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.
bhavik_sheth said:
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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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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Hey buddies,
I left my laptop at my sisi's place and now when i want to root my s3 i can not find a way to do it for the first time.
even i cant install any kernel using stock recovery as it says signature verification failed.
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As far as i know i really need! a computer to root ur phone ...
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abhiwltya said:
Hey buddies,
I left my laptop at my sisi's place and now when i want to root my s3 i can not find a way to do it for the first time.
even i cant install any kernel using stock recovery as it says signature verification failed.
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I think u could use mobile odin....
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Pretty sure you already need root to use mobile odin.
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There is no way. For the first time you have to use a computer.
mobile odin requires root.No other way?
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mobile odin requires root.No other way?
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just over pc or mac! no other way trust me
Yep. Initial root requires a computer.
If you really need to root right now, download Odin and CF-Root on your phone and ask someone to borrow their computer or use a public computer. Move the files to the computer and root it in less than one minute and you're done!
i have a few questions maybe you guys can help... so here we go:
when you root with odin, it unlocks the phone giving you su right. does this also change your rom?
how is the launcher different than the rom? difference between flashing rom and kernal?
last one... when you install a custom rom, can you delete it if there are bugs to reinstall a different one or use the stock?
lostsoul565 said:
i have a few questions maybe you guys can help... so here we go:
when you root with odin, it unlocks the phone giving you su right. does this also change your rom?
how is the launcher different than the rom? difference between flashing rom and kernal?
last one... when you install a custom rom, can you delete it if there are bugs to reinstall a different one or use the stock?
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1. No
2 launcher is just your homescreen with apps and widgets, rom is whole firmware with all system files etc
3. Yes
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Can i Keep my files?
Can i root my phone without wiping it and having to install all my apps and settings again?
ramonguthrie said:
Can i root my phone without wiping it and having to install all my apps and settings again?
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yes no wipe is required
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what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
DeltaBlast said:
what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
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Rooting gives you loads of possibilities.Read.
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DeltaBlast said:
what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
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by rooting you can remove some bloatware on the phone.
try this Framaroot
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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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EM2_Rob said:
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 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.
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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
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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
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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
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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Zlgibby said:
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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Go to the following link. just download CF kernel latest version. install it using ODIN. that's it you are done now you will be able to use CLOCKWORKMOD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
There are 2 ways to access CWM
1. press VOL UP+HOME+POWER, keep it pressed till samsung logo appears, than let it go.
2. in your app drawer there will be an app CWM, open it than tap on recovery mode and it will boot in CWM.
Zlgibby said:
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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One question and that is important..if you have a GT-I9300 international version which has Exynos chipset why are you using Snapdragon Toolkit?
and if you have any other version of S3..why are you posting it here?
Zlgibby said:
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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DANGER you are in the wrong forum as said don't flash firmware from here this is the International I9300 forum . See sticky top of the page .
jje
Sorry no I Have the sprint version and sorry for posting in wrong section but I did look at the sticky and click on the sprint link and nothing happened. So where is the best place to post about the sprint sg3. And is there clockwork mod for the USA Sprint SG3?
Again im sorry fir posting in wrong section
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You will find all you want for your Sprint S3 here
So there is no sprint sg3 help on here
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MOPRAL posted a Sprint link right above you^^^^
Sprint has its own forum for the sgs3 varient.......thats where you will get help from.
we can help you, but all the files/tools/roms/and Mods are of pretty much no use to you. so it makes sense to get info from people who have the same device.
Thanks found it sorry about wrong posting
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I would use CF-Auto-Root or CF-Root 6.4 but I can't find any working link anywhere and it seems this site has some issues http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
I once used Framaroot, worked like a charm. Went to use it again... It doesn't want to know
I'd greatly appreciate it if a suitable link was provided.
Thanks in advance. :good:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
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rootSU said:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck.
nevermind I forgot you need root to use it. sorry
Framaroot should work if you flash an older unpatched build but that could be risky.
ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
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He isn't rooted... need root for mobile Odin...
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ExperimentalHDX said:
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
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Do you really need root? Can't you just flash a rom as suggested in my thread you just read?
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ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
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To be edited. ..
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To be edited. ..
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It wont work
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I think I read somewhere that flashing a custom kernel such as siyah can get you rooted. may want to try that?
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
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IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
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I am having difficulty finding threads on this app, still getting used to it. What is the name of this thread?
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The one I.mentioned in my first post
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The one I.mentioned in my first post
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Thanks. Now, I guess I'll flash CWM again tomorrow, but I am unsure of where to find rooted roms as I have never used this method of rooting before, I'm lost.
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You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
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rootSU said:
You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
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I learned staying away from mg4 the hard way. I flashed Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly to a stock rom only to find that I dug my own grave as I previously had an mg4, so I had to flash back to it. And I'm not sure what I've flashed via recovery, I may have but I just don't remember.
Edit: and on a side note, a rom is different from firmware right? Since I got into the whole imei problem I forgot what goes where and what flashes what, it shook me up.
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You would have flashed cm via recovery. Do the same but with something like wanam lite or omega...
Or wait for chainfires website to be fixed. Doubt it will be down long
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You would have flashed cm via recovery
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I think I did...
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Well there's no other way
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Well there's no other way
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I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
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if you are on MG4 firmware or rom. you will most likely lose imei if you flash any previous modem. I would back up efs folder going forward. probably best to stick to MG4 based builds for now .there are some custom roms with the MG4 base in the android development threads .since that is a newer build than most. that explains why it has been patched. why framaroot and cf root are not working. There is a prerooted stock firmware for MG4 if I find it p will share the link
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I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
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10.1 is stable. It wont ever be anything other than a "nightly" though
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