Getting started with New Mobile? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I'm about to get my SGS-II and I don't know where to get started.
I've tried to search threads but there's no sticky which states about rooting or Bootloader unlocking. Just few questions.
1> Is there a thread for BL unlocking?
2> Do we have any failsafe or BL or are the phones brickable?
3> Where do I find how to root?
4> There are SO MANY Roms, I'm confused which of them to choose. Everything appears to be the same. (are they from the same Samsung Roms? Tweakked etc?)
5> How do Install CWM recovery?
Any video tutorial links or anything, that's needed are appreciated.
PS: I read FAQ & stickes. Just letting you guys, I did my homework
- R

Neo said:
Hello,
I'm about to get my SGS-II and I don't know where to get started.
I've tried to search threads but there's no sticky which states about rooting or Bootloader unlocking. Just few questions.
1> Is there a thread for BL unlocking?
2> Do we have any failsafe or BL or are the phones brickable?
3> Where do I find how to root?
4> There are SO MANY Roms, I'm confused which of them to choose. Everything appears to be the same. (are they from the same Samsung Roms? Tweakked etc?)
5> How do Install CWM recovery?
Any video tutorial links or anything, that's needed are appreciated.
PS: I read FAQ & stickes. Just letting you guys, I did my homework
- R
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1. No need BL are not locked
2. These phones are not as sensitive to bricking. Just make sure to follow the directions carefully.
3. The easiest method is cf-root. More info here
4.All custom roms are derived from samsung roms and have unique theming and tweaking options. It's really gonna be up to you to see which one suits you best.
5. CWM recovery will be installed automatically once you flash the cf-root kernel

Thanks for your reply.
1) I'd like to know if we have OC/UV kernels ? Sorry, I'm coming from xperia x10 and I've got no clue where to get started
2) Do we have GPU Overclocking?
3) What is vodoo mod? (Sorry never had it for x10)
Thanks for everything. I just wanted to be organized in my questions for better understanding!
Regards,
- R

Neo said:
Thanks for your reply.
1) I'd like to know if we have OC/UV kernels ? Sorry, I'm coming from xperia x10 and I've got no clue where to get started
Yes in the development section
3) What is vodoo mod? (Sorry never had it for x10)
None for SGS2 its SGS1
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
backup efs
http://www.appbrain.com/app/nitralit...sanity.toolbox
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Custom Rom Counter .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1068522
better battery stats .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
jje
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Root a T-Mobile branded Galaxy SII

Root a T-Mobile branded Galaxy SII
Hi guys i've got a question:
Is it possible to root this device? (see screenshot)
And ifso wich guide and files to use?
Member since 2009, 102 posts, yet skipped the stickies and FAQ?
Yes, it's possible, and you've got several choices. Good luck finding them.
I've searched already but did'nt found exactly what to do and i dont want to risk taking the wrong path.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
djg269 said:
I've searched already but did'nt found exactly what to do and i dont want to risk taking the wrong path.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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Seriously, you didn't even need to search. Q&A section. Fifth sticky. (SERIOUSLY. Like 3 inches below the "NEW THREAD" button you used to start this thread)
Roots any i9100 that has 2.3.5 or earlier.
Thnx for the helpful reply's
I think you meant this topic?
[FAQ] [ROOT] Questions about rooting SGS2 via zergRush Exploit
Well i've read it already and been reading a lot about it but i did not asked it if i knew what to use!
Maybe to you it's easy but i can't seem to find the answer that gives me the certain things to do/use.
Hopefully someone will give me the helpful/right answer (as i did in some posts) because when you take the time to reply it might as well be usefull.
djg269 said:
Thnx for the helpful reply's
I think you meant this topic?
[FAQ] [ROOT] Questions about rooting SGS2 via zergRush Exploit
Well i've read it already and been reading a lot about it but i did not asked it if i knew what to use!
Maybe to you it's easy but i can't seem to find the answer that gives me the certain things to do/use.
Hopefully someone will give me the helpful/right answer (as i did in some posts) because when you take the time to reply it might as well be usefull.
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Read post #4 of that thread. It has a WORKING link to the "[04/Jan][ROOTING/UNROOTING] DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
" thread. (I say working because post #1 has NONworking link to the same page. Thread author didn't link it properly)
If you can't understand this and think it's not helpful, I would suggest you not root your phone. No offense.
Thnx i've got it.
I'm not a noob but there is so much info and it's sometimes difficult to read the correct things because of the language.
You say tmobile sgs2. Tread carefully on what is compatible.
blunted09 said:
You say tmobile sgs2. Tread carefully on what is compatible.
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I think he's fine. He's in the Netherlands, according to his profile, so T-Mobile Europe, not T-Mobile USA... so he SHOULD have an I9100(and does, going by the screen shot of his "About Phone" screen in post #1), not an SGH-T989.
Im fine indeed
Now trying to find out what the Possibility's are now it's rooted.
FE: now it's possible to flash a custom rom?
What are the essential things i have to do now that it's rooted?
djg269 said:
Im fine indeed
Now trying to find out what the Possibility's are now it's rooted.
FE: now it's possible to flash a custom rom?
What are the essential things i have to do now that it's rooted?
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You could have flashed a custom ROM withOUT rooting. Indeed, there are several custom ROMs that come already rooted.
EDIT: Sorry, ignore the above sentence. I'm mistaken. You need root. My bad.
Sorry, but in my opinion, you went backwards on this. You rooted for the sake of rooting, then wondered "what can I do now that I have root?", instead of rooting because you needed to do something that required root. But I digress, and I'll get off my soapbox now.
That said, several apps that require root that I like are DroidWall (control what apps can access the internet via 3g and/or wifi), SixAxis Controller (use a ps3 controller on your phone - great for emulators), AdAway (ad blocker), Chainfire 3D (for Tegra only compatible games), Root Explorer (essential for tweaking files in system folders), Startup manager (control what apps are allowed to start when the phone boots), Titanium Backup (backup/restore applications and their data, freeze apps), and SetCPU (undervolt/overclock/change governors/etc).
First of all i rooted for the apps that need rooting like titanium and some other apps.
Second, indeed for flashing because i always thought it was essential. (saw your edit)
Third, i read some things about security issues (dataleaks fe.)and thought i had to root to solve them.
Maybe i'm totally wrong but as i said before there is so much info that its hard to pick the right things out of the topics.
Thanx for your help. Learning more everyday
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
Already got Absolute System working wich has an adblocker and an a2sd function build in.
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djg269 said:
First of all i rooted for the apps that need rooting like titanium and some other apps.
Second, indeed for flashing because i always thought it was essential. (saw your edit)
Third, i read some things about security issues (dataleaks fe.)and thought i had to root to solve them.
Maybe i'm totally wrong but as i said before there is so much info that its hard to pick the right things out of the topics.
Thanx for your help. Learning more everyday
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA App
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No prob. And you said in an earlier post "it's sometimes difficult to read the correct things because of the language". Your language? Your English is probably 10x better than half the people who post on this board.
Here i am again
Little question: Can i flash a custom rom with zergRush Exploit? Or do i need Odin for flashing roms?
djg269 said:
Here i am again
Little question: Can i flash a custom rom with zergRush Exploit? Or do i need Odin for flashing roms?
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Flashing roms two methods ODIN or CWM and now MOBILE ODIN .
If you want to flash a custom rom you read that roms install instructions no more and no less .
Most but not all custom roms are flashed via CWM
CWM requires root and CWM install .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
OK getting further and further every minute
Now know that with the actual root i can't flash.
Do i need to unroot this root before Root CWM?
So i read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and took Odin.
Now wondering wich CF Root to take.
My kernelversion says: [email protected]#2
Wich kernel i need to take:
this one: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.zip
or this one: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Or am i reading it wrong?
KJ2 might as well take v5 CWM
jje
And what about the unroot part? Do i need to unroot first and then CF-root?
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I cant find my original Kernel version for removing the Triangle. Is it possible to find it on my device and move or extract it?

What is next ?

I'm new is S2 forum so im asking what shall i do after rooting my phone ??
ALHussein Mohammed said:
I'm new is S2 forum so im asking what shall i do after rooting my phone ??
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Read this: (Guide) (Beginners) You have rooted your phone, now what can you do, which can be found in the roll-up sticky in the General section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592104
i downloaded cwm from rom manager what next ?
anybody suggest me rom im locked bootloader
I think you might wish to avoid doing any of this.
e.g. Samsung bootloader is not locked...
Everything you need to know is already around too.
And learn to press thanks button
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ALHussein Mohammed said:
i downloaded cwm from rom manager what next ?
anybody suggest me rom im locked bootloader
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you dowloaded cwm after rooting?
better you stay away from rom manager, root with CF-root, you will get the app CWM manager with similar functions to Rom manager, will work withall the custom kernels for SGS2
Cf root
any links ??
ALHussein Mohammed said:
any links ??
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You've been given more than enough links.
See rule #1.
Don't be lazy.
EDIT to add: I should clarify - Not I nor anyone else can tell you what you should do next to your phone. If you want to root it or otherwise modify it, the links already provided to you will (eventually) lead you to the information you seek.
You seem to be asking what people here should advise you to do to your phone. How should we know? We don't know what you want to do, or what your tastes are. Everyone likes different things. Someone's idea of a cool modification may not be my idea of a cool modification. Or yours. Understand?
you can do wat you want with it wipe your ass with it for all we care haha
START READING .
FAQ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065995
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
bible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473577
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje

some one please help me..!!!!

am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
You are out of luck dude.since your bootloader is locked, you can install a limited number of custom roms.
Sent from my ST15i using xda premium
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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Use google. Search the terms which you don't understand and then post the terms which you can't find the meaning then we'll try to help you (trust me, you will find everything by searching) .
Sent from my ST15i using xda app-developers app
Vivek ps said:
please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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wtf, seriously? There's a faq stickied right at the beginning of the forum.
Are you somewhat special and things posted to help others don't relate to you?
maybe this helps you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500226
If you unlock your bootloader the official way, you can install a lot of roms around here, but you will loose warranty and the DRM.
There is also a way to unlock it via testpoint method, you don´t loose your DRM
I unlocked my bootloader the offical way, i dont use DRM, and i can install all that wonderfull custom kernels here, many of them make your phone much smoother and safes battery, thats why i unlocked my BL
If you have unlocked bootloader you can flash a kernel only, like KRsH Kernel ICS 3.0, this kernel will root your .587 on first boot easy way to root yout phone, but remember you need unlocked bootloader and this will void your warranty and you will loose DRM (depends on the way you choose to unlock your BL)
For me, i prefer this way rooting my stock FW.
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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u searched a lot in this forum Dont be jokin !!
If u had atleast read the first thread in this forum u would have got the answer. dont be lazy. its clear u havent done ur homework
Also its ROM not OS !! OS is Android !!
And btw no need to unlock bootloader now. try out stock based ROMs for now. there are lots of builds that support Locked BL also. for clarity check my signature .Btw thats down below this post !
Rudjgaard said:
wtf, seriously? There's a faq stickied right at the beginning of the forum.
Are you somewhat special and things posted to help others don't relate to you?
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@Rudjgaard .please mind your language.. i already said iam new to android.and i don't mean i didn't find any posts related to this topic in this forum.what i said is that i didn't undrstnd the basics of rooting and all even aftr reading.. i just seeked for a help for just rooting my device .I postd this topic hoping dat some one can clearly explain how to root my device.If you can't help please don't behave like this.Are you somewhat special and things posted by some one to help me don't relate to you? There are other people in this forum who are ready to help.
MoonBlade said:
u searched a lot in this forum Dont be jokin !!
If u had atleast read the first thread in this forum u would have got the answer. dont be lazy. its clear u havent done ur homework
Also its ROM not OS !! OS is Android !!
And btw no need to unlock bootloader now. try out stock based ROMs for now. there are lots of builds that support Locked BL also. for clarity check my signature .Btw thats down below this post !
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Thanks for your rply bro. actually am not lazy .. really i already read most of the topics .. got some knowledge but still am confused.Actually am afraid because if i did anything wrong without actual knowledge there is a chance of getting my phone destructed wr8??
We all started out with no knowledge about anything, right?
My suggestion is to Read.... Read.... Read.... And then when you are all tired from reading, read some more. Be sure to look at the stickies in the forum.
kiewee3 said:
We all started out with no knowledge about anything, right?
My suggestion is to Read.... Read.... Read.... And then when you are all tired from reading, read some more. Be sure to look at the stickies in the forum.
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sure bro. am not tired of reading.. jus lil confused .Dats y i created thread specifying my device's configuration hoping some one will exactly post how to root it
You are the rude one by acknowledging that there are guides out there and decide to open a thread instead of doing like everyone else did, search, learn, search some more, act. I rooted my phone 3 days after getting it when there was half of the guides out there atm, and with little to no knowledge about android, and i am not some sort of super-genius, i can assure you that.
Here it's all explained along with a nice android dictonary http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
And this is a thread started by mihan especially for noobs (and it starts by saying "i know there's lots of guides but people keep asking so here's one more") http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568792
As a matter of fact you got bashed by pretty much everyone who replied.
The info is all out there, if after all that you still don't underastand what root is or have doubts about it perhaps it's not a path you should follow.
As zeppelinrox says "calling yourself a noob is no excuse, do like everyone else of us did, search and learn, it's all out there", if you encounter problems following root then people will be there to help, but your thread sounds a lot like "guys, how do i power on my phone? i can't be bothered reading the instruction manual" and that is rude, disrespectful and demotivating towards all the people who took time to make the aforementioned guides (btw, i only took the first two sticjkies of this post, and all is explained there, there's no need to search further).
Vivek ps said:
Thanks for your rply bro. actually am not lazy .. really i already read most of the topics .. got some knowledge but still am confused.Actually am afraid because if i did anything wrong without actual knowledge there is a chance of getting my phone destructed wr8??
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Don't be afraid... If anything goes wrong just download your specific stock firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27376024
And then flash the .ftf file via flashtool
Your device will be back to where you started from
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[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
Use this guide. The author has clearly explained how to root including screenshots. Thats pretty much spoon feeding right there. still if u manage to brick your phone dont worry we are here to help. keep in mind that rooting a phone requires a lot of patience, be sure that ur phone is 100% charged before u start and backup your sms and phone contacts before rooting. How to backup sms and contacts u ask ??
try googling it
Or you could try the guide by someguyfromhell also a sticky thread in this forum. Thats how i first rooted my phone.
well i guess thats the motivation u need. Go ahead and root ur phone
All d best and good luck
MoonBlade said:
[How-To] Rooting guide for 2011 xperia devices
Use this guide. The author has clearly explained how to root including screenshots. Thats pretty much spoon feeding right there. still if u manage to brick your phone dont worry we are here to help. keep in mind that rooting a phone requires a lot of patience, be sure that ur phone is 100% charged before u start and backup your sms and phone contacts before rooting. How to backup sms and contacts u ask ??
try googling it
Or you could try the guide by someguyfromhell also a sticky thread in this forum. Thats how i first rooted my phone.
well i guess thats the motivation u need. Go ahead and root ur phone
All d best and good luck
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ok. bro.. i tried rooting my device. but got an error. can you help me?
this is the error
23/029/2012 22:29:36 - INFO - Flashing data
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Loader : S1_Loader_Root_773f - Version : R4A066 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Disabling final data verification check
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Processing kernel.sin
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Checking header
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Flashing data
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - INFO - Ending flash session
23/029/2012 22:29:39 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MAJOR";ERR_CLASS="SECURITY_CLASS";ERR_STATIC="IMAGE_ADDRESS_RANGE";ERR_DYNAMIC="SIN-block eraseblock mismatch";
which file did u flash?
try downgrading to gb via flashtool . try rooting and then upgrade to ics via flashtool
Vivek ps said:
am new to android. for so many days i am hearing about rooting and all.actually i don't know anything about that. but undrstd that by rooting i can install custom os(don't even know well about what custom os is.. ) and what i found is that i have a SE xperia mini sk17i currently having ICS 4.0.4 ..and build number 4.1.B.0.587. I searched a lot in this forum and also in google,i want to know how i can root my phone and install custom ROM. please explain about rooting and installation of custom OS.And also my device has a LOCKED BOOTLOADER.... please don't say everything is already posted.Please help..
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h.t.tp://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/41119?start=0&tstart=0
remove the dot from h.t.tp
it work for me
MoonBlade said:
which file did u flash?
try downgrading to gb via flashtool . try rooting and then upgrade to ics via flashtool
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i js installed the HD rom specified here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation .touch is not working.. it is now on welcome screen for selecting language..wot to do now ?? please help
Vivek ps said:
i js installed the HD rom specified here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991371
but after installation .touch is not working.. it is now on welcome screen for selecting language..wot to do now ?? please help
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You are in Aroma Installer ... Some devs use this Aroma Installation in their ROMs...
Choose your device properly and then choose your language...
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[Q] how to root galaxy s3 I9100XXEMA2

hi guys..
today i updated my GS3 via OTA and its build number changed to XXEMA2.now i want to root it.can someone tell me the exact way to root it.kindly i dont want links.i want the proper steps.please try to understand i am new to s3.
also please tell me the CF-Root file i have use use in Odin.thanks.
Use credit auto root(full instructions in thread)...then if you need custom recovery flash one of those as well.... again, full instructions will be found in the relevant threads....I use philz touch cwm personally
Both the above can be found in original android development
slaphead20 said:
Use credit auto root(full instructions in thread)...then if you need custom recovery flash one of those as well.... again, full instructions will be found in the relevant threads....I use philz touch cwm personally
Both the above can be found in original android development
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can you give me the links of auto root thread?
and what about its bootloader?i bought it brand new so its bootloader is locked and should i unlock it?if yes then how to unlock the bootloader?
adilliano said:
and what about its bootloader?i bought it brand new so its bootloader is locked and should i unlock it?if yes then how to unlock the bootloader?
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Try reading the basic stickied faqs and guides in General section first .
Then you may know bootloader is not locked , how to root , how to flash custom roms etc .
jje
problem solved.thanks to all xda.
you can lock the thread.

[Q] .:New Method to root Andoid:.

Hello,
I am currently using the Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300. Bought this device last April. At that time I was completely new to rooting device. I didn't know what to do. I searched online about rooting device, read many post by users in various blogs and threads here in XDA. Then I was very curious to root my device. But even then, though i knew what rooting was and its merits and demerits, i had no idea how to root my device. So I started searching again for an easy and fast way to root my device. Then I came me across the framaroot thread here and thanks to the developer of Framaroot, I was able to root my android safely without any problems. It was a very useful app for beginners who had no idea about rooting.
After few months, I received a firmware update. I had no idea what changes it would bring about in my device. In a hope to find out the new features, I updated the firmware. But sadly, there wasn't any noticeable change. So once again I seeked the help of framaroot to root my device. I was left with an error message and didn't know what to do. Again by searching on Google, I came to know about the OTA update about which I had no idea prior to the firmware update. I realized that the OTA update was a curse to Android rooting and I was left with my boring stock rom without anything. Today again I searched all over the Internet for a very safe and easy method to root my device but couldn't find anything like the framaroot. So here I am kindly requesting, the deveopers to kindly update the already existing methodsor make a new easy method to root android devices so that people new to android can experiment and enjoy root features. Sorry for the long story, thought it might be useful by explaining everything in detail. Hope I have not violated any of the XDA rules. If I did, I apologise for that too but please don't remove this thread. It would be very nice if anyone can find a solution as there are many people in the same situation as I am right now.
Thanking XDA and all the developers for there services.
-superdroidboy
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
amirTor said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
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Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
superdroidboy said:
Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
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1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
Basically all the OP questions are answered in the faqs and guides .
Root is constantly updated as and when possible but its not a simple question of just making a new one . Read the relevant root threads .
Stock recovery
amirTor said:
1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
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Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
superdroidboy said:
Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
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No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
tallman43 said:
No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
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Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
superdroidboy said:
Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
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Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
tallman43 said:
Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
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Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
superdroidboy said:
Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
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If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
tallman43 said:
If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
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Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
Searched online. Couldn't find anything that tells the difference.
superdroidboy said:
Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
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Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
tallman43 said:
Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
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Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
superdroidboy said:
Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
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If you mean flashing through stock recovery no!! N7000 a different device Brick comes to mind I think you need to read the stickies a bit more if you are thinking of doing things like that!!

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