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is it possible to root the SGSII without flashing the kernel?

Nope Sorry.

Janek566 said:
Nope Sorry.
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ok
then is it possible to unlock for free without root?
I just got a new SGSII and I don't want to have a big yellow exclamation mark my current one has

Then buy a £2 MicroUSB "jig" from eBay - that will clear it.

what do you mean "unlock without root?"
also there is a solution to exclamation mark if you flash custom kernels.

viper98 said:
ok
then is it possible to unlock for free without root?
I just got a new SGSII and I don't want to have a big yellow exclamation mark my current one has
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No you need root.
Flash CF root, then flash back your stock kernel, you will still have root but without the yellow warning triangle.

veyka said:
No you need root.
Flash CF root, then flash back your stock kernel, you will still have root but without the yellow warning triangle.
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how to I backup my stock kernel?

No need to, just make a note of what kernel you're using, then download it from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

1. It is not possible to root without flashing kernal
But you can update firmware to newest one via ODIN
2. You can unlock without rooting... Its called paying for the unlock code
Free is only through rooting
3. And why have you got another one if you already have a SGS2 ??????
Is that you are hooked on to rooting and bricking

tfn said:
1. It is not possible to root without flashing kernal
But you can update firmware to newest one via ODIN
2. You can unlock without rooting... Its called paying for the unlock code
Free is only through rooting
3. And why have you got another one if you already have a SGS2 ??????
Is that you are hooked on to rooting and bricking
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The screen was driving me crazy
the blue tint on it was so bad at off angle viewing
this one is much MUCH better
check out the difference
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I consider myself to be a bit of a videophile so having this was just eating away at my soul

You do know that updates fixed a bunch of colour temp issues right?

seshmaru said:
You do know that updates fixed a bunch of colour temp issues right?
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this isn't a color temp issue
it's the coating on the screen

ok so I flashed XKWDD_insecure through Odin
that went fine
but now when I'm trying to root with super 1 click it keeps locking up at step #5
anyone know what's going wrong?

Just flash CF-Root kernel and you're done.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App

If you gotten a new SGS2, should that not have come with the latest firmware version of that phone, in such a case, would rooting with CF-root not be better?

MS. said:
Just flash CF-Root kernel and you're done.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
how do I know which file to get?

viper98 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14283383&postcount=3
how do I know which file to get?
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go to applications > settings > phone information
and note down the kernel version. (look at the KE, KF1/2/3 etc)
and compare that to the ones in that topic. Pick the one that is like it, or almost like it.
Here is the full Thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

Syrellaris said:
go to applications > settings > phone information
and note down the kernel version.
and compare that to the ones in that topic. Pick the one that is like it, or almost like it.
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but since I've already changed the kernel thru odin wont that information already be skewed?

Well if you didn't note down your stock kernel and flashed a completely different one into it, then you have a problem. Im still very much new to android systems and XDA. (i registed today, but I lurked and read and researched for several days)
But, I think you can just grab one of the latest ones but I think some more experienced users here can give you a better answer on that matter.

Syrellaris said:
Well if you didn't note down your stock kernel and flashed a completely different one into it, then you have a problem. Im still very much new to android systems and XDA. (i registed today, but I lurked and read and researched for several days)
But, I think you can just grab one of the latest ones but I think some more experienced users here can give you a better answer on that matter.
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heh I think I got it working
thanks for the help guys
I just downloaded the first file on the list
flashed it and it gave me superuser access
then I got Galaxy_S Unlock and it successfully unlocked my phone

[Q] System update downloaded - what's in this?

Just got a message on my phone that says "System update downloaded; Touch to install".
Is this a Samsung or a Sprint thing?
Any ideas what is in this update?
Will this undo the root privileges I currently have?

Mondoz said:
Just got a message on my phone that says "System update downloaded; Touch to install".
Is this a Samsung or a Sprint thing?
Any ideas what is in this update?
Will this undo the root privileges I currently have?
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If you're rooted, it definitely isn't a Samsung thing because you can't get OTA updates if you're rooted.

runedrune said:
If you're rooted, it definitely isn't a Samsung thing because you can't get OTA updates if you're rooted.
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Why is that?

Mondoz said:
Why is that?
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runedrune said:
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It is possible to be rooted and have "official" phone status (able to receive OTA updates)
see:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40819876

darrendm said:
It is possible to be rooted and have "official" phone status (able to receive OTA updates)
see:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40819876
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Not for me. i9500.

anyway to get rid of the ota update notification on the pull down menu? i tried to rename the file in /system/etc/security but that didn't seems to work. I also deleted the file from /cache.

Mondoz said:
Just got a message on my phone that says "System update downloaded; Touch to install".
Is this a Samsung or a Sprint thing?
Any ideas what is in this update?
Will this undo the root privileges I currently have?
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should be new updates :laugh::laugh: try to install... but if ur really rooted u shoudnt get auto updates,, may be u didnt root it fully

I received this update also. Will not remove root. It actually sped up my phone. No longer laggy and is very responsive. On sprint also
sent from SGS4

tornado92 said:
should be new updates :laugh::laugh: try to install... but if ur really rooted u shoudnt get auto updates,, may be u didnt root it fully
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Titanium Backup and Adaway seem to work; is there a way to see if it's not "fully" rooted?

Mondoz said:
Titanium Backup and Adaway seem to work; is there a way to see if it's not "fully" rooted?
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There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.

runedrune said:
There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.
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That's what I figured, but I thought I would humor him.

tornado92 said:
should be new updates :laugh::laugh: try to install... but if ur really rooted u shoudnt get auto updates,, may be u didnt root it fully
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Rubbish! You can root your phone and still have a status of Official and counter of zero which will give you the updates (update will in most cases remove root). Just check some of the stickies in the dev section.

why i never got auto updates after rooted then
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There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.
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---------- Post added at 04:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 AM ----------
runedrune said:
There's no such thing as 'fully' rooted. You either are or you aren't.
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sometimes i found out that after rooting some apps didn't work still.. but after i install busy box it starts working.. like unlocking apps.. i thought like that he may not be rooted well still:laugh::laugh::laugh:

tornado92 said:
why i never got auto updates after rooted then
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Because you need to follow a root method that sets your status back to Official etc... It is all in the stickes.....

chippyuk said:
Rubbish! You can root your phone and still have a status of Official and counter of zero which will give you the updates (update will in most cases remove root). Just check some of the stickies in the dev section.
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Depends on if you have an i9505 or i9500.

runedrune said:
Depends on if you have an i9505 or i9500.
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Really, because after just looking at 2 threads in the i9500 section I can see a way fo doing it on the 9500, cannot verify it works as have the 9505 but the info is there. I am easily able to get to this state on my i9505.
Point is, that people post things without reading up or knowing the full facts, this provides false information for others. If you are not 100% sure then do not post or mention that the info is as far as you know...

chippyuk said:
Really, because after just looking at 2 threads in the i9500 section I can see a way fo doing it on the 9500, cannot verify it works as have the 9505 but the info is there. I am easily able to get to this state on my i9505.
Point is, that people post things without reading up or knowing the full facts, this provides false information for others. If you are not 100% sure then do not post or mention that the info is as far as you know...
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I'd love to see this thread but I can't seem to find it.

runedrune said:
I'd love to see this thread but I can't seem to find it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258571

Definitely broke my root. No titanium backup or SU...

[Q] Please Check whether my Model is Supported by Region Lock Away App (Image inside)

Hi
Fellow experienced users, please advise whether my phone is supported by Regional Lock Away App?
My baseband verison is XXUDMJ7..
Here is the image http://i.imgur.com/UyOtZgf.png?1?4361
My phone is regional locked, can I unlock it?
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Only way to know for sure is to try it. It doesn't depend on your Baseband etc AFAIK rather the MPN code.

Mpn
radicalisto said:
Only way to know for sure is to try it. It doesn't depend on your Baseband etc AFAIK rather the MPN code.
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Hi
Thanks for your response.
CCan you tell me what is Mpn code and where can I find it?

No idea, ascenia posted about it somewhere a few days back, just try region away and see. It won't hurt your phone.

ok
radicalisto said:
No idea, ascenia posted about it somewhere a few days back, just try region away and see. It won't hurt your phone.
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ok I will follow your advise.
This is the first time I'm using a major android phone so I gotta learn how to root through YouTube and then I'll buy the region unlock app.
I guess I will have to reset my phone to make sure that everything works perfect. I don't have anything saved in my phone so I think it won't matter for me to reset.
If possible if you do not mind and if I'm not asking for too much please let me know any app name of YYouTube video which has got the best and easy explanation on how to root the note 3. I find a lot of videos but not sure which is the most recent and best method.

drfaizan said:
ok I will follow your advise.
This is the first time I'm using a major android phone so I gotta learn how to root through YouTube and then I'll buy the region unlock app.
I guess I will have to reset my phone to make sure that everything works perfect. I don't have anything saved in my phone so I think it won't matter for me to reset.
If possible if you do not mind and if I'm not asking for too much please let me know any app name of YYouTube video which has got the best and easy explanation on how to root the note 3. I find a lot of videos but not sure which is the most recent and best method.
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Before you root, have a read around check out about KNOX etc and how it affects you. - Once you have decided if rooting is OK, head over to CF-Autoroot thread here on XDA by Chainfire, then download Odin 3.07 and follow the guides. Safer following XDA guides.

drfaizan said:
Hi
Thanks for your response.
CCan you tell me what is Mpn code and where can I find it?
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Everywhere else it means manufacturer part number, I would speculate it means same here?
If you're rooted, why not just try it. If you want to see what's locked get es file explorer and go /system/csc
customer.xml has list of network locks, after running region lock away new customer .XML will have no locks, original is backed up in backup file, if you need to restore it.

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pete4k said:
Everywhere else it means manufacturer part number, I would speculate it means same here?
If you're rooted, why not just try it. If you want to see what's locked get es file explorer and go /system/csc
customer.xml has list of network locks, after running region lock away new customer .XML will have no locks, original is backed up in backup file, if you need to restore it.
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Hey pete
I'm not rooted.
I'm trying to learn on how to root.
Once rooted I'm gonna install regional lock app.

I think ur phone is frm saudi if I m not mistaken, did u try to keep saudi sim for few days in phone & use for some calls?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

yeah, you need to read about Knox flag and how this could affect you in a future, since there is a good chance rooting will trip Knox flag and it's permanent, no way to reset it yet. Beside delavega there is also Kingo rooting method, much easier, but there were some questions about data security etc. and I'm not sure where it all stands now. My only advice would be read as much as you can and don't rush, you could even brick your phone if you mess up.

[Q] First time Rooting on a Samsung device Advice plz

I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol

Dooms87 said:
I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol
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Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.

thegamerdarkseid said:
Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.
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I'm not 100% sure what version or what part of the build your looking for so here is a picture please let me know how i should proceed from here
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Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx

Dooms87 said:
Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx
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Thanks for checking and sharing that pic. You're on MJE. Look for the kingo root app online. There's no link on xda. The app is pretty straight forward from what I remember. If she just wants bloatware gone she can download Titanium Backup once rooted and get rid of some bloat.
Found a kingo video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fldtAhJCLiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Droid turbo Lolipop firmware

Just making a thread for leads on when the lolipop firmware comes out so that those of us that are bricked can finally use our phones.

I'm uploading it right now
Link to the new Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant: VerizonWirelessUpgradeAssistantUpdate_1.4.6.exe
Link to the FXZ: VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip

spikejnz said:
I'm uploading it right now
Link to the new Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant: VerizonWirelessUpgradeAssistantUpdate_1.4.6.exe
Link to the FXZ: VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip
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i need the lolipop fXZ not the kk one

Michaelmansour1997 said:
i need the lolipop fXZ not the kk one
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Yeaaaah, VZW Software Repair Assistant said it was the 5.1 update, but that's very clearly KK. :/

Where are the files that are loaded Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant?
I found on the MacBook Pro. But this is not Lolipop, is KK ...

currently my pc is downloading version 23.11.38.en.US im using verizon software repair assistant 1.46

Michaelmansour1997 said:
currently my pc is downloading version 23.11.38.en.US im using verizon software repair assistant 1.46
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It loads not Lolipop, it loads K.K. ...
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ilia3367 said:
It loads not Lolipop, it loads K.K. ...
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yep just found that out, I need my damn phone to work again

Michaelmansour1997 said:
yep just found that out, I need my damn phone to work again
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it will work, we will get the full firmware, but not today

Jaocagomez said:
it will work, we will get the full firmware, but not today
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when will we get it though, how long will it take?

Michaelmansour1997 said:
when will we get it though, how long will it take?
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from 3 to 10 days its the normal time to get the full firmware released

Check the build prop of that 23.11.38.en.US . It could be lolipop since you already have lolipop on your phone. Or please upload it and I'll check.

siegesoldier said:
Check the build prop of that 23.11.38.en.US . It could be lolipop since you already have lolipop on your phone. Or please upload it and I'll check.
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61650184&postcount=7 "Click to show content" and compare archive KK

ilia3367 said:
It loads not Lolipop, it loads K.K. ...
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rip

God dammit.
I talked to two VZW reps. Neither was able to offer much support. The second actually said that Motorola would be able to help me get the image, and told me to call them.
Called Motorola, and the first rep told me to ask on the Motorola support forums for help. Yes, that's right., they wanted me to ask for the recovery image ON A USER-SUPPORTED FORUM. Genius. The second tech said that my only option was to go do a Factory Reset or go back to 4.4.4, neither of which is acceptable to me. "Well, you can contact Verizon for help."
So now I have a flagship device, bricked by the OTA, and nobody knows how to fix it. Screw you, VZW/Motorola. If you provide updates, you should have recovery firmware images available IMMEDIATELY!

spikejnz said:
God dammit.
I talked to two VZW reps. Neither was able to offer much support. The second actually said that Motorola would be able to help me get the image, and told me to call them.
Called Motorola, and the first rep told me to ask on the Motorola support forums for help. Yes, that's right., they wanted me to ask for the recovery image ON A USER-SUPPORTED FORUM. Genius. The second tech said that my only option was to go do a Factory Reset or go back to 4.4.4, neither of which is acceptable to me. "Well, you can contact Verizon for help."
So now I have a flagship device, bricked by the OTA, and nobody knows how to fix it. Screw you, VZW/Motorola. If you provide updates, you should have recovery firmware images available IMMEDIATELY!
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you have to wait for the full firmware update coming the following days

Yeah, I just don't know that I can go 3-10 days without my phone. I'm not sure that I'm capable. I'm not willing to reset my device, though.
You know what? We have a few spare devices lying around here at work. Maybe I'll steal one for a few days

my phne is bricked as well after the ota. although I just did a factory reset a couple days ago so I'd be fine with resetting my device or going back to kitkat... but how would I go about doing that? Ive tried flashing the kitkat firmware and such but i cant seem to figure it out... any help would be appreciated while I wait for vzw to release the new images

spikejnz said:
I'm uploading it right now
Link to the new Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant: VerizonWirelessUpgradeAssistantUpdate_1.4.6.exe
Link to the FXZ: VRZ_XT1254_SU2-12_12_1FF.xml.zip
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Anyone have a mirror of this updated upgrade assistant? there doesn't seem to be any place else to get it. I've looked. Looks like the official links were pulled.

siegesoldier said:
Anyone have a mirror of this updated upgrade assistant? there doesn't seem to be any place else to get it. I've looked. Looks like the official links were pulled.
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I put it back up.