Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
try to use Chainfire kernel XWLP7 and install it using Odin v1.85 directly.
CMIIW
Thanks for response. but i dont even know where to get that or the steps to root. i need a really simple guide to this.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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Hi first read this thread fully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i request you please please read the thread fully till last and after that go to following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
choose appropriate kernel and also read this completely
now you have enough knowledge to root your phone
and most important thing don't forget to press thanks button
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takeitkool said:
Hi first read this thread fully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
i request you please please read the thread fully till last and after that go to following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108
choose appropriate kernel and also read this completely
now you have enough knowledge to root your phone
and most important thing don't forget to press thanks button
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also before starting any thread, try to search, everything u need may be here all ready, nothing is so easy dear till you know and once you know anythings, its so easy remember
i have rooted and put on Customs roms for some time now on many phones and find this way is easiest (but maybe not for technophobes)
1 - Download and unzip Doomlords root tool (attached), plug in your samsung to your PC and run the tool. This will root it in a minute or two.
2 - Once rooted, download your favourite ROM ( I recommend Omega 13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197) and place this in your phone (I always dump everything in the Download folder)
3 - reboot to recovery (push and hold volume down, home button and power for a few seconds)
4 - make a nandroid backup from recovery
5 - do a complete wipe of everything (options are in recovery mode)
6 - go to "install from zip" and locate your download folder, and select the ROM you have downloaded.Install and you are done!
This is all off the top of my head so apologies if this isnt exactly spot on, but do your research on here and make sure you backup before you install/wipe ANYTHING.
nickmax1 said:
i have rooted and put on Customs roms for some time now on many phones and find this way is easiest (but maybe not for technophobes)
1 - Download and unzip Doomlords root tool (attached), plug in your samsung to your PC and run the tool. This will root it in a minute or two.
2 - Once rooted, download your favourite ROM ( I recommend Omega 13 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1489197) and place this in your phone (I always dump everything in the Download folder)
3 - reboot to recovery (push and hold volume down, home button and power for a few seconds)
4 - make a nandroid backup from recovery
5 - do a complete wipe of everything (options are in recovery mode)
6 - go to "install from zip" and locate your download folder, and select the ROM you have downloaded.Install and you are done!
This is all off the top of my head so apologies if this isnt exactly spot on, but do your research on here and make sure you backup before you install/wipe ANYTHING.
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Does this work like superoneclick did? That was so easy to use but dont think you can root anything past 2.3.4 with that. If this works on ICS ill pass this on to my mate who wants to root.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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What makes you think this QUESTION belongs in the development forum and not the Q&A?
A good place to start might be google? If you look there, you'll find hundreds of tutorials on youtube, hundreds of blog entries about the topic, and hundreds of forums where the process is explained.
Or try here.
PLNY8789 said:
Hi guys. Im trying root for the very first time on my Samsung Galaxy S2. I have looked at all different guides and all say differnt things. very confused atm. I have DL odin3 v1.85. Im trying to find my insecure kernel for DL but cant find it anywhere. This is what is says under Kernel Version on my phone: 3.0.15-I9100XWLP7-CL340913 [email protected] #3 I cant find the insecure kernel XWLP7 anywhere!!! Also what else do i need to perform root. I want to run stock ICS on my phone with no touch wiz etc. I apologise for being an absolute noob but really wanna give it a try. Thanks
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You will need more than just root permissions in order to rid yourself of Touchwiz.
TW is a framework of applications that Samsung roms are built on. As long as you are running a Samsung ROM you will always have Touchwiz (whether or not it looks like Touchwiz).
If you want stock ICS (no TW) you will need to flash a ROM built from AOSP source code. You do not need root to do this, you need a custom recovery. Any custom rom you flash will have root.
Any rom you see on these forums that has a Sammy five character version code in the title (like, XWLP9) is a Touchwiz rom, whether or not it is themed to look like stock ICS.
Look through these forums and find an AOSP derived rom you want to use (eg Slim ICS, CM9, D4, Hydrogenics etc). Install it via recovery. Don't bother with root on your current rom.
All the information on how to do what you want to do exists on this forum already. If you are having trouble comprehending it then you are not in a position to mod your phone yet. Keep reading until you understand what you are doing. Writing a new thread is going to draw crabs.
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Hello xda. I'm about to root my SGS2 with this thread. If there is a better method, please let me know.
What I would like to know is how can I backup the original ROM my phone came with? In case I don't like a ROM I try in the future, I would like to restore it with Odin. Are the files available here or can I do it myself?
Android version : 2.3.3
Baseband version : I9100MUGKG2
Kernel version : [email protected] #2
Build number : GINGERBREAD.UGKG2
Thanks for helping!
unforgixen said:
Hello xda. I'm about to root my SGS2 with this thread. If there is a better method, please let me know.
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Yes, that thread is the best choice of root IMO.
Just pick the proper kernel matching to your firmware and you're pretty much set.
unforgixen said:
What I would like to know is how can I backup the original ROM my phone came with? In case I don't like a ROM I try in the future, I would like to restore it with Odin. Are the files available here or can I do it myself?
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For one, if you root using CF-Root you also get the CWM recovery.
Boot into recovery mode (vol-up + home + power) and you get options to backup and restore you current FW/ROM and data.
With this you can always directely revert back to the backedup state.
Then again, there is also Intratech's amazing thread of stock FWs / ROMs.
It's likely you find your original stock ROM in there, that you can flash with Odin to a clean install.
And which zip file should I take?
We really need a root guide / flashing guide for newbies.
I switched from the milestone and rooting / flashing seems a bit confusing with the custom kernels and all that.
My milestone had a locked bootloader so i never was introduced to flashing kernels ><
unforgixen said:
And which zip file should I take?
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Go to Settings -> About Phone, scroll all the way down and look for "Kernel Version".
You'll find something XXKE7 or XXKG2 or similar there.
THAT is build of the CF-Root kernel you need.
1xinfusion said:
We really need a root guide / flashing guide for newbies.
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Hmm.... there's usually have pretty detailed instructions in the threads and there's also howtos/guides/faqs floating around....
What exately is it you feel is missing from those, i.e. what should be (in more detail) covered in such a howto thread?
the stock rom (ugkg2) for bell/virgin in canada is no where to b found now, i dont think u can un-root once u root
If your'e totally feeling unsure about how to root even after you read about the threads. You can watch rooting videos. I believe there is one in Italian (dunnno how that helps, but hey ) in the thread named:
[ROM + Guide]Official i9100 KE7/KE8/KF1/KF3/KF4/KF3/KG1/KG2 download and Root Guide.
It's under the Original Android Development forums.
I would skip step 10 though if you want to keep CWM. Also, search youtube for root videos. I recommend watching Mobiletechvideos, Samjpelle, or thecooloser. They're pretty fun to watch and they provide lots of tutorials. Hope this helps/
I couldn't find an answer on the threads. I rooted my at&t last night w entropy512s one click kernel and root. Well I'm new to the phone tech so it took me a while. I now cannot use any of the market Hotspot apps to run my tablet off my s2 wifi. I could before the root and from what I was told it should be easier to do this after rooting. Am I missing something? Is there a special way I have to do it now? I'm so confused.
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
I'm not familiar with those applications. I don't know any reason they would not work. And it's not clear from your post what exactly the problem is. You mean you can't install them, or that they do not produce a wifi signal even though installed?
Anyway, almost all custom roms include portable wi-fi hotspot, as well as usb tethering and sometimes bluetooth tethering. Since you have rooted, why don't you go ahead and pick a custom rom and put that on. Problem solved.
There is a good guide linked in my signature.
Yeah, once you have a custom rom, just use the built-in tethering. Works great for tablets.
Yea I can install them, I've tried a few of them and none put out a wifi signal. I don't know what rom I should flash yet. Since I did the entropy512s one click root+ kernel I understand that the kernel is gingerbread, does that mean I need a gingerbread rom? I was hoping for the latest, greatest build. Any guidance is GREATLY appreciated as it took me hour just to root. Lol
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
nednerbish said:
Yea I can install them, I've tried a few of them and none put out a wifi signal. I don't know what rom I should flash yet. Since I did the entropy512s one click root+ kernel I understand that the kernel is gingerbread, does that mean I need a gingerbread rom? I was hoping for the latest, greatest build. Any guidance is GREATLY appreciated as it took me hour just to root. Lol
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
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Since you used Entropy512's package to root, you have a stock kernel. In order to install custom firmware, you need to first install a custom kernel that contains ClockworkMod Recovery onto your phone. That kernel must be Gingerbread. However, once you have the kernel and CWM installed, you can then flash any firmware you choose, Gingerbread, ICS or JB.
The guide which is the first link in my signature contains all the info you need.
Fantastic. Thank you so much for your time. I will try first chance I can.
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
I will give you two pieces of advice:
1: Follow the instructions given to you by Creepy (and any instructions in the OP of ROMS) to the T.
2: Read then read some more. When you're done with that, read it all over again. Afterwards, follow step 2 again. This goes for searching about any issue you may come across.
Have fun, this device is really amazing once you figure out more about it
Clay
Team Pirate
Sent from my Buttery Smooth PINK SGH-i777
I thank you. I will. I'm so confused about this stuff but it seems the more I read I am really UNDERSTANDING what it means. But it takes about 10 read throughs.
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
Ok I was told to get entropys dd kernel since it had cwm with it. I guess thats the next step correct?
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
Use creepy's guide Ned! You need to figure out what your next step is.
Im on the mobile tapatalk (on vacation), So i cant use my computer to reaserch the xda site easily. Im trying to learn as much as possibe before i get home and actually do it.
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
Good plan. When you get the cwm kernel, do a nandroid backup then pick any rom you like... (cm10 nightly just came out, if you like jellybean)
AOKP by Task650 is another JB alternative.
Which is better you ask? Gonna have to try them both! They both offer stability and great user experience for most who try them. Maybe you're a GB or an ICS kinda guy though!
Clay
Team Pirate
Sent from my Buttery Smooth PINK SGH-i777
It really doesn't matter much which kernel you choose for the next step, because it's only on your phone for a short time. Assuming you rooted with the Gingerbread stock plus root package, then you need a custom Gingerbread kernel which has ClockworkMod Recovery. I believe the links in my guide for the kernels are still working links.
The root I did said it was root + kernel. I take it the one with the entropy512 one click root+ kernel doesnt include the cwm. Im sorry im jist trying to understand the whole process not just do it. Alot of what i read doesnt click. Loke when I rooted it took me 6+ hours because I didnt know you want to save the file not open it when downldng it. also I read the deleting the tethermanager2.apk will open wifi/tether. True?
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
Forget i asked. I re read your comment. Ok its a stock kernel. So it wouldnt. I understand. A stock kernel probably would make it easier to return to stock. right?
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nednerbish said:
Forget i asked. I re read your comment. Ok its a stock kernel. So it wouldnt. I understand. A stock kernel probably would make it easier to return to stock. right?
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
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Essentially, yes, but if you're going for custom ROMs, that's not what you want. There are easy ways of getting back to stock if all else fails.
You gotta know what you want first, before you move forward. I know you want tethering to work, and people here have recommended moving to a custom ROM because tethering does not seem to work for you on rooted, stock ROM and stock kernel. So do you want a custom ROM instead (you'll lose some of your current data via that route)? Or do you not care about ROMs and you just want wifi tethering to work now that you're rooted?
Assuming you want just the latter of the two options, I would recommend that you first try a custom kernel (this is different from a custom ROM, but note most custom ROMs include a custom kernel upon install). You mentioned Entropy's Daily Driver Gingerbread kernel, which is a great one. I'd recommend installing it and seeing if that fixes your wifi tethering problem. To install, use Mobile Odin lite version; you can find that apk in Creepy's guide. Download and save the zip from Entropy's DD thread, then extract the zImage file from it (make sure to use the name "zImage", no file extension, important) and move that to your phone via USB mounting. After that, in Mobile Odin lite navigate to the zImage file and flash it; viola, you now have Entropy's custom Gingerbread kernel and stock GB ROM. All custom kernels include ClockworkMod (no other way to get it), so you have that too.
If the custom kernel alone does not fix your wifi tethering problem, then maybe it's time to move to a custom ROM. With CWM, you can flash anything (ROMs, kernels, what have you) much more easily, but we'll get to that after you get the kernel, which is part of the process anyway.
These instructions are all repeated in paragraph 3a of Creepy's guide, and more information is written there, so I would recommend reading it thoroughly so you do understand. I know it's frustrating at first, but you'll get it, and you seem like the type to eventually get it right and understand what you're doing.
THANK YOU!!! I will try that tonight. That was very helpful info. So I CAN do this right from phone the? I saw there were some Apps that can do stuff like that but wasn't sure if they worked. I think I saw one linked to the superuser app. Ill keep you updated
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
I also want a new rom also. I'm just trying to get there. LOL
Sent from a still, small voice with help from my Galaxy s2.
[Chinese accent] Have patience, Grasshopper.
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
NomenNescio11 said:
Hi!
I was hesitant to open a new thread, especially since I watched the noob video before registration. But since I really want to make sure that what I am doing is correct, I have decided to post this.
I have SGS2-I9100 with ICS (so my firmware version is XWLPD). I will be using this tutorial to root my phone (How to Root Galaxy S2 i9100! [ICS][Android 4.0+] -on galaxys2root dot com) I am familiar with the basic terminology and also understand the principles of rooting. However, I do have a question about which CF-kernel am I supposed to flash. I found two of those (v5.3 and v5.4):
From the tutorial (i can't post outside links) - v5.3
And from Android authority - v5.4
Which one should i use and are they both ok with XWLPD firmwares?
(And don't I need an original kernel after the rooting? With previous tutorials, there was always an insecure and a secure kernel)
And after the device is rooted, what is the best thing to do? I am thinking: first I would flash Clockworkmod Recovery 4.0.1.4 (and backup my original ROM), and then install TITANIUM BACKUP for contacts, apps etc. Is that good?
I really appreciate all your help!
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I am not sure about CF-Root, but I recommend siyah kernels because its safer. It should also work with your firmware version. If you are on 4.0.4, best not to have CF-Root and wipe data through CWM since you might brick your phone. CWM also comes with siyah
Sent from my potato.
I have 4.0.3.
Thank you for your answer!
however...
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, this has confused me a little.
So instead of CF-kernel I should use Siyah kernel? (@ gohkanmoral dot com right?). And then flash it with ODIN 1.85. And that is it?
And CWM is allready a part of the kernel, so if power off my phone then i can reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery by holding down Volume Down, Home button, and Power button together?
I am sorry for my lack of understanding.
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Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from www.gohkanmoral.com ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
Sun90 said:
Yes, u can use Siyah kernel V4.1.5 from wwwgohkanmoralcom ( u should Dwnld the file from 'Download Tar (for Odin) link).
this kernel will root ur phone running Ics 4.0.3 and will also install the latest 6.x Recovery and also a dedicated 'CWM' app in ur app drawer which u can use to boot into recovery
Ps- its always better to clarify if in doubt rather than getting Stuck!!
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Thank you a million!! I would have surely downloaded v5.0. Well, I guess it is time to give it a try. I'll report when it is done. Hope this works!
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
NomenNescio11 said:
Well, it worked like a charm! )
Now all I have to do is install a custom ROM.
Thank you again!
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If you have problems while installing custom ROMs you can always ask in this thread and not creating a new one. Good luck
Sent from my potato.
the saga continues...custom roms...
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
Your original ROM doesn't matter. Just make sure your kernel supports the custom ROM then it will work.
Sent from my potato running a potato.
NomenNescio11 said:
So, I played with the root apps for a while, freezing bloatware etc.
Now it is time to install a custom ROM. So I went to INDEX of ROMs page. So since I have ICS 4.0.3, I can choose any of those? What is my best option? Use one of the Samsung based roms?
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the best way to say what is your best option is to try ROM by ROM
seriously, read the descriptions and choose the one that fits your needs, but before flashing new roms always do a nandroid backup, so you can restore your previous rom in case of troubles or if you just not like the new one
Ok...Yep im a newbie and yep ive looked in the forums but im getting confused..
Phone :Samsung Galaxy s2 i9100 running 4,0.4 kernal version XWLPT.
Ive rooted the phone using the method 1 on this guide.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Now im looking to install cyanogenmod but i dont want a bricked phone so was wondering if anyone cleverer then me can give me a quick guide of how to install as all of the guides are getting confusing lol
Cheers for you help in advance...
Now that you have rooted your phone, you can install CWM. CWM (short for ClockworkMod) is a custom recovery menu which allows you to install any custom ROM packaged as a zip file. Refer to part 2 in the tutorial you followed to install CWM. I'd also flash another kernel such as Siyah (thanks to gokhanmoral) to make sure you can't brick your phone. That stock kernel you have is dangerous and you must get rid of it before doing the data wipe required to install CM.
Once you've done that, grab a CyanogenMod build and install it from the CWM recovery. You should of course place the zip file on your internal storage first. Make sure to follow the instructions here.
By the way, there's a "Q&A" section for this device, so please try to ask your questions there, they should get answered faster and by more people if you do that.
Cheers tydem..i thought the kernel in mine was prone to bricking...ill flash the one that you recommeded and see how it goes
just to add to that.. do we have to update Modems as well? can we update them?
No.
Yes.
xD3S1x said:
just to add to that.. do we have to update Modems as well? can we update them?
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Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Hello guys, since I'm not really a rooting expert (previously I rooted a motorola device), I would like to ask for some advices regarding rooting our S3 because I have only one phone and I can't afford to brick it.
1. So basically I'm referring to the guide here. However, that rooting guide is for Samsung Galaxy S3 on I9300XXUGNA7 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, which is different from my build number (I've checked software update on my device over OTA and Kies3 but it says I have the latest firmware), will it works for my phone? Also in the guide it says to use odin3 v3.09, however in CF_auto_root page here it says to use odin3 v1.85, so which one is working for my device or which one is better?
2. Next I would like to ask is it necessary to install CWM recovery to replace the stock one? After searching around, I found that there are some people who installed CWM recovery even before rooting, is that even possible? So basically to install CMW recovery I think I will follow the steps here, is this working for my device?
3. Okay I know this is the dumbest question... but is there anything else I need to do after the above 2 steps (flashing kernel, modem etc.)?
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
tallman43 said:
You are posting in the wrong section my friend you need to post your question here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help << you will find you will get alot more replies...Ask a mod to move your post....
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Oops I see... thanks for telling!
nikctsh said:
Oops I see... thanks for telling!
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Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
nikctsh said:
Guys I know this is long but PLEASE don't freak out! I really need some advice from you experts on this! I hope you could spend your time reading everything here and give me some advices! Thanks!
Phone details:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.3
Baseband version: I9300DXUGNB1
Build number: JSS15J.I9300XXUGNA5
Thank you very much for spending your time reading my post. I hope you can clear those doubts for me!
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Flashing your phone in any way doesn't guarantee not bricking it, see this thread
Scroll down to the quoted section headed Quick Root from there
Download Odin
Download CF-AutoRoot for your phone
Read the link on rooting
It is really straight forward just read up on it but don't read too much into it a frighten yourself
tallman43 said:
Glad to see you in the right place now
Have a look at this thread >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 << it may help you answer a few questions...
Also if you are planning to flash custom roms you do not need to root if you are doing it to mod your phone only then you will need to root..
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Great that thread helps a lot! I cleared most of my doubts now, but one more question please, after rooting, I wished to install ported apps like S5 launcher and accuweather, and in order to install these I need to flash from recovery. Is it possible to flash this using stock recovery? Or I need to install custom recovery like CMW?
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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boomboomer said:
You can't install anything with stock recovery, you'll need a custom recovery.
Make sure you have a full nandroid and efs backup before you flash anything -ported apps can break the framework and produce bootloops.
Seriously though, all this information is available in the sticky or by searching -why do need people to write it all out for you?
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Thanks for your information. I did search around and try to understand the things myself, but still there are some doubts remain, that's why I opened this thread hoping that someone can clear the doubts for me. This is my only phone and I really can't afford another (I'm from a low-income family), I just want to make sure everything is alright so that I don't mess up my device. Thanks for your understanding
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Don't use rom manager, it can soft brick your phone.
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Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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fatcarrotcake said:
If this is relevant for Samsung galaxy s3, I got this done the other day using Odin to unlock and root, ran the root app to confirm root. The ROM manager to found CWM recovery flash. So far all good, should take 5 mins in all but an hour in prep and homework.
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Wow, that's great. By saying unlock, do you mean unlock the bootloader? Wait, is the bootloader locked in our S3?
AlexVat said:
Hello! I agree that it would be better NOT to use Rom Manager. Many users had problems because of it. The safest way, in my opinion, is to flash a custom kernel using Odin. For example, I had stock rom and used Odin to flash boeffla kernel (not advertising it, just saying what I did) because that kernel had both a .tar version and a .zip one. I downloaded the .tar version and flashed it with Odin by putting the .tar file in the PDA column. That's for root.
For recovery I'm using PhilZTouch and I love it. It supports both JB and KK roms and that is preety cool. Also it's full touch so I don't need to stress my hardware buttons. It's also available as .tar file so you can flash it with Odin just like the kernel.
That's how I'd recommend anyone to root and install a custom recovery on a Sammy phone because I believe it's the safest way. PS: before launching Odin make sure the phone is NOT connected to the PC and that Kies isn't running in the background (use Task Manager to check) Goodluck! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
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Thanks! Will check out PhilZTouch recovery :fingers-crossed:
Currently struggling with deodexing/odexing the stock rom, after reading around I can differentiate between the odex and deodex rom, still digging on how to deodex a rom though (since I want to install some S5 mods). After searching around, it seems like titanium backup can do the deodexing/odexing just nice Gonna do some more preparation, hopefully I can have my device rooted by this week
You could flash PhilZ Recovery and make a nand backup of your rom. This way you'd have an emergency copy if something goes wrong or if you break something in the system. Just my thought
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