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 Rooting your Samsung Galaxy SII (I9100G), also updating/repairing a bricked one

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post Dec 9 2011, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(fauzi_91 @ Dec 9 2011, 12:01 AM)
u must flash v1.0 first, then flash v1.1  icon_rolleyes.gif
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yes...i install v1.1 from v1.0 rom

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post Dec 10 2011, 11:31 AM

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QUOTE(EightPhantomz @ Dec 10 2011, 04:24 AM)
New superatmos kernel v1.2
http://www.multiupload.com/EXWE9IJRCK

Change Log
v1.2
-Added smartass and interactive governors
-Set default governor to smartass (balance of both battery saving and performance)
-/system/etc/init.d and /etc/init.d support
-custom boot animation and custom boot sound support (Place bootanimation.zip or PowerOn.wav in /sdcard/superatmos folder and reboot )
-fixed minor issues with rooting and su
-support for custom boot scripts
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seem not much improvement based on the change log...people saying this v1.2 is draining battery
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post Dec 12 2011, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(premk71 @ Dec 12 2011, 11:43 PM)
It happened to me many many times.last night also kena .don't worry .

Just reboot your pc. Use task manager to kill kies and all other phone application . Then start odin and connect ur phone . Odin will recognize it.

Then proceed to select the files u wanted to flash originally .wait 20 sec . And press start .

It will work. If it doesn't it means ur drivers got problem .just reinstall back kies ,reboot and repeat all of the above .you can try another usb port on ur pc if u want.

Don't worry its so easy to solve.but first time i did sweat a bit .

I think this happens because kies is still running as background process when u flashing with odin .or odin crash .or u accidently pulled the cable or usb connection loose .
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here u go http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2055624 smile.gif
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post Dec 13 2011, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(premk71 @ Dec 13 2011, 12:23 AM)
Thanks for the link bro. This will help the chap with the problem.

But my experience, not necessary to repartition and go back to stock.
Just flash back the file that was intended to. FOr example....flash kernel....ODIN show fail -- red color... u pull the plug . press to restart the phone, this logo pc-phone comes out... follow my previous steps, can just try again to flash the same kernel.

Of course going back to stock also can. My first time I got hit, I tried re-partition and re-stock. So thanks for chipping in to help our friend here.
So many times soft brick, i hope i dont encounter hard brick.  Then its time for Galaxy Note. He he he,


Added on December 13, 2011, 12:37 am
A bit odd. I bought my phone Oct 8. I think it was on 2.3.4, because since then I got 2 firmware upgrade thru KIES, DZKI1( 2.3.5)  and DZKJ2 ( 2.3.6).

On my phone , i have done all kind of flash this , flash that, all the kung fu and karate of flashing. Everytime  I stick my USB jig, any yellow triangle if any disappear and the binary counter shows  this in download mode:

ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT--I9100G
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD : NO
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG_OFFICIAL.
ERASING DOWNLOAD INFORMATION SUCCEEDED.

Hmmmm... does it mean my phone have the old bootloader because everywhere i read people keep "warn" the new bootloader cannot erase binary counter, about the old *.sbl file and stuff.

I am just happy to use the USB jig. Cant leave home without it. biggrin.gif  rclxm9.gif  icon_rolleyes.gif  tongue.gif
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that's the case for non g
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post Dec 14 2011, 07:53 PM

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not sure what's going wrong...

today battery drain so fast...13h 15m only left 81%, screen only on 9min (no sms, no call, no fb, no wifi, no data on, no online, most of the time is idle)...thinking to flash back to myGKervel

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post Dec 14 2011, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(creezalird @ Dec 14 2011, 07:53 PM)
u are doomed as if u read my guide properly, it is just easy matters, and doomlord method will never f*ckd up ur phone..never ever

but odin will or maybe can f*ckd ur phone


Added on December 14, 2011, 7:55 pm

man, give it a time for at least a few charging process, as u are flashing and flashing, the phone needs to adjust back its memory...lols
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dont think so...been using superROM v1.0 + superatoms kernerl v1.1 for few days already...stable and better battery life...somehow today behavior abnormal...didnt install any new apps
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post Dec 17 2011, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(codefuturama @ Dec 16 2011, 11:57 PM)
rooted my s2 one week earlier and using stock dzkj2.
freezed some apps(safe) with no OC.
got battery life ~24 hours with moderate use(internet a lot, not so much gaming cuz i get bored easily).

wondering if there is any nice custom rom for G version, cuz i think using customised rom is the best part of rooting(2nd is freezing apps).

im also looking for further method to add more performance into my phone(performance geek) exclude setcpu overclock cuz i think its already running smooth with stock processor speed.

lets hear some opinion from u guys.
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you may consider superROM v1.0
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post Dec 17 2011, 02:28 PM

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QUOTE(fauzi_91 @ Dec 17 2011, 01:32 PM)
my titanium backup pro is v3.6.7..although it is old but it works well for me...lol
i use superROM v1.0 + superkernel v1.1 + ics theme  icon_rolleyes.gif
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superatom kernel v1.1 work well on your phone? my one that day suddenly battery drain alot...flashed back to myGKernel v1.1.1
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post Dec 18 2011, 11:17 AM

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QUOTE(Susanno @ Dec 18 2011, 02:57 AM)
thx but i already did that, the fact is that the battery consumption per hour was abnormally high, i don't know why, in less than 8 hours my battery was completely drained after a full charge!!!

i was using supermatos kernel v1.2 with smartass governor btw!
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my case is different... previously was using superatom kernel v1.1, battery life was good. until that day, suddenly battery drain a lot even most of the time the phone in idle, didnt install any new apps or what, so now back to myGKernel v1.1.1


Added on December 18, 2011, 11:17 am
QUOTE(premk71 @ Dec 18 2011, 03:30 AM)
when situation like this happens, go check in BBS, whats the app or activity thats sucking the juice out of ur phone, before u change kernels or charge  the phone.

Currently I am using Kernel 1.2 with Super ROm 1.0, previously when I used 1.1+1.0, the battery life was good. Now is fair.
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mean v1.1 or v1.2 better? hmm.gif

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post Dec 24 2011, 11:23 PM

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using superatom kernel v1.2...battery is not as good as myGKernel v1.1.1
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post Dec 26 2011, 06:39 PM

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it's perfect if MyGKernel can support init.d
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post Jan 2 2012, 11:32 AM

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QUOTE(cheeloong1985 @ Jan 2 2012, 10:58 AM)
hi~ i'M new user of SGSII.. I got few question to ask hopefully sifu here can clarify for me. Thank you in advance.

Yesterday i successful rooted my SGSII with doomlord v3 + memory crash method and my question is can i overclock or tweak my SGSII performance with Setcpu without flashing custom kernel? I prefer to stick with stock rom + stock kernel.

Sorry for my noobie. Thank alot
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so far there is no custom kernel for G version to overclock
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post Jan 2 2012, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(cheeloong1985 @ Jan 2 2012, 11:59 AM)
You mean even i install SETCPU i can't OC or tweak my SGSII G version?

Thank you
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yes, current kernel support up to 1.2GHz only
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post Jan 2 2012, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(nodeffect @ Jan 2 2012, 07:12 PM)
Guys! I finally root my I9100G. But how can I use CWM ? and what's the best ROM for this model? Thanks u guys so much!
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im using superRom...there is another one juffo rom...


Added on January 2, 2012, 10:08 pm
QUOTE(nodeffect @ Jan 2 2012, 07:12 PM)
Guys! I finally root my I9100G. But how can I use CWM ? and what's the best ROM for this model? Thanks u guys so much!
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im using superRom...there is another one juffo rom...

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post Jan 4 2012, 09:13 PM

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anyone of u can use custom boot animation with superkernel v2.0?
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post Jan 4 2012, 09:52 PM

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QUOTE(hanny562 @ Jan 4 2012, 09:21 PM)
yes..just put bootanimation.rar into sd/superatmos then can use already..even not using superkernel also can use custom animation...
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mine one cannot le...btw superatom kernel 2.0 is 2.6.35.7 root@ubuntu #1???
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QUOTE(ambar_hitman @ Jan 5 2012, 08:53 PM)
Hi All,

I got a I9100G recently, and I am facing some problems.
Here are the issues currently with my I9100G (its on stock 2.3.6, with no rooting):

1. The Screen modes in Display settings show NO CHANGES in picture whether we choose Dynamic, Standard or Movie. They remain the same. Whereas in I9100, they change.

2. The Proximity Sensor (the red light beside front facing camera) ALWAYS turns ON when the screen is turned on. I had to call someone and then cut the call to make it off. Ideally, it should turn ON only when we are in call, that too depending upon our call setting. In I9100 and other phones which have this sensor, it works as expected.

3. While watching a 720p Flash video in browser, it crashes.

4. In 2.3.6 update for I9100, a new Power Saving setting called System Power setting was introduced, which saves power by CPU throttling more efficiently. Its not there in I9100G 2.3.6.

5. The processor speed seldom reaches to 1200 Mhz, it remains stuck to 1008 Mhz most of the time.

Please let me know if you guys are facing same problems. We can write to Samsung and get it fixed in some update.
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I'm using G with 2.3.6, but I cant find the screen mode in display setting as mentioned by you. By default, OMAP4430 is running at 1GHz, that's why it rarely reach 1.2GHz unless huge usage need that.
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post Jan 5 2012, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(ambar_hitman @ Jan 5 2012, 09:21 PM)
Goto Settings->Display. Then Screen Mode is third option from the top. First is Screen Display, second is Brightness and 3rd is Screen Mode. Once you click on Screen Mode, you get 3 options, Dynamic, Standard and Movie. In I9100, depending upon the option, the screen colors change. In I9100G, the colors dont change AT ALL  sad.gif

Also, what about other issues I posted?
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the third one is auto rotate screen...dont have screen mode le
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post Jan 5 2012, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(ambar_hitman @ Jan 5 2012, 09:44 PM)
Oh, then it seems the Indian FW has it. They better remove it in next update as its of no use. And how about Proximity sensor issue? There are 2-3 members on XDA who faced the same issue.
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use fixredlight.apk...i got post before but no people interested...haha
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post Jan 7 2012, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(CuteDay @ Jan 7 2012, 04:46 AM)
Hi guys, new here in SGS2. Just wanna clarify the process of rooting and flashing kernel before i proceed. I am trying to learn here, please be gentle in guiding~ =D I will just list the down the steps and do correct me for any mistakes ~ thanks

1. So based on the guide by creezalird, the rooting is done the moment i click runme.bat right ? (Do i have to backup the original 1 if i were to unroot it in the future for warranty? )

2. So now I wanna flash SuperRom, I first have to backup my current ROM using CWM recovery and backup eps.img with ktool

3. After done with the backup, then choose a kernel version and a rom ( I heard it's better to pair kernel 1.1 with superRom 1.1 right? - I know this question is very subjective, just let me know your opinion if you dont mind =) My sole purpose of rooting and flashing superRom is to solve the poor GPS signal problem)

4. So now i extract the zImage into the directory Computer\GT-I9100G\Phone, and unplug from comp and run ktool is it ? But how about the ROM?

Besides, my Samsung Kies shows current firmware version of
PDA: KJ2 /Phone : KJ2 / CSC: KJ2 (XME)

But according to this thread

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278


The latest package is PDA: XWKL1| Modem/phone: XXKL1| CSC: XEUKH2

So yeah, basically i am confused. Which 1 is actually the latest 1 ?

Additional questions
- Which of the actions mentioned above will void the warranty? It's the kernel and firmware right? Which step above actually does the backup for stock kernel ? Do I miss any important steps?

Thanks alot
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2. Yes. To get CWM, you need to flash custom kernel first.

3. You need to flash custom kernel first in order to make a full backup. SuperROM v1.0 + MyGkernel v1.1.1 is a good combination.

4. Make sure you are using I9100G, not I9100.

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