possible to root; I tried other tools with no success...

Lost :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 1edge1:
No errors, I get the pass. I get the cwm but no superuser, busybox or root. Just cwm and and yellow triangle.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
Have you tried to download the superuser app from the market and see if that lets you manage superuser rights?

When you say "just cwm", you mean the cwm app by Chainfire?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] andyneouk:
thanks for the reply mate. would following your method wipe my device?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jabbermacy:
OK, I have gt-i9100G Znki1 (China Unicom)

I think this is correct (stock) ROM to use with ODIN, but I'm not sure:

http://a.feng91.com/thread-261889-1-1.html

I assume ZNKJ1 is correct and is just updated version; this should work with ODIN to root, correct?

I'm used to HTC and not familiar at all with this phone!! Please give me some reassurance this won't brick this thing :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
I think you should just leave it alone, before you end up with a shiny black plastic paperweight.

Also, you are really lost mate. Since you're asking this question in the wrong forum.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MikuSE610:
So my SHW-M250S is now running XWKK2.

PDA : I9100XWKK2

PHONE : I9100XXKI3

CSC : I9100XSAKK1

CF-Root 5.0.

Thanks everyone. Total conversion. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] JexL:
Which do I use for

Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513root@DELL103#2

Android 2.3.3

Baseband I9100XXKDH
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] demolientje:
Chainfire, I'm currently on a baseband ending on KI4, but I'm on 2.3.6, and the thread says this: XX_XEO_KI4: 2.3.5, CF-Root v4.4, SU 3.0.5, "insecure"

Can I use that 2.3.5 aswell or do you still need to make a new one?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Baseband has nothing to do with this. You need to check your kernel version.

I'm guessing if you're on 2.3.6, you can either use CF-Root KK2 or KK5.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] demolientje:
Then it's KK2. Thanks ;)

There's no .tar file in CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KK2-v5.0-CWM5..??

nvm, it's rooted now.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] l33ch0r:
Hey there, it's me again.

Got another S2 here and PDA says I9100BUKG2.

Android 2.3.3

Important is KG2, I know that now ;)

but:

which one should I use?

File Type: zip	CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip

File Type: zip	CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip

File Type: zip	CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip

three to choose. Dunno if I'm right with it, but is it the one with XX in the filename?

Thanks in advance for answers :)

I just want to be 100% sure, because this is not my own device ^^

Also it has vodafone branding. Is this important to know or can I just flash a kernel via Odin no matter if it's branded?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mom4ence:
KL1

Hi,

CF-Root for KL1 or something else instead?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
Cf-root KK5 is reported to work by those that have used it ;)

Merry Christmas to all.! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Higgins12:
Sorry guys you find me bit puzzled here :( for Kernel Version KJ3 witch download would fit here? With CWM 5 or CWM 4? I'm totally lost ATM.

Merry Xmas to you all.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] l33ch0r:
Sorry for quoting myself but I'm kind of in a hurry :/

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] l33ch0r:
Doesn't anybody know which kernel I need to flash? If it doesn't matter which one, then please tell me, so my cousin has root and cwm.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
I don't think it matters which one you try, worse case if it's the wrong one: no root..

Merry Christmas to all.! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] l33ch0r:
Merry Christmas to you as well. To everybody :)

And there is nothing that could happen other than no root/cwm?

Well, then I could've tried it...will do so next time I have the device here and post it for people with the same issue :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] reddeath:
Problem after flashing

Hello ChainFire,

I have flashed the XEN XWKK2 ROM using Mobile ODIN application, with all root and injection options enabled. After I found that the new ROM is actually slower and it shows adds even while having Adfree app I wanted to restore my backup of KI8 ROM. I found that I cannot restore the previous backup made using CWM which came with your KI8 kernel. It seems that nandroid app is damaged. When loading it shows some messages about copying "meida" files, cannot access CSC folder, and finally that CSC update was successful. Finally, it only loads 4 menu options and the restore option is missing!

Flashing kernel from the CWM app fails with force close message. Restore option in the CWM app does nothing except showing the aforementioned messages.

Please advice what to do now.

Should I flash the KI8 kernel using PC ODIN? Will that restore the proper nandroid application? Will my phone boot having KI8 kernel and KK2 ROM?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 1edge1:
I tried that and the superuser app lists are empty. Cannot manage anything. And yes the cwm by chainfire, customized one.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
Hmm, strange that.. I can't say that I've read about this before..

Have you tried again after seeing that tve Cwm app was there.?

"something" might have gone wrong on the first try..?

Merry Christmas to all.! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] reddeath:
I solved the problem by flashing the old KI8 kernel via PC Odin. Afterwards I was able to boot into functional recovery and restore by backup.

My conclusion is that I wasted money on Mobile ODIN, cause I will never use it again having all these problems.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aceofclubs:
If you haven't already why not work in with chainfire via the mobile Odin thread to fix any problems you have with it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 1edge1:
Merry Christmas all, and me neither. Couldnt find answers anywhere. Tried flashing it about 4 times, read instructions about 100 times. Still no luck. Wiped all cache's and dalvik cache. Still no luck. Guess I gotta factory reset if I wanna root but have no backup
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jermitano:
whats the compatible package for the new dxkl3 fw? thanks sirs!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dzel:
i flashed dxkl3,cf root kk5 then stock kl3 kernel with mobile odin it works great..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] myshu:
Cf-root for KL3 please
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] H-KaN:
Does KP1/2 Kernel work with Gingerbread ROM?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ortaliz:
Hi! Please CF-Root for KL3 :) Thank you!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bernard134:
Please release CF-Root for two new firmwares, the XWKL1 and DXKL3 firmware! Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sumpf2:
waiting for kl1... :/
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] domoking:
yeahhh,please make cf-root for DXKL3 :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] iNeri:
Guys, meanwhile you can root your KL1 rom with speedmod kernel k18, i did it that way and work great, i'm restoring all my apps with TI backuo right now:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] casper1:
u would loose the greatness of CWM then :confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chetan_mohanty:
KL1 please ..Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
DXKL3 posted.

As stated before, I will not be making a KL1 version.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bernard134:
Hi Chainfire, but XWKL1 is a new official release for India, not the previous XXKL1 which is deodexed DEV firmware that have alot of issue.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Yes, I was in the process of correcting this. I have a KL1 version for the India firmware, as well as KL3... There will not be an XXKL1, lets put it like that.

But XDA is not letting me upload them...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bernard134:
Thanks for all your hard work! Really appreciate! Waiting for download link to appear in the first page thread for XWKL1 and DXKL3. (:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Well, I dunno what's going on with XDA today. KL1 has finally been uploaded... trying to upload KL3...

EDIT: Finally, both are uploaded...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] chetan_mohanty:
Thanks from WickedROM
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ortaliz:
Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MeX_DK:
Whats the difference between 5.0 and 5.1 on the root files?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
5.1 is for the ICS builds.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jermitano:
thanks chain...as usual youre the man!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ogredani:
I first rooted my phone using the "Easy Rooting Toolkit" here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1319653

This installs:

* Busybox (1.18.4)

* SU files (binary: 3.0.3 and apk: 3.0.6)

It rooted fine. Titanium Backup working nicely etc. However, I ran into this problem when trying to back up my current ROM using ROM Manager (includes CWM 4.0.1.5):

-------------

Android system recovery <3e>

-- Installing package...

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

E:failed to verify whole-file signature

E:signature verification failed

Installation aborted.

-------------

Is it "safe" to perform CF-Root on top of this?

My hopes are that if I flash the kernel listed here (KI8) my problem would be solved.

And I suppose that I have to use CWM as my backup app instead of ROM Manager after performing CF-root.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Used easy rooting toolkit to unroot then used it to root it again. Good luck to you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ogredani:
Are you saying that you re-rooted it again with easy rooting toolkit (i.e. didn't involve CF-Root)? And that that resolved the issue for you?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Above was to make sure your phone be properly rooted. Then you can used mobile odin or darkyOTA to flash cf root. Once successed then used CWM recovery for backup/restore.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ogredani:
Ok, so I've unrooted easy rooting toolkit.

The CF-Root for me would be CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI8-v4.3-CWM4

* Is CWM Manager included in this version (4.3)? Or do I have to go through CVM recovery every time? It isn't clear from the first post.

* How do I unroot this if I would like to roll back?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
All versions of cf root came with CWM recovery and ready for you to use.

For roll back to stock: 1) used root explorer to delete CWM.app in system/app. 2) Flashed stock kernel. Voila.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gn00my:
Did NOT flash complete rom! Just the kernel
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nickporwal:
My Automatic brightness functionality stopped working after flashing KE8 kernel. I flashed it on villain ROM 1.1

I flashed back the KE7 kernel and now auto brightness is working fine. Please can anyone confirm this?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Im on stock KE7 rom using the KE8 kernel and auto brightness works fine. So it looks like its to do with villain rom ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] crypticc:
done thanks. Strange that mount -t yaffs2 or loop did not. But anyhow, thanks again
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] AFK_Matrix:
Hey got a small problem after using this guide.

I had rooted the phone using the old method of an insecure kernel, but I wanted CWM on my phone so have followed this guide.

I have also flashed the stock kernel and zimage to get rid of the yellow triangle and all went well.

BUT when the phone boots up it comes up with a an error saying:

The application Email (processcom.sec.android.widgetapp.emailwidget) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again.

But I don't have any email widgets on my screens so not sure what is happening?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jack_p75:
Hi someone can tell my if i make a nandroid backup later i can restore ill work i have cwm 3.7 k7
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kuikui:
Sorry,Can it use in ZSKE7 Kernel or will add it soon:)

Here is ZSKE7 Kernel ww w.multiupload.com/HTJDR2ID8Y

Thanks:)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shakeym:
Thanks for your work and have a beer on me,

Transaction ID: 4AD96201CM236111U.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] j3di:
Just flashed the CF KE8 Kernel over VillainROM 1.1, all playing very nicely together. Thanks Chainfire!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ithehappy:
Guys this is my first Android device and I wanna root it. So need your help guys. I have some query before rooting. I'd very much like to get them answered.

1- I am atm on XWKE8 CSC with Baseband DDKE2, Kernel version- 2.6.35.7, which is the default ROM of India. Now if I root which Kernel I need to use? If it is related to KE8, then in future if a firmware update comes, like KF1, do I need to root again with KF1 kernel?

2- I don't have any idea about rooting, especially what software's are needed in PC as well as on the Phone. So please tell the name of the software's needed or which guide should I follow? This, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056334 or this one posted on the First page?

3- Do I need to Factory reset my phone after or before rooting? Or will I lose any application after rooting?

4- It is written on the first page that, 'CF Root is still Beta...there will be issues'. So may I know what type of issues could I have?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ithehappy:
Thanks. I have finally found KE8.md5.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ithehappy:
Is it Alright?

OK, I think I have rooted it, but how to confirm? I am stating what I did, please tell me if anything is wrong, or went wrong,

1- Downloaded Odin3 v1.85 and Extracted

2- Downloaded KE8 Kernel.md5

3- USB Drivers were already installed, have Kies installed too.

4- Opened Odin3 and Clicked on PDA.

5- Selected KE8.tar.md5

6- Put the Phone in Download mode by holding Volume Down+Home+Power key. The Phone was in USB Debugging mode. On the Phone screen a Warning message appeared.

7- Connected the Phone by USB to PC. Pressed the Volume Up key as it was saying to Continue by pressing it. In Odin then it showed the connection. But before pressing the Vol Up key there wasn't showing any connection with Odin, when I pressed the Vol Up key, on the Phone screen a message appeared Downloading with a Big Android icon.

8- Then I Clicked Start.

9- Within just 10 seconds the Phone showed the Big Battery Charging icon! It didn't restart! Then I removed the USB and Turned On the Phone. But in the guide on the first page it said 'Wait till the Phone Reboot', so is anything wrong there? Why didn't it reboot?

This is the screen at the end which appeared, is it OK? How to confirm that I have done everything alright?

Is everything alright? Is there any way to check that the device is successfully rooted?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jack_p75:
Download to market superuser then titanium backup if your device have toot they work
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bkastel1:
If the phone is rooted they you have superuser application with a skull for icon in the Applications. check if you have it
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] deepsleo:
Automatic brightness functionality stopped

+1, I'm on stock Indian ROM though
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ithehappy:
No I don't have any added application after rooting.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mbroeders:
The steps you're following are correct. But do you have the KE8 firmware installed on your phone? If not, and you have the KE2 or KE7 installed, you should flash a different kernel (KE7). Otherwise try again, maybe it was just bad luck.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ithehappy:
I have tried it for second time and this time the Phone did restart. Yes I have KE8 installed. But still how will I confirm that I have successfully rooted it?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Aanze:
Thanks a lot for your amazing job Chainfire, as usual, I've been following your work on GTI900, now I'm glad to find you here too.

I was wondering, but not quite sure, if the insecure kernel was responsible for a light battery drain ? It seems to me that it lasts a little less longer than before on stock. It's no reproach though, just wanted to be sure..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ogredani:
What about the super user app?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] key_r:
Hello,

I'm from Brazil and I'm using this firmware: GT-I9100_ZTO_I9100UHKI1_I9100UHKI1_I9100ZTOKI1.tar (2.3.4).

This is the most recent unbranded official firmware in Brazil (launch in september 2011).

But nowadays (december 2011), which one is the best kernel version for this firmware?

1. The same "CF-Root-SGS2_CE_XEN_KI2-v4.2-CWM4.zip", from 3 months ago?

2. It could be possible to launch an especific KI1 kernel from this firmware to brazilians? (because still doesn't have this one on the first post).

Thanks and happy new year!

key_r
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Just use KI2 CF-Root. :)

There is no need to make CF-Root kernels for different regions, they are all the same kernel.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] key_r:
OK, Thx!

Have a good 2012!

key_r
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Cheers, you too. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ccmuha:
I used KL1 version to get root but I can't enter CWM recovery. It always goes to Android system recovery.

Tried to reboot into CWM recovery via ROM manager and this is what I get:

Android system recovery <3e>

-- Installing package...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.

After that it goes into Android system recovery again.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] EA1DDO_SGS2:
Hi,

KP2 is not working in my case.

From CF Root KK5 & Frankestein KWKK5 ROM, tryed CF Root KP2 and flashed good but then keeps reseting in a loop. Never ends.

So, I had to go back to KK5.

No idea why??

Anyone same problem?

Thanks, Maximo.

By the way, In this my first post here, I want to

big thank to ChainFire

for his great job done.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] arsenelu:
help please...

Hi Folks,

I read quite some threads about this and managed to adapt the phone some months ago.

Now I am looking for some newer version and maybe a custom rom. For i have some issues with my phone.

I just did a firmware update using Kies that brought me:

from:

android version: 2.3.3

baseband version: I9100XXKDJ

kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDD-CL161513

root@DELL103#2

build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKE2

to:

android version: 2.3.6

baseband version: I9100XXKI4

kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKK2-CL726411

root@DELL88#2

build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKK2

firmware: PAD:KK2/PHONE:KI4/CSC:KJ1 (LUX)

Question is, what file do i need to download?

Is it CF-Root-SGS2_XW_LUX_KJ1-v5.0-CWM5.zip ?

Thanks for any helpful answer.

Have a good years end and a splendid 2012!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ccmuha:
I think it's XWKE2.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] arsenelu:
Hi there, just did the samsung firmware upgrade, so the info has been changed in my initial question.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] looslip:
I'm still confused as to which kernel I should flash. I have UCKK6. Thanks very much and happy New Year!