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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] digitalH:
Hi everybody.

My gf just bought her SGS2 (in china she is chinese) and the phone comes with superuser installed. I couldnt install Titanium backup though, maybe no busybox problem.

I would like to make a clean install, at least have busybox and CWM installed, but im affraid to ruin something.

I need to keep the chinese language available.

From that, what can I do ? I could flash a new rom but i know it wont come with chinese language.

If i change the kernel will the chinese language disapear ?

The phone infos:

PDA: I9100DXKG4

Phone: I9100XXKE7

CSC: I9100OZSKF4

Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-I9100DXKG4-CL431122root@DELL145 #2

Build number: GINGERBREAD.DXKG4

Thank you a lot, i cant wait to find a solution because the chinese phone comes with a lot of chinese crap installed on it...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] clickinfo:
Help

Hello, I flashed with Kernel GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XXKI4_I9100XEUKH2_I9100XXKI4.tar Kernel_I9100XXKI4.tar which root is good for the CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4? thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lancez:
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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] digitalH:
Thanks, but my gf doesnt understand those stuff and me cant read chinese ha. I dont really feel like blindly flashing some rom or kernel.

The language stuff is inside the Kernel ?

I prefer dont install a new rom, but just flash a kernel to have CWM and busybox, its enough. I just wonder what kernel would be ok...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lancez:
well, in that case, KG5 kernel in the first post will do just fine.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] digitalH:
Thanks I'll try the XX_OXA_KG5

EDIT:

I just flashed the kernel, everything is working fine but now I got that yellow shade on the left. Any idea how to remove it ?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lrcquest:
Post installing the CF-Root (for KI3) & the cwm, is there any way to go back to stock rom & recovery?

Are there any methods to go back to the stock state in case the equipment has to be taken to samsung service for warranty reasons or is it that the warranty cannot be claimed after changing to the new recovery?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
You can get your stock Rom and/or kernel from Intratech's thread..

And yes, the reason for needing to reflash stock would be for warranty reasons if you have to send your phone in.. ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lrcquest:
yes, i have the stock 2.3.3 rom backed up from intratech's post, but will this flash return me back to my stock recovery??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
I hope so for both of us :)

I'm on XWKI8 now, but have still got my KH3 backup on my internal Sd, "just in case" :D

Form all I read, it is correct :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
No, the language stuff is not on the kernel, it is some where on the ROM.

So, choose the best fitting/nearest CF-Root kernel to your ROM and flash it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ygor.almeida:
Hi

I found a problem - i cannot use QtADB software ( hxxp: // qtadb.wordpress.com ) with his Kernel. Right now just SiyahKernel works great. Can you please take a look and see how to add the use of this software correctly under your system.

hxxp: // xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=683223 Some explanation of problem and how to fix it.

Thanks a lot for your help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ajocius:
Have the same question actually...

I found following explanations, but they are difficult to understand for a noob:

1. It means you always have root over "adb shell", without going through "su" or "rootsh" commands.

2. Secure kernel doesn't allow for ADB support (only in recovery), whereas insecure does.

What is that "adb shell" or "su" or "rootsh" ? I understood from instructions on first page that all I need to Odin program on PC and right kernel file... My kernel is KI8 and the only file I found in this thread was insecure. Still can not figure what should I do:

1. Just run Odin and load KI8 insecure kernel and do not worry about anything.

2. Wait for secure version?

3. Other
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Red_Vex:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1309301

Is this a cf root problem related?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] x625:
hello!

im on my stock firmware KJ2 2.3.5. cf root for my firmware not realeased yet.

is there any way to keep my orginal stock kernel but have all goodies of CFroot (root+su+cwm+cwm app)?

I read first posts that says can flash zImage through flash kernel.

but i dont know can I flash my stock kernel zImage file in cwm app(flash kernel) after flashing CFroot ki4. v4.4 via odinin ??? is this safe? (i dont want briek my phone) and after doing this way does cwp+su+cwm app remain in my phone and have their functionality?

hope someone help

ty
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] firefds:
there is no problem to do what you want. it is safe
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] richyy74:
@Chainfire

Titanium backup was updated today with the ability to extract individual apps and data from cwm5 backups. Maybe you could consider using cwm5 as that can be a useful feature.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] x625:
does cwp+su+cwm app remain in my phone and have their functionality?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] waxflax:
Hello to all,

I've never rooted my phones and it's finally time that I'm going to do this to my SG2.

There's only one problem ... I do not know how!!

Can someone maybe clearly explain this to me? And tell me what i need?

Baseband-version: I9100XXKl1

Kernelversion: 2.6.35.7-l9100CEKl2-CL586309root@DELL147 #2

Thank you very much if you can! :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] robertus23:
hello

i have new Galaxy s2 with this kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100BUKG2-CL342890 root@DELL102 #2(android 2.3.3) and i don`t know which CF-Root can i install with odin

please help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Edwrib:
Pls, can update to cwm5?

Because Titaniumbackup only extract apps from cwm5.

Ty
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] manu_katz:
Hi there ! Hope to found a KJ1 CF-Root soon from Chainfire ! ;-)

Just a question to Chainfire : will you transpose your CF-Root to Samsung Note :

1) of course ! I will work on it just when the Note arrives.

2) Perhaps, one day. Who knows...

3) Certainly not, I'm a SGS 1 and 2 lover !

Lol!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
If you take the time to read the first post, Chainfire has explained it all.. there you will find the kernel you need & the program "Odin" if you don't already have it..

Follow the instruction to the letter, and you cannot go wrong.. ;)

Happy flashing :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As your BUKG2 is 2.3.3, the CF-Root kernels for ZS_OZS_KG2 and JP_XSG_KG2 may work fine for you.

But please make a backup of all you do not want to lose before flashing.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
Saw in the themes section that many themes have problems to work with kernel with CWM5.

It's something related an CWM5 bug and all of them are now searching CWM4 kernels to flash... :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Bmsone:
Branded firmware?

Does this work with a branded firmware?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Igor 3:
I cannot find root for KJ1 :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aceofclubs:
Are you serious!!??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Igor 3:
Ok, after reading about 20 pages back it seams that

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_KI4-v4.4-CWM4.zip will work as well.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
Cf-root will only change your kernel..

If you flash the correct kernel for build number, you should be fine.. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] khal_nayak:
im on

android: 2.3.5

baseband: KI4

kernel: KJ2

which patched kernel would be most compatible?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Read the latest page and find that for yourself... That question as been answered more then 100 times..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] robertus23:
thank you man
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bodivas:
7JA09560BB403735N

Thanks Chaine., it's my debt:D

your intention to support Galaxy Note? to the fact that I save so much time with nandroid backup..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Wiley87:
Hello all, thankyou for all the detailed threads in advance, I just have a quick problem that hopefully someone can help me out with.

I followed the steps in post one, flashing a BVKH2 kernel, which seemed to work as the yellow triangle is now present on reboot.

HOWEVER, when I ran Titanium Backup, it said "i could not acquire root privileges". I assume this means somehow I have gone wrong?

Please could someone help!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nutley:
Hi

Hopefully this is a quick and easy question for someone.

I'm on Orange kernel BVKH2 and it looks like the KH1 kernel is the one to go for to get root but is it releatively easy to go back to the original Orange kernel? and would this remove the yellow triangle/flash count?

Cheers
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
If you have the original stock kernel then yes. Also, the only thing that removes the flash count is a jig.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nutley:
Great thanks for the quick reply! is it possible to extract the kernel or download it from somewhere? Apologies if this is the wrong place for this.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Check out Intratech's stock rom thread for that. ;)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
You can use Root Check (free app from the Market) to check if your phone is successfully rooted.

If rooted, then you may clear app cache of Titanium Backup.

If not rooted, then you should flash the CF-Root kernel again.

As your BVKH2 is 2.3.3, CF-Root kernel for XW_MOT_KG1 should work fine for you.

Remember to backup everything you do not want to lose before flashing.

And if you want to get rid of the yellow triangle after flashing, then follow Chainfire's instructions in the second post.

Good luck !

---------- Post added at 04:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:51 PM ----------

Same suggestion for you:

As BVKH2 is 2.3.3, CF-Root kernel XW_MOT_KG1 should work fine for you.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Wiley87:
KH2 insecure and secure are available, however my post prior to yours shows that I have run into a problem, so hopefully someone can shed some light onto why I don't seem to have root yet have the yellow exclamation mark indicator.

---------- Post added at 06:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:54 PM ----------

thankyou for your reply, i really do appreciate it. used to have a Hero and everything was a lot different. switched from the Hero to iPhone (don't ask why) and have thankfully come back to Android. Just a bit rusty on what i'm doing! thanks again, will be getting paid next month so will donate to all that has helped, including yourself.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] manu_katz:
Hey, a KJ2 XEF just came out ! The link : http://www.sammobile.com/showthread.php?t=23

I hope the KI8 CF-Root will be good enough to test this new firmware before Chainfire is back...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
I actually got back 24 hours ago or so.

If I don't forget, I'll check it out tomorrow. Lot's of things to take care of.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] polys_a:
Hello guys.

Just moved to Galaxys S II from Nexus S. A lot easier way to root from the Nexus but some time complicate.

My kernel is XWKJ1, As you can see theirs no CF-Root for this version. Can be rooted using an old one or should I wait for a new release?

Thanks in advance

Polys
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lancez:
You can use KI8 as a temp
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Powi:
Hi guys,

I have a similar problem my phone kernel version is WKDD can you please give me a advise what CF-Root version can I use as I can't found the proper one.

I put on the insecure wkdd kernel by Chainfire but when I try to root with superoneclick it's start but after a few second will freeze the without rooted my phone :(

Please give me some advise..

Thank you in advance..

Janos
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
I recommend to flash a newer ROM and then flash the corresponding CF-Root kernel to get it rooted.

You can find Official Firmwares in Intratech's thread.

Good luck!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] manu_katz:
Hey Chainfire, great to see you're still alive ! :D

The KI8 CF-Root is ok to install ROOT on KJ1 or KJ2 until you'll give us a dedicated version for those versions.

Thanx again for everything you make for us !! Chainfire rules !! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Powi:
Thanks for a quick respond. Thought I got the latest Rom

Android ver.:2.3.4

Based: XXKI1

Kernel: 2.6.35.7...........XWKDD-CL161513

Build number: XWKI4

is there any other kernel verson apart from Chainfire secured kernel what I could safety use to root my phone. Preferably kernel version what already rooted as superoneclick doesn't works properly... sorry I'm quite new all this android things...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] polys_a:
Perfect. working thanks for the help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
CF Root was the easier way for rooting with CWM recovery in one go.

S2 Root 1.5.1 in another rooting method especially you are wanted to test other rooted kernel. I used it to unroot and clean up the SU and BB rubbish . Then flashed the rooted kernel(eg speedMOD kernel) with the SU and BB came with this rooted kernel.

Myself After I flashed to xwkj1 ROM, I used S2 Root to root the phone fellow flashed the siyah 1.2.1 kernel. So I have a fast and efficient kernel with CWM 5.0.2.7.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
CF-Roots posted for KJ1 and KJ2. Both untested. Let me know if they work :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Gilg@mesh:
just tested KJ2 and it works :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] manu_katz:
+1

Chanfire, you should change your post name (and add KJ1/2).
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MrGibbage:
When I go to Settings->About Phone->Kernel version all I have is 2.6.35.11. I don't have anything like I9100XXKG1-CL349526 after the kernel version (US t-mobile, if that matters). My baseband is T989UVKID and Build number is GINGERBREAD.UVKID. Which file would I use?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
None, this is only for unbranded / international SGS2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] awjunk:
Chainfire. Good to have you back online. Hope you enjoyed a break somewhere. Just wondering if you have plans to update CWM to v5.

Thanks for all the continued work. Much appreciated.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] umarian:
thans man its work on KJ2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
It's compiling now for CF-Root v5 for Galaxy Note... CF-Root for SGS2 will also be updated once I have everything up and running properly.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sccip:
+1 Tested and approved
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] awjunk:
Sweet. Looking forward to it.

Thanks for the quick updates, as always.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Thanks, Chainfire !

KJ1 installed successfully.

Everything works fine.

EDIT:

XW_KJ2 also works fine on my phone.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Tickie:
Which CF-Root should I use for this Kernel....

Android Version

2.3.4

Kernel version

2.6.35.7-I9100UHK12-CL553601

I was looking at the KI2, but could be very wrong... help ...

Tickie
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
It's an I, not a 1 so you would be correct in choosing CF-Root KI2.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mdrizal:
my phone is

PDA : I9100GDZKI1

PHONE : I9100GDZKI1

CSC : I9100GOLCKI1

Running 2.3.5

i just try

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-42-v4.2-CWM4

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-42-v4.2-CWM4

but my phone dead and brick... can anyone help me choose which one?

thx
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
You must have done something seriously wrong if your phone doesn't turn on after flashing a kernel. First time I hear of this.

How did you flash it?

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] micmaccc:
I9100G?

:eek:

i think your's is I9100G, so u must be bricked

try look here http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2055624&hl=I9100G
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mdrizal:
yes same with me..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] micmaccc:
I9100G?

try this

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2055624&hl=I9100G

:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mdrizal:
guys now my phone in stable mod... im using this kernel..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18972162#post18972162

but when im installing miui rom, my phone brick again..

but somehow im using cwm 5.0.2.6 recovery.. and i have backup my original rom,

but why my phone brick with miui rom? hmmm
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Tickie:
Question on which

Which CF-Root should I use for this Kernel....

Android Version

2.3.3

Kernel version

2.6.35.7-I9100BOKG2

There are two of them listed...

OZS-KG2

XSG-KG2

Thanks...:confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cocchiararo:
any chance the KI8 version has something wrong with its CWM ?

i tried to flash SMOD10 with it, and i got stuck on the boot screen (can get into recovery and download mode tho).

Another user had the same issue, but he manually installed cwm5 (dunno how), and it worked.

--

EDIT: might have been a false alarm, reinstalled ki8, rooted with siyah (newer CWM), and SMOD got me stuck nonetheless, so i think its SMOD's issue
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
ZS_KG2 should work fine for you, as it is also 2.3.3.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] RedWave31:
Hello Everyone!

I'm looking for a way to backup a stock kernel prior to rooting/flashing....

I successfully flashed my phone using chainfire method, then swapped to Siyah.

I've come across a XXKI3 Kernel, that MAY be compatible with mine.

However, i've got a i9100P (NFC European Version by Orange France) and, despite having NO PB AT ALL, would at least make a total backup of a friend's identical phone before tweaking.

I've searched but found nothing with "backup stock kernel" that would allow me to do a proper dumb WITHOUT ADB or weird stuff (besides odin that i can handle)

ANY clue appreciated!

+

I noticed there's almost, if none, NFC thread. I know nfc phones are, like, rare?

Is anybody interrested in the apk of the NFC app or stuff like that?

Cause I asked engineers at my provider, they said that NFC would only be activated in 4.0, but the nexus with 2.3.7 is already there....

And i would love that!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] khal_nayak:
i have the sgs2 with kj2 kernel and noticed the download mode jig doesn't reset the binary count and so the yellow triangle remains but im able to goto download mode using jig, only thing is the binary count doesn't erase so the yellow triangle keeps coming
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] micmaccc:
read

you really should read...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] khal_nayak:
im aware of that but in older kernels and rooted kernels i was able to get rid of the triangle simply by plugging in the jig which now only put the phone in download mode and thats about it
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
I suggest that you may flashed a ROM containing the new bootloader.

This new bootloader "blocks" the Jig from working properly.

You can just flash the old bootloader and test your Jig again.

In Intratech's thread, you can find the old bootloader and a short description of how to flash => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

Have a look at the second post (Official Firmwares), red text in a grey box.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] micmaccc:
reset with jig

if you'd only read...u would find this...

:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] khal_nayak:
anything important or great between new and old bootloader?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
The new bootloader blocks the Jig from working properly.

The old does not.

I do not know any other major difference.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] isotoper:
I heard that any Kernel version should be compatible with any rom.

If I have KH3 based rom, should I install the KH3 kernel or it doesn't have a connection and I should install the latest kernel ?

What is the best practice ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
Read though the first post, Chainfire has explained that the build number should match the kernel number ;)

Others might do other wise, but that is at there own risk, and not after the advice from the author of this thread :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lkhz:
Sorry for Noob Qustion.

Where can i find CWM Manager ? It it market app ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
It's included within the kernels.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes, use that one. Or you can update your rom version first and then use the matching CF-Root kernel.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angelossssss:
Ok i got a little confused.

I flashed the cf-root kernel (CF-Root-SGS2_XW_CLK_KF3-v4.0-CWM4) some time ago and then i flashed the Cognition 1.6 rom.

I want to update my kernel to the latest one but i cant see any newer KF3 v4.+ to download. I can find only the v4.0 and i already have this one.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Hmm ...

...you are running on:

ROM: Cognition S2 1.6

Kernel: Nimphetamine 2.6.35.11

Wrong thread?

Please have a look at Cognition ROM or Nimphetamine threads for new versions.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] SGSLover:
KJ3/KJ4

Hi Chainfire,

will there be a CF-Root for Kernel KJ3 and KJ4 be available soon?

Thx for your great work!

Greetings from Germany

zImage added from "I9100BUKJ3_I9100VD2KI2_VD2"
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] angelossssss:
You mean that i cant flash cf-root with cognition rom?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] todin:
chainfire..

im using ur kf1 kernel which using su 2.3...

but at the market there is update for su 3.0 shud i upgrade it? will it interrupt anything?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes you can, just match the base on which the rom is running with the correct CF-Root kernel.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes you can update it, :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] LeoMar75:
Thanks a lot!

Another question, as i am doing a backup of factoryfs.rfs i just typed from CWM

adb shell rootsh
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p9 of=/sdcard/factoryfs.rfs bs=4096

and everythings went well!

Now i'd like to backup zImage as well.. what is the dev/block i should use?