jonaseymour
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Do you have the same problem in all camera apps?
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Rooting Galaxy S2 - Dummies Guide
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I don't have any other apps that require the camera. But i can't watch videos either. I did see another thread about the same problem. I think the problem is the kernel i flashed is for 4.0.3 but im on 4.0.4
ironass
Extreme Android User
I thought that the original stock kernel that came with your Samsung, stock, firmware that you wished to root was, "3.0.15-I9100BVLPH-CL969772"?
This, as far as I am aware, is the stock Orange UK firmware, released in August on Android 4.0.4 for CSC code ORA. Therefore the kernel, LPH, is Android 4.0.4 compatible. The only problem with the CF-Root kernel for LPH is that it is unable to mount secure storage and this may be causing your issues.
This is why I suggested that you flash a different stock firmware, whose root kernel does not have this problem, say, XWLPY stock firmware, and then root it with the LPY CF-Root kernel.
This would mean that you have the latest and most up-to-date firmware currently available and without any Orange bloatware. Since rooting a phone means that you cannot update via the Samsung Kies PC Suite anyway, you have nothing to lose.
I thought that the original stock kernel that came with your Samsung, stock, firmware that you wished to root was, "3.0.15-I9100BVLPH-CL969772"?
This, as far as I am aware, is the stock Orange UK firmware, released in August on Android 4.0.4 for CSC code ORA. Therefore the kernel, LPH, is Android 4.0.4 compatible. The only problem with the CF-Root kernel for LPH is that it is unable to mount secure storage and this may be causing your issues.
This is why I suggested that you flash a different stock firmware, whose root kernel does not have this problem, say, XWLPY stock firmware, and then root it with the LPY CF-Root kernel.
This would mean that you have the latest and most up-to-date firmware currently available and without any Orange bloatware. Since rooting a phone means that you cannot update via the Samsung Kies PC Suite anyway, you have nothing to lose.
Thanks ironass. As you can probably tell im a complete novice at this. I don't have access to my computer at the moment. Is there any specific steps i need to take.? From what i gather i need to unroot the phone with a different stock kernel. Then root again? Correct me if im wrong. By the way im sorry for asking all these questions!
dynomot
Android Expert
Don't worry about asking questions, this is not XDA, someone will always point you in the right direction.
Flash the stock firmware recommended by Ironass. It will come with a stock kernel and the phone will reboot as stock and unrooted. If you want to root again then flash the CF kernel that matches your stock kernel you've just flashed with flashing the stock ROM.
The easiest way to unrooted and go back to square one with a stock phone is to flash a stock ROM using Odin.
Flash the stock firmware recommended by Ironass. It will come with a stock kernel and the phone will reboot as stock and unrooted. If you want to root again then flash the CF kernel that matches your stock kernel you've just flashed with flashing the stock ROM.
The easiest way to unrooted and go back to square one with a stock phone is to flash a stock ROM using Odin.
dynomot
Android Expert
Here is a link to the CF kernel for the XWLPY stock firmware you flash. Flashing this will give you root again.
CF-Root Download
CF-Root Download
ironass
Extreme Android User
Don't know where you gathered that from!
No need to un-root before flashing a stock firmware as it contains a stock, un-rooted, kernel.
Hi guys, I am extremely new to rooting. I look thru alot of webs and the risk of bricking stopped me from proceeding any further without assistance. I hope I can get some help here, help me get started and guide me along the way if possible below will be my phone's detail in hope for u to assist me better:
PDA: I9100DXLPB
PHONE: I9100DXLPA
CSC: I9100OLBLPA
Build info : Wed jun 13 10:31:49 KST 2012
Android version 4.0.3
dunno if this is useful but included just in case
Kernel version 3.0.13-I9100DXLPB-CL709089dpi@DELL151 #3
PDA: I9100DXLPB
PHONE: I9100DXLPA
CSC: I9100OLBLPA
Build info : Wed jun 13 10:31:49 KST 2012
Android version 4.0.3
dunno if this is useful but included just in case
Kernel version 3.0.13-I9100DXLPB-CL709089dpi@DELL151 #3
ironass
Extreme Android User
[B said:
You are right to be cautious sgdcf.
I see from your details that you have the GT-i9100, International, version and that you are running the OLB CSC code for Msalaysia, Thailand, Singapore, the Philippines and Vietnam.
Your firmware is the old LPA firmware from June this year.
This has a kernel code of LPB which can cause problems when rooting as the CF-Root kernel for LPB does not mount secure storage.
Therefore, in order to root your phone, I am going to suugest that you update your fimware to the latest for your CSC code. Currently, this is the LPF firmware.
You can either update by connecting your phone to the Samsung PC Suite, Kies or, if this option is not available to you, you can flash the above firmware that I have linked you to, via Odin and follow the instructions under the heading, "My firmware is not eligible for ICS yet but I want it now!", in post #1, here.
Either method will install the latest Samsung, stock, un-rooted, firmware to your phone and when this is done, you can post your new kernel details and then set about rooting your phone. This I believe to be the safest option in your case.
Thanks Guys, my S2 is now unlocked and I'm in the process of carrying out a nandroid backup, will install TB Pro and root explorer shortly.
The next big step for me is installing a custom JB rom, wish me luck ;-)
Any recommendations on a good stable one to try first ?
Thanks again
John
The next big step for me is installing a custom JB rom, wish me luck ;-)
Any recommendations on a good stable one to try first ?
Thanks again
John
ironass
Extreme Android User
Have you got a specific question that is not answered by posts #1 or #2 of this thread?
ironass
Extreme Android User
ironass
Extreme Android User
That is not your stock Samsung kernel details. Those are for a rooted kernel. Without knowing your stock kernel, I cannot match or advise you about your root kernel.
how do i get my stock kernel?
from my phone setting
kernel version
3.0.15-1056084dpi@HP16 #3 SMP PREEMPT Thu Aug 23 13:50:48 KST 2012
build number
IMM76D.DXLPF
ironass
Extreme Android User
As your stock kernel does not follow the usual convention of letter and numbering then choosing one that matches your build number is correct.
nikkib7854
Lurker
Hey guys,
So I tried to root my samsung galaxy s2 i9100 2.3.3 on odin, but I've done something wrong and the yellow triangle keeps appearing when I try to turn it on.
I can access recovery and download.
I think I have to flash a siyah kernel through odin to get it going but am uncertain which one or where to get it.
Could not find one on sammobile.
Any help would be appreciated!
So I tried to root my samsung galaxy s2 i9100 2.3.3 on odin, but I've done something wrong and the yellow triangle keeps appearing when I try to turn it on.
I can access recovery and download.
I think I have to flash a siyah kernel through odin to get it going but am uncertain which one or where to get it.
Could not find one on sammobile.
Any help would be appreciated!
ironass
Extreme Android User
Hello and welcome to Android Forums nikkib7854!
Have you tried the wipe mentioned in post #1?
Are you sure that you used the correct CF-Root kernel that matched your original stock kernel details, as per post #1? Could you post your original, stock, kernel details and the details of the kernel you used to root in case there is a mis-match.