yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sumeshd:
just waiting for kf4-cf kernel..momnt it arrives will flash kf4..any chances to get it today?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Annihlist:
I have the optus version also :-) I think the I9003 is the tegra version, just thought that the T might stand for tegra...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DJViking:
The magic

Where is the magic? I extracted the zImage from your modified kernel(KE2) and compared the file size to the extracted stock kernel. No difference.

There is supposed to be Superuser, Busybox, CWM and CWM Manager with this modified kernel. Wouldn't that increase file size? Aren't these additions actual programs that is installed on the phone when kernel is flashed, or? I am completely noob when it comes to Android (got my first Android phone 2 days ago), but have some knowledge of Linux.

I would like to see what kind of modifications you have made to the kernel. How can I compare the two zImage versions? Any Linux tools I could use?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] R4mrod:
This is probably going to be the all time stupidest question on this forum.

I downloaded Odin3-v1.85.zip and extracted it as per instructions.

Then I pressed the PDA button in order to "select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar" but I can't locate the CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar file in order to select it.

Where the feck is it located?......or am I missing something really simple (like a brain) :confused: :o
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sumeshd:
lol...u r supposed to extract it 1st..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sumeshd:
it dont come with busybox(as per my knowledge)superuser and cwm are small files i suppose..or else no idea..but what d heck..who cares!!u get cwm and root..what else does one want!!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
zImages are padded out with dummy data.

These things are all in the initramfs of the kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DJViking:
Because I want the Know-How. Comes with the territory of being a programmer.

That explains the file size. But how can I inspect it? Not that I don't trust Chainfire, I just want to know. Found a web page regarding rooting Android 2.3 using GingerBreak that Chainfire works. Does this application work for SGS2, and what does it exactly do?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Gingerbreak won't work on SGS2. It uses a kernel exploit in filesystem mount manager iirc.

You can try and strip apart the zImage using some of the stuff in the thread made by RyanZA in dev section, about separating intramfs from kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cmd512:
EU KF2 is out now as well. :-)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] thedalmeny:
Right :).

I've rooted my phone

I flashed XWKE7 from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Then i did the root from this thread.

I then reflashed WXKE7 with Odin, so i could then use CWM to reflash the zflash and get rid of the yellow icon on boot.. But when i reflashed WXKE7, CWM and Superuser applications were no longer present.

Any idea chaps?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] R4mrod:
Where from?

The Odin3-v1.85.zip only has the .exe and a .ini file on extraction. Where is the .tar file located?

I searched this forum and read the first 30 pages of this thread to try to find it :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TheGhost1233:
Third post from this thread. But you might want to do some more reading before starting with rooting.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nightranger73:
Have you flashed the kernel only (6MB) or the whole firmware?

Sent from my Galaxy SII

If you find this post usefull please press the "Thanks" button
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] R4mrod:
Ta m8:o :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Fidalgos:
:confused:Today I receive a tweet with this information from Samfirmware like this: KF4 is online today to Galaxy i9000 So... maybe tomorow KF4 is official:o

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

SamFirmware FIRMWARE: Samsung I9100 Firmware: I9100ZSKF4 Online! (Android 2.3.3)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ScooterPup:
Thank you Sir

Thanks man, works great, sent you a beer (Transaction ID: 21366418U9553013R)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ogdobber:
it is official (asia firmware) English and Chinese language only...

http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm

@SamFirmware

SamFirmware

FIRMWARE: Samsung I9100 Firmware: I9100ZSKF4 Online! (Android 2.3.3)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 619619:
His manner maybe wasn't the suitable one, but the op asked to be warned about new kernels, so, be good to each other bros :p

Now Chainfire will read and when he has the time will post an updated CF-ROOT for everybody to enjoy :cool:

The difference between current roms aren't abysmal too, so no need to hurry ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shingo86:
Vol down + home + power = download mode

Vol up + home + power = recovery mode
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Elementary, my dear Watson!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shingo86:
No offence intended. Just trying to tell the guy i quoted. As it's his 1st time hearing abt using up key to enter recovery.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Sorry. Don't misunderstand. A bit of humour is good while you don't laugh at anyone.

Otherwise, answering the same questions every day might be boring. :good:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -iNCEPTiON-:
Ok , I have located my Kernel

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPH-v5.2-CWM5.zip *** (*** = problems mounting secure storage) , i am confused if i should use it or just flash Siyah kernel , i guess thats rooted too ? and btw , i have insane chip if that does matter too?

Kindly help , dont just want to stuck my phone :) so need help before i proceed with this CF-Root
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Just to be sure:

1. You have the international SGS2 (GT-I9100)?

Not the Samsung Galaxy Ace as written in your signature, and not the GT-I9100P for which there is another XXLPH (Android 4.0.4) ROM available.

2. Your current ROM/PDA/kernel/Build version number is XXLPH?

You didn't mixed itup with the modem/Phone/baseband version, as the XWLP7 ROM contains XXLPH modem.

Please double check by dialing *#1234# into your phone and look at "PDA".

That is the value you have to search for.

3. XXLPH is very old ICS ROM. It was Android 4.0.3 AFAIK, so not affected by the brick-bug.

But flashing a "safe" kernel, such as SiyahKernel 4.1.5, is always recommended.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -iNCEPTiON-:
thanks for the respond..

Yes , i have a international version of SGS2 (GT-i9100), not samsung ace ofcourse :)

My Current ROM build version is i9100JPLPH (4.0.4) (Checked Via *#1234#)

I am trying to flash SiyahKernel 5.0.1 (Latest Version) and tried 4.1.5 Via Odin But it says Cannot Open Serial Port, I tried changing the serial port too but not working .. :(

I can try CF-ROOT file but i am worried that it is having problems mounting the secure storage...

Kindly Help :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Garner:
Help I have just flashed the LPB proper Kernel now it won't boot, it will only boot into download mode or cwm recovery. Please help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Dial *#1234# and tell us what you see as PDA, PHONE AND CSC
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
1. Don't use CF-Root kernel for XXLPH as it is based on another Android version (4.0.3) than yours (4.0.4).

2. Why serial port? You booted your phone into download mode, killed all Kies processes on your PC (using Task Manager), started Odin and attached the phone with the orginal USB cable from Samsung.

Or have I missed something?

Please check again that you have done everything according to the flashing instructons.

IMO, SiyahKernel v4.1.5 should work fine for your current firmware.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -iNCEPTiON-:
Just flash the ROM again .. and make sure the kernel you are flashing is compatible with your firmware :)

---------- Post added at 02:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:55 PM ----------

Yes I have followed the guide as you said :( but still giving me same error , i don't know why :(

Yes , i have a original cable from samsung which came with the box :(

SiyahKernel v5.0.1 will not work?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Cf-root lpz

Waiting for:

CF-Root-SGS2_LPZ-v5.6-CWM5

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Hehe ... good joke :laugh:

Dial *#1234# into the phone when it doesn't boot normally :good:

Ok, seems that you flashed the wrong CF-Root kernel.

Try to flash another (universal) kernel, such as SiyahKernel v4.1.5.

If that does not help, try to wipe cache (and Dalvik cache) in recovery.

If that does not help either, try to flash a stock ROM again.

If that does not work ... you may have to wipe data (factory reset).

Good luck !

---------- Post added at 11:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:59 AM ----------

In the meantime you can use another rooting method (liek this => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28178105) or flash PhilZ-CWM6 kernel for UHLPZ => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -iNCEPTiON-:
SiyahKernel v5.0.1 will not work?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Yes.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -iNCEPTiON-:
I have Finally Rooted My Phone Using PhilZ Guide :) and it was QUICK :)

I am currently on CyanogenMod 9.1.0 Stable Release.. :) I Feel Good With It , I hope it will give me good battery time :)

Thanks For All The Help :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eyal9911:
How to root 4.0.4 XWLPY for Germany using CF-ROOF?

Hi Guys,

CF-ROOF for 4.0.4: After upgrading my S2 I9100 to 4.0.4 I'm not sure whether this version in Germany is already supported, my phone details are as follows:

PDA: I9100WXLPY

PHONE: I9100XXLQ6

CSC: I9100VIALPF

From what I understood the CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPY-v5.6-CWM5.zip could do the job.

I would appreciate your feedback before I'm converting my phone into a brick...

Many thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Yes
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -iNCEPTiON-:
Yes thats correct , go for it :) Best Of LUck :):good:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Cf-root lpz

Have root with stock kernel + injected busybox 1.20 but I would like to have CF-ROOT LPZ to have my nandroid backups as always.

Waiting for Chainfire's CF-ROOT LPZ
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Waiting Chainfire to release root kernel for new stock JB 4.1.2 rom.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
You're right. Posted before having the great 4.1.2 for sure. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Gustorn:
The 4.1.2 kernel supposedly has the MMC_CAP_ERASE brick problem too, so one more reason to wait for Chainfire's kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] switchgott:
@chainfire

Is it easy to create your cf-root kernel from orginal XXLJS stock one?

@078gregory

Sorry.dont know :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Sir, do you know xda rules? Never ask for ETA, never.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hello_dbm:
PDA : XWLPW(India) is not available, can I please request for the same :o
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] budtkr:
I too awaiting Cf-root XWLPW 5.6... I have 4.0.4 on my s2, and want to make sure it all works... Some help here would be appreciated...

My s2,

Pda : I9100XWLPW

phone : I9100XXLQ6

csc : I9100PSLP6

thanx in advance guys:mad:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As there is no CF-Root kernel for XWLPW available ATM, you can use PhilZ-cwm6 kernel (=> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270) - in post #2 there you can find a rooted stock kernel for XWLPW-DBT. That will work fine for your ROMs.

Just flash the zip file in stock recovery and be happy.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] budtkr:
Thanks man... Didnt mean that unhappy smiley last post:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] crispixfr:
XXLSJ 4.1.2

Can you create a CF kernel for XXLSJ 4.1.2 please ?

THX !!!

:confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] itudor:
Thanks

Thanks chainfire for your work. Transaction ID: 0RJ07022BX339174X.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] budtkr:
After i have flashed this kernal, can i Flash the new rom with just cwr, without odin installed on pc or must i have odin on pc?? Thanks guys
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Usually, a custom ROM comes as CWM-flashable zip file, so use the CWM recovery to flash it.

If the ROM comes as Odin-flashable tar/md5 file, you can use Mobile Odin app for flashing.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pdario:
I'm sorry, but I don't know where to find the stock kernel for my LPY device to remove the triangle; I only found the whole ROM package, but when I flashed it I lost all root access, so I reflashed CF-root

Can anybody help?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] fr3nlysmil3:
To remove triangle you can use triangle away app by chainfire available in the original development
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pdario:
I saw it, but it has to be paid... I think I can do it myself, if I find the correct file.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
TriangleAway app is a paid app in the Play store - correct.

But here at xda, chainfire has posted a free version => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494114&highlight=triangleaway (the apk file is attached to the first post)

Alternatively you can flash just the kernel (zImage) from the ROM file with Odin or Mobile Odin app.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pdario:
You mean I can take the original tar and delete all files apart zImage? Would it work? I'll try the apk, anyway. Tnx

[EDIT]

I tried the APK, but it says "cannot find hidden partition. Are you using ICS?".

I'm using Android 4.0.4 and CF-ROOT LPY
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] andreasb29:
Hi which Kernel should I use for this Firmware? PDA: I9100XWLPW CSC:I9100DBTLPI
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As there is no CF-Root kernel for XWLPW, have a look into PhilZ-cwm6 kernel thread => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270

In post #2 you will find XWLPW-DBT.

Use zip file and flash it in stock recovery.

Good luck !

---------- Post added at 07:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:18 PM ----------

Ok ... try to flash SiyahKernel (v4.1.5 or latest v5.0.1).

If this does not help, then you may have to flash the ROM again to "repair" your Hidden partition.

Have you ever flashed a pit file with re-partition option in Odin?

I hope you don't.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pdario:
I was going to give Phil's kernel a try: will it work the same?

No, I never selected re-partition in Odin. I only once tried flashing the whole stock LPY TIM ROM I found.

Thanks a lot for support!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
In SiyahKernel, there is a "special" support for TriangleAway app, so that it can show the state of the phone directly and is able to reset the counter without rebooting into a special mode.

Maybe that can "fix" your TA issues.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MacDrunk:
and for this one is there a cd root ------------> 4.1.2 XXLSJ Firmware
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As long as there is no CF-Root kernel for XXLSJ, please use PhilZ-cwm6 kernel for XXLSJ => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270

It's also a rooted stock kernel - very similar to CF-Root kernels.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Casastr:
+1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Is cf-root saga over?

I wonder if the cf-root saga is over. For a quite a long time we don't get any cf-root. Last one was for LPY.

No cf-roots for firmwares: LPZ, LQ2 (4.0.4) nor for the leak firmware LSJ (4.1.2).

I've been using Philz for a while and it's ok, but I miss the cf-root method together with CWM manager and the kind of nandroid backups I got with it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Tanis64:
Hope this is not the end.

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] airpd:
Hello, i'm on stock baseband i9100XXLQ6, build number XWLPY, after applying CF-Root the phone stays AWAKE 24/7 i get around 21 hours of battery per 100% charge. Is it normal ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mihai.onu94:
Hi! Which version works for pda:lph/phone:lpe/csc:lph (oro) android 4.0.4?? I'm new to the samsung world, since now I used a htc desire and the thins were completely different.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] blueridgedog:
moving from HTC EVO to SGS2

Ok, 600+ posts in this thread...I have a brand new SGS2 on boost mobile:

Android 4.0.4

Build IMM76I.FI22

Hardware version D710.10

This is vastly different than rooting my old Evo.

Will this root work and which file should I use?

Beer money on hand....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cruz007:
xwlq3

Hy what kernel can I flash,I install Xwlq3 ukrain firmware,and now I want to root my phone,and so far...that is the most easy,brickbug safe and safe way to do.Tnx in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] whiskerp:
Use PhilZ XWLQ3 rooted pure stock kernel with brick bug removed and Touch CWM added. If you flash the signed Zip in 3e recovery it will not set the triangle. See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=31310884.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cruz007:
But if I flash .tar over the odin,i don't get root...so I have to root after flashing kernel,or..?Or do I have to download .zip file,and then..?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] whiskerp:
As I said use the zip file version. Download it to SD card and then boot into recovery and install the zip. You don't need to use Odin or the tar version at all.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Cf-root anymore?

I wonder if the cf-root saga is over. For a quite a long time we don't get any cf-root. Last one was for LPY.

No cf-roots for firmwares: LPZ, LQ2, LQ3 (4.0.4) nor for the leak firmware LSJ (4.1.2).

I've been using Philz for a while and it's ok, but I miss the cf-root method together with CWM manager and the kind of nandroid backups I got with it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] XxReApErxX:
So, I can´t use this root metod with the I9100XWLQ2 firmware from october? Which root metod should I try? (the ¨Root Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel¨ does not work for me)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Try Philz, it's ok. Or flash superuser and busybox signed from stock recovery
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dr.pythagora:
is there any cf-root working with the canadian model GT-I9100M (ics 4.0.3)?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Mad Medik:
Hi Chainfire,

You can add my name to the above list. I'm trying to update my dad's S2 for him but the most recent stock is LD3. Would be great if you could release one!

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
There will be no more CWM-based CF-Roots. I regret ever bothering with it.

If all you need want is root - just flash the latest CF-Root kernel, boot it once, then flash back the official Samsung kernel of the firmware you're using.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] RovG:
Hi CF,

Please will you share your concerns & regrets re: CWM, so that we may learn & understand too.

TIA
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Tanis64:
So thats the end of it :crying:

But i can understand you this would have been an neverending story.

Thanks a lot for all the work and time you've invested over the last year('s) !:good::good::good::good:

Regards

Christopher
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Thank you anyway.

It was good while it lasted.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rila:
What do you want to do?

If all you want to do is root then it is better to install CWM signed and SU + Bussybox also signed and you will have root. I use the same software version and it works realy good that way.

Look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] A5D:
help

i have rooted my phone already now i want cwm recovery so that i can flash roms

should i go with cf-root or philz cwm recovery

also does this cf root safe to flash ie will it cause yellow triangle error??

my kernel version is jplpf im running ics 4.0.3 stock rooted rom

if i flash this kernel on my prerooted fone will it harm my device
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mbbauk:
Abz

Hi

Thanks for the hard work how can i get CF-Root-SGS2_xxxxx(KE5) -v4.0-CWM4.zip. to root my phone

thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Mad Medik:
LOL... you might want to read the last 4 or 5 posts before yours...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As there is no CF-Root kernel for your ROM, download and flash PhilZ-cwm6 kernel.

There you will find "JPLPF-OJP ICS 4.0.3".

Use the zip file, flash it in stock recovery, then your phone will stay rooted with permanent CWM recovery.

And you can flash custom ROMs.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Vandercoolie:
Screwed up sowwy

Hi everybody maybe you guys can help me cause i dont know what to do anymore.

I was running new Omega 16.2 on Philzz kernel 1.73 and updated to philzz 1.75...then my phone stopped totally sceen went dead ... now i went back to stock rom ...this is what i got installed

Model nmb....GT-I9100

Android 4.0.3

Baseband I9100XXLPQ

Kernel 3.0.15-I9100XXLP6-CL72050

Buildnumb IML74K

Cant get it to be rooted and am cleuless wich root kernel to use for this cause i have a nandroid backup from my omega but cant get into the proper recovery mode or root my phone...after several tries i even got the message kernel upload crash mode on my device...dont know what to do anymore...oneklick method doesnt work and odin i need a proper tar file and dont know how to get it from a zip file to complicated... so if somebody can give me some good instructions on how to solve this and get back to my omega back up....thnxs;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
You could have just flashed the previous kernel version in ODIN instead of flashing a stock ROM.

Your phone just had a SOD.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Vandercoolie:
Ok my bad but cant change it ....or can i???...still need to get my phone rooted so i can go back to nandroid back-up...anny suggestions???:crying:oooh and for your information i did flash back to previous kernel before all this happened but my screen stayed like that even though i went back to Philz 1.73 did help me at all....so what to do....help would be apreciated bro....thnxs for the responce
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
In post #8 you will find "CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXX_LP6-v5.2-CWM5.zip" ... flash this kernel with Odin to your phone.

Then you have root and CWM recovery.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] z.alimohamed:
I have the following firmware and not sure which CF-Root to flash. Please advice me.

I9100XWLPU_I9100OJVLPF_AFR

Is this one the correct file to flash?

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEZ_LPU-v5.6-CWM5.zip

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Nkrl:
Hi,

got Galaxy S2 today and updated it

My buildnumber is XWLQ2. But i can't find any cf kernel with LQ2.

What should i do now?

Thx
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Sandzak385:
Flash siyah kernel v5.0.1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Nkrl:
kk thx mate
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Yes, this should work for your ROM :good:

Good luck !