Ok so I'm a total noob to the Galaxy II and I'm wondering what's the best latest method (manual or auto) to root these phones and what precautions should I take, or any other steps you recommend. I've rooted several HTC's but haven't been following the Samsung world so any links and pointers are much appreciated!
Thanx,
SB
CF Root is the most popular method.
smokinbanger said:
Ok so I'm a total noob to the Galaxy II and I'm wondering what's the best latest method (manual or auto) to root these phones and what precautions should I take, or any other steps you recommend. I've rooted several HTC's but haven't been following the Samsung world so any links and pointers are much appreciated!
Thanx,
SB
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Or,the ZergRush Exploit...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
Precautions; There are many, but important to backup you're EFS folder. This is where you're IMEI is stored, and has a small potential for corruption during flashing process of firmware.
There are a few methods of EFS backup around, Hellcat app for one. You will need root first, and give Superuser permission when requested.
Have a dig around the forum, but suggest to do this before flashing custom ROMs.
Also, take note of your product number, so you know what original firmware to download and flash if you have to return for warranty. There is a code to dial to get it, can't quite remember, just google for it. If not, use the CWM recovery to make a nan-backup of you're system first. Edit: Should be on the box though.
Hope I've helped
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mudferret said:
CF Root is the most popular method.
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i agree to mudferret...
yup you should try CF Root, for me its the safest way to root your beloved samsung s2
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Not sure if everyone has seen this but it appears there is a new method to root our devices without requiring us to flash. New exploit has already been incorporated into SuperOneClick. I haven't tried yet but will be soon. Anyone else see / use this and can verify?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I haven't used the SuperOneClick method, but I used this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
which seems to be based off the same ZergRush method & it worked perfectly.
Vpr2006 said:
I haven't used the SuperOneClick method, but I used this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
which seems to be based off the same ZergRush method & it worked perfectly.
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Correct. The developer of SuperOneClick simply incorporated the ZergRush method.
I just bit the bullet and successfully rooted by SG2 this morning with SuperOneClick. Thus this is a quick and easy method to root instead of flashing. No knock against any of the developers here as they all should be commended for identifying how to root our SG2s months ago. For me I am not ready to flash my SG2 as I just got it and really want to play with it a while stock to learn the ins and outs and then identify the best rom that I think has the features that I feel are lacking.
However again, this is now a quick and easy method for all with just one button click to gain root.
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cbb77 said:
Correct. The developer of SuperOneClick simply incorporated the ZergRush method.
I just bit the bullet and successfully rooted by SG2 this morning with SuperOneClick. Thus this is a quick and easy method to root instead of flashing. No knock against any of the developers here as they all should be commended for identifying how to root our SG2s months ago. For me I am not ready to flash my SG2 as I just got it and really want to play with it a while stock to learn the ins and outs and then identify the best rom that I think has the features that I feel are lacking.
However again, this is now a quick and easy method for all with just one button click to gain root.
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I really see no point in rooting at all unless you want to use stock firmware.
All custom roms are pre-rooted so if you are going to flash a custom
rom there really is no need to root the phone in the first place.
Once you have the CWM Recovery Kernel flashed, simply flash the
custom rom of your choice (zipfile) and you will have instant root.
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I really see no point in rooting at all unless you want to use stock firmware.
All custom roms are pre-rooted so if you are going to flash a custom
rom there really is no need to root the phone in the first place.
Once you have the CWM Recovery Kernel flashed, simply flash the
custom rom of your choice (zipfile) and you will have instant root.
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Root enables many Root apps such as TiBu and allows making system changes. Not everyone want a custom rom.
Hello everyone,
I read a lot of threads but I didn't find any tutorial in here that explains how to root the S2 without increasing the flash counter.. Well I found one but it was concerning the AT&T version. I guess if you can do it on the AT&T version there must be a way to do on the international version but I didn't find anything...
I don't wanna take any risks with the warranty and I heard the usb thingy doesn't work on the latest firmwares.
So is there any way at the moment to root the international S2 without changing the flash counter ?
Thanks a lot !
You can always just downgrade the bootloader and the USB Jig will work.
I updated to the latest fw with new bootloader, i then flashed the old bootloader back onto phone and then reset counter with usb jig. The old bootloader can be found on the site, just can't remember where at the minute
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You could root with zergrush for a basic root. Then if you want custom kernels without starting the counter you could install the first one by using dd to install a zImage that includes CWM. After that only upgrade from CWM and you will never start the counter.
Hey thanks for your replies.
I read so many threads and never heard about zergrush. I think a lot of people just want the easiest way to root their phone without voiding the warranty period. No custom roms, no clockworkmod thingy and so on. I really wonder why complicated methods are sticked when an easy and probably safer one exists. So here is the method :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
I still have a question left, why do we have to install su and busy box ?
Thanks.
Thomas1 said:
Hey thanks for your replies.
I read so many threads and never heard about zergrush. I think a lot of people just want the easiest way to root their phone without voiding the warranty period. No custom roms, no clockworkmod thingy and so on. I really wonder why complicated methods are sticked when an easy and probably safer one exists. So here is the method :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
I still have a question left, why do we have to install su and busy box ?
Thanks.
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You should probably read this: http://www.androidcentral.com/rooting-it-me-some-qa
ctomgee said:
You should probably read this: ]
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Thanks ! I knew what rooting meant but I thought all you needed to do is to be able to change a specific setting in the deep body of android .
I guess busybox is needed for su to work right ?
Thomas1 said:
Thanks ! I knew what rooting meant but I thought all you needed to do is to be able to change a specific setting in the deep body of android .
I guess busybox is needed for su to work right ?
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No, other way around. Busybox will need root. But busybox is VERY useful; if you are a linux user, it provides many higher level linux commands not otherwise available in android.
i go into the dev section and i go into http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509855 and there are so many links to different threads and its like go here for this and go here for that can someone make a thread for noobs like me with everything in the same thread with a step by step guide
Use the search.button bro.. U can root your phone with odin in about 10 seconds.
Cheers
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Alright so you said you wanna root but the link you provided was for a ROM. So which one are you looking for?
Root basically unlocks your phone to allow you to access your system files and make changes. So you can delete those annoying apps that come with your phone or allows you to use some apps that require root like titanium backup.
A ROM is basically a whole new software for your phone. like having windows xp and changing it to windows 7 or a better version of xp.
Here is a link for a Root for your phone. Super easy to use. Just follow the guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504920
if you have anymore questions just reply here and ill try to answer them.
like they said, follow the links, unlike most phones, its REAL easy to root with odin
adamtrace said:
Alright so you said you wanna root but the link you provided was for a ROM. So which one are you looking for?
Root basically unlocks your phone to allow you to access your system files and make changes. So you can delete those annoying apps that come with your phone or allows you to use some apps that require root like titanium backup.
A ROM is basically a whole new software for your phone. like having windows xp and changing it to windows 7 or a better version of xp.
Here is a link for a Root for your phone. Super easy to use. Just follow the guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504920
if you have anymore questions just reply here and ill try to answer them.
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ok thanks so after i root i will be able to use different roms..? is there a guide for that?
phillyrican said:
ok thanks so after i root i will be able to use different roms..? is there a guide for that?
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Root first....then eventually some nice developers will start posting their ROMS...either custom created and/or ported from other phones. They typically will put together step-by-step instructions in their posts, if nothing else, to avoid 8 million questions on how to load their ROM. If not, then i wouldn't bother with that particular ROM.
For example, Cyangenmod is a popular ROM that MIGHT be ported to the AT&T Note. If so, it will have very clear installation instructions http://www.cyanogenmod.com/ . MIUI.us is another popular ROM that might someday be ported over to the AT&T Note.
You might want to cruise over to the International Note Development forum and look at some of their ROM threads to get a feel for "how to" install a ROM. It will take a few times and you'll be able to load ROMS w/your eyes closed. Remember though the international roms will not work on our at&t note.
how to root AT&T Note.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504218
anyway, just my thoughts.
Just to clarify Philly- those roms for the international note are not compatible with our att note. Do not flash them. Just learn the procedure and wait for att roms to start being posted here in this forum.
thanks for the feedback and help i have rooted my note and enabled free tethering now i will wait for some kool roms to try out hopefully ics lol but i didnt see a quide for installing custom roms is there one ?
another pointer to a root guide
Andrawer is correct and I believe that root option works. As a lot of people have said it is very important to read then read some more. I had concerns about root method Andrawer also found, so I kept searching. I found a great step by step summary by Capite post #87 of the [SYSTEM] ATT Galaxy Note Root, and it worked perfect for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22920576&postcount=87
The big issue addressed by this method was avoiding the Flash Counter, so that there would be no warranty concerns. Simple easy instructions and I had my Note rooted in less than 3 hours of purchase.
Hi, I am getting a SGS2 today and want to root it straight away. Its on T-Mobile, don't know other details yet.
I have a SG ACE atm and rooted that easily with a downloaded zip file straight to my phone, no pc, no extracting files, just saved zip to sd card, and installed from there, quick, easy, simple.
My problemis I am reading loads of threads with different ways of doing it and all seem to involve kies, odin or extracting files, I am useless with pc's and technical stuff so is there a simple zip file I can download from my phones browser and quickly install it?
Should I upgrade to ics firmware first or leave it as it comes before rooting?
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T-mobile USA?
bobdoblo said:
Hi, I am getting a SGS2 today and want to root it straight away. Its on T-Mobile, don't know other details yet.
I have a SG ACE atm and rooted that easily with a downloaded zip file straight to my phone, no pc, no extracting files, just saved zip to sd card, and installed from there, quick, easy, simple.
My problemis I am reading loads of threads with different ways of doing it and all seem to involve kies, odin or extracting files, I am useless with pc's and technical stuff so is there a simple zip file I can download from my phones browser and quickly install it?
Should I upgrade to ics firmware first or leave it as it comes before rooting?
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"Is there a simple .zip I can download [...]?" — no. Short answer on how to root: download an insecure kernel, flash it, use ODIN to flash a custom ROM/kernel, and attain root. Or checkout the zergRush exploit thread. Check the stickies for information on how to root. Using a computer is simply something you'll have to learn to do.
"Should I upgrade to ICS before rooting?" — doesn't really matter, so it's really a waste of time. Once you install a custom ROM, whether or not you upgraded to the official Samsung version of ICS is irrelevant.
screamworks
No, UK version.
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If it will come with ICS then use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Method 1
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Stileth said:
If it will come with ICS then use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Method 1
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I only want root, i do not have CWM, just totally stock UK version with ICS, any chance of listing what i need to do, very simply?
bobdoblo said:
I only want root, i do not have CWM, just totally stock UK version with ICS, any chance of listing what i need to do, very simply?
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The instructions given in Method 1 (from the above link) are really easy to follow. The files you need to download can be found at the bottom of post. It's so simple to do, you don't even need to use a PC - just download the files direct to your phone and install using the simple instructions provided.
CF Root
CF Root is a really easy way to root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Just follow the instructions to the letter.
scayre32 said:
CF Root is a really easy way to root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Just follow the instructions to the letter.
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Done it, thanks for your help guys.
Hi! I recently adquired a Samsung Galaxy S3 l9300; after my htc inspire 4g and later an iphone 4, this phone is amazing, i live in argentina and my operator rom itsnt good,so i want to install the stock rom, i have read that there are like 3 or 4 methods to root my phone, wich one do you recomend and why?
thank you for your help.
D.
el damo said:
Hi! I recently adquired a Samsung Galaxy S3 l9300; after my htc inspire 4g and later an iphone 4, this phone is amazing, i live in argentina and my operator rom itsnt good,so i want to install the stock rom, i have read that there are like 3 or 4 methods to root my phone, wich one do you recomend and why?
thank you for your help.
D.
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I used this thread for CF-Root. Was pretty easy, it was also the first time I rooted my i9300. Just make sure you follow all the instructions properly and research everything before you actually decide to go for it. Here's the link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
If you use cf root, you'll need to manually flash an updated recovery (to be SDS safe) afterwards.
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Muzza_94 said:
I used this thread for CF-Root. Was pretty easy, it was also the first time I rooted my i9300. Just make sure you follow all the instructions properly and research everything before you actually decide to go for it. Here's the link - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
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Thank you for the info!
rootSU said:
If you use cf root, you'll need to manually flash an updated recovery (to be SDS safe) afterwards.
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and is that convenient? Or is it best to install another? I listen much to talk about Odin, the issue is that all diferent methods have advantages and disadvantages right?
Cf root uses odin anyway
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