I was going through threads on rooting, ROMs, kernels and bricking. Before reading threads about bricking I wanted to root my phone but after reading I got scared of bricking my phone which I think is difficult to debrick (unbrick).
Is it really the case that we cannot debrick the phone at home? Is it ok to root with such a consequence?
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All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
Is it possible to change ROM without rooting the phone?
And what are the chances of bricking the phone while rooting? And if bricked what is procedure to make it as earlier
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use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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Please refer to this quote...
MistahBungle said:
All I can say is if you're that worried about it, don't root your phone or flash anything. Leave it on stock & enjoy it.
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if you don't wanna brick your phone, then don't screw up in following the instructions
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
Phil3759 said:
Look at method 1 in the link from my signature
It will not brick your phone as I now include cwm4
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Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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shantanuparadkar said:
Thanks. I'll try to do it with that method. Just a last question, will it wipe my phone?
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No it won't, all it will do is root, your data will not be touched.
shantanuparadkar said:
I read it, but I didn't not find anything written as it won't brick the phone. So just wanted to confirm even if I made any mistake, it won't brick my phone, right?
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The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
aviral1990 said:
The thing is u are just installing CWM and busybox that gives you root by that method mentioned. Believe me i was also afraid and i rooted using that method..took hardly 30s lol
And it wont wipe anything..
Just go ahead..u aint flashing any inseure kernel or any rom..so there is no chance of bricking..Go ahead
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Thanks mate.
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aviral1990 said:
use this to root your S2...It is 100% risk free. However use only if u are on ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Also, read everything before u flash a rom/kernel..95% of them get bricked without reading or consulting properly
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i was trying to root my SGS2 using this method but i never found file CWM.zip file in the "apply updates from external storage" options. i tried to moving it to sdcard (main folder), creating a folder in sdcard and by moving it to folder android under sdcard (which is visible in those options) but couldn't find CWM.zip file. i use volume up + home key + power button to go to recovery mode.
plz help me regarding that why i couldn't find that file
Done with rooting.
Thanks all for the help
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i tried all update.zip and unroot.zip from different sites with cwm and none of them unroots my phone
Try unroot.zip from main post in development forum.
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U are a new user do u want to unroot or go back to stock rom and remove cwm to get warranty back
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i tried that too and wont unroot and i just want to return to stock to flash a kph baseband and to flash FirstUA-ROM
Then u don't need to unroot just flash Phone with kph by using Odin and then flash uarom by cwm
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Also tell me which rom u are using now.
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ua rom and other roms except stock are alreadt rooted and if yo want to unroot and youre ilon stock with cwm IT CANT then you need to flash an stock rom trough odon
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Also tell me which rom u are using now.
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i have no rom,im on stock KP7
Superoneclick could be a good idea. Install it and just click on unroot. They say just don't mount the sd card and you'll be fine.
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Have you maybe ... Updated the superuser app in market?? Wheb i did that mine root also didnr want to remove so i flashed ut again
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Im a newbie and im trying to get back to warranty status on this phone. Trying to find a firmware version and not sure where to find it. Not sure what version im looking for. Can someone help
stewcotts said:
Im a newbie and im trying to get back to warranty status on this phone. Trying to find a firmware version and not sure where to find it. Not sure what version im looking for. Can someone help
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You can find a stock rom like froyo 2.2.1 - http://www.samfirmware.com/ register needs
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Pluip said:
Superoneclick could be a good idea. Install it and just click on unroot. They say just don't mount the sd card and you'll be fine.
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isnt superoneclick only for froyo?im on 2.3.3
robinandroid said:
Have you maybe ... Updated the superuser app in market?? Wheb i did that mine root also didnr want to remove so i flashed ut again
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no i didnt do anything to the superuser,other solution would be only a factory reset or wipe or something like that?
silvercrus1 said:
isnt superoneclick only for froyo?im on 2.3.3
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no download latest version it supports gingerbread
xdaboy122 said:
no download latest version it supports gingerbread
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ive been searching but i cant find any guide to unroot-.-
silvercrus1 said:
ive been searching but i cant find any guide to unroot-.-
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1) Install Samsung Kies
2) Turn on your phone
3) Enable Debugging at Apliccations>Programming
4) Connect your phone into PC via cable
5) Launch SuperOneClick 2.1.1
6) Click "Unroot"
7) Wait
8) When the process is complete turn off SOC and unplug your phone
9) Reboot to apply changes
10) Now you have unrooted phone!
Taken from this thread in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
For me the SuperOneClick program seemed to freeze but I waited and it was just lag. Worked great anyway.
Pluip said:
1) Install Samsung Kies
2) Turn on your phone
3) Enable Debugging at Apliccations>Programming
4) Connect your phone into PC via cable
5) Launch SuperOneClick 2.1.1
6) Click "Unroot"
7) Wait
8) When the process is complete turn off SOC and unplug your phone
9) Reboot to apply changes
10) Now you have unrooted phone!
Taken from this thread in the development forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
For me the SuperOneClick program seemed to freeze but I waited and it was just lag. Worked great anyway.
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just 2 things,is this safe?and does it work for 2.3.3?
silvercrus1 said:
just 2 things,is this safe?and does it work for 2.3.3?
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Its safe wen u read d instructions correctly.
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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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abhiwltya said:
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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Hi! I'm new here!
On my galaxy s2 in recovery mode I don't see "Install zip from sdcard" for example. Or "Backup and restore"
What can I do?
Mention: I want to install cm9 from sdcard and I can't because I don't see that items.
Have you rooted your phone yet?
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HANDSY said:
Have you rooted your phone yet?
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No,my phone isn't rooted
MasterQwerty said:
No,my phone isn't rooted
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Ah that's why. Please read the rolled up sticky thread in this forum on how to safely root your phone. Then you can start loading custom ROM's on to it. DON'T rush take your time, read carefully and follow the instructions exactly. There are lots of benefits to being careful and patient and expensive mistakes if you rush into this. All the best and happy flashing.
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Thank you!
Thank you for this information! You are the best!
I don't root my phone because I find clockworkmod recovery. But without you I cannot find it
Thank you again!
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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chrismast said:
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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syspt said:
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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Hi, I'm new here so bare with me.
I just rooted my Samsung S3-I9300 hours ago. And I was pumped up, what I did later on is I installed bootanimation and I didn't quite understand how to use it and I still don't, but in the end I got it to work but the logo was too small but this isn't the problem. I entered recovery mode and I don't know what I extracted or installed and I rebooted my device and all I hear is the Samsung booting music and that's all. My screen is black.
Your help is appreciated.
Is your phone actually booting?
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mikep99 said:
Is your phone actually booting?
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Yes, it is booting. I can see the back button and the options button lit. It's just black.
BUMP.
I would probably wipe data in recovery mode, and last case scenario flash official firmware from sammobile.com.
This will make you lose all your saves and stuff though.
Wipe cache and/or full wipe. If still nothing, reflash ROM. It happened to me long time ago, nothing to worry about.
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Nothing to worry about..
Just restore a backup or reflash your ROM and reroot
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and please don't do anything with your phone if you don't know what you're doing
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Nothing to worry about..
Just restore a backup or reflash your ROM and reroot
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And how do I do that? I'm a major noob with these things currently. Do I have to use my PC and ODIN?
do you really think you're the first person to ask that and the info is not available? use search
read the basics before asking questions.
Glebun said:
do you really think you're the first person to ask that and the info is not available? use search
read the basics before asking questions.
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I'm new here and I did use the search but didn't get the solution. Stop being butthurt. Like I said, bare with me.
Halodamn said:
And how do I do that? I'm a major noob with these things currently. Do I have to use my PC and ODIN?
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If you didnt make a backup, yes, use ODIN to flash a stock ROM.
You can find out which rom you currently have in settings/about phone.
Download the rom from sammobile.com and flash with ODIN.
mikep99 said:
If you didnt make a backup, yes, use ODIN to flash a stock ROM.
You can find out which rom you currently have in settings/about phone.
Download the rom from sammobile.com and flash with ODIN.
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I'm incapable of accessing my phone. But I went across this " http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670110 "
Currently doing it but it's taking time. Is this ok?
not really!!!
download this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/194985487/ede43d0/I9300XXEMB1_I9300OXAEMB1_BTU.zip.html
And flash through ODIN.
There's tutorials here on XDA on how touse ODIN....
if you checked the basics and the faq, you would've found the answer
mikep99 said:
not really!!!
download this http://www.hotfile.com/dl/194985487/ede43d0/I9300XXEMB1_I9300OXAEMB1_BTU.zip.html
And flash through ODIN.
There's tutorials here on XDA on how touse ODIN....
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Can we chat on skype? I have many questions now because I encountered another problem.
Skype: tony4fingerz1
I'm not on skype but if you follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 it should sort your problems out