GUIDES [WM]: How to Increase Battery Charge Life (On Android - Pre"Android Guides")
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post #2. Restoring Data/Recovering Data from Devices and Storage Cards (even pcs)
post #3. Automatically Syncing Through Bluetooth (ActiveSync) [UPDATED 8.6.09]
post #4. A Definitive Guide to Bluetooth Services + Bluetooth Stacks
post #5. Setting Specific File Associations
post #6. Drive Mapping or "how the hell can i see my PC drives on my PDA?"
post #7. Storage card as a Removable Device instead of ActiveSyncing or "USBtoPC"
post #8. "How to backup your contacts/messages/email/notes/data/system...etc."
post #9. "How to Toggle Bluetooth/Wifi using Hardware buttons"
post #10. "How to control my PC through my PDA?" or "Remote Controls" (Media and more) [UPDATED 8.6.09]
post #11. "How to show Network Info/Network Info using a Today Plug-in
post #12. "How to control my PDA through my PC?"
post #13. "How to make the grey lines between the today screen plugins disppear?"
post #14. "How to stop activesync from turning itself on all the time?"
post #15. "Which shell is the best shell?"
post #16. "Which shell is the best shell?" - continued
post #17. "How to enhance Messaging?" or SMS Applications
post #18. "How to install M2D and change M2D skins?"
post #19. "How to remap hardware buttons?"
Post #20. "How to upgrade my device?" or "How to flash a rom?" (Referances)
Post #21. "How to 'safely' remove applications?" or "Remove Programs"
Post #22. "How to remove unwanted SIP's (Input Methods/Virtual Keyboards)?"
Post #23. "How to retrieve CAB Files from PC Installation Files" or "Retrieve CABs"
Post #25. "Registry Tweaks for Volume" by Aegishua
Post #26. "Flashing ROMS from SD card/Internal Storage/Bootloader"
Post #27. an addition to "Setting URL Associations" by selyb
Post #28. an addition to "How to retrieve CAB Files from PC Installation Files" or "Retrieve CABs" by Farmer Ted
Post #29. "How to add your City to both manila 2d and 3d" by timmymarsh
Posts #30-33. "How to: Edit the registry" by wg5566
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Will Samsung start tomorrow with Android 4.0.3 updates for Galaxy S II?
Samsung pointed this update for  Korea. What we know Korea is most of the time always a couple of days as first with updates. Hopefully Samsung will release all updates soon as possible! We will see!O we just released I9100XXLPJ so get it now if you want to test! A fast check from our side… Nothing on service centers EUROPE / ASIA.Be up to date via our twitter page! www.twitter.com/sammobiles Below two tweets. - One about the update for KOREA. - Two about : Make sure you have the latest KIES version.
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Official Ice Cream Sandwich Update for HTC Sensation [Guide]
HTC Sensation owners can flash Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 on their phones with the official OTA (Over the Air) ICS update by HTC, thanks to XDA modder MrT69 who has created a bootloader version of the OTA ROM that you can install much more easily than previously available recovery versions of the ROM. Here’s a list of what’s inside the ROM by default:ROM 3.32.401.105 RELEASEBusybox 1.19.4Superuser 3.07Touch RecoveryRootRead on to find out how you can flash Ice Cream Sandwich on your HTC Sensation.Compatibility This ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Warning! The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know exactly what you are doing. If any damage occurs to you or your device, including a bricked, non-functional device, we won’t be held liable.How to Install Ice Cream Sandwich Update on HTC SensationDownload the ROM file from the http://www.icsforums.com/forum/showthread/521.Copy the downloaded zip file to your SD card.Power off the phone.Now, keep the Volume Down + Power button pressed together till the phone boots into the bootloader, then let go of the buttons.Wait for a few seconds and your phone will automatically detect the “PG58IMG.zip” file that you transferred to your SD card in step 2Now when asked, select “Yes” to begin installing the “PG58IMG.zip” rom fileWait a while while the ROM is installed on your phone, and enjoy Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 on your HTC Sensation.The official Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 ROM is now installed and running on your HTC Sensation. Share your thoughts on your experience, in the comments below.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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Install FC07 on Epic 4G Touch
The Epic 4G Touch has seen a number of official Ice Cream Sandwich firmware leaks for it in quick succession, the latest being firmware version FC07. Users interested in trying out the firmware can do so thanks to XDA modder Calkulin who has released a pre-rooted version of the firmware which can be flashed from ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery.The ROM comes in two versions, stock rooted and stock rooted deodexed. The deodexed version is useful for those who want to flash custom themes later, as most themes require a deodexed ROM. Both versions work the same otherwise. The stock rooted version will be fine for most.Read on to find out how you can install FC07 Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 firmware on your Epic 4G Touch.CompatibilityThis ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with Epic 4G Touch, model number SPH-D710. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device’s model number in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable.Pre-Installation Requirements/TipsImportant! A rooted Epic 4G Touch with ClockworkMod recovery installed.This procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.How to Install FC07 Firmware on Epic 4G TouchDownload the ROM, either the normal or deodexed version, from the original development page.Download the FC07 modem file. Download Link  |  Filename: E4GT_Modem_FC07.zipAlso download the file Calkulin’s_FORMAT_ALL_for_E4GT.zip which will be used to wipe your partitions before installing the ROM. http://www.icsforums.comhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=939926&&d=1331350716Copy the zip files downloaded in step 1, 2 and 3 to the root of your internal SD card.Turn off the phone then boot into ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery. In recovery, use the Volume buttons to scroll up and down and the Power button to select options.Select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the file Calkulin’s_FORMAT_ALL_for_E4GT.zip on the sdcard and select it. Select “Yes” on the next screen to confirm. This will format the required partitions on the phone (will NOT erase SD card contents).After format is complete, select “go back” to go back to the main recovery menu.Again select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the ROM file on the sdcard downloaded in step 1 and select it. The ROM will now start installing.After the ROM finishes installing, select “go back” to go back to the main recovery menu.Once again, select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the E4GT_Modem_FC07.zip file and select it to install the FC07 modem.After the installation is complete, select “go back” then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone.The Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 based FC07 firmware is now installed on your Samsung Epic 4G Touch. Try it out, and let us know about your experience in the comments below.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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MIUI 4 for Droid Razr is Out as Alpha Version. Supports Both Verizon CDMA and Global GSM Versions
It’s finally here! Thanks to XDA modder skiwong20, MIUI 4 is now available, albeit unofficially, for the Motorola Droid RAZR, which brings you Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 along with MIUI features such as a beautiful UI, extensive themes support, intuitive notification bar toggles, etc. which improve the already great Android 4.0 experience even further. The ROM is available for both the GSM and CDMA versions of the phone.However, the ROM is currently in the alpha stage and hence is not to be considered completely stable, as there quite a few issues and bugs present in the ROM, which you can read in the ROM Info section below.Read on to find out how you can flash MIUI 4 on your Motorola Droid RAZR.Compatibility This ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with the Motorola Droid RAZR, model number XT912. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Warning! The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable.ROM InfoDeveloper → skiwong20Known Issues:CamcorderFront Facing CameraExternal SD card doesn’t mount temporarily i left file manager so you at least find filesData doesn’t come on by itself you have to go in to phone info and toggle gsm only mode: but there is a phone info shortcut on one of the pages. to toggle back to gsm/cdma auto Or you can dial *#*#4636#*#* to get to phone info to toggle the radio When downloading anything your phone will warn you that you about downloading using data. To fix this : Downloads -> Menu button -> Settings -> Data Download PromptWallpapers dont scrollPre-Installation RequirementsImportant! A rooted Motorola Droid RAZR GSM/CDMA version, with Bootstrap Recovery installed. You can get Bootstrap Recovery from → here.Important! Your phone must be running on an Android 2.3.6 system/firmware, otherwise you will get a boot loop while using Bluetooth.Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.This procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). So if needed, backup your apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.How to Install MIUI 4 on Motorola Droid RAZRDownload the latest version of the ROM, either GSM or CDMA version according to the one you have, from the original development page.Transfer the ROM’s zip file to your internal SD card.Boot into Bootstrap recovery. To do this, open the ‘System Recovery’ app on the phone. Connect the phone to PC. Then press the ‘Recovery Mode’ button to boot into recovery. Once in recovery, perform a wipe:Select “wipe data/factory reset”, then select “Yes” on next screen to confirm. Wait a while till the data wipe is complete.Select “wipe cache“ then select “Yes” on next screen to confirm.Go back to the main menu, select Advanced, and then Wipe Dalvik Cache » Yes – Wipe Dalvik. Then go back to the main recovery menu.Now select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the ROM file you transferred in step 2 and select it. The ROM will now start installing.After the installation is complete, select “go back” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot and boot into MIUI ROM.MIUI 4 is now installed on your Motorola Droid RAZR, with Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 as the Android version. Visit the official development page to check for updates, bug-fixes and other detailed information. Share your thoughts on the ROM in the comments.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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TouchWiz 4.0 (TW4) for Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich ROMs, Like CM9, Onecosmic’s, AOKP, etc.
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who love Samsung’s TouchWiz launcher, and those who don’t. The latter have probably stopped reading from looking at the title, but for those who like TouchWiz and are using Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) Android 4.0 based custom ROMs on their Galaxy S I9000 can now use Samsung’s TouchWiz (TW) 4 launcher on their phones on top of ICS, thanks to XDA modder PaWill.It’s been tested on the following Ice Cream Sandwich ROMs:SGS CM9 Build 16SGS Onecosmic 4.2Nexus S AOKP b27SGS 2 AOKPElite Nexus S portHowever, it should work on any and all ICS based custom ROMs on the Galaxy S, so do try it out if you want to get TouchWiz 4 on your phone. Don’t worry, even if it won’t work on your ROM, it will not cause any problems if you do try it out.CompatibilityThis guide below is compatible only and only with the Galaxy S, model number i9000. It’s not compatible with any other device and may render an incompatible device unusable. Check your device model in Settings » About phone.Pre-Installation RequirementsA Galaxy S i9000 running an Ice Cream Sandwich ROM like CM9, Onecosmic’s ROM, etc.How to Install TouchWiz 4 on Galaxy S ICS ROMDownload the TouchWiz 4 package. Download Link  |  Filename: update.TouchWiz4.ICS.zipTransfer the downloaded zip file to the internal SD card on your Galaxy S.Turn off the phone and boot into ClockworkMod recovery. To do so, press and hold these 3 buttons together: Volume Up, Home, and the Power button till the screen turns on, then let go of the buttons. In recovery, use Volume keys to scroll up and down and power key to select an option.Select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the update.TouchWiz4.ICS.zip file on the sdcard and select it.Confirm installation on the next screen by selecting “Yes — Install update.TouchWiz4.ICS.zip”. After the installation is complete, select “go back” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot your phone.TouchWiz 4 is now installed on your Galaxy S I9000 running on an Ice Cream Sandwich ROM. Share your experience with us, in the comments below.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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Slim ICS for Galaxy S2 is Definitely a Cool ICS ROM to Try
There are quite a few Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 based custom ROMs out there for the Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100, but it becomes harder and harder to tell them apart as they are usually the same ROMs with a few minor differences. Slim ICS ROM differentiates itself by being very slim and stripped down to come up at a small 75 MB size, by removing a few default apps found in other ICS ROMs.Here’s a look at some of the highlights of the ROM:5 Languages ( en ( us, uk), fr, it, de, es) No additional language will be added.Zeam Launcher ( stock ICS launcher provided in add-on package)Basic Google Stuff Included ( 4.0.4 Gmail,Talk, Calendar and Contacts sync)Market 3.4.4Team Hacksung/CM9 KernelRootedEasy to customize.182 DPI ( use 240 for any incompatible apps or check http://www.icsforums.com/comment/5662#comment-5662 for Market workaround)Read on to find out how you can install Slim ICS ROM on your Galaxy S2 i9100.CompatibilityThis procedure is compatible only and only with Samsung Galaxy S2, model number i9100. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device’s model number in: Settings » About phone.Warning!Read everything carefully and thoroughly. The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable.ROM InfoDeveloper → krarvindNot Working:Video Camera nativelySD card doesn’t pop up in pc, adb works, check http://www.icsforums.comhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23402723&&postcount=22 postAnything that doesn’t work with CM9You tell mePre-Installation Requirements/TipsA rooted Galaxy S2 i9100 with ClockworkMod recovery installed.This procedure will wipe all your apps and data (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry). So backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.Make sure your Galaxy S2 is sufficiently charged, at least 50% is recommended.How to Install Slim ICS ROM on Galaxy S2Important! Flash an AOSP based ICS ROM like CM9 or AOKP ROM on your phone. You must already be on a ROM like CM9/any other AOSP based ICS ROM before flashing Slim ICS. CM9 Guide → Here.Download the following files:Base ROM (should be 52 MB). Download Link  |  Filename: Slim_ICS_2.8.zipEssentials package. Download Link  |  Filename: Slim_ICS_2.8_I9100_Essentials.zipTransfer the zip files you downloaded above to your internal sdcard (not the external micro SD).Turn off the phone, then boot into recovery mode. For this, press and hold these 3 buttons together until Samsung’s screen shows up: Volume UP+Home+Power. Phone will boot into CWM recovery. Use volume keys to scroll up and down between options and power/home key to select an option.Perform a wipe:Select “wipe data/factory reset”. Then select “Yes” on next screen to confirm. (This will not touch your SD cards so don’t worry).Select “mounts and storage”, then select “format system”. Select “Yes” on next screen to confirm. Go back to main recovery menu after system format is complete.Then, select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Then, browse to the Base ROM file (from step 2.1) and select it.Confirm installation on the next screen by selecting the option ”Yes — Install *your_rom_name*.zip“. The ROM will now start installing.After installation is complete, select “go back” to go back to the main recovery menu.Repeat step 6, but this time select the Essentials package file Slim_ICS_2.8_I9100_Essentials.zip (from step 2.2). Confirm installation on next screen by selecting “Yes — Install Slim_ICS_2.8_I9100_Essentials.zip”.After installation is complete, select “go back” then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone and boot into Slim ICS ROM.Important! If on booting you see black home screen, press menu key » preferences » customize Zeam Launcher.That’s it. Slim ICS ROM is now installed and running on your Galaxy S2 i9100. Visit the development page to get more info and the latest updates on the ROM. Share your thoughts on the ROM in the comments.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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Update Galaxy S2 to Ice Cream Sandwich with Latest Leak XXLPJ
Samsung’s recent announcement that the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) update for the Galaxy S2 i9100 will be delayed to April may have disappointed a few people, but to offset that, an ICS firmware has been leaked for the Galaxy S2, XXLPJ. Maybe it’s a coincidence, or maybe it’s just Samsung’s way to make people a little less sad, but the important part is that the users get to try a new firmware which they always welcome.The last ICS leak was XXLPH and had the build date of 9th February, while XXLPJ has a build date of 14th February, so there probably aren’t many improvements and changes, but still, it’s a newer release and worth the attention. Of course, as it’s a leaked firmware and not officially complete, expect bugs and issues to be present.Read on to find out how you can install XXLPJ firmware on your Galaxy S2 i9100.CompatibilityThis ROM and the guide below is compatible only and only with Galaxy S2, model number i9100. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device’s model number in Settings » About phone.Warning!The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable — you only will be responsible, you’ve been warned!Pre-Installation Requirements/TipsThis procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guidewould help you.If you have Samsung’s PC software Kies installed, un-install it first because it may interrupt the flashing process.Drivers! — it’s important you’ve the proper drivers installed. Download links below. 32 bit (x86) Windows |   64-bit (x64) WindowsHow to Install XXLPJ on Galaxy S2 i9100Download XXLPJ firmware. Download Link  |  Filename: I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ_OXA.zip  |  Size: 376.9 MBExtract the downloaded file I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ_OXA.zip(from step 1) to get these 5 files:GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALPJ.tar.md5I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPJ_CL140368_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5logo.png (to be ignored.. no use here)MODEM_I9100XXLPJ_REV_02_CL1105553.tar.md5Odin3_v1.85.zipExtract the Odin3_v1.85.zipfile to get Odin3 v1.85.exe, ignore other files but don’t delete the .ini file if you get it. Open Odin3 v1.85.exe file when asked in step 6 below.Disconnect your phone if it’s connected to PC.  Switch Off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.Now, put the Galaxy S2 in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume Down + Home + Power. You’ll get a Warning! screen.. press Volume upto continue to enter download modeOpen Odin (from step 3) — double-click the Odin3 v1.83.exe.Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left. If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve proper drivers installed. See point 3 above under Pre-Installation Requirements.Select these files in Odin at respective tabs:Click the PDA Tab, and select I9100_CODE_I9100XXLPJ_CL140368_REV02_user_low_ship .tar.md5 (from step 3.2)Click the Phone Tab, and select MODEM_I9100XXLPJ_REV_02_CL1105553.tar.md5 (from step 3.3)Click the CSC Tab, and select GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALPJ.tar.md5 (from step 3.1)Important! Do not touch any other button or make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required files as given in step 8. Your Odin’s screen should look like this: Now, hit the START button to start flashing XXLPJ. When the flashing procedure is finished, your phone will automatically reboot — and when you see the Samsung logo, you can safely unplug the cable. Plus, you’ll get a PASS (with green background) message in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. Screen would look like this (below) on successful flashing of XXLPJ. IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, or you get a FAIL message (with red background) in ODIN, do the following:Disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, turn phone on in Download mode again, and do the procedure again from Step 6.When it has restarted, your Galaxy S2 will be running Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) with version being Android 4.0.3, build being XXLPJ and Samsung’s custom UI TouchWiz 4 atop it. Check out your Galaxy S2’s Android version here: Settings » About Phone. Also, if data network (3G, GPRS, etc.) isn’t working for you, you gotta fill in APN Settings meant for your carrier in Mobile and Network settings. Here’s a full list of carriers and their APN settings » LinkIn case you encounter any roadblocks flashing XXLPJ, let us know in comments below and we’ll try to help you outYour Galaxy S2 is now running the latest Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 based firmware, XXLPJ. Let us know your thoughts on the firmware and how it works out for you, in the comments.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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Go Launcher HD for Android Tablets
Of all the smartphone OS out there, Android is perhaps the most customizable, with the ability to change a lot of default settings and apps. The default launcher in Android is also changeable, with plenty of different alternatives available on the Android Market (or Google Play as they now call it). These launchers allow you to change a lot of settings such as customizing shortcut icons, adding homescreen scrolling effects, and more.Anyone who’s ever played with custom launchers on Android has probably heard of Go Launcher EX, which is one of the most famous and well-known launcher app out there. Go Launcher brings an amazing array of customization options, extensive themes support, an inbuilt task manager, social networking and other widgets, and quite a few other things that make it one of the most feature-loaded launcher available for Android. And now, an HD version of Go Launcher EX has been released, Go Launcher HD, specifically for Android tablets running on Android 3.0+. It brings you the same old Go Launcher EX experience with most of its functionality but in high-definition form for your big screen Android tablet.Those who are interested in trying it out can do so by visiting this Google Play link from their computer or by visiting the Android Market on their tablets and install it from there. Do keep in mind that it is only available for tablets and Android 3.0 and up, so non-tablet users will need to stick to Go Launcher EX, which can be obtained here. Let us know your experience with Go Launcher HD in the comments below. Source: theandroidsoul.com
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Root XXLPJ Galaxy S2 Firmware, Based on Android 4.0
The Samsung Galaxy S2 received an Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 leak just a few hours ago, firmware version XXLPJ, and now users who flashed it on their phones can root it as well, thanks to Chainfire’s CF-Root kernel which will give you root and ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery on your XXLPJ running Galaxy S2.Read on to find out how you can root XXLPJ firmware on your Galaxy S2.CompatibilityThis procedure is compatible only and only with Samsung Galaxy S2, model number i9100. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device’s model number in: Settings » About phone. Also, make sure you are on XXLPJ firmware as well.Warning!Read everything carefully and thoroughly. The methods and procedures discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know completely what it is. If any damage occurs to you or your device, we won’t be held liable.How to Root XXLPJ FirmwareDownload CF-Root kernel from the original download page → here. Filename: CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPJ-v5.3-CWM5.zipUnzip the downloaded file once. You will get a .tar file – CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPJ-v5.3-CWM5.tar. DO NOT extract the .tar file (this might show up as a zip file as well, but do not extract it). You need to flash the .tar file using Odin to gain root access and install the ClockWorkMod Recovery (CWM) alongside. (If you’re getting a zImage file, it means you’ve extracted the .tar file too! — and that’s not a right thing to do. Use 7-zip (free software) to extract.)Download Odin3 v1.83 from → here Filename: Odin3-v1.83.exe | Size: 416 KB.Switch off your phone. Wait for vibration to confirm complete switch off.Now, put the Galaxy S2 in Download Mode — press and hold these keys together: Volume Down + Home + Power. You’ll see a Warning! screen.. press Volume Up to continue.Open Odin now by double clicking on Odin3 v1.83.exe file you got in step 3.Connect your phone to PC now. You should get the message “Added! !” under Odin’s message box in the bottom left (Check screenshot after step 9). If you don’t get this message, then probably there is a problem with drivers. Make sure you’ve the drivers installed.On Odin, click the PDA tab and select the .tar file you got in step 2 — CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LPJ-v5.3-CWM5.tarImportant! Do not touch any other button or make any other changes in Odin except selecting the required file in PDA tab as given in step 8. Your Odin’s screen should look like this: Click the Start button on Odin to flash the CF-Root kernel (after double checking the ODIN screen). After flashing is complete, you’ll get a PASS message (with green background). Upon successful flashing, your ODIN screen will look like this: IMPORTANT Note: If ODIN gets stuck and doesn’t seem to be doing anything, or you get a FAIL message (with red background) in ODIN, do the following:Disconnect the phone from the PC, close ODIN, remove battery, re-insert it, turn phone on in Download mode again, and do the procedure again from Step 6. After CF-Root is installed, phone will restart automatically. When the Galaxy S2 logo shows up on phone, you can disconnect the cable from phone.Your phone is rooted now. The superuser app is included which allows you to give root access to applications. Also, CWM based recovery has been automatically installed too. Use the CWM app in app drawer to boot into recovery and do ROM backups and restore, installs, and more.If you run into any problems while flashing CF-Root, let us know and we’ll try to help you out.That’s it. Your Galaxy S2 running on XXLPJ Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 firmware is now rooted, thanks to Chainfire’s CF-Root kernel.Source: theandroidsoul.com
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