[Q] Noob question about root - G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm heading to store to buy G tablet.
I was reading the forum and I saw the guide "[GUIDE] Install ClockworkMod, a ROM, Flash Player, and the Market Fix" "
Looks very promising my only question is that do I have to root the device to follow from Part One or Part One will root the device "Part One – Install ClockworkMod v08".
I believe if root is needed before following the guide I can find that info on the forum.
Also which one is the best ROM to install?
Many Thanks...

You don't need root to install CWM. The new rom you flash will grant you root access.
Be aware of your bootloader. That tutorial you are looking at was written before the 1.2 bootloader (which your new device may come pre-loaded with). The 1.2 bootloader is incompatible with the version of clockwork referenced in your tutorial.
For all the info check out http://viewsonic-gtablet-for-dummies.webs.com/
I'm a fan of this rom myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1024120
good luck!

That's a great link you posted. I could have used that several months ago
Bookmarked regardless.
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Root guide?

Im new to rooting this way with the .bat files and wanted to know if anyone could give me a guide or tell me how to root this way thanks!!
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It's not full root... Its temporary root. All the instructions are inside the threads in the development section really... There's not a lot to tell you.
However... there is A LOT of useful information within those threads that you should read up on.
The latest versions of root are SUPER easy. Follow my link for a root that also lets you surf Hulu on the Dolphin Browser app. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169495
Note that instructions for the basic root are in the first link of the thread I created. But the basic instructions I provide in my post should do it. It's VERY easy nowadays! Do yourself a favor and install a root checker to quickly verify that it worked
This method works great for me and couldn't be easier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159354

Is There a Step by Step Unlocking Guide for Bell Users?

Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
For unlocking, I've seen multiple Bell posts confirming that IHOP (international house of pudding works).
I'm on my phone so I don't have the link handy, but its in the dev section...
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guitar_east said:
Hi there, I am looking for a step by step guide for Bell users who are stock 2.3.4 and looking to root, unlock, change roms etc. The problem is, I'm currently having trouble finding this information. I am coming from a Nexus One, and then a Desire Z, where the process was much easier.
When I search around, I find conflicting ways to do this, with separate instructions for the Bell Atrix vs the other versions. I know we don't have a Bell Atrix section, and I tried searching but couldn't find anything other then this here. Can anyone confirm these are the steps to make this work?
When I figure this out I will write a definitely write a guide for us Bell users. Thanks!
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First of all, welcome to the community of freedom and awesomeness. LOL.
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
I don't/can't remember off top of my head if there was anything else I did besides everything explained in Pudding section, but I can confirm that those steps work.
Also, those steps mentioned in the link you provided also looks very similar and should also work.
I think I have those forums bookmarked somewhere on any of my computer, will look it up and see if I can find, I will update this post. Besides, Pudding method works. If you want to try, go ahead.
Cheers!!!
creativedevil said:
What version of Android did your Bell Atrix come with?
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It came with stock 2.2.2, and updated with the OTA last week to the 2.3.4
I'll try the IHOP steps and put together a guide for Bell users if all goes well, thanks!
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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EDIT:
I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
h33t said:
I've asked the same question too, but I've posted it on a different website. If mods here allow it since it's related to the topic, i've provided a link below. I asked this question just yesterday on Atrixforums and I put up a general list/steps as to how you can get from stock 2.3.4 Bell Atrix to be able to install custom ROMs. Can other people verify if this list is correct?
Thanks
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Used this for rooting and confirmed works on my Bell Atrix 2.3.4: briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root/
Made a forum thread about the steps to install custom ROMs from stock: atrixforums.com/forum/motorola-atrix-help/5590-q-verifying-steps-installing-custom-rom-onto-my-bell-atrix-2-3-4-rooted.html
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EDIT:
I've just done this and I can confirm that this works! I now have an unlocked bootloader.
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Thank you. I'll give it a shot and post my results
step by step
Hey guy, i'm on bell and this is what i did and i have had no problems.
Pt 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPQzZOj0-BA
Pt 2. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/4/BYM-YeSH22o
Pt 3. http://www.youtube.com/user/TheSmokingAndroid#p/u/3/CwJGetPHlzE
Pt 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcgvglaXLyM
Pt 5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzFhKFeTBuM
Just make sure you use the right kernel for the rom.
Well, managed to get rooted, bootloader unlocked, booted into recovery, and flashed Gobstopper 2.3.4 with the fixes. It worked good. Then I figured I'd try CM7...
Didn't work out
Gave me a build.prop error. So I wiped the cache, dalvik, erased data, and did a restore (glad I did that backup).
Now, I seem to be stuck in a boot loop. Luckily, I can still access fastboot, and the recovery and such. I'll try flashing the original IHOP file again in RSD lite
* edit - that worked!
The YouTube video worked perfectly, with the exception of explianing how to root. A user posted that in this very thread, so I guess theres no need to write a guide since those video's are good.
Thanks to all who helped!

[Q] Noob - Where to Start

Hiya guys,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 that I got this week. Im finding the phone is brilliant to use at the moment and works very well. It's alot better for me to use this device that it was when I had my previous phone which was an iPhone (don't shoot me)...
Anyway here we are. I've had the phone 4 days and i'm wanting to root it. The main reason for this is that I hate bloatwear. Samsung have filled it with all their own specific software that they find useful and I don't want that. All I want is a lovely OS with no Samsung to worry about etc.
Right a little about what i'm wanting. Ok so the phone is a Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100. The andoid version is 2.3.4, the Baseband is I9100XXKI1 and the Build is GINGERBREAD.
Im basically wanting to install the exact same version of Gingerbread but without all the bloatwear. Is this possible? Im completely new to this so any guides and tutorials that you can point me to would be brilliant. Is there anything I should be wary of when rooting my phone etc.
I have been looking around on the net and from what I can see Cyanogen M7 seems to be the same version as what im on now other than you don't get the touchwiz.
Any help would be brilliant on where to start.
If there are any questions then please ask.
Regards,
Just freeze the bloat yourself, rather than trying to find a ROM with it removed.
Root via zergRush, freeze bloat with one of the apps on the market.
However, if you do go down the CM7 route, just follow the instructions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176411
Other things to look out for. If any instructions are telling you to make a nandroid backup, do it, and back up your efs folder. You can use Hellcat's kTool for that.
Ok thanks for your post. So i guess my next question is What is Rooting and what does it actually do to your phone?
Do I need to root my phone in order to install new Roms??
Also the link to the M7 *Nightly* release you gave me. Is that stable? I read on their forums that I should only look at installing their *Stable* release and be wary of their *Nightly* release as its still buggy.
Since your first post said you were wanting to root, I kinda thought you'd know why. Bad assumption on my part, I know.
Anyway, before you flood the place with more questions, have a read for a while.
FAQS/Guide/Additional Info For Rooting S2 - High level summary
[FAQ] GT-i9100 Galaxy S II FAQ thread
Also, there is no so called "stable" CM7 build for the Samsung Galaxy S II.
Hi again.
Ok so I've had a read through the links provided to me and Im positive i want to root my device so that i can install new roms and unlock the phone and such. So next then can someone suggest what method i should do next. could someone also tell me what cf-root and clockworkmod is? Im confused as to what these are.
Regards
CF will give you root and clockwork, you can then reboot into clockwork and flash roms. Just make sure you read everything thoroughly and be sure to avoid the repartition option in odin.
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Thanks but could you explain to me what they both do? Im assuming that its better to use cf-root as it allows you to install roms also...
Love spoon feeding eh?
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=cf-root
http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=clockworkmod+recovery
Please search before open a new thread. All the info you need is there to be found. Start you hunt.
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How to install RESURRECTİON REMİX İCS ROM v9.0?

Hi all,
I'm a really noobie on android customization and I was looking for the RESURRECTİON REMİX İCS ROM v9.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854&highlight=tutorial) and I read and searched over the dev thread and I saw the sequence and what I need to install, but the problem is: how to install those stuff? If anyone could help me on that I would appreciate that.
Thank you so much.
If you need to ask, you shouldn't for a moment consider trying. Wait for ICS to be officially released by Samsung for your device or do some reading yourself. Being a noob is a choice you make, not something you're born with.
ch3st3r_lp said:
Hi all,
I'm a really noobie on android customization and I was looking for the RESURRECTİON REMİX İCS ROM v9.0 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854&highlight=tutorial) and I read and searched over the dev thread and I saw the sequence and what I need to install, but the problem is: how to install those stuff? If anyone could help me on that I would appreciate that.
Thank you so much.
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Well, those files are needed to be added into your phone and then installed through CWM (Clockworkmod Recovery)
You'll want first root the phone with a kernel that has CWM as well. CF-Root would be the best one for beginners, you can find it on the Original Development thread and follow the steps there to root your device.
Afterwards, you'll want to reboot your device to CWM (Vol Up + Home + Power button when device is off) and install all the necessary files in sequence (using install zip from sdcard). First, make sure you do a nandroid backup incase you wanna go back to your old firmware if you regret it.
I'm pretty sure if you research more throughout the forums, you'll find out what you need to do (hell, it did for me, so it should for you as well)
Good luck!!
Read the sub forum stickys there's guides to rooting flashing etc.
XDA is a development site and a little leg work is needed.
Thread closed.
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Ok. Thank you both. I'll follow what you said and do a deeper research and reading. Thank you so much, sorry bothering.

[Q] Root galaxy s2 2.3.6

Hi,
I had a question about rooting my galaxy s2. I searched a while for a great tutorial on youtube.
I found this amazing site called; galaxys2root.com, with a video called "How to Root Galaxy S2! [NEW][Works on All Galaxy S2 Variants]".
I tried to root my phone, but it doesn't seem to work. The software used in the video is 2.3.3. I thought this might be the problem, since I followed every step carefully.
I was wondering if anyone knew how to root a 2.3.6. A video similar to the one written above would be great, since it is my first time rooting!
Thanks in advance,
Monkeyfntstc
STFU
SEARCH FIRST
Just use Odin With CF Root Kernel
Again, asking us about a method that isn't on this site is pointless. How would we know ?
If you want to root your phone using a method from here, CFRoot thread. Do not use this method (or any method for that matter) to root your phone until you absolutely thoroughly understand the instructions.
The risk of bricking your phone using any method to root increases exponentially with how poorly you understand it/how little attention you pay to the instructions.
You would also do well to read the stickies.
There are no videos, there are no shortcuts.
thanks Mistahbungle
It looked easy while watching the video.. that is why i was wondering
Also, make absolutely sure you have an I9100/I9100T.
Check in settings/about phone; you'll need to do this anyway to check your current kernel so you can find a matching CFRoot kernel to flash in order to root your phone.
Make sure using the correct ROM and kernel, for G version and non G.
Good Luck friend!

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