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Root a T-Mobile branded Galaxy SII
Hi guys i've got a question:
Is it possible to root this device? (see screenshot)
And ifso wich guide and files to use?
Member since 2009, 102 posts, yet skipped the stickies and FAQ?
Yes, it's possible, and you've got several choices. Good luck finding them.
I've searched already but did'nt found exactly what to do and i dont want to risk taking the wrong path.
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djg269 said:
I've searched already but did'nt found exactly what to do and i dont want to risk taking the wrong path.
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Seriously, you didn't even need to search. Q&A section. Fifth sticky. (SERIOUSLY. Like 3 inches below the "NEW THREAD" button you used to start this thread)
Roots any i9100 that has 2.3.5 or earlier.
Thnx for the helpful reply's
I think you meant this topic?
[FAQ] [ROOT] Questions about rooting SGS2 via zergRush Exploit
Well i've read it already and been reading a lot about it but i did not asked it if i knew what to use!
Maybe to you it's easy but i can't seem to find the answer that gives me the certain things to do/use.
Hopefully someone will give me the helpful/right answer (as i did in some posts) because when you take the time to reply it might as well be usefull.
djg269 said:
Thnx for the helpful reply's
I think you meant this topic?
[FAQ] [ROOT] Questions about rooting SGS2 via zergRush Exploit
Well i've read it already and been reading a lot about it but i did not asked it if i knew what to use!
Maybe to you it's easy but i can't seem to find the answer that gives me the certain things to do/use.
Hopefully someone will give me the helpful/right answer (as i did in some posts) because when you take the time to reply it might as well be usefull.
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Read post #4 of that thread. It has a WORKING link to the "[04/Jan][ROOTING/UNROOTING] DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0](zergRush Exploit)
" thread. (I say working because post #1 has NONworking link to the same page. Thread author didn't link it properly)
If you can't understand this and think it's not helpful, I would suggest you not root your phone. No offense.
Thnx i've got it.
I'm not a noob but there is so much info and it's sometimes difficult to read the correct things because of the language.
You say tmobile sgs2. Tread carefully on what is compatible.
blunted09 said:
You say tmobile sgs2. Tread carefully on what is compatible.
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I think he's fine. He's in the Netherlands, according to his profile, so T-Mobile Europe, not T-Mobile USA... so he SHOULD have an I9100(and does, going by the screen shot of his "About Phone" screen in post #1), not an SGH-T989.
Im fine indeed
Now trying to find out what the Possibility's are now it's rooted.
FE: now it's possible to flash a custom rom?
What are the essential things i have to do now that it's rooted?
djg269 said:
Im fine indeed
Now trying to find out what the Possibility's are now it's rooted.
FE: now it's possible to flash a custom rom?
What are the essential things i have to do now that it's rooted?
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You could have flashed a custom ROM withOUT rooting. Indeed, there are several custom ROMs that come already rooted.
EDIT: Sorry, ignore the above sentence. I'm mistaken. You need root. My bad.
Sorry, but in my opinion, you went backwards on this. You rooted for the sake of rooting, then wondered "what can I do now that I have root?", instead of rooting because you needed to do something that required root. But I digress, and I'll get off my soapbox now.
That said, several apps that require root that I like are DroidWall (control what apps can access the internet via 3g and/or wifi), SixAxis Controller (use a ps3 controller on your phone - great for emulators), AdAway (ad blocker), Chainfire 3D (for Tegra only compatible games), Root Explorer (essential for tweaking files in system folders), Startup manager (control what apps are allowed to start when the phone boots), Titanium Backup (backup/restore applications and their data, freeze apps), and SetCPU (undervolt/overclock/change governors/etc).
First of all i rooted for the apps that need rooting like titanium and some other apps.
Second, indeed for flashing because i always thought it was essential. (saw your edit)
Third, i read some things about security issues (dataleaks fe.)and thought i had to root to solve them.
Maybe i'm totally wrong but as i said before there is so much info that its hard to pick the right things out of the topics.
Thanx for your help. Learning more everyday
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Already got Absolute System working wich has an adblocker and an a2sd function build in.
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djg269 said:
First of all i rooted for the apps that need rooting like titanium and some other apps.
Second, indeed for flashing because i always thought it was essential. (saw your edit)
Third, i read some things about security issues (dataleaks fe.)and thought i had to root to solve them.
Maybe i'm totally wrong but as i said before there is so much info that its hard to pick the right things out of the topics.
Thanx for your help. Learning more everyday
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No prob. And you said in an earlier post "it's sometimes difficult to read the correct things because of the language". Your language? Your English is probably 10x better than half the people who post on this board.
Here i am again
Little question: Can i flash a custom rom with zergRush Exploit? Or do i need Odin for flashing roms?
djg269 said:
Here i am again
Little question: Can i flash a custom rom with zergRush Exploit? Or do i need Odin for flashing roms?
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Flashing roms two methods ODIN or CWM and now MOBILE ODIN .
If you want to flash a custom rom you read that roms install instructions no more and no less .
Most but not all custom roms are flashed via CWM
CWM requires root and CWM install .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
NEW HERE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
OK getting further and further every minute
Now know that with the actual root i can't flash.
Do i need to unroot this root before Root CWM?
So i read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 and took Odin.
Now wondering wich CF Root to take.
My kernelversion says: [email protected]#2
Wich kernel i need to take:
this one: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v4.4-CWM4.zip
or this one: CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Or am i reading it wrong?
KJ2 might as well take v5 CWM
jje
And what about the unroot part? Do i need to unroot first and then CF-root?
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I cant find my original Kernel version for removing the Triangle. Is it possible to find it on my device and move or extract it?
I'm noob with Galaxy S II as i'm using Galaxy Wonder. My brother wants to root the S II. So anybody got some ideas to do so?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I'm noob with Galaxy S II as i'm using Galaxy Wonder. My brother wants to root the S II. So anybody got some ideas to do so?
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Read here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Two threads in eleven minutes from two different users asking the same, unbelievably basic question. Asking of which is clear admittance of breaking the rules (rule 1). So to ensure I'm in adherence to the rules (rule 10), I post the below to be helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
It's not possible. Many skillful developers are working hard to crack it, but Samsung's protection is just too hard to crack, it seems. If you somehow still find people, saying that it's possible, don't believe them, they are trying to trick you. All the existing "working" methods are just going to break your phone.
Ok, now on a serious note, it's possible, but I really wouldn't advise you to do that, regarding your... erm... "mental capabilities" in challenging situations.
being a bit helpful here
why do you want to root do you know why you are rooting ???
Please understand rooting voids your warranty .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486893
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
oinkylicious said:
Two threads in eleven minutes from two different users asking the same, unbelievably basic question. Asking of which is clear admittance of breaking the rules (rule 1). So to ensure I'm in adherence to the rules (rule 10), I post the below to be helpful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
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I didn't find the root thread that is why i post a new thread about rooting. My apologies.
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I didn't find the root thread that is why i post a new thread about rooting. My apologies.
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Hi,
Can you tell the results of the search screen and type *#1234#
afemesya said:
Hi,
Can you tell the results of the search screen and type *#1234#
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PDA : I9100XWKF1
PHONE : I9100DXKF1
CSC : I9100OLBKE5
Why bro?
KF1 root .
From the CWM and Root thread .
jje
JJEgan said:
KF1 root .
From the CWM and Root thread .
jje
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Thanks man! I used the CF Root that you gave me before. Works flawlessly! Good day!
russpattaya said:
Read here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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Thanks for the link bro! But...i used the CF Root method instead because it's relatively easier for my understanding. Hehe! Thanks again alright. Good day!
I'm currently using Wanam's ICS ROM. Current kernel is LPB. I wanna change to LP6 kernel as it is more stable. Does anyone know where to find the list of kernels?
SyzwnFrzRdz said:
I'm currently using Wanam's ICS ROM. Current kernel is LPB. I wanna change to LP6 kernel as it is more stable. Does anyone know where to find the list of kernels?
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Check in the cf root thread for LP6 kernel.
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sxi200 said:
Check in the cf root thread for LP6 kernel.
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You mean this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
If it is this thread, it is stated that i must have the exact kernel but actually i just wanna flash a different kernel which is from LPB to LP6.
so ihave been looking and googleing and searching.
i updated my friends sgs2 today with kies. now he is on 4.0.3 I9100BOLP5.
(t-mobile germany branding)
i have read about CF Root and oneclick from doomlord.
and if i understood right that all of the rooting methods since now are for gingerbread.!?!?!
can someone please point me in the right direction!!!
thx alot
Get CF root for the ver you have
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All links are in my signature (below)
cabloomi said:
All links are in my signature (below)
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can i use the oneklick from doomlord for 4.0.3?
freebordjunky said:
can i use the oneklick from doomlord for 4.0.3?
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I believe that stopped working on newer versions of 2.3.6 and higher.
OK. The simplest way to root your phone is CFRoot. I don't give a crap what anyone else says. There's 10 steps. It takes 10 minutes tops, including downloading the kernel (the rooting/flashing part takes two minutes tops), unless your internet connection is a piece of string between you/your ISP with a tin can at either end, and you get CWM installed as part of the process.
Anyone who faps around with any other process is a fool & overcomplicating something which should be so simple a process, a bonobo with an IQ of -823 can get it done (in between shagging other members of its clan as bonobos tend to do with 99.99% of their time)
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OK. The simplest way to root your phone is CFRoot. I don't give a crap what anyone else says. There's 10 steps. It takes 10 minutes tops, including downloading the kernel (the rooting/flashing part takes two minutes tops), unless your internet connection is a piece of string between you/your ISP with a tin can at either end, and you get CWM installed as part of the process.
Anyone who faps around with any other process is a fool & overcomplicating which should be so simple a process, a bonobo with an IQ of -823 can get it done (in between shagging other members of its clan as bonobos tend to do with 99.99% of their time)
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I agree with the overall sentiment, but you can also use any other kernel that auto-roots and installs CWM recovery as well. But sticking with CF-Root keeps things simple since the CF-Root thread has both the files and instructions.
Given the propensity for people here to ask question after question (even tho what they're asking has already been explained as simply as possible) & expecting to be spoonfed rather than read/learn/follow very simple instructions, keeping it simple in the first instance hopefully reduces this.
Anyone who can't root their phone with CFRoot after being directed to read the 'Help ! Which file do I use ?' bit carefully needs to get an iPhone as far as I'm concerned. No hope whatsoever.
ctomgee said:
I agree with the overall sentiment, but you can also use any other kernel that auto-roots and installs CWM recovery as well. But sticking with CF-Root keeps things simple since the CF-Root thread has both the files and instructions.
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MistahBungle said:
Given the propensity for people here to ask question after question (even tho what they're asking has already been explained as simply as possible) & expecting to be spoonfed rather than read/learn/follow very simple instructions, keeping it simple in the first instance hopefully reduces this.
Anyone who can't root their phone with CFRoot after being directed to read the 'Help ! Which file do I use ?' bit carefully needs to get an iPhone as far as I'm concerned. No hope whatsoever.
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True 'nuff.
No that stop working after 2.3.4, just use cfroot its a easy 12 minute way that never fails, just click on chainfire in my signature for the full guide
cabloomi said:
No that stop working after 2.3.4, just use cfroot its a easy 12 minute way that never fails, just click on chainfire in my signature for the full guide
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If in your quote above (that I bolded), you're referring to DooMLoRD's zergRush exploit, it works on all releases of 2.3.5, and some of the earlier releases of 2.3.6. But it was patched in one of the 2.3.6 releases; I don't know which one, though.
But as the 4 post exchange between MistahBungle and I indicate, yes, CF-Root is the easiest way.
ctomgee said:
if in your quote above (that i bolded), you're referring to doomlord's zergrush exploit, it works on all releases of 2.3.5, and some of the earlier releases of 2.3.6. But it was patched in one of the 2.3.6 releases; i don't know which one, though.
But as the 4 post exchange between mistahbungle and i indicate, yes, cf-root is the easiest way.
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no i was Talking about 1 click root ( a noob only tool)
cabloomi said:
no i was Talking about 1 click root ( a noob only tool)
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Which one click root are you talking about? The one click root I know of requires you to download the appropriate insecure kernel for your build of Android, and works up through ICS.
NO
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NO
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Very informative.
Ok forget that then
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im going to add you as a friend
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I don't keep a friends list on this site.
Ok then ill just edit my post
cabloomi said:
No that stop working after 2.3.4, just use cfroot its a easy 12 minute way that never fails, just click on chainfire in my signature for the full guide
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ctomgee said:
If in your quote above (that I bolded), you're referring to DooMLoRD's zergRush exploit, it works on all releases of 2.3.5, and some of the earlier releases of 2.3.6. But it was patched in one of the 2.3.6 releases; I don't know which one, though.
But as the 4 post exchange between MistahBungle and I indicate, yes, CF-Root is the easiest way.
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cabloomi said:
no i was Talking about 1 click root ( a noob only tool)
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ctomgee said:
Which one click root are you talking about? The one click root I know of requires you to download the appropriate insecure kernel for your build of Android, and works up through ICS.
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Quotes above are for context.
This is the only one click root I know about. It works for any version you can find an insecure kernel for, and there are various insecure kernels around for versions WAY newer than 2.3.4.
If you know of a different one click root, (that only works for 2.3.4 or lower, as you you indicate) then please cite your source.
http://www.multiupload.nl/VGCN3ZTFM8
THIS ONE, OH YEAH SRY IT'S CALLED SUPERONECLICK
Hi, I'm sure I'm beeing a n00b but I had my phone rooted and I just updated to the latest firmware via KIES and now I have the Kernal Version XWLPI and I can't find any instructions that I understand on how to get rooted agian. When I had a different kernal version there were heaps of tutorials and now I'm not sure what to do.
Any help would be much appreciated. I have the NZ version of the phone.
Cheers
A Google search for your exact thread title ("How to root XWLPI") would have returned results that would work for you.
But here, I'm feeling generous. Go to the CF-root thread. There is an LPI kernel there, and instructions are in post 1.
If you don't want to replace the kernel, this works as well (and can be reversed quite easily!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
It is very simple, just involves copying 2 files to the (external!) SD-Card and following the instructions for CWM.
ctomgee said:
A Google search for your exact thread title ("How to root XWLPI") would have returned results that would work for you.
But here, I'm feeling generous. Go to the CF-root thread. There is an LPI kernel there, and instructions are in post 1.
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TheCreat said:
If you don't want to replace the kernel, this works as well (and can be reversed quite easily!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
It is very simple, just involves copying 2 files to the (external!) SD-Card and following the instructions for CWM.
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Thanks very much for your help but for the life of me I can't find the CF-root thread and I looked at the link you posted 'TheCreat' but there are no links for the files I need to download.
Could either of you help out a complete n00b and post some links for me....please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
CF-root, instructions are there, just use your browsers search function (ctrl +f) to find the specific kernel.
stone2 said:
Thanks very much for your help but for the life of me I can't find the CF-root thread and I looked at the link you posted 'TheCreat' but there are no links for the files I need to download.
Could either of you help out a complete n00b and post some links for me....please
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Here is the universal cf-root thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Here is the root package for LPI http://download.chainfire.eu/199/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_DBT_LPI-v5.5-CWM5.zip
Flash via odin
(optional): Remove the pesky triangle and reset your counter with the triangle away app
stone2 said:
Thanks very much for your help but for the life of me I can't find the CF-root thread and I looked at the link you posted 'TheCreat' but there are no links for the files I need to download.
Could either of you help out a complete n00b and post some links for me....please
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Still can't get how to use Google, eh? You could have typed in "CF-root XWLPI XDA" and found it on the first page of results...
But that's ok. Seems someone found their spoon.
aziz981 said:
Here is the universal cf-root thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Here is the root package for LPI http://download.chainfire.eu/199/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_DBT_LPI-v5.5-CWM5.zip
Flash via odin
(optional): Remove the pesky triangle and reset your counter with the triangle away app
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Thanks so much aziz981.
I did the google thing but really could not find clear info on what to do.
Thanks to all for the help.
stone2 said:
Thanks very much for your help but for the life of me I can't find the CF-root thread and I looked at the link you posted 'TheCreat' but there are no links for the files I need to download.
Could either of you help out a complete n00b and post some links for me....please
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The files are all attached to the first post. That means the download links are listed at the end of post 1 in that thread.
Swyped on my Galaxy 3
Hello, ive been here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 learning and trying to root my VF SGSII but i dont find any info on how to do it with my kernel version..
i tried Unlook root http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm with no luck and i want to root and use a diferent ROM on my device...
everything seems confusing for me at the moment... where can i find info on my kernel?
Thanks!
saskia69 said:
Hello, ive been here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399 learning and trying to root my VF SGSII but i dont find any info on how to do it with my kernel version..
i tried Unlook root http://www.unlockroot.com/index.htm with no luck and i want to root and use a diferent ROM on my device...
everything seems confusing for me at the moment... where can i find info on my kernel?
Thanks!
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... but i don't find any info on how to do it with my kernel version ...
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If you did not find the correct CF-root kernel then read carefully the section starting with Help! Which file do I use ? found in the thread you referenced.
fxrb said:
You should provide a little bit more information: please type *#1234# and post the result here.
What do you mean by saying
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If you did not find the correct CF-root kernel then read carefully the section starting with Help! Which file do I use ? found in the thread you referenced.
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Does this help?
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Does this help?
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Yes. With this information (PDA I9100BULPD) you will easily find the corresponding CF-root kernel in the thread you were referencing in your first post. If unsure, read the section I mentioned in my previous post. To root your phone just follow the instructions step by step carefully.
By the way: I used the same CF-root kernel to root my own phone
If you are just looking for easy rooting process then use method 1 from guide in my signature.
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Stileth said:
If you are just looking for easy rooting process then use method 1 from guide in my signature.
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thanks! i was able to root my phone with your procedure, now im thinking of installing a new ROM in my phone, i want stability and speed. My default VF ROM has become slow as hell and unstable. Do you recomend me to reset my phone to factory defaults or to try a diferent ROM??
Factory reset + wipe cache is always good first step to try. If it doesn't help then try different ROM.
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And other kernel, like Siyah.
przemcio510 said:
And other kernel, like Siyah.
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As I am a total noob with this stuff I don't know the difference between Rom And Kernel. I was having a look at paranoidroid but people are having problems with it.. Is that a rom or a kernel? Is there a reliable combination of all this? I don't want to mess too much and have problems...
I have another question, as my phone is VF, how can I unlock it to use any company I want?
Thanks for your time guys