yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hipster Dashie:
Hey guys,

I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.

What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.

What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?

Cheers in advance!!

EDIT:

Android version: 4.0.3

Baseband version: I9100NELP4

Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 dpi@DELL141 #3

Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hipster Dashie:
Sure thing!

Android version: 4.0.3

Baseband version: I9100NELP4

Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 dpi@DELL141 #3

Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Root with this method : xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1746794

Or

This method : xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hipster Dashie:
I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things. :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
The methods in both links will not change your Kernel. So you can just the easiest method.

They will allow you to update when update is available
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angelkom:
The easiest way

Because you have stock firmware the easiest way is two use philz kernel its stock based kernel that has more futures than the stock kernel and it automatticly roots your phone. Follow this steps.

1. Download the zip from this link http://www.mediafire.com/?rsfvtscivibt49n

2. After downloading transfer the zip to your "SD card"(not the internal memory) of the phone

3. power off the phone

4. go to recovery by holding the power button, the volume up button, and the home button until the kernel menu comes out

5. Wipe chache

6.choose install from sd card or apply from sd card

7. choose the zip you transfered

8. after installing wipe the chache one more time and reboot the device

now you will se superuser app in the menu. Try going to the recovery and see your new kernel
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabo_e30:
Does this work with 4.1.2 stock jellybean? (XWLSD)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK00338:
1. go to and download http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1534485&d=1354579840

2. place zip on externalSD

3. boot into stock recovery

4. Flash zip from externalSd

5. select Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip and you should be rooted,

this works on both ics roms and jellybean.

this just flashed the supersu app and the superuser binaries

so this shouldnt mess up the ota or kies.

hope it helps mate :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Copy the 2 .apks to system/app and change permissions, copy the 4 .lib files to system/lib and change permissions accordingly. I know there is a flashable zip from armygunner as well, but that would not install for me. This will allow those having issues to get some touchwiz love. Since we can't upload .so files you will have to extract the lib files then copy them to system/lib and change permissions.

Here is the instructions to get the Verizon data traffic icons. This was originally created for AOKP, and I am using it on CM10. This should work for ALL ROMS. Thanks to detonator from Rootzwiki and atticus182.

Step 1: Download zipthemer from the play store.

Step 2: Download the attached DataTrafficMod-ZT-LTE-H.zip file and save to the download folder on your internal SD.

ZipThemer Instructions:

.•If this is the first time using ZipThemer, hit the (hidden) menu key -> Hit "Update Edify" -> Hit "Browse" (pick a file that you have flashed before on your phone, like your ROM or a theme) -> Hit "Configure" -> Then hit the 'back' softkey to return to the main screen.(i used a modem .zip file personally)

•Click the "+Theme" button, browse to the download folder and select the DataTrafficMod-ZT-LTE-H.zip file.

•Click the "Build It!" button, and when it prompts if you want to make an "undo-zip", click "Always"

•You will now see the output screen with the Build Log, check if everything went alright, it will show that a zip file has been created on /sdcard/

•Reboot your phone to Recovery, then flash the .zip file that is created on /sdcard. It most likely will not be in downloads, mine went right to Internal SD/

•Done! If you experience problems or want to undo the action just flash the "undo-zip" that's also located on /sdcard.

Enjoy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Screenies of the 4G LTE and Twiz launcher
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jgav71:
Will the data traffic mod also work with AOKP?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
It should

Sent via RF signal from my JellyRocket to XDA on the Internet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jgav71:
I tried it. System UI got borked and notification bar disappeared... I didn't try to fix permissions. Maybe I'll try again later.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
If it didn't work with that let me know and ill show you how to do it with your own framework

Sent via RF signal from my JellyRocket to XDA on the Internet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] beyoung90:
Will the data mod work with samsung "Based" roms? Embryo for example ? anyway to make it work ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
It should work with any system ui.apk, but if it doesnt i can die you how in a few steps. Back up your rom and give it a shot and we'll go from there.

Sent via RF signal from my JellyRocket to XDA on the Internet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] beyoung90:
It didnt work. Status bar disappeared.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Ok let me type up instructions

Sent via RF signal from my JellyRocket to XDA on the Internet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] beyoung90:
Okay thanks alot !!!:highfive:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
I haven't forgotten about this, my modem died and its a pain accessing all the info i need from my phone. Bare with me a bit longer.

Sent via RF signal from my JellyRocket to XDA on the Internet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] beyoung90:
Take your time ! just a side project would be cool to have !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] promiseofcake:
I'm going to assume that this does not allow the Touchwiz camera to be used on AOSP but I want to put it out there just in case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
It might, want to test it? Or link me to to the aosp rom you are using do i can test it? You want the twiz launcher and camera on aosp right?

Sent via RF signal from my JellyRocket to XDA on the Internet!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] promiseofcake:
Well really the only Touchwiz thing I'd want would be the camera. I know it relies on the overall Touchwiz framework and I also know Seanscreamz may have mentioned the camera being a pita on his CM10 hybrid.

I am on cm9 but maybe I will give it a try and see.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
OP has been updated with new instructions for verizon data traffic icons.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
might be worth a shot to back up your ROM and just install the framework.apk file from the OP and the camera.apk from Twiz. If that doesnt work you can try adding the lib files one at a time. As long as you dont install the sec.apk file from the OP you shouldnt have full Twiz. Although Im not sure why you wouldnt want it, I finally made the jump and I love it, lots of great features and very stable for me.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] thisisglen:
It looks like if you update to 4.1.1 using the zip method from CWM and then agree to the new T&C's the device registers itself with Samsung which in turn brings back an error saying "Modified Device - Updates not available". That means no OTA updates, and no manual checking for updates.

Looks like it will be manually download .zip updates only from now on.

This is why I didn't get apple :mad: I want freedom.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] stoney73:
:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] p3113owner:
The only builds aren't the official builds. They are test builds that are supposed to be only used by internal workers at Samsung. They are NOT official. Don't expect everything to work.
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] imnuts:
So, you're surprised that you installed an unofficial OTA that updates you from a non-official build (from what I know), and you can't get updates? Am I missing something here? That's like asking why you don't get update notifications in a custom ROM...
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] gooffeyguy:
Yup, it's like that with any version rom you install and run using the non-stock recovery (CWM, etc)
[Galaxy Tab 2 General] shinydesert:
Big deal!! It's been like that for centuries,you will be able to download it from somewhere else.

Who cares?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxfordchris87:
Hi,

I'm trying to install CyanogenMod9. I've been following the instructions in the CyanogenMod wiki and a couple of other sites; I installed 'codeworkx's Kernel with the ClockworkMod Recovery 5.5.0.4' from the wiki using Heimdall (on a Mac), and then rooted using Samsung Quick Root (on Windows). That all seemed to work OK - I've got root (tested using Titanium Backup), my Kernel Version is 3.0.15-TH codeworkx@cyanogenmod #2, and when I boot up I get the yellow warning triangle. However, when I boot into Recovery Mode (vol up + home + power) I still seem to have the stock Recovery. Have I missed a step somewhere?

Thanks,

Chris
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahil001:
Try to flash other kernal such as siyah or other and for yellow triangle on startup use triangle away app from play store or search on google u will get it after installation select reset binary and your yellow triangle will disappear ...

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxfordchris87:
Thanks for your reply, I'm not worried about the warning triangle - i understand what that means. Are other kernels compatible with CM9? Their wiki says to only use clockworkmod. Either way, do you know why that hasn't worked?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahil001:
I dont know why hasnt it worked but yes there are kernals compatible with cm9 google search it uill get your answer

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
I know your phone is GT I9100G from your explanations.

Are you on ICS 4.0.4?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxfordchris87:
Hi,

I'm using the I9100, not the I9100G, but yes I am running 4.0.4.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Ok. Post your ROM and kernel details

Goto Settings , About phone, and post everything you see
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahil001:
If ur getting stock recovery still then flash other custom rom u will get cwm recovery or else flash cf kernal via odin this will also help you

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxfordchris87:
Sure:

Model number: GT-I9100

Android Version: 4.0.4

Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6

Kernel Version: 3.0.15-TH

codeworkx@cyanogenmod #2

SMP PREEMPT Sun Apr 29 10:50:29 CEST 2012

Build Number: IMM76D.XWLPT

Is there anything else I've missed?

Sorry for the stupid questions but how can I flash another ROM with the stock recovery? When I press up+home+on I don't get the option to install a ROM - it just says 'downloading do not turn off', but doesn't give me any options. What is CF Kernel? I've just had a quick google - is it the equivalent of ClockworkMod?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahil001:
http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v4/Siyah-s2-v4.1.5.tar

mate download kernal from this put the phone in download mode by pressing volume down+home key+power key connect the mobile to pc open odin and flash the kernal and ull get the recovery
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
1. Some older custom kernels like Codeworkx's may not flash CWM recovery on stock ICS 4.0.4 phone.

2. You need to flash another custom kernel using the same method.

Siyah, Dorimanx Dream and Speedmod kernels are good examples.

3. You also need to see this thread: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oxfordchris87:
Thanks for your help guys, I realised that my mistake was pressing vol-down + home + power instead of vol-up + home + power: doh! I was tearing my hair out when I installed Siyah and it still wasn't working! :o
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahil001:
Now you got ur recovery mode normal

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KaoTiKuS:
I've seen a ton of threads after googling about the opposite of my question, people asking why they can't set the background image to scroll when they slide through home screens, but I can't find any answering my question.

My background doesn't scroll, and I don't want it to. When I have an image I want to select to use as my wallpaper, I want the selection box shape to be in PORTRAIT, but it keeps the aspect ratio to landscape, even when I have the background image set to single page, no scroll.

The wallpaper selection screen looks like this:

http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../5/7/3/3/8/Screenshot_2012-09-26-15-47-23.jpg

I just want to be able to select that WHOLE image, in portrait, the way it looks there and set it as my wallpaper, but it only lets me make a landscape shaped selection, which makes the wallpaper end up looking like this:

http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../5/7/3/3/9/Screenshot_2012-09-26-15-47-49.jpg

I've been trying to figure this out forever, and no luck. Please help! :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KaoTiKuS:
C'monnn :rolleyes:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jtsrtr13:
Looking at the root of my SD card, I see all these init.d scripts. I'm sure this is the result of my flashoholism :D Now I'm sure I don't need all of these present so which of these can I delete? Default.prop is the top item. If it matters I'm running Andromadus Mimicry atm.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prototype7:
On your sdcard? Looks like the root of the phone itself, make sure you're actually on the sdcard, or that you didn't accidentally copy everything including the folders to the sdcard.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jtsrtr13:
Right you are. I must be going blind playing with my DIX :p Its the root of the phone, though and my question remains
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jtsrtr13:
Shameless self bump.....no one knows which of these I can delete?
[Member-Found Deals] saberzaid:
Hello

Im selling my iphone 4s 32gb black color international model (factory unlocked)

For 450usd

Used but the condation is like new and it comes witu screen protector and another free orginal screen protector havent used yet

Im in new jersey . USA
[Member-Found Deals] ultma75:
Wrong section. You want the to sell

Sub-forum
[Member-Found Deals] theking_13:
He can't go in that section, he hasn't been here long enough.

OP, try reading. Clearly, "Member found deals" doesn't translate into "Selling my device".
[Member-Found Deals] malicenfz:
LOUD NOISES
[Member-Found Deals] chils41:
He got his deal out there, even if this thread will be locked.

Every single People like him should be banned for 1to3 months.
[Member-Found Deals] lazarat:
Do not blame him. It is probably the ios6 freezing and not letting him read the rules:)

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Member-Found Deals] PG101:
Bypassing rules, I see :cyclops:

Thread closed!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ypicasso:
Hi everyone,

First I am no expert, but I've been going through all possible forums for a solution to my problem with no easy solution. I've cracked my screen on my Samsung SII i9100 (current firmware version: I9100JPKG2/I9100OJPKG1/I9100XXKF1/I9100JPKG2 DBT). I have replaced the Firmware once a year ago through Odin as I needed to access different languages no available on the original firmware. I think it is not rooted! If it is then it wasn't intentional :p. Now I am trying to send it for repair. The phone still connects to USB and Kies and through it I managed to delete all contacts, pictures and media. I accessed the internal memory and cleaned up all folders I previously placed on it, but didn't have the guts to go further through what looked like system or application folders.

Now I need to wipe all the account data, memos, and applications. Since I have no visibility, I tried a hardware factory reset like 5 times but it never worked, I've confirmed that. Read a couple of times about something called "adb" and how I maybe can wipe such data through it, or maybe use my computer monitor as a screen! Despite a whole day of reading and downloading and trying stuff, didn't manage to get it right.

If anybody has a solution for this problem, please don't spare on details, flying blind is difficult :)

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] arkhamz:
So like the title suggests, when I connect my 7.0 plus to my pc and open up kies, I can't update it to ICS. Also the tablet was purchased in Nigeria (as a gift) and sent to me here in the United Kingdom. I've put in the T-mobile sim from my old phone and still I can't update to ICS.

Any help would be much appreciated

The model is the GT-P6200 with Wi-fi+3G
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] Member90:
You can go to sammobile page and download ICS firmware..then flash it trough Odin...
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] arkhamz:
Okay, but which country? Should I download the united kingdom firmware seeing as my Carrier is T-mobile(uk)?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Hype As Fruck:
So far this ROM is amazing but I still have yet to lock a good GPS signal. Improvement on 3.666 but the signal bounces. I have tried multiple cache, dalvik, and permission fixes plus make sure that I run darkside wipes alongside. It is a great ROM so far though and the battery life is just amazing. Anyone have a solution for fixing the GPS within TWRP?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Hype As Fruck:
Okay, figured it out. Must download street viewer app then GPS is awesome.
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] 424aca:
Should I stick with the International or should I switch to att ics?
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] eagleeyetom:
This has been posted many times. Closed.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imDarius:
Hi Everyone,

Can anyone help me out in rooting my Xperia Arc Lt15i?

I'm trying to use the SuperOneClick to root my device but I don't know how, it so much complicated. Even through I followed the steps in online but I stuck in the middle of the steps. Does anyone could kindly please post up any good instruction for me to go on for the root process?

*I have downgrade it to 0.42

I'm a new android user.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
okies i'm going to assume you want to have the latest version of android OS on your arc :)

1. Download a ready to root ftf for your Lt15i. Here is one

2. Use flashtool to flash the ftf onto your phone. There are a lot of tutorials on youtube, but here's one I thought was great.

3. Download this and unzip it. Put your phone in debugging mode and plug the phone to the PC. Run the 'RunMe.bat' file and the file should root your phone automatically.

4. When the program says 'done', close it.

5. afterwards, download this kernel and flash it to your phone and you're done!
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imDarius:
Thanks for providing the instruction for me. Anyway I've flashed my phone with the reference here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1560777 with the link provided by jlmcr87 for the firmware and flashtool. So it became from version 0.62 into 0.42. But the tutorials on youtube was something 0.283? Looks weird. Can you tell me whats the difference?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
The only difference is the version of firmware you are flashing. You can always update it through pc companion once you've flashed the firmware
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raschild6:
but it's for bootloader Locked or Unlocked?????
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
i did those steps and my phone is locked :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imDarius:
It stuck at *daemon started successfully*

What it mean by please plug your device in ADB mode?

*Anyway I did not flash the file you gave me. I flashed followed by the link I mentioned above.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zolaisugly:
Adb means phone switched on and In settings the option selected use debug mode when connected by usb.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imDarius:
Thanks.

For the first time the it stuck at *daemon started successfully* so later on I unplug and replug the USB in Debug Mode and it still remain *please plug your device in ADB mode*

Any idea?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
Turn off and on your phone. That usually works for me :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thrgk:
What ROMs let you disable the guard ware keys and use onscreen Ines? Didn't want to ask in each ROM thread. . I know paranoid android has it but which others? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] thrgk:
Is there a way to do this for any ROM? Wanted to try solid ice and clean ROM but no option for on screen keys
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Marcismo55:
I believe AOKP does and Codenameandroid can also with the patch someone posted in the thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Alton (Halo 2):
As some of us may know WiFi kill is a app that kills other people from your WiFi and I can't get to work with jellybean is it working for any of u other jellybean users?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] beekay201:
i tried once when jb got out, didnt work
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shettyevo:
It worked for my jelly Bean version in Samsung Galaxy star pro
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] jizzminster:
T-999 Freegs3 rom and kt747 kernel Card is a Patriot sdhc 32gb class 4

The concise problem: I can't write anything on the extsdcard ie. Make folder, copying files, take pictures, save files, ect

Details: the card seems to mount as r/o or r/w randomly. When it does mount as r/w it changes to r/o whenever something is being written to it randomly(more often than not even if it is a small 2k file). Card works fine on pc and has worked once in executing directory bind(the copy folder option). I have tried to change to a few different roms and kernels(like 2). Tried a different card same make and model. And it's a problem with 2 phones both rooted the same way but have since undergone similar rom/kernel changes(just mix and match diferently). I was able to see the r/w or r/of with root explorer.

I have done Google search but not found this specific problem where the actual phone is having problems writing to the SD. Please help thanx
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] zyrtek69:
I'm having the same problem. It's sporadic too. My sd card has been working fine and then last night I went to take a picture and it said sd card could not be written to. So far no help on my thread about this either.