I'm using the following guide from XDA to root my Samsung Galaxy S II... [ROOT APP] Updated: 20/08/11 - S2 Root v1.3 - One Click Root and UnRoot! - xda-developers For the most part I understand what I'm doing but when it tells me to download an insecure kernel, I've no idea which one to choose. How do I know which is right for me?
Check your kernel version Menu>settings>about phone> Kernel version... The part you need to look for will be 4 letters then a number eg XWKE1, XXKH2, XXKG5 etc. Match that with the insecure Kernel.
Yes they are both 2.3.3 Kernels released in the same month so you should be ok. I have had a quick look at the guide you linked and it doesnt appear to mention if it installs Clockworkmod. This is needed to install Villain. Can I suggest you follow the guide in my sig instead (it installs CWM for you)
I had a look at it but don't really understand it. I don't have much experience with this stuff. Like the first step is... Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip Would I still be using the XWKG1 kernel that you told me to?
Lol basically my whole reasoning behind rooting the phone is cause it's currently locked to Orange UK and I need to run an app I got recommended to unlock it but it requires root access.
Ok cool got that and Odin 1.85 downloaded. So all I need to follow are the Odin Instructions (long) and that will root the phone?
Ok wish me luck, I'll give it a go just now. Thanks again for your help, it must be frustrating trying to explain simple processes to the clueless.
LMAO, ok even for me that ended up being simple. Do you have a guide available for flashing VillainROM available? May as well go all the way now
Yes I did a guide here http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...shing-firmware-baseband-help.html#post3042252 Start at step 3 as you are already rooted.
When you have flashed villain I recommend updating the Kernel and Modem. Here is the Kernel. Place the zip file on your phones memory. Reboot into CWM recovery. Go to install zip from sdcard Choose the kernel zip file, install and reboot. Download the modem zip file here Place the zip file on your phones memory. Reboot into CWM recovery. Go to install zip from sdcard Choose the modem zip file, install and reboot. You can check the files installed by going to settings>about phone> Kernel version should be: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.1.3+ninpo@titan#25 Baseband Version should be: I9100XXKH3
Hello and welcome to Android Forums sokawii For rooting most models of the Samsung Galaxy S2, see the recently updated, Rooting Galaxy S2 - Dummies Guide
