yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DJ 1:
erm, hi... related to my post earlier today, i cant get into CWM recovery (via any method) it just fails to verify sig, then aborts, so i just have samsung stock recovery.

I dont wanna try anything yet until i have a backup, but cant make backup if i cant into custom recovery :(

if i re-flash the insecure kernal, willl this thread work?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125414

cheers
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
It was out topic but hope your problem can be solved.

The lately CF-Root was insecure. Just used s2 root 1.5.1 to unroot.

Then used the most simple rooting (by dooMloRD) to root your phone, once rooted then used DarkyROM2 or mobile odin to flash siyah 2.2b6.tar. You will have CWM recovery. Done your whole system backup through CWM recovery.

S2-Root link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125414&page=32

And Easy Rooting by dooMloRD: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lecram61:
Just a check if I have the correct files before starting the root process

Hi all,

I have read about the root procedures and am going to try it. The only thing I'm unsure of if I have the correct files, so if you could let me know if these are correct then I can start with the rooting

My phone details:

Android: 2.3.5

Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3-CL647431root@Dell82#2

Buildnumber: Gingerbread.XWKJ3

PDA: I9100XWKJ3, Phone: I9100XXKI4, CSC: I9100XENKJ1

It's a Dutch phone.

I selected this file for the root: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.tar

Once that is flashed with the use of Odin, I will use this file to get rid of the yellow triangle: I9100XWKJ3_I9100XENKJ1_I9100XXKI4_HOME.tar.md5

I'm not sure about the .md5 at the end of the file but I think I can select this without any problems in Odin to get rid of the yellow triangle.

Once I'm finished I will have root access and be back to my custom firmware so I'll be notified through Kies if new firmware is available.

My questions are:

1) are these the 2 correct files to root and get rid of the triangle

2) .md5 can be selected in Odin

Thanks for your time and patience with these 'amateur' questions!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] akbarhash:
The file for rooting seems correct but I am not so sure about the file for kernel. it looks more like the full package. You should go for stock kernel written below the ROM file in Intratech's thread. If that is the file you have chosen then its all good.

.md5 can be selected in Odin.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] lecram61:
Thanks Akbarhash,

The file I had was posted under the XEN (Netherlands) link in Intratechs post. I selected by your advice the file in the 'XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: stock kernel link which unpacked the file 'Kernel_I9100XWKJ3.tar.md5'.

I will this use this one. So thanks again for your reply, much appreciated!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DJ 1:
ok, thanks for the reply.....

I tried the first link, the CWM recovery manual flash, plus root with `super1click`

(It actually refers back to CF-ROOT anyhow, as this is newer)

outcome:

because i had to start off with an insecure kernal (cf-root), then odin CWM4 recovery, reboot.... super1click just re-roots, breaking the custom recovery again.

I tried the Zoomlord app, it Roots ok....until i try getting rid of triangle (with stock kernal)

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So I come back to a simple CF-ROOT, then flash CWM4 recovery with ODIN.

I just have a yellow triangle, am i ok just staying on cf-root kernal, getting rid of triangle via usb jig??

Also is there a limit on the binary count in Download mode, I`m at 8 now.....??

Cheers.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maestropetr:
Hi Chainfire will u do root for Firmware I9100XWKI4 2.3.4 any time soon? thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
It's already there for a long time, look closer. ;)

Hint.. hint... post no 6

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maestropetr:
ups ..... can u point me on usb drivers ? thanks

---------- Post added at 07:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

KIES is good?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maranello69:
if i have a Nand backup made with CWM4, can it be restored with a CWM5 kernel?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
There is a zip floating about with usb drivers, so you don't have to install KIES to get them.

I doubt it mate, I remember trying it a while ago and the restore failed on me. :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jgrimberg1979:
Chainfire

Any chance we can get an update for CWM Manager to support backups to external_sd?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Siyah kernal.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] donalgodon:
Yes, it can.

---------- Post added at 11:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:11 PM ----------

CWM Manager 3.0 included with CF-Root 5 supports external sd backups already.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] the warrior:
I have stock 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ1 and have flashed the KJ1 5.0 Kernel but when ever I turn my phone off now it just reboots and starts back up again.

And ideas whats wrong?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dazstoke:
Unable to mount sd card

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maranello69:
keep the power button pressed until the phone turns off and try reflashing the kernel with clear cache, clear dalvik
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] niko1986:
Installed this kernel and it's working fine, thanks so much chainfire!

One niggley issue is my app drawer icons reset their position whenever the phone is restarted, so I have to reorder them. Anyone came across this and have a possible solution? I flashed the kernel with mobile odin.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
To do with the rom or launcher. Not kernel. ;)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] niko1986:
It's the stock ROM and launcher. Also before and after flashing the kernel I wiped cache and dalvik cache.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Ah I see, try going to settings - applications - manage applications - twlauncher - clear data. Then reboot.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rinoko72:
I had the same trouble on every stock Rom I used until I went over to XWKI8, after that is problem stopped.. :)

So I don't think it's for anything to do with the kernel.. ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] niko1986:
Thank you geko! That saved a lot of frustration.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
You're welcome. Glad it's all sorted. ;)

Click thanks under the helpful post when you can.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jgrimberg1979:
Is there any way some one can provide a link for cwm 3.0. Chainfire is still working on a root method for my phone whucn is sgs2 i777, for mobile Odin. In the mean time I would really like to try cwm manager 3.0 if it recognizes sdbext like you say.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kelddaug:
Flash unsecure kernel, but no root.?

Have any of you tried to flash a cf kernel and didn't have root anyway.?

The Sgs2 owner have flashed with superoneclick first, with no luck.

Any ideas .?

What can be the problem.?

Usb-debug is ticking itself off, so it's a problem to flash a new fw rom, via Odin.

Chainfire/anyone do you know.?

This is the FW: 2.6.35.7-I9100xwkI4-cl575468root@dell143 #2

I did'nt have any problems with my own Sgs2 or SG Note
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jgrimberg1979:
Chainfire

Can you please make a root/kernal for sgs2 i777 cwm 5.0.2.7. Right now we have full root but i really want to have the ability to use your CWM Manager. It sucks that Rom manager does work especially after paying for a premium, but your CWM Manager works for our phone, atleast the 2.0 version does for backups and restores. Now that you have added the function to recognize external storage, that makes your app a necessity for me at least. Can you please take a look at this. I would def donate a good chunk to get this feature on my phone. Thanks and keep up the great work!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jazdw:
Chainfire do you keep your initramfs in a repository somewhere or can you tell me how to extract it?

An extract script I found on here doesn't seem to work on your zImage.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ogy77:
Hey guys need help for root my sgs2

PDA-I9100XWKI4

PHONE-I9100XXKI1

CSC-I9100DBTKH1

What you think what version need to rooted my phone?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rodix7:
i've tried to install cf-root (yes i have my phone rooted) with the CWM 2.0 because i wanted the newest version of CWM, and mine (v2.0) cant work fine in boot menu. But now my phone cant pass the logo of "Samsung Galaxy II" showing. and i cant enter on boot menu.

Please anyone can help me out of this problem?? =/

EDIT: i've used this CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5, i have KJ2 build number. i think im not wrong with the kernel or am i?? :O
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maranello69:
XWKI4 for 2.3.4, here you go: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=732535&d=1317117143
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sebas156:
I flashed "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5"

But when I open CWM Manager it says:

"This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-Root v5.0 or newer. It appears you are running a different kernel."

Why is that?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
That's weird. Try using CWM Manager 2.0 instead.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maranello69:
try rebooting the phone first, if that doesn't fix it, then boot in cwm, clear cache / dalvik cache, re-flash cfroot kernel
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
Which ROM were you using? Intrtech introduce an easy rooting method by dooMloRD in his ROM guide thread or you try using mobile Odin.

If you using dooMloRD easy rooting and unrooting way. After your phone been rooted, Just flashed siyah 2.2 b15 kernel and you will have CWM V5. Thank Chainfire for your great CWM.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] PipoXtreme:
Sorry guys in terms of this big choice on kernels.. which one I`ve to take for Switzerland to flash on my device :o
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] dworokk:
I received an official update over KIES yesterday. It is for T-Mobile Germany. New kernel info is BOKK1. What can I do to help getting a suitable CF-Root kernel for this version?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kpucci:
I have a SGS2 i9100m (Bell) with GkG2.

I have used SuperOneClick to root but it seems that everyone at xda prefers CF-Root so I was going to switch to that kernel instead.

I noticed there is a:

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4

but is there a:

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v5.0-CWM5

or should i stick with the older 4.1 version.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maranello69:
get the new one, v5, you'll also get the new CWM Manager app v3 with lots of usefull features, like backup, restore, flash rom/kernel
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kpucci:
Thanks...I cannot seem to locate it in this thread...only 4.1 seem to be.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
As you seen already, there is no CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v5.0-CWM5 so use the CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4. :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] IakobosJ:
I don't know if this has been asked before, but I'd like to know :)

Is it possible to get CF-Root for KK1?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Silvercloak5098:
I'm sorry if I'm asking a really stupid question, but my wife's phone, also a Bell one has more than one KG2 listed for download here. Her full Kernel version is;

2.6.35.7-I9100MUGKG2-CL371789

dh130.yoo@SEP-48#2

Any ideas what I should download? I don't want to crap up her phone when I try to root it. :)

Silvercloak
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] emilcioran99:
If you want only to flash an same kernel but rooted, then try with one of the CF Root ... KG2 kernels existing in first page of this thread:

CF-Root-SGS2_ZS_OZS_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip (Asian)

CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip (Arabic)

CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip (Europe)

Good luck! :)

LE:

Read this thread too.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Silvercloak5098:
Thanks for the quick reply! Yeah I want to root it and flash that Quick N Clean battery saver rom. She's always having to plug her Samsung in because she's afraid when she leaves the house she'll run out of power. :P

Silvercloak
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
The first 2 KG2s posted are for 2.3.3, and the last one (OXA_KG2) is for 2.3.4. Choose one according to the current rom version that you're running. ;)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] leijonasisu:
This has been the only way that I've been able to root my 2.3.5 newest SGS2 firmware. Thanks an absolute ton for this mate!

Thanked, donated etc.

Though I don't condone you getting rich off of donations for simple coding, I don't doubt that you spend a considerable amount of time writing easy to use material for the general masses. Not to mention helping out others, posting and loads of other stuff in general that I can think about. Not to mention the stuff I can't.

So once again,

Bedankt maatje!

Keep up the good work and enjoy the coffee I bought you :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] irajh:
I had Kernel version BVKJ4 & Android Version 2.3.5 so I flashed "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip"

When i try to install a rom i get e:can't open /sdcard/VillainROM (bad)

Thank You
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] creezalird:
hi chainfire,

if it is possible, could u release a cf-root version for galaxy s2 i9100G?

thank you so much
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Sounds like the ROM zip is corrupt, try re-downloading VillainROM. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] irajh:
it was my sdcard formatted it and working fine nw
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Ah ok, that would have been my next step. Glad it's sorted out though.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cliff03:
did any one tested this cf root

CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip - (5.97 MB, 9728 views) ????
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Luciman:
@cliff03:

any reason you still use this old firmware-version? Never tried to update your sgs2?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes it works fine. As the post above suggests though, you're better ofd updating your firmware first.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cliff03:
What you mean updating firmware first?

Update by using ODIN in pda select CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.tar

after run in CWM XXKI3 : XXKI3_SicOpaT_BASE_ODEX (324 MB)

is this right???
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Fox05:
Hi,

Wanted to say thank you. XWKI8 worked!

Also I wanted to ask if reseting to factory settings is allowed to do after I rooted with CF-Root XW_NEE_KI8 and got rid of the yellow triangle without the USB JIG?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
I meant update your rom version first, KG2 is quite old firmware. Those files you can get from Intratech's thread. I recommend at least KI3 or later.

Once you've done that, then come back here and flash the appropriate CF-Root kernel. :)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes, you can just wipe data once you got CWM recovery. ;)

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cliff03:
Ok but don't you have to root sgs2 with the closet kernel possible and that's what the CF-Root-SGS2_JP_XSG_KG2-v4.1-CWM4.zip root is closet to my sgs2 2.3.3 I9100MUGKG2 THAT is stock which one do you recommend thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Fox05:
Ok. Thanks! :)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Dude, come on... read what I said properly. You keep asking the same question over and over. We're going round in circles...

Flash newer firmware (no wipe) from Intratech's thread first, then come back here and download the right CF-Root kernel. Simple as that.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cliff03:
Ok thanks sorry for going in circles im new and I want to be this the smoothest experience possible.

Also is it safe to update firmware from MUGKG2 to XWKJ3?

1.

So I’ll go to intratech thread and download :

XWKJ3

Firmware info

PDA:XWKJ3

PHONE: XXKI4

Date: 25/10/2011

Android 2.3.5

XEN (Netherlands): http://www.multiupload.com/5RC3ZSKDG2

XWKJ3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/JDA305KOVD will download this one

Password: intratech@XDA

After download I’ll flash XWKJ3 Stock Kernel via odin.

2.

Once flashed turn phone off and download CF-kernels from chainfire first thread:

Download this one CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip

Flash via ODIN

3.

Now download HyperDroid-Androidmeda

Go to recovery mode and flash with CWM.after shut off phone

4.

Download SicOpaT's surgeon for Androidmeda HyperDroid

Go to recovery mode and flash with CWM.after shut off phone

5.

Start new and rooted phone(use USB jig)

Are those steps ok?

I’ll be ordering USB jig today is ok I I do the jig thing when it arrives or is too late?

Thanks for help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Yes all that sounds fine, remember to let the phone boot up at least once after flashes. ;)

Click thanks under the useful posts mate.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pulser_g2:
Try unyaffs?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kalpik:
Plz to make cf-root for XWKE8: http://hotfile.com/dl/120180424/0d88e08/I9100XWKE8_ODDKE2_DDKE2.rar.html

:D:D:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DJViking:
This delay is probably caused by the CPU trying to wake up. When its idle it clocks down to 200Mhz. Some who have manually overclocket the CPU have experienced that this problem went away.

I think if you have any process in the background running, like music the delay should not be present.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ashok:
Hi I have indian version of Galaxy S2. The pda version is XWKE8, and Phone version DDKE2. What should i do to root my phone, and if i root can i go back to my old firmware and get my warranty back later
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DJViking:
I don't think Chainfire has a modified kernel for KE8 yet. Unsure what will happen if you try to root with the modified KE7 kernel. To go back to the original kernel you just flash back the stock kernel. You do not need to flash back to old firmware. If you do you loose root.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ashok:
Dear chainfire,

Please develop a root for XWKE8, this version of rom is available at samfirmware.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] deepsleo:
Oh yeah.... +1 :D:D:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bluurg99:
CWM Manager APK

I've 'somehow' managed to remove the CWM Manager application from my phone :mad:

In the absence of a PC with ODIN and a USB cable is there a way I can install CWM Manager on its's own?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
KE8 version posted

Still haven't found the issue with wipe data, btw.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DaFileFather:
now you guys owe CF some coffee... :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ferdimage:
any benefits updating to KE8 Kernel from KE7>?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ashok:
Lets say i used this kernel to root my phone, but what will I do if i need to unroot it later to give my phone for warranty. what is the procedure?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] duryard:
Thankyou for the work CF Have a couple on me

Transaction ID: 0VP68011EG843252R
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] hacksome:
Flash this default kernel for KE8. Btw, uninstall Busybox and SU before taking it to Samsung!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
Found the factory reset problem... CF-Root will be updated to v3.7 ASAP.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gogua:
Thank you so much !!!!!!

bye
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] deepsleo:
Thanks...

Thank you so much...it was pretty quick...and here is the token of appreciation

Confirmation number: 0M855772CX134420J:D:D:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Chainfire:
All 3 versions upgraded to v3.7, should get rid of the factory reset issues.

To those interested, the problem was faulty filesystem creation in init.rc ... in other words, Samsung made this issue.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gogua:
v3.7 Flashed.

bye
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ashok:
That was fast. Thankyou very much
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eventmedia:
Kernel

Hello everyone,

Any risk in using CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4 for a BVKH1 Kernel?

I can only find XX. BV should stand for Orange as the phone is locked on this network.

Thank you so much,

Marius
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cliff03:
You need to update firmware first go to intratech thread and download one you like I'm downloading XWKJ3

There shouldn't be any risk i ask as well same question im going from MUGKG2 to XWKJ3(maybe XXKI3) just go few line up and read.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] eventmedia:
Thanks for the quick reply!

I'm going to flash Cyanogenmod 7.1 after I get my device rooted. Should I update my firmware first? I don't plan on keeping the stock firmware.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
If you plan on going over to Cyanogenmod anyways, then it doesn't really matter if you update or not. Just go over to the CM thread and follow instructions.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] petrakov:
Root carnel and stock carnel for

I9100XXKI4 2.3.5 ?!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] akbarhash:
Root carnel on first page. Stock carnel on first page of "official firmware" link in my signature.

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Lmao @ carnel :p :D

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] akbarhash:
Haha. He misspelt it. The e should be an a ;).

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CamoGeko:
Rofl!

Or the n should be an m and another a in the middle. Omg, caramel mmmm.... :p

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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] naturist:
Downloading "CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip " to flash on the current firmware build # XWKJ3, kernel : 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKJ3 Is it ok ?

Whats the difference between CWM5 and CWM4, and which one support more roms? Or is it ok to flash CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip which comes with CWM5 ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maranello69:
flash the one with CWM5, you'll also get the CWM Manager v3 with lots of usefull tools, like backup / restore / flash
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] naturist:
Great thanks. Done flashing :)