sorry for this noob question but I want to run proxy internet and I guess stock kernel does not supports iptables
metalrawk said:
sorry for this noob question but I want to run proxy internet and I guess stock kernel does not supports iptables
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Please read more dude,u will lose your guranty while root,unlock boot loader,but u can relock it and unroot it later,if even root void guarantee (for a while) changing kernel also did the same
Sorry for my Grammar
To be honest, ive never heard of someone in particular losing warranty just because he modded his software.
Atleast here in europe its even against the law for manufacturers to reject someones warranty because of that, that's why apple has to repair jailbroken phones for example.
It's all good as long as you dont overclock your phone to 2,5ghz and the CPU melts
Telephone is only 210 euro's.
By the time it dies and even if its not falling under warrenty, just get a new one ?
i have rooted it and i know that i can get warranty back by unrooting, and about 210 euros, I am from India and cost of cellphones are really high here, I am n 18 year old student and cant manage 13000 rupees to get a new phone again, so basically i am asking if there is any way to get my warranty back if i dont get proxy internet working after flashing a custom rom.
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hi all,
i have a situation here....i bought a tmobile vibrant and got it shipped to me to nepal,the opposite of america in the globe.
and for my unluck i had one of the locked hardware phones.if i wanted to get replacement from samsung ill have to spend around 200$ for the shipping and handling.
and i have followed all the threads talking h/w locked phones and none helped me out
my phone doesnt goes to recovery .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8158716&postcount=150
this post made me a lot worried as eugene has also reccomended it somewhere.
till now luck has favoured me and i have flashed jac oc/uv v1.1 kernel,franklin tw rom and have changed few of the roms with clockworkmod too without any problems.
but i want to use odin, install ubuntu and do all the crazy stuffs but the hw lock is killing me.i dont have courage even to install simple things like voodoo kernel and the segemented battery mod.
i do read instructions 10 times before doing anything .
guys suggest me--
if i stick to great roms like bionix or eugens work(too many hehe) ,read posts about kernels before flashing ,and be very careful with my phone while following instructions need i exchange it at the cost of 200$??
and also a noob question.....does this have any chances of getting a fix??i highly doubt it as tmob have already started exchanging it !! eugene?? jac?? kingklix??other great devs i dont know?? anyone working on it??
So you can't get into recovery mode or download mode?
yes the only way for me to enter a recovery or download mode is through rom manager or through ADB shell.
no hardware combos can do it for me.ive tried a lot of combination found here in the xda forum. also eugenes method dont work on my phone.
its dated 10-8 behind the battery....guys any hope for me?? will i be safe to flash known things through clockwork or is there still some risk??
There is always some risk when you're modifying your phone. Even some of the official updates pushed out were bricking phones before they pulled it and notified not to install it.
I'm in the same situation as you, hw locked and I would have to pay to get it replaced. I'm just holding out to see if Samsung pushes any fixes before I mess with it.
I would avoid doing this if your concerned about the potential cost. TBH, as much as I like this phone, the hardware lock really pisses me off and I would recommend to anyone that cannot find if their phone is locked and replace easily to just get an EVO or wait for the G2. Sad but true.
ok thanks....ive already taken the risk to put jac's uv /oc kernel and im happy with franklin tw 3 rom......and i can live with them!!! seriously its great!!
but my question is does installing a linux have any chances of bricking my device??please suggest
manjish said:
ok thanks....ive already taken the risk to put jac's uv /oc kernel and im happy with franklin tw 3 rom......and i can live with them!!! seriously its great!!
but my question is does installing a linux have any chances of bricking my device??please suggest
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As far as I can tell, it doesn't change any system files & you don't flash anything to your phone, so Linux (I searched for the Ubuntu instructions) shouldn't cause any problems.
yeah thanks a lot. now hope to see someone develop a fix for it.....
Hi guys
I'm new to the forum, and new to the whole idea of rooting my phone and installing custom ROMs etc on it, but have been turned on to the idea by the delay in release of 2.1 for my handset.
Is it possible that I'd be able to root my phone and put a custom ROM with 2.2 on it onto my phone, and then say if i decided to sell it, put the original OS back on it? You know, with Timescape and Mediascape, and 1.6 back on it?
I realise this may well be a stupid question, and a bit of a chore to you guys, but could someone advise me here? I'm seriously considering rooting my phone and putting a custom ROM on it, but I'm held back by the fact that at some point I may wish to sell this phone and would like to be able to put the original OS and its skin back on it. So please, share your expertise guys
Thanks
There aren't any custom ROM's available yet cos they've not cracked the bootloader....so I wouldn't bother... all you can really do at the minute is remove apps and change the aesthetics..
Really? I thought they had already got that far... Bummer, means im just going to have to wait till the end of the month for 2.1 and hope it doesn't get put back any further.
'fraid so.
/showthread.php?t=711907
I'm not allowed to post the whole link, but it has the same prefix as this post, forum dot xda-developers dot com, then that ^^
As I said, I'm a newbie, but what does that mean? They've gained root access but not cracked the bootloader, so can't load custom ROMs?
Thanks for the help
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They've gained root access but not cracked the bootloader, so can't load custom ROMs?
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As already stated, fraid so. But when/if it is cracked and we can load custom roms, a reflash with seus will return it to factory state.
So if you can flash it back to normal, how does the warranty become void, is it possible to tell that a different OS has been flashed onto the phone at some point?
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So if you can flash it back to normal, how does the warranty become void, is it possible to tell that a different OS has been flashed onto the phone at some point?
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if you flash it back to normal(stock 1.6 or 2.1) the warranty is not voided.
Ok thanks guys. What do you think the chances are of the bootloader ever being cracked? Is it a matter of time, or is it likely at this stage that its just not possible?
Hello everyone,
so i registered yesterday in this forum, know it for a while now but was never useful to me because the "coolest stuff" to do on my LG always was needed to root it and i was (and still am) a bit afraid of doing it, since i dont understand nothing about it but i heard it can mess up your phone. So i thought of posting something here.
So i have a LG P500 and yesterday i updated the firmware or software (dont know how to call it). Now i have the official Gingerbread udpate. I was a bit disappointed as i always wanted to have that locking animation that nexus S has.
Yes, i know you might tell me to use the search button but i looked for something similar and someone said something about rooting the phone to use the CM7.
So what i wanted to know is. What are the pros and cons with rooting. Do i need to "instal" CM7 or something like that to have that lock animation even having the 2.3.3 official update? Do you advice me to root my phone even though i bought it a few months ago?(like march or something)
Im sorry if i should searched a bit more but i think its better to just talk directly with people who understand this phone stuff better then i.
Thank you in advance!
Ps: Im portuguese and i know there are a few portuguese members here, if any of them could help me with this i would appreciate!
I myself upgraded to the LG 2.3 gingerbread firmware v20b
and it sucks to the core
i downgraded to froyo v10e the very next day itself
the pro's of rooting is that
you get access to the core android files
and use your phone to the max
(example overclock, customized ROM's,hardware acceleration etc)
in short you get a much better phone and no lg crap bloatware etc
the con's are
if rooting doesn't go properly you'll end up with a bricked phone
and your warranty will be void
my suggestion is
if your not so much into your cell
i mean you dont use it a lot for 3D gaming and other hi resource using applications
and just need for messaging,music,net
then dont root
else root
and enjoy your phone
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Palmaaa said:
Hello everyone,
was a bit disappointed as i always wanted to have that locking animation that nexus S has.
Yes, i know you might tell me to use the search button but i looked for something similar and someone said something about rooting the phone to use the CM7.
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im sure there are applications
or some launcher which will have what your looking for
Just do it.
I rooted it 3 days after I bought it.
But be careful while doing so, there are chances of bricking your phone.and yes, warranty will be void. But you can, anytime,go back to stock firmware just in case if you want your warranty.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
Rooting & link to howto (mostly for my own reference)
Hi,
For me the main advantage of rooting is that you can use a custom recovery (= do nandroid backups) and that you can install different kernels (better performance but mainly better battery life).
I have been on official 2.3.3 since months now (waiting until Andy's Phoenix ROM matures a bit), and I must say that I'm quite happy with it (with LauncherPro of course).
Just be sure to install a good recovery (CWM 4.0.1.5 or so) and that you make a nandroid backup before you flash something new.
Oh and here's the howto I used to root my brother's phone yesterday...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146566#3
And here's a collection of working recovery images (flashable)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065197
dryhte said:
Hi,
For me the main advantage of rooting is that you can use a custom recovery (= do nandroid backups) and that you can install different kernels (better performance but mainly better battery life).
I have been on official 2.3.3 since months now (waiting until Andy's Phoenix ROM matures a bit), and I must say that I'm quite happy with it (with LauncherPro of course).
Just be sure to install a good recovery (CWM 4.0.1.5 or so) and that you make a nandroid backup before you flash something new.
Oh and here's the howto I used to root my brother's phone yesterday...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146566#3
And here's a collection of working recovery images (flashable)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065197
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So to see if i get it, by "custom recovery" you're saying i can use a "custom image" that someone created to improve my phone?
I didnt quite undestood the nandroid and CWM recovery parts! Im really sorry for all the questions but im still a noob in this area and i was hopping i could get to know a little more about this in this forum!
Ps: thank you all that answered till now!
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Hi, as u said u r novice, & does not know anything.
My suggestion is to use ur cell for few months & search in google & XDA whatever u have doubt. Then understand one by one things.
I am telling because my cell was bricked with doing all these things, I voided warranty & i have to change my entire board for 3,000/-
I think no use with all these rooting & flashing, roms, getting headache with this stuff.
Just use ur phone as it is, & u may install new new softwares & games as market is producing a lot daily.
I have bad experience with all these experiments.
Rooted my p500 successfully ...
Rooting is NOT for novices.
Rooting requires some basic (to slightly advanced) understanding of the way this android software works. It also requires some basic understanding of the way in which kernel, over-clocking etc., work. And, one should also understand the limitations (of hardware, processing power, storage, RAM etc.,) of one's mobile phone.
Thankfully, I rooted my P500 successfully yesterday. And, loaded Titanium Backup and got going in the `rooted mobile' arena.
Removed some unwanted/useless applications like bollywoodji, vaccination tracker, etc., successfully.
i think rooting is a piece of cake. enable debugging mode, connect phone to pc, press the ROOT button
sekhar13515 said:
I am telling because my cell was bricked with doing all these things, I voided warranty & i have to change my entire board for 3,000/-
I think no use with all these rooting & flashing, roms, getting headache with this stuff.
Just use ur phone as it is, & u may install new new softwares & games as market is producing a lot daily.
I have bad experience with all these experiments.
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Actually very few people have bad experiences with rooting and related stuff. Most of us (including me) have done it right, and are enjoying the benefits.. Just follow the instructions carefully and everything will be alright. And make sure that whatever process you do, it is NOT INTERRUPTED in between. That's all.
Also, if you were in the stock froyo firmware, you could have simply rooted using gingerbreak. The 2.3 based firmware can also be rooted, but requires a few more steps, you can search and find out about that.
I would personally suggest not to use ROM manager for installing custom recovery on your P500, because when I used it, my phone got stuck in the fastboot mode. But with a little effort I could make it right.
All the best!
First Of all I would like to thank anyone who helps me in advance.
Just received my new galaxy s2 (around 30 minutes ago). Allready I want to root the device. Although i'm looking for a point in the right direction on the following.
a)the easiest guide to rooting
b)I'm after a stock (most up to date rom) if possible as my is currently filled with bloat ware (thanks to three UK). Coming from a Nexus s which was my first android phone I'm not used to this neither do I like it. So is the a way to flash a stock rom so the phone is like it would be if I brought it sim free and unlocked.
Currently not looking at any other gains, for the time being at least although im sure the flashing roms bug will catch me.
Old phone was a Nexus s as previously stated which was rooted with CWM installed.
Also I can't believe how busy these forums are! Makes the Nexus scene look dead!
easiest guide to rooting
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
upto date stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17831528&postcount=60
Rooting means voiding warranty.
Wouldn't you want to try out the phone and stress test it a little under a valid warranty before you start messing with it?
I was under the impression I could just unroot the device?
Also that stock rom I was linked to will that get rid of the bloat ware?
stennett said:
I was under the impression I could just unroot the device?
Also that stock rom I was linked to will that get rid of the bloat ware?
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You can just unroot it, yes. Unfortunately, a lot of the "bloatware" is Samsung, not your carrier, so you're stuck with it (unless you read up on what you can safely get rid of). If you're looking at flashing an up-to-date firmware anyway, why not consider an AOSP ROM. It's the closest thing you'll get to a Nexus build and they're about as bare-bones as you can get!
If you are interested in that, here's a link for one...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183063
There are others, but I can only speak about that one personally because that's the only AOSP one I used before I went MIUI.
stennett said:
I was under the impression I could just unroot the device?
Also that stock rom I was linked to will that get rid of the bloat ware?
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Yes you can unroot. But every time you flash an unofficial kernel(to root), you increase the custom binary counter. Samsung will know that you have been rooted before even if you reinstall the firmware and kernel. USB Jig's reset the counter, but don't upgrade to the latest firmware(KI3) that hasn't been modified to include the old bootloader. The new firmware fixes the USB Jig counter reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Trust me it's is the best rooting guide for noobs. When I rooted my device that was the only guide I could trust, because it was a step by step guide. Read it carefully, if you got any problems you can pm me and I'll help you. If you post in the thread you'll get help also but you have to reach 10 post to post in that thread.
EDIT: I also found a video that shows the same method from the thread I gave you.
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2/
Just in case you need visual support. But you should read the thread carefully anyway.
Thanks for the link to the video, rooting looks really easy although I'm abit sceptical about rooting at the moment due to them knowing if you have previously rooted I thought they wouldn't be able to tell.
Also things look very complicated when compared to the nexus s the galaxy s2 seems to have hundreds of different codes, firmware versions ect.
All I'm after at the moment is just get rid of the Three branding and bloat ware.
A lot more reading ahead I think!
Been doing a little reading and I think the branding is the CSC? Can I just flash the XEU file for 2.3.4 (my current version) to get rid of three's branding? If so would this void my warranty?
stennett said:
Been doing a little reading and I think the branding is the CSC? Can I just flash the XEU file for 2.3.4 (my current version) to get rid of three's branding? If so would this void my warranty?
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Samsung stock roms do not void Samsung warranty though they may or may not void Threes warranty .
Rooting or custom roms void warranty .
jje
I'm not to fussed about rooting at them moment I just want to change my csc and upgrade to 2.3.5 which I believe is the latest version. Doing this won't void my Samsung warranty? If so I'm going to have a go.
Also will flashing wipe any data?
Thanks in advance.
Hello,
I have OzcanROM on my galaxy alpha, rooted with custom recovery ofc. Yet recently I had problem with my fingerprint sensor (I haven`t managed to fix it though) and my phone is in theory still under warranty so I`d like to send it samsung to repair it for me, since this problem is common throughout Alpha users community. My question is. Is it enough to simply flash stock rom though odin? Will they discover that I`ve rooted my phone etc. - will I loose warranty? Or do I need to override KNOX or something like that ? Kind of lost in it..
Thanks a lot, you`ll save me a lot of money.. I guess
Your sincerely
.....ANON
jk, Ted
Once you rooted your Alpha and flashed a custom rom the Knox counter will be triggered and stays at 0x1
So in theory Samsung will be able to see whether you were rooted or not
Overriding Knox on the Alpha is impossible.
Maybe they won't check it... but I wouldn't risk it.
Where did you buy your Alpha ? Because often when you bought it at a mobile provider they have to exchange your phone when they did not find anything (and they are mostly very sloppy by checking your phone)
I feel sorry for you mate