I've got the day off and nothings really going on so I'm looking to root my SGS III. Still in the preparation phase but I'm basically looking to find the quickest, easiest way to obtain root.
What I've come across is the tool kit and CF-Root methods of doing this. Basically what's the difference between these? I'm also reading about flash counter? And triangle away gets rid of it? I'm not too sure on that really..
Ideally I think I'd prefer using Odin but I cant seem to extract the CF-Root file to get the .Tar PDA file. This is why I've stopped and decided to post before proceeding to **** it all up, as I once did with my SGS...
Any help would be appreciated thanks all
..... Should also say I'm running stock with the latest OTA update if that's any worth
I did it via CF-Root and Odin. Quick and easy
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JATCHUHAN said:
I did it via CF-Root and Odin. Quick and easy
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The issue I'm having with that is I cant seem to get the .tar file when I extract the files. I only seem to get the .img files, what extraction program do you use may I ask?
Dave759 said:
The issue I'm having with that is I cant seem to get the .tar file when I extract the files. I only seem to get the .img files, what extraction program do you use may I ask?
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Used WinZip here
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As it turns out using 7 zip was messing my extraction up so got rid of that and job done got the .tar file I needed, literally took 10 seconds..
Cf-root because I didn't want insecure boot image thing. Also like SuperSU
Another quick one, any one have recommended roms, I've just installed JB on my S1 and it looks good, but do I install it on my S3? Or pick something else?
Dave759 said:
Another quick one, any one have recommended roms, I've just installed JB on my S1 and it looks good, but do I install it on my S3? Or pick something else?
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Ssssssh........best Rom threads are banned.
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Dave759 said:
Another quick one, any one have recommended roms, I've just installed JB on my S1 and it looks good, but do I install it on my S3? Or pick something else?
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Can't really comment on "best"
But I've had good experience with AHD, WanamLite (2.0) and Omega. All with stock kernels. But Siyaah 1.4 is a good kernel to start with if you want a custom kernel.
Currently my daily driver is Faryaab's AOSP JB Build 3. Loving it!
Sorry, poorly phrased.. should have said, what rom do you use and why?
I confess at the moment I have gone back to a stock de-odexed Rom just to see what Samsung is like after 2 years of being on aosp/cm9 roms, just running siyah kernel over it and removed a bit of bloat.....quite enjoying it
slaphead20 said:
I confess at the moment I have gone back to a stock de-odexed Rom just to see what Samsung is like after 2 years of being on aosp/cm9 roms, just running siyah kernel over it and removed a bit of bloat.....quite enjoying it
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I have done the exact same thing as of this morning!
I enjoyed my journey through cm9/10 and aosp JB but I have to say I'm liking the latest Sammy FW, its a lot smoother than it was when I left it to flash CM9 back around when I got the phone.
So ya, I'm gone back to the darkside, not-as-crap-as-before-wiz.
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nodstuff said:
I have done the exact same thing as of this morning!
I enjoyed my journey through cm9/10 and aosp JB but I have to say I'm liking the latest Sammy FW, its a lot smoother than it was when I left it to flash CM9 back around when I got the phone.
So ya, I'm gone back to the darkside, not-as-crap-as-before-wiz.
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It's quite nice having everything working as it should for once....and can't really finds any faults so far, just a matter of nailing all the bloat to the wall and all seems good
Cf-root - odin , use winrar
Thanks for the thoughts and help everyone, much appreciated, will comment back again if I screw up, expect something by 10pm knowing my luck
Dave759 said:
Thanks for the thoughts and help everyone, much appreciated, will comment back again if I screw up, expect something by 10pm knowing my luck
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Flash then do a nandroid, can't really go wrong them!
Related
Heres the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854
Im currently running Turkbey hellraised on my Sgh-I777. I wanted to try this rom out, but when i did the usual steps for hellraising and rebooted i got stuck on the boot screen, not a boot loop but the actual start up screen that reads "Samsung Galaxy s2 Gt -I9100".
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hellraiser package is designed for GB roms. That is an 4.0 base and we do not have a fully functional kernel for our phone yet.
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hellraiser package is designed for GB roms. That is an 4.0 base and we do not have a fully functional kernel for our phone yet.
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Doh (homer voice). Thank you!!! Too bad because this one of the best Ics rom ive seen
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Jivy you are so nice! :thumbup:
(I was expecting other responses)
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Here I'll help you out since you were expecting it. READ THE COMPLETE OP before trying something like this. It states what the mod is compatible with. LOL I'm only half serious. I feel your pain too I want to use ics so Bad. Just so ya know I've flashed the ics for the i9100 on our phone and it doesn't brick it or anything just the back and search buttons don't work.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Here I'll help you out since you were expecting it. READ THE COMPLETE OP before trying something like this. It states what the mod is compatible with. LOL I'm only half serious. I feel your pain too I want to use ics so Bad. Just so ya know I've flashed the ics for the i9100 on our phone and it doesn't brick it or anything just the back and search buttons don't work.
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..and the call audio
But it's fun to play with
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Phalanx7621 said:
Here I'll help you out since you were expecting it. READ THE COMPLETE OP before trying something like this. It states what the mod is compatible with. LOL I'm only half serious. I feel your pain too I want to use ics so Bad. Just so ya know I've flashed the ics for the i9100 on our phone and it doesn't brick it or anything just the back and search buttons don't work.
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Be careful - some of the ICS installs have a PIT file and are flashed in Odin.
DO NOT FLASH THESE.
As of today, the ONLY reason to EVER flash the I777 using a PIT file is to recover from a situation where you screwed it up by flashing something with a PIT file.
Nothing good can come out of flashing using a PIT file on the I777 at this point, nothing! So DO NOT FLASH anything that includes one!
Things might change when we get official ICS, but right now - DON'T DO IT.
I flashed the first i9100 leak using odin on my i777, and it workt just fine, only played with it for like 5min since ril is busted =/, tho he can flash i9100 cm9 just fine(after taking out the ro.productdevice=i9100 string out of the updater-script) and play with ics a bit, tho like we all know no mic on calls/no back/search keys(tho it can be fixed with gb /usr and a kernel edit) =/
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Be careful - some of the ICS installs have a PIT file and are flashed in Odin.
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Things might change when we get official ICS, but right now - DON'T DO IT.
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I think, once we start getting ICS for the i777, the device will have to be repartitioned. In HC (and ICS), /data and /sdcard (/mnt/sdcard) are no longer seperate partitions. If I understand ODIN properly (and I don't), that would imply a PIT file, correct?
Gary
Just moved from iPhone to i777, wanted to get ICS, but eneded up bricking my first phone by installing something meant for i9000. At that time I didn’t know Galaxy S2 has variants, just searched for S2 and got burned. My fault…..should have understood better.
I want to do it right this time so I have been reading about i777, ROMs, kernels, CWM.
I want to put SHOStock or CM9 ROM.
I know where these ROMs are and how to flash them using CWM.
But that’s where my confusion starts, that there are just too many sources and options and I don’t know which one is right.
So please advise.
How do I root?
Using this? It has multiple options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627#post18576627
or this ?
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-att-galaxy-s2-sgh-i777/
Which kernel to use
The one mentioned in SHOStock thread #3 post the Cherry Picker Kernel for i777 or Entorpy? Siayh
How do I get CWM on these, isn’t recovery part of the kernel or do I flash It separately or may be use ROM Manager, once rooted.
Modem? What does it do? Is it for phone or wi-fi and how do I know which one to use.
My phone’s data
SGH-i777
Android 2.3.6
Baseband I777UCKK6
Kernel 2.6.35.7
Build#
GINGERBREAD.UCKK6
Here's what you need to do:
1. Use Odin to flash stock UCKH7 with Root, available here. Be aware that doing this will require a full wipe, so do what you can to back up your sms/mms/contacts and other data. READ EVERY STEP CAREFULLY. Do not flash a kernel with Odin.
2. Now that you have root access, download Mobile Odin from the Play Store. Use it to flash either Entropy's DD or Siyah. This will install CWM Recovery.
3. Boot into CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup.
4. Use CWM to flash SHOStock or CM9.
First of all thanks for responding.......
Is there a relation between which ROM will work with which Kernel, I may be wrong but I got the impression, depending on which ROM you are putting, you should have a kernel that supports it.
Also it seems like, ShoStock has its own variation of entropy, named cherry picker.
Thanks.......
mattdm said:
Here's what you need to do:
1. Use Odin to flash stock UCKH7 with Root, available here. Be aware that doing this will require a full wipe, so do what you can to back up your sms/mms/contacts and other data. READ EVERY STEP CAREFULLY. Do not flash a kernel with Odin.
2. Now that you have root access, download Mobile Odin from the Play Store. Use it to flash either Entropy's DD or Siyah. This will install CWM Recovery.
3. Boot into CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup.
4. Use CWM to flash SHOStock or CM9.
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Agree with matts post just like to add that you can get the free mobile odin here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 to flash the kernel so you dont spend any money. download file, extract, move apk to sdcard, use root or file explorer locate and run the apk. follow instructions on flashing a kernel
Thanks a ton got it.....
aj9507 said:
Agree with matts post just like to add that you can get the free mobile odin here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 to flash the kernel so you dont spend any money. download file, extract, move apk to sdcard, use root or file explorer locate and run the apk. follow instructions on flashing a kernel
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Ah yes, thanks. I always forget to mention that.
Itsme1967 said:
First of all thanks for responding.......
Is there a relation between which ROM will work with which Kernel, I may be wrong but I got the impression, depending on which ROM you are putting, you should have a kernel that supports it.
Also it seems like, ShoStock has its own variation of entropy, named cherry picker.
Thanks.......
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Sometimes there is, but it seems like most of the ICS kernels are interchangeable. Just try out each kernel for a few days...once you have CWM, switching kernels is no big deal. When switching kernels, though, it's always wise to flash jivy's Kernel Cleaning Script just before flashing a new kernel.
Can you use CWM to flash kernels as well ? I thought they always have to be done using ODIN.
May be I underestimated CWM, I thought it was for ROMs and zips only.
Itsme1967 said:
Can you use CWM to flash kernels as well ? I thought they always have to be done using ODIN.
May be I underestimated CWM, I thought it was for ROMs and zips only.
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u can use mobile odin or cwm but its just a matter of preference you just had to use mobile odin at first to acquire a cwm enabled kernel but pretty much you can flash everything in cwm as long as its specified to be cwm flashable zip kernels roms and modems and such
edit: the free mobile odin only lets you flash kernels btw its the premium version that lets you do everything without going to recovery
hope to help
Itsme1967 said:
Can you use CWM to flash kernels as well ? I thought they always have to be done using ODIN.
May be I underestimated CWM, I thought it was for ROMs and zips only.
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You don't seem to have a firm grasp on all this. Maybe you should do some more reading before going further...
Anyway, here's a brief explanation:
A kernel is the underlying core of the operating system; it is how the OS interacts with the hardware.
A rom (the proper term is actually firmware, but nobody uses it) is basically the whole user interface; it's the part of the OS you see. When you flash a rom, you're flashing everything, including a kernel.
Like I said before, you never want to flash a custom kernel using Odin. Doing so will trip the phone's flash counter, and this will show up if you ever have to take the phone in for warranty stuff.
The reason it's ok to use Odin to flash the stock with root package is that it comes with the stock kernel, not a custom one. Basically, once you're rooted, you shouldn't touch Odin again unless its to recover from a brick. Basically everything else can be done in CWM.
Yes I am still reading & trying to get a grip on it.
So first I will root it, then flash kernel using Mobil Odin
Then get in CWM mode ad flash ROM, which will come with the kernel i.e. cherrypicker kernel and modem I need.
Yes one part I have understood very well is that use CWM as much as one can to avoid committing mistakes by flashing something that doesn't belong.
Sorry for asking so many qs., I wish I could understand this faster.....
Thanks again........
Itsme1967 said:
Yes I am still reading & trying to get a grip on it.
So first I will root it, then flash kernel using Mobil Odin
Then get in CWM mode ad flash ROM, which will come with the kernel i.e. cherrypicker kernel and modem I need.
Yes one part I have understood very well is that use CWM as much as one can to avoid committing mistakes by flashing something that doesn't belong.
Sorry for asking so many qs., I wish I could understand this faster.....
Thanks again........
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Yeah no problem. I would suggest that you wait a while before doing this. Read through all the stickies and guides to can find, and get more familiar with everything. Then after a couple days, go for it.
Crap, I'm starting to think I should not but a sg2....
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rpomponio said:
Crap, I'm starting to think I should not but a sg2....
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Why?
I remember my first flash....
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jthatch12 said:
I remember my first flash....
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I remember mine, read and re read the guides 3 to 5 times before I even touched my phone that I had for only three hours before I got bored with stock lol. To op don't be afraid man this forum is here to help and the gs2 is a great phone
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:*) nice ! Love these kinds of threads.
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Why?
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Can you send me a guide please, I have been reading for a couple days now and alot of what I see is wifi breaks after root. I am buying a sg2 in about 2 weeks so plan on seeing me around. I want to root it and run ics but I need my wifi... Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
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Can you send me a guide please, I have been reading for a couple days now and alot of what I see is wifi breaks after root. I am buying a sg2 in about 2 weeks so plan on seeing me around. I want to root it and run ics but I need my wifi... Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
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Wifi works fine on ics
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Nick281051 said:
Wifi works fine on ics
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So I just need to go threw the root process, make a back up, and when I flash the ics ROM I choose, my wifi will be back?? Sorry for the noobish questions, I plan on rooting my sg2 as soon as I get home from buying it and I don't want to brick it... Any help is much appreciated!!! Thank you in advance!
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rpomponio said:
Can you send me a guide please, I have been reading for a couple days now and alot of what I see is wifi breaks after root. I am buying a sg2 in about 2 weeks so plan on seeing me around. I want to root it and run ics but I need my wifi... Any help is greatly appreciated!! Thank you in advance!!!
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mattdm said:
Here's what you need to do:
1. Use Odin to flash stock UCKH7 with Root, available here. Be aware that doing this will require a full wipe, so do what you can to back up your sms/mms/contacts and other data. READ EVERY STEP CAREFULLY. Do not flash a kernel with Odin.
2. Now that you have root access, download Mobile Odin from the Play Store. Use it to flash either Entropy's DD or Siyah. This will install CWM Recovery.
3. Boot into CWM Recovery and make a nandroid backup.
4. Use CWM to flash SHOStock or CM9.
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You don't need any more of a guide than that. Don't worry about breaking wifi, that isn't a problem on any of the popular roms.
If you want a Samsung based ICS rom that works really well, I suggest ShoStock2. If you want an AOSP based rom, most people suggest AOKP. I haven't tried it personally.
rpomponio said:
So I just need to go threw the root process, make a back up, and when I flash the ics ROM I choose, my wifi will be back??
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You're wifi won't go away in the first place.
I have an ATT I777 on the UCKK6 base. Id like to root it. Its obviously still running GB and that base I listed. I know they sometime lock stuff down further with different update. So the question is, would there be any issue with updating the phone to ICS through KIES and then rooting? Or should I root it before? If I root it before will I lose root if I try to update it then, I would think so at a minimum.
does anyone know the most current base, or what it would be that I came out with after the KIES update?
loki993 said:
I have an ATT I777 on the UCKK6 base. Id like to root it. Its obviously still running GB and that base I listed. I know they sometime lock stuff down further with different update. So the question is, would there be any issue with updating the phone to ICS through KIES and then rooting? Or should I root it before? If I root it before will I lose root if I try to update it then, I would think so at a minimum.
does anyone know the most current base, or what it would be that I came out with after the KIES update?
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Before or after it doesn't matter, our latest base (ics) is UCLE5 which is the official update.
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loki993 said:
I have an ATT I777 on the UCKK6 base. Id like to root it. Its obviously still running GB and that base I listed. I know they sometime lock stuff down further with different update. So the question is, would there be any issue with updating the phone to ICS through KIES and then rooting? Or should I root it before? If I root it before will I lose root if I try to update it then, I would think so at a minimum.
does anyone know the most current base, or what it would be that I came out with after the KIES update?
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WARNING: DON'T FLASH THE AT&T ICS ROM.... You are much safer flashing this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
Or any other custom ICS ROM from the DEV section...
snipe2nite said:
WARNING: DON'T FLASH THE AT&T ICS ROM.... You are much safer flashing this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
Or any other custom ICS ROM from the DEV section...
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Ok, so then go through the process to root UCKK6 and then just flash that? Id assume the other available ROMs have the kernel checked for the EMMC bug?
Im new to this phone ans Samsung in general, is this phone basically unbrickable? I see unbricking flashes and things like that
loki993 said:
Ok, so then go through the process to root UCKK6 and then just flash that? Id assume the other available ROMs have the kernel checked for the EMMC bug?
Im new to this phone ans Samsung in general, is this phone basically unbrickable? I see unbricking flashes and things like that
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No. This phone is definitely *not* unbrickable if, by unbrickable you mean not capable of being bricked. If you mean can it be brought back from a brick, then it depends on the type of brick we're talking. If you're talking the hard brick caused by the eMMC bug, then no. You won't be bringing it back from the dead.
If you have not already, I would advise reading the post at the following link, then reading the thread related to the mentioned app:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/determine-your-devices-hard-brick-risk-with-got-brickbug/
xhepera said:
No. This phone is definitely *not* unbrickable if, by unbrickable you mean not capable of being bricked. If you mean can it be brought back from a brick, then it depends on the type of brick we're talking. If you're talking the hard brick caused by the eMMC bug, then no. You won't be bringing it back from the dead.
If you have not already, I would advise reading the post at the following link, then reading the thread related to the mentioned app:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/determine-your-devices-hard-brick-risk-with-got-brickbug/
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I got the brickbug lol. Thats interesting. So basically though as long as I'm on a fixed kernel I'm ok, just check the kernel thread to make sure its fixed and avoid stock sammy kernels at all costs lol.
loki993 said:
I got the brickbug lol. Thats interesting. So basically though as long as I'm on a fixed kernel I'm ok, just check the kernel thread to make sure its fixed and avoid stock sammy kernels at all costs lol.
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All the kernels here are okay, just not the stock sammy ones
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Nick281051 said:
All the kernels here are okay, just not the stock sammy ones
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Nicks right. But you'll be fine if u wanna try out stock ics. Just remember not to wipe data / factory reset with that kernel and.you're ggood to go. I installed it two days ago and ran it for a while. It worked fine but the battery drain was killing me. So I switched. Good luck, happy flashing.
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If you will root your phone, suggest to use ShishiROM ICS. It has a great battery life.
Im a great fan of task ROM, and then I try ShishiROM. Im using it for 3days now, no regrets. Its a great ROM.
Just try it. :highfive:
Phalanx7621 said:
Nicks right. But you'll be fine if u wanna try out stock ics. Just remember not to wipe data / factory reset with that kernel and.you're ggood to go. I installed it two days ago and ran it for a while. It worked fine but the battery drain was killing me. So I switched. Good luck, happy flashing.
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No need really, I'm so used to running ASOP like ROMS on my other phones I probably wouldn't like it anyway. I was mostly just curious as it seems that with the base I'm currently on rooting is a little more involved. I was also wondering if Sammy had maybe patched something in the new build.
loki993 said:
Ok, so then go through the process to root UCKK6 and then just flash that? Id assume the other available ROMs have the kernel checked for the EMMC bug?
Im new to this phone ans Samsung in general, is this phone basically unbrickable? I see unbricking flashes and things like that
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Here is what I would do if I were you. When I rooted mine I was on KH7 so I used DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit then installed Mobile Odin to flash Entropy512's DD 3-7 GB kernel to get CWM then flashed a custom ICS ROM. I went back to look over creepys guide "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter" I have read it 100 times I just want to make I got you the best info I could.... Give a BIG shout out to creepyncrawly for putting that guide out!!! Make sure you read that guide lots of great info... I did see a KK6 stock rooted package on here 1a. just read up see what is best then just follow the steps..... If you have any more questions just post them in this thread.
1. If you flash the 2c. "Odin3 One-Click Downloader Stock I-777 UCKH7 with Root no BL" link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
1a. Kernel + cache + rooted UCKK6 system package
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
2. Then install Mobile Odin link (You will need this to flash Entropy512 GB kernel just extract the zImage from the zip file and load it in the kernel slot in Mobile Odin)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
3. Then flash Entropy512 GB kernel to get CWM link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289460
4. Then you can flash any custom ROM you want!! AOKP is a great choice Task650 is VERY solid.... GL link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574718
loki993 said:
No need really, I'm so used to running ASOP like ROMS on my other phones I probably wouldn't like it anyway. I was mostly just curious as it seems that with the base I'm currently on rooting is a little more involved. I was also wondering if Sammy had maybe patched something in the new build.
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Samsung and patched? Those two words should not be mentioned together, lol
Ok so I can just flash KH7 then. Is there any reason I would want to stay on KK6? If not im just going to flash KH7
I just flashed KH7
loki993 said:
Ok so I can just flash KH7 then. Is there any reason I would want to stay on KK6? If not im just going to flash KH7
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Nope.
loki993 said:
I just flashed KH7
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Cool, you flashed Gingerbread. wanna cookie?
Im on ICS.
patiently waiting jellybean.
MotoMudder77 said:
Cool, you flashed Gingerbread. wanna cookie?
Im on ICS.
patiently waiting jellybean.
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Wait wait wait remember what happens if u give a mouse a cookie...
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Phalanx7621 said:
Nicks right. But you'll be fine if u wanna try out stock ics. Just remember not to wipe data / factory reset with that kernel and.you're ggood to go. I installed it two days ago and ran it for a while. It worked fine but the battery drain was killing me. So I switched. Good luck, happy flashing.
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Speaking of battery which gives the best battery? I'm currently on siyah
MotoMudder77 said:
Cool, you flashed Gingerbread. wanna cookie?
Im on ICS.
patiently waiting jellybean.
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brandonarev said:
Wait wait wait remember what happens if u give a mouse a cookie...
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I just flashed it to get it rooted. Im on ICS now.
j510 said:
Speaking of battery which gives the best battery? I'm currently on siyah
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I personally love siyah kernel and think it gives excellent battery life with all the tweaks and the EXtweaks app. But I'm sure others would say fluxxi, and still others would say neak.
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Bought a used i777 with Shostock2 on it. I like Shostock2 but think I want to go back to Gingerbread, which is what I had on my old phone. I'm assuming I will have to odin back to stock but would love to avoid it if I can.
If anyone can tell me how to go from ICS to Gingerbread or point me to a tutorial I'd very much appreciate it.
Thanks!
PS: Yes I did a search. Found threads on this--but not for the i777.
Haints said:
Bought a used i777 with Shostock2 on it. I like Shostock2 but think I want to go back to Gingerbread, which is what I had on my old phone. I'm assuming I will have to odin back to stock but would love to avoid it if I can.
If anyone can tell me how to go from ICS to Gingerbread or point me to a tutorial I'd very much appreciate it.
Thanks!
PS: Yes I did a search. Found threads on this--but not for the i777.
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GB roms or odin. Quite obvious.
There are some gingerbread roms available in the development section. For straight stock you'd have to use Odin or mobile Odin
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But why would you want to go back to GB? Otherwise just flash a GB rom, you have a rooted kernal if your on shostock. My advice is dl the latest show stock...so smooth so great!
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GB roms or odin. Quite obvious.
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So you are saying I can just flash a zipped GB rom right over ICS? That's awesome.
I didn't know it was obvious because with my Galaxy S, I remember reading that flashing some roms over others could potentially brick your phone and that you had to go about it in a certain way. I'm happy to know that isn't the case here.
Phalanx7621 said:
There are some gingerbread roms available in the development section. For straight stock you'd have to use Odin or mobile Odin
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I definitely want a rom, not stock. I'll check out the development section. Thanks!
blaker13 said:
But why would you want to go back to GB? Otherwise just flash a GB rom, you have a rooted kernal if your on shostock. My advice is dl the latest show stock...so smooth so great!
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I love Shostock2 and I think I have the latest version. Very smooth, you are absolutely right. But I play a lot of games on my phone and some of them don't work at all with ICS. I'm hoping I can find something like Shostock2 in a gingerbread form. Thanks for weighing in!
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So you are saying I can just flash a zipped GB rom right over ICS? That's awesome.
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You will be fine in every case. It is necessary to perform a wipe data/factory reset in recovery before flashing a new base.
This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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Hi, firstly if I was you I would read all of this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827635. This will explain about the dangers etc of overclocking on our specific device. Then, do you have a custom recovery installed? Like CWM? If you do and if you understand all the risks associated with overclocking, then you would look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686 This is siyha kernel, I trust this developer a lot, I have used his kernels ever since he first released one for the galaxy s2 a couple of years ago. You should read the full OP, and if you feel you are ready you just download the appropriate kernel zip, as in make sure it is for the galaxy s3. Also, make sure you flash the right kernel for your android version, like an ICS kernel will not work with a Jelly Bean rom and the other way round. Then simply flash it in Clockworkmod recovery and slowly and safely play around. I can't stress this enough, only play around with things after you fully understand what it is and does as overclocking can cause hardware damage. I hope this helps you
DUBS73P said:
This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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you can either install a custom rom or just root your stock kernel. I tried siyah kernel before, it support overclocking and dualboot.
danielsf said:
Hi, firstly if I was you I would read all of this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827635. This will explain about the dangers etc of overclocking on our specific device. Then, do you have a custom recovery installed? Like CWM? If you do and if you understand all the risks associated with overclocking, then you would look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709686 This is siyha kernel, I trust this developer a lot, I have used his kernels ever since he first released one for the galaxy s2 a couple of years ago. You should read the full OP, and if you feel you are ready you just download the appropriate kernel zip, as in make sure it is for the galaxy s3. Also, make sure you flash the right kernel for your android version, like an ICS kernel will not work with a Jelly Bean rom and the other way round. Then simply flash it in Clockworkmod recovery and slowly and safely play around. I can't stress this enough, only play around with things after you fully understand what it is and does as overclocking can cause hardware damage. I hope this helps you
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Hi thanks for all the information in you're post
I do have cwm recovery installed and I have created a android backup ready for my mistakes
What option do I use from within cwm? Is it the one that says install from zip or something? Thanks again
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Hi thanks for all the information in you're post
I do have cwm recovery installed and I have created a android backup ready for my mistakes
What option do I use from within cwm? Is it the one that says install from zip or something? Thanks again
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Download your kernel of choice,boot recovery select install zip from sd card,navigate to where you downloaded your kernel,select it install it,now re-boot system.........job done enjoy
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DUBS73P said:
This may be a really stupid question but I'm still learning
So after soft bricking my phone once today already I have now backed everything up so I don't have to redo everything when I undoubtedly mess something up again
I'm trying to overclock my s3 but I know I can't do this on the stock kernels, do I need to install a whole custom Rom or can I just use a custom kernel. If so how would I do this? Thanks
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Download Siyah kernel, the latest 1.7rc then flash it using Odin. Then you're good to go. Just read in general section. There's a guide by bala on how to OC/UV.
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