Lite’ning ROM is one of the famous custom firmware for Samsung Galaxy S II. It can be your very first custom ROM because it is installed through Odin instead of ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM). Lite’ning ROM v5.0 is based on official XXKG6 firmware Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. And it is rooted with CF-Root (ClockworkMod Recovery, CWM Manager, Superuser and BusyBox are added), zipaligned and deodexed. It is blue themed, memory and kernel are tweaked. GO Launcher EX is added too. Therefore, you can select between stock TouchWiz Launcher and Go Launcher EX.
Lite’ning ROM v5.0 is using speedmod kernel K1-T17. And it has a very high CPU in Quadrant. Do check out XDA website for more information.
Installation guide ~ How to install firmware on Samsung Galaxy S2 with Odin?
Download Lite’ning ROM v5.0 Odin ROM here.
hey jayce. question. just bought SGS2 and still not rooted. so many question running to my head.
1. Difference of ROM/MOD/Kernel/Firmware?
2. Difference of CF-Rooting and SuperOneClick Procedure?
3. Do I need to root first before installing the Lite’ning?
I watched all your movies and been searching some procedure yet i don’t know what process i will use. X.x
2.3.3 GingerBread.XWKF1
1. You need to read them one by one.
2. I don’t use SuperOneClick. So no comment.
3. No.
I am using the same firmware as yours – XWKF1. Therefore, everything posted by me should work for you too. 🙂
thanks for the reply. really appreciate it. 😀
yes I saw your vid its the same firmware as mine. XD
when I go to xda-developers. I cant choose what to use. they are in [ROM] and [MOD]. im just confuse. some of you’re procedure needs kernel or need firmware. haha.
sorry and thanks Jayce. T.T
firmware: XWKF1
?: 2.3.3 Gingerbread
ROM: Lite’ning [Sample]
MOD: ??
Kernel: ??
What do you want to do?
i just want to know the difference about the said above to know what I need to search for. like the difference about the Stock Kernel to Stock Firmware. haha. so confuse. @_@
ROM == firmware.
MOD == modification on firmware
Kernel == the main component of Android OS
Please I need rom arab for Galaxy s2 m250s 2.3.3
Hey,
2 language questions:
1. If Hebrew is supported in language settings ?
2. If I change language for Hebrew will it change the input keyboard as well or only display language ?
Thanks.
Sorry, no idea. Maybe you can ask ROM chef at XDA.
hi jayce,
can i install lightning rom from cwm..i have backedup my stock rom using my backup pro and it got saved into my internal memory. i have copied it to my pc. will lightning rom wipe off my whole internal memory?
Nope, Lite’ning ROM must be installed with Odin. Install it should not wipe your internal USB storage.
morning jayce now my s2 is xxkg5 no yet root ,can i install this lite’ning rom .
Good morning, Evan. Sure, why not?
How is the battery performance when using Lite’ning Rom? I heard it drain the battery quite easily.
No idea. I just flash for a while and test.
hi jayce just enquire, i had installed Lite’ning ROM v5.0, if i want to install any rom cwm how i need do it ,(my samsung s2 rooted) it is need to wipe,clear cache and use cwm to install it .what to i need to backup thanks.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/11/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-clockworkmod-recovery-video/
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/08/how-to-backup-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-clockworkmod-recovery-video/
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/24/how-to-backup-restore-all-apps-and-settings-when-upgrade-android-rom/
Hello Jayce..
Good info up there and tq for sharing with us.i do have few questions to ask.i am just a dumb user that want to try something different with my phone and i do need your help.
This is my sgs2 info:
Androids :2.3.3
Baseband :19100 DXKF1
Kernal :2.6.35.7-19100 XWKF1-CL265340 root@DELL106#2
Build Number:GINGERBREAD.XWKF1
Note:Not root yet
Questions:
1.Is it possible if i directly root the phone using Odin3 to:
Android 2.3.4
Baseband:19100XXKG6
Kernal:2.6.35.7 hardcore@speedmod#s2-k1-t17-200hz
Build:Lite’ning ROM V5.0 XXKG6
2.I notice that there is new firmware update by samsung kies from DXKF1 to DXKH2.Should i upgrade the firmware first before root and install Lite’ning?
3.Which is better,to root the phone or just upgrade from samsung kies.
1. Yes, you can install Lite’ning ROM without root.
2. No, install Lite’ning ROM will replace existing firmware.
3. Depend on each person. Personally, I prefer custom firmware.
thanks jayce…
hi jayce~hv u tried litening 6.1? how was it? heard camera and video are a bit lag…
Nope… Personally, I prefer CWM firmware.
Hi jayce currently i’m using sgs2 wif litening rom v5.0 XXKG6 (battery sucks)
kernel ninphetamine 2.1.3…n how do i update to v6.1?or is there no update?enlighten me pls..
love blue so i’m in blue..:)
Just install it like v5.0.
Is Odin the only solution?:0
Yes…
hi jayce. i have just finished installing litening. but then. the display screen are not similar with what i see in this blog. its the same interface in the menu tab. please help.
never mind this jayce. 🙂 i just hit the GO LAUNCHER EX and it changed to how it was shown in the blog. 🙂 great help! 🙂 thanks. 🙂 any suggestion for firmwares that focuses with GREEN COLORS. 🙂 using SGS2. :))
Do you mean that you can’t see Go Launcher EX??
YO, bro .. currently my sg 2 is :
============
model:GT-I9100
Androids :2.3.3
Baseband :19100 DXKI1
Kernal :2.6.35.7-19100 CEKI2-CL586309
Build Number:GINGERBREAD.DXKI2
Note: rOOTED WITH CF ROOT
============
does this lite’ning rom suitable for me ?
all i need to do just follow the step above ?
Thanks !
You can try it if you want. And you might need to wipe data / factory reset to use this ROM.
hai jayce.. really appreciate your good work.keep it up..
i need to ask you something.i am using your light’ning rom version 6.1 on sgs2.so far it was fantastic and working well.let say that if i wish to go back to the standard firmware,is it possible for me to do it.If it can,would you mind tell me how to do it..
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Hai jayce,
i have no experience in flashing custom firmware
Do i need to root my phone 1st and flash CMW before flashing Litening v6.1 rom ?
No need.
tq
hi jayce i just root my phone to CEKI2 . just to make sure can i download and install Lite’ning ROM for Samsung Galaxy S2 (Odin) for my firmware
No root access is needed to install Lite’ning ROM. Just install it with Odin will do.
HI
this are my question for this rom.
1. IS THERE A WARNING SIGN?
2. WILL MY PHONE BE ROOTED?
3. DO I NEED TO DO THE FACTORY DATA RESET?
4. IS IT OK THAT MY PHONE CAN USED THIS ROM?
MODEL GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION
2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION
I9100XXKG5
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG5-CL420550 SE.INFRA@SEP-41 # 2
BUILD NUMBER
GINGERBREAD.XXKG5
THANK YOU
1. Yellow triangle, yes.
2. Yes.
3. Depend. Normally no. But might need if face boot loop.
4. Yes, as long as your SGS2 is I91000.
HI….
do you know how to delete the yellow triangle? without using usb jig?
thanks
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/10/how-to-remove-yellow-triangle-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-without-usb-jig-video/
Hi….
I would like to know what is this?
1.correct CF-Root?
2.correct stock kernel?
(this is the step by step guide on how to remove the warning triangle sign)
MODEL NUMBER
GT-I9100
ANDROID VERSION
2.3.4
BASEBAND VERSION
I9100XXKH3
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.35.11-NINPHETAMINE-2.0.5+
NINPO@TITAN#20
BUILD NUMBER
LITE`NING ROM V6.1 XXKH3
(WHERE CAN I FIND THAT IN MY PHONE THE CORRECT STOCK KERNEL AND THE CORRECT CF-ROOT?)
THANK YOU…..
Use USB Jig on custom firmware. Install CF-Root will replace existing kernel with CF-Root kernel.
Sorry right now I don’t have USB Jig. I was referring on your link
on How to remove yellow triangle on Samsung Galaxy S2 without USB Jig?
thanks
Hi….
Do you know how to go back from official ROM?
I just don’t feel the lite`ning rom… haha
Follow this – https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-video/
Hi…
How to know if my phone is rooted or not?
hai jayce.. is there any latest version of litening rom for sgs2?
i am using litening rom 6.1 now.i noticed that 2.3.5 gingerbread is out now.
v6.1 should be the latest. You can other custom ROM like CheckROM RevolutionHD that I am using now. Better in my opinion. 😉
thanks bro… i will try it..
hello jayce..
need help here.. which one is better?
1.XWKJ3 Checkrom Revolution HD v3.1.1
2.XXKI4 Checkrom Revolution HD v1.0
Please advice bro..
They are the same to me performance wise. XWKJ3 is newer.
hi jayce,
i’m using sg2 gt-i9100g..i got a problem to remove the yellow triangle. i try to buy usb jig for sgs2..but the dealer said its only works on 9100..not 9100g..what should i do?hope u can help me solve my problem.
I9100G might use new bootloader which USB Jig won’t work on it. USB Jig won’t work on latest I9100 firmware with new bootloader too.
Try to ask others with I9100G at https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2068824
I have no idea since I have no I9100G. Sorry…
@POOKEDANDY: Try to use app that require root access like Titanium Backup. If cannot use == no root access.
Hi
it says in titanium back up that I need to allow the application in SuperUser?… what does it mean my phone is rooted?
Yes, if it is working properly.
I see….. now my phone is rooted 🙁
thanks for the answer…
Hi
I just got back from stock firmware which is 2.3.4 XXKG5 do you have a tutorial for installing this
“xwkj3 CheckROM RevolutionHD” ?
thank you!
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/11/how-to-install-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-with-clockworkmod-recovery-video/
Hi…
What custom rom you are using right now?
it seems the xwkj3 checkrom rev. hd soo laggy in my sgs2….
thanks!
CheckROM RevolutionHD v1.
Hi…
how to know if its version 1 in checkrom revHD?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312240
I can’t find the version 1 in that link
thanks
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/10/21/download-checkrom-revolutionhd-xxki4-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-cwm/
Hi Jayce,
I read in one of your post about mobile odin. Can it be used to install any custom rom? I think I am confident enough to do by via odin or cmw but if mobile odin can be used, much better to me. Thanks!
I believe it support firmware in tar and .tar.md5 format only. So if the custom ROM is in that format, then okay.
hi im still confused about installing rom i rooted my sgs 2 already and even installed the firmware and kernel already , i also removed the yellow triangle using your method.
my question is should i just use the mobile odin 1.8.5 and mount it to the pda ?
thx
I did not use Mobile Odin. No idea it can install custom ROM or not. Please consult Mobile Odin developer.
Hey jayce what about litening rom 6.1? Please add a review.
This is an old Android ROM. Try out the latest one out there.
Hello,
I’m still a newbie and i have a few questions. I have Lite’ning Rom v3.2 XXKG2 with nimphetamine-2.0.1 kernel.
I want to upgrade to the latest version of Lite’ning Rom (v1.1 i guess) :
– Is there a simple way to do that or do i have to wipe all my data and use Odin ?
– Is there a software to restore all my personnal data ? (contacts, music, photos, mail, …)
– The kernel will be updated too if i do the upgrade ?
Thanks a lot for your answers 🙂
– Not sure this ROM that you mentioned use Odin or CWM to install. Either way, better wipe all data.
– Backup with Titanium Backup first.
– Yes.
Hi bro,
I want galaxy SII M250S Gingerbread Rom to download.
Can u tell me where can I download this file.
Thanks so much
Sorry DroidRain, I also have no idea.
Does this also work on Galaxy S3???
No Rawan.
SO there isn’t anyway you can downgrade the software on Galaxy S3??
https://www.jayceooi.com/2012/06/14/how-to-restore-stock-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s3-video/
hi jayce i need some good rom for my s2 in middle east region and i would like to most probably like to have a stable version of litening rom for middle east
plz reply soon
Sorry huzefa, I am not familiar with middle east region firmware. You can try CheckROM (Europe region) if you want.
where can i download the best litening rom
are there any other roms than litening?
Get the latest build from XDA website.
https://www.jayceooi.com/2011/08/12/download-litening-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-odin/
ps i am using 4.0.3 as my android version
Hi..
Is this a gingerbread rom? or ICS?
Gingerbread.
Will this Lite`ning rom work on GT-I9100G ? The G version ?
Pls reply
Hi Pak ya, this is for I9100 only. Try to find I9500G ROM at XDA Forum.
Yaa i checked almost all the Roms that is compatible. Jelly Bam, Slimbean e.t.c but Litening is the one that i really admired. Eventhough it`s kinda old stuff.