New SGS2 coming in what to do?!?!!

[dmo580]

my new sgs2 is coming in a few days. what should I do before rooting?

should i update so it has a newer kernel/firmware?

I'm trying to follow Chainfire root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and it seems that the old radios are not supported.

 

[lambstone]

You should research. If you found a thread with instructions on what to do and you are not sure, ask there.

You should however NOT ask for hand-outs.

Basically all you need to know is CF-Root. Or you could try one-click-root

 

[dmo580]

You should research. If you found a thread with instructions on what to do and you are not sure, ask there.

You should however NOT ask for hand-outs.

Basically all you need to know is CF-Root. Or you could try one-click-root

I did do research. My concern is that only the older versions of CF-Root work with older kernels, like KE, etc. so if I get an old phone, I'm wondering if I should then update to the latest gingerbread version before using CF-Root so I can apply like 5.0?

 

[mijol]

Hello,

first of all if your phone isn't a new one you will see if its already rooted or not !

if its not, then you have to root it and the only way from stock rom is to flash new kernel version with CF-Root, and CWM is great too for not being often on odin/download mode if you don't want to...

anyway have nice time with your phone its a great one and hard to brick as long as you don't touch to bootloader file..

 

[cobalt553]

The CF-root thread has a big list of ROM versions. Just pick the kernel that matches the ROM version of your new phone and you should be all set in rooting the phone.

 

[ghlrobin]

Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

 

[Archer]

I'd strongly suggest you use the phone without doing anything to it (rooting, flashing kernels etc.). Most people find the phone just right the way it comes out of the box.

You should only consider rooting or flashing something if you have a specific need for it.