I followed this method to root my phone by flashing an insecure kernel, using S2 Root and then flashing back a secure kernel, http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
I have installed ROM Manager because I want to back up my ROM and try other ROMs. It suggests ClockworkMod is required for this. ROM Manager includes an option to install it. But when I donthat and the phone boots I see...
e:failed to seek in /cache/update.zip invalid argument
(Signature verification error).
I get the same error when I try other ROM Manager options like backup.
Please help.
robertandrews said:
I followed this method to root my phone by flashing an insecure kernel, using S2 Root and then flashing back a secure kernel, http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-root-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50004972/
I have installed ROM Manager because I want to back up my ROM and try other ROMs. It suggests ClockworkMod is required for this. ROM Manager includes an option to install it. But when I donthat and the phone boots I see...
e:failed to seek in /cache/update.zip invalid argument
(Signature verification error).
I get the same error when I try other ROM Manager options like backup.
Please help.
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post in q/a next time
but if u scroll thru the menus n explore u can disable those verifications once ur in recovery
Questions or Problems Should Not Be Posted in the Development Forum
Please Post in the Correct Forums and Read THIS
Moving to Q&A
Standard method of rooting as used by XDA .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Rom |Manager does not work with this root .
jje
bcool15 said:
post in q/a next time
but if u scroll thru the menus n explore u can disable those verifications once ur in recovery
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I see no such option in standard recovery menu.
JJEgan said:
Standard method of rooting as used by XDA .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399
Rom |Manager does not work with this root .
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So ROM Manager doesn't work with this CF Root method and it doesn't work with the S2 Root app method. So it simply does not work fully on Samsung Galaxy S2?
robertandrews said:
So it simply does not work fully on Samsung Galaxy S2?
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Yes stop using it, just flash the cf-root kernel and boot into its recovery to flash roms.
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Hey there guy the problem i'm facing is i rooted my cell following the steps of galaxys2root . com and after successfully rooting my cell i downloaded rom manager then installed CWM recovery n then when i restarted my cell to recovery got an error" E:falied to verify whole-file signature " n recovery wasnt working then i found a post where it was written i need to flash CF-ROOT file via odin,did that as well n thought finally its gonna work, but unfortunately now i have an exclamation mark on my boot screen n still the same recovery which is not working so kindly if u know anything about this do let me know thanks in advance
So yet another with no search button who refuses to read the instructions .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
READ instructions page one and two .
Do not use Rom Manager
jje
JJEgan said:
So yet another with no search button who refuses to read the instructions .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
READ instructions page one and two .
Do not use Rom Manager
jje
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Sir thats what i'm talking about i did this and after doing what the post says its still not working
Azroid said:
Sir thats what i'm talking about i did this and after doing what the post says its still not working
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If you are referring to the CF-Root post, then you didn't do it right. Not trying to be mean or a jerk... but if you followed the instructions to the letter, then you would have root, and you would have CWM recovery.
1: rom manager dont work on GS2
2: if you flashed cf-root using odin you should have cwm and cwm menu and Su in files when you reboot.
3: when you say recovery not working what do you want to do?
Did you flash the appropriate kernel?
I had the exact same issue when I first rooted my phone using superoneclick. I then did a cf-root and everything worked well so there is something you must be doing wrong...
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atifsh said:
3: when you say recovery not working what do you want to do?
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When i boot into recovery it gives this error "E:falied to verify whole-file signature"
This might seem a stupid question but i'll ask it anyway.
Do you have a Galaxy S2? As your current device sig shows an HTC.
Azroid said:
When i boot into recovery it gives this error "E:falied to verify whole-file signature"
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toggle off the verification option.
get the file again as it might be currupted.
file should be cwm compatible zip.
atifsh said:
toggle off the verification option.
get the file again as it might be currupted.
file should be cwm compatible zip.
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How to toggle off the verification?n where to get that compatible zip file?
link?
search XDA / google is you friend
Dude try to install from the very beginning
Make sure you have all the drivers installed on your PC (install kies for this first)
DOwnloaD ODin
Exit Kies if its running in background
ON your MObile
Factory Reset it from settings
Let it boot
Enable USB debugging from developers options
Download 4.03 official roms from SAMfirmware
Install using ODIN
Search for an appropriate CF root kernel..
install it AFTER you have an updated new rom installed completely
DONOT install CWM from any external sources as its already in CF root kernel
WHen you boot after installing the rom go to SU and update it
then go to CWM and grant permission
YE sirf bari bari details hain....Agar nahin samajh ayi to tell i will say everything specifically
You realize he started the thread 7 days back, and yet he replies today with how to do basic stuff..... its better for him to learn first, believe me its much better for him that way otherwise he is sure to brick
AFter YOu root it using CF root there is no need to install ROM manager and CWM from it....CWM automatically comes with CF root...
After installing rooted kernel just go to recovery mode
1. Switch OFF
2. Hold volume up + menu + power button
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hmmm....sahi
atifsh said:
You realize he started the thread 7 days back, and yet he replies today with how to do basic stuff..... its better for him to learn first, believe me its much better for him that way otherwise he is sure to brick
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Haha well actually i've bricked one samsung galaxy mini yesterday while downloading cwm recovery from rom manager
xuan89 said:
Dude try to install from the very beginning
Make sure you have all the drivers installed on your PC (install kies for this first)
DOwnloaD ODin
Exit Kies if its running in background
ON your MObile
Factory Reset it from settings
Let it boot
Enable USB debugging from developers options
Download 4.03 official roms from SAMfirmware
Install using ODIN
Search for an appropriate CF root kernel..
install it AFTER you have an updated new rom installed completely
DONOT install CWM from any external sources as its already in CF root kernel
WHen you boot after installing the rom go to SU and update it
then go to CWM and grant permission
YE sirf bari bari details hain....Agar nahin samajh ayi to tell i will say everything specifically
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K thank you,i will try this soon
I have rooted my galaxy s2 (i9100) and installed rom manager then clockworkrecovery from it. but when i try to reboot into recovery and install my custom rom from the recovery mode it shows up telling
signature verification failed
and the same response while taking backup from rom manager.
i have been trying for a long time to find a solution and ended up posting this question since i actually did not find a solution.
Please help me with this problem
Flash a custum kernel an then flash a rom via cwm
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
mrbadguy5 said:
I have rooted my galaxy s2 (i9100) and installed rom manager then clockworkrecovery from it. but when i try to reboot into recovery and install my custom rom from the recovery mode it shows up telling
signature verification failed
and the same response while taking backup from rom manager.
i have been trying for a long time to find a solution and ended up posting this question since i actually did not find a solution.
Please help me with this problem
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try to dwnld a cwm.zip file put it into ur internal sdcard and then goto stock recovery by three button method that is when phone is off try holding the Volumeup+home+pwrbutton simultaneousy until u see the samsung boot logo and release u will have stock recovery then flash the cwm.zip file by choosing the same then u can install custom roms and also take backups
mrbadguy5 said:
I have rooted my galaxy s2 (i9100) and installed rom manager then clockworkrecovery from it. but when i try to reboot into recovery and install my custom rom from the recovery mode it shows up telling
Rom manager and SGS2 well posted problem .Remove Rom manager flash CWM and Root kernel.
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Firstly thanks to everyone that responded
and secondly i managed to do it myself
all i did was
1. GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4.tar -> downloaded it
2. Pasted the above file in my phone memory
3. Flashed/installed it via odin
4. Then installed Rom manager from market
5. Flashed rom manager
6. Boom reboot and my CWM recovery works like charm when i boot into download mode.
mrbadguy5 said:
Firstly thanks to everyone that responded
and secondly i managed to do it myself
all i did was
1. GT-I9100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_4.0.1.4.tar -> downloaded it
2. Pasted the above file in my phone memory
3. Flashed/installed it via odin
4. Then installed Rom manager from market
5. Flashed rom manager
6. Boom reboot and my CWM recovery works like charm when i boot into download mode.
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Well....LOL
Total how many time have you used ODIN, for completing your task (Root & CWM)? in how many lines you can explain your steps?
How many PANIC situations have you passed through?
All this headache could have been avoided if you had searched XDA before rooting your Phone with such a prolonged methed. so please dont recomend the same to others...
Esiest and most followed method for rooting and CWM, is CF-Root, only single line instruction:
Pick the appropreat kernel and flash through ODIN....you have Root + CWM now
Yeah, ROM manager isn't exactly compatible for the S2, so it's not advised to use it. Better off with CF-ROOT and CWM kernel.
Sent from my GT-I9100
ZACQ8 said:
Well....LOL
Total how many time have you used ODIN, for completing your task (Root & CWM)? in how many lines you can explain your steps?
How many PANIC situations have you passed through?
All this headache could have been avoided if you had searched XDA before rooting your Phone with such a prolonged methed. so please dont recomend the same to others...
Esiest and most followed method for rooting and CWM, is CF-Root, only single line instruction:
Pick the appropreat kernel and flash through ODIN....you have Root + CWM now
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Yes but i followed an old tutorial which made me to end up in that point. So for people to get out of it my lines would help.
hello, i want to install a new rom in my phone but it always says "signature verification failed" some people says on CMW go to enable signatures verification.
so i tried to flash CMW through their app and it says am now on cloclworkmod 4.0.1.5 but actually am not????
iit still the stock 3e.
depending on your rom ver get cf-root for that version of rom and you will get cwm.
search cfroot
Simple rooting method .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
Hamoor said:
hello, i want to install a new rom in my phone but it always says "signature verification failed" some people says on CMW go to enable signatures verification.
so i tried to flash CMW through their app and it says am now on cloclworkmod 4.0.1.5 but actually am not????
iit still the stock 3e.
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Yo must be very carefully
,because this cf roots for S2, i think your phone galaxy S am i correct?
JJEgan said:
Simple rooting method .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
When I start CWM Manager v3.60 it comes up saying
This version of CWM Manager should be used with CF-CWM v1.1 or newer. It appears you are running a different recovery. Various features have been disabled.
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When I boot into recovery it shows at the top:
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 : : CF-v1.5
I flashed it with Odin v3.04 using file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar
I've tried Odin v1.85 and I've tried reflashing with a tar file from a different source.
I've tried the recovery-cf-cwm-i9300-1.5-gsm.tar from the Samsung Galaxy S3 ToolKit
Also, I've read a bunch of guys on the [03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager thread (starting from post 332 onwards) who have the same problem but I can't see any reported solution.
Any ideas how I get round this error, guys?
Many thanks.
Jake. said:
When I start CWM Manager v3.60 it comes up saying
When I boot into recovery it shows at the top:
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 : : CF-v1.5
I flashed it with Odin v3.04 using file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar
I've tried Odin v1.85 and I've tried reflashing with a tar file from a different source.
I've tried the recovery-cf-cwm-i9300-1.5-gsm.tar from the Samsung Galaxy S3 ToolKit
Also, I've read a bunch of guys on the [03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager thread (starting from post 332 onwards) who have the same problem but I can't see any reported solution.
Any ideas how I get round this error, guys?
Many thanks.
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Whats is ur firmware? is it JB. It still not fully compatible with JB. It might be the issues. Same problems here
Jake. said:
When I start CWM Manager v3.60 it comes up saying
When I boot into recovery it shows at the top:
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 : : CF-v1.5
I flashed it with Odin v3.04 using file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar
I've tried Odin v1.85 and I've tried reflashing with a tar file from a different source.
I've tried the recovery-cf-cwm-i9300-1.5-gsm.tar from the Samsung Galaxy S3 ToolKit
Also, I've read a bunch of guys on the [03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager thread (starting from post 332 onwards) who have the same problem but I can't see any reported solution.
Any ideas how I get round this error, guys?
Many thanks.
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Same answer use the older version of CF Root v 5 .
jje
JJEgan said:
Same answer use the older version of CF Root v 5 .
jje
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same here, so its bcoz its not fully compatible with JB yet, i hope this thread will be updated when there is a fix
kerbiii said:
same here, so its bcoz its not fully compatible with JB yet, i hope this thread will be updated when there is a fix
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No its unlikely to be updated see Chainfires Autorot post in dev section .
jje
Is there any solution to this? I looked in the threads and am clearly not able to find it.. Can anybody point me in the right direction?
any update
Jake. said:
When I start CWM Manager v3.60 it comes up saying
When I boot into recovery it shows at the top:
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 : : CF-v1.5
I flashed it with Odin v3.04 using file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar
I've tried Odin v1.85 and I've tried reflashing with a tar file from a different source.
I've tried the recovery-cf-cwm-i9300-1.5-gsm.tar from the Samsung Galaxy S3 ToolKit
Also, I've read a bunch of guys on the [03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager thread (starting from post 332 onwards) who have the same problem but I can't see any reported solution.
Any ideas how I get round this error, guys?
Many thanks.
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any Solution on these?
same problem，still waiting for author‘s updating...
same problem on ice
Jake. said:
When I start CWM Manager v3.60 it comes up saying
When I boot into recovery it shows at the top:
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4 : : CF-v1.5
I flashed it with Odin v3.04 using file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar
I've tried Odin v1.85 and I've tried reflashing with a tar file from a different source.
I've tried the recovery-cf-cwm-i9300-1.5-gsm.tar from the Samsung Galaxy S3 ToolKit
Also, I've read a bunch of guys on the [03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager thread (starting from post 332 onwards) who have the same problem but I can't see any reported solution.
Any ideas how I get round this error, guys?
Many thanks.
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Install CWM with ROM Manager and problem should be solved.
KR
John
same problem.
Just boot into recovery, cwm manager won't be updated as Chainfire has moved away from custom recoveries.
You don't need it so there really isn't a problem
first of all sorry for stupid dumb question..
just rootedy s3 4.1.2 i9300..
im getting same error when i open cwm..this version cwm manager should be used.....blah blah..
i have rooted it using odin..
im wondering can i able to flash new rom via cwm recovery? is this error doesnt matter?
yeah..i know feels like stupid question..
iam newbie..just entered into custom roms..
please help me..
a help is always appreciated.
thank you in advance..
praveen55 said:
first of all sorry for stupid dumb question..
just rootedy s3 4.1.2 i9300..
im getting same error when i open cwm..this version cwm manager should be used.....blah blah..
AS it says on the instructions no longer supported .
i have rooted it using odin..
im wondering can i able to flash new rom via cwm recovery?
YES CWM manager is not used now just boot to recovery .
jje
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JJEgan said:
praveen55 said:
first of all sorry for stupid dumb question..
just rootedy s3 4.1.2 i9300..
im getting same error when i open cwm..this version cwm manager should be used.....blah blah..
AS it says on the instructions no longer supported .
i have rooted it using odin..
im wondering can i able to flash new rom via cwm recovery?
YES CWM manager is not used now just boot to recovery .
jje
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thank you i am waiting for reply.. thanks again.
are you saying iam still able to flash roms via cwm recovery but not with cwm manager APP??
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So can CWM Manager be uninstalled? Is it needed at all for custom roms?
SDBuch said:
So can CWM Manager be uninstalled? Is it needed at all for custom roms?
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Only really old roms come with it dont they? You dont need it.
rootSU said:
Only really old roms come with it dont they? You dont need it.
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Im really new to this but willing to learn, I used this root file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4 (2) and it came with CWM after rooting. Iv Setup recovery through ROM Manager to Clockworkmod 6.0.3.6 and I no longer get an error when opening ROM Manager but still get an error when opening the CWM App but if it is now redundant I wont worry.
Just backed up backed up current ROM (stock OS rooted) to check all is ok and seems to have saved it fine so its working as it should.
Just downloading a custom ROM on laptop now so want to get it right before i flash it
SDBuch said:
Im really new to this but willing to learn, I used this root file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4 (2) and it came with CWM after rooting. Iv Setup recovery through ROM Manager to Clockworkmod 6.0.3.6 and I no longer get an error when opening ROM Manager but still get an error when opening the CWM App but if it is now redundant I wont worry.
Just backed up backed up current ROM (stock OS rooted) to check all is ok and seems to have saved it fine so its working as it should.
Just downloading a custom ROM on laptop now so want to get it right before i flash it
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You dont need CWM manager or ROM manager. Its best to use it manually.
Please read general > Sticky roll-up thread > Understanding the basics before rooting
rootSU said:
You dont need CWM manager or ROM manager. Its best to use it manually.
Please read general > Sticky roll-up thread > Understanding the basics before rooting
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Cheers for the links dude, I'll have a good read tonight. Maybe should of found those befor iI rooted and flashed a custom ROM but it looks like iv been lucky to do everything right so far!
Thanks again.
Guys I was trying to root my bro's GS3 with odin.. the flashing went perfect, infact there was a SuperSU and CWM app installed too, but when i tired to open the app it was showing that SU bianary needs to be updated..
I even updated the SuperSU from the Play store but was getting the same error essentially.. also tried the Superuser FIxer app from PS but it also stuck at
Gaining root access :fail
I tried flashing the SuperSU 1.51 .zip from the recovery mode by placing it in internal memory but to my surprise the file path of the internal memory was not visible and when i inserted a sdcard and copied the file to it and then tried to flash it thru recovery, it was successfull but got a few erros , something like who file not successful(will try again and post exact same thing in by tomorrow)
in the meanwhile can anybody help me? plz its urgent..
phone was on stock rom 4.3 OS before root
mods plz move this thread to the QnA section if necessary, i had ticked it while submitting but my browser froze soon after that
If you have philz then there is an option tu reroot it in philz settings... Do that and install supersu from play store and it would adj to update binaries just press normal... Done...
Or the other way is supersu1.93 I'd the latest search fit it's thread download zip and flash through recovery...
Sent from my GT-I9300
kunal1540 said:
If you have philz then there is an option tu reroot it in philz settings... Do that and install supersu from play store and it would adj to update binaries just press normal... Done...
Or the other way is supersu1.93 I'd the latest search fit it's thread download zip and flash through recovery...
Sent from my GT-I9300
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not sure what is philz.. ya just tried flashing the 1.93 but was getting the same error i posted in first part
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
any idea on them? btw thanks for quick reply
shall i reflash the file with odin? please reply?
Krusade said:
shall i reflash the file with odin? please reply?
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I do not think your ROM is rooted properly. Try to download some software from play store to check whether it is rooted or not.
If not rooted then you have to google and search the rooting process. You have to use computer ODIN to flash and root your phone.
KSKHH said:
I do not think your ROM is rooted properly. Try to download some software from play store to check whether it is rooted or not.
If not rooted then you have to google and search the rooting process. You have to use computer ODIN to flash and root your phone.
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it isnt rooted.. cause none of the app can acquire the root permission.. thought the SU app is still there.. my question right nw is shall i reflash the same file?
Krusade said:
it isnt rooted.. cause none of the app can acquire the root permission.. thought the SU app is still there.. my question right nw is shall i reflash the same file?
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Having SU app does not mean your phone is rooted. Thats just an front end to provide you root access. Your phone has to be properly rooted.
Follow this:-
http://androidcentral.us/2014/01/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300/
KSKHH said:
Having SU app does not mean your phone is rooted. Thats just an front end to provide you root access. Your phone has to be properly rooted.
Follow this:-
http://androidcentral.us/2014/01/root-samsung-galaxy-s3-gt-i9300/
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ya i know its not rooted as i cant get the root access, my question is that shall i directly try to reflash thru odin?
Do you have a custom recovery? Did you flash cf-auto root? Philz touch is a custom recovery based on cwm. Flash that with odin, go to philz settings and then re-root system.
Krusade said:
Guys I was trying to root my bro's GS3 with odin.. the flashing went perfect, infact there was a SuperSU and CWM app installed too, but when i tired to open the app it was showing that SU bianary needs to be updated..
I even updated the SuperSU from the Play store but was getting the same error essentially.. also tried the Superuser FIxer app from PS but it also stuck at
Gaining root access :fail
I tried flashing the SuperSU 1.51 .zip from the recovery mode by placing it in internal memory but to my surprise the file path of the internal memory was not visible and when i inserted a sdcard and copied the file to it and then tried to flash it thru recovery, it was successfull but got a few erros , something like who file not successful(will try again and post exact same thing in by tomorrow)
in the meanwhile can anybody help me? plz its urgent..
phone was on stock rom 4.3 OS before root
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The simplest place to start is a root checker app (just stick root checker into play store). If it says that you don't have root then you don't simple as that. In which case use CF-AutoRoot program on your pc which will flash both a Custom Recovery (clockworkmod) as well as root... after that, the world is your oyster...
The root checking app is the simplest way to check if you have root though if you're new to stuff like this.
wangdaning said:
Do you have a custom recovery? Did you flash cf-auto root? Philz touch is a custom recovery based on cwm. Flash that with odin, go to philz settings and then re-root system.
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i'm not sure if its a custom recovery or a stock one, will have to check.. will check and report back by monday.. will also try what @pjcarrmole said... thanks both of you.. will report back..
Krusade said:
i'm not sure if its a custom recovery or a stock one, will have to check.. will check and report back by monday.. will also try what @pjcarrmole said... thanks both of you.. will report back..
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I am sure you were using stock, based on the OP. Get the custom and have a go. If you flash auto root it will give you stock recovery. You need to check philz or cwm threads for the odin flashables.