yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Is a matter of likings. I don't like Siyah's logo. Others like PhilZ are ok but the structure on nandroid backups differs from the ones I made before with CF-ROOT and I'm very fond of order in things. When I find something that pleases me I don't like to change it.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Deawon:
Hi,

I have Vodafone Czech ICS 4.0.4 I9100BULPG. I made root CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.zip.

Unfortunately Camera does not work. Black screen, but but the photo is created. Still does not play videos

Thank for help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Siberian Tiger:
Install latest siyah and the problem is gone ;)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Lol, that's kinda weird.

Bottom line is that Siyah is the best kernel for Galaxy S2, so you're better off using it than anything else.

Spun out from my RENOVATED One X!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] viewedit:
Whats the most important factor for battery life. Kernel or the Rom.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Kernel.

Spun out from my RenovateD and NCX'd HTC One X!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rogers11:
This will cause a lot of trouble also for other users. BULPG is 4.0.4 and XWLPG is 4.0.3.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drugusv:
Hi everyone, tell me please what cf-root kernel i must use if on my phone now is : 3.0.15-1056084 dpi@DELL131#3 SMP PREEMPT Thu sep 13 10:45:25 KST 2012.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Please post your Build number, or dial *#1234# into your phone and post the PDA value.

That is the relevant part to find the corresponding CF-Root kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] drugusv:
pda: I9100bulpg

phone: I9100bulp8

csc: I9100cnxlp6
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
BULPG is Android 4.0.4 and XWLPG is Android 4.0.3 ... so no exactly matching CF-Root kernel available.

You can try to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPX-v5.6-CWM5 from post #8.

If it does not work or you only want to root your phone, have a look here for a universal rooting method => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28178105 (Method 1).

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] BurnOmatic:
so what if there are 2 kernels with the same three numbers, ie my phone has these three digits, "LP7" and there are these two kernels with the same number, which one should i use ?

and what are the differences thanks guys

CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Jayman007:
Where is the Siyah kernel you keep referring to?

Sent from my GT-I9100T
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Have a look here for the SiyahKernel thread => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1555259

P.S.:

There is a nice search function in xda. Just give it a try next time ;)

---------- Post added at 01:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 PM ----------

ROM/kernel/PDA/Build version needs more than only the last three characters.

At least the last five one.

So the one (CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip) is for DXLP7 and the other one (CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip) for XWLP7.

The additional two characters stand for the regions/countries/supported languages:

DX---> Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam

XW---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Nordic, Spain, United Kingdom

And DXLP7 seems to be a little bit older than XWLP7, as its changelist number/value is smaller.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Jayman007:
I find it much more useful for all if the person that is leading others to somewhere just post the link to where they are trying to lead to.

Sent from my GT-I9100T
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
[OT]

Sometimes the user who gives an answer has not much time to search the thread and paste the link to it into his/her answer.

Sometimes users are using xda or tapatalk app to read questions and give short/textual answers that could help people (by leading them into the right direction). And in such apps it is much more difficult to jump to the referred thread, copy the link and insert it into the answer (compared to a browser on a PC).

So it is often easier for the asking person to use the given keywords for searching in xda or Google or wherever.

And the asking person should always be more interested in getting the proper answer/help than the answering person.

Just my 2 cents.

[/OT]
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
+1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ExeiL:
Hello everyone!

I have new SGS2 with 4.0.4 (CWM+Root have already)

And I have a backup from other SGS2 with 2.3.6

May I just do restore from CWM to 2.3.6 from backup or it will cause problems? does kernel will changed?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Tanis64:
You first have to flash a 2.3.6 Rom via Odin before you can safely restore your CWM Backup!

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ExeiL:
Thank you for answer!

But may I flash a 2.3.6 Rom via Recovery->Upade from zip ?

Or I should do it only via Odin?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Tanis64:
A CWM Backup doesn't replace a ROM flash, and will only work on the correct Rom! if you restore your Backup over the wrong Rom you will end in a non bootable Rom, in the worsted case you also can brick your phone.

So be careful, and take the time for a closer look to the threads here about cwm and bricking, before you try something irreversible!

Regards

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Where's Chainfire?

I'm using latest Siyah kernel v5.0b2 and it's ok with latest firmware xwlpy, but I still miss cf-root for lpy.

Is Chainfire on holidays? He's always been very quick to post new cf-root's.

Thanks in advance Chainfire. We're impatienly waiting for you!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Leni26:
CF-Root for SGSII and Android 4.0.4

I'm looking for CF-Root for I9100XXLQ6 (4.0.4), there is no download listed within the first Post or should I too stupid?:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
I think you can use LQ5 without problems
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Maybe ... don't post the baseband/phone/modem version.

You need the kernel/PDA/Build version.

Dial *#1234# into your phone and post what is written for PDA.

That is the version you have to look for a CF-Root kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Leni26:
O.K. thx for the advice, I got I9100XWLPW for the PDA. I will have a look within he downloads once more ...

I assume the right download should be something like CF-Root-SGS2_XW_DBT_LPW-v5.*-CWM5.zip, bu there isn't one. May be I have to wait ....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
There's no CF-ROOT LPW you can use CF-ROOT LPX instead or Siyah kernel 4.1.5 or

PhilZ:

XWLPW-DBT ICS 4.0.4

http://www.mediafire.com/file/p3u71c...2.7-signed.zip

http://www.mediafire.com/file/fc6f7i...BT-2.7.tar.md5
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] FirebirdStud:
PDA: I9100BULPG

Phone: I9100BULP8

CSC: I9100VODLPB

Baseband: I9100BULP8

Kernel version

3.0.15-1056084

dpi@DELL131 #3

SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 13 10:45:25 KST

2012

Build number: IMM76D.BULPG

My problem is that the first post says to get the file with the same kernel letters. My kernel doesn't have letters. How to you get the right file in this case?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
PDA or Build number is Ok => BULPG.

It's a Vodafone branded firmware.

There is no CF-Root kernel for that, but have a look at PhilZ-CWM6 kernel thread => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270.

There you will find BULPG-ATL ICS 4.0.4, which will work fine to root your phone.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Devourz:
You can try this

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWM5.zip

or

CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OXI_LPF-v5.5-CWM5.zip

Both should work fine. Or you can check the post before me.

Anyhow up to you double check everything before flashing
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] vengence_angels:
Hi all.

I am new to Samsung devices..

Planning to root my wife's s2..

Just updated to official ICS..

After using cf-root and flashing cwm..

I can flash any custom rom and kernel right?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Lukiqq:
Right!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] vengence_angels:
thanks..

now just need to find the correct version to flash..
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] FirebirdStud:
Thanks, exactly how I did it and no issues! Worked great!

Many Thanks.

---------- Post added at 11:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:11 AM ----------

I did the post before this one's method already, but thank you for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it! :good:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
I9100BULPG is ICS 4.0.4

Be careful, those cf-roots are for ICS 4.0.3 not for version 4.0.4 that was asking Firebird and also are not brick bug free in case you use them in 4.0.4.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] FirebirdStud:
WOW! Thank you for the heads up. Looks like I made the right choice then! Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Devourz:
Are they ?

XW are 4.0.4 as far I know ..... correct me if im wrong? I even had little chat on IRC with Chainfire ... read my posts in this topic some pages back he confirmed they should work for my then updated 4.0.4 ics...

Cant complain so far ....

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32386604&postcount=6451

i was replied this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32387403&postcount=6452

then I went to IRC talked to Chainfire and decided to do this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32414327&postcount=6458
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Correct me if I'm wrong but as I read in the posts, the only secure cfroot kernels for ICS 4.0.4 are the ones updated v5.6 (LPG and LPF are 5.5 so they aren't save) . Other secure root kernels for ICS 4.0.4 are new Siyah's and PhikZ's kernels
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Devourz:
Might be the case :| not sure, then he can try can LPO / LPT or any v5.6 and should work fine. I apologize if thats the case and my previous posts are for 4.0.3 and not 4.0.4.

Yeah my kernel is v5.6 so i might be wrong after all.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Never mind we all make mistakes. At least you tried to help and that's the point in the forum.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
The first two letters of the ROM/PDA version stand for the region/country/language support.

XW = European ROM version

XW---> Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Nordic, Spain, United Kingdom

Has nothing to do with the Android version itself.

Have a look at SamMobile or here to verify the Android version of each ROM/firmware version => https://sites.google.com/site/rizandroid/GALAXY-S-II-FIRMWARE-LIST/sgs2_by_changelist
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Devourz:
Yeah looks like I was wrong about his version and kernels and right about mine. All in all everythings fine for both of us =) one way or another. Thanks for the useful link it_ler
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] foccacia:
first time rooting samsung phone n need help to find the CF-ROOT file for my Samsung Galaxy S2.

My kernel version is

3.0.15-1056084

dpi@HP16 #3

SMP PREEMPT Thu Aug 23 13:50:48 KST 2012

pls help. thank you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Need more info. Type *#1234# and tell us.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] livas2009:
... Build number is the version you need to look.......looking after last 3 letters ...

Example : IMM76D.XWLPG search for CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPG-v5.5-CWN5.zip ....

I hope to be understood...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] foccacia:
PDA : I9100DXLPF

PHONE : I9100DXLPB

CSC : I9100LBLPF

Build Info : Thu Aug 23 13:32:03 KST 2012

---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:37 PM ----------

but my phone does not show the build number, that is the problem
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
I haven't found a cf-root for your firm version. Take a look at this for rooting your phone:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1746794

also take a look at philZ and Siyah kernels
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] foccacia:
tks. i wonder if chainfire will cook a custom kernel for us soon.

btw i found this guide on youtube, supposed to be a real easy method to root n seems to be that rooting is possible without custom kernel too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sOHmXJ_XLY
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Try the link I've just posted.

As there's no cf-root for the firmware I use: xwlpy I tried the universal method 1 to root the phone without changing stock kernel and I'm very happy with it. It's easy and works great.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] foccacia:
So what i shld do is the root it, do a nandroid backup before i flash the custom roms?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Yes, it's recommended to create a nandroid backup before flashing.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ruk_design:
Hi Mates i need help in getting the proper CF Root kernel for my S2 as its too confusing..

my Info.

PDA: I9100XWLPW

PHONE: I9100XXLQ6

CSC: I9100XSALP6

from setting>about

Kernel Version:

3.0.15-1056084

dpi@DELL168 #3

SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55:24 KST

2012

build no IMM76d.XWLPW

kindly link me to the exact root kernel for my device,

Many Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
Try this:

http://www.mediafire.com/?fc6f7i4ahu512da
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ruk_design:
Many many thanks mate, its working :)

Best Regards

Usman
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
LPY posted
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Narcotrix:
Hi

I flashed your cf root kernel, with stock ICS 4.0.3 ROM.

I'd like to checkout the siyah kernel and install some jb ROMs.

So, I wanted to know what the consequences will be... and if it's better to unroot and then flash siyah?

THC for helping me out.. :confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
Can anyone port it to JPLPF (XSG) ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] shaq1907:
You don't need to unroot. Just flash or install SiyahKernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As there is no CF-Root kernel for JPLPF, have a look here => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270

You can find PhilZ-CWM6 kernel "JPLPF-OJP ICS 4.0.3" in post #2.

It's also rooted stock kernel ... similar to CF-Root kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Narcotrix:
Hi

Thx for your reply!

If I flash siyah over cf root, what will happen to cwm and supersu ?

And will I keep everything installed?

What ROM do you suggest?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
No problem while siyah kernel you choose is for your version of firmware.

You'll have recovery and super su as well with siyah kernel and keep everything installed.

For me the best 4.0.4 is xwlpy combined with new cf-root xwlpy.

Good luck
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Narcotrix:
What do you mean combined? I thought aliyah would overwrite cf root?

And the reason I had to step over to aliyah, is the 4.1 version possibilities...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
I think you must read a bit through the forum to have things clear before risking too much.

4.1 it's not released yet. There are custrom roms with it though.

Everytime you flash a new firmware, you loose root, ...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Narcotrix:
I think I have to do that first... what should I search for ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
First of all you have to be familiar with flasing official firmwares. Then root and at the end choose a custom firmware you like and follow the steps to flash it. Use the search tool, read a lot a don't risk too much. That's all about.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] alexelebek:
Hi,

Could you please do a work for this one as well...

Thanks in advance

i9100XXLQ6

IMM76D.XWLPW

4.0.4
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
There's no cfroot for lpw so root with philz lpw or siyah kernel 4.1.5
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] foccacia:
i have done rooting on my HTC DHD n flashed custom roms like more than 30 times. but i feel that it's not that difficult. but when i wanna flash custom rom for S2, things seems a lot more to learn abt n more complicated. seriously i dun understand what u saying abt CF-root. is this something new or only for S2? when i flash ARHD n many other roms like Jellytime n crossfirex, there is always CWM or rom manager that comes with it. there is always a kernel to flash with
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kidynomite:
My kernel version only shows 3.0.8, which do I chose? Build number is IMM76D.UVLH1.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Oh, yu don't have the international version of the SGS2 (GT-I9100).

It seems that you have a US version SGH-T989.

Please serach xda for your SGS2 version ... there is a special forum for the US variants.

You can brick your phone by flashing the wrong firmware.

So be cautious !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] androidnisse:
What kernel should i use for this?

Kernel version 3.0.15-1114882

dpi@DELL163#3

SMP PREEMPT Wed Sep 19 18:31:23 KST

2012
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rogers11:
Why don't you read the first post?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] androidnisse:
I did but there arent any letters in my kernel name.

Well i found my phones pda it is I9100XWLPY
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
You must look at the build number 5 last digits
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] androidnisse:
Thanks for the help i took the siyah kernel after some googleing
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Ok, SiyahKernel will do the job too.

If you want to flash CF-Root kernel, then use the XW_NEE_LPY version from post #8.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] teufli:
Hi,

as I'm using stock Samsung BUKJ3. From the postings I understand that

this one would be the kernel of choice. On the other hand I have read other threads saying that flashing XW* type kernels when coming from BU* kernels may lead to a loop and I may have to flash another kernel. Would there be any backup of my stock kernel if anything goes wrong with this one?

Do I need to flash a ROM as well or would the CF-kernel work with Samsung stock ROM?

Best regards!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
As I can not find BUKJ3, I am not sure if CF-Root for XWKJ3 will work fine on your phone.

Maybe you should use another rooting method or flash another rooted kernel, such as SpeedMod or SiyahKernel for GB.

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
I'd try cfroot. If it doesn't work well or bootloops then I'd look for an alternative root kernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] teufli:
Hi,

Actually, I would also like to upgrade to ICS or JB. There is an official new Firmware out for my phone but I cannot upgrade on the proposed way via OTA because after download when trying to install it gives me an error message saying it failed and rolls back. Since I'm using Linux I don't know how to handle Samsung Kies and how to upgrade with this utility to a new firmware. Hence I'm rather trying here to get root as well which I want and, maybe, a new ROM.

I will also have a look on your proposed kernels now, for in case the Chainfire method fails. Or is it by chance working better when upgrading to a new ROM at the same time?

Thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
For upgrading to a new firmware/ROM, you don't need root.

On Windows, use Odin for flashing ... on Linux the flashing application is called ... Heimdall ... AFAIK.

Just download and flash the ROM you want ... search for a description here on xda.

Alternatively, you can first root your phone (e.g. by flashing a rooted kernel), then use Mobile Odin app from Chainfire to flash a new (stock) ROM.

But as you change from GB to ICS, I recommend to flash using Odin (or Heimdall) for updating the bootloader too.

(Mobile Odin app won't flash the bootloader.)

Good luck !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cruz007:
Flashing...

Hy,if I flash latest firmware 4.0.4,and this kernel CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_LPY-v5.6-

CWM5.zip,am I safe from EMMC brickbug,or...?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Have a look at Chainfrie's post about the brick-bug => http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31792906&postcount=6389

So CF-Root kernel is not 100% safe, as it is based on stock kernel and doesn't have a patched MMC_CAP_ERASE.

But its CWM recovery is patched, so only update.zip with a format command can lead to a hard-bricked phone.

As long as you don't install an update.zip with a format command, you are "safe" with CF-Root kernel.

If you want to be 100% safe, then flash a kernel with a patched MMC_CAP_ERASE, such as latest SpeedMod or SiyahKernel.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cooza:
Ive got a mate on Vodafone 4.0.3 and the kernel is LPP.Is there any other XXLP? kernels close to this that could root his phone.He wants to root it on the original firmware and use Chainfires S2-unlock app.

Cheers.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
I think you're talking about a GT-I9100P not I9100. This is not the right forum for you. Search a bit here in XDA and you'll find the correct place.

Good luck!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sebas156:
Hi, I'm on LQ6, and I'm waiting for over a month already for a root for this version. Is there another one I can use instead? I don't want to brick it...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Riskytwin:
LQ6 is not a firmware? It's a modem Look at the last 5 build number digits.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Correct ...XXLQ6 is the modem/phone/baseband version.

To find the corresponding CF-Root kernel, you need the kernel/PDA version.

Usually, it is the same as the build version.

Or dial *#1234# into your phone and look for "PDA".

If you can not find the corresponding CF-Root kernel, you can search for the corresponding PhilZ-CWM6 kernel here => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270 (similar to CF-Root, also rooted stock kernel), or use another rooting method like this one => http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28178105.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] estugarda:
Hel...I'm stuck

OK. I located my kernel on my new unbranded S2 i9100 which came with 4.0.3 ICS. It was the LPS kernel. I downladed CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPS-v5.4-CWM5.tar, and successfully flashed it with ODIN3.

However, I couldn't enter CWM mode with pressing vol down+home+power. The system was booting fine into now rooted 4.0.3. original ICS. So I used reboot to recovery from CWM in Applications. It worked and booted me into CWM recovery. There I successfully flashed the latest CyanogeMod 9 for S2. It boots fine and it works fine, however, I still can't enter the CWM recovery with pressing the buttons. I can still enter it by reboot to recovery from within booted CM9.

Why is this?

Does anyone idea what's wrong and how to fix it?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Try to press Volume UP + Home + Power keys, and hold them until recovery menu appears.

Maybe this will help you to boot into recovery mode, as CWM recovery seems to be installed/flashed successfully.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] estugarda:
That worked!

WTF?

I read in multiple places it's the Volume Down, not Up. Actually, this is the first time I heard about the Up key.

Thank you very much!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] 1jz68u:
Hi, no idea what the T stands for and I don't seem to be able to find out, my friend had an optus branded phone and his is a 9100 and I can't see any differences.

Any ideas on the firmware version though?