Now that I have a gs2 I really don't know what to do with android. Can someone please just post 3 to 5 things I should do with my phone to best improve my experience and Instructions on how to do them? That would be rally helpful as I do know my way around phones but I'm completely clueless when it comes to rooting and development
I don't to come off rude, but please search before starting a thread like this.
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I was new to Android too with this phone about a month ago.. I would suggest playing around with it first, figuring out how you like your widgets laid out, what your settings for all your apps should be, etc, before you consider rooting/flashing.. Initially the battery may seem weak, but give it time to stabilize (and also your usage will go down once the newness wears out).. Through various posts you will figure out what apps are good, which ones drain your battery, and which ROM fits your need.. I'm on unnamed ROM and love it.. Let me know if I can help with anything in specific!
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abraxo said:
Can someone please just post 3 to 5 things I should do with my phone to best improve my experience and Instructions on how to do them?
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Check out the terms and acronyms link in my signature, so you have some basic level of understanding the terminology in the posts.
Look for some apps that interest you in the Android Market, just to start getting a feel for all the things your phone can do with applications...
Decide where to start - such as getting apps that need root level permissions (like Titanium Backup), and how to root on your phone. Or do you want to customize how your phone looks? See what you have available on your phone first, see what you like (or what annoys you!) and then how to change it. Basically get some starting goals.
Start looking up applicable posts, such as how to flash a custom ROM using Odin, customizations such as ADW.Launcher, etc. Be prepared for a lot of reading, and following instructions to the letter!
...(?)
Profit!
Seriously though, the phone has a huge amount of potential ... you have to figure out what you want to do. Chances are someone has posted a guide to do it (or someone helpful will reply) -- but it's up to you to decide what you want.
Your best bet is to read...a lot. Start here and here. And if you have questions about things, I suggest asking via IRC. People get pissed when the forum gets cluttered up. Best of luck to you.
Instructions
abraxo said:
Now that I have a gs2 I really don't know what to do with android. Can someone please just post 3 to 5 things I should do with my phone to best improve my experience and Instructions on how to do them? That would be rally helpful as I do know my way around phones but I'm completely clueless when it comes to rooting and development
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Ok. here is the easy way to start your i777 SGS2 adventure
If you plan on flashing a custom rom you will not need to root your phone because all of the custom
roms here in XDA forums are pre-rooted.
Here is the best and easiest way to flash/install a custom rom and backup your original stock rom.
First you need to install the Samsung USB drivers into windows.
(Be sure to use the original Samsung USB cable for trouble-free operation)
Here is the link for the Samsung Unified USB Driver: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?for...13196871580881
After installing the usb driver above restart windows.
Now is a good time to download a custom rom of your choice, there are about 5 or 6 you can choose from.
I would suggest to download the "UnNamed" custom rom which can be found here: update-unnamed-v1.1.0-full.zip
It is currently the best and most reliable full featured custom rom you can find for our i777 phone.
After you have downloaded a custom rom you need to copy it to your phone's internal sdcard.
To copy the rom zipfile to your phone you need to go into the settings of the phone:
settings>applications>development>usb debugging and make sure that the "USB debugging" is disabled.
Connect the usb cable from computer to the phone and open "Computer" from the start menu in windows &
there you will find a "SGH-I777" drive icon.
Open it and you will see 2 icons, PHONE and CARD, copy the custom rom zipfile you downloaded into the
PHONE drive. (you will only see CARD if you have an external micro sdcard in the phone)
Now you need to download these two files below.
SGH-I777_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.0.2.3.tar kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/QQKN7NJAFT
Odin3_v1.83.exe Windows Executable: http://hotfile.com/get/116095613/4ea...din3_v1.83.exe
Copy both of these files into a new folder on your desktop.
Open Odin3 in your new folder & select the PDA button & select the "SGH-I777_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.0.2.3.tar" file.
Once this is done press the volume up & volume down buttons at the same time & hold them pressed
until you plug the usb cable from computer to the phone & you see the triangle on the phone's screen
and the "COM:XX" box in Odin3 light up yellow.
Then click the START button in Odin3 to start the kernel flash.
After successfully flashing you will see the blue CWM Recovery menu of options.
Select "Reboot System" from the menu.
After the phone reboots go back to settings and enable the usb debugging & power down the phone.
Now press & hold both volume buttons & press and hold the power button at the same time until you
see the SAMSUNG text on screen then let go of power button first then let go of the volume buttons.
Wait for the blue CWM menu then select "backup/recovery" then select "backup".
The phone will start backing up your stock rom at this point.
Once it gets done backing up your stock rom you can flash the custom rom.
To flash your custom rom select "Wipe data/Factory reset" from the menu.
Then select "Install zip from sdcard" & select the custom rom zipfile which
you have copied to your phone.
Once it gets done flashing & installing select "reboot system".
Using the blue clockworkmod recovery menu:
HOME softkey = selects.
BACK softkey = go back.
Volume Up/Volume Down = scroll up & down.
Now you are ready to use the phone. (at last!!!)
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Remember if a NOOB can understand this then ANYONE can! - (that means you!)
Read, read, and re-read. Everyone was a noob at one time or another. +1 to this site, so much support. Have a problem, do a search first. Chances are you're not the first with the issue.
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Hello Ace users.
Just figured I would post this in case anyone else out there was thinking about the 2.3.6 update for Nordic counties. I just spent the morning Flashing it VIA Odin, because I never made a Factory back-up before flashing CM7 some time ago, and I am quite happy with it.
Okay, here's the procedure on how to manually upgrade the Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread using the stock ROM S5830XXKPP in 11 simple steps. So you know Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is not yet available for all Galaxy Ace users, except in Russia. Don’t be scared when the phone boots in Russian, you can change that in the locale and text option under settings.
Here’s what you need:
Download the stock ROM S5830XXKPP, I got mine from SamMobile.com. You have to create a free account and navigate a few confusing pages but it can be found. You’ll find it at the bottom of the ROM list for the Ace; it’s the one for Nordic countries.
Grab the ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38 and OPS File: Cooper_v1.0.ops
To Flash with Odin:
- For Windows PC’s with USB driver / Kies installed.
- A USB cable for your phone
- Make a back-up copy of all important files stored on your phone, you are going to lose everything otherwise
Ready to start?
1. Download the S5830XXKPP ROM and extract it to your desktop. The password is “samfirmware.com”. When extracted you’ll see: “S5830XXKPP_S5830XXKPP_S5830SERKPP_HOME.tar.md5” this is what you need.
2. Extract and run Odin v4.38 on your desktop.
3. On ODIN click the OPS button and select the Cooper_v1.0.ops file on it.
4. Hit the One package checkbox option
5. Select and load the S5830XXKPP_S5830XXKPP_S5830SERKPP_HOME.tar.md5 in the One package field
6. Set the Samsung Galaxy Ace in Download Mode:
Turn the OFF the phone then press Volume Down+Power+ Middle buttons simultaneously and the phone will then reboot into download mode. Press the volume up button to begin download mode.
7. Connect the phone to PC and you’ll see on ODIN a window with “COM Port” turn to yellow. It means connected and ready.
8. Begin the flashing by hitting the 'Start' button.
9. It will take 5 minutes to complete and the word "PASS" will display once it finishes.
10. Unplug the phone from the PC, and go into Recovery Mode by pressing Home + Power Button, then select Wipe Data / Factory Reset. Reboot Phone.
11. Last, change the default Russian language to your Region by going to settings and then locate the locale and text icon, then pick your native language.
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Thanks to Droid Angel for help with the TUT.
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Hello Ace users.
Just figured I would post this in case anyone else out there was thinking about the 2.3.6 update for Nordic counties. I just spent the morning Flashing it VIA Odin, because I never made a Factory back-up before flashing CM7 some time ago, and I am quite happy with it.
Okay, here's the procedure on how to manually upgrade the Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830 to Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread using the stock ROM S5830XXKPP in 11 simple steps. So you know Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is not yet available for all Galaxy Ace users, except in Russia. Don’t be scared when the phone boots in Russian, you can change that in the locale and text option under settings.
Here’s what you need:
Download the stock ROM S5830XXKPP, I got mine from SamMobile.com. You have to create a free account and navigate a few confusing pages but it can be found. You’ll find it at the bottom of the ROM list for the Ace; it’s the one for Nordic countries.
Grab the ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38 and OPS File: Cooper_v1.0.ops
To Flash with Odin:
- For Windows PC’s with USB driver / Kies installed.
- A USB cable for your phone
- Make a back-up copy of all important files stored on your phone, you are going to lose everything otherwise
Ready to start?
1. Download the S5830XXKPP ROM and extract it to your desktop. The password is “samfirmware.com”. When extracted you’ll see: “S5830XXKPP_S5830XXKPP_S5830SERKPP_HOME.tar.md5” this is what you need.
2. Extract and run Odin v4.38 on your desktop.
3. On ODIN click the OPS button and select the Cooper_v1.0.ops file on it.
4. Hit the One package checkbox option
5. Select and load the S5830XXKPP_S5830XXKPP_S5830SERKPP_HOME.tar.md5 in the One package field
6. Set the Samsung Galaxy Ace in Download Mode:
Turn the OFF the phone then press Volume Down+Power+ Middle buttons simultaneously and the phone will then reboot into download mode. Press the volume up button to begin download mode.
7. Connect the phone to PC and you’ll see on ODIN a window with “COM Port” turn to yellow. It means connected and ready.
8. Begin the flashing by hitting the 'Start' button.
9. It will take 5 minutes to complete and the word "PASS" will display once it finishes.
10. Unplug the phone from the PC, and go into Recovery Mode by pressing Home + Power Button, then select Wipe Data / Factory Reset. Reboot Phone.
11. Last, change the default Russian language to your Region by going to settings and then locate the locale and text icon, then pick your native language.
I am not responsible if you break your phone, this is for educational purposes only.
Thanks to Droid Angel for help with the TUT.
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seems like you are toooooooooo late to do something with the phone
i bet 95% of peoples know this thing and also this firmware was announced by sampro ages ago
I just know there was a couple of Noobs around wanting to go back to Samsung Firmware but no idea how... This is for them, not the 95% who already know how.
When I read the topic subject, I thinked that a new special method is needed for flashing the S5830XXKPP ROM.
I think 95% of galaxy.ace.xda.users have already known this, thanks
This guide is for reodexing your SGS3, such as UltimaROM, Omega, Foxhound, CodecROM, _null, Sotmax and others (I'm just listing off the top off my head).
It's not terribly tough and 100% of the credit belongs to rujelus22 for his amazing work on his AIO tool. This guide is just for deodexing/odexing, but you can use that tool for other things.
Firstly, why would you want to odex your ROM?
Well, this will help you understand more:
http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv-2/pro-tip-number-5-why-you-should-odex-and-deodex-xda-tv/
It's very useful and saves on battery life and makes the phone slightly more responsive.
Consider:
When you have downloaded and installed your chosen ROM you should odex it back up for the speed and agility odexing affords you. However you should ONLY do this after you are happy with your setup. I.E., install any mods you wanted and then Odex your phone.
If you want to add mods later, say, perhaps, your developer releases a new mod, or patch for your ROM you will NEED to Deodex the ROM before applying a patch or new mod. This is important. Please do not pester your dev about an error if you have not done this.
In my opinion, it can take maybe 30 minutes to Deodex, apply your mods/patch, and then Reodex using this tool, but the benefits are worth it.
You should also perform these actions AFTER a successful boot. You should flash the ROM. Boot. skip the setup pages and get to the homepage, then do this odexing.
How to do it:
Firstly, head off over to Rujelus22's AIO script thread and download it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1955745
Don't forget to click "Thanks"
Make sure you also download these the Android-SDK and the Java Development kit. The SDK is necessary for the Deodexing, I believe, in case you want to do that later:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33268059&postcount=2
After that, extract the AIO script somewhere useful where you can find it again and run the "Start_AIO.bat" file. This will set up some folders in the directory you extracted to and then open the start page
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After this make sure your phone is plugged into you computer and that USB Debugging mode is on in the Developers Options. ALSO, you must have an "Insecure Kernel" such as any custom kernel (Siyah, Perseus, Boeffla) or Wanam/zoot1's repacked stock kernel.
If you do not have an Insecure Kernel head off to Chainfire's adbd Insecure thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590
You might considering buying it on Google Play, if you like, but there is a free XDA version.
After you are plugged in, on USB debugging and have an Insecure Kernel, load the AIO script and choose option "22" which reads "Odex the ROM on your phone". You will be given the opportunity to take a nandroid backup at this point.
Sit back and let it do it's thing. It will take about 10 minutes, and it will seem to hang on the clean up bit. Fear not, because it IS doing something. Your phone will automatically reboot when it has finished.
You're done! Once you have done that little bit of setting up... in future it is as easy as opening the script, hitting 22 and sitting back.
Notes/FAQ:
Sometimes it can constantly loop around the first page as though it is doing a first run. To solve this, go into "AIO_FOLDER/tools/Settings/" and create a new .txt file called "firstrun". Make the contents of the file 1. Just "1" and nothing else.
Sometimes it can say that you don't have remount access and the Odex option will not show. Similar to the point above, go into "AIO_FOLDER/tools/Settings/" and make a .txt file called "remount" and place a single 1 in the folder.
Deodexing can take some time. Be patient.
Can any ROM be Odexed this way, such as CyanogenMod, for example?
I think so, yes. As long as the script can find the bootclasspath!
Kryten2k35 said:
I think so, yes. As long as the script can find the bootclasspath!
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Thanks. I'll give it a try. I've always stuck with Odexed ROMs for all the reasons that Adam discussed in the video, so I'd be very pleased if I could Odex CM. Best of both worlds.
When i select 99 and 4 and 2 the script closes...:/
Also all odexing options are greyed out...i followed the instructions just fine,any help?
nfsmw_gr said:
When i select 99 and 4 and 2 the script closes...:/
Also all odexing options are greyed out...i followed the instructions just fine,any help?
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This might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39378436&postcount=164
Make that edit to the "script.bat"
Kryten2k35 said:
This might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39378436&postcount=164
Make that edit to the "script.bat"
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idk speed of the rom is same as deodexed will see about battery life:silly:
Kryten2k35 said:
This might help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39378436&postcount=164
Make that edit to the "script.bat"
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Woot woot!
Working like a charm now,thanks!
Maybe you should add this to the op?
I still can't select 99->4->2 but now odexing options are available!
Nice tut, I'm a big fan of reodexing since I first tried it, :thumbup:
I'm kind of new to this things and have to questions;
1.- First specifically to UltimaROM, does it have to be odex ?
2.- When it says I should do it after I have the Rom as I want it, it does not interfere with installing apps right?
Tuckycv said:
I'm kind of new to this things and have to questions;
1.- First specifically to UltimaROM, does it have to be odex ?
2.- When it says I should do it after I have the Rom as I want it, it does not interfere with installing apps right?
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You do not have to odex if you don't want to, but I personally recommend it.
And installing apps from the Play Store will be 100% fine on an odex'd ROM.
However, ANY mod that changes a system app is likely to interfer. In this case you can deodex, then flash the mod, then reodex (optional).
This is mainly for those that flash, then don't mod. However modding is not impossible and it's worth the extra 10 minutes to do this.
I have installed everything according to the tutorial. But in the cmd window..its written Your Kernel does not support this feature [adb remount]
I am using the perseus Kernel. I insecured the kernel using "adb insecure" from chainfire. I think it was not needed but i did it when nothing was working. It still does not work
any help?
P.S. debugging is enabled
EDIT : SOLVED -------> USING THIS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39378436&postcount=164
Dang it, I feel like an idiot. I cannot figure out how to setup the variable path from the instructions. Do I need to make a new one in both system and user, or do I edit one that is already there?
What do I name them?
I tried to reodex UltimaRom v11 and had to modify the script too (set remountavlible=yes) in order to see option 22 so you might want to write that in the OP Kryten, it could prevent the question from being asked over and over
Maybe it is specific to some roms ?
I do everything as I should,but after I press any button after it says "Press any key to continue" at the screen with the snake head (Or whatever that is),it will give me an empty command prompt.No menu,no nothing.Any ideas guys?It's really starting to get on my nerves...
How to know if my phone was odexed?
After running script it says:
The phone rebooted, but there is no *odex files in System/App. Strange..
Hey there! Just want to confirm something.. It is said in the OP that we have to "deodex" to flash a new mod or patch. Is a ROM upgrade considered a patch? Do I have to deodex first to flash a new ROM version? Or it is safe to just flash the new ROM version while I'm still odexed and just re-odex after upgrading the ROM?
Thanks!
I have an odex folder on my internal SD card. Folder size is almost 500mb. Can I delete this folder.
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I can't seem to make it work.. It is always saying it can't find the Android SDK (look at the attached photo), but I've already installed everything. Java and Android SDK. What could be the problem? Both Java and SDK are installed in C:/
flipward said:
I can't seem to make it work.. It is always saying it can't find the Android SDK (look at the attached photo), but I've already installed everything. Java and Android SDK. What could be the problem? Both Java and SDK are installed in C:/
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This tool was created to simplify the rooting and recovery installation on this device. The rooting method used is the same method already posted in this development section. I just put all the resources into a tool and provided easy to follow instructions. The root process is not a one click. You must read instructions in tool window for each step of the rooting process. It is very straightforward and easy to follow, but you must follow the instructions exactly. Once rooting is complete all other steps are one click features including recovery installation.
Make sure you have latest samsung drivers installed. I recommend downloading Samsung Kies, It will automatically download latest drivers for you. Make sure unknown sources is checked and USB Debugging is enabled or the tool will not see your phone. Also make sure you do not have any pw or pattern lock screen enabled. As soon as you start step 1 check your phone screen. You will see a prompt to authorize your computer. Select ALWAYS ALLOW. This is the cause of the majority of errors. Also the usb cable that came with your s4 is recommended. If you are having issues with odin recognizing your phone check drivers and try using a different usb port. If using a desktop I recommend using the rear usb ports. Prep step (#2) removes install-recovery.sh and KNOXAgent.apk from your phone. These have been known to cause unwanted errors.
If when rebooting from recovery you are prompted with a message advising root may have been lost would you like recovery to fix it? I have always chosen NO and had no issues.
I do not offer support on either recovery or any rom you flash after this process. Check their respective threads for any and all information. Links to both recovery threads are included as options in tool.
I've included latest CWM (credit OUDHS & Shabbypenguin) and TWRP (credit Team Win). The rooting method and kernels used were provided by sextape. The step by step root process from open1your1eyes0. The motochopper exploit was created by the legendary djrbliss. Also a big thanks to djrbliss for Loki, without which none of this would be possible. Make sure to find these fine folks and give thanks, money, beer, your first born..... whatever you see fit.
I'd also like to thank niv3d, an21281, CraziiChief and all of my other testers. I'd also like to thank my wife and kids for leaving me alone while I worked on this. Mirrors are ok, just pm me the link to list in the OP.
Hope this makes someones life easier.... Have a nice day!!!!
Instructions:
Download zip file
Unzip on desktop
Connect phone with USB debugging enabled
Click RUN_ME (inside unzipped folder)
Pick option and go!!
Have patience it takes a few for cpu to see phone after reboots and in Odin
dont disconnect phone until process is complete
If stock start with option 1
If already rooted start with option 2 then choose recovery
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Great job! This tool simplifies the root process and makes it a breeze for those who are tempted to root and flash! Give it a shot you won't be disappointed!
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I tested this utility a few hours ago and it works great! Just make sure to follow the directions and give it time to do every step, very easy!
Complete newb question here, and searching didn't turn up much.. Seeing as there is no Bootloader unlock yet, theoretically you should be able to just revert to stock and unroot and no one would know you were ever rooted/ROMd, right?
If I completely missed a post that explained this, sorry.. I searched and didn't see it.
Yep. Just Odin back to stock and you're done.
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Just used this method to root and install recovery on my new S4 and it worked great! thanks for the tool
You sir, are awesome. So easy. Always nerve racking rooting a new phone but this is cake. Took 5 minutes. A caveman could do it! Thank you!
great tool! worked very well! thanks!
Worked like a dream, thanks a lot!
Tool Updated...
CWM is now 1.0.3.5
Thanks. Success! Ive never seen odin in action, that was cool. Thanks for the easy instructions throughout the process. Very easy.
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Thanks,m just had to trade my phone in due to manf. defect. This'll make re-rooting a lot easier!
Download link broken. Says file is corrupt.
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USB Debug
New to Galaxy S4 where can I find USB Debug in setting? thx!
kevinniven said:
New to Galaxy S4 where can I find USB Debug in setting? thx!
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To unlock the Dev Options menu, go to Settings -> About Device and scroll down to the "Build Number." Now, tap on your "Build Number" five times, and you should see a toast notification pop up saying "Developer mode has been enabled." Back out of the About Device menu and you'll see Dev Options back where it belongs, so you can turn on USB Debugging and whatever else you want to.
(taken from http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/enable-hidden-developer-options-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-0146687/)
Elvis_Marmaduke said:
Thanks,m just had to trade my phone in due to manf. defect. This'll make re-rooting a lot easier!
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Just curious....what was the defect?
Tar file
All seems to be going ok but not seeing TAR file in Oden?
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It was a small thing in the top left corner of the screen, I could only see with the screen off. It looked like glue or a tiny hair under the glass. I was mostly just worried it was going to get worse over time. I didn't even notice it until I was putting a screen protector on (you know how impossible it is to get rid of all that dust). Free replacement through Verizon though because it's a defect.
You do not need root to do this. This will wipe your device, back it up if you care. When I truly thought about it, I really didn't give a hoot about a backup. Contacts are stored on my SIM.
This is a guide to help you get from 5.1.1 on a g900t to 4.4 so you can get your root on. It is important to note that you have to downgrade and it is even more important to note that you can brick your device and you assume all responsibility for actions you take.
(If you truly like 5.1.1 and custom kernels, be sure to stop here and go to this post instead -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61877146 )
I wanted to root my S5 and had no idea how to do that. Well duh, you pull up youtube and look for the guy with the most trusting voice, good instructions, and more likes than dislikes and root your 5.1.1 right? Nah, that bricked my phone. Then I actually had to learn about my device, others like it and spent a good 4 hours meticulously fixing my device.
Now, installing root will trigger knox but I believe downgrading to 4.4 from 5.1.1 may not, but I cannot be 100% sure since I already triggered knox thanks to Mr Youtube bricking my phone.
Once you are on 4.4 you can root your phone using a ton of guides all over the place. For someone new to rooting a samsung device your google searches may be something like "S5 root" and eventually evolve to "S5 root g900t lollipop 5.1.1" and you will get nothing, spam or people asking the same thing with others saying "You can't do that". I didn't care about 5.1.1, I hated it in fact, so these comments saying "no you can't" kinda pissed me off.
Items you will need that I will link you to ->
Odin
Android 4.4 image
Optional: Android 5.1.1 image (in case things get scary and you want to revert)
Let's Start ::
1. Download odin from your favorite source (Sorry, there seems to be too many weird links on google for this, but here is a forum post on this website -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451 ) and I am not comfortable hosting it.
2. Download Android 4.4 image, sources for this ->
Sammobile http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900T/
Alternative: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T
These sites are so damn slow. I got the image uploading to Mega atm and will update this post with a Mega link when they finish.
Optional: Download Android 5.1.1 image (ending in FOG6) so you can revert if needed, sources for this ->
Sammobile http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900T/
Alternative: http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T
These sites are so damn slow. I got the image uploading to Mega atm and will update this post with a Mega link when they finish.
3. Grab your phone and turn it off.
4. Hold in the Volume Down button, the Home button and then hold down the Power button until you see a message telling you that you are going to break your phone and void your warranty. Confirm you wish to break all the things by pressing the Volume Up button.
5. Plug in your phone to your computer and open up Odin. In Odin you will see a bunch of blank boxes and hopefully one of them on the ID:COM section is blue which indicates your device is plugged in. If you see the blue box showing connected, you can continue.
6. Click Options and make sure the only 2 boxes checked are Auto-Reboot and F. Reset Time. In the section to the right (Files [Downloaded]), check the second checkbox next to "AP". Click the text labeled "AP" and select the 4.4 android image you downloaded already. The program may sort of freeze up but just wait for a few seconds and let it clear up.
(You should read the rest of these steps entirely before continuing to follow).
7. Click the start button at the bottom and wait for it to finish. You want to catch the next reboot fast so you can enter into recovery otherwise you have a sweet softbrick boot loop. If so it is no big deal, yank out the battery because you need to clear some cache and factory reset.
8. When the reboot is coming back up, quickly hold in Volume Up, Home Button and Power Button to get into androids default recovery. Once you see blue letters at the top left "Recovery Booting" you can let go of the button combination.
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9. Go down to the option to "wipe cache partition" using the volume keys and use the power button to select it.
10. Go down to the selection "wipe data/factory reset" using the volume keys and use the power button to select it..
11. Check the section at the top "reboot system now" using the volume keys and use the power button to select it.
12. Give it a little bit of time (2 minutes max) to get passed the tmobile carrier screen and you should see the new device setup screen. YAY you downgraded to 4.4 and now all those wonderful guides on rooting your S5 become relevant to you at last!
If you get nervous and want to chop back to 5.1.1 follow the exact same instructions but select the 5.1.1 android image instead of the 4.4 one.
I hope this helps someone new to this that is on 5.1.1 and seeing a lack of resources on getting to root and not caring about 5.1.1 in general. I actually think you can get all the features of 5.1.1 through custom roms once you get back to 4.4.
If I am missing something, left something out or mistyped something please let me know.
Rooting the S5 is really up to you. Some people swear by it, but if I can be honest, once I had it done on my phone I was severely disappointed (and felt regret) in the lackluster apps and things you can do. The best reason to root for me was to control permissions (which is a paranoia game you start to play with your apps) and freeze system apps that came with my device. Freezing the silly ass software update that kept bugging me to update was fantastic as well as the oogle of google apps I will never ever use like Google Music and TV, My Magazine, etc.
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seeing a lack of resources on getting to root
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What lack?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61877146
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62315607
That is a pretty cool article, but seems really geared towards people who already know what to do a little bit though right? This definitely did not pop up on any google search, but if it did at the time when I knew zero about rooting, I would have clicked away if I can be honest. Sorry man.
Not really. Just about an hour quicker and not losing everything.
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Not really. Just about an hour quicker and not losing everything.
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I updated my post to include your link right there at the top.
Can anyone confirm this work without tripping KONX? I am on stocked FOF6. Thanks
Hey All
Its been a while since I got to play with anything these days but I recently found one of these POS 10in touchscreen units in the dumpster and it fires up into a menu running android. So I was hoping I could reflash this and use it like a tablet given it's also got a small thermal printer in it, so maybe try and save it from e-waste
I searched online for more details and came across this HERE which is identical to what I have so hoping I can root it and flash it with a clean android?
I would love to repurposed this to use as a touch screen tablet or similar, since it's got a GSM module and can take an SDCard too as I opened it up and took some pictures and I managed to get it in a recovery mode as well - from the PIX its using a rockchip RK3368
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I am not sure if the mini usb port is a OTG port to try and use ADB but I have not been able to do much with it and hoping someone can guide me through to possibly a reflash or ways to unlook root and add in another bootloader/rom
I've downloaded the files from citaq website but so far not been successful to do much with it, has anyone played with these and turned them into something more practical for the home?
Here's hoping for some tips - Apology if this is in the wrong section, move as needed :good:
Cheers
Kosti
@Kostiz
Device actually is running Android 5.1.1. It seems it has only 1GB RAM what is far too little to run a full fledged Android.
As long as you don't replace device's Stock Recovery by TWRP or similar recoveries, after a successful rooting don't install Magisk and/or Xposed Framework, you're on the safe side to play with, IMHO.
As 1st step check whether device is accessable by means of both ADB and Fastboot.
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@Kostiz
Device actually is running Android 5.1.1. It seems it has only 1GB RAM what is far too little to run a full fledged Android.
As long as you don't replace device's Stock Recovery by TWRP or similar recoveries, after a successful rooting don't install Magisk and/or Xposed Framework, you're on the safe side to play with, IMHO.
As 1st step check whether device is accessable by means of both ADB and Fastboot.
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Hey, Thanks for chiming in!
So in order to get ADB and or Fastboot its suggested to enable USB debugging in the device system settings, but I am not sure on how to do this, would it be safe to assume this is already USB debug is already enabled?
Could I back up the original stock recovery
I'm a little green on the whole process hence looking thought I'd ask here, I don't think I even have an OTG cable handy
I will see if I can load ADB on a windows box and try and talk to this unit
Cheers
Kosti
@Kostiz
An OTG-cable isn't needed, because the recovery menu
doesn't give you the opportunity to load something from an USB-device
OK, some success!
I went back and connected a mini USB straight to the PC and ADB driver installed detected the android device.
Ran ADB in windows powershell
So whats the best method to backup the entire ROM, and recovery files in the event I stuff this up?
Do I use just ADB for this or someother tools?
I did try one tool here from the vendors website but stuck as not sure what the Chinese characters mean..
Is the fact that this is only 1G i couldn't run Android at all and needs to be stripped down?
Cheers
Kosti
@Kostiz
Android Oreo Go Edition is a lightweight distribution of Android that runs better than normal Android on devices with <= 1 GB of RAM
How to backup device's Stock ROM is eplained here.
Thanks again mate!
Seem I have to do a lot of reading and thankfully everything is here, just got to spend time to read and have a go!
BTW how do I go about using volume rockers and power button to move around the menu in recovery when there is none but only the two buttons as shown the reset and recovery buttons on the main board?
BTW, the current ROM installed boots into a special menu, all other settings are hidden, would there be a way to enable seeing all the items and when getting the the settings (gear icon) that pops up in the corner, only takes me to the standard wifi menu to choose a wifi, so it seems everything else is hidden, if by enabling these I could potentially not need to do anything other than stop the default application from starting up - if that makes any sense
Could I just get back into a adb shell and try
adb shell
su
pm enable applicationname
I have to read up on rooting first I assume before I do much more, this is getting exciting, LOL :good:
Kostiz said:
BTW how do I go about using volume rockers and power button to move around the menu in recovery when there is none but only the two buttons as shown the reset and recovery buttons on the main board?
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You use Android's HOME button to navigate within the Recovery menu, use POWER button to select option.
Hi, fellas! Please help me with one of these Citaq H10 POS. All we have is bootloop with some custom ROM showing vendor's logo.
Forcing it into recovery gives me some dead android screen with "No command" text.
Please guide me through this challenge, cause I have no other option but to ressurect it somehow.
Good news is that I have another one that is working fine, so we could try cloning it or something. Please help!
Yet I can't attach pics, cause of few posts, but if needed I can PM some.
citaq h10-2
I am also stuck with this machine citaq h10-2 , i did use a wireless kb to move up/down and not the 2 buttons on the motherboard , i can talk with it with ADB but all you can do is put it in sideload to upload new firmware and put it in fastboot but in fastboot you only get a black screen , what I have don is > opened up developer mode but you have no OEM UNLOCK tick box in side so running any bootloader unlock dose not work and i have run them all, if you google this machine for flashing new firmware you only get XDA this forum, unless any body knows another place to get the info from please let us know as i do think this would make a nice tablet with printer, the firmware is 5.1.1 and would love to put 6.0 or above on it but. i did download some firmware and used sideload to install it but it come up with error , i did try and make a backup but cannot do it ?, I think the firmware was from a galaxy s5 , I am not into all this firmware flashing so I am learning as I go along and if I brick it up well it was for free any way as the takeaway was shutting down and he gave it to me so no loss, if any body knows how we can get 6.0 or above on this machine please let us know.
A big thank you to all that can help put android 6.0 or above on this tablet.
Did you guys take a look at the solution here ? It worked for me ! All with a 2k ohm resistor...
Hola, alguien tiene la Rom de este dispositivo?