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Hi,
I have a problem with a friend of mine's HTC Hero (GSM version), it was bought overseas, and at some point it started giving these update messages, see the image attached.
if we choose "update now" the phone reboots into "cyanogenMod V1.4 + JF recovery mode", I don't know exactly what to do from there, the "cyanogen" lead me to think that the phone is rooted but I tried to run some applications such as terminal and superuser permissions and both of them acted/reported as if the phone is not rooted.
I've searched the net for answers and found 2 solutions that are not applicable:
1. change a file named otacerts.zip to otacerts.bak - I've read that it makes the updater think that the file is corrupt and keeps downloading it indefinitely.
2. factory reset - but I'm afraid it will simlock the phone to its original vendor - preventing us from making calls and using 3G and remove our language support.
any help will be appreciated.
p.s :
I don't have the exact version number on me right now, I will post it if its critical.
We don't want to actually apply the update (unless it won't damage functionality), just to stop the notification.
You might want to provide us with your firmware version, what ROM your running and android version. Check by the settings>about phone>software info
thanks for the reply, here is the requested information:
Firmware version:1.5
Baseband version: 63.18.55.06EU_6.35.06.18
Kernel version: 2.6.27-8dd6deee
[email protected] )
Build number: 2.73.405.5 146733 CL#61267 release-keys
Software version: 1.0.0.A6288
Hm, it looks like your running a very old firmware. Android version 1.5. We have been officially updated to 2.1. That is probably what the over the air (OTA) nagging update is about. Now im not sure whether your phone is rooted or not since i dont know what "cyanogenMod V1.4 + JF recovery mode" is. However, i think if you update it thru the OTA, you will lose root access assuming that you have it already. The most commonly used recovery for flashing and updating firmware is this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124
So i guess the next step is for you to decide whether you want your phone rooted or to just accept the OTA update (the update will wipe your phone i think). Or you can go to settings>about phone>system software updates>untick scheduled check to stop the nagging. Although i recommend either rooting the phone and installing custom firmware, or taking the OTA update jus to be up to date
Oh yea i believe this is only part 1 of the update, which isnt the 2.1 firmware yet. This is a preparation step. However, the second part should come to you shortly after you accept this one. So i dont think this first part will wipe your phone, but im not positive
Second, we need someone else with more knowledge to tell you if your phone is rooted
Hello, I'm new, and I need help unlocking my samsung viberant sgs from t-mobile. Its is rooted and running android froyo 2.2. I have done everything to unlock it but to no avail. What is the newest way to unlock the phone?
I tried hexing the nv_data.bin (01 to 00) and that didn't work. I also tired to find the unlock code in bml3.bak file but the code did not work...
Anyone want to shine the light so I can find the way to an unlocked phone?
did you download the free unlock tool app from the market?
Yes, I did but the unlock code could not be found. I tried everything to no avail...
Let me give you my phone specs.
Samsung viberant from T-Mobile
Model number: SGH-T959
Firmware version: 2.2
Baseband version: T959UVKB5
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build version: FROYO.UVKB5.SGSII.V2
You use google search the word : galaxysunlock +android market
You are download this program for unlock to your sim
I would suggest your downgrade OS 2.2 to OS 2.1 because it is easy unlock sim.
How would I downgrade to 2.1?
WaAgG said:
How would I downgrade to 2.1?
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Search for stock Odin files
I agree that you should try from 2.1
WaAgG said:
Yes, I did but the unlock code could not be found. I tried everything to no avail...
Let me give you my phone specs.
Samsung viberant from T-Mobile
Model number: SGH-T959
Firmware version: 2.2
Baseband version: T959UVKB5
Kernel version: 2.6.32.9
Build version: FROYO.UVKB5.SGSII.V2
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Ok .. "could not find code "... now from the unlock app hit menu, unlock, then select generic sgs, then unlock ... restart and enjoy ...
WaAgG said:
How would I downgrade to 2.1?
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I found this youtube video helpful on how to odin back to 2.1. Comes with links to the files as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIBeLG4frjM
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Phone: Samsung Vibrant
ROM: ZenDroid 1.3.5
Kernel: Bali 1.8.6UV
Modem: KA5
OK. I flashed it to default but I still cannot unlock it. I've read on other forums that the t959 can not be unlocked. Oh, well, I guess the journey end here.
What's las situation? I have same thing
I did something very simple: Look in Android Market for "vibrant unlock" applications. I used Galaxy_S Unlock by Helroz. It worked like a charm. I have been using my scratchy old Vibrant here in Switzerland for the last six months with no problems.
it didnt work for me because I use froyo 2.2 what's yours?
It works on 2.2. I used it on mine and it unlocked it fine. Run it, wait for the black screen to come back (don't pull battery or reboot- just let it run), it'll reboot on its own.
Once that is done pull up your dialer and hit *#7465625#
If the top says Network Lock [off] then you are unlocked.
What they don't tell you is that you might have to put your new sim card providers APN in and set them for it to work. That is easy.
Just google them and go into Settings>wireless>mobile networks>apn and hit the menu button. Add APN, insert settings and don't forget to hit save. Then back out and tick the one you just entered, put sim card in and reboot.
Bottom of line is no rooting on my phone , coluldnt success it yet.. What have you used for rooting?
See my signature.
Click the link download Option A flash it, reboot and you are Rooted. Follow the instructions. It is real easy.
Thread link and my words, not at all ... damn it!!! am I stupid?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/605-guid...thing/page__st__50__gopid__422599#entry422599
I want to root and then unlock my vibrant phone , I have tried what are above instructions but no works! I have been dealing with it for 3 hours ..
What can I next?
Samsung vibrant t959 , 2.1-update1 T959UVJFD KERNEL 2.6.29 BUİLD ECLAİR
You see that I did something that verisons was changed but why it didnt work at all , I hit busybox it says "no root"
thank you and excuse me for angry
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Ok do this. Download Option A and put it on you internal SD so that it is the only thing on your internal SD labeled Update.zip. Then boot into recovery and hit reinstall packages. Might have to do it twice. Once done reboot. Should be rooted then. Pull up app drawer and check for Superuser app.
Are you on 2.1 or 2.2 now? It you want a good 2.2 try Fishman's Bionix. Put it on your sdcard but this time you'll want to download Option B, install packages twice and the flash Rom. It will already be rooted and then you can download app and unlock.
same thing no root acsess
Ok, so this is my 3rd time rooting my Samsung Galaxy S2, my first ROM was a lighting one, If I can recall, that was rooted roughly 2 years ago, last year, I decided to go back to the STOCK rom and now, I want to install the JellyBam rom BUT apparently, I need CWM which I don't have and if I can recall, when I rooted my phone the first time, I don't think CWM existed back then unless it's that VOLUME-DOWN+POWER button thingy.
Anyway, I have an idea but just don't know how to get CWM, I know there are guides but they're outdated thus unreliable because there are updated ROMS and KERNELS. Now, on Jellybam's official site, it says I need CWM, I've downloaded an APP on the android "Rom Manager" but it says my phone needs to be rooted, I got ODIN but I just don't know what the heck do I use to root my phone with, I also downloaded the CM10.1 kernel because apparently, it has a better life efficiency. I've done far to many search and now, the information I came across is everywhere and I can't seem to piece it together.
P.S > I was reading this guide aswell http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290 but just don't get this "CWM-Kernel" and how to get it. Do I need to flash my phone again? How do I check?
PHONE INFORMATION
Model Number : GT-I9100
Android Version : 4.0.4
Baseband Version : I9100XXLQ6
Kernel Version :
3.0.15-1056084
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 22 22:55:24 KST
2012
Build number : IMM76D.XWLPW
P.S.S > This CM10.1 kernel I downloaded comes with CWM but the question is, how the heck do I install it? There's 2 folders and a Boot image, the folders are "META-INF' and "system", I suppose these files goes on your phone/sd card and from CWM, you install it from there but how can I install it if I don't have CWM?
http://www.teamandroid.com/2012/10/17/how-to-root-xwlpw-android-404-ics-galaxy-s2-i9100/
Just follow this guide to root ur phone again
Given the many threads (and different methods) for rooting a phone available here, why on earth would you link to a method on another site ?
I trust you're going to be around to hold the OP's hand when the inevitable questions come up if he/she has problems ?
Hello everyone,
I heard that if I root the device, I can remove all the junks added by AT&T and Google: can I just have the bare-bone Android OS on the device in that case?
If so, would you mind indicating me what the best rooting procedure is and where I can look-up the steps?
Thanks you!
You could just disable the at&t and Samsung stuff in the application manager settings. You can also root your phone and flash an aosp based ROM. Although some phones don't like aosp very much
Sent from my SGH-I717D using xda app-developers app
Thanks triavq but this is tedious.
triavq said:
You could just disable the at&t and Samsung stuff in the application manager settings. You can also root your phone and flash an aosp based ROM. Although some phones don't like aosp very much
Sent from my SGH-I717D using xda app-developers app
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I'm not familiar with the Android Open Source Project so I'd really like to have the opinion of someone who did root the device and who's happy with the result.
You don't have to root the phone to flash a debloared rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
Thanks but I'm still waiting for the URL of a page that would clearly explain how to do that for a newbie like me (just rooted a Nook a long while ago...).
Yves.Dolce said:
Hello everyone,
I heard that if I root the device, I can remove all the junks added by AT&T and Google: can I just have the bare-bone Android OS on the device in that case?
If so, would you mind indicating me what the best rooting procedure is and where I can look-up the steps?
Thanks you!
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I am a fan of the pure stock AT&T rom frankly because everything works! Sure I'm missing some frills that version 4.2.2 has but oh well. I updated my phone with kies to ver 4.1.2, installed twrp recovery, rooted, and removed a lot of bloat. I'm pretty happy with my device now. I'll list below the steps I did.
To update to latest firmware (from any rom even rooted)
1. Open http://www.samsung.com/us/kies/
2. Click Download for windows
3. Install Kies
4. Open Kies
5. Write down serial number of phone device (it's under battery)
6. Plug in phone to PC and power up phone while HOLDING volume down
7. Once you see the download screen on phone press volume up
8. On PC in Kies click "tools - Firmware Upgrade and Initialization"
9. Type in SGH-I717 (all caps)
10. Type in serial number
11. Follow directions
12. Once phone reboots you will have the latest OFFICIAL AT&T firmware (JB 4.1.2 as of 6-1-2013)
13. Perform a factory data reset before proceeding (it helps it run smoother)
14. Type in google info and enjoy!
To root the stock 4.1.2 rom
1. Use Odin 1.85 in Admin Mode for Windows users.
2. Install TWRP 2.5 via PDA settings.
3. Reboot phone into Recovery.
4. Install SuperSU via the Zip.
5. Reboot phone and viola. SuperSU is there and works.
Download TWRP recovery the Odin Method here:
http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/96
Download SuperSU located here:
http://download.chainfire.eu/204
Your now on the latest software for the i717 and rooted.
To remove bloat my favorite app is Titanium backup pro. I always "feeze" an app, then use the phone for a day or 2 to see if anything doesn't work properly. If it does unfreeze it to fix. Stay away from freezing system settings. There are very few you can get away with freezing. Some of the apps I froze you may or may not want to depending on how you use your phone. Like for example I don't use allshare or quickpic but you might. I'll try to list what I removed thru titanium backup. But I might of uninstalled some and cant remember. I'll add to the list as I remember, freeze more, or if someone add's in future posts.
Froze or uninstalled apps:
Allshare play
Allshare service
Att drive mode
Att familymap
Att hot spots
Att locker
Att ready 2 go
Att smart wifi
Att navigator
Aurora
Blue sea
ChatOn
City ID
Device Help
Favorite apps 1.0
Featured Apps 2.0.47.256
Google search 1.0 (I left google search 2.5.8.... alone but freeze it from time)
Kies Air
Kies via wifi
Media hub
Ocean weather
S Suggest
Samsung account 1.4
Samsung backup provider
Samsung Browser sync
Samsung Calendar sync
Samsung Cloud data
Samsung Contact SyncAdapter
Samsung Push Service
Samsung Snote SyncAdapter
Samsunc Syncadapters 2.5.3
ScloudStarter
Try panning
Weather widget
weather widget main
windy weather
**BACKUP FIRST! **
*** Always freeze and test for a while before uninstalling.***
Thanks a lot for the detailed answer!
Exactly what I was looking for.
Looks like I'll have some fun during the week-end...
rangercaptain said:
You don't have to root the phone to flash a debloared rom.
Don't quote, reply. If you quote, edit.
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Unless you want to flash a AOSP rom if you want to you have to root, unlock, and add a recovery and then flash the ROM.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
Yves.Dolce said:
One question: as I'm already on 4.1.2 (see information below), can I just skip the step about installing it via what you described?
Baseband version: I717UCMD3
Kernel Version: 3.0.31-1117019, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT Sat Apr 6 07:12:29 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I717UCMD3
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Yes just skip to the root part with odin.
The other thing you could do is do a factory reset. I had a terrible experience with JB at first and had to factory reset twice. Now my phone is snappy (really snappy) and I have the stock ROM and I am rooted. There are multiple reports that flashing the update does not get rid of all the bits and pieces from prior ROMs, which may have the effect of slowing down performance. This I got directly from Samsung (although I paraphrased it here).
I suggest just reading the super everything thread about 10 times if you are new to rooting/flashing. It is in the general forum. I was a complete n00b about 2 months ago, now I flash roms because I'm bored while driving in my car My personal opinion is to install twrp/flash supersu, then make a backup. Once you have that backup, go crazy and flash away. Just make sure you factory reset before flashing new roms. Don't do advanced, and if you do, don't wipe emmc or sdcard. emmc hosts that nice backup you just made. Even with the bugs in most of the roms, they are 100x better than stock, and much faster. Even after taking all the AT&T and Samsung garbage out, it is still slower than a custom rom. I just tried stock again 2 days ago, wanted to give 4.1.2 a twirl, and it was much slower than the revolt or carbon I normally run. Have fun and good luck!
jonahly said:
Unless you want to flash a AOSP rom if you want to you have to root, unlock, and add a recovery and then flash the ROM.
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You don't have to unlock a phone to flash a rom. You unlock only if you need to use a different carrier's sim card.
You don't have to root a phone to flash a rom. You only root if you need to access the main file system ( access the root directory ).
You don't have to flash a recovery to flash a rom. You can flash a rom using Samsung software Odin3, or Samsung Kies, or a linux version Heimdall. You flash a custom recovery to make backups and have a convenient method to flash roms and do maintenence.
But to uninstall the ATT/Samsung apps, rooting is the path. Right?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Yes then install Titanium Backup app. Freeze the apps you want to get rid of to be sure they aren't essential, then afer a fewbdays delete them.
But you can just flash the stock debloated JB rom.
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I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
Jersey333 said:
I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
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If you used Kies or Odin to unbrick your S4 you're going to have to re - root it again after. You should look into Saferoot, its really easy to use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
Jersey333 said:
I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
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how are you trying to root?? Are you using saferoot method?
Saferoot
I'm still pretty new to this. I was a physical tech for a year and a triage tech for longer. I've worked for every phone carrier and I am on my way to being a Field Sales Manager for Samsung at the end of the month.
I know saferoot was one of the rars on my tesktop. I also tried some kernals from forums for my specific model. When I am home, I will try saferoot again, just for argument sake, but I am pretty sure I've tried it.
If this is the one that connects while the phone is on, then roots via cmd prompt, that fails as well. EVERYTIME! It's nerving.
Jersey333 said:
I'm still pretty new to this. I was a physical tech for a year and a triage tech for longer. I've worked for every phone carrier and I am on my way to being a Field Sales Manager for Samsung at the end of the month.
I know saferoot was one of the rars on my tesktop. I also tried some kernals from forums for my specific model. When I am home, I will try saferoot again, just for argument sake, but I am pretty sure I've tried it.
If this is the one that connects while the phone is on, then roots via cmd prompt, that fails as well. EVERYTIME! It's nerving.
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OK . if you're on MK2 using Saferoot will definitely work. If you run into any issues just go to that thread and you'll get some help for sure.
Also you tried different kernels? As of right now your phone is only able to run the stock kernel. Maybe you were referring to the root method for MDK build?!
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
saferoot
SAFEROOT!
Seems like it is the way to go, but when I ran it, it said, "error: more than one device and emulator," 17 times before saying, "done," and not doing anything.
Any idea why?
I will be doing my own research in the mean time, but I think I looked before to find something on this and was unsuccessful.
DONE!
I've done it from my mothers computer and everything worked fine. Thank you so much!
Jersey333 said:
I've done it from my mothers computer and everything worked fine. Thank you so much!
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Glad it worked for you!
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
Jersey333 said:
SAFEROOT!
Seems like it is the way to go, but when I ran it, it said, "error: more than one device and emulator," 17 times before saying, "done," and not doing anything.
Any idea why?
I will be doing my own research in the mean time, but I think I looked before to find something on this and was unsuccessful.
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"More than one device and emulator" means that your PC thinks you have more than one phone (or other Android device) plugged in at the same time. You've fixed this, but for the record, you should unplug everything, use "adb kill-server" to kill the running ADB server, then it should work as long as you only connect one device at a time.
Jersey333 said:
I did a lot of research before coming here. So I rooted my phone a few days ago. Everything went well, but my RADIO was basically non existant. WiFi, cellular data, and GPS didn't work. I then bricked my phone, which caused me to have to use KIES to unbrick. My problem now is when I try to root again, ODIN fails EVERYTIME. I've tried at least 3 different ones. Root checker says I am not rooted, but all I did after root was use KIES to unbrick. Someone please help!
Hope this helps
Model: SCH-I545
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: I545VRUEMK2
Kernel Version: 3.4.0
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 20 12:44:43 KST 2013
Build Number: JSS15J.I545VRUEMK2
SE for Android Status: Enforcing
SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0012
Secure Boot Status: Type: Samsung
Hardware Version: I545.06
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Download saferoot. It is a simple batch file and works every time for me