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[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
I apologize if I didn't understand everything in the first post because it's a bit complicated.

So I've a question.

I've a Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) on which I'm running a Samsung ROM ("Stock ROM", should I say ?) GB 2.3.5.

I managed to root it using SuperOneClick.

Now I want to upgrade to a Samsung ROM ICS 4.0.4 without having any yellow triangle and stay rooted.

I understood that upgrading will make me loose the root state.

According to the first post my tasks list is :

1) upgrade to ICS 4.0.4 (PDA:LPW / PHONE:LQ6 / CSC:LP5 (XEF)) with Kies

2) use method 1, only step 1 without "flashing" temporary CWM and directly from Stock recovery and so even it is a Samsung ROM (stock)

Doing that will :

- bring me to ICS

- make me rooted

- not show any yellow triangle

So :

Can anybody confirm all what I wrote above is correct and that there is no other missing step ?

Can you also confirm that there no superbrick risk in doing all that ?

BTW, I've tried to run Stock recovery from my GB : the folder "external_sd" which usually points to SDHC card is empty (no folders). Is it normal ?

Thanks a lot for help and your answers.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] maddy19900:
FreNzz.... wer can I get dd signed zip file for galaxY s duos 7562...to root my phne.(stock recovery mode)...please help
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
correct steps, yes
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
for i9100, no brick bug on 4.0.3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
you need a fixed kernel to avoid issues

Get PhilZ-cwm6 from my signature
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Odeira.Oloap:
Got this working 100% on a Samsung Galaxy S II GT-I9100M on UGLD3, 4.0.3. :)

Just one thing.

Root through this method causes my battery life to nosedive. :(

I looked at the battery usage and this is what came up.

Can anyone help me with this?

I'm going to unroot with the same method specified here until I can fix the battery nosedive problem.

But Thanks so much for this!

P.S.: The main reason for the battery nosedive in my S II is I believe with the "Android System" and "Media Server." Before rooting, there was single-digit consumption of either service, now double digits. :(
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
Thanks, thanks, thanks !!!

Thanks a lot Phil for your help and your post.

I'm now in ICS 4.0.4 (LPW) rooted.

I've done exactly what I said some posts above.

The only problem I face is that in my previous rooted GB ROM, the app SuperUser has been added by the root program (SuperOneClick).

And now, this app is still installed with no means to get rid of.

If you have any idea, I'll appreciate.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
My root files will delete superuser.apk instances in /system/app

Browse manually there to be sure no duplicates if SuperOneClick used some exotic file name casing

Next, browse to /data/app and remove superuser (that part you could do in normal application uninstaller program)

By the way, my rooting method comes with chainfire SuperSU. It is of course needed, in fact it is the root... Maybe also that 's your confusion?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
Thanks for your answer. Here are my results.

So I checked first /system/app and I found only chainfire SuperSU apk (using ES File Explorer with root activated of course) --> OK

Then I browsed to /data/app and found the former superuser apk (com.noshufou.android.su).

So as you said, I went to Parameters, Applications, Superuser app. Instead of having a button "Uninstall app", there was "Uninstall updates" (because I remember having updated this app under GB through the market).

I clicked on this button and I got an error message saying that the app has not been unistalled.

However, the apk in /data/app has disappeared. The entry in the app list in Parameters, Applications has been removed too.

So everything seems to be OK except for the app icon in the app drawer which is still present.

When I try to drag it to the trash, it remains in the drawer because there is no minus sign on it I suppose.

If you have any idea for the last step of cleaning all traces of old GB root, I'll appreciate.

Edit : I rebooted the phone, and surprise... the icon is not in the app drawer any more.

Good to know.

The result is simply perfect.

Many thanks to all you contributors : Phil, Rachmat3, Chainfire and all others I forget.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Seems more of a problem related to your launcher. If you are on non tw launcher, try refreshing list of apps
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
Thanks Phil.

Before your answer, I found the solution and I've edited my previous post.

Have a look above.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gorast358:
Hi Phil3759.

Can you patch my stock kernel ?

Thank You !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] CR5N:
Post a fast link to your Rom/kernel!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gorast358:
Where can i find it ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gorast358:
I find my stock kernel:

https://hotfile.com/dl/177306598/28c116a/GT-N7000_ILO_N7000JKLP8_N7000ILOLP3_N7000JKLP2.zip.html

Hi Phil3759.

Can you patch my stock kernel ?

Thank You !
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ibraahim:
Can I flash cwm now as I have already acquired root, and want to install custom ROM.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] TasTony:
thanks

thanks

I rooted my phone and it's work perfect,now I can quarantine my unused app.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Yes

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] aziz981:
Can this method work on international version of i9300 ICS 4.0.4?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
not method 1

Others yes
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
SuperSU update available on the Play store

Phil,

Chainfire has just issued an update of his SuperSU (v0.98) on the Play store.

Can I safely proceed with the update as far as I have rooted my S2 with method 1 which installed SuperSU v0.96 ?

Thanks for your answer.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Yes, just update from market
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ugalde97:
Hello there, im kinda noob so please please please help me! I had a bad experience rooting before and i dont want it to happen again (sorry bad english :P)

So... If im on stock ICS, and want root and a custom recovery image for flasing any rom, what is the easiest method? Thanks (:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
@Ugalde97 Methord 1 will be enough.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Ugalde97:
Thanks 4 replying.... But it says that is a temporary recovery?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
If you have i9100

Here's the best method:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ToastyZ71:
trying the supersu + busybox signed update zip on tab 7.7 SCH-i815 4.0.4 (stock 3e recovery) and getting error: failed to verify whole-file signature

any hope of a fix?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
you will need a cwm recovery or no way for method 1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
Hi Phil,

Since I have upgraded my S2 from GB v2.3.5 to ICS v4.0.4 stock ROM and rooted it with method 1, I have a problem with the calendar.

I'm using only the Android calendar (My calendar), not Google's one.

I create a new appointment --> OK

I try to modify it but I can't because the Edit choice is not available in the menu.

I noticed that :

- previously created entries are not affected,

- newly created entries using Outlook and synced with Kies are also not affected.

I've tried to change all the (few) options but without any success.

Could it be a permission's issue ? How to fix it ?

If you have any ideas...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] starzshowz:
Amazing thanks was done in 60 seconds i prefer the for my sg2

Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip if you prefer the classic ChainsDD superuser + Busybox from Linus Yang.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] wonsanim:
Thanks Phil! Just Perfect:victory:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Update

I added new files to root with and without busybox for last SuperSU 0.98

download links in post 1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cdaarif:
works fine in XXLSJ 4.1.2

sorry for my bad english.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] It_ler:
Sorry Phil3759 ... but latest SuperSU is v0.99.

Chainfire is not lazy ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Yeah, I released just a little before he updates :D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DrLlama:
This is probably as stupid question, but would method 1 (it rooted my S2 in seconds, thank you) work on non samsung devices such as a Toshiba Thrive AT100? or is the signed zip file signed using a samsung only certificate.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rgabi88:
Problems..!?!?

I had my S2 rooted with Mobile odin pro and busybox pro installed..

I uninstalled busybox pro, used Busybox Uninstaller v1.0, flashed Root_Busybox_1.20.2_Only_(No_SuperSU)-S2-Update3-signed.zip. All these operations performed from stock recovery mode with stock kernel with files from this thread.

After reboot, I can not log in into wifi network and Mobile odin pro complains about "..unexpected partition layout.." and pressing ok closes the app. Also the phone drains battery very fast and goes very hot around camera area.

I am using leaked stock JB 4.1.2 with some of the default apps frozen.

Does anybody knows what is wrong and how to fix it??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] narsimdamha:
have you try with odin pc? try to flash back that leaked JB. if im not wrong that you are using XXLSJ rite?? i am also using that leaked ver, i flash via odin pc and it doing well....have a try friend:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rgabi88:
I just wished to fix, but I ended up reflashing XXLSJ via PC and odin... now I am reconfiguring all...:(:mad::crying: Damn...

Thanks, anyway....
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Someone had same issues before you. It was related to the use of busybox market installers that took his toolbox symlinks.

In my experience, this is typical of deleting /system/bin files. You should never try the market installers. Also, some ROMs do this bad symlinking during install

I also posted a script to fix it without re-installing all, sadly, you didn't read and search well it seems.

When I have time, I will post it to the original thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1853419

Look at the few last pages for the issue, its causes, and the fix
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] rgabi88:
I was desperate and I didn't have the time to search. Maybe you can add thr issue and the fix to main post.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
As said, I will, but I recommend, and recommend again: never use market installers for busybox
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] riazsgs2:
Stucks::: (

Stucks at "Loading SU Binary Version".. Takes forever to update binary!!!:confused::confused:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] riazsgs2:
I was hoping some suggestion by now..

On XWLP7 4.0.3
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] edsoedso:
Could you please tell me which method should I use to root Star N9330 Note2 MTK6577 phone with below characteristics:

1. model number: e1901_v77_gq2002_9p017_fg

2. Android version: 4.1.1

3.Baseband version: MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V15.2012/10/08

4. Kernel version: 3.4.0 root@abc-desctop)) #1 SMP PREEMPT

5. Build number: e1901_v77_gq2002_9p017_fg_20121126

Thank you!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] timberwolf60:
I have an equivalent S3 set with same cpu. I asked for rooted when i purchased it. No cwm recovery but i can run those programs whose required root without problem. Gps not worked for me.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] kimtaei:
one noob question, when samsung release update on JB, will I need to unroot it back before update to JB or I can just update without unroot using OTA or Kies???
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] pakistanish:
Just update it, you won't need to unroot it.

Sent from my A8
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] thewinelover:
Sadly, I returned my tablet because I couldn't get root... and of course, the day after I do that I'm led to this post. UGH! Oh well, thanks for that EXTREMELY time intensive N00B friendly tutorial. Devs get most of the credit but I don't think those who take the time to walk us through the actual use of it get enough. BRAVO! ;) :good:

(I pressed the "Thanks" button! So, I hope others will show their gratitude as well!
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Marchintosh:
SuperSu 0.98 works with N7100 and N7000?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
You forget all the remaining android phones...

That's just an app, so you run it where you want
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] La_Globule:
JB stock ROM root ?

Hi Phil,

I've been using your Method1 to root my stock ROM ICS v4.0.4.

Now, Samsung is releasing new stock ROM in v4.1.2 (JB), today for Spain (FOP) and later for other countries.

I've seen you've modified your signature text "Root ICS/JB" in adding JB but nothing in the first post of this thread, neither in the subject refers to JB.

Does Method1 (and others) still works to root these new ROMs ?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Yes, thanks, edited OP
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Astegal:
Indeed no problem to root JB. However the flashing of cwm6 doesn't remain installed after rebooting the phone. It always comes back to stock recovery. Any idea why ?

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9100 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
For that you need kernel. Look in my signature for a stock kernel with cwm
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] colaman12:
Hi ! I just flashed jelly bean xxls8 offical on my s2 will method 1 help me to gain root access
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ali744:
Dear Guys;

Could you please compare these 2 method for rooting JB xwls8 (spain) for me?

1)Method 1 - Recommended

Push superuser + Busybox (Now v1.20.2 from Linus Yang) in recovery

Root_SuperSU.0.98-Busybox.1.20.2-signed.zip

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

2) [How To] Root [I9100][ROM 4.1.2] With Stock Recovery

CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1994544

Pros and Cons? Which one is better?:confused:

Due I am on JB xwls8 still unrooting steps (for method 1) are valid? I mean installing "Unroot_SuperUser-Busybox-Uninstaller-Update2-signed.zip" and then "Busy_Box_Uninstaller_v1.0-signed":confused:

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] ali744:
OK , finally I root my S2(JB-xwls8) via Root_SuperSU.0.98-Busybox.1.20.2-signed.zip.

Thanks Phil3759

after that I read some post by you that said instal Busybox if you need, now I have it but I don't know when I need it , I should keep it or uninstal via your uninstaller? What it(busybox) can do for me?

Sorry , I know it's newbie question:o
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] bogdan1980:
Do not uninstall busybox.

Galaxy powered by GM and Dorimanx.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] tuxintosh:
Using method 1, I rooted my samsung GT-I9100 version 4.0.4 (ZSLPQ). Used cwm-touch-6.0.x.x-i9100 to install Root_SuperSU.0.96.Only-signed.zip. The phone was rooted successfully. However, I noticed the the ".android_secure" located at the external_sd was read only. The owner belonged to root and group was also root. Will it affect the phone because my phone respond slow and one of the weather widget sometimes stop update weather? Is it possible to change the owner to system and group media_rw?

My other rooted phone N7100 (4.1.1) & I9103 (4.0.4) can read & write ".android_secure" without problem.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] MBariya:
Thanks bro finaly i have rooted my sgs after one yr...

Used method1
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Dirk:
Method 1 worked perfectly for me on Stock XWLSD (Nordic).

Thanks OP! :good:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sputmann:
Any plan to include the new SU from Koush?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] nm8:
hi

I am waiting for a new S2 delivery tomorrow.

I just want to confirm if you used stock revovery for flashing the zip?

Can anyone confirm this .... cheers
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Rila:
Yes I can confirm it works. But be advised and read very carefuly the OP. If I were you I would try first to find out if I got an insane chip or not.

:D
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sputmann:
Is there any plan to update this with the new Superuser from the ClockworkMod creator
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
su is not from Koush

And there is no need to update it. Just update from market or within app when you restart
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] sputmann:
Koush made his own version of Superuser: play store link.

If there are no plans to add Koush's version, is it possible to add the APK to the zip in place of the version you're using? Or will the scripts have to be rewritten for it?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
Did not know about it

I will definately support Koush open source alternative :good:
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Crommy:
will Method one work with stock Gingerbread 2.3.6 ?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
no way, sadly
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] jaestreetss:
Will this work on boost mobile s2??
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] :
So I've tried all the methods listed, tried every file. Every one I try gives me a signature verification error. What gives? Stock tmo galaxy s2, 4.0.4
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] h83d:
Thanks for this...
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Viper The Ripper:
Hi PhilZ!

Could I use CWM touch/no touch temporaly recovery to back up my currently I9100P rom?

If I back up my rom, it'll include efs files? or Can I back up efs with other method? I read that is a very important partition that it contains IMEI information... maybe it is a silly question but with mi old GT-S5830 it was very dangerous!! If you try to copy efs folder you get a smart brick :o so, please would you clarify or explain me how to?

Thank you very much as always ;)
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Viper The Ripper:
first of all try to flash a CWM file from the OP and then flash the root file
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Phil3759:
1- Yes

I no longer remember if efs is part of the attached temporary recovery, but just browse menus and see if it is there or use a third party method
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] DarkMenace:
Will this work on the Verizon Samsung Galaxy 2 7.0 tablet? I have my S3 already rooted so that's no issue there. I just want an easy way to root my Samsung Galaxy 2 7.0 tablet when I get it this week.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Anthropolis:
There's several very easy ways to root the Tab 2, the easiest way is to use the ezSBF cd method. You download a file, burn it as a cd, reboot your comp to the cd, plug in the Tab 2, and follow the easy directions. Go look in the Galaxy Tab forum for the details.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] gab34:
Hello,

Thank you for your work that I use on my S2. :good:

I have a S3 I9300 JB that I would like Root the same way than Method 1 because I do not want to change the kernel and use CF-ROOT.

Are you going do it for the S3 or if you know a Root_SuperSU.xxx-Busybox.x.xx.x.xx-S3-signed.zip and one CWM temporary for my phone.

Thank you and sorry for my bad english
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thailandian:
Bad bootloader arguments "(null)"

Thanks for your great work on this Phil and others.

I've just bought a Thai tablet (i-mobile i-note wifi 3) and am trying to root it.

After searching around for a couple of days, I finally found your guide and things were looking good.

I followed the first option (using standard recovery) and everything seemed OK, no complaints of signature error, but when I rebooted there was no superuser.

I should mention that when I go into standard recovery, there is an error message:

So next, I tried the method using the temp cwm recovery.

This worked as far as getting me into the recovery, but I got new error messages:

Also, when I get to "choose zip from sdcard", I get the error

and similarly with internal sdcard.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thailandian:
Just to update a little, I googled "Bad bootloader arguments" and it seems there is a problem with the formatting of my internal sdcard.

Need sleep now, so will get back to it tomorrow and let you know how it went.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thailandian:
I just had a nasty thought about this. Using MiniTool Partition Wizard, I notice that there are 16 MB of the internal sdcard that are "unallocated".

Could this be used by my tablet in some undocumented way?

I'm a bit wary of formatting my internal sdcard until I get further information.
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thailandian:
I looked around and formatting internal sdcard seems to be ok, so tried it.

Fortunately - no damage done.

Unfortunately - still can't mount either internal or external sdcard and still getting error messages re bootloader.

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] cpwchucky:
I can help

Dude I am from Thailand And today i just bought the i note.

Now Rooting is dangerous the way you play it be more careful.

The CPu chip we have is AML 8726 it cannot be rooted by all methods except one made for this chip

the link is right here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2146226 :laugh::laugh::laugh:

do as he says except that push vol up+power on to go to bootloader.

But i dont know what you have done to your pad and if it is permanent.

But before you do this. 3 days ago our tablet recived a jellybean update lol

and i updated then rooted. The link to the FW is

http://www.spirit-mobiles.com/index.php/topic,6341.0.html

download those three files and extract them with 7z

the password is in thai so you need to enable thai unicode on your computer the password is: ขอบคุณครับ

Then format your exteral sd and put all the files in the root of the sd card without folders copy the actual files to the sd.

then turn off the tablet and push power + vol up.

now the command in those files automates the update so it will freeze a while then come to an android with an update bar:laugh::laugh:

Oh it formats the whole thing so beware of that. after that wala JB on I-note wifi 3

then root it with that thing i showed u above.

Hope this helps no one has solved how to root this device so tell me id it also worked for you and i will create a real tutorial for all.

Charnzinkov
[Galaxy S II Original Android Development] Thailandian:
What a shame! I got your message about an hour after I bricked my tablet!:crying:

The strange thing is that checked the post you linked to and that was the method that finally worked for me. After that, I played around for an hour or so, then rebooted the tablet and it won't start.

Anyway, I'm trying to flash with JB, so hopefully that may work.

I still get the small android logo when I try to turn on the tablet, but it just sits there for a few seconds and turns off again.

Anyway, I think you should write the instructions and publish them anywhere and everywhere!

I spend days googling around - couldn't find anything about i-note except some very old instructions for superoneclick, that I guess were made for i-note 1.

Anyway, thanks again for the reply. Hopefully I can get my tablet up and running again and will let you know.