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Hi I was just interested in which way is best to root my device and why.
I broke my last galaxy s2 doing it via odin as I was unable to unroot it.
This time I have done it the superoneclick way and unrooted via ginger unroot app.
Yes I'm a noob and someone if any one answer will have a pop about which thread I should've gone to, but looking around for the last hour has shown bugger all.
I could'nt for some reason unroot with odin and am baffled why.
Any help would be appreciated
Regards Shaun
Root using one of the many root kernels.
Unroot by flashing a stock ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Easiest way just flash CF Root via Odin. Job done simples.
Yes, I'm going to have a "quick pop". Initial search of Q&A forum turned up very similar questions, this is where you should have posted instead of creating a new one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=8243020
Answers are above, including the link with guides.
Hi I did this the first time via odin, but was unable to unroot.
I used an insecure kernal and had the original kernal but when I flashed the original kernal back it was still rooted.
So this may be a silly question but why do I need to flash a rom as some people seem to suggest?
Sorry to sound thick ( I am I guess ) but so much info has really baffled me.
I thought you downloaded an insecure kernal and flashed via odin and that was it, rooted, then if you want to unroot you flash the original kernal, use usb jig and job was done.
Or am I way off lol
Again sorry if I am that bad
Regards Shaun
If you flash back stock firmware, busybox and superuser are removed, so you won't have root access. Also stock kernel as part of the package will instal stock recovery.
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Iamaspecialneedscase said:
So this may be a silly question but why do I need to flash a rom as some people seem to suggest?
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The actual rooting process changes (adds) things to the system, that's why you need to flash a "clean" one to unroot.
The unsecure kernels only provide the means to perform the root, they don't do the actual root.
Kernels like CF-Root or mine (see sig) do perform the actual root on boot, but as said above, it involves adding things to the original system.
First and foremost, thank you all for your info it is much appreciated and I mean that.
But I am totally lost and still have a screwed of G2 in the drawer.
I have followed advice to the T and some how I am no better off.
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
I just want to get to grips with rooting before flashing firmware or at least someone to say what I did wrong.
On my new G2 I did it via superoneclick is that wrong?
Regards Shaun
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
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This has been answered two times in this thread!
Read it!
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
On my new G2 I did it via superoneclick is that wrong?
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No, I did my very first root using that one as well, perfectly fine.
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
and still have a screwed of G2 in the drawer.
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How screwed?
What does it still do and what doesn't it? Can it maybe still go to donwload mode (VOLDOWN+HOME+POWER when off)?
it keeps coming up with force closeandroid.com and has lost its signal for 3g.
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
I mean what has firmware and roms got to do with rooting or unrooting.
I just want to get to grips with rooting before flashing firmware or at least someone to say what I did wrong.
Thats usually in most cases not following the relevant instructions .
This method works but if you cannot understand it then leave your phone unrooted and start reading the Guides and FAQS .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Basics are choose your kernel flash through Odin phone is now rooted .
Ignore the yellow triangle or just buy a USB recovery jig to remove it .
jje
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yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
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Just re-flash official firmware from Intratech's thread [ROM+Guide]Official i9100 Firmwares KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK1/2/5, KL1/2/3, LA2 Download (mentioned in an earlier post).
Follow his instructions exactly, and you shouldn't go wrong
After you've further researched and read, follow the above mentioned rooting methods to the letter. Done
Iamaspecialneedscase said:
yes still does download mode still makes calls, just could'nt unroot it and when I used gingerunroot app it unrooted it but the force close bit and bad signal started. Then I could'nt root it or bugger all
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Flash a fresh/clean ROM like suggested in this thread, that should most definitaly fix that phone and get it back to fully working state.
So just before I do this flashing the firmware, just to make sure you understand!
I do the flashing the firmware as if I was flashing the kernal?
Also I'm on 2.3.4 will it stay as that or will I have to use another firmware for that?
Again sorry if I am getting this wrong and thank you for your patience
Get a USB jig.
Flash your stock rom of choice from the intratech thread.
Flash speedmod kernel or whichever you want to gain root.
PS. You shouldn't be flashing anything if you don't know what your doing.....
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Iamaspecialneedscase said:
So just before I do this flashing the firmware, just to make sure you understand!
I do the flashing the firmware as if I was flashing the kernal?
Also I'm on 2.3.4 will it stay as that or will I have to use another firmware for that?
Again sorry if I am getting this wrong and thank you for your patience
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The intention is to get the phone in a working state, so you can just about flash any official firmware you like. Your Android version will also upgrade if you flash a newer package.
Good reports about XILA2. May have a few Italian apps on it, you may wish to keep them or uninstall later. You may have to flash a seperate CSC later, or just manually enter your APN.
Follow Intratech's instructions and go for it!
hey guys, i'm kinda new here in this forum...so dunno much practically about updating after rooting!
So my question is, how can i update my phone to JB(when it's available), after rooting?
secondly, i'm too confused from too many threads about rooting GS2 :/
so can i use this method to root my phone? is this reliable?
this one- http://itechwik.com/2012/07/how-to-root-an-android-phone/
it's from unlockroot.com
ssbnasa said:
hey guys, i'm kinda new here in this forum...so dunno much practically about updating after rooting!
So my question is, how can i update my phone to JB(when it's available), after rooting?
secondly, i'm too confused from too many threads about rooting GS2 :/
so can i use this method to root my phone? is this reliable?
this one- http://itechwik.com/2012/07/how-to-root-an-android-phone/
it's from unlockroot.com
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JB ... ok, ATM there is only the leaked XXLSJ for our phone.
I recommend to flash CWM in stock recovery (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105 ... Method 1), then flash XXLSJ NeatROM Lite v4.0 (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35066742).
Good luck !
It_ler said:
JB ... ok, ATM there is only the leaked XXLSJ for our phone.
I recommend to flash CWM in stock recovery (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105 ... Method 1), then flash XXLSJ NeatROM Lite v4.0 (=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35066742).
Good luck !
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Thnkss bro, but my question is that- if i root my phone now, then how will i update it to JB when it is available??
Bcs OTA will make my phone to lose the root access!!
Also the link i'd given, is it safe to root through it!
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ssbnasa said:
Thnkss bro, but my question is that- if i root my phone now, then how will i update it to JB when it is available??
Bcs OTA will make my phone to lose the root access!!
Also the link i'd given, is it safe to root through it!
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You would just boot into recovery and flash CWM zip file or boot into download mode and flash via ODIN.
This has already been discussed MANY MANY MANY MANY times already, there is no need for these "How do I flash" type topics no matter what version of Android is coming soon the process is same.
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Before you do anything watch the following video IN FULL. Its not a dig but it explains some things.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35083950#post35083950
u can root ur phone after having jb here is the link how to root
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ssbnasa said:
Thnkss bro, but my question is that- if i root my phone now, then how will i update it to JB when it is available??
Bcs OTA will make my phone to lose the root access!!
Also the link i'd given, is it safe to root through it!
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Your answers will be revealed to you as you read here - study threads and you'll know. Instructions are always given. No one is here to spoon feed you answers - you are expected to do the work yourself.
I've cleaned this thread up - there is no need to insult, guide - they'll follow
Hi guys,
First of all thank you for all the awesome tips and tricks here, I really learned a lot from the community.
I have a samsung i9305 which I recently purchased to replace my i9300.
I downloaded super su and busy box to my phone but then they didn't work because my phone wasn't rooted (stupid me, i forgot)
so I tried rooting it using this method:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914394
and followed each and every instruction perfectly but then my phone wasn't getting rooted (checked on rootchecker basic, although settings stated that my device is modified and triangle counter is 2)
so i did it twice but I still got the same result.
Then I tried this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
And I thought it worked properly (since when my phone booted up it said that it was updating the OS)
but then my super su installation was gone and every time I try to open root checker it just gets stuck on the (your system appears to be slow...) and it never finishes checking. Also, sometimes the apps won't open.
Can anyone help me with this issue? I don't want to break/brick this new phone. :crying:
I'm currently downloading the original firmware and im hoping to unroot it by flashing it via odin later. But it's a zip file right and we need the .md5 thing to flash on odin? how do i flash it?
I hope you can help me out and I'm really sorry for the hassle.
Thanks in advance for the help.
Might wanna try the correct forum.
Use Odin and flash pre-rooted Stock Rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32929446
Btw. You're in wrong section.
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Choristav said:
Might wanna try the correct forum.
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Oops. Sorry.
djembey said:
Use Odin and flash pre-rooted Stock Rom from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32929446
Btw. You're in wrong section.
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Thank you. This really helped me a lot. Also sorry.
Any mod out there who could please move this to the right forum?
Thank you. And sorry.
I'm a bit a noob when it gomes to rooting phones.
Is there any tutorial how to root S2 4.1.2? The simplest and easiest way to do it and the safest?
Cheers!
check this thread...cant get any easier then this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
ExynosAbuse doesn't work in 4.1.2
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Fapmann said:
I'm a bit a noob when it gomes to rooting phones.
Is there any tutorial how to root S2 4.1.2? The simplest and easiest way to do it and the safest?
Cheers!
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By flashing a kernel like siyah v6 b5+ via odin.
Thanks for the answers!
Now first of all, ExynosAbuse would be perfect but does that support 4.1.2?
Also what comes to sidyah, does that support phones that are sim-locked? If so, how can i get rid of the operator sim-lock and is this risky?
And for the last: if i root my phone, can i get official updates in the future from samsung? Cause i don't wanna mess with the style that i got in my jelly bean quite like it, just want to get superuser-access.
So the app that i'm searching for is one click root that supports updates in future for 4.1.2. Is it impossible?
Thanks!
I'm with theunderling here.
I've always flashed via Odin woithout any problems and it very quick too. If you do everything right, it shouldn't take more than a minute, dead serious. 1 minute. Okay maybe more, but maximum 2 according to me
Just download tar or md5 file. Open Odin. Put the file in PDA. Then start. (and make sure Re-Partition is NOT checked)
(Im not going to give you step by step instructions cause that is for you to find out But i've actually helped you out alot
Good luck, and post for further question. Just dont forget to search before.
*EDIT* Yea, siyah is one of the best kernels, and dont worry everythin should be the same. You can get siyah kernel from gokhanmoral.com
gastonw said:
ExynosAbuse doesn't work in 4.1.2
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sorry my bad i just saw that now .Guess i should have read before suggesting:thumbup:
there is this option which wont require a computer although i haven't tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3
ammar1514 said:
sorry my bad i just saw that now .Guess i should have read before suggesting:thumbup:
there is this option which wont require a computer although i haven't tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3
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That's what we cal anxiety posting
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ammar1514 said:
sorry my bad i just saw that now .Guess i should have read before suggesting:thumbup:
there is this option which wont require a computer although i haven't tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31310884&postcount=3
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Yeah that works too.I rooted Jb that way.
Hey Guys,
Had a problem with my Galaxy S3-I9300, it wasn't charging, turning off on it's own, wouldn't turn on and etc.
I took my phone to a repair shop where I still had insurance. They fixed the phone and everything looked good until I tried updating my firmware, then I found out they rooted my phone without even telling me.
When I asked them why the did it they said that they changed some "electrical component" and without root my phone won't have any reception and internet (is that even possible?).
My questions are:
Is it true what they are telling me?
Can I still update my firmware some how?
Can I unroot the phone for the firmware update and then root it again?
Update:
I just got an update from the store that when they "fixed" the problem, the electronic number (IEMI?) disappeared and that's why they didn't have a reception, to get it back they had to use root.
How is that even possible?
I really appreciate your help, I really don't know who else to ask about this.
Thank you!
Mor1or said:
Hey Guys,
Had a problem with my Galaxy S3-I9300, it wasn't charging, turning off on it's own, wouldn't turn on and etc.
I took my phone to a repair shop where I still had insurance. They fixed the phone and everything looked good until I tried updating my firmware, then I found out they rooted my phone without even telling me.
When I asked them why the did it they said that they changed some "electrical component" and without root my phone won't have any reception and internet (is that even possible?).
My questions are:
Is it true what they are telling me?
Can I still update my firmware some how?
Can I unroot the phone for the firmware update and then root it again?
I really appreciate your help, I really don't know who else to ask about this.
Thank you!
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Use Samsung kies to update ur fone.
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Flash stock Rom via Odin!
Device: Samsung Galaxy S3
ROM: CyanogenMod 11 (Temasek Unofficial V30 )
Kernel: Boeffla-Kernel-CM11-2.1-Beta9-
JellyYogurt said:
Use Samsung kies to update ur fone.
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Samsung Kies doesn't let me update because it's rooted.
Mor1or said:
Hey Guys,
Had a problem with my Galaxy S3-I9300, it wasn't charging, turning off on it's own, wouldn't turn on and etc.
I took my phone to a repair shop where I still had insurance. They fixed the phone and everything looked good until I tried updating my firmware, then I found out they rooted my phone without even telling me.
When I asked them why the did it they said that they changed some "electrical component" and without root my phone won't have any reception and internet (is that even possible?).
My questions are:
Is it true what they are telling me?
Can I still update my firmware some how?
Can I unroot the phone for the firmware update and then root it again?
I really appreciate your help, I really don't know who else to ask about this.
Thank you!
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1. No, root has nothing to do with reception (Unless they changed your radio - which could be possible, but still nothing related to root)
2. Yes, use Odin and flash the stock firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares - you'll need to register.
3. Yes, but better to just use point 2.
Good luck!
Mor1or said:
Samsung Kies doesn't let me update because it's rooted.
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Its simple. If your phone is rooted, and you have a custom recovery create a FULL nandroid backup and save it to your PC. Then read the unrooting thread and completely unroot your phone. First by running triangle away app reset your flash counter, then factory reset your phone, and flash the latest firmware available for your country(you can also cross check modem and CSC codes) via odin. All details are in the thread i mentioned. If the issues fixed by the company show up, reroot your phone and flash a custom recovery like CWM. Copy the nandroid backup to phone and restore. No harm done and you will find out if they are lying or not.
To update OTA you need to be fully stock and unrooted. Otherwise you can downlaod the firmware for your device at www.sammobile.com and flash via odin. As for your last question yes you can but there isnt much practicality in that.
Lt.Win said:
1. No, root has nothing to do with reception (Unless they changed your radio - which could be possible, but still nothing related to root)
2. Yes, use Odin and flash the stock firmware from - you'll need to register.
3. Yes, but better to just use point 2.
Good luck!
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Thank you for the reply. I just got an update from the store that when they "fixed" the problem, the electronic number (IEMI?) disappeared and that's why they didn't have a reception, to get it back they had to use root. is it even possible?
Mor1or said:
Thank you for the reply. I just got an update from the store that when they "fixed" the problem, the electronic number (IEMI?) disappeared and that's why they didn't have a reception, to get it back they had to use root. is it even possible?
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Well tat explains why they nid root. Also, kies will update ur fone no matter if u are rooted or not
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JellyYogurt said:
Well tat explains why they nid root. Also, kies will update ur fone no matter if u are rooted or not
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Thank you.
can you please explain how root brings back the IMEI?
It does not and if your phone has been rooted then its a non genuine Samsung repair as root voids warranty .STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
JJEgan said:
It does not and if your phone has been rooted then its a non genuine Samsung repair as root voids warranty .STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
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U nid root to get the imei back. Obviously u dun get ur imei just by rooting. The method to do it REQUIRES root.
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