Hello, I rooted my phone with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 (quick root) but I think I can't update my firmware, I heard there is a way by rooting with latest chainfire insecure kernel or something like that, how am I supposed to re-root when my phone is already rooted?
Just follow the instructions again.
Fire up Odin and flash the newest kernel.
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Greetings,
I rooted my note using Da_G's process which worked great. I then tried to "unroot" it using the kernel pda-odin-att-stock-kernel.tar and it appears to be still rooted (Titanum Backup still gets root privs). Do I need to flash the 400MB .rar to remove root?
Thanks,
Bugly
I believe you need to follow the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506330
Don't forget the factory reset at the end.
Thanks for the reply...
I did use that particular process but since I only flashed the kernel to root it shouldn't I only have to flash the stock kernel to unroot?
Bugly
bugly said:
Thanks for the reply...
I did use that particular process but since I only flashed the kernel to root it shouldn't I only have to flash the stock kernel to unroot?
Bugly
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No because a kernal by itself doesn't provide root. If you read Da_G's original post it says that the kernal runs an auto-root script on /system. That is where the root takes place. That is why when you flash only the kernal your system is still rooted. You must flash stock system as well.
Okay... that explains it...
Thanks for the help...
One more question if I might... If I just flash the kernel does this set things up for a successful OTA upgrade?
Thanks...
It's only guaranteed you will get OTA updates if the phone is completely stock. Sometimes rooting alone will still allow you to get OTA updates, but from what I've heard, it's very hit or miss.
However, if the trend continues from what was done with the Samsung Captivate, then any serious update for the phone will be via Kies and not OTA anyway.
I have recently rooted my gs2 and am running the latest Siyah kernel on the stock ics rom. After installing Rom Manager and installing the oneclickuser recovery (or something like that) in Rom Manager, I began a backup of my current (stock ICS) rom via Rom Manager. It began to restart the phone and then....blank. Now all I can get to appear is the gs2 logo/orange triangle screen for several seconds before going blank again. I would really appreciate some immediate assistance. Thank you.
Should have read first, why are you using Rom Manager? How many threads does there have to be about this?
I'm going to jump in here before you start getting all sorts of "don't use rom manager" and "search first" and similar answers.
You can't use rom manager successfully as you just learned, but you are not bricked. Your phone is recoverable.
I'm not certain exactly what became damaged in the firmware, but most likely the only option you have is to use Odin to flash the stock firmware and start over. Please follow one of my guides which will give you all the information you need, and assuming you want to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery, then use the guide for installing custom binaries without incrementing the flash counter.
The only way to get ClockworkMod Recovery on the SGSII is to install a custom kernel containing it, and you need to be rooted to do that. That is the only way you will get a nandroid backup of your phone.
creepyncrawly said:
I'm going to jump in here before you start getting all sorts of "don't use rom manager" and "search first" and similar answers.
You can't use rom manager successfully as you just learned, but you are not bricked. Your phone is recoverable.
I'm not certain exactly what became damaged in the firmware, but most likely the only option you have is to use Odin to flash the stock firmware and start over. Please follow one of my guides which will give you all the information you need, and assuming you want to root and install ClockworkMod Recovery, then use the guide for installing custom binaries without incrementing the flash counter.
The only way to get ClockworkMod Recovery on the SGSII is to install a custom kernel containing it, and you need to be rooted to do that. That is the only way you will get a nandroid backup of your phone.
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Thanks for your help. I have been trying to locate the stock ICS ROM package on the forums but have had no luck thus far. Can you possibly point me to the stock ICS ROM?
Using Odin, I will essentially be flashing a new (stock) ROM over the existing stock ROM and Siyah kernel? I am just trying to figure out what parts of your "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter" guide are applicable to my situation...seeing how I am technically already rooted.
DeltaA87 said:
Thanks for your help. I have been trying to locate the stock ICS ROM package on the forums but have had no luck thus far. Can you possibly point me to the stock ICS ROM?
Using Odin, I will essentially be flashing a new (stock) ROM over the existing stock ROM and Siyah kernel? I am just trying to figure out what parts of your "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter" guide are applicable to my situation...seeing how I am technically already rooted.
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If you need to use Odin then you need to download a stock firmware from the download repository.
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Phalanx7621 said:
If you need to use Odin then you need to download a stock firmware from the download repository.
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Okay, I have located "I777UCLE5 Stock Binaries (Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich)" from the Download Repository. Is it ideal for me to flash the firmware version containing OR excluding the boot.bin primitive bootloader? Both options are available.
DeltaA87 said:
Thanks for your help. I have been trying to locate the stock ICS ROM package on the forums but have had no luck thus far. Can you possibly point me to the stock ICS ROM?
Using Odin, I will essentially be flashing a new (stock) ROM over the existing stock ROM and Siyah kernel? I am just trying to figure out what parts of your "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter" guide are applicable to my situation...seeing how I am technically already rooted.
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I think you can find what you need in creepy's sig
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DeltaA87 said:
Okay, I have located "I777UCLE5 Stock Binaries (Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich)" from the Download Repository. Is it ideal for me to flash the firmware version containing OR excluding the boot.bin primitive bootloader? Both options are available.
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Without the bootloader. You shouldn't flash the bootloader unless you need it.
However, if you want to flash UCLE5 plus root, that is here. And read the thread. You should flash a custom kernel right away, so I would recommend this instead of straight stock.
Hello All. I had installed SHOStock 3.0.1. Then I somehow thought that I will back ROM and that reminds me of ROM Manager which I installed ages back . Clicked on backup which restarted the phone and then phone didnt start ever. So I put back Stock Gingerbread UCKH7. But now after that when I am trying to update using AT&T software update, it is giving me error that software cannot be installed due to interrupation. When I try to install from Kies, office laptop does not recongnize my phone. Home laptop do recongnize the phone but gives message that this version of Android is not supported to upgrade by Kies. I dont know how shall I proceed. When I try to install stock ICS downlaoded from some XDA thread using ODIN, it is not doing anything. Tried to use Exynos Abuse to root but not working. Any other tool to root? Is it ok to directly install some Jelly Bean ROM after root on Gingerbread or shall I go for ICS first then JB? PS: Tried to read thr' all stickies and Q & A but could not find proper answer. Thanks in Advance.
I hope you didn't do any permanent damage by using rom manager. If you did all the reading you mentioned, you probably saw, after the fact, the sticky thread warning not to use rom manager.
First, you can not do an over the air update any longer; the only way to update officially is via kies. Not sure what is blocking kies, but you might try entering 3e recovery and performing a wipe data/factory reset, then see if kies will install the update. You do have to be bone stock for kies to work, I think. Rooted may be ok. Not sure exactly what elements causes kies to fail.
I mention the possibility of damage because you say:
When I try to install stock ICS downlaoded from some XDA thread using ODIN, it is not doing anything.
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You should be able to flash any of the stock firmware via Odin.
If you want to go the custom firmware route, you can install a custom kernel, then use ClockworkMod Recovery to install your custom firmware. You should be able to do this from any version, Gingerbread, ICS or JB.
You can root by flashing one of the stock plus root packages. Exynos Abuse only worked with 4.0.3 I think. The exploit was patched. People have been using Framaroot to root stock 4.1.2, and I believe someone mentioned using it successfully on ICS as well. Results posted here have been mixed but generally successful.
There are several resources in the Download Repository. See the link in my signature.
Will try tonight
creepyncrawly said:
I hope you didn't do any permanent damage by using rom manager. If you did all the reading you mentioned, you probably saw, after the fact, the sticky thread warning not to use rom manager.
First, you can not do an over the air update any longer; the only way to update officially is via kies. Not sure what is blocking kies, but you might try entering 3e recovery and performing a wipe data/factory reset, then see if kies will install the update. You do have to be bone stock for kies to work, I think. Rooted may be ok. Not sure exactly what elements causes kies to fail.
I mention the possibility of damage because you say:
You should be able to flash any of the stock firmware via Odin.
If you want to go the custom firmware route, you can install a custom kernel, then use ClockworkMod Recovery to install your custom firmware. You should be able to do this from any version, Gingerbread, ICS or JB.
You can root by flashing one of the stock plus root packages. Exynos Abuse only worked with 4.0.3 I think. The exploit was patched. People have been using Framaroot to root stock 4.1.2, and I believe someone mentioned using it successfully on ICS as well. Results posted here have been mixed but generally successful.
There are several resources in the Download Repository. See the link in my signature.
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Thanks. I will try tonight at home.
Try this to root if not already.. Framaroot.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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It worked
creepyncrawly said:
I hope you didn't do any permanent damage by using rom manager. If you did all the reading you mentioned, you probably saw, after the fact, the sticky thread warning not to use rom manager.
First, you can not do an over the air update any longer; the only way to update officially is via kies. Not sure what is blocking kies, but you might try entering 3e recovery and performing a wipe data/factory reset, then see if kies will install the update. You do have to be bone stock for kies to work, I think. Rooted may be ok. Not sure exactly what elements causes kies to fail.
I mention the possibility of damage because you say:
You should be able to flash any of the stock firmware via Odin.
If you want to go the custom firmware route, you can install a custom kernel, then use ClockworkMod Recovery to install your custom firmware. You should be able to do this from any version, Gingerbread, ICS or JB.
You can root by flashing one of the stock plus root packages. Exynos Abuse only worked with 4.0.3 I think. The exploit was patched. People have been using Framaroot to root stock 4.1.2, and I believe someone mentioned using it successfully on ICS as well. Results posted here have been mixed but generally successful.
There are several resources in the Download Repository. See the link in my signature.
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It worked.
I used your root to official ICS. Then I rooted Exynos to root. Thank you. Do I still need to have CWM after this? I am planning to install Helly Bean please let me know.,
guru1212 said:
It worked.
I used your root to official ICS. Then I rooted Exynos to root. Thank you. Do I still need to have CWM after this? I am planning to install Helly Bean please let me know.,
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Assuming that Helly Bean uses a CWM flashable zip file, as almost all rom's do, then you will need to install a custom kernel containing a CWM recovery. You can not flash rom's from stock recovery or Odin.
Hi,
I'm trying to see if rooting my phone was successful. I used the method in the sticky of this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081 I used 2a Doomlord's method.
So ya... How can I tell if I succesfully rooted the phone? I thought something would show in odin mode but nothing in there seem to indicate whether the root was a success? I just see the flash counter and custom rom indicator
I'm currently running ucmd8 kitkat
d-r0ck said:
Hi,
I'm trying to see if rooting my phone was successful. I used the method in the sticky of this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081 I used 2a Doomlord's method.
So ya... How can I tell if I succesfully rooted the phone? I thought something would show in odin mode but nothing in there seem to indicate whether the root was a success? I just see the flash counter and custom rom indicator
I'm currently running ucmd8 kitkat
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A fairly easy way to is to download an app that checks for root privileges, like Titanium Backup. If it fails the root test try Odin again - or use Framaroot (an app), and select the Aragon method.
I was trying to root my sisters S3 i9300, until the Auto Rooting App i used, didn't work and changed the kernel(without root access available ) and now whenever i try other rooting apps it doesn't work. I think its because of the kernel change it wont let me root. So someone told me to "Get back a stable system by flashing latest firmware by Odin. If it boots normally, use cf-auto-root (by Odin, too). ".
I got ODIN 3.10.6.
Problem:How to flash latest stock S3 i9300 firmware(link would be appreciated) by ODIN?
How to then use CF Auto Root, to root my device?
A video or clearly detailed written tut would be awesome
I know is quite noobish question but YOLO?
Eliminate007 said:
I was trying to root my sisters S3 i9300, until the Auto Rooting App i used, didn't work and changed the kernel(without root access available ) and now whenever i try other rooting apps it doesn't work. I think its because of the kernel change it wont let me root. So someone told me to "Get back a stable system by flashing latest firmware by Odin. If it boots normally, use cf-auto-root (by Odin, too). ".
I got ODIN 3.10.6.
Problem:How to flash latest stock S3 i9300 firmware(link would be appreciated) by ODIN?
How to then use CF Auto Root, to root my device?
A video or clearly detailed written tut would be awesome
I know is quite noobish question but YOLO?
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All the info you need is in the stickies here, here and here.
I'm glad to help but next time, please use the forum search.