Hello xda. I'm about to root my SGS2 with this thread. If there is a better method, please let me know.
What I would like to know is how can I backup the original ROM my phone came with? In case I don't like a ROM I try in the future, I would like to restore it with Odin. Are the files available here or can I do it myself?
Android version : 2.3.3
Baseband version : I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version : [email protected] #2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Thanks for helping!
unforgixen said:
Hello xda. I'm about to root my SGS2 with this thread. If there is a better method, please let me know.
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Yes, that thread is the best choice of root IMO.
Just pick the proper kernel matching to your firmware and you're pretty much set.
unforgixen said:
What I would like to know is how can I backup the original ROM my phone came with? In case I don't like a ROM I try in the future, I would like to restore it with Odin. Are the files available here or can I do it myself?
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For one, if you root using CF-Root you also get the CWM recovery.
Boot into recovery mode (vol-up + home + power) and you get options to backup and restore you current FW/ROM and data.
With this you can always directely revert back to the backedup state.
Then again, there is also Intratech's amazing thread of stock FWs / ROMs.
It's likely you find your original stock ROM in there, that you can flash with Odin to a clean install.
And which zip file should I take?
We really need a root guide / flashing guide for newbies.
I switched from the milestone and rooting / flashing seems a bit confusing with the custom kernels and all that.
My milestone had a locked bootloader so i never was introduced to flashing kernels ><
unforgixen said:
And which zip file should I take?
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Go to Settings -> About Phone, scroll all the way down and look for "Kernel Version".
You'll find something XXKE7 or XXKG2 or similar there.
THAT is build of the CF-Root kernel you need.
1xinfusion said:
We really need a root guide / flashing guide for newbies.
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Hmm.... there's usually have pretty detailed instructions in the threads and there's also howtos/guides/faqs floating around....
What exately is it you feel is missing from those, i.e. what should be (in more detail) covered in such a howto thread?
the stock rom (ugkg2) for bell/virgin in canada is no where to b found now, i dont think u can un-root once u root
If your'e totally feeling unsure about how to root even after you read about the threads. You can watch rooting videos. I believe there is one in Italian (dunnno how that helps, but hey ) in the thread named:
[ROM + Guide]Official i9100 KE7/KE8/KF1/KF3/KF4/KF3/KG1/KG2 download and Root Guide.
It's under the Original Android Development forums.
I would skip step 10 though if you want to keep CWM. Also, search youtube for root videos. I recommend watching Mobiletechvideos, Samjpelle, or thecooloser. They're pretty fun to watch and they provide lots of tutorials. Hope this helps/
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Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
try to use Chainfire kernel XWLP7 and install it using Odin v1.85 directly.
CMIIW
Thanks for response. but i dont even know where to get that or the steps to root. i need a really simple guide to this.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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Hi first read this thread fully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i request you please please read the thread fully till last and after that go to following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
choose appropriate kernel and also read this completely
now you have enough knowledge to root your phone
and most important thing don't forget to press thanks button
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takeitkool said:
Hi first read this thread fully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i request you please please read the thread fully till last and after that go to following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
choose appropriate kernel and also read this completely
now you have enough knowledge to root your phone
and most important thing don't forget to press thanks button
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also before starting any thread, try to search, everything u need may be here all ready, nothing is so easy dear till you know and once you know anythings, its so easy remember
i have rooted and put on Customs roms for some time now on many phones and find this way is easiest (but maybe not for technophobes)
1 - Download and unzip Doomlords root tool (attached), plug in your samsung to your PC and run the tool. This will root it in a minute or two.
2 - Once rooted, download your favourite ROM ( I recommend Omega 13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197) and place this in your phone (I always dump everything in the Download folder)
3 - reboot to recovery (push and hold volume down, home button and power for a few seconds)
4 - make a nandroid backup from recovery
5 - do a complete wipe of everything (options are in recovery mode)
6 - go to "install from zip" and locate your download folder, and select the ROM you have downloaded.Install and you are done!
This is all off the top of my head so apologies if this isnt exactly spot on, but do your research on here and make sure you backup before you install/wipe ANYTHING.
nickmax1 said:
i have rooted and put on Customs roms for some time now on many phones and find this way is easiest (but maybe not for technophobes)
1 - Download and unzip Doomlords root tool (attached), plug in your samsung to your PC and run the tool. This will root it in a minute or two.
2 - Once rooted, download your favourite ROM ( I recommend Omega 13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197) and place this in your phone (I always dump everything in the Download folder)
3 - reboot to recovery (push and hold volume down, home button and power for a few seconds)
4 - make a nandroid backup from recovery
5 - do a complete wipe of everything (options are in recovery mode)
6 - go to "install from zip" and locate your download folder, and select the ROM you have downloaded.Install and you are done!
This is all off the top of my head so apologies if this isnt exactly spot on, but do your research on here and make sure you backup before you install/wipe ANYTHING.
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Does this work like superoneclick did? That was so easy to use but dont think you can root anything past 2.3.4 with that. If this works on ICS ill pass this on to my mate who wants to root.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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What makes you think this QUESTION belongs in the development forum and not the Q&A?
A good place to start might be google? If you look there, you'll find hundreds of tutorials on youtube, hundreds of blog entries about the topic, and hundreds of forums where the process is explained.
Or try here.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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You will need more than just root permissions in order to rid yourself of Touchwiz.
TW is a framework of applications that Samsung roms are built on. As long as you are running a Samsung ROM you will always have Touchwiz (whether or not it looks like Touchwiz).
If you want stock ICS (no TW) you will need to flash a ROM built from AOSP source code. You do not need root to do this, you need a custom recovery. Any custom rom you flash will have root.
Any rom you see on these forums that has a Sammy five character version code in the title (like, XWLP9) is a Touchwiz rom, whether or not it is themed to look like stock ICS.
Look through these forums and find an AOSP derived rom you want to use (eg Slim ICS, CM9, D4, Hydrogenics etc). Install it via recovery. Don't bother with root on your current rom.
All the information on how to do what you want to do exists on this forum already. If you are having trouble comprehending it then you are not in a position to mod your phone yet. Keep reading until you understand what you are doing. Writing a new thread is going to draw crabs.
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
NomenNescio11 said:
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
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I am not sure about CF-Root, but I recommend siyah kernels because its safer. It should also work with your firmware version. If you are on 4.0.4, best not to have CF-Root and wipe data through CWM since you might brick your phone. CWM also comes with siyah
Sent from my potato.
I have 4.0.3.
Thank you for your answer!
however...
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
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Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from www.gohkanmoral.com ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
Sun90 said:
Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from wwwgohkanmoralcom ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
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Thank you a million!! I would have surely downloaded v5.0. Well, I guess it is time to give it a try. I'll report when it is done. Hope this works!
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
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If you have problems while installing custom ROMs you can always ask in this thread and not creating a new one. Good luck
Sent from my potato.
the saga continues...custom roms...
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
Your original ROM doesn't matter. Just make sure your kernel supports the custom ROM then it will work.
Sent from my potato running a potato.
NomenNescio11 said:
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
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the best way to say what is your best option is to try ROM by ROM
seriously, read the descriptions and choose the one that fits your needs, but before flashing new roms always do a nandroid backup, so you can restore your previous rom in case of troubles or if you just not like the new one
hi guys,
i have a samsung galaxy s2 (GT-i9100 - NFC), which i got from orange end of 2011. I the in jan 2012 got help from this forum to root my phone and change the rom from the original to:-
Rom & Build No: VillianROM 3.0
And' ver: 2.3.5
Baseband: i9100XXki1
Kernel: 2.6.35.11-ninphetamine-2.0.5+ninpo @ titan #20
Although the phone works okay, i'm beginning to notice a lot of slowdowns and regular reboots, so i want to go back to whatever latest google android OS the S2 can handle (rooted). I've forgotten what to do and would be most grateful if someone could please help me with the following:-
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
Check
www.galaxys2root.com
I think it ll help you and save you time
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
wowandroid said:
Thanks oxi - there are quite a few roms on there and i simply want the latest official one which i can root. From your experience which is currently the most popular rom?
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For official stock rom, check
www.sammobile.com
And search latest stock rom for your region.
If you like custom rom, then there are so many roms on xda. I like omega and alliance roms. Choice varies from person to person
Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2
wowandroid said:
1. Whats the best software/method to backup everything?
2. What is the latest rom (original, but should not have a provider's bloatware) i can use on the S2?
3. Once backed up, how do i change from VillianRom to the latest/best OS currently available?
4. How can i root the original rom?
Thanks once again
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1. Depends. You can do a backup in CWM to image your device or you can use Titanium Backup Pro to just backup your apps/appdata and restore to new rom.
2. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/ < Check your device/model here.
3. Well just so you're clear, There is no "best" its subjective. Also "latest" depends on what type of rom you want to flash like Sammy/AOSP/AOKP/CM/MIUI etc. To flash latest samsung do it via ODIN, to flash any other do it via CWM. All info you need is already on forum.
4. By flashing custom kernel via ODIN.
All your questions have already been answered countless times.
Thanks very much guys. I simply want a fast lean rom as some seem to be slow running.
Doesn't get better than this.
sendign the phone for warranty?
you will need to flash back the original rom and unroot your phone.
if they found your phone is rooted the warranty void, experience it before so be aware of this.
Let me thank you guys for advicing me. I am most grateful. I read your posts a bit late and in the meantime, I think i have bricked my phone as i've flashed Samsung's original FW (I9100PBVLP8_I9100PORALP8_ORA) from sammobile.com. I used Odin v3 and successfully flashed the phone, but it's simply stuck on the boot logo. I have even done the following:-
I've managed to wipe the cache partition, but the recovery menu has No advanced options. It says:-
ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY <3a>
reboot system now
apply update from ext' storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
test redband fota[FS]
But i still cannot get it to boot. I have also tried to use an old nandroid.md5 backup i made, but odin reports the file as invalid.
I'm desperate guys, please could someone help me.
Download Mode and re flash.
Are you sure you are flashing the right ROM right? Check under the battery to see the Device Model.
If it's i9100, then make sure you are downloading a i9100 ROM.
Thanks very much for your advice gastonw - i have managed to fix the problem now by going into system recovery and doing a factory reset, so thank you.
Although everything seems to be working fine, i would have preferred a more newer 4.2 jelly bean rather than 4.0.3. Oh well beggars can't be choosers and all that, lol! I guess i'll have to re-root it again.
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Hi You could try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719 its quite safe so ether should work or wont, if don't no harm done as it doesn't need a insecure kernel.
I'm quite new myself @ this so plz use caution when trying it out.
Peace
wowandroid said:
gastonw mate ur a star! I've installed the latest JB rom u posted earlier and i'm very happy with it.
Now before i damage it beyond repair, how do i root it safely?
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Good to know man, enjoy it
About root, I've seen a couple of methods laying around the threads, I'm sure they're safe.
I still think that ExynosAbuse app is the fastest way to Root now (one-click).
Here's a vid. I never tried it tho.
Thanks very much for the links AnubuRe and Gastonw.
Gastonw mate, i have been playing with the rom you posted a link to. Don't get me wrong, it's great and very fast, but the downside is that it doesn't have a huge number of options to tweak etc. Now someone mentioned a rom called Neatrom, but i'm wondering what you can recommend? I don't want a bloated rom...i want a fast rom, but with some options to allow me more greater control over the phone.
Also, i know this is a bit off-topic, but can you recommend me a widget app, where i can quickly dial phone numbers i.e. by touching a person's photo?
since im new to android i would like to know some information from u guys
From what i have read since now i haven't understood the difference between cf-root and cf-auto-root. Is it possible someone to clarify some basic questions to me?
1) When do we use cf-root and when cf-auto-root?
2) Do they need custom recovery files installed ?
3) Which one is recommended under what circumstances ?
4) I have read something about flash counters. Which one of the two methods messes up with them ?
5) I ve read something about locked boot loaders. Which one is not compatible with them and how can i determine if i have one on a stock non-rooted phone ?
BTW i own a galaxy s3 (GT-i9300 & Android version of 4.1.2)
I know its a lot of questions im throwing here but i would appreciate any help that i could get.
Thank you.
subfire91 said:
since im new to android i would like to know some information from u guys
From what i have read since now i haven't understood the difference between cf-root and cf-auto-root. Is it possible someone to clarify some basic questions to me?
1) When do we use cf-root and when cf-auto-root?
=> If I remember well, the difference is the included/excluded custom recovery, hence if you want a customer recovery use cf-root, if you want to keep your stock one, use cf-auto-root
2) Do they need custom recovery files installed ?
=> see 1)
3) Which one is recommended under what circumstances ?
=> see 1) depends on what you like
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see my asnwers to 1 - 3) above in the quote, for 4 & 5 I am not 100% sure, hence I do not want to give you advice there but the forum got a lot of people that know that stuff for sure
4) both
5) in general, you do not have locked bootloaders in I9300.
additionally, I'd not recommend you to flash anything which does not contain SDS fix. Effectively, as Chainfire abandoned some parts of the project, and as recovery includes kernel - I'd not flash CFrecovery now, but I'd look for something newer.
subfire91 said:
since im new to android i would like to know some information from u guys
From what i have read since now i haven't understood the difference between cf-root and cf-auto-root. Is it possible someone to clarify some basic questions to me?
1) When do we use cf-root and when cf-auto-root?
Same tool different applications and cfroot includes CWM recovery .
2) Do they need custom recovery files installed ?
See above
3) Which one is recommended under what circumstances ?
As posted re SD brick .
4) I have read something about flash counters. Which one of the two methods messes up with them ?
5) I ve read something about locked boot loaders. Which one is not compatible with them and how can i determine if i have one on a stock non-rooted phone ?
Not on SGS3
BASICS FAQS and GUIDES
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
As your questions are asked multiple times i suggest you read the basics first .
jje
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ok guys thanks for the helpful information.
If i use the cf-auto-root method which does not install a custom recovery file because i want to install the one i want, should i install first the recovery and then the root or the other way round?
subfire91 said:
ok guys thanks for the helpful information.
If i use the cf-auto-root method which does not install a custom recovery file because i want to install the one i want, should i install first the recovery and then the root or the other way round?
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1. root first wirh CF autoroot (using PC Odin)
rooting is the door way..... it's like opening a can of worms...
Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Hello guys, since I'm not really a rooting expert (previously I rooted a motorola device), I would like to ask for some advices regarding rooting our S3 because I have only one phone and I can't afford to brick it.
1. So basically I'm referring to the guide here. However, that rooting guide is for Samsung Galaxy S3 on I9300XXUGNA7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is different from my build number (I've checked software update on my device over OTA and Kies3 but it says I have the latest firmware), will it works for my phone? Also in the guide it says to use odin3 v3.09, however in CF_auto_root page here it says to use odin3 v1.85, so which one is working for my device or which one is better?
2. Next I would like to ask is it necessary to install CWM recovery to replace the stock one? After searching around, I found that there are some people who installed CWM recovery even before rooting, is that even possible? So basically to install CMW recovery I think I will follow the steps here, is this working for my device?
3. Okay I know this is the dumbest question... but is there anything else I need to do after the above 2 steps (flashing kernel, modem etc.)?
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
tallman43 said:
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
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Oops I see... thanks for telling!
nikctsh said:
Oops I see... thanks for telling!
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Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
nikctsh said:
Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
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Flashing your phone in any way doesn't guarantee not bricking it, see this thread
Scroll down to the quoted section headed Quick Root from there
Download Odin
Download CF-AutoRoot for your phone
Read the link on rooting
It is really straight forward just read up on it but don't read too much into it a frighten yourself
tallman43 said:
Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
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Great that thread helps a lot! I cleared most of my doubts now, but one more question please, after rooting, I wished to install ported apps like S5 launcher and accuweather, and in order to install these I need to flash from recovery. Is it possible to flash this using stock recovery? Or I need to install custom recovery like CMW?
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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boomboomer said:
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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Thanks for your information. I did search around and try to understand the things myself, but still there are some doubts remain, that's why I opened this thread hoping that someone can clear the doubts for me. This is my only phone and I really can't afford another (I'm from a low-income family), I just want to make sure everything is alright so that I don't mess up my device. Thanks for your understanding
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Don't use rom manager, it can soft brick your phone.
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Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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fatcarrotcake said:
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Wow, that's great. By saying unlock, do you mean unlock the bootloader? Wait, is the bootloader locked in our S3?
AlexVat said:
Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Will check out PhilZTouch recovery :fingers-crossed:
Currently struggling with deodexing/odexing the stock rom, after reading around I can differentiate between the odex and deodex rom, still digging on how to deodex a rom though (since I want to install some S5 mods). After searching around, it seems like titanium backup can do the deodexing/odexing just nice Gonna do some more preparation, hopefully I can have my device rooted by this week
You could flash PhilZ Recovery and make a nand backup of your rom. This way you'd have an emergency copy if something goes wrong or if you break something in the system. Just my thought
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