is there any root method that i dont have to use a pc to root my sprint sgs3?? thanks for any help.
argentinito said:
is there any root method that i dont have to use a pc to root my sprint sgs3?? thanks for any help.
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You don't have a friend's computer to use? Laptop.. anything?
argentinito said:
is there any root method that i dont have to use a pc to root my sprint sgs3?? thanks for any help.
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No, but here is an alternate suggestion.
1. Use your Galaxy S3 to download all the files necessary for rooting. I would also save all the webpages (meaning hit ctrl+s to save the actual .html files) with the instructions so you can read everything step by step to make sure you don't mess it up. You can print them out if you want, but the first method saves more trees and all that other green environmental stuff.
2. Drive to your local B&M electronics retailer (Fry's, Best Buy) that has desktop PC's on display that you can use, and copy all your rooting files from your Galaxy S3 onto a temporary folder on the PC. This means that you should remember to bring your MicroUSB cable, and preferably try to find a PC in the back where the salesmen or other store employees won't see what you're doing and ask too many questions. I recommend a desktop specifically since it will have a mouse hooked up already and will be easier to work with than the touchpad of a laptop.
3. Follow the instructions to root your device on the .html pages you saved or printed from step 1
4.Once your device is successfully rooted and/or flashed, make sure you delete all the temporary rooting related files from the desktop PC.
5. Get money and swag out.
If that suggestion doesn't work well for you, you'll just have to fix your computer (what's wrong with it?) or use someone else's computer
TW thats pretty smart i will do that!!!
lol do it on a mac at an apple store hehehe.
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So ive had my galaxy s 2 for a few months now, downloaded hundreds of songs, taken near a thousand photos, and yesterday the digitizer/lcd was shattered after being sat on. I can't replace this phone, and my parents who own the contract didn't purchase insurance for it. I am nearly broke, and the repair costs for this part is over 200$, and my parents refuse to pay for this. All I need to do is copy all of the files from my phone to my computer, but i cannot enable mass storage to access the pictures/music on the internal storage because the screen is out. Does anyone have an idea as to how I could fix this, or move the files off of the phone? A thousand thanks to whoever could help me in this/:
1) Questions belong in Q&A.
2) You can probably pull the files off your phone using ADB on your PC despite the screen being broken, as long as the phone boots.
I'm not going to tell you how to do this because it is detailed, somewhat complicated & is a very steep learning curve if you've never done it before. Do a Google search with "broken phone backup files with ADB" with XDA appended to your search terms & you should get a veritable mountain of results (I did).
Unfortunately, if you're looking for an easy way to do this, there isn't one. It's going to take a fair bit of work on your part if you really want those files.
Good luck.
MistahBungle said:
1) Questions belong in Q&A.
2) You can probably pull the files off your phone using ADB on your PC despite the screen being broken, as long as the phone boots.
I'm not going to tell you how to do this because it is detailed, somewhat complicated & is a very steep learning curve if you've never done it before. Do a Google search with "broken phone backup files with ADB" with XDA appended to your search terms & you should get a veritable mountain of results (I did).
Unfortunately, if you're looking for an easy way to do this, there isn't one. It's going to take a fair bit of work on your part if you really want those files.
Good luck.
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Can't he just adb pull /sdcard/ ??? I've used adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/ to pull the whole dcim directory with all files in it.
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Yep. Absolutely.
I was trying to convey that using ADB tends to be a bit of a stretch for n00bs & requires a bit of thought/reading/effort. Plenty of people find it difficult to get their head around it, and I'm not about to answer 20 questions about the process.
kyleforge said:
Can't he just adb pull /sdcard/ ??? I've used adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/ to pull the whole dcim directory with all files in it.
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So ive had my galaxy s 2 for a few months now, downloaded hundreds of songs, taken near a thousand photos, and yesterday the digitizer/lcd was shattered after being sat on. I can't replace this phone, and my parents who own the contract didn't purchase insurance for it. I am nearly broke, and the repair costs for this part is over 200$, and my parents refuse to pay for this. All I need to do is copy all of the files from my phone to my computer, but i cannot enable mass storage to access the pictures/music on the internal storage because the screen is out. Does anyone have an idea as to how I could fix this, or move the files off of the phone? A thousand thanks to whoever could help me in this/:
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Visit the following threads to learn how to replace your screen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1253969
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1175772
Usb debugging...?
kyleforge said:
Can't he just adb pull /sdcard/ ??? I've used adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/ to pull the whole dcim directory with all files in it.
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I think usb debugging should be turned on before you can use adb...and its not on by default
DaltonCope said:
So ive had my galaxy s 2 for a few months now, downloaded hundreds of songs, taken near a thousand photos, and yesterday the digitizer/lcd was shattered after being sat on. I can't replace this phone, and my parents who own the contract didn't purchase insurance for it. I am nearly broke, and the repair costs for this part is over 200$, and my parents refuse to pay for this. All I need to do is copy all of the files from my phone to my computer, but i cannot enable mass storage to access the pictures/music on the internal storage because the screen is out. Does anyone have an idea as to how I could fix this, or move the files off of the phone? A thousand thanks to whoever could help me in this/:
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THAT'S whatcha get for not having a backup of your SD card, which is just like having a backup of your PC's hard drive.
But yeah, your ONLY option to the best of my knowledge is to do an adb pull:
adb pull /sdcard/ "where these quotes are you put the name of the folder where you want all that stuff offloaded to"
So since you didn't research before you screwed up then you will have to research now to learn how to use adb and how to enable it without the phone being on
good luck newbie
cdzo72 said:
THAT'S whatcha get for not having a backup of your SD card, which is just like having a backup of your PC's hard drive.
But yeah, your ONLY option to the best of my knowledge is to do an adb pull:
adb pull /sdcard/ "where these quotes are you put the name of the folder where you want all that stuff offloaded to"
So since you didn't research before you screwed up then you will have to research now to learn how to use adb and how to enable it without the phone being on
good luck newbie
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Go easy on him man, we were all learning at some point
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DaltonCope said:
So ive had my galaxy s 2 for a few months now, downloaded hundreds of songs, taken near a thousand photos, and yesterday the digitizer/lcd was shattered after being sat on. I can't replace this phone, and my parents who own the contract didn't purchase insurance for it. I am nearly broke, and the repair costs for this part is over 200$, and my parents refuse to pay for this. All I need to do is copy all of the files from my phone to my computer, but i cannot enable mass storage to access the pictures/music on the internal storage because the screen is out. Does anyone have an idea as to how I could fix this, or move the files off of the phone? A thousand thanks to whoever could help me in this/:
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As MB said, if you really want them it's going to be hard work.
3 other possible ways to do it:
1) Easiest way without adb - connect to your TV via HDMI/HML cable. You can now see your screen on the TV. If touch is somehow still working then copy the files from the internal card to an external one. If touch doesn't work, this won't help. Unless you already have Bluetooth on and have previously paired with a Bluetooth mouse.
2) Very messy way - If you've got a very good friend with an s2 who will allow you to swap motherboards over then copy your stuff to PC. Doubtful though.
3) Messy way - If you don't have an sd card or access to one, flash an ics rom like lpq with Odin. Yes I know you can't see the screen but boot into download mode using a jig or the 3 button method. Just hold them together for a while. Then flash once Odin detects the phone. You will lose your apps but music, pics etc will remain.
The reason I say ics is that when I was on it, it automatically displayed the sd cards on pc without me having to select / touch anything.
But I believe USB debugging may need to be activated, but not 100% sure. If not, your in luck.
If it does, connect via HDMI to your TV. That way you can see the screen and check the debugging option, assuming touch still works. Then connect to PC and copy/paste.
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The best and efficient way is to flash a kernel with recovery that can mount your internal and external cards.
Just ask someone who uses similar kernel recovery to make note of the number of.key press and direction required to mount your SD via recovery and follow the same for your mobile and now you can copy all the files you wwant
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Thanks everyone, I've used adb in the past with my nexus one. I just tried using it on my phone but it seems like my debugging isnt right so I cant use that. I have CWM flashed to the kernel (not sure if thatd make much of a difference??) Anything else i could possibly try out?
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Thanks everyone, I've used adb in the past with my nexus one. I just tried using it on my phone but it seems like my debugging isnt right so I cant use that. I have CWM flashed to the kernel (not sure if thatd make much of a difference??) Anything else i could possibly try out?
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You can try doing it in recovery. But you'll probably need to mount the internal SD card before you can pull from it.
1. boot to recovery
2. plug in your phone, start adb shell
3. su (if you don't have the "#" prompt)
4. mount /emmc (if you are interested in what is on the internal SD card. /sdcard is your external SD card while you're in recovery)
At this point, /emmc should show your internal SD contents. You should be able to exit from the adb shell and do an adb pull on /emmc/<whatever folder>
EDIT: BTW, I just tested this on my phone. I have CWM recovery installed via Siyah, turned USB debugging off, rebooted to recovery, and did all this, and was able to pull multiple files off my internal SD.
why dont u just buy the parts cheap off ebay that u need ?? and install them urself ... if not ... ull hav to do as every1 else has said and pull those files :|
hi,
I'm new to using macbook pro and very new owner go a samsung galaxy s2.
Firstly i want to know how to install my phone onto my lap top.
Second i am afar some instructions on how to to root my phone to turn off the camera noise as i take a lot of photos and it drives me nuts.
Is anyone able to give me step by step instructions on how to do these.
Greatly appreciated
With install what do you mean? I think all you can do its pretty much plug and play. Just plug the usb and you should see the internal memory mounted on the mac.
To root your phone check on the phone forum, there is always a Beginners Thread that show you how to root it.
1 Install Kies for Mac samsung.com/uk/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP
2 Install Heimdall from glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
3 Watch this and follow Step-By-Step. youtube.com/watch?v=R7u-iUo5C6M
Hit me up if you have any problems
So, basically, I use my phone as a flash drive. On my Droid X, I had no problem connecting it to the computer, editing some excel or word documents, saving the files, and disconnecting.
With my Galaxy S3 (Verizon), I would like to do the same. I teach college math and have a lot of lecture notes (word), tutorials (powerpoint and excel), etcetera saved on my phone. I just want to be able to connect my phone to any PC, open up those documents (whether they are saved on the phone or the sdcard), make some changes to the documents, and hit save and close. I keep getting "read only" errors though. How can I fix this?
I tried searching for information, but I couldn't find an exact answer to my specific problem. Is this not possible because of ICS? I would hate the answer to be "Root your phone." for something as simple as editing a document.
Thanks!
Due to MTP it's far more complicated, I'm afraid.
You either need to use tools such as Easy UMS (requires root) for the external SDcard or alternative filetransfer protocols such as SMB (requires root and Wifi)
d4fseeker said:
Due to MTP it's far more complicated, I'm afraid.
You either need to use tools such as Easy UMS (requires root) for the external SDcard or alternative filetransfer protocols such as SMB (requires root and Wifi)
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Thanks, I guess I was anticipating that to be the answer. I wanted to make sure it wasn't something I was doing wrong. I am going to wait until there is an easier way to both root and unroot. Until then I guess I will just drag the file to my computer, edit the document, save it, then copy it back to my phone (replacing the original file).
Even after reading all of the benefits of MTP, I am still not convinced that it is better. It takes away a huge advantage Android had over Apple.
Oh well, thanks again!
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Thanks, I guess I was anticipating that to be the answer. I wanted to make sure it wasn't something I was doing wrong. I am going to wait until there is an easier way to both root and unroot. Until then I guess I will just drag the file to my computer, edit the document, save it, then copy it back to my phone (replacing the original file).
Even after reading all of the benefits of MTP, I am still not convinced that it is better. It takes away a huge advantage Android had over Apple.
Oh well, thanks again!
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I don't think you are going to get any easier root method than the cf one, Rom about 2 minutes from start to finish including the download time of Odin and the root, it really is very very simple
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
Even after reading all of the benefits of MTP, I am still not convinced that it is better.
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It isn't better. Mass Storage just has too many constraints and issues to be a viable alternatie for a consumer device.
A friend of mine picked up a Proscan PLT7044k. Great cheap tablet from BigLots they wanted to gift me as a late birthday present. Sure it's cheap, but cheap can be good right? Especially if it's a backup device or something to tinker with.
Trouble is we're running into some issues. Fine. Great it's a cheap Chinese tablet. We both get that we're not expecting nexus or ipad mini or even kindle fire quality. However GetJar is, apparently, not working correctly, Amazon Marketplace (which it was linked to in the device) will not let you change settings, and My friend isn't wanting to try rooting to get google play working just yet because we're not sure if the Thread found on the matter has all the bugs worked out.
This Thread seems to be closest to what 'we' want but the model number is different (it's supposed t obe the same device save for the one we're working with included a hardware keyboard/case, but one never knows.)
Of Note when queried my friend only saw a one gig internal storage device instead of the four gig advertised and described the external media slot as a SD slot instead of a micro-sd.
So, since I am, for the moment, treating this device as different and not wanting to risk bricking before info can be gained on if it's worht keeping or taken back, trying to figure out the following:
Very minimum how does one get google play on this gizmo.
Is there anything that can be done about the touch screen lag?
Is there a CyanogenMod port that will work or other custom rom that might help with the issues of lag?
Any advice would be welcome/useful. Even 'RTFM' with links to other threads.
Edit: Be Aware my 'primary' computer is running linux (peppermint OS3, ubuntu 12.04 based distro.)
I just got this tablet. You have root accesses out of the box. There are 2 ways I have installed play store. Through root explorer and through adb push. google gapps for jellybean. here is the manual and firmware proscanvideo.com/item.asp?itemnmbr=PLT7044K . I can make a tute anyone needs.
I ended up taking mine back and getting a Nook Touch. Sure I'll still need to root the thing to get much use out of it beyond being an e-reader but even with it not-rooted it's still actually a pretty good experiance.
Sorry Icouldn't be a trailblazer to anyone getting a proscan and wanting to improve on it.
a noob, but I honestly have tried...
Tearran said:
I just got this tablet. You have root accesses out of the box. There are 2 ways I have installed play store. Through root explorer and through adb push. google gapps for jellybean. here is the manual and firmware proscanvideo.com/item.asp?itemnmbr=PLT7044K . I can make a tute anyone needs.
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ok, I have tried very VERY hard to find out how to root my proscan plt7044k. I've tried following the few links that I have found, and have found them to be broken. Or the items just won't download onto my computer or just flat don't work. It appears that what I have to do is to find a driver for this thing so that my computer can recognize it, and the Curtis website doesn't give any driver information. Yes, I did download their manuals and tech material, and they DON'T WORK. All they provide is a powerpoint thing that says to "find program x, do y, etc", without providing that program. I cannot find a driver for this p.o.s. ANYWHERE, nor any that would work for an earlier model and then also "might" work for mine.
I really want to get rid of the "getjar" crap, as well as all of the bloatware that google puts into these things!
Tearran said:
I just got this tablet. You have root accesses out of the box. There are 2 ways I have installed play store. Through root explorer and through adb push. google gapps for jellybean. here is the manual and firmware proscanvideo.com/item.asp?itemnmbr=PLT7044K . I can make a tute anyone needs.
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I have checked device for root it is not rooted out of the box. If you have a tutorial to actually get root it would be appreciated.
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musicafe said:
I have checked device for root it is not rooted out of the box. If you have a tutorial to actually get root it would be appreciated.
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The tablet is semi rooted out of the box it only needs supersu (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053). You need to adb push this file.
[HOW-TO] Install & Use ADB tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956)
How to push files through ADB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642437)
Basic adb/shell commands for noobs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3820215)
Tearran said:
The tablet is semi rooted out of the box it only needs supersu (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053). You need to adb push this file.
[HOW-TO] Install & Use ADB tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956)
How to push files through ADB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642437)
Basic adb/shell commands for noobs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3820215)
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I've looked everywhere including the links you provided, and adb don't find this device, oh well, bout to give up on this
side load
Goggles2114 said:
A friend of mine picked up a Proscan PLT7044k. Great cheap tablet from BigLots they wanted to gift me as a late birthday present. Sure it's cheap, but cheap can be good right? Especially if it's a backup device or something to tinker with.
Trouble is we're running into some issues. Fine. Great it's a cheap Chinese tablet. We both get that we're not expecting nexus or ipad mini or even kindle fire quality. However GetJar is, apparently, not working correctly, Amazon Marketplace (which it was linked to in the device) will not let you change settings, and My friend isn't wanting to try rooting to get google play working just yet because we're not sure if the Thread found on the matter has all the bugs worked out.
This Thread seems to be closest to what 'we' want but the model number is different (it's supposed t obe the same device save for the one we're working with included a hardware keyboard/case, but one never knows.)
Of Note when queried my friend only saw a one gig internal storage device instead of the four gig advertised and described the external media slot as a SD slot instead of a micro-sd.
So, since I am, for the moment, treating this device as different and not wanting to risk bricking before info can be gained on if it's worht keeping or taken back, trying to figure out the following:
Very minimum how does one get google play on this gizmo.
Is there anything that can be done about the touch screen lag?
Is there a CyanogenMod port that will work or other custom rom that might help with the issues of lag?
Any advice would be welcome/useful. Even 'RTFM' with links to other threads.
Edit: Be Aware my 'primary' computer is running linux (peppermint OS3, ubuntu 12.04 based distro.)
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You can side load the Play Store, also, what version of Android is the tablet running?
IRIE4IPIER said:
I've looked everywhere including the links you provided, and adb don't find this device, oh well, bout to give up on this
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You probably have a driver problem. I use ADB Konnect (wireless ADB) To push over wifi.
Is there any possible way to flash a custom ROM to it the factory ROM has too much crap on it memory wise?
JayMax03 said:
Is there any possible way to flash a custom ROM to it the factory ROM has too much crap on it memory wise?
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I Titanium backup to uninstall the bloat. You also can use Root explorer or adb to rename the apk extension of the bloat to get rid of the eyesore
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proscan 7" tablet.
you kngoo root, make sure your using windows...anything past vista.
i used wkindows 7 or 8 from an internet cafe and my proscan is plt7602g and it worked fine...i even reset from the android service menu (green dead dude) and it worked but make sure most of all that you have the verify apps off so you can root it. because it will still be a danger to ur tablet. there is always a bricking chance, one you instakll kingoo root and run the program plug in ur tablet press root and the app takes care of it all. and if you google kingoo app or kingoo root it will show a main website and go from there
i got my proscan PLT1077G and i haven't found a **** yet i want to change my tablet android OS but don't have a developer who can help us with this one i think proscan is not that popular
Tearran said:
The tablet is semi rooted out of the box it only needs supersu (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053). You need to adb push this file.
[HOW-TO] Install & Use ADB tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956)
How to push files through ADB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=642437)
Basic adb/shell commands for noobs (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3820215)
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Going to try this on the PLT7650G
Need firmware file for plt7223g
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Going to try this on the PLT7650G
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so much for this method - I used kingo root for windows, slow but works. just go grab a beer and come back in ten.
Ok, So i had a galaxy note 2 before and the phone was way to big for me. It was pretty annoying bringing that big phone to the bar. So I purchase a S4. I did some research and tryed to use terminal emulator but it was block by the new security software that the s4 comes with... So I found this video on youtube and it actually worked. I take no credit what so every for this i just found it and would like to share it .
1) Install all Samsung Drivers
2) Put the phone into Debuging mode. Make sure you plug it into the computer and make sure you allow the computer to debug the phone. A pop up usually comes on the phone make sure to check ALways for this computer and hit agree and ok
3) Go to link deleted by VECTUS /vroot and download the root software if your using google chrome the page is easily translated.
4) Install the software to your computer and run it
5) Hit the root button and thats it
I'm on windows 8.1 and it work for me so it should work for anyone because 8.1 sucks
AGAIN: I did not figure this out I am just sharing thanks
exopforce said:
Ok, So i had a galaxy note 2 before and the phone was way to big for me. It was pretty annoying bringing that big phone to the bar. So I purchase a S4. I did some research and tryed to use terminal emulator but it was block by the new security software that the s4 comes with... So I found this video on youtube and it actually worked. I take no credit what so every for this i just found it and would like to share it .
1) Install all Samsung Drivers
2) Put the phone into Debuging mode. Make sure you plug it into the computer and make sure you allow the computer to debug the phone. A pop up usually comes on the phone make sure to check ALways for this computer and hit agree and ok
3) Go to link removed by VECTUS /vroot and download the root software if your using google chrome the page is easily translated.
4) Install the software to your computer and run it
5) Hit the root button and thats it
I'm on windows 8.1 and it work for me so it should work for anyone because 8.1 sucks
AGAIN: I did not figure this out I am just sharing thanks
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There are already at least 2 ops about this vroot method...some believe it to be an unsafe method
jamesd1085 said:
There are already at least 2 ops about this vroot method...some believe it to be an unsafe method
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I'll keep everyone updated on the root. The only issue I had was when I installed superusersu i had to reset my phone twice (reset after disabling Knox). But everything else seems to be working fine. I want to use the galaxy gear so i'ma try to find a rom thats based off of 4.3
P.S.
I tried to put the links up but since I haven't hit 10 post yet I cant put the links in... If an admin will allow me i can put the links up thanks
What firmware version are you running?
exopforce said:
Ok, So i had a galaxy note 2 before and the phone was way to big for me. It was pretty annoying bringing that big phone to the bar. So I purchase a S4. I did some research and tryed to use terminal emulator but it was block by the new security software that the s4 comes with... So I found this video on youtube and it actually worked. I take no credit what so every for this i just found it and would like to share it .
1) Install all Samsung Drivers
2) Put the phone into Debuging mode. Make sure you plug it into the computer and make sure you allow the computer to debug the phone. A pop up usually comes on the phone make sure to check ALways for this computer and hit agree and ok
3) Go to banned site and download the root software if your using google chrome the page is easily translated.
4) Install the software to your computer and run it
5) Hit the root button and thats it
I'm on windows 8.1 and it work for me so it should work for anyone because 8.1 sucks
AGAIN: I did not figure this out I am just sharing thanks
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Post reported.
Sigh... I'll try to be politically correct here... This thread was IN NO WAY actual development... So I moved it to general... You guys can talk about vroot or whatever it is all you want (in the CORRECT threads) but DO NOT post links to it... ANYWHERE until told otherwise here at XDA... Poster there is a method to XDA's madness and your post is a prime example (like why you can't post the link) of why we have rules here... For goodness sakes please read BEFORE (I suggest starting with XDA rules) you post such things, and in the wrong place no less... I'll chalk this up to being a novice (I would also run anti virus on your pc now that you have vroot on your pc, just a friendly hint)... THREAD CLOSED