When I opened CMW i got a pop up saying that my CF-Root was a lower version lol. Im pretty sure i was using 6.3 so did I do something wrong? Is there a way for me to determine what my version of CF-Root is?
these are the steps ive taken
- Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
- Download and unzip the CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-SGS3-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold volume-down + home + power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
CF-Root 6.3,This stuff is made for the GT-I9300.... And is the latest version CF-Root 6.3 . How does the device to say that CF-Root 6.3 is a lower version.....
hey I have inslld old cf root now I want to insll new cfroot then I have to follow same steps ? only pda file will be a new cf root right?
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Is there a way to determine what version my apps are? like if i wanna know what version of cf-root i have. also how do i install the cf-root again? can i do it in the galaxy?
Apps usually have version in settings about .
ROOT as per instructions .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
jje
where can i locate the app so that i can view its version
Does anyone know how to determine the CF-Root in my android? if not is it ok to reroot it if I have already rooted it(hope I dont have to do this again)?
anthony001 said:
Does anyone know how to determine the CF-Root in my android? if not is it ok to reroot it if I have already rooted it(hope I dont have to do this again)?
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you would be better off to re root with latest version .
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Hi forum
I just purchase a Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB No SD card version that comes preinstalled with Android 3.1 and it feels sluggish in use to put it midly.
Now I purchased the unit as an upgrade for my Galaxy Tab 7" which already runs the excellent Overcome Rom. I remember rooting and installing was extremely simple and easy but it has been a long while since I've done any such thing.
I'm looking for a complete guide to install the newest Overcome Rom for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and unfortunately the guide on the Overcome site is currently down for maintenance and I'm not allowed to post in the Overcome thread here on the site. I need help rooting the unit as well as I figure it's required to install the rom.
I'll appreciate any help.
Thanks in advance.
Root using the guide in the dev section.
Once rooted, move the ROM to your root folder (sdcard/ )
Hold down power + Vol down, release power at the splash (still holding VD).
select recovery
select to install from zip
reboot after flashing
RootzFan said:
Root using the guide in the dev section.
Once rooted, move the ROM to your root folder (sdcard/ )
Hold down power + Vol down, release power at the splash (still holding VD).
select recovery
select to install from zip
reboot after flashing
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No need to root first. Also, you need CWM recovery before you can install the zip.
So, what you really need to do is:
1) Use Odin to flash CWM recovery (to get to download mode, hold power + vol down until you see a screen with two pictures - right one is download, left one is recovery. You select one by pressing vol up)
2) Plug the Tab into your PC or use a sharing program to copy the Overcome zip file to /sdcard/ of your device (it's the root directory if you open it up on windows, where folders like "Movies", "Downloads", "Pictures" etc. are).
3) Go to recovery, wipe data to insure a clean install, then proceed to flash the .zip
4) Give it a few minutes for first boot
Also, you might want to take a backup before you flash Overcomes .zip, just to be safe and if you ever want to go back to your original stock
All needed files can be found in the thread.
PS: Also, Overcome comes prerooted, so after flashing you'll have root. Make sure to run Superuser once before you try to give root to anything though.
Thank you so much both of you for the quick and informative answers.
Nightmarebadger.
Can you briefly explain how I flash with Odin correctly?
Do I only need the file called 002002-Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6.zip, when flashing or to I need to include other files as well?
wouldnt you need to change the kernal too?
Follow the guide in the dev section I referenced.... after you have CWR (or overstocks) you can then flash the ROM.
Doesn't flashing a modded firmware with odin effect your flashcounter
bias_hjorth said:
Thank you so much both of you for the quick and informative answers.
Nightmarebadger.
Can you briefly explain how I flash with Odin correctly?
Do I only need the file called 002002-Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6.zip, when flashing or to I need to include other files as well?
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Now I'm not 100% on this because it's been a while since I flashed CWM on my Tab so you might want to look up some guides or wait for someone else to explain it step by step.
First of all if you want to flash via Odin you need the .tar file, not the .zip one. You might even be able to flash the .zip with the stock recovery, but I wouldn't know (I didn't try it that way and the guide I was using said to use Odin). Here comes the part that I'm not really sure about - where exactly do you need to put the .tar - [Edit] seems you need to put it under PDA
And even though Overcome comes with their version of CWM recovery, a "normal" one should do the trick also - so you can just follow one of the guides on the net to put that one on your tab. When you flash Overcome ROM it'll also flash their version of CWM anyway.
As for the kernel, Overcome comes with stock kernel - if you want anything extra (OC for instance) you will want to flash pershoots kernel with CWM.
I'm grateful for all the help you guys have been giving.
For future reference how to use Odin is right here :
Flashing a Custom Recovery●►
Go into the same root folder as before.
Double click the root application named "Odin3_v1.85.exe"
Select PDA
Double click the clockworkmod recovery file labeled "recovery-cwm_4.0.0.4-sam-tab-10.1.tar.md5" to select it.
Click Start
Once it is complete, you can close the program
The root folder comes from a root.zip which is located in this thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239185
I give flashing a go. Thanks again for your help
Has anybody tried flashing Overcome ROM on SGH-T859?
Hi guys sorry if this has already been explained but I am the epitomization of a noob.
Anyways I have an S2 which I updated to ICS 4.0.3 via KIES and I would like to root it.
Could you direct me to a thread or explain how?
root you rom with siyah kernel (see my sign for siyah kernel link )
then download Extweaks for kernel modifications
CF Root
Google CF Root and follow the instructions to the letter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
That's what I used after a few failed attempts with other options. The advantage of this method is that other than root it doesn't change anything else on the system. No new kernels with potential to brick etc.
Just the other day I tried that method, it worked. Anyway, download Siyah Kernel and use Odin to flash it.
Steps:
1. Download http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v3.0/Siyah-v3.4.tar
2. Put your phone into download mode (press volume down + home button + power) at the same time.
3. Open Odin (Google Odin 1.85 and download it).
4. Connect the usb cable to the device and computer while Odin is open and it will show in the white box as added.
5. Click select next to PDA in Odin and select the kernel (the tar file) and start.
You will now have root access and Clockworkmod Recovery.
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scayre32 said:
Google CF Root and follow the instructions to the letter.
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My phone is stock UK ICS 4.0.3 (Base firmware I9100XWLP7)
Would it be the correct assumption that I need to download this file:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Load it into Odin (PDA) and with my phone in download mode and click start?
Also does USB debugging have to be enabled?
does USB debugging have to be enabled?
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no you won't have to enalble USB debuging (not require via download mode )
My phone is stock UK ICS 4.0.3 (Base firmware I9100XWLP7)
Would it be the correct assumption that I need to download this file:
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
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yes go for it
(but still you better flash siyah kernel due to it is always latest not like CF which is way more old and no touch recovery and huge batter hog due to old busybox )
This is the message I keep getting when trying to flash new ROM or update existing ROM
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed.
...
MistahBungle said:
Turn off verify signatures in recovery settings (install zip from sdcard/toggle signature verification in the version of CWRecovery I'm currently using).
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How do I do that?
In recovery! He said how to do it!
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boki9999 said:
In recovery! He said how to do it!
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I dont get any option in Recovery
reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
I dont get anything about signatures
If you are on gingerbread then check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
If you are on ICs then check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
download the one you flash through ODIN and this will root your phone and give you extra options on your recovery, one being install zip from sd card which allows you to flash a rom
Remember google is your friend.
buttwad said:
If you are on gingerbread then check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
If you are on ICs then check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
download the one you flash through ODIN and this will root your phone and give you extra options on your recovery, one being install zip from sd card which allows you to flash a rom
Remember google is your friend.
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Thanks for the link
I am completly lost now.
I managed to root my phone last year without any problems but now it's all going over my head
Its fairly easy when you have done it a few times. You need to grab the version of cf root that corresponds to the firmware on your phone (settings/about phone)
Then boot odin, connect your phone and than flash the CF root into the PDA section, thats it..nothing else. Then reboot the phone.
Instructions - ODIN (long)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
Taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
Dont fret it will get sorted, just think laterally and read, read again then read agin to make sure you got it. That link will tell you all you need to know on rooting and getting the cmw working.
Good luck!
buttwad said:
Its fairly easy when you have done it a few times. You need to grab the version of cf root that corresponds to the firmware on your phone (settings/about phone)
Then boot odin, connect your phone and than flash the CF root into the PDA section, thats it..nothing else. Then reboot the phone.
Instructions - ODIN (long)
- Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
- Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start ODIN
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar
- Put your phone in download mode
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure repartition is NOT checked
- Click the START button
- Wait for the phone to reboot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
Taken from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399.
Dont fret it will get sorted, just think laterally and read, read again then read agin to make sure you got it. That link will tell you all you need to know on rooting and getting the cmw working.
Good luck!
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Done but the kernel is the same as before, don't understand why as I have flashed a couple through Odin.
Should I just flash a new Rom? If so what's the best?
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Are you sure it's ClockworkMod recovery your using? It doesn't sound so.
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nicholas1520 said:
Are you sure it's ClockworkMod recovery your using? It doesn't sound so.
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I flashed this through odin?
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_NEE_KI4-v4.1-CWM4.zip
Ok, can you tell us what rom/firmware you are settings/about phone tell us the android version and build number as you could be using the incorrect cf root for your firmware.
buttwad said:
Ok, can you tell us what rom/firmware you are settings/about phone tell us the android version and build number as you could be using the incorrect cf root for your firmware.
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please see screenshot
You were just using stock 2e recovery that needs signed files
Now that you have cf root, your recovery is cwm (3e)
You should be able to flash your roms
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Do you recommend a new Roman which I should use?
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I would try and flash this one into the PDA via ODIN
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip
As I mentioned you may have tried the wrong cf root file. You will need the one for your firmware XXKI3.
Give that a try.
buttwad said:
I would try and flash this one into the PDA via ODIN
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KI3-42-v4.2-CWM4.zip
As I mentioned you may have tried the wrong cf root file. You will need the one for your firmware XXKI3.
Give that a try.
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Do I just flash, won't lose anything will I?
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Flashed using odin but the kernal version is the same as the screen shot
This will be my first time to root, all I know is you use odin and when you root you can do alot more things with you device, such as overclocking and having custom ROMS. Im worried I will damage my phone/brick it, im already running XXELL4 unbranded 4.1.2.
This website shows how to root with the same firmware as I have, would I be okay if I follow this? android.gs/update-galaxy-s3-official-jelly-bean-4-1-2-xxell4-premium-suite/
To root use the chain fire method, boot into download mode, and flash through your pc. You are rooted and have custom recovery installed.
Nothing is wiped
Device won't brick as long as you flash the correct files
Your device won't be upgraded in terms of ROM, modem etc
You can now follow the guide on the website.
Helps?
Before rooting I recommend backing up your media to PC, syncing contacts with Google if they're not on sim card.
When rooted make a nan droid and have a copy on PC/extSD just in case.
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Yeah all I want to do is root and overclock, im not really bothered about custom roms and that
Use chainfires root method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Breakdown:
-Install Odin
-Boot device into download mode (hold vol down+home+power) and proceed (volume up)
-USB to PC
-Open Odin, if [COM:13] for example shows your device is visible, if not install Kies from Samsung for drivers and reboot pc
- check Auto Reboot and F reset time !ONLY!
-click PDA and select the CF-Root file (.tar extension after extracting .zip)
-start
-7 seconds later 'PASS' you are rooted, recovery installed
-Safe to remove USB now
For overclocking rights:
-Boot phone like normal paste a kernel zip that supports overclocking I.e siyah kernel v1.8.6 (Google for Gokhan's site)
-Boot into recovery volume up+home+power
-Install zip > select the zip location. Done. Reboot
-Install app (ie SetCPU, Nofrills) which allows over clocking. Remember to grant root access.
Safe over clock up to 1.6/1.7ghz.
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Okay cool thanks mate, so when I follow the overclocking method do I use odin to install this kernal? Because im not sure what a kernal is and how id put it on my phone?
Mate is this method the same as what you said?
genius-tips.com/how-to-root-xxell4-android-4-1-2-on-galaxy-s3-i9300/
AndroidS3 said:
Okay cool thanks mate, so when I follow the overclocking method do I use odin to install this kernal? Because im not sure what a kernal is and how id put it on my phone?
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http://www.gokhanmoral.com/
Download version 1.8.6 onto device
Flash zip through recovery
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Ohh so I do it all on my device? Not pc
Yes, zips can be flashed through recovery.
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Ohh I see okay mate, because im new to rooting im just worried abour bricking and pretty much destroying the phone
I*have an android version 2.3.4 and does not search for me and yet sgsII update has already JB long. What to do to have searched this update? CSC changed even with the KOR on the XEO and still nothing ... Please help!
DarNex said:
I*have an android version 2.3.4 and does not search for me and yet sgsII update has already JB long. What to do to have searched this update? CSC changed even with the KOR on the XEO and still nothing ... Please help!
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If you are having trouble to search for the latest updates for your s2, I suggest going on samfirmware and search for the latest update(google it, open the website, click check for firmware and select details accordingly.). You will need to make a samfirmware account but after that, you can download the file. The .zip file that you download must be flashed with ODIN.
If you don't know how to install this .zip file using odin, follow these steps:
1. Extract the download firmware making sure that you extract the .tar file from the .zip
2. Open ODIN, if you haven't downloaded it yet, google it and click the xda link.
3. Plug in you phone into your computer making sure it is in download mode (press and hold volume down, home, power)
4. Click on the PDA button and locate the .tar firmware file and select it.
5. Click start
6. Once it says successful, your phone will reboot. Quickly make your phone boot into recovery mode(volume up, home, power)
7. Once you are in the recovery menu, navigate the menu with volume buttons and select and confirm factory reset and wipe cache partition (this will delete your apps, but your files will be kept.
8. Reboot your phone then voila, your phone has the latest stock firmware!
I*can not use Odin because my computer does not search the phone.
DarNex said:
I*can not use Odin because my computer does not search the phone.
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Even on download mode? If yes, I suggest using mobile odin and download the files, then put the on your phones internal memory. You should try custom stock roms like Neat rom since a lot of the bloat ware from samsung can be removed. I think to do both steps, your phone needs to be pre-rooted. So you will need to download an app that will root your phone. Search on xda (and search on google) for easy root methods or root app. With custom rom method (and after rooting your phone), you will need to install it using CWM or TWRP recovery (volume up, home, power)
But I do not know how to make root android 2.3.4 without a computer.
DarNex said:
But I do not know how to make root android 2.3.4 without a computer.
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Easy, just download the root app( try framaroot) on xda using your phone and install that app, making sure unknown sources are allowed, then run it, tap the required exploit then, you're done. You can download the custom rom using your phone too. But, if you don't want to use your computer, this will take longer to do. Since your phone is now rooted, you can also use mobile odin too! For custom stock rom (4.1.2 neat rom), you will need to use rom manager, download the latest recovery for s2 then install it. After, you need to download a Jelly bean kernel onto your phone's internal storage (search for apolo kernel by Pedestre), then download the custom rom into your phones internal storage. Using the steps I've said before, go into recovery mode, then:
Press install from zip, select whichever storage location you downloaded your files in, select the JB kernel, then once it installs, your phone will reboot. You will notice your phone will not boot properly and will restart back into the recovery. Once booting back into recovery, install the neat rom zip file and then the aroma installer will pop up with all the options you can choose from.
I can not use the computer because the computer does not detect the phone. And I'd like to stock JB 4.1.2, does not want a custom rom. and how to write it stock JB by mobile odin? And if mobil odin must be PRO or lite?
DarNex said:
I can not use the computer because the computer does not detect the phone. And I'd like to stock JB 4.1.2, does not want a custom rom. and how to write it stock JB by mobile odin? And if mobil odin must be PRO or lite?
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Then you will still need to do the rooting of your phone. When you download the stock official rom from a website like samfirmware (onto your phones internal storage), you will need to extract it with rar for android (you need to extract the .tar file). Then you basically need to open the odin mobile app, select the pda file then your phone should do install the stock rom. Sorry about saying to download mobile odin from the play store, I forgot chainfire (the dev) made it so you needed to download the .apk file from xda: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2719771&d=1398965576 The one on the play store was an optional payment to support the dev.
I'll try. Is odin mobile is safe?
DarNex said:
I'll try. Is odin mobile is safe?
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As long as you select the right file for the right usage. (E.g PDA for phone software, etc) if you follow my steps, your phone should be all good. Just make sure you have enough battery during the process.
what about the bootloader? On another forum I asked was it said that the renovation of GB / ICS to JB need to update the bootloader.
DarNex said:
what about the bootloader? On another forum I asked was it said that the renovation of GB / ICS to JB need to update the bootloader.
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The boot loader should already come with the stock rom package. When I flashed stock ics on my device, it automatically downgraded the bootloader for me. Note: sometimes, stock firmware packages can have more than one file included, but they have the uses stated at the end of the file name.
So this means that you do not need the bootloader I upgrade I can immediately upload the stock JB?
DarNex said:
So this means that you do not need the bootloader I upgrade I can immediately upload the stock JB?
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Once again. The bootloader is automatically updated during the upgrade process. No additional steps required to update bootloader. So yes, you can just flash JB immediately.
And if he needs to upload cwm rom for mobile odin?
DarNex said:
And if he needs to upload cwm rom for mobile odin?
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Sorry. I don't understand what you're saying.
Longer valid ive loaded the system works!