[SOLVED] Can't root

[zkab]

This is the first time I try to root my Samsung S2 and followed the guidelines [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7/G/9/W/D/F Download - xda-developers
that was linked from http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...guide-last-updated-02-mar-2012-13-48-gmt.html

Odin fails to write the insecure firmware (pls check below).
Since I have I9100XWLPG in my S2 then I downloaded:
XWLPG Insecure - Download (Dev-Host)
XWLPG Original - Download (Dev-Host)
from [KERNELS] Updated! [11/06/12] Latest INSECURE ICS Kernels! (I9100 Only!) - xda-developers

I have also installed the latest version of Kies in my Windows PC so all the drivers for S2 should be in place.
All the Android/I9100 properties in Device Manager tells me that the device works OK.
Where did I go wrong ?

<ID:0/011> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Kernel_I9100XWLPG_INSECURE.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/011> zImage
<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

 

[AntimonyER]

Hey, I moved this to the All Things Root section. Thanks for understanding.

 

[lotsip81]

If you have a model I9100, I9100T, or I9100P, then go here

As long as you follow the instructions and make sure you have to correct CF kernel you will be fine. ironass guide is as close to perfect as possible. Make sure you read through it and understand it before attempting to root.

Hope this helps!

 

[lotsip81]

Was going to ask a question but re read the OP and saw the answer.

I don't know what happened to your original attempt to root, but you should be good if you follow the guide that I linked you to.

 

[speedycolzalez]

Have you shutdown Kies? It could be hiding in the system tray

 

[zkab]

Solved - was running on Windows XP but when I tried it on a Windows 7 it worked