Rooting the s2 GT-i9100M ?

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Is there a TW rom out there I could use if this doesn't work?

 

[Golfdriver97]

Is there a TW rom out there I could use if this doesn't work?

Doubtful. They have to build off the original ROM which is 4.1.

 

[netrate]

Ok I did it using SlimBean. It booted but the only issue is that there is no google play store - how do I get that back? I am going to try and flash paranoid as well to see what it holds. Haven't tried the Fit Gear yet...
So all of the superuser, CWM manager are all gone?

The browser doesn't work.
Gmail doesn't work

 

[Golfdriver97]

Ok I did it using SlimBean. It booted but the only issue is that there is no google play store - how do I get that back? I am going to try and flash paranoid as well to see what it holds. Haven't tried the Fit Gear yet...
So all of the superuser, CWM manager are all gone?

The browser doesn't work.
Gmail doesn't work

Link the files you downloaded.

 

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Here they are...

Slim
Update Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 and Other Models with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS! - International Business Times

Paranoid Android
How To Install Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Paranoid Android ROM On Galaxy Note 2 (I9100)

 

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Just tried Paranoid Android, didn't even get past the start up screen. Going to do a restore backup.

 

[Golfdriver97]

OK.

You can try this...it's CM11, so 4.4...[ROM] [DISCUSSION] Official CyanogenMod 11 N… | Galaxy S II | XDA Forum

 

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So I need to flash with Odin again?

You need CWM Recovery version 6.0.4.4+

On that page,[CWM][Repo]ClockWorkMod Recovery - ||Kit-Kat… | Galaxy S II | XDA Forum it says

This recovery is more or less useless now. Files will still be hosted though.

What gives?

 

[Golfdriver97]

So I need to flash with Odin again?



On that page,[CWM][Repo]ClockWorkMod Recovery - ||Kit-Kat… | Galaxy S II | XDA Forum it says



What gives?

Not sure. Are you up and running with your backup?

 

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yup rebooted and everything is back to normal. Except I am still using 4.1.2...
Hey man, thanks for all your help tonight. I am off to bed. I will pick this up again tomorrow and hopefully there is something out there that works!

 

[Golfdriver97]

yup rebooted and everything is back to normal. Except I am still using 4.1.2...
Hey man, thanks for all your help tonight. I am off to bed. I will pick this up again tomorrow and hopefully there is something out there that works!

Ok. Good. I need to quit for the night; getting tired and can't think properly.

This just reinforced why Nandroids are so important.

 

[netrate]

Ok, back at it. I need to find a build that is going to be jellybean 4.3 or KitKat 4.4 that will work with the S2 GT-i9100. Is there a stable ROM out there that has been tested on this phone?

 

[Golfdriver97]

Ok, back at it. I need to find a build that is going to be jellybean 4.3 or KitKat 4.4 that will work with the S2 GT-i9100. Is there a stable ROM out there that has been tested on this phone?

Have you tried the CM 11 link? That is a nightly, meaning it works, but there might be bugs (probably minor).

 

[Golfdriver97]

About to leave for work, won't be able to reply quickly.

 

[netrate]

Can you post the CM11 link please? Also, does it come with GAPPS?

Enjoy work the best you can and get back to me when you can. Work comes first!

 

[Golfdriver97]

Can you post the CM11 link please? Also, does it come with GAPPS?

Enjoy work the best you can and get back to me when you can. Work comes first!

Post #47 has the link. I would download a generic gapps file just in case.

 

[netrate]

Ok thanks.

I am going to download the Basketbuild for GAPP in the links - should I just pick STANDARD?

As for the CyanogenMod Downloads

Can I pick any of them? Does Nightly mean it hasn't been tested?

 

[Golfdriver97]

Ok thanks.

I am going to download the Basketbuild for GAPP in the links - should I just pick STANDARD?

As for the CyanogenMod Downloads

Can I pick any of them? Does Nightly mean it hasn't been tested?

Standard should be fine. Nightly means there might be bugs. Usually minor, but still there. I usually run night lies and have very little trouble with them.

 

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I tried one of the CM mods and it told me my keyboard was disabled?!?! Is that a GAPPs issue or the ROM?

 

[Golfdriver97]

I tried one of the CM mods and it told me my keyboard was disabled?!?! Is that a GAPPs issue or the ROM?

Strange. Probably the ROM. You can force a download of a keyboard on the desktop version of Play.