yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] fasst:
Problem:

CWM can't access external_SD and I'm shure it did earlier, but not after a kernel update messed with it.

Maybe recovery.fstab in \etc is screwed up.

If someone could give me recovery.fstab were they have verified that they can access external_SD I would really appreciate it.

Or maybe some other solutions?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drelite08:
Also waiting for cf kernel for XXKI4
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] musashiro:
hi.... im new to s2 and i recently used cfroot on my galaxy tab...

whats the difference between secure and insecure mode??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Ditch the rom and ditch KIES, wipe everything and flash another stock firmware via ODIN as described in Intratech's thread or flash a custom rom (which is what I would do). Then you will be able to root 100%.

Plain and simple. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
This question had been answered numerous times in the previous 10 pages of this thread. Even by Chainfire himself.

Please learn to read and find answers for yourself, or at least search.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BULL3TPR00F:
+1 on waiting for XXKI4 CF-Root. Hopefully you can get the time to supply that :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Whats wrong with XWKI4 ? Is XXKI4 2.3.5 ? Linky linky ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mariotme:
there you go m8

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1310037
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BULL3TPR00F:
Yes sirrrrr XXKI4 is 2.3.5. I tried flashing the XXKI3 CF-Root but didnt seem to work for me (if thats normal then cool lol)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dragon135:
@Chainfire: I won't flash XXKI4 until you provide the CF-Root .. :cool:

Please, please.. :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
And it is newer than XWKI8 ?

EDIT: If you're really luck I'll update tonight.

I wish Samsung kept their naming scheme proper... lol...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BULL3TPR00F:
It came out LITERALLY one day before KI8
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 3py0n:
Thanks!!!! Man...I was so scared to do it....but it was so easy :D

Now time to remove all those pesky bloatware...and wondering which ROM I should flash.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
XX_XEO_KI4 posted
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drelite08:
According to intra this will be the official .5 release soon via kies. Its already available through kies test mode.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BULL3TPR00F:
Is anyone else on this forum with Bell?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shahed26:
Thanks for the XX_XEO_KI4 :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tietherope:
Using the Bell version on Rogers. Don't know if you are looking for someone specifically on the network or just with the Bell version of the phone.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drelite08:
Thank you chainfire :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BULL3TPR00F:
Update: Omg holy effing crap after 12 hours of trying to root the new firmware it finally works! I dont even know wtf i did differently :s
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
No worries, glad you got it sorted. :D

I would suggest VillainROM btw. ;)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DarkNiz:
Does anyone know what the difference is between XXKI3 and XXKI4? No one seems to know.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Intratech says its slightly faster all round than KI3. So I guess worth an upgrade. ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DarkNiz:
Cool, thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aaronkoshy:
Followed instructions but now CWM downgraded?

Big fan of your work. Will do a quick run through. Upgraded galaxy s2 Branded to 3 to KI4. Then Cf rooted it. Worked great but with triangle which i thought was fine. Unfortunately got carried away with freezing and froze TW launcher without substitute, After trying to install apk which just failed (most likely due to intensive freezing) i flashed with KI4 XU treating it as if I wanted to get rid of triangle.

Following flash everything is as stock.. CWM is there but it is an older version (it is blue instead of the nice orange). I did put the CF root image in the root of SD card with corresponding to KI4 but when i choose option for "apply update" on CWM it does not show up. The only options on my CWM are apply update, factory settings & reboot

So am I right in thinking that I need to UPDATE my CWM (so how do i do that) to then flash kernel to get back root status. I have checked and fin that I am unable to give super user to programs.

Appreciate any help given.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
You only have stock recovery at the moment, not CWM. Anyways you shouldn't use apply update option in recovery, choose zip from sd card its what you need.

To get CWM back you need to flash CF-Root kernel again via ODIN.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] SirRomie:
I'm sure it has already been posted, but could someone please help answer this? I have looked it up but found no simple answer, if someone could provide a simple answer it would be very much appreciated.

What is the difference between flashing CF-root on this thread vs flashing root in intratech's official firmware thread? Any benefits to one over the other, or are they completely different? Thanks in advance! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Chainfire's rooting method is easier, as you only need the corresponding CF-Root kernel an flash it to your phone. And there is ClockWorkMod Manager (CWM) included, with some nice extras (extended recovery mode, additional backup functionality, etc.).

Intratech's rooting method is a little bit more "manually" work, but you do not care about a special ROM or kernel version. You just need the stock kernel from your ROM (provided by Intratech or self-extracted and re-tarballed zImage).

So, for non-experts, I would recommend using Chainfire's method ... if you can get the corresponding CF-Root kernel.

---------- Post added at 08:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:43 AM ----------

PHONE / Modem is different: XXKI3 => XXKI4 !

For me, the newer XXKI4 modem performs a little bit better, as I could be faster online after switching from WLAN to mobile connection.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DarkNiz:
Cool. I just installed JKAY themes, so I am hesitant to flash just yet :p
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Its not going to interfere with any mods you have installed. So don't worry.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Geks just updated to KI4 from the Intra's thread...all good so far..but when i try to flash through odin the KI4 root it says everything has passed reboots to the main screen but still no root...can you shed a light please? (im trying it again by the way)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Which KI4 did you flash?

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DarkNiz:
I wish that was true :-/

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18589171&postcount=3321
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
XXKI4

Firmware info

PDA:XXKI4

PHONE: XXKI4

Date: 27/09/2011

Android 2.3.5

XEO (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/SKUPDRAOKL

that one
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Pretty sure that's to do with the actual firmware, not the modem.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
So you flashed CF-Root XXKI4? Or XWKI4?

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
XXKI4 the new one that he has
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Ok cool, can you try to boot to recovery via the button combo?

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
yeah....what im doing now though im trying Franky package to see if it matches better with the cf root...i let you know how i get on

EDIT: Got it working now....Never thought i be happy seeing that yellow triangle...Thanks Geks...Nice hat by the way..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Haha, awesome! Glad its all sorted out, being rooted is the only real way of enjoying an Android device.

Click that Thanks button when you can mate. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
all done mate...;) now i can see what kinda beauties i can play around with on this build..thanks again
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Install official rom.

Full wipe your sgs2 (save backup in computer duh!)

Flash cf-root ki8, flash the old bootloader

And run sg2 tool 1.5.1

I had the same problem and worked this way!

Or:

Make sure u have superuser3.0.5 because older versions have nasty bugs

Download superuser from rom manager and install zip from clockwork recovery!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] under18:
ok..im new user s2.

my kernal : I9100XWKF1

so i can choose : CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.zip (5.97 MB) ?

after flash this CF-root, then i can install any ROM out there just using CWM?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Correct.

Do always follow instructions given by the ROM dev, and you shouldn't have any issues.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] under18:
thanks geko..

1 more.. after i flash above KF1-v4.0. what is v4.0?

why other version got 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
1st post explains what the filenames mean.

Anyways KF1 is quite an old kernel, don't worry though. You only need it to get root, then once you go to install a custom rom you will probably be advised to flash a different kernel which is recommended for that rom.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] under18:
if u said KF1 old kernel, then should i update through KIES for new firmware 1st?

when connected to kies, it ask to update to KI2.

so i can use CF-Root-SGS2_CE_XEN_KI2-v4.2-CWM4.zip -(6.29 MB) later ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
KIES is a messy piece of software, if I was you I wouldn't use it at all. Just flash firmware via ODIN.

To be honest don't worry about updating, all you need is to get rooted so you can do a backup.

Then you can just flash the rom of your choice by following the dev's instructions.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] under18:
if like that, then no need to update.

this my project during weekend to root. workday cannot do it.

later no time to play2 with it. already buy USB jig as backup plan if anthing happen.

last time rooting my milestone take 6 hour as its complex and dangerous. hehe
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] mgmate:
Not me. I currently download Battery indicator PRo and i get all the possible values (the free version should also do the trick).

Regards,

MGMATE
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Beowulf_pt:
This is a bit off-topic but I was wondering if you can easily get BLN functionality implemented in a kernel that is very close to stock?

I'm using stock KI4 with CF and I prefer that but I really miss something better than NoLED to make up for that missing LED on the hardware. Can anyone point me to the best way to add such functionality without having to use kernels that are heavily modded? Thx.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ziggyboy:
Noob question.

Why are the later kernels "insecure"? Other threads suggest flashing back an equivalent "secure" kernel after rooting with insecure. Is it alright to keep running the insecure kernels? Or would I be able to find a CF-Root XWKI8 secure somewhere?

What are the implications for running insecure indefinitely?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bofh999:
Hello,

Firs of all im using CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-v4.1-CWM4

For some reason i cant get the tweakmanager (i had a ke3 bevore and wasnt there either)

However root and cmw manager is ther - am i missing something?

btw it was a fresh flash/factory total whipe/flashed cf root - no tweak manager

thanks in advance and thansk for that kernel
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
What the hell its tweak manager?

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ranblv:
Great job, thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] M3xital:
Having problems to install custom Roms

I've bought my SGS II 2 (KE7) a week ago and the first thing i did was root my device with CF-Root XW_XEU_KE7 v 4.0

Did one mistake, because i didn't read all the instructions, installed Rom Manager from market (don't remember if I installed CW from Rom Manager, don't think so)

I removed Rom Manager from my SGS II.

Used the phone for one day and then decided to try XXKI3- JKay Deluxe v12

1- flashed a stock KI3 firmware from samfirmwares

2- Hard reset after flashing by code: *2767*3855#

3- Rooted again with CF-Root XX_OXA_KI3-42- v 4.2

4- Installed XXKI3- JKay Deluxe v12

5- Rebooting and phone hangs on the "Samsung Galaxy S II and yellow triangle screen.

6- Only way out is to pull out the battery, the i can go to Download mode or recovery, but not the 4.2 v with orange letters it's a CW Based v.5.0.2.6 with blue letters and have this messages:

E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command

E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log

E: Can't open/cache/recovery/log

E: Can't mount/cache/recovery/last_log

E: Can't open/cache/recovery/last_log

Happens the same if i try to install [ROM][12/10/2011][KI8/KI3 2.3.5]WanamLite Rom V4.4 Battery friendly & Jkay V12

Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong?

@Chainfire Thanks for your work here, just send a donation for a couple of beers ;)

M3xital/Pedro
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bofh999:
argh never mind - to many phones - to many kernels - to late :)

tweak manager was part of the galaxy S release of cf root - not s2

yesterday i was a little stupid lol

wanna laugh - ife installed titanium - backup everything

installed sms and calllog backup - backup

put all data in one directory to copy it to the pc

then i made a complete factory wipe - BEVORE ife copyed them :D

worst part - i wasnt even drunk
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
God, people... why do you insist on messing up your devices like this lol. If you don't know what your are doing then just leave it as stock and only root it. After reading instructions at least 30 times.

Do a factory reset and start again. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jetshinoda:
@chainfire just curious if on the next kernel u can implement 4.0.1.5 CWM recovery instead of the 4.0.0.2 in the kernel ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] litetouch:
Which CF Root can be used for "KI1"? Many thanks in advance...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
"CF-Root-SGS2_CE_XEN_KI2-v4.2-CWM4.zip" should work fine for you. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] logey18:
Well that was easy now on 3.6 cwm1.8 everything works ok one ? in settings about phone kernel still says .......root@dell etc should it say chainfire 3.6...... any thoughts

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] -Zork-:
Are there 3.6C any considerable perfomance and stability compare to 3.5?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] JeffK:
Any plans to support those of us running KE4?

Kies says I'm running the latest firmware:

PDA: I9100XXKE4

PHONE: I9100XXKE4

CSC: I9100OXAKE4

Would love to root this thing.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] andywright1982:
may seem like a silly question but im new to the galaxy s 2 and how its kernels etc work. what is the difference between ke2 and ke7?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ludow:
One minor thing. My ClockworkMod Recovery is v3.0.0.5 after flashing the latest CF-Root 3.6 KE7. Maybe it's ok. :) I don't know where these version numbers are coming from. :p Thanks for the great work!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sardroid:
Any chance for CF-Root for KE4?

Here is KE4 stock kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/7DR2HMRW0L password:intratech@XDA

and rom: http://www.multiupload.com/RJBLA8UKPX
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tbd@immigrantsong.de:
BOKE4

Hi Guys,

I have the following Version:

1. my Baseband Version: I9100BOKD1

2. Build Number: GINGERBREAD.BOKE4

3. Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKDDBOKE4-CL188638

root@DELL102 #2

Which one should I use?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jastonas:
Should use .zip or .tar file (which is located inside .zip) ?

I have 3.5 and want to flash 3.6. It seems strange to flash a zip file that contains a tar file.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gogua:
You can use zip file or zImage file if you extract from tar file.

I flashed with zip file, and a friend with zImage file without any problem.

bye
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Sboulema:
Use the zip file, i know it is weird, but that's the way the cookie crumbles ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bkastel1:
Because of the size of the *.tar file it is ziped. So you should unzip and flash the *.tar file with odin. This is writen in Post #1.

Instructions - ODIN (short)

- Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar (from the attached zip) as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.

BUT if you already have CWM then:

Instructions - If you already have CF-Root

- Copy the zip file to your SD card

- Stop sharing SD card with computer over USB, unplug the cable, etc

- Applications -> CWM -> Flash kernel. Select the ZIP file on your SD card.

- Done

I think this is how this should work.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] puiradu2009:
Hi.

After rooting XWKE2 firmware with 3.6 Kernel can I flash back the stock XWke2 kernel.

My phone will be still rooted?

If not, the GPS and battery performance will not be affected?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jastonas:
Nope. That didn't work for me. Flashing the tar file worked. (using cwm)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ManMOuntain:
Droidwall issue fixed! Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] LeoMar75:
Guys, sorry about the following noob question...

Is there a way to became root when the handset has already booted?

If i try adb remount it doesn't work..

If i try adb shell su it says No permission..

:confused::confused:

Because i can't access to my /system partition, the only way is from CWM by typing rootsh

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Sboulema:
you can use Terminal Emulator and type su to become root... you can also use Villain Tweaks and remount /system as RW.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] puiradu2009:
Anyone please...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Hrti:
As stated in the OP:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nobnut:
Yes, but you probably won't have CWM anymore.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Intratech:
I've sent Chainfire the SZKE7 kernel which appears to be newer than the current KE7 we've been using. Hope he'll do some magic with it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Universeal:
For OXA ki4 i can use this one CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_KI4-v4.4-CWM4.zip? I didn't see a OXA KI4
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
If thats the 2.3.5 rom then yes. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bella92108:
I have a SGSII XWKG1, which kernel should I be flashing to do the root? I don't see a matching one in this thread.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
See post#4. There's an XWKG1 kernel there.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] taker888:
Guys im so confused. IDK if download XW_NEE_KI8 2.3.5 or XX_XEO_KI4 2.3.5

My phone about shows, Baseband Version: I9100XXKI4 and Build Number:GINGERBREAD XWKI8. Am i on KI8 or KI4???....

My Kernel Version even says, 2.6.35.7.I9100XWKI8-CL616395root@DELL149 #2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
My Kernel Version even says, 2.6.35.7.I9100XWKI8-CL616395root@DELL149 #2

Emphasis mine.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] taker888:
Um I get it.. but wat about when downloading the file, i get a zimage instead of a tar.

edit.. nevermind.. my desktop has so many icons on it, that I didn't see it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
You DL the zip file, inside the zip file is a tar, your cpu will use the same icon for the tar as it does the zip, so to tell them apart you have to look at the file extension.

The zimage is inside the tar inside the zip.

Edit: sounds like you're squared away now.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] taker888:
Thank you, my phone is rooted. It actually took less than a minute and i was done. =)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Good stuff. The CF root downloads are like burritos of awesome with additional layers of rooty goodness packed inside ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kneedraggin101:
btw guys, how do we tell if our sgs is rooted? i recall on my htc i could actually look at the startup screen and see... how do we tell on these
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ProNewb:
there will be a yellow warning triangle before the boot animation, when the phone is turned on
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] doop:
That doesn`t necessarily mean it is rooted, just that you`ve flashed a kernel in download mode....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] R.n.G:
I have a SGSII BVKH2, which kernel should I be flashing to do the root? Also want 2 unbrand, its on orange uk should i flash with a stock firm for a sim free uk whats the latest?

thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
Chainfire, can you do something with the last T-Mobile rom BOKJ2? :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aceofclubs:
Download check root from the market.

Edit: I think it actually called root checker.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
It is root checker. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Just flash a stock rom that should be enough to unbrand it.

Regarding the kernel, just use the closest one to yours. As long as the Android version matches up.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] markyd121:
so would the closest be this one for BVKH2

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4.zip - [Click for QR Code] (6.08 MB, 11569 views)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] walkergeri:
hey people :)

can i do something to use this kernel with BLN?

thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] musashiro:
im downloading the stock ki8 from infratech's thread, can i just apply the ki8 cfroot here?

btw, im currently on kf1, and so far, its good tho they say its old. i dont care(atm) about custom roms... :D

thanks a bunch chainfire.. i can't donate but i know my "appreciation" is more than enough... :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yeah, that should be fine. Just flash CF-Root KI8 after you install the stock firmware.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] childofbodom:
Hello,

I updated my phone to TNLKJ2 is it possible to root this version yet?

can i just use KI4 or KI8 or do i need to wait?

Thanks in advance!