I've bought an S2 which is currently locked to O2. I'm on a T-Mobile contract. If I want to unlock the phone is rooting enough, or do I also need to replace the ROM with a custom ROM?
Root should be enough make sure you back up your efs folder first though
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Root it then use chainfires app in the market. Unlocked mine in 60 secs. Just rooting on it's own won't unlock the phone
yes as they said...root is enough then use chainfire app but read the instructions well
mcvals21 said:
yes as they said...root is enough then use chainfire app but read the instructions well
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Thanks for the pointer.
Has anyone got a link to a good copy of the ODIN exe which is required to root the S2? The zip file attached to the link listed in the FAQ seems to be corrupted (I've downloaded it 4 times and each time Winrar is telling me that the archive is corrupt).
There is a copy in my 4shared, see my sig.
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mcvals21 said:
yes as they said...root is enough then use chainfire app but read the instructions well
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Can I just confirm: are you guys UK-based? I'm in the UK and wanted to be sure that the Chainfire app was appropriate for unlocking UK phones?
itm said:
Can I just confirm: are you guys UK-based? I'm in the UK and wanted to be sure that the Chainfire app was appropriate for unlocking UK phones?
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Yes mate - I used it myself.
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Hey buddies,
I left my laptop at my sisi's place and now when i want to root my s3 i can not find a way to do it for the first time.
even i cant install any kernel using stock recovery as it says signature verification failed.
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As far as i know i really need! a computer to root ur phone ...
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abhiwltya said:
Hey buddies,
I left my laptop at my sisi's place and now when i want to root my s3 i can not find a way to do it for the first time.
even i cant install any kernel using stock recovery as it says signature verification failed.
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I think u could use mobile odin....
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Pretty sure you already need root to use mobile odin.
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There is no way. For the first time you have to use a computer.
mobile odin requires root.No other way?
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abhiwltya said:
mobile odin requires root.No other way?
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just over pc or mac! no other way trust me
Yep. Initial root requires a computer.
If you really need to root right now, download Odin and CF-Root on your phone and ask someone to borrow their computer or use a public computer. Move the files to the computer and root it in less than one minute and you're done!
i have a few questions maybe you guys can help... so here we go:
when you root with odin, it unlocks the phone giving you su right. does this also change your rom?
how is the launcher different than the rom? difference between flashing rom and kernal?
last one... when you install a custom rom, can you delete it if there are bugs to reinstall a different one or use the stock?
lostsoul565 said:
i have a few questions maybe you guys can help... so here we go:
when you root with odin, it unlocks the phone giving you su right. does this also change your rom?
how is the launcher different than the rom? difference between flashing rom and kernal?
last one... when you install a custom rom, can you delete it if there are bugs to reinstall a different one or use the stock?
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1. No
2 launcher is just your homescreen with apps and widgets, rom is whole firmware with all system files etc
3. Yes
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Can i Keep my files?
Can i root my phone without wiping it and having to install all my apps and settings again?
ramonguthrie said:
Can i root my phone without wiping it and having to install all my apps and settings again?
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yes no wipe is required
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what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
DeltaBlast said:
what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
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Rooting gives you loads of possibilities.Read.
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DeltaBlast said:
what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
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by rooting you can remove some bloatware on the phone.
try this Framaroot
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I was going through threads on rooting, ROMs, kernels and bricking. Before reading threads about bricking I wanted to root my phone but after reading I got scared of bricking my phone which I think is difficult to debrick (unbrick).
Is it really the case that we cannot debrick the phone at home? Is it ok to root with such a consequence?
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All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
Is it possible to change ROM without rooting the phone?
And what are the chances of bricking the phone while rooting? And if bricked what is procedure to make it as earlier
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use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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Please refer to this quote...
MistahBungle said:
All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
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if you don't wanna brick your phone, then don't screw up in following the instructions
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
Phil3759 said:
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
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Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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shantanuparadkar said:
Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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No it won't, all it will do is root, your data will not be touched.
shantanuparadkar said:
I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
aviral1990 said:
The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
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Thanks mate.
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aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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i was trying to root my SGS2 using this method but i never found file CWM.zip file in the "apply updates from external storage" options. i tried to moving it to sdcard (main folder), creating a folder in sdcard and by moving it to folder android under sdcard (which is visible in those options) but couldn't find CWM.zip file. i use volume up + home key + power button to go to recovery mode.
plz help me regarding that why i couldn't find that file
Done with rooting.
Thanks all for the help
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Hi, does anyone know where the OTA firmware updates are kept on the Galaxy S3?
I had a generic ROM on my phone which had an update which got downloaded. I did install it because the ROM wasn't the one I was after.
After finding the correct ROM and flashing it I see the downloaded update is still waiting to be installed from the previous ROM...
I know I could just wipe my phone but I'd rather not lose all my data at the moment.
This file must be stored somewhere but I can't seem to find it...
Any help would be appreciated
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Surely someone must know...?
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Cache partition.
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Yeah it's root/cache/fota
But obviously you have to be Rooted to see it.
Thanks for the replies... I got root access back and installed Root Browser, found that fota location and it seems to be empty... see attached pic...
Any other ideas? Perhaps I need to reset a file that says there's an update downloaded and ready to install..?
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jonjuk said:
Thanks for the replies... I got root access back and installed Root Browser, found that fota location and it seems to be empty... see attached pic...
Any other ideas? Perhaps I need to reset a file that says there's an update downloaded and ready to install..?
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rooted device can download OTA? im not sure
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uncle bob said:
rooted device can download OTA? im not sure
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They can download, the only question is weather they can install it or not. As for the OP, give the explorer superuser permissions. That should fix your prob.
Hi
I have a rooted phone ( huawei model ) ....downloaded new upgrade package via OTA ( 50MB only ) ...did not confirmed yet to "flash" it but
having a look at root/cache / fota doesn't exist....there are some more folder there but without file I just downloaded via ota
do you know where to serach into Huawei phone?
Geordie Lad said:
Yeah it's root/cache/fota
But obviously you have to be Rooted to see it.
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biobio76 said:
Hi
I have a rooted phone ( huawei model ) ....downloaded new upgrade package via OTA ( 50MB only ) ...did not confirmed yet to "flash" it but
having a look at root/cache / fota doesn't exist....there are some more folder there but without file I just downloaded via ota
do you know where to serach into Huawei phone?
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The update is downloaded to the SDCard under /HwOUC/update.zip (from root_explorer ./storage/sdcard1/HwOUC/update.zip)
s4 sprint L720VPUFNG2
does anyone know where this 1gb elusive file is hiding on the sprint s4 L720VPUFNG2 ?
i'm rooted and can't find it no matter where i look . thanks
Carlanga54 said:
The update is downloaded to the SDCard under /HwOUC/update.zip (from root_explorer ./storage/sdcard1/HwOUC/update.zip)
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Can you explain me how root to device? I still confused and don't understood how to doing this.
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omzlat said:
Can you explain me how root to device? I still confused and don't understood how to doing this.
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It is quite simple. Follow one of the many already existing threads.
Easiest way is to download cfroot and Odin. Load the file into the pda and hit start. Very simple
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omzlat said:
Can you explain me how root to device?
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No we can't because you're in the wrong place. Ask here.
omzlat said:
Can you explain me how root to device? I still confused and don't understood how to doing this.
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Go to original android developement / click on Cf-Root by chainfire / Download the latest CF-Root which is v 6.4
Download and install ODIN for pc / Run it and click on PDA / select the CF-Root file and click open
Make sure re-partition box IS NOT TICKED / Start flashing / it'll take about 3 seconds and then it will reboot automaticly.
i told the easiet way to root .Hope this helps
nhariamine said:
Go to original android developement / click on Cf-Root by chainfire / Download the latest CF-Root which is v 6.4
Download and install ODIN for pc / Run it and click on PDA / select the CF-Root file and click open
Make sure re-partition box IS NOT TICKED / Start flashing / it'll take about 3 seconds and then it will reboot automaticly.
i told the easiet way to root .Hope this helps
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WRONG WRONG WRONG .
Please read the thread .
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NewAussiefromCanada said:
It is quite simple. Follow one of the many already existing threads.
Easiest way is to download cfroot and Odin. Load the file into the pda and hit start. Very simple
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Do not root using any of the methods listed above..it is for international galaxy s3..gt-i9300
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Tried using galaxsim but it allows me to pay thru credit card after hitting unlock. Where can I find an app that's free to unlock?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876505
Follow the link on this thread I used it and have had no problems since.
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ads2996 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876505
Follow the link on this thread I used it and have had no problems since.
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It's the same application that I used. It leads me to the galaxsim pro unlock which is a paid app. Ive installed galaxsim and after hitting unlock it says that unlocking will only be successful if I download the paid galaxsim unlock pro.
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cessprin00 said:
It's the same application that I used. It leads me to the galaxsim pro unlock which is a paid app. Ive installed galaxsim and after hitting unlock it says that unlocking will only be successful if I download the paid galaxsim unlock pro.
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Did you download thespecific file?
The version of GalaxsimUnlock from XDA threads is free, only the play store version one is to pay
cessprin00 said:
It's the same application that I used. It leads me to the galaxsim pro unlock which is a paid app. Ive installed galaxsim and after hitting unlock it says that unlocking will only be successful if I download the paid galaxsim unlock pro.
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Uninstall anybpreviuos version of the app and use the one from the link I sent you, if that still fails I can send you the apk file in haven when I get home.
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rootSU said:
Did you download thespecific file?
The version of GalaxsimUnlock from XDA threads is free, only the play store version one is to pay
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Im having a hard time downloading whats on the link. Can you attach it here or can you send it on my email? Ive used the galaxsim on playstore. I downloaded it.
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I'll attach it to a post once I get back to my house.
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I'll attach it to a post once I get back to my house.
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Very much appreciated. Thank you! Btw, what's the difference with your apk file than the one that can be downloaded to market?
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cessprin00 said:
Very much appreciated. Thank you! Btw, what's the difference with your apk file than the one that can be downloaded to market?
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Its the free version from XDA!
Here the apk file for you make sure u install any previuos versions first
Thank you so much for your help! I will definitely try this one and I'll keep you posted. Cheers!
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Thanks mate!
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Here the apk file for you make sure u install any previuos versions first
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Works like a charm.. :good
Need help Orange PL
Hi,
I have a problem with my I9300 (Orange PL).
I'm looking for a solution on the forum but with no positive result.
I have the latest Omega rom. Voodoo and GalaxSim Unlock from PLAY store did not see the EFS files. GalaxSim from XDA writes that "Your device is unlocked" but it is not true.
Maybe I need to do as some suggest downgrade to 4.04 or 4.1?
Luniopl said:
Hi,
I have a problem with my I9300 (Orange PL).
I'm looking for a solution on the forum but with no positive result.
I have the latest Omega rom. Voodoo and GalaxSim Unlock from PLAY store did not see the EFS files. GalaxSim from XDA writes that "Your device is unlocked" but it is not true.
Maybe I need to do as some suggest downgrade to 4.04 or 4.1?
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The app says my phone is unlocked when infact it's locked to Three UK and asks for a code when a foreign SIM is inserted
GalaxSim Unlock I need HELP
I woul like to network unlock but I have got this message :
"Either your nv_data md5 file is inexistent/wron or Samsung md5 function has changed. Stopping here to prevent eventual errors."
What is it? How can I fix this? or there is other method to network unlock my phone ?
HELP ME
THANK YOU GUYS BEFORE
drastyk said:
I woul like to network unlock but I have got this message :
"Either your nv_data md5 file is inexistent/wron or Samsung md5 function has changed. Stopping here to prevent eventual errors."
What is it? How can I fix this? or there is other method to network unlock my phone ?
HELP ME
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You have probably installed one of the newer modems and you have the new EFS format. I believe that one can not be unlocked with this program. Read the thread on EFS and in case you have an older EFS you can restore that one (and also an older modem), unlock the phone and then upgrade with the unlocked EFS to the new format (by writing the new modem). Take backups of the EFS at all steps.
Thank you very much
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You have probably installed one of the newer modems and you have the new EFS format. I believe that one can not be unlocked with this program. Read the thread on EFS and in case you have an older EFS you can restore that one (and also an older modem), unlock the phone and then upgrade with the unlocked EFS to the new format (by writing the new modem). Take backups of the EFS at all steps.
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Thank you for your reply! How can I install the correct modem version with odin ? Before it I was lose my IMEI number, now I have it but I dont want to do any damage in the phone, so what can I exatly do with it step by step ?
(sorry for my bad english)
i have the same problem. have you found a solution?
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Here the apk file for you make sure u install any previuos versions first
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Worked after I tried so many software!
Thanks a lot!
I am on 4.3 and have efs v2
it doesn't work for me, I am getting everything green, it says that my phone is unlocked and when I put an unsupported SIM, I get asked to put an unlocking code.
is there any solution to this problem?