Hi everyone.
I got my Galaxy S2 yesterday here in Saudi Arabia and the retail stores install a custom ROM on all the new S2s that come here which includes an Arabic language pack (there is no other option but to get 1 of those here). I wanted to root it, but apparently the only thread that I came across is this --->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233654
This merely describes the features and how to install this ROM. What about the rooting bit? I've rooted 2 Galaxy S1 phones before, but this seems like a real pain. I've Google'd all that I could, without any sufficient gains.Some feedback or guidance will be highly appreciated.
Android - 2.3.3
Baseband- I9100XXKI1
Kernel - 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKH1-CL453266 [email protected] #2
Build number - GINGERBREAD.JPKH1
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Hello All, I'm brand new to this forums so i apologise if this has already been asked & answered.
Currently running a Telstra version,
Froyo 2.2
Model NUmber : GT-I9000T
Firmware Version : 2.2
Baseband: I9000TDVJP9
Build : Froyo.DVJp8
it's becoming laggy, and the internet's slow.
Is there a way to install Honeycomb, or a newer software version?
Ive never rooted, or modded? an easy way?
Ok. I do have questions on how to root my damn phone, they're at the bottom. But first, I bought the Galaxy S2 I9100G (note the G)
from LowYat (Malaysia) 2 weeks ago (March 9, 2012), and while there are those who are laughing at me, I'm sure many don't even know they
have the G variant. My problem might be more familiar with owners in South East Asia but please don't dimiss.
(To be honest, I've been playing some of the high end games like GTAIII and modern combat 3 among many others, and they really do run
beautifully without a hitch, so if the GPU is this good I wonder about the Mali-400's power)
My firmware:
model no.: GT-I9100G
os: Gingerbread 2.3.6
baseband: I9100GDZKL3
kernel: 2.6.35.7 [email protected] #2
build: GINGERBREAD.DZKL3
No rooting method seems to clarify it will work for my specific model.
Superoneclick doesn't work for 2.3.6; many other methods specifically mention not to try them on I9100G, but only on I9100.
However, some tutorials show methods for devices that match mine, except for the build version. For example, XXLB1 or DZKJ2.
Questions:
- I'd like to know if anyone has tried rooting with specs similiar to mine.
- My build version is DZKL3. Will methods on rooting XXLB1 or DZKJ2 work for mine? DZKL3 is an update of DZKJ2, while still considered 2.3.6. I don't know about XXLB1.
- Often when I connect my phone to the pc, Kies doesn't recognize any device, despite ending task, reconnecting, etc. Any solutions? (USB debugging mode is off)
Forgive me if this is a repetition of previous threads, but I couldn't find an answer as to wether my strangely unique build number
poses a threat. I wish I could post links to the manual I found but I'm new & unallowed. Do bear with me.
More than likely I'm jumping the gun here, but I was curious if anyone has experience rooting the Reverb (on VM)? And perhaps point me in a direction if so? I've been sweeping google but the vast majority of the results are related to the freshness of its release. Be gentle, my last 'smartphone' was an LG Dare with no internet access (lol don't ask). I'm a long time computer geek, but a virgin cell rooter on virgin mobile.
Thanks for your time!
- DM
I havent found anything yet...
neither here.....kinda been thinking it could be based off one of the galaxys s plus roots or 9070 roots?
Not sure if anyone here knows yet probably do but just in case here is the video on rooting the Reverb.
How to Root The Galaxy Reverb - Virgin Mobile
I have a newer Samsung Galaxy Reverb SPH-M950 Virgin Mobile that came with JB 4.1.2 pre-installed.
NONE of the Reverb Roots for JB are working.
I tried reverb-cwm-test-8 and cwm-touch-iconvmu-signed(cwm6030) for the Reverb with no success. I tried different versions of TWRP made for other Samsung phones, with different results, but still no success.
Odin3v304 does flash the recovery successfully, but the previous CWM's made for the older ICS based Reverbs do not boot when i finally get into Recovery mode with the OutOfBox 4.1.2 Reverbs.
Something has changed with the JB 4.1.2 pre-installed Reverbs that is not allowing the commonly know JB roots via Odin.
I really just want to put an older ICS build on this phone because of the TouchScreenLock issues it has with any JB build...
Anyone had success with newer Samsung Galaxy Reverb SPH-M950 Virgin Mobile that came with JB 4.1.2 pre-installed?
I notice the Kernel Version is dated April 30 of this year...hint?
NOTE: I have not Activated the phone yet (not sure that makes a difference)
Carrier
Virgin Mobile
Mobile Network Type
EvDo-rev.A:8
PRL Version
61009
Model Number
SPH-M950
Android Version
4.1.2 (Out of the Box)
Baseband Version
M950VPBMD6
Kernel Version
3.0.31-1175366
[email protected] #1
Tue Apr 30 02:46:07 KST 2013
Build Number
JZO54K.M950VPBMD6
Hardware Version
M950.07
Hello guys,
I need to make my Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-i9100 go back to stock, I installed the Android ICS 4.0.3 (and what i think my friend installed is a launcher that makes it look like the s3) but my WI-Fi is not working, not even scans for it...so I think i need to factory reset...right?
Please if any1 has the Brazilian ROM + Original Kernel for the "ZTO" firmaware (the version with no carriers) I would deeply aprecciate! There are NO LINKS active that I could find on the web nor here! Or if any1 knows wtf problems are going on with my wi-fi it would help too!
Using Kernel version 3.0.15 [email protected] #k3-25
Baseband: I9100UHLPF
Many thanks to the XDA Team!
1. TWRP is up
2. Stock 5.1.1 with baseband G920R4TYU2BOF7/HW version G9020R4.02
3. Kernel name: 3.10.61-V-Kernel+
4. No Mods
5. Rooted
Last time, I did any rooting and flashing was the original Galaxy S Mesmerize for USCC... Been using that trusty phone up until 2 days ago. I finally broke down and upgraded after 5+ years! So I'm a bit rusty on this kind of stuff.
I know when I was flashing with the Mez, I had to make sure that I used carrier-specific ROMs since there were subtleties in hardware and so on. I was wondering which of the Custom ROMs in the pinned thread in the general section of this forum were compatible with a US Cellular Galaxy S6 with the specs I listed. Here is the link to the thread I'm speaking of. Also, any hints, clues, thing to look for etc etc in determining if a ROM is compatible would be awesome.
[INDEX] Complete List of (Rom, Root, Kernel, Mod) for S6 920F
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/index-complete-list-rom-root-kernel-mod-t3104827
Once again, thank you guys for all that you do.
Edit: Somewhat off-topic... OTA update keeps wanting to come through. Will OTA update undo root?