How can I check my phone is properly rooted?

[johnbhoyc]

This was the guide I used

How to Root Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100 – Easy Steps

The first part flashing the kernal went ok

The second part however using superoneclick seemed to happen really quickly. Basically when I hit root a message came up almost instantly saying "your device is now rooted" Didn't need to restart my phone or anything.

Is this normal?

I have the super user app but no CWM

Need to check it's rooted ok before I flas a ROM

 

[showmestuff-S2]

use an app called root checker

 

[ironass]

If you now have BusyBox and SuperUser in your app drawer the chances are you're rooted.

 

[johnbhoyc]

use an app called root checker

Thanks for the speedy reply

Done what you said and got "Congratulations! You have root access!"

Thanks mate.

How do I get CWM. Do I just download ROM manager from the market?

And can anyone tell me if it will back up data in my games? I don't want to loose my progress in Paradise island lol

 

[heshanj]

i think the best way to get CWM is to root ur phone via CF root.. instead of superoneclick.
i used to root using superoneclick too but i remember trying to get CWM but it just didnt work

check out [08.10.2011][CF-Root v4.3] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4 - xda-developers

if u want to backup app data such as game levels etc, use titanium backup, its the best backup app ive used.. it backs up game levels perfectly CWM will also work, sure.. it does a complete system image (nandroid backup) including ur firmware.. but if u just want a backup app for ur game levels and app data, titanium is wat ur looking for

 

[johnbhoyc]

i think the best way to get CWM is to root ur phone via CF root.. instead of superoneclick.
i used to root using superoneclick too but i remember trying to get CWM but it just didnt work

check out [08.10.2011][CF-Root v4.3] KE*, KF*, KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/3/4, KI2/3/4/8 - su+bb+CWM4 - xda-developers

if u want to backup app data such as game levels etc, use titanium backup, its the best backup app ive used.. it backs up game levels perfectly CWM will also work, sure.. it does a complete system image (nandroid backup) including ur firmware.. but if u just want a backup app for ur game levels and app data, titanium is wat ur looking for

I can't seem to find the kernel on that page

 

[Shotgun84]

Go to settings then about phone. Scroll down to build number. You then need to find the cfroot kernel which matches this.

 

[johnbhoyc]

Go to settings then about phone. Scroll down to build number. You then need to find the cfroot kernel which matches this.

Here is what I have

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[Kie]

So it ends with KE7 (Build number). Check out chainfire's third post on that thread. You'll see 4 downloadable files. Yours is the KE7 one (2nd one down).

 

[heshanj]

however, if ur gonna be rooting, i highly recommend u update ur firmware first too. its not that u cant root without updating, but u just might as well, since KE7 is such an old firmware, and newer ones such as KI3 running android 2.3.5 have benefits

check out [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8 Download - xda-developers

 

[johnbhoyc]

however, if ur gonna be rooting, i highly recommend u update ur firmware first too. its not that u cant root without updating, but u just might as well, since KE7 is such an old firmware, and newer ones such as KI3 running android 2.3.5 have benefits

check out [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG1/2/3/5/6/7, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8 Download - xda-developers

So would this be the one I go for

XXKI3

Firmware info
PDA:XXKI3
PHONE: XXKI3
Date: 15/09/2011
Android 2.3.5


XEO (Poland): Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!

XXKI3 Stock Kernel: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!
Password: intratech@XDA

Why does it say Poland? I'm rom the UK

I notice theres another KI3 in the frankenstein list

XXKI3
Android 2.3.5

This original (unmodified) Wipe Package with new bootloader has: PDA: XXKI3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: OXAKI3

Download: Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!

These packages have the new bootloader removed and repacked with the old ones so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig.

If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader (Yes both will work) section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter:Multiupload.com - upload your files to multiple file hosting sites!


This Frankenstein

 

[Kie]

If you don't use Kies, then the country doesn't really matter (my phone is Australian and I'm using some XX, european, firmware ). I haven't tried frankenstein firmware so I don't know the difference.

 

[johnbhoyc]

If you don't use Kies, then the country doesn't really matter (my phone is Australian and I'm using some XX, european, firmware ). I haven't tried frankenstein firmware so I don't know the difference.

Thanks mate thats me running 2.3.5 now.

Now I just need to root it again.

 

[johnbhoyc]

Thats me now rooted as well.

I've got superuser, rom manager and CWM apps but don't seem to have busybox.

Now I just need to find a custom rom, any recomendations? Would like something fast where everything works like the camcorder, radio, tv out etc

 

[Kie]

Revolution ROM works well for me. Look here for more information.

 

[johnbhoyc]

Revolution ROM works well for me. Look here for more information.

I'm going to give this one a go. It seems there are a few different ways of instaling it. Can I install it through Odin like I did when rooting?

Edit. Tried doing it in recovery mode but couldn't find the zip file on my sd card. It's deffo there as I've checked

EDIT: found it in external_sd

 

[Sydney99]

Either through odin, or download the kitchen app from the second thread on the xda page, apply through cwm, then download the rom from the app