yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Yes sure. Please refer to the first page in this thread for full instructions.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mercuryblue:
thanx a ton mate..really appreciate your quick reply..have a beautiful weekend, thanx again
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
S2 Root has been updated to v1.2.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] qasdfdsaq:
Hmm, can't un-root now, gets stuck on "Mounting /system as read-only" or something like that...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
None of the Rooting or Unrooting code has been changed. Check you have done everything correctly.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nurra:
want to do software update

err.. I'd like to update my software with the Samsung Kies. I know I'll need to unroot my gs2 first, but do I need to flash a secure kernal? thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Please will everyone read the guide in the first post before asking questions! Thanks! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mercuryblue:
hey bro ...so sorry i forgot to tell u i'm using MAC OS..so is this the same way to root...r there any different files u need me to download ??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Sorry mate dont work with mac. This app is for windows only.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] GrimStranger:
Does ROM Manager in Market work with this?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Well yeah after you root, anything that requires root will work.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] x-cimo:
Thanks man,

Thoses are the most clear and straightfoward steps I have seen so far.

If I follow Step 11 to restored the original firmware, will I still be able to install apps that require root from the app store? Or does that require the unsecure firmware to be the one installed.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
No mate once you are rooted, doesnt matter if you flash a secure or unsecure kernel. You won't lose root access.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] x-cimo:
So I followed all the steps, everything appear to have worked. But I am not seeing superuser app in the app list. Is it supposed to be installed?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mzabu:
Hi,

My Phone details:

Singapore Galaxy S2 Released June 24th 2011

Model Number GT-I9100

Android Version 2.3.3

Baseband I9100DXKF1

Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1-CL265340root@DELL106 #2

Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWKF1

I would like to know that if i flash with insecure kernel (suggested by you) and later i want to flash back to original, how i can do that? i mean is there anyway i can backup mine.

I just wanted to root because i want to install "Tamil font" and not for anything else and at the same time i don't want to loose the warranty.

Thanks

Abu
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 78apb:
S2 Root says Please connect USB cable and try again.

My Win7 have a device Samsung Android Phone / Samsung Android ADB Interface reporting all the drivers are working fine.

I have tried several times to replug my USB, to re-tick [x] USB Debugging in my phone - no luck.

What else I can do?

pda: XWKF3

CSC: XEKF2

Odin: flashed GT-I9100_XWKF3_insecure.tar, the /!\ -sign appears after reboot.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Make sure samsung Kies is installed. Its deffinately a driver issue. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rekuja:
Trying this soon, If i follow your unroot instructions will i pretty much go back to stock settings, which means i can update to 2.3.4 when it's officially released?

thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Yes thats correct! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rekuja:
Thank you so much for this, the guide was very simple and straight forward.

My phone is now rooted :)

just a quick question if you don't mind, now that i'm "rooted" how do i delete uwanted samsung apps? do i need superuser or some other app?

thanks, donation coming your way next week :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Superuser is part of the rooting process. Grab Root Explorer app from the marketplace open it, mount as r/w and navigate to system/app and delete the apk files for the apps you want to remove. Job done! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] 78apb:
I forgot to mention, but of course I have the latest version of Kies installed, then plug in the phone (with and w/o Kies launched) in a different modes letting all the drivers to install properly. I have rebooted my PC, however, Kies does not asks for that.

Win 7' Device Manager shows no problem with any drivers, as I have noted in my initial post.

BTW, on my work I have XP SP3, and *right now* everything works just fine (S2 Root is done flawlessly). With same versions of Kies and drivers and S2 Root.

Seems that there is some "Windows 7 + drivers" issue.

ps. Sorry for my broken english.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] liudayan:
My SGS 2 is a UK model. As I remember the kernel b4 I root is probably also sth like XWKDD. Now i have rooted with kernel GT-I9100_XWKDD_insecure, I want the yellow triangle gone, where can I find the kernel of GT-I9100_XWKDD_original b4 i go to step 11? I cant find that kernel in the link you provided for Download Insecure/Original Kernels.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
See here:

http://www.multiupload.com/LH122I67IU

Password: intratech@XDA

:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rekuja:
Just a quick question.

Since i flashed an insecure rom then rooted my device, can i go back to the original kernel and my device will still be rooted? It's mainly to get rid of the yellow triangle.

So basically i want my device to have the original kernel but still be rooted.

Possible?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Yes this is clearly stated as an optional step in my guide in the first post. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rekuja:
Cheers, if i go back to the original kernel will i lose any of my files or system configurations? especially those done with Titanium Backup?

Or is it simply just going back to an original kernel and nothing else changes.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
YES! Only kernel changes. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rekuja:
Thanks for all the information.

I'm trying to Unroot but it's not working.

Restarting ADB Server...

Checking ROOT Access...

Device Has PERM ROOT Permissions!

Removing PERM ROOT please wait...

Remounting '/system' as Read/Write...

Pushing Required Files To Device...

Setting Permissions...

Removing BusyBox, su and Superuser APK...

Remounting '/system' as Read Only...

PERM ROOT Removal Failed!

This is with Original kernel flashed with Odin, do i need insecure to unroot? or am i doing something wrong.

EDIT: yeah nevermind, i'm tired :P got it working.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hovnovice:
S 2 Root is a Zip file . Where do I put it ? in my sd card downloads ? and do i have to unzip it ? Or I miss something :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] r4stafari:
i went into download mode.. and i did not get a yellow triangle.. but a green android with the words download do not turn off... odin detectedmy phone.. and i flashed the insecure kernel... how long does it take for it to flash?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
1 - 2 seconds to flash kernels.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] r4stafari:
But my odin just got stuck at zImage... any particular reason? I waited for like i think 5 mins.. amd it does not move, and did not see the green progress bar moving...

EDIT: tried with odin3 1.82, and it works like a charm....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mzabu:
Hi

can help on this?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mongastein:
Oh wow! Thank you so much. I'm a complete noob, never owned an android phone before and I'm very much a coward with new tech. But you made it so easy and safe! Thank you for this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] asheg:
seems this instruction didn't work me on new XXKG6:(.. but i used odin 1.85 instead of 1.83 maybe that's the problem
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
Is this method of rooting compatible with normal versions of Clockwork Mod and Rom Loader?

I ask as http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 shows that it has it's own special version of CWM and it can't use Rom Loader.

I'm trying to figure out which approach is the best for me. I'd like the option to use Rom Loader if I can and a normal version of CWM for future mods/roms.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
It is but you would have to speak to the Author of ClockworkMod to find out why Galaxy S II has a special version of CWM, it might be that its modified to work as part of the kernel flash root package. I dont know.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
@lyriquidperfection Thanks for the info. I think I'll try this method to root as it seems a lot easier.

Flashing back the original kernel doesn't take away root access does it?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] abhiwltya:
No it doesnt take away the root access just removes the sweet yellow triangle :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Dav_Edward:
@abhiwltya Thanks for the info
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ggp759:
hey am new to this and am trying to follow the guide on the first page. In the step where it says to download one of the insecure kernels which one should i download? there are a lot of them in the link. The one that matches my device i guess? Maybe this is dumb but i want to confirm it before i proceed. thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Yes the one that matches your kernel version or the closest possible version.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] r2001uk:
Lyriquid, thank you very much for this. I've been a little rusty in the rooting department (last proper time was with the N1 when it first came out). This was a piece of cake.

A quick note though - my first attempt failed as I closed S2Root whilst the phone was rebooting, figuring it was finished. It asked if I wanted to kill the ADB server, I said yes. Problem is, despite claiming success, it failed to root and superuser wasn't on the phone. Busybox was though. I had to root again and let it come back around before closing S2Root. That worked perfectly.

Now, I think I'm happy where I am - stock ROM with root privileges. But how would I go about flashing a custom ROM from here (say, for the purposes of syncing a PS3 controller)?

I'll be sure to drop you a donation once I've been paid :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sendhiloo7:
My SG SII- rooted

Hi Guys,

Very Great rooting software with very understandable guide..

You guys really rocking..

:)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] danijaan:
I flashed Gs2 with lightening ROm v5 ... Now I want to get back to stock rom and kernel ... Although I managed to find and flashed my kernel with secure kernel after flashed my GS2 with lightning ROM. But now when I flash my lighting room to get back to stock rom, my phone reboots and keeps animating galaxy S and nothing further happens. did I do something wrong? and there is no insecure kernel for KG2. any advice or suggestion?

Edit: I didn't use this method for rooting or unrooting.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] roueming:
hi

I'm trying to Unroot but it's not working.

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

Restarting ADB Server...

Checking ROOT Access...

Device Has PERM ROOT Permissions!

Removing PERM ROOT please wait...

Remounting '/system' as Read/Write...

Pushing Required Files To Device...

Setting Permissions...

Removing BusyBox, su and Superuser APK...

Remounting '/system' as Read Only...

PERM ROOT Removal Failed!

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

i use Original KG2 kernel flashed with Odin...

thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Flash insecure kernel and it will work.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
S2 Root v1.3 has now been released. A bug was fixed where Rooting would not work first time on some devices.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] starzshowz:
will this work on my phone to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1219943

pls advice am a first time rooter
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dantemaster:
Hi,

It should work, as there is insecure kernel for you.

I have followed this guide with first time success.

Good Luck :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fdxgnd:
Hi. If my device says uhke2 as kernel how do I root. I don't see an insecure kernel that says that. Can I just use any ke2 insecure kernel. Thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Yes thats fine mate. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mr_tris:
Amazing! Thanks so much for the perfect tutorial!!! That was so straight forward. :):D;):p

Anyone know if the Google Videochat update work on the S2?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fdxgnd:
Ok. I did the root. It says rooted, but no su app showed up. Is this normal. Sorry, I'm paranoid
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rawfa:
Many thanks! It worked!

But do I have to keep using the insecure kernel after the phone has been rooted? I don't want to get the exclamation sign every time I start the phone.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] momo3030:
@@!!

hi, i had follow the step that u mention but when in Odin 3. i press start it onlr run and stop at (ID:0/055) zImage then done nothing after this???
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dd1989:
Had all sorts of issues with SuperOneClick, however this worked AMAZINGLY.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ygvuhb:
after i unroot it

it cannot root again

it say device already has perm root permission

so i unroot it again

and try root it, it still show the same thing

i have a cf root when unroot , is that cause this problem

how can i reroot it

thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] suisen:
might be a dumb question, but i tried to guide a friend via phone to root and it failed for some reason....we got the insecure kernel, S2 did it's thing and rebooted, but Superuser didn't appear....also, Superuser wants to update the app but fails and apps that require SU say access is not granted....now the stupid question, he didn't turn on Unsecure Sources for non-market apps, could that have screwed up rooting? and if so, or anyway, should he just run S2Root again?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Yes run it again and it should be fine.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Boonyard:
I have rooted through this, but m unable to instll clockworkmod through rom manager.

I saw a previous post regrding this but I can't find ny instructions on how to instll it.

I keep getting a signature verifiction error.

Help!

Thnks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] readbmr:
which rom now ?

Ok im about to roor my gs2, what custom roms would you guys reccommend and also what roms will still keep the "increased Ringtone " feature working, ie when you keep your finger pressed on the volume up button it overides the volume and makes it louder , or do i just use voodoo control ? anyway hope to get some answers later on the above, and apologies if posted in wrong forum,

Thankyou guys

Regards from Brian
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] timberwolf60:
Thank for this excellance rooting tools. but if you can incorporate with Clockworkmod Recovery will be the best.

Small donation Confirmation number: 3UG69739PP7308542 for your hardworks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Already working on it! ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] cubitusclaudius:
Hi everybody. this tutorial seems very simple and precise. just a question : where can I find original kernels? (for me XWKF3)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] timberwolf60:
You can find in Odia thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] randy_khoo:
Hi there,

Thanks for releasing this method.

I did manage to root my phone. However, the root only happened on the second try with your app. I read that you fixed it, but it's still happening. Not a problem running the app twice. results are the same.

I did see you advising users to flash CWM.

I also read that the rom manager won't give users a proper one for nandroid.

Could you advise how to get CWM on this?

I can't seem to find any guides despite searching with the tool bar through your thread.

A guide would be great, if anyone could advise me on this.

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
You should change the name of the topic, this definetly is not a one click root tool, wtf, if I want to use odin, we have a much better solution from chainfire

I really thought this will provide a proper root method for S2, but all I got is a kernel, that's not even rooted
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Somebody ban this twat! This is one click providing you have installed the prerequisites first. (the insecure kernel). Chainfires method includes CWM but mine doesnt. Its more for people who want to stay stock but still have root privledges. So have a good think before opening your mouth and shooting down someone elses work. I have contributed quite a bit to the community. What exactly have you contributed?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tshoulihane:
Claiming to root device only when it's rooted is quite amusing. You getting a strop on when called is even more amusing.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
ok, sorry, maybe i got a little carried away in my post, but u have to agree that the title of the topic is kinda misunderstood

keep up!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] prinzhernan:
Had all sorts of problems with OneClickRoot but this app works! Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
S2 Root v1.3.1 Released! All bugs now fixed! :) Enjoy!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dedalmapeti:
New to this. Sorry for stupid questions!!!

1. Can I receive updates via Kies once I am runing runing an insecure kernel? Or I need to flash back the original one? Is the original one the same with stock?

2. As I understood reading this topic I will not lose apps and data with your root method, right?

3. I own a brand new nonbranded sgs2 runing stock firmware(kernel 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF3-CL276555 - PDA: KF3, PHONE: KE7, CSK: KE1(COA). Do I still need to flash an insecure kernel in order to root? If so it is GT-I9100_XWKF3_insecure.tar, right?

Im am new to this and I am sorry for the questions above, but before rooting I have to be sure I got all information right. Tx.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] supadupa111:
Confirming this using CWM insecure kernel.

The only difference with my second try was that my phone's screen was on, instead of off.

Hope this helps
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyriquidperfection:
Its okay, I identified the problem as being an error in the coding where permissions were being set before a required file was copied to its destination.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkhrist:
Was wondering if the sprint 4g LCD+digitizer components were compatible with the GSM model phone?
[LG Optimus 2x] tronderbataljon:
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[Galaxy S II Accessories] Techvir:
I was looking for a good belt case.

Seidio innocase is the best the market but they have not brought one out yet.

Hopefully they will bring one out , considering the popularity of this device.

Here is an example i am talking about

http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/hlssvbrasc.htm

What is everyone using for belt. I like somthing that will clip on
[Galaxy S II Accessories] markvarley:
My old case (previously for G1 and G8) is a nice fit for the GS2, it's Naztech Sahara.

However I have a cover on my GS2 so it no longer fits. The case I am after is Nite Ize Clip Case Sideways in Large part number CCSL-03-01, if i can get one shipped here at a good price.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] BarryH_GEG:
I've used PDAir cases for years on my phones. They have a line for the SGS2.

http://www.pdair.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=10100000_10000000_11001206

I bought the horizontal pouch and a gel and both fit perfectly. Although the gel has a cut out on the right top corner for the Korean versions TV antenna. It doesn't bother me though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] GeraldNunn:
Does the phone fit in the horizontal case with the Gel on the phone? I'm looking for a horizontal belt case and this PDAir one seems the best but I would like to have a thin matte or gel case on the phone as I found the phone quite slippery and easy to drop. T%he one I'm looking at is the "Leather Case for Samsung Galaxy S II GT-i9100 - Horizontal Pouch Type (Black)" from your link, is this the one you purchased?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Techvir:
This is the one that I finally ordered. Will review it once it gets here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Case-Co...Accessories&hash=item43a7ed82e7#ht_965wt_1158
[Galaxy S II Accessories] GeraldNunn:
Looks interesting but one thing I should have mentioned I'm looking for is that the headphone jack should be accessible while in the case. The one you posted looks like it would be covered? Regardless, looking forward to the review and thanks for posting the link.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] fearfactory:
Agree. The PDAir cases are well finished and have already released their line of cases for the SG2. Another advantage is that their vertical belt case has the belt clip permanently attached to the case. It's a lot more reassuring knowing that it won't come off or unhook when brushed against.
[EVO 4G General] twiz0r:
So I am having an issue with ADW. I just did a complete wipe, and now it has space on the bottom and top of the screen that it will not let me use. I know that I have had this happen to me once before, but I forget how I fixed it.

The widgets that I have in my screenshot should take up the entire screen (all my rows are used up)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bjaxon:
I'm looking to port over the MIUI top battery bar to work with AOSP Roms. There is discussion of this from earlier, but no one got anywhere with it. So I would like to take on the task myself. The only problem.....I have no idea where to start. If I could get a dev to work with me a bit give me an idea of how to go about it. I am familiar with ADB, and I'm not completely retarded with computers. Jest need a friendly dev to point me in the right direction.

If someone is willing to help I'm willing to put in the leg work, and learn.

Please PM me on here or Gtalk: bryanjackson9
[EVO 4G General] ecsinusa:
Hey all, need some help. I am a work from home employee. All of my meetings are via conference calls. Once I dial into the main dial in it asks for the conference pin number. When I enter it its almost as if my phone isn't sending the tones. It just keeps asking over and over. I have the same issue with my bank and voicemail. I can make the initial call but after that its a no go on being able to enter anything after the fact. Could this be ROM or Radio related? I'm currently on the current EVO radio and latest MIUI. Also had the same issue with CM7 latest.. any help / advice would be great.
[EVO 4G General] dolfan08:
Change your audible touch tones to long or off.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vnvman:
I'm getting this weird popup message every time i launch the android stock browser, plus a few random times when i load a page. I'm running latest Oxygen-TEST, see sig for further info. The browser works well, but it's a bit annoying.

Does anybody know why i'm getting this and what it means? I started having this issue after i installed Opera, hard to tell wether this is related to that or not: i uninstalled it but no luck, the popup still appears.

Edit: I attached another screenshot. It seems like the developer console is showing many similar errors, even when the popup doesn't come up. I really have no clue...

Edit2: A full wipe followed by a clean installation didn't help, i'm still getting this popup message.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _thalamus:
Adblocking is causing it at a guess. ;)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vnvman:
Thx for the reply :)

Actually it seems like this fixed itself after a while...after a wipe that didn't help at all i just restored my (bugged) nandroid and the problem disappeared, weird...
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] jade master:
I just got this mail from Microsoft notifying that they will discontinue the services for My phone and Marketplace for all Windows Mobile 6.x customer..

Is this true?? how will we download applications for our HDmini then?? we still have the 1 year warranty right??
[HD Mini Themes and Apps] rigo007:
yep, it's true. That's already a forum for that in the window's main section. :(