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E-Careers -  My Account. MIT App Inventor. [Samsung Galaxy S2] List: Official- & Beta-Firmware + Root instructions for your SGS i9100 - Android Forum. Content:Post 1 - Firmware-Overview and Firmware of ProvidersPost 2 - Reasons for rootingPost 3 - Segmented FirmwarePost 4 - Root-Kernel and pictured instructions Dear Galaxy S i9100 friends!

[Samsung Galaxy S2] List: Official- & Beta-Firmware + Root instructions for your SGS i9100 - Android Forum

When the SGS 1 was released, we all tried to figure out what Firmware is available and what Firmware is the newest. Well, we are going to play the same game with the SGS 2.You'll find several lists in this thread, which will show you the differences of each Firmware. Furthermore you are gonna find extra informations about the Firmware.We will differentiate between official Firmware which you can get from Kies and Beta- (unofficial) Firmware which you can currently get on www.sammobile.com. You can get the latter on your phone with the Flashtool ODIN via your computer. ATTENTION:Flashing with Odin isn't challenging, but unexpected side effects can appear. YOU can find an entire list of the latest Firmware here.

Reset Factory: How to Reset SamSung Galaxy SII to Factory Settings. Download Firmware. [ROMS]Official i9100 carrier branded firmware download for Odin Flash. [ROM+Guide] Official i9100 Firmwares LPE/Q/7/2/F/S/4/7/G/9/W/D/F Download. How to Download & Flash Stock Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII) [KG, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8, KJ1/2/3] Recently, I noticed that Intratech from XDA forums has posted a huge list of stock firmware available for download for the Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII) for the different regions also including the relevant stock kernels and modems if required.

How to Download & Flash Stock Firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII) [KG, KH1/2/3/4, KI1/2/3/4/8, KJ1/2/3]

Just in case you messed up your Galaxy S2 device or just want to roll-back to the stock firmware for some other reason this is the right place. Here we are going to provide you a simple step-by-step method to flash the stock firmware on your SGS2 device using the Odin. Procedure is actually pretty simple to follow even for the novice users. Only part that needs more attention is the download of the correct firmware (PDA) based on your region that you need to flash on the device. So lets get started! Note: Rooting, Jailbreaking or customizing your device can be risky, and you may end-up bricking your device! Please make sure that KIES is not running in the background before following this guide. Required Downloads. How to root your Samsung Galaxy S2. One of Android's biggest strengths is that it's an open source operating system, which means that anyone with programming talent can potentially tinker with the code and make it even better.

How to root your Samsung Galaxy S2

With that in mind, we've complied this handy guide for gaining root access on what is arguably our favourite Android handset: the Samsung Galaxy S2. Read through our guide below, or watch the handy video above that shows you how it's done. A large number of custom operating systems -- referred to by seasoned hackers as 'ROMs' -- have been created which not only remove unwanted bloatware installed by hardware manufacturers, but also speed up your handset and boast awesome new features. However, all Android phones come locked-down by default, which means you can only install firmware updates that have been officially sanctioned by the manufacturer or your network provider. [06.07.2012][CF-Root 5.5] K/EFGHIJKLP*, LA*, LP-126BHJQ73SC89DEFWGKIQ - su+bb+CWM4/5. This rooted kernel is for the "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible.

[06.07.2012][CF-Root 5.5] K/EFGHIJKLP*, LA*, LP-126BHJQ73SC89DEFWGKIQ - su+bb+CWM4/5

CF-Root takes the kernel from an original Samsung firmware, and just adds root, busybox, and ClockWorkMod (CWM4/5) recovery THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. You DO need to read the instructions. Donate There have now been nearly 8.000.000 downloads of CF-Root for various devices (see for example Galaxy S1, Galaxy Tab 7", and Galaxy S2), and many more if you include ROMs, kernels, etc that use it. Yellow triangle and flash counter On Ice Cream Sandwich builds (only), get rid of the yellow triangle and flash counter after flashing using my Triangle Away app!

Features - The kernel is fully stock and taken from the original firmware, with just the following added: - Root - Busybox v1.16.2androidminimal (from CWM) - Integrated CWM 4.0.0.2. Boot/shutdown animation & music from international galaxy s2 and shutdown. How to Change Boot Animation / Boot Sound. I find it easiest to edit or create bootanimimation.zip files on a PC.

How to Change Boot Animation / Boot Sound

I usually use WinRAR, but other file compression software will work also (such as 7-Zip and others). If you are creating your own bootanimation for the first time or simply want to edit an existing one, I recommend starting with the stock bootanimation.zip or the one you've chosen. Open the archive in your software of choice (WinRAR, 7-Zip) and you'll see a folder named part0, sometimes a second folder named part1 or more if the animation has two or more sequences (dividing them up this way can be helpful if you want to add pauses and loop certain sequences, but not others). These folders contain the frames (images) for each part of the animation. These images will be named in sequential order - something like 00000.jpg, 00001.jpg, 00002.jpg, etc. In the root of the archive, along side this/these folder(s), will be a txt file named desc.txt.

[KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting. [KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting A close friend asked me to make him an insecure kernel for KE2 which I have now decided to release to the community.

[KERNEL] Insecure Kernels for use with rooting

I have also made KE7 which I think will be more useful to the community. If anyone wants a specific kernel then request in this thread and I will make it when I have enough time. Android 101: Google Launches Mobile App Training Program. In days of yore, kids wanted to be policemen, kung fu experts or jet fighters when they grew up.

Android 101: Google Launches Mobile App Training Program

They saw what was being glorified on television and in the movies and said, "Daddy, that is what I want to do! " These days, kids may want to grow up to be great mobile developers. It could happen. Design - Design Principles. These design principles were developed by and for the Android User Experience Team to keep users' best interests in mind.

Design - Design Principles

For Android developers and designers, they continue to underlie the more detailed design guidelines for different types of devices. Consider these principles as you apply your own creativity and design thinking.