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Ladies and gentlemen,

I want to uninstall unused/ preinsalled apps. Is there a way to do this without rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)?

Kind regards
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Ok. Thanks.

what's your opinion:
I want to install a
- a downgraded system with all necessary things (libs etc.)
- one (best) app for one task (like ubuntu you have one mail-app, one browser etc.)
- a goodlooking theme
- fast and smooth
- stable and popular

what are my next steps to "root" my phone? Is there any howto or tutorial to do this in a easy way?
Thanks in advance!
karbre
 
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karbre said:
Ok. Thanks.

what's your opinion:
- a downgraded system with all necessary things (libs etc.)
- one (best) app for one task (like ubuntu you have one mail-app, one browser etc.)
- a goodlooking theme
- fast and smooth
- stable and popular

Thanks in advance!
karbre
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Hey karbre,

in my eyes there are two possibilities:
1) root your stock ROM and uninstall apps and apply a new theme (take care that you are using the right theme version [an odexed one for stock roms])
2) use a custom ROM

Bushido
 
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Thanks Bushido76!

you are a keen user. Can you send me some links where I can find a howto or a step by step tutorial
to root my phone?

Which apps recommends you for installing a Custom ROM
- email
- browsing
- notes/ task
- photos/ videos editing
- calendar
- music/ video player
- office

and which kernel?

Thanks.
 
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karbre said:
Thanks Bushido76!

you are a keen user. Can you send me some links where I can find a howto or a step by step tutorial
to root my phone?

Which apps recommends you for installing a Custom ROM
- email
- browsing
- notes/ task
- photos/ videos editing
- calendar
- music/ video player
- office

and which kernel?

Thanks.
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Hey karbre,

the fastest way to root your phone is to flash a root-kernel - i.e. the CF-root kernel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

You just have to download the right verision for your rom and to flash via ODIN.

Most custom roms come with a special set of applications for the most important activities. Some samsung apps are really good - but noone needs all the apps which come with the stock rom. ;)

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@ AllGamer
Ok. Thanks, but I have several kind of questions so I thought that I put my post into general questions.

Bushido76 sent me a very helpful link.

my next question is:
Can I do all this things out of my MacBook? What's ODIN etc. and where I can get this "major god in Norse mythology"? ;-)

Thanks in advance!
karbre
 
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karbre said:
@ AllGamer
Ok. Thanks, but I have several kind of questions so I thought that I put my post into general questions.

Bushido76 sent me a very helpful link.

my next question is:
Can I do all this things out of my MacBook? What's ODIN etc. and where I can get this "major god in Norse mythology"? ;-)

Thanks in advance!
karbre
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Hey karbre,

there is more than one god in the Norse mythology... :D

Use ODIN with Windows and HEIMDALL with OS X... ;)

Have a look at this thread:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365805

Allgamer is right - your questions are related to the i9100. You can find the dedicated Q&A-thread here:
http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1148

Bushido
 
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Ok.

What do you think about superoneclick to root my phone. Is it possible to unroot (restore) my phone again?

I will root it and lose my virginity! Should I post a quote from Steve Jobs "Navy and pirate"?

Sincerly
karbre
 
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karbre said:
Ok.

What do you think about superoneclick to root my phone. Is it possible to unroot (restore) my phone again?

I will root it and lose my virginity! Should I post a quote from Steve Jobs "Navy and pirate"?

Sincerly
karbre
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Hey karbre,

I haven't found the SII on the SuperOneClick compatibility list. That's why it could be better to use S2root:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125414

But I still suggest to flash a custom (root) kernel, because some kernels provide additional functions like overclocking or undervolting.

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karbre said:
Thanks Bushido76!

What are the next steps after rooting? Which folders I have to backup? Can I also use z4root for rooting my "black beauty"?

Thanks in advance!
karbre
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Hey kabre,

after rooting it is recommended to make a backup of your efs-folder (imei, product code). You can use the ktool from the android market to create an image backup. To be completely sure I always make a simple file backup of this folder too.

I have no experince with z4root on the SII. I think S2root is the more "up to date"-application. ;)

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    Bushido76
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    karbre said:
    Ladies and gentlemen,

    I want to uninstall unused/ preinsalled apps. Is there a way to do this without rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)?

    Kind regards
    karbre
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    Hey karbre,

    you won't get around rooting your phone. ;)

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    HaloMediaz
    karbre said:
    Ladies and gentlemen,

    I want to uninstall unused/ preinsalled apps. Is there a way to do this without rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2 (i9100)?

    Kind regards
    karbre
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    Nope. You need root. :(

    Sent from my Vibrant running ICS
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    Bushido76
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    karbre said:
    Ok. Thanks.

    what's your opinion:
    - a downgraded system with all necessary things (libs etc.)
    - one (best) app for one task (like ubuntu you have one mail-app, one browser etc.)
    - a goodlooking theme
    - fast and smooth
    - stable and popular

    Thanks in advance!
    karbre
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Hey karbre,

    in my eyes there are two possibilities:
    1) root your stock ROM and uninstall apps and apply a new theme (take care that you are using the right theme version [an odexed one for stock roms])
    2) use a custom ROM

    Bushido
    View
    1
    Bushido76
    Bushido76
    karbre said:
    Thanks Bushido76!

    you are a keen user. Can you send me some links where I can find a howto or a step by step tutorial
    to root my phone?

    Which apps recommends you for installing a Custom ROM
    - email
    - browsing
    - notes/ task
    - photos/ videos editing
    - calendar
    - music/ video player
    - office

    and which kernel?

    Thanks.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Hey karbre,

    the fastest way to root your phone is to flash a root-kernel - i.e. the CF-root kernel:

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

    You just have to download the right verision for your rom and to flash via ODIN.

    Most custom roms come with a special set of applications for the most important activities. Some samsung apps are really good - but noone needs all the apps which come with the stock rom. ;)

    Bushido
    View
    1
    Bushido76
    Bushido76
    karbre said:
    @ AllGamer
    Ok. Thanks, but I have several kind of questions so I thought that I put my post into general questions.

    Bushido76 sent me a very helpful link.

    my next question is:
    Can I do all this things out of my MacBook? What's ODIN etc. and where I can get this "major god in Norse mythology"? ;-)

    Thanks in advance!
    karbre
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Hey karbre,

    there is more than one god in the Norse mythology... :D

    Use ODIN with Windows and HEIMDALL with OS X... ;)

    Have a look at this thread:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1365805

    Allgamer is right - your questions are related to the i9100. You can find the dedicated Q&A-thread here:
    http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1148

    Bushido
    View

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