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[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiffer1991:
The Ace 2 is very new and i searched for a while in the internet

Rooting this device is not possible at the moment!!!!!!!

Even not with apps like gingerbreak or superoneclick oder z4 root they never worked like they should so you can close the thread and wait until somebody found a way to root it
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
I think not so...

We should here collect our experiences about rooting the Ace 2. If somebody have some news about rooting, can post that here.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiffer1991:
Stimmt auch wieder =)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NIMBAH:
The iPhone 4S is actually dual core 800Mhz..
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jiffer1991:
Dont think so why should they do this

but thats what i thought too when i heard about the ace 2 the first time...

Can u give me any feedback about the phone?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NIMBAH:
Every iPhone is actually underclocked. They do it for the battery life.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antsm:
The root is not so far from here ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27610432&postcount=31
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yod123:
If anyone tryed?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Amoh77:
antsm, please, make detailed instructions
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
The cpu is really powerfull. The chipset is NovaThor U8500, with an ARM dual Cortex - A9 cpu at 1ghz (in sga2 it is underclocked to 800mhz), and the powerfull arm mali 400 gpu! More info here: http://www.stericsson.com/products/u8500-novathor.jsp
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
Hello antms,

at first thanks lot of for your work.

I did not try it, because I had concern to brick the phone...

Could the phone brick due this methode?

I mean, to loose the warranty is not the problem. I'm sure, one day is it solved to unroot, but to brick the phone would be not funny...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antsm:
Hi dhvenus

Generally, i don't belive with it, since kernel image doesn't affects on bootloader, which implements download mode.

But since i don't have SGA2 and can't test it personally, i can't take responsibility to say about 100% safety of this method.

We need a braveheart hero ;)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yod123:
Ok, maybe i'll test it. But! What will happen if something go wrong? I'll need to flash a new firmware? But how? If it may be flashed with odin, where can I get a rom?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casidus:
there is still a safer method??

as other phones that will install a zip from recobery?

I also I have it and I would like root.

thanks for everything.

waiting for response
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] antsm:
Just flash stock kernel back (I8160XXLD3_original.tar.md5).

If you are looking for a firmware, you can get it at http://samfirmware.com (type i8160 in a search field).

Stock recovery usually performs signature verification for every zip-package. If the package is not signed by Samsung, then it will not be applied.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
Hi,

Would you please be so kind and show us the benchmark results with all kernels done by Linkpack app.

Probably you was already flashed back the original kernel with 800MHz....

Thank You in advance!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milky_:
Finally - would it possible or not possible to use Update from Samsung, after ROOT procedure :confused:
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itasoulas:
any tutorial of how can we make our own "ready to root" kernels?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BierLiebHaber:
You should get updates from samsung if all you did was gain root. But don't play around with the build.prob.

If all else fails and you really dont get samsung updates you can always flash the original ROM and you will get all the updates...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Newbie256:
The "ready to root" kernel (I8160XXLD8-CL1100997) is diffirent from my kernel (I8160DXLE1-CL1109463)

so i think that's why my device always tells me "E:signature verification failed . Installation aborted." in recovery mode and "Update fails" in OS .

//I don't know if we change it in build.prop , will it receive update or not ??? If not , where can I download my stock kernel ???
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcguolo:
It seems that the ace 2 is not supported... :(
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
[MOD] Modded framework with a few AOSP icons & crt off

Moved here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28717246&postcount=3
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Komsung:
I think, that better place to presents mods will be thread created by @itasoulas.

I hope that new threads will bring us closer to Ace 2 subforum.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
Just saw it, i will move it there too.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pippus9:
There is unroot?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MadMonk:
USB-OTG

As I know, you have to flash the original kernel.

To All

Does anyone know the meaning of these lines in the file vold.fstab:

For example a smartphone Sony Xperia P this file contains only two lines:

And one more thing. Has anyone tried to use USB-OTG on our device. Will it work if I edit those lines:

Like this (by analogy with the Sony Xperia P smartphone):
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sidzero:
how to root and unroot Galaxy Ace 2 , i'm newbie please help me my kernel 2.6.35.7-I8160DXLF2-CL1155198 , version android 2.3.6 , thank you very much :)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
Hello Sidzero,

The only one way is to read this Thread from the begin. There are the instruction, the necessary files etc.

Here is the Instruction post from atsm: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27610432&postcount=31

And finally: you know, one of the most important rules are in every forum that everyone of us has to read befor ask. This is for you also relevant...

Go ahead!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] optimist7:
Thanks ANTSM - rooting is working :)

Hello All,

This is just to confirm that ANTSM's method of rooting Galaxy Ace 2 (GT-I8160) is working fine.

Спасибо ANTSM :)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravifaujdar1988:
unroot

how can i unroot my gt i8160.Because after rooting there are many problems like connecting to my pc using bluetooth,feature that i use frequently..early reply will be much appreciated
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] optimist7:
You just need to flash the original image (included in the post with rooting instructions).

PS: We all value our time. The answer to your question was given in this thread at least 3 times. Please READ before posting.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terrable2000:
usb-otg (usb-host)

And what about USB-OTG? Anyone tryied edit vold.fstab ?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmmcfc:
Is the custom recovery clockwork mod recovery?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
yes, it works. That was reported on android-hilfe.de. This was asking also somebody there, and I linked this thread to there. Then he reported, that it works.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravifaujdar1988:
Thanks for your reply...

Thanks for your reply...but i tried flashing with original tar file still it shows that my phone is rooted..What can be wrong..Plz reply..Thanks again
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
You should try the unroot option of supersu. I dont think that reverting to the stock kernel will do any good except that you wont be able to flash update.zips from recovery.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terrable2000:
I want to try this! What do i do?

P.S. i don't know deutch :-(
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MadMonk:
USB-OTG

Maybe you tell us a bit more, for example you can post a link. I have information that editing vold.fstab not enough for proper USB-OTG.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmo123:
Hi guys,

I am really missing root on my new Ace 2, but I don't want to risk it without the option of being able to unroot and go back to stock. I bought the phone in Germany. I can't find a ROM anywhere. Could somebody be so kind and try to unroot and if it works post the steps here? :)

I would send you...uhm...a candy bar for this :D

Peace
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
You can unroot it with 100 different ways. The problem is that we cannot reset the counter yet so we lose warranty.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmo123:
I just need 1 way :)

I need to know where I can get the right (german) stock rom for example. It would be nice to have an unroot guide just like we have a root guide on page 4 of this thread.

I don't care about the warranty, my concern is the update that will probably come in Q3.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] porpure:
How to upgrade Ace 2 GT - I8160 to ICS 4.0

How to upgrade Ace 2 GT - I8160 to ICS 4.0

Is This mobile phone support?

Where is to download ICS ROM?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Komsung:
According to some advertisements (movies) on web, plus some information on particular web pages, i8160 is upgradeable to ICS. BUT, so far there is no rom ready. So be patient and wait.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechGR:
I think he was asking about custom ROM. Ace 2 will receive ICS officialy, but everybody knows how slow Samsung is when it comes to releasing updates. Anyway, since this will receive ICS anyway, is there anybody out there working on some Jelly Bean ROM maybe?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
Hello MadMonk,

The necessary file called "vold.fstab_S_Adv_2" is here in our XDA thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1700613&page=8

(post #75)

Good luck!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] janda:
Hi all,

still not way to reset flash counter? i have 1 and need to reset. thanx
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glen_d13:
Problem on creating events on calendar

hi everyone,

Does anyone of you have the same problem creating events on calendar.? I cannot view the created events on the calendar on my i8160, does rooting this phone causes the problem?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
Rooting the phone doesnt cause any problem... Just look more carefully at calendar, there is maybe an option..
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yod123:
Guys! Vote for cm9 support: http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/55977-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-cm9-poll/
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
Basicly I'm for cm9. But sorry, I just tried to sign in to the community, and there are so stupid barriers like not acceptable emal address, something with the password and so on. I have no nervs for this. Sorry...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slade9220:
yes, it's impossible!! :silly:
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SNRatio:
I just did the impossible :victory: One more vote for the mod.

But more on topic: I would like to have some kind of list of consequences of rooting/"reclocking". Flash counter/warranty is one obvious unresolved issue, but are there more? A few issues have been mentioned here.

I have ordered two i8160's to keep one "pristine", or rather, fully workable at any time.

I'd also like to ask if a Jelly Bean port for the i8160 can be regarded a realistic goal. I'd just be happy to contribute, but I have no experience with this kind of project.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
I did the impossible too, within 5 minutes.. A little effort from everyone so we can enjoy CM9 in the future :)
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
The Cyanogen Mod community is like North Korea....

This community has surely no authority to dictate me, what of email adress i have to use. I have an email adress at a german provider gmx.net, and they won´t to accept this. Simply stupid...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Komsung:
But is this a reason for you to not vote for CM9?

Give them what they want (stupid or not), even gmail.com works.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
Use your google account, you sure have one for google play.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Bcoz gmx is used for forum spamming

Your can join using your twitter or Facebook account.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacziferi:
@kyrillos13

Did you receive the JIG you ordered? Did you tested it?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terrable2000:
JIG

Jig is works, when plug in, phone entered to download mode.

p.s. i buy jig for samsung s2, but on this model it works too.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacziferi:
Does it reset the custom rom counter?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Cm9? Why do not we ask for CM10?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
Yes, why not CM10?

So I used for account creating my gmail email adress...:eek:

And started a new poll for CM10 for ACE 2 on Cyanogen Forum:

http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/56306-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-c10-poll/

Please vote!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terrable2000:
No.... :-(
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechGR:
Hi,

I have one question - before flashing the OC Kernel, is root necesary? I read the whole thread but I haven't seen nobody mentioning this. So do all the steps from here need to be followed in order to flash the OC kernel, or Steps 1, 3, 4 and 7 are enough just to flash the OC kernel?

Thank you.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yod123:
guys! Who can help me to get zImage from firmware? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29111167
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyrillos13:
(For Windows)

Download magiciso, rename remove the .md5 from kernel and open it with magic iso.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reddeer2000:
Hi !

Is someone here with a rooted Ace 2 with NFC ? I'm looking for the following original files :

system/app/mediaprovider.apk

system/app/systemui.apk

system/framework/framework-res.apk

So please, can someone send me this files. I've modded the framework like kyrillos 13 did it, but it failed. And I don't have backup the original files.

So , my fault.

Thx

Reddeer2000
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] methusalem0815:
Be careful when you flash your Ace2-NFC with this kernel:

I8160XXLD8_ready_to_root_ANT.tar.md5

You have rooted your device, but the NFC-function is disabled!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechGR:
Ok guys, I am pretty sure the OC Kernels do not overclock the CPU. Either this, or the power management / frequency management gets messed up and the CPU ends up not running at higher speed all the times.

I tested stock and with 1200MHz Kernel. I did not root the phone, I just flashed the OC ROM, so if that is needed in order for the frequency to be applied please let me know (however, the software does see the CPU at 1200MHz).

For testing, I used a bunch of apps (some of them are 3D, I know, but I wanted to see if CPU OC has impact over 3D performance, just like with 3DMark on PC's, for instance).

Besides the synthetic benchmarks, I also used two real life applications to make sure if the real life performance is changed or not.

With Batch Image Resizer I resized 72 JPG pictures (84 MB total size) to 50%, and I also rotated them 90 degrees clockwise. This resulted in 72 files with a size reduced to 15MB. The operation took 57 seconds with the OC kernel and 52 seconds with the stock Kernel...

With Video Converter Android I converted a 3GP movie I shot with the camera (75.6 MB) to MP4, with default settings, resulting in a 28 MB file. The operation took roughly the same time to complete with both kernels (186 seconds).

That being said, it is pretty abnormal for a 50% frequency increase to have little or no impact for performance, so most likely the OC kernels do not affect the real operating speed of the CPU.

However, I would very much like to see how this baby runs at 1200MHz, so if I can be of any assistance for testing kernels and stuff, please let me know.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itasoulas:
after rooting flash original kernel and NFC is there, correct?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
@TechGR:

:(

Yes, we assumed that, but according to Linkpac benchmark, what I did before and after overclocking, it seems to work.

Sadly, our "Android As" antsm was not more here in this thread. So we have no support right now for the overclocking.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechGR:
There has to be a solution to this - yes, some difference is noticeable in some tests, but that is not proper scaling, so something is not working as it should with that kernel. Now the question is - is there a general issue with the kernel modification antsm did, or it behaved different for different users?

The second question is - what apps are affected by the changes in this kernel, and what apps are not. Because, with some apps you might say they are poorly optimized or have problems, but vid encoding and image batch processing really take a toll on the CPU, and the difference should be obvious for 400MHz increase in clock speed.

I am sure that antsm can find a solution for this, but I can imagine it is hard doing this without the actual phone...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reddeer2000:
If you have a ace2 with NFC , don't flash one of these kernels because you loose your NFC function. It is not possible to flash back, because we don't have the original nfc kernel !
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
We have Chinese Rooting

http://bbs.romup.com/read-htm-tid-1627.html
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
You are so great dude.... :confused:

Chinese signs... nothin to understand...

Can you something translate to here?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itasoulas:
+1 please translate in detail and give links
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
WARNING! Samsung Spain says that will not be an ICS Update...

(SPA) https://www.facebook.com/samsung.es/posts/423717674338564?notif_t=feed_comment

"The Galaxy Ace 2 will not receive ICS, since we can not ensure perfect operation in these devices"

:confused::confused::confused::confused: Xperia P and U has similar specs
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechGR:
And Samsung Galaxy Advanced uses the same SoC (Novathor U8500). Typically Samsung bull****. Well, one more reasons for devs to work on bringing ICS or JB to this device as soon as possible...
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Next device will be a Huawei :( i came from zte blade that has lot of development
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacziferi:
I am not sure that Samsung Spain knows everything well, I hope they just misunderstood something...

One of my friend works for Samsung mobile and he said, that there will be an ICS update (of course it is not official info)

And what is about this?

www dot theverge dot com/2011/05/10/google-promises-android-devices-updates-18-months/

www dot androidpolice dot com/2011/05/10/io-2011-android-alliance-promises-timely-android-os-updates-for-18-months-after-device-launch/

When Ace2 was introduced, this agreement was already signed (and ICS was released!!!)... in this case can we claim at Google to push Samsung?

Moreover, we have to have JB update also!

p.s.: where can I ask to validate my user in order to not ask captcas when I replies or allow to post links?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcoshl:
thank you antsm, I got root im my new i8160!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Samsung Canada says:

Right now they aren't scheduled to receive Ice Cream Sandwich. Sorry.

:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
I think, its game over for ICS on ACE 2. Only one hope to CyanogenMod, or sell your phone to somebody, who don't care about ICS, and buy other one, better than Samsung.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Der-Knuffi:
One more reason to push Jelly Bean for our Ace 2:

forum . cyanogenmod. com /topic/56306-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-c10-poll/ (erase the spaces)

You have to register to take part in the poll. They don't accept all email-addresses (e.g. GMX), but your googlemail-account will do the job.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhvenus:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/56306-samsung-galaxy-ace-2-c10-poll/
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
seriously? there are too many devices on unofficial port section.

We have not sources to make any ROM. It's necessary at least ics sources

and I cannot sell my device because nobody is interested on non-ics phones
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baokiem1:
Can you help me convert the 2.3.6 kernel DXLF2 ready to root and kernel is not always a two way?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vacziferi:
We have to find the way to claim for Samsung (or for Google/Open Handset Alliance/etc.)

- on May 2011 Google, Samsung and other producers/carriers signed an agreement to give minimum 18 months support for their devices

- on May 2011 ICS was released

- on February 2012 Samsung announced the Ace2, with Gingerbread (9 months after ICS relase date!!!), with quite good technical parameters (good processor, enough ram etc.)

- They also spotted a video that says Ace2 is ICS upgradeable

- and now, July 2012 they do not have any sence about ICS, moreover they say that it will not give ICS (or JB)???

And do not forget that we are speaking about the biggest smart phone producer!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Some Samsung community managers said that will be ICS update but others not. Samsung fails on communication
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Samsung Spain contacted with their sources and will be an ICS update :) :)

Bottom https://www.facebook.com/samsung.es/posts/423717674338564?notif_t=feed_comment
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brtoledo:
Hi all!

soraxx, I´ve a Ace 2 with NFC buyed on Amazon.de working on Movistar Spain.

Do you think that the ICS awaited update will be compatible with the NFC feature?

Or will there be an ICS for each model? I ask because I've seen cooked roms for this phone non-compatible with NFC.

Thanks a lot!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
I'll ask. NFC model can't be bought here and maybe they haven't an answer.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casidus:
one question.

how to enable USB-OTG.????

this woks????

What devices let me use?

thanks for all
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hurcos:
Deleted double post
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hurcos:
Very nice to read that sort of official statement from Samsung Spain on Facebook. As far as I understood there is no release date known atm.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soraxx:
Okay chinese rood i posted yesterday it's the same as here and doesn't fix counter :(
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itasoulas:
that's definately good news, no doubt about that, BUT...

1. No estimates yet, maybe it will take a while

2. Story so far shows that no real devs own this phone. Me and other modders can mod things pretty well but we need the basics first.

3. Galaxy ACE, the most popular phone in europe/best seller, took a very long time to get official CM support. ACE 2 IF it gets that support, it won't be at least for another 6 months to one year

4. Not regreting buying this phone cause it runs well after deleting crap apps and tweaks it's performance by 2-3 apps. It's just feels weird coming from ACE forums to just a general thread

5. ... still keeping the faith though!
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Komsung:
@itasoulas, give some hint about 2-3 apps making Ace 2 flying.