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 SAMSUNG GALAXY S II Official thread V3, The ultimate Android super smartphone ??

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welwitchia
post May 10 2011, 12:01 AM

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Hi Benny, can u explain how u accomplish #2? I've already rooted mine. Thanks in advance!

QUOTE(benny888 @ May 9 2011, 08:01 PM)
2. Access paid apps Market to get more free apps and to buy paid apps
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welwitchia
post May 10 2011, 12:18 AM

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Ok thanks.
Edit : Yes, I can access paid apps in The market!

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post May 13 2011, 12:35 PM

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Guys, I've got a question if u don't mind me asking. I've rooted my phone. What happens if I update the firmware. Do I lose my root? If yes, do I unroot it again using the same method?

Thanks in advance!
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post May 13 2011, 12:57 PM

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@Bugeca, the root method is for the KD firmware, but we can use it again for the KE firmware?
Maybe I should just flash it to the latest and forget about rooting it first.
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post May 15 2011, 09:40 PM

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Benny, if we flash back to the stock kernel does that mean that we are basically "unrooting" it. If so, do we lose what we can do with a rooted phone? Eg. run Market Enabler which require SU.

I might as well ask, can we upgrade our firmware OTA or we have to use ODIN?

Thanks!

QUOTE(benny888 @ May 15 2011, 08:33 PM)
You need to install insecure kernel so that you can root with Superoneclick
Supercurio will root automatically and kernel created is similarly insecure

With insecure kernel, when you boot - you will see a Yellow triangle - a obvious sign that you have change kernel . To remove this yellow triangle, you have to flash back a stock kernel - it just take a minute and all your data is intact

To those who have yet to root/flash upgraded rom/kernel etc - it is very , very SAFE and the chance you have problem bricking phone is zero. Important point, make sure your phone is at least 50% charge. I look at the steps, there is virtually no chance you can brick your phone if you follow the steps accordingly
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post May 15 2011, 10:00 PM

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Thanks. So the only reason to flash back to the stock kernel is to lose the yellow exclamation mark during boot up? biggrin.gif
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post May 15 2011, 11:57 PM

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Thanks Benny! At least I can choose to pay if I wish to instead of blindly "downloading" apps. biggrin.gif
And perfect timing too with the Asus Transformer just around the corner...I don't know why but I've switched from an iPhone 4 to a HTC Incredible S then finally to a SGS II. Now I'm contemplating from an iPad 2 to the Asus Transformer. LOL..
QUOTE(benny888 @ May 15 2011, 11:46 PM)
Flashing to stock kernel is just to remove the yellow triangle warning. The root remains

Any for your info, about 2 days ago Paid apps market already available in Malaysia. NO need to use apps like Market Enabler anymore. Any non rooted Android phone can now access and buy paid apps

You will " DIE" trying to update your firmware thro KIES if it is available. Kies is the worst and heavily inefficient bloated software I have even seen. Download the firmware zipĀ  and use Odin to flash is so much simpler, faster and efficient
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post May 16 2011, 11:17 AM

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Hi guys, I have a question regarding ODIN.
I know I have to put the phone in DOWNLOAD mode.
After that I connect the phone to the PC and run ODIN.

After that, what do I do?
Will ODIN automatically detect that I have a SGS II connected via USB and then download the latest firmware automatically or do I have to download the firmware @ Samfirmware.com (http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm). If I have to download it before hand, I know it's a tar file and I should not untar it right?

Also, what about the checkboxes in ODIN? Which do I need to click?
Thanks in advance!.
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post May 16 2011, 12:01 PM

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Thanks guys. The support I get in the thread is unbelievable. Very much appreciated for guiding newbies like us.
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post May 16 2011, 07:10 PM

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Updated to the latest firmware and rooted it. Thanks guys for the pointers.
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post May 21 2011, 04:16 PM

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Read post 1010 to 1012 in this thread.
Uncle Benny and 2 other users (sorry can't remember their names) posted URLs that will help u upgrade and root it in no time. Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.

QUOTE(h11g @ May 21 2011, 03:45 PM)
uncle benny, when you upgraded your fw, did you download MULTI - CSC - XEUKD1 or MULTI - CSC - OXAKE2?
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post May 21 2011, 09:12 PM

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I believe u need to install Kies 2 so that the appropriate USB drivers get installed to detect the phone.
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post May 24 2011, 03:29 PM

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Hi, where did u get the SGP SP and for how much? Thanks!
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