I plan to buy s3 but i have a question in mind. I dont like to install custom roms and only need to root the s3 in order to install Titanium Backup Pro.So if i root it and not install custom recovery and no other mod just superuser and titanium backup pro will i be able to get fota update. And also can i easily unroot it and go back to as it was before?
Don't root, BUY the games, get updates.
Cracked games are bad mkay?
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Edited due to Op editing his post, which originally stated he wanted to know if this would affect his use of cracked games!
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salilkansal said:
I plan to buy s3 but i have a question in mind. I dont like to install custom roms and only need to root the s3 in order to install Titanium Backup Pro.So if i root it and not install custom recovery and no other mod just superuser and titanium backup pro will i be able to get fota update. And also can i easily unroot it and go back to as it was before?
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Using cf.root you can keep the phone as close to stock as possible and have root, you can still get official updates through KIES but OTA downloaded updates seem to be giving ppl problems.
To slaphead20 and burden010 just cause the guy doesnt want custom roms doesnt mean hes cracking games or doing anything illegal. I only rooted my stock rom so I could fully use titanium backup and mybackup pro, plus custom roms arent that far from stock at the moment anyway so give the guy a break.
edit :- I see OP has edited his post maybe he did announce he was doing something wrong.
SwiftSmoke said:
Using cf.root you can keep the phone as close to stock as possible and have root, you can still get official updates through KIES but OTA downloaded updates seem to be giving ppl problems.
To slaphead20 and burden010 just cause the guy doesnt want custom roms doesnt mean hes cracking games or doing anything illegal. I only rooted my stock rom so I could fully use titanium backup and mybackup pro, plus custom roms arent that far from stock at the moment anyway so give the guy a break
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Fyi......the guy has edited his post, should have quoted him!
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Sorry guys. I meant no offence. I didn't knew. So I can update the phone via keis easily? What about unrooting it? Can it be done?
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salilkansal said:
Sorry guys. I meant no offence. I didn't knew. So I can update the phone via keis easily? What about unrooting it? Can it be done?
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The only advice I am prepared to give you now is that you please, out of courtesy, read the forum rules.
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salilkansal said:
Sorry guys. I meant no offence. I didn't knew. So I can update the phone via keis easily? What about unrooting it? Can it be done?
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Yes kies will update as long as u stick with cf root
SwiftSmoke said:
Yes kies will update as long as u stick with cf root
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Thanks and im very sorry people. Will surely read the rules before posting.
If you have only a rooted stock Rom then you should be fine for receiving ota updates. Worst that might happen is you will loose root.
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Thanks a lot guys. Gonna buy it today. Will post after testing it. Any advice what all should i check to make sure the phone is not faulty
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Hi I got an update to j16. I was waiting for the update before i root my phone.
I got done updating it yesterday. It is stock j16. so im hoping if it is possible to root it? I have rooted the older version on my brother's some apps i really wanna have.
So please let me know if its possible to root the stock j16? thanks in advance
Yep its possible mine is!
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Yes its rootable just like the original firmware. I used the update.zip method to root it, never tried the one click version
Yup its possible. I rooted mine using the one click root.
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JI6 is rootable. What's J16?
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J16 is the OTA update that was sent out over the last couple of weeks to fix a number of problems with the Galaxy S phones...in particular, the problem with the GPS not being able to lock onto satellites or function reliably in general. I have read some threads where a few folks who were rooted and then did the update messed up their phones.
allthrottle said:
JI6 is rootable. What's J16?
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Best post of the day...so far =)
ZX3ZX4 said:
J16 is the OTA update that was sent out over the last couple of weeks to fix a number of problems with the Galaxy S phones...in particular, the problem with the GPS not being able to lock onto satellites or function reliably in general. I have read some threads where a few folks who were rooted and then did the update messed up their phones.
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S/he was kidding =)
~SB
Didn't even attempt to root my phone until after the update. I was too scared which has me lmao at myself. Now to get over my fear of trying a new ROM!!!
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Didn't even attempt to root my phone until after the update. I was too scared which has me lmao at myself. Now to get over my fear of trying a new ROM!!!
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Once you do you'll be happy you did and wonder why it took so long to get to that happy place =)
Easiest way is to download the TGA's One click root/unroot, then install ROM Manager, run Clockwork Recovery in ROM manager to download/install it for the 1st time, download a ROM from the Dev section (I like Bionix Fusion & Eugene's Vibrant Hybrid), and follow the instructions in the ROM's OP (select reboot into recovery yadda yadda yadda)....
~SB
@shinybuddha - I sent you a PM and thank you for the above response!
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i have rooted my galaxy s2 some days ago.and now again i update my phone to 2.3.6 now its unrooted.i had some apps blocked using system tuner now i am not able to use that apps..says root access needed..what can i do?now i cant even download apps from market.plz help...hope now someone understand my english....
Sorry, I couldn't understand this post. Please use English next time. Maybe then you'll receive help.
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manis.amg said:
i have rooted my galaxy s2 some days ago.and now again i update my phone to 2.3.6 now its unrooted.i had some apps blocked using system tuner now i am not able to use that apps..says root access needed..what can i do?now i cant even download apps from market.plz help...hope now someone understand my english....
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Find CF root for your ROM version and again you'll have root.
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sorry i know how to root but that is not my problem.cant i use my apps without rooting it again..coz when i root my s2 before my screen become yellowish and lose its vivid colour.i dont wana risk it again.
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What? So you're asking how to use root applications after you lost root, without actually rooting again? Seriously?
Is anyone else troubled by the change of screen colour after a root? lol?
Dude, root it with SuperOneClick, takes 5 min and is easy, so easy even a barely english speaking person such as yourself couldnt screw it up.
dude i had root my phone using superoneclick,so dont give a ****.i am just asking that is there any chance to unblock my apps without rooting it again.
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manis.amg said:
dude i had root my phone using superoneclick,so dont give a ****.i am just asking that is there any chance to unblock my apps without rooting it again.
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how to work the apps which require root permision without rooting the phone? no chance...
Rooting may have not caused your screen problem, its caused by any application you used after rooting. as far as I know to rectify such problem within the firmware you need root again...
thanks....and any idea how to get my pics back in my galary coz there are pics in memory card but doesnt show in my galary.
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thanks....and any idea how to get my pics back in my galary coz there are pics in memory card but doesnt show in my galary.
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Cut your pics from the current location and paste it into Sdcard/DCIM folder and reboot and try
manis.amg said:
i have rooted my galaxy s2 some days ago.and now again i update my phone to 2.3.6 now its unrooted.i had some apps blocked using system tuner now i am not able to use that apps..says root access needed..what can i do?now i cant even download apps from market.plz help...hope now someone understand my english....
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Root your phone again. Get mobile Odin pro. Then again flash full stock firmware.
This way you'll keep root with full stock firmware.
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Hey guys ive noticed after rooting ive lost a lost of features. I lost auto correct, i No longer have the google talk to text while typing i lost s voice. I have to have my phone rooted but there must be a way to keep it all stock with root access? What am i missing?
Thanks
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Which rom did you use? You have to make sure it's stock and not stripped.
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Which rom did you use? You have to make sure it's stock and not stripped.
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Ok i might have clicked stripped i was sure i clicked stock though lol. But with the stock rom i will have all the cool little features?
U can root ur phone and not have to flash a Rom. I rooted and used tb to remove a bunch of apps so it's kinda like I'm running a custom Rom lol
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U can root ur phone and not have to flash a Rom. I rooted and used tb to remove a bunch of apps so it's kinda like I'm running a custom Rom lol
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wait you can root it without flashing anything? please explain or link? =/
I think he means you just flash a stock rooted image not one with things trimmed or deodexed.
Down with Verizon for locking my bootloader
Stock rom with su(Everything should work as normal)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
Stock rom with su/deodexed for themes(Haven't used this one, but everything should work except mms)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768218
Ok thanks a ton. Yeah after i did its i figured its was something simple i was hoping there was and app pack i could download but ill jmust get the stock rooted rom
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I want to root my Galaxy S2 and have ICS or Jelly Bean or the best possible. I have been reading guides and tutorials on how to do this. I don't want anything to go wrong or brick my phone. One guide said I should get a new kernal, custom rom and a new OS to maximise the performance possible. All of this is getting very confusing for me and I don't know which direction to go. There are also two popular methods of rooting a Galaxy S2 which is using super one click or flashing an insecure kernal and then rooting the s2 using odin. I don't know which method is better but I would like to keep all the data in my apps which can be done using titanium backup. I would also like to have clockwork mod just incase anything goes wrong. The guides also said the best custom rom is by cyanagenmod. Could someone push me in the right direction and tell me what I should do and what I shouldn't.
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I want to root my Galaxy S2 and have ICS or Jelly Bean or the best possible. I have been reading guides and tutorials on how to do this. I don't want anything to go wrong or brick my phone. One guide said I should get a new kernal, custom rom and a new OS to maximise the performance possible. All of this is getting very confusing for me and I don't know which direction to go. There are also two popular methods of rooting a Galaxy S2 which is using super one click or flashing an insecure kernal and then rooting the s2 using odin. I don't know which method is better but I would like to keep all the data in my apps which can be done using titanium backup. I would also like to have clockwork mod just incase anything goes wrong. The guides also said the best custom rom is by cyanagenmod. Could someone push me in the right direction and tell me what I should do and what I shouldn't.
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What ROM are you on right now. Could you please attach a screenshot of the about section of your phone so that its easier to hand you the links to correct kernel? Briefly, what you need to do is to search the cf root thread by chainfire, get the cf root closest to your kernel version, and flash it to gain root access. What exactly would you like? Stock or custom rom? ICS or JB?
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I got a stock rom right now. Exactly how it was when I first got the phone. Haven't updated. What is cf root? And can't I root using super one click? I want the jelly bean if that's the best I can get without any bugs or problems.
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bhavik_sheth said:
I got a stock rom right now. Exactly how it was when I first got the phone. Haven't updated. What is cf root? And can't I root using super one click? I want the jelly bean if that's the best I can get without any bugs or problems.
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I'm sorry. I may not be able to help you right now, almost forgot I had an appointment with the doctor.... need to hurry. If I come back early, I'll try to respond. Meanwhile, some expert may come and answer your questions soon. Hang on tyt
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update ur phone to stock ics then root ur phone with the guide bellow and then flash custom roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
I need to root my phone and then update to ics so I don't lose the data in my apps.
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bhavik_sheth said:
I need to root my phone and then update to ics so I don't lose the data in my apps.
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once u root u can backup ur apps with titanium backup and then after flashin a different rom u can restore it
So should I root using super one click?
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Why do I need to update to ics? Can't I just root and then flash custom rom?
What would be the difference?
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bhavik_sheth said:
So should I root using super one click?
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i will not recommend that method but yes upto u .. i prefer cf root ... u can flash cf root for ur kernel and it will be rooted b4 u blink ur eyes
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bhavik_sheth said:
why do i need to update to ics? Can't i just root and then flash custom rom?
What would be the difference?
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use the search option and read the threads .. There are many available ..
The basic thing is many custom roms lik cm rootbox rr needs ics bootloader and u can get ics bootloader by flashing ics roms
the rest read the threads
My friend wants to root his phone and I was wondering if he threw ya $50 if someone could remote his computer, root, and put the best Rom for a daily driver? Last question. He will be good with WiFi tether? Cause that's the main reason he wants to be rooted...
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V-Ty said:
My friend wants to root his phone and I was wondering if he threw ya $50 if someone could remote his computer, root, and put the best Rom for a daily driver? Last question. He will be good with WiFi tether? Cause that's the main reason he wants to be rooted...
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Just make sure he doesn't go to CM10 if he wants WiFi tethering. Its still buggy as it requires only open WiFi..
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Hello guys,
I just started playing around with Android/ROMs/etc so forgive me in advance for what probably is a noobish question..
I rooted my i9300 using CF Root, and then tried a few ROMS.
Although, for the time being i decided to stick to the stock. Had it restored through CWM backup/restore function (Nan I believe).
But now, when I try to update it through Kies it says that the firmware version is not compatible.
I checked around and I've seen that I could flash the stock ROM and it would fix, although I would lose everything i have right now.
Wouldn't "unrooting" fix my problem? I mean, from what i can figure out, it's just copying cache.img and recovery.img to my 'boot'?
If so, wouldn't just putting back the stock files 'deceive' to update it?
Thanks a lot!!!
syspt said:
Hello guys,
I just started playing around with Android/ROMs/etc so forgive me in advance for what probably is a noobish question..
I rooted my i9300 using CF Root, and then tried a few ROMS.
Although, for the time being i decided to stick to the stock. Had it restored through CWM backup/restore function (Nan I believe).
But now, when I try to update it through Kies it says that the firmware version is not compatible.
I checked around and I've seen that I could flash the stock ROM and it would fix, although I would lose everything i have right now.
Wouldn't "unrooting" fix my problem? I mean, from what i can figure out, it's just copying cache.img and recovery.img to my 'boot'?
If so, wouldn't just putting back the stock files 'deceive' to update it?
Thanks a lot!!!
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Use triangle away to reset counter, flash an unrooted stock Rom, do a factory reset, that should be or. You will be unroted and original status. Please correct me if I am wrong. There are also a lot of how guides here in the forum and on YouTube!
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chrismast said:
Use triangle away to reset counter, flash an unrooted stock Rom, do a factory reset, that should be or. You will be unroted and original status. Please correct me if I am wrong. There are also a lot of how guides here in the forum and on YouTube!
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There are yes, but everything I saw meant flashing a stock ROM, and i really just wanted to use the backup that i have in CWM backup tool.
syspt said:
There are yes, but everything I saw meant flashing a stock ROM, and i really just wanted to use the backup that i have in CWM backup tool.
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your backup is rooted
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your backup is rooted
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Well crap.. that was surprisingly obvious.. Thanks! I guess I'll just have to flash it then!
syspt said:
Well crap.. that was surprisingly obvious.. Thanks! I guess I'll just have to flash it then!
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You could try to flash your backup and remove root with the su app
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You could try to flash your backup and remove root with the su app
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It was a great idea. Just did that, but apparently the firmware is still not compatible..
I also still see the CWM app in my app list..
Actually, rooting shouldn't interfere with updating via Kies, only OTA. That's what I read. Do you have the correct firmware region?
well its the one that came with the phone, so should be right.
would the cwm cause this? could i put back the original recover
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well its the one that came with the phone, so should be right.
would the cwm cause this? could i put back the original recover
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Possible simple answer is joi xda and flash stock rom via odin.
jje
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