Hey guys,
I've recently converted to the S3 from the GNex.. I'm used to the stock android feel. I've read that the Galaxy S 3 comes with unlocked bootloaders.. does that mean if I root I wouldn't have to clear data?
Because I'm honestly willing to settle with this phone, I've changed 7 phones in past 6 months and I'm sick of losing my data..
So help me..
Can I root without losing data?
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Ahmato27 said:
Hey guys,
I've recently converted to the S3 from the GNex.. I'm used to the stock android feel. I've read that the Galaxy S 3 comes with unlocked bootloaders.. does that mean if I root I wouldn't have to clear data?
Because I'm honestly willing to settle with this phone, I've changed 7 phones in past 6 months and I'm sick of losing my data..
So help me..
Can I root without losing data?
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yeah you can just root using cf root
I'm really interested in rooting.. but I'd prefer staying on stock ROM. Is there a way I can root, and modify the stock ROM?
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Ahmato27 said:
I'm really interested in rooting.. but I'd prefer staying on stock ROM. Is there a way I can root, and modify the stock ROM?
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yeah if you just download the lastest cf root and flash it with odin you stay on the stock rom
Okay thanks.. I will definitely give that a try..
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Really easy and clean way to root your phone is through the SG3 Toolbox. Check out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
There are a whole bunch of other very useful tools also included.
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Also install Triangle Away 1.51 for resetting the flash counter.
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Guys.. would I also be able to flash the original firmware? Unbranded?
Mine is carrier locked and never gets updated.. I'm having some real issues and want the latest original firmware..
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Ahmato27 said:
Guys.. would I also be able to flash the original firmware? Unbranded?
Mine is carrier locked and never gets updated.. I'm having some real issues and want the latest original firmware..
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yes you would be able to flash a unbranded firmware just flash it through odin the nonce youve done that set the phone up the flash cf root
Does it necessarily need to be through odin? Will it not work using the toolkit?
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Ahmato27 said:
Does it necessarily need to be through odin? Will it not work using the toolkit?
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ive never used toolkit ive always used odin but yeah i think you can use toolkit
I'm used to doing it the easy way like on the GNex... I can't wait for jelly bean on our galaxy s3.. that's why I want to root. Cause I know my carrier will never update..
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Ahmato27 said:
I'm used to doing it the easy way like on the GNex... I can't wait for jelly bean on our galaxy s3.. that's why I want to root. Cause I know my carrier will never update..
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using odin only takes about 30seconds to do the set up then about 5minutes to flash the actual firmware ive never used toolkit so i dont know how long it takes doing it that way
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http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
Do you think this link is helpful?
If I follow this link.. will I lose all my data?
Sorry for all the questions.. I'm kinda insecure lol
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Ahmato27 said:
Does it necessarily need to be through odin? Will it not work using the toolkit?
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The toolkit is doing the same thing. It's best that you learn to do it through Odin. It's far more safe this way it's not like you are going to break it or anything.
Let's hope not
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Ahmato27 said:
http://tutorialfor-android.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/download-samsung-galaxy-s3-firmware.html?m=1
Do you think this link is helpful?
If I follow this link.. will I lose all my data?
Sorry for all the questions.. I'm kinda insecure lol
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if you follow everything on the link you should be fine and still have all ur data
Thanks.. I love XDA.. such an awesome community..
But if I brick my phone.. all you guys have to chip in to buy me a new one hehe.
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Ahmato27 said:
Thanks.. I love XDA.. such an awesome community..
But if I brick my phone.. all you guys have to chip in to buy me a new one hehe.
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your phone shouldnt get bricked if you do it correct if you look on youtube theres loads of rooting and changing firmware guides on there if your still not to sure
I should be fine I hope..
It's just a matter of making sure.. cause I love my S 3 and can't live a day without it..
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Is there a big difference if I root and use different rom
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urwifeismyslave said:
Is there a big difference if I root and use different rom
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Night and day in some cases, I was thinking of getting rid of my tablet till I tried Tasks rom. A friend was over with his Ipad last night and after playing with the Samsung he asked if I wanted to trade which of course I said NO. I would read though the forum on the different roms to see which one might fit what you need
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Is there a big difference if I root and use different rom
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Basically there is no point talking about it. Just do it and see for yourself. There is proof enough in the dev section that it won't do any harm, if you follow the instructions. Just flash cwm and then tasks rom. Don't bother rooting if you haven't already done it. The rom does it for you.
Why NOT root is a better question! Too easy, and revertable.
I think only thing stopping me is if I do decide to sell my tab some ppl want it original
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urwifeismyslave said:
I think only thing stopping me is if I do decide to sell my tab some ppl want it original
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You can unroot the tab by flashing any stock ROM. So need to worry for this reason.
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I think only thing stopping me is if I do decide to sell my tab some ppl want it original
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yeah, very easy to go back to stock.. hence my "revertible" comment.
Wat did u guys overclock ur tab to after rooting?
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urwifeismyslave said:
Wat did u guys overclock ur tab to after rooting?
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I didnt... just enjoying the customization and root only apps
root ftw!!!!
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overclock to 1.4ghz using setcpu app.
in most cases if you get a custom rom then it is also rooted
check out Task650's 3.2 rom, now at Ver 8 - really night and day compared to stock or just plain rooted
urwifeismyslave said:
Is there a big difference if I root and use different rom
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So, I'm attempting to help my girlfriend root her tablet from multiple hundreds of miles away, and its not easy, let me tell you. Basically, she has no access to a computer in order to complete the process, and of course she's on the latest firmware... so I'm here hoping someone is capable of creating an app that can do it for her. I see there was one in the past, but its obviously no longer working. If someone could do such a thing now... it would help me out so much, I'd be willing to pay. Thanks, guys.
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Please? Anyone?
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shockvaluejj said:
Please? Anyone?
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Nobody because it's not possible for now.
The guy who made the sparky root method said in that thread that he'd port the newest root method to an apk format when he got a chance. Therefore, my argument is still valid.
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shockvaluejj said:
The guy who made the sparky root method said in that thread that he'd port the newest root method to an apk format when he got a chance. Therefore, my argument is still valid.
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You just give an answer to your own question.
Did you see it in the forums? No? Well then guy guy didn't ported yet
btw, unlock and custom rom ftw
Are you implying that its possible to unlock and install ROMs without rooting?
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shockvaluejj said:
Are you implying that its possible to unlock and install ROMs without rooting?
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Yes. Unlock, flash a custom recovery with fastboot (but you need a computer if you aren't rooted). And from recovery flash any ROM you want.
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
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shockvaluejj said:
See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
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Unlocking can be done without a PC.
Flashing TWRP via tablet, don't know its thats possible.
And since when have computer no USB?
Even my 8 year old laptop has usb...
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See, the issue here is there is no USB access on her computer, so whatever is done, it has to be from the tablet itself.
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What the hell type of computer is she using? and how in the world can some1 in this day and age not have access to a computer? can be a friends can be at a netcafe could be at uni at work etc you get the point process only takes a couple of minutes im sure she can take over 1 of those and finish off the process
It has USB access, its just some sort if ****ty circa '02 dell laptop and the ports all died.
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Which is the best custom jb rom for xperia s
aokp build 4
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cm 10
????
or other good JB rom around here???
None if you plan on using your camera
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nope
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None if you plan on using your camera
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no need camera brother
See i wouldn't not want my camera.
But they're pretty much the same apart from AOKP is more customizable
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hey
Ben36 said:
See i wouldn't not want my camera.
But they're pretty much the same apart from AOKP is more customizable
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brother i have rooted my phone but when i try to flash kernel in fastboot its says not rooted why
fak521 said:
brother i have rooted my phone but when i try to flash kernel in fastboot its says not rooted why
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Your bootloader is locked!
really
Lietotajs said:
Your bootloader is locked!
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i dont think so
can u say how to check my boot looder locked or unlocked
Have you physically gone through the methods to unlock it? (you'd know if you have) if not then its locked as standard
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yes
Ben36 said:
Have you physically gone through the methods to unlock it? (you'd know if you have) if not then its locked as standard
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i already went through and unlocked my bootlader
thank you very much
now i can flash kernel
Ok. See some people see it says unlockable and assume it already is by default.
What method are you using to flash the kernel? Talk through it step by step
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There's no such thing as a best ROM, it generally depends on user's requirements. So try the ones you think are good & stick with the one you like. Thread closed.
Hello.
I need 3 Parts Firmware+PIT.
I have a problem,after repair EFS with EFS.img from i9300,the Device restart and hang on i9305 Logo,I have tried Wipe Data and flashed with original Fimrware via ODIN,but same Problem,I think I need repartition,can anyone help me?
ask faryaab from here or sammobile.com i think he would know if 3 part fw is aviable
So let me get this straight you didnt do the i9305 backup properly, so then some thing went wrong and you lost your imei. And then you tried to repair it with a i9300 efs ??
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Oh dear! Only Samsung can fix that one!
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lyriquidperfection said:
Oh dear! Only Samsung can fix that one!
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lol 1+
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F1tty said:
HA...HA...! My Stock Rom runs like your i9300 with cm10 but i have a lot more Ram!
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hahaha I love that bit of your signature .... you know what Its funny how some of i9300 users hate us talking about how the i9305 is better then the i9300 in a few different ways, they get so angry and envious it makes me laugh. Idiots
The only thing they can come up with is ohh ohh well that device doesnt have as much support! well i guess they are right for now but Id really like to prove them wrong so come on guys lets try port as much as we can over haha and the more users we have the more support will get, so if more people get enticed to get this device because they starting to see the dev support is growing... well the quicker the support will grow
But anyway like you said my stock rom runs smoother then my favourite tweaked up nandroid i had on my I9300, which was Foxhound rom haha.
And right now I am close to tweaking my rom as close to that... so just imagine how smooth its running now
Do you guys have your devices rooted sucessfully w CF root? bc all i really need is root. we are working on porting a (edit) heavily tweaked v of cm10 currently
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Amplified said:
Do you guys have your devices rooted sucessfully w CF root? bc all i really need is root. we are working on porting a tweaked v of cm10 currently
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Yes but don't make the mistake of using CF-Root for the I9300 or I will have to bail your arse out! Lol
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lyriquidperfection said:
Yes but don't make the mistake of using CF-Root for the I9300 or I will have to bail your arse out! Lol
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lulz crazier things 've happened. ill bear that in mind thanks mate!
Cheers all!
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Use that guide i made it will lead you to all the correct places
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it lost efs repartiton i9305 (Corrupt /efs or brick?) it can it makes him with JTAG? and it works again?
my apology for English they is translated
Just wondering what the devs here would need to find out if the roms already made will work on this phone.. Mine should be here tomorrow. I will dump it
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Gotroot said:
Just wondering what the devs here would need to find out if the roms already made will work on this phone.. Mine should be here tomorrow. I will dump it
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Does the dump include the modem? We desperately needed the modem to be ported to the international versions (I-9200 and I-9205). HSPA+ signals are very inconsistent and I believe porting the modem from the AT&T version will help us a lot.
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curgervending said:
Does the dump include the modem? We desperately needed the modem to be ported to the international versions (I-9200 and I-9205). HSPA+ signals are very inconsistent and I believe porting the modem from the AT&T version will help us a lot.
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You would ideally need a new stock Rom which includes the modem.
As soon as I get mine in my hands I will dump it. But thanks to att for bsing me. It will be tomorrow
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Does the dump include the modem? We desperately needed the modem to be ported to the international versions (I-9200 and I-9205). HSPA+ signals are very inconsistent and I believe porting the modem from the AT&T version will help us a lot.
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I might be able to upload it for you tonight. If I get out of work early. :thumbup:
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bigfau said:
I might be able to upload it for you tonight. If I get out of work early. :thumbup:
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how do I put it here?
I have mine since friday
Gotroot said:
Just wondering what the devs here would need to find out if the roms already made will work on this phone.. Mine should be here tomorrow. I will dump it
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No roms will work, if ever, on this device because it has been "protected" by Att from running unsigned boot and recovery images.
Jason_25 said:
No roms will work, if ever, on this device because it has been "protected" by Att from running unsigned boot and recovery images.
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That what they said about the optimus G pro lol give me a lil bit
Jason_25 said:
No roms will work, if ever, on this device because it has been "protected" by Att from running unsigned boot and recovery images.
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If thats the case this Mega will be returning to the AT&T store.
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Jason_25 said:
No roms will work, if ever, on this device because it has been "protected" by Att from running unsigned boot and recovery images.
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I really find this hard to believe. I remember it being said that no one could could ever get 4.2 working on the i717....but I am up to 4.3 on mine now.
Just a matter of time and someone will crack the nut wide open!!!!!
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bigfau said:
If thats the case this Mega will be returning to the AT&T store.
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+1 on returning if u can't root or run roms,I find it hard to believe that u can't run roms on the at&t mega.I can't live without at least root,if so back to the note 2 until the note 3 is out(lol)
So no root yet? ?
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I have tried motochopper which hung at "starting daemon" and I have tried 'Root_for_ATTSG4_FM3.rar' which failed on the device detection. Has anyone tried the chinese vroot exploit or tried flashing the system image from one of the roms posted?
Don't you need to still developer options to get root?
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Jason_25 said:
I have tried motochopper which hung at "starting daemon" and I have tried 'Root_for_ATTSG4_FM3.rar' which failed on the device detection. Has anyone tried the chinese vroot exploit or tried flashing the system image from one of the roms posted?
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I tried the vroot exploit and that didn't work either. It just fails in Odin.
I have tried every way ava to root this thing with no luck.If anyone has an idea let me know and I will try it. Most that can happen it bricks oh well I got 14 days lol
Gotroot said:
I have tried every way ava to root this thing with no luck.If anyone has an idea let me know and I will try it. Most that can happen it bricks oh well I got 14 days lol
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It's just a matter of time. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that of all the millions and millions of android phones that ATT sells......why would they decide to lock this ONE phone? Just not logical....the Intl model can be rooted...I feel strongly this one can also.
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dparrothead1 said:
It's just a matter of time. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced that of all the millions and millions of android phones that ATT sells......why would they decide to lock this ONE phone? Just not logical....the Intl model can be rooted...I feel strongly this one can also.
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So far this phone rocks even with stock rom... with a custom rom it would be the best phone ever...
Oh it can be lol just finding it. Even lg is getting into locking there phones. Hell over in the vzw fourms on the s4 theres a 5k bounty going on.. dan where you at we need to port loki
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skywalkr2 said:
So far this phone rocks even with stock rom... with a custom rom it would be the best phone ever...
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Yeah, stock, to me, is like having a new custom rom...I have never run stock for over two days.
Off topic....got a new case today and the Mega is smart case ready...didnt know that before.
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