Hi there guys, I know you guys will make fun of me and everything but I felt that XDA is the best place to ask this question.
If I root my Galaxy S III will i void my warranty? Also, if I root my device will i be able to restore my original factory (carrier) firmware and everything as if it wasn't ever touched.
Finally, how easy is it?
Yes it will void your warranty, and again yes you can restore it back to all stock.
Do post your questions in q & a thread next time
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Yes, but you can always delete flash counter with triangleaway app and then flash original firmware from www.samfirmware.com . So you will have phone like out of a box and with warranty.
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-A-P-M- said:
Yes, but you can always delete flash counter with triangleaway app and then flash original firmware from www.samfirmware.com . So you will have phone like out of a box and with warranty.
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I do not want to start a new thread for this though it goes bit offtopic. I was reading on day 1 of my purchase and decided to actually use the device and be sure does it have immediate issues as is so I decided to not do anything to it. Now I am bit more interested as I mostly have not had any problems that I could list as immediate hardware problems. I read first that there is way to reset one counter but not other, and how I understood it was that there is counter for ROM flashes and one for Kernel flashes, and one for ROM flashes. How I read it was that the Kernel counter can't be reset as of yet but ROM flash counter can be reset.
There is a method to root that does not include flashing a insecure kernel what to me feels like something that should not rise that permanent counter, right?
Also is it more recommended to try something like Android Revolution HD 6.0 or Cynogenmod rather than just plain root?
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Hi there guys, I know you guys will make fun of me and everything but I felt that XDA is the best place to ask this question.
If I root my Galaxy S III will i void my warranty? Also, if I root my device will i be able to restore my original factory (carrier) firmware and everything as if it wasn't ever touched.
Finally, how easy is it?
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There is a reason why rooting invalidates your warranty: it's very easy to mess with stuff you shouldn't. You may delete files that the OS needs to boot (fixable through recovery, or a reflash), or overclock and overvolt your CPU and GPU so much that your processor burns. So, if you do root, make sure you read guides for anything you do, and that you understand what you're doing.
It's just like driving, actually. If you know what you're doing and pay attention, you will be allright most of the time, unless when someone else screws up and you get unlucky. If you know what you're doing but get complacent, you may miss a sign or something like that, and the chances you get in an accident increase (a good example is the famous brickbug from the Note, SGS2, Tab 7.7, etc: Samsung screwed up, and root users who didn't pay attention could brick their devices. Those events are rare, though). If you have no idea what you're doing and are just following to online guides the letter, your car has just became a weapon of mass destruction. Accidents will happen, sooner or later.
So, be careful, and make sure you understand what's going on whenever you see the SuperUser/SuperSU notices. If you do that, you will be fine, and (as others already said) you will be able to get the software 100% "unrooted" if something ever needs warranty.
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Hey Guys,
I switched from the Iphone to Android, I just got the Galaxy s2 and I want to root it. I have been reading of the different ways to root the phone, based on what I have seen so far the GingerBreak seems to be the easiest way to do it. So I am here in the forum, my first post is requesting a confirmation from you guys, which is the easiest way for an idiot like me to root my galaxy s2 without bricking it ?
Thanks
RedCell X
There is guide here in other post.
Basically you have to flash custom kernel, reboot and flash stock kernel back.
All using Odin.
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Definitive SGS2 Rooting Guide for now .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056334
Do you need root now .
jje
Gingerbreak only worked on the pre-production SGS2 models, it no longer works on the retail versions that are shipping now.
If you need root then use the link provided above, it works like a charm and you can always reflash an official kernel once you have root (and this is probably recommended if you also update your firmware to the lasted version).
The SGS1 usb jigs do work with the SGS2 and have the added bonus of resetting the custom firmware counter which may be handy if you ever need to return your phone under warranty, I got mine off of ebay yesterday and it works a treat.
rdy2go said:
Be careful - each custom kernel flashing will be visible. There is counter that shows how many custom kernels you flashed.
I stick with stock rom this time and avoid rooting.
This counter can be reset according to this forum. It's your decision.
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Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
redcellx said:
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the response, I don't think i will be rooting my phone being honest I am afraid to do it. I will stick with the stock rom that came from it. I spent $850 for the phone I dont want to brick it.
Thanks to everyone that responded.
Redcellx
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Dont worry about bricking your phone, even if something goes wrong with the flashing process you should always be able to get back into download mode so you can reflash either by using the keypress method or if that fails the usb jig should wake your phone up.
Then you can either use ODIN or even the Kies Recovery method to get a working ROM installed.
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Why is resetting the counter important? For warranty purposes?
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Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
MrYiff said:
Yeah, while no has (yet) reported that they have had a warranty request rejected because of custom rom usage, its nice to know how to reset the counter to ensure any warranty requests go smoothly.
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Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
Some one should post a video on YouTube a how to
JJEgan said:
Take a stroll over to SGS 1 forum i replied to a post where service wanted $400 as non stock rom and their have been a fair few reported and Samsung sent out a post to SS do not repair rooted phones under warranty .
jje
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Ahh, that sucks then, I've never owned an SGS1 before so never looked in the SGS forum, if they have actively rejected modded phones in the past then it makes the usb jigs a very worthwhile investment then!
I'm soon getting an SGS2 and I've had a search around the forums here and elsewhere, but I haven't found anything really conclusive, so here I am.
I want to root and run a custom ROM on my device. Mine will be brand new from Vodafone, so what is the first thing I should do? Any replies are much appreciated.
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I'm soon getting an SGS2 and I've had a search around the forums here and elsewhere, but I haven't found anything really conclusive, so here I am.
I want to root and run a custom ROM on my device. Mine will be brand new from Vodafone, so what is the first thing I should do? Any replies are much appreciated.
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1. cf root
2. install a custom rom
3. unlock the sim on your phone using the app from the market
What does cf stand for?
Thanks for the reply, I was confused as to what order to do it all in!
Chainfire - it's the dev's username. You'll see a lot of great of stuff made by that guy.
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Yes. You must wipe/factory reset before flashing a custom rom when coming from stock.
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My advice to you, read, read then read some more, if you don't even know what CF means, that is a sure indicator that you have not read enough.
If your interested in rooting, visit the Galaxy S II Original Android Development forum and read, trust me, it would be for your benefit that you understand exactly what you are doing, asking questions while doing it is not the way to go, things may go wrong (very rare), but it happens.
And everyone here has told you how to root but no one has mentioned the importance of the Backup of the EFS folder, it should be the first thing on agenda after rooting.
A couple of days reading the guides etc is far more valuable than a custom rom .
Unless you are one who belives its best to go blindly into the unknown .
jje
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I have heard of Chainfire, he was the first to root, right? I just hadn't head the abbreviation before. I'm reading non-stop before I do anything. I have a desire on 2.3, so I know my way around CWM. I still need to learn how to use KIES and ODIN. I certainly don't think going in blindly is the way to go at all. Not since this is an early upgrade anyway!
I've also seen a USB chip the resets the Samsung counter and removes the dreaded YTOD (Yellow Triangle Of Doom). Will I be able to remove that through any other way, ie splash screen/boot screen?
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DannyDrama said:
go at all. Not since this is an early upgrade anyway!
I've also seen a USB chip the resets the Samsung counter and removes the dreaded YTOD (Yellow Triangle Of Doom). Will I be able to remove that through any other way, ie splash screen/boot screen?
Flash stock kernel removes yellow but does not reset rom counter .
jje
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Hello everyone,
I'm new at android and everything so i would love to ask you developers (professionals) some questions.
First of all i would like to root my phone to get ICS but I'm kinda concern that i will lose my warranty. So the question is: "Is there any way to unroot your phone and get it back on official software (ROM)?" so i don't lose my warranty when i need some repairs or something.
Second questions is: "Can a failing at root damage my phone ?".
And third : "Can you recommend my some software, rom, or anything for rooting safely ?"
My spec :
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575467 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
PS: Sorry for my bad English its not my native language.
PPS: Sorry if similar thread exist.
Make sure to ask questions in the Q/A section next time instead of the general.
1. You will lose warranty by rooting. You will have to reflash the stock rom and use a USB jig (you need to buy it) reset the counter. You could also just flash the ICS and flash triangle away which does the same as a USB jig, but its Highly recommened to use a usb jig.
2. Failing to root wont physically damage the phone, but can cause a brick. This phone is fairly hard to brick and it can be fixed by flashing stock roms using odin. (a usb jig can also help in this situation).
3. Flash this for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions are provided nicely and its rather easy to root with this. You do also have some other options of one-click root if you wish.
Houselegend said:
First of all i would like to root my phone to get ICS
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Why would you want to root your phone to get ICS? You don't need root to install ICS.
If that's your only reason for rooting, don't.
Official ICS is coming this month, so id just wait for it if this is the only reason for rooting your phone.
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Houselegend said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new at android and everything so i would love to ask you developers (professionals) some questions.
First of all i would like to root my phone to get ICS but I'm kinda concern that i will lose my warranty. So the question is: "Is there any way to unroot your phone and get it back on official software (ROM)?" so i don't lose my warranty when i need some repairs or something.
Second questions is: "Can a failing at root damage my phone ?".
And third : "Can you recommend my some software, rom, or anything for rooting safely ?"
My spec :
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: I9100XXKI1
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKI4-CL575467 [email protected] #2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.XWKI4
PS: Sorry for my bad English its not my native language.
PPS: Sorry if similar thread exist.
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Personally if you just want ICS I would just wait until it officially comes out. No need to void your warranty . Word of advise if you do decide you want to root one day ALWAYS look for a method to reverse it.
Kaze105 said:
Make sure to ask questions in the Q/A section next time instead of the general.
1. You will lose warranty by rooting. You will have to reflash the stock rom and use a USB jig (you need to buy it) reset the counter. You could also just flash the ICS and flash triangle away which does the same as a USB jig, but its Highly recommened to use a usb jig.
2. Failing to root wont physically damage the phone, but can cause a brick. This phone is fairly hard to brick and it can be fixed by flashing stock roms using odin. (a usb jig can also help in this situation).
3. Flash this for root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Instructions are provided nicely and its rather easy to root with this. You do also have some other options of one-click root if you wish.
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Sorry for posting it here i saw the Q&A forum 20 sec later ... but i was unable to delete this thread so ...
Thanks for advice and where can i get USB jig ?
oinkylicious said:
Why would you want to root your phone to get ICS? You don't need root to install ICS.
If that's your only reason for rooting, don't.
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lorenzvdt said:
Official ICS is coming this month, so id just wait for it if this is the only reason for rooting your phone.
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Official release of ICS will be with TouchWiz and ye like many of us i hate it. That's the main reason for getting a custom ROM. Well others reason is that it will be a lot faster ...
Houselegend said:
Sorry for posting it here i saw the Q&A forum 20 sec later ... but i was unable to delete this thread so ...
Thanks for advice and where can i get USB jig ?
EBAY
Official release of ICS will be with TouchWiz and ye like many of us i hate it. That's the main reason for getting a custom ROM. Well others reason is that it will be a lot faster
But there are no custom roms built on ICS genuine release yet .
A lot faster we will see .
jje
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Houselegend said:
But there are no custom roms built on ICS genuine release yet .
A lot faster we will see .
jje
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Resurrection Rom v9.6 by westcrip is in my opinion the best ics rom (without TW) so far! no fc's, very smooth, best battery life i've ever experienced..
Houselegend said:
Official release of ICS will be with TouchWiz and ye like many of us i hate it. That's the main reason for getting a custom ROM. Well others reason is that it will be a lot faster ...
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totally agree! as i mentioned definetely try out resurrection rom by Westcrip!
Nice to hear that this ROM work so well ...
Nice to hear that this Resurrection ROM (and many other) work so well ...
But ... It's simply to difficult and risky for newbies like me (and a lot other i could imagine)
I have decided to wait for official Samsung ICS firmware and maby get root when some nice tool like Easy Rooting Toolkit [v4.0] (zergRush Exploit) or OneClick Root becomes available ...
And BTW I don't think TouchWiz is that bad at all.
Only reason for me to get root, was getting rid of some Samsung bloatware.
Wow a question in the general section.
I think @Houselegend want to change ROM because of same reason like me. ICS comes out for few days, yes, but in our countries we must wait for our operators to get update. I don't know how much we will wait, but we expect about 2-3 months!
I can't stay more on stock, it's boring and battery duration is very short.
So, if is simple to get back on stock ROM, unroot and reset counter, why not play with custom ROMs?
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So, if is simple to get back on stock ROM, unroot and reset counter, why not play with custom ROMs?
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There are a few threads on how to get back to the stock rom. To reset the counter u have to use a usb jig (u can buy one, those are really cheap) but there may be some apps out there to reset the counter but i think the sinpliest and most secure way is to use a jig! But why do u need to get back to the stock roms?
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There are a few threads on how to get back to the stock rom. To reset the counter u have to use a usb jig (u can buy one, those are really cheap) but there may be some apps out there to reset the counter but i think the sinpliest and most secure way is to use a jig! But why do u need to get back to the stock roms?
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Because someday if i need to fix my phone i don't want to lose my warranty ...
BTW. I watched few videos you can make your own USB Jig for under 2-3$ with a 300K Ohm resistor and MicroUSB cable
Houselegend said:
Because someday if i need to fix my phone i don't want to lose my warranty ...
BTW. I watched few videos you can make your own USB Jig for under 2-3$ with a 300K Ohm resistor and MicroUSB cable
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later bootl;oaders jig nont working .
The post below deals with preparation for ICS and obtaining original firmware can equally be applied to saving original firmware for recovery to warranty state.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540023
jje
JJEgan said:
later bootl;oaders jig nont working .
The post below deals with preparation for ICS and obtaining original firmware can equally be applied to saving original firmware for recovery to warranty state.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1540023
jje
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I got Check Fus but there are no my network on that list.
Bosnia and Hercegovina m:tel
EDIT:
I just found my Product Code
GT-I9100RWASMO
Will that help me with anything ?
PS:
I didn't root my phone yet or anything so i am able to do my own backup of everything ? So i can restore it to official if i need to and then use USB Jig to hide everything ?
I want to buy used sgs2, im living in Serbia(if someone doesen't know, Serbia is in Europe), i heard that some sgs2 have something bug with mmc chip, but i also heard that just sgs2 for USA have that chip bugs, am i right? and if i got that mmc chip bug what that means? Please answer me !!!
anyone ?!
Frankly, I have no idea what you are talking about. "MMC chip"! what in the world is that?
Re: the emmc bug, don't worry about it. Honestly. Several things need to happen for your phone to get borked as per this post. Buy the phone if you like it/want it, this won't be an issue.
I'm still little confused, can i root sgs2, flash new rom-s, change kernels ? and do other stuff without bricking my phone ?
Sejk97 said:
I'm still little confused, can i root sgs2, flash new rom-s, change kernels ? and do other stuff without bricking my phone ?
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You can brick anything if you don't follow instructions, or try to flash firmware meant for another device.
Read, follow instructions, and above all else, only use firmwares/kernels/bootloaders/etc that are meant for whatever particular model of phone you end up buying.
Ok, thank u both, ur answers are very important for me
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Ok, thank u both, ur answers are very important for me
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The galaxy s2 is almost indestructible. Just don't mess with the repartition box or pit files in odin unless you are 100 % sure what you're doing. And make sure you are in the right forum. Eg if you have a i9100 don't flash a I9100G zip or vice versa.
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Plus, if you buy your phone in your region, i highly doubt that it will be incompatible.
Another thing, 2 days ago I did my first root, flash, load of roms upgrade, heck I flashed my phone 18 times (binary counter claims) because I was afraid I had broken it and HEY!
Now I have ICS with a custom ROM which works great!
Just follow instructions like kilometers4 said and you will be fine!
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Plus, if you buy your phone in your region, i highly doubt that it will be incompatible.
Another thing, 2 days ago I did my first root, flash, load of roms upgrade, heck I flashed my phone 18 times (binary counter claims) because I was afraid I had broken it and HEY!
Now I have ICS with a custom ROM which works great!
Just follow instructions like kilometers4 said and you will be fine!
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How do u mean "if you buy your phone in your region, i highly doubt that it will be incompatible." , incompatible with what?
Right. I'm going to make this really simple for you, OK ? So make sure you read it really really slowly.
1) The 'emmc bug' - forget about it. Don't ever mention it again. It has been blown out of all proportion on here by people who should know a lot better. If I see you mention it one more time in this thread, I'm going to post an epic facepalm pic. You don't want me to do that, do you ?
2) When Bolio said 'I highly doubt it will be incompatible with your region', he meant if you buy that used SGS2, it should work OK in your region with your carrier. Nothing else. Just like the emmc thing you're trying to see something between the lines which isn't there. Stop being paranoid/difficult.
3) As CTomGee said, people who brick their phones on here tend to be the ones who don't read or follow instructions. If you do read/follow instructions whatever you do with your phone (rooting, flashing custom roms), you should be fine. The chances of you bricking your phone increase with how little you read/follow instructions.
Now then. This thread has seen enough ridiculousness. You have enough information to enable you to make a decision whether to buy the phone or not. If you don't, read the Stickies. Either way, decide.
ok
buy i9100
dont buy any other version the the original. they all suck, nothing compared to the real thing.
GALAXY S2 I9100 , no 777, no 989, no i9100g.
i dont have any bug and everything works like charm
Hello I am a proud owner of the SIII and I was wondering how brickable this devices is.
I had a Xperia X10 and Xperia Play before and restoring to stock was very easy and the phones were unbrickable even mid flashing I could still restore to stock.
How does the SIII go with this ?
With my previous devices I just needed to flash them with SEUS and that's it to go to stock now I read for samsung you need odin to flash back to stock and there is a flash counter you can reset the flash counter with triangle away I know that been reading much .
But yea using those methods and such is this device brickable or not or is it possible to flash it in recovery withouth any problems even with using triangle away? would be very disapointed if I would brick my device
Kind Regards
arcticmedia
unbrickable NO, but if you use commen sense you can flash away with odin/mobile odin for stock.....and CWM for any custom roms.
only bricks i have seen are people in the wrong forums flashing US firmwares or vise versa
arcticmedia said:
Hello I am a proud owner of the SIII and I was wondering how brickable this devices is.
I had a Xperia X10 and Xperia Play before and restoring to stock was very easy and the phones were unbrickable even mid flashing I could still restore to stock.
How does the SIII go with this ?
With my previous devices I just needed to flash them with SEUS and that's it to go to stock now I read for samsung you need odin to flash back to stock and there is a flash counter you can reset the flash counter with triangle away I know that been reading much .
But yea using those methods and such is this device brickable or not or is it possible to flash it in recovery withouth any problems even with using triangle away? would be very disapointed if I would brick my device
Kind Regards
arcticmedia
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Samsung phones are known unbrickable( read Adam outler).except superbrick
Yes u can flash from cwm without increasing flash counter,also use "mobile Odin" without increasing flash counter.
And make a nandroid so u always can restore if problems occur during flashing
preety unbrickable if you use common sense and the right device. This fprum is for i-9300 international version.
With common sense in the highest gear: Almost unbrickable.*
Complete lack of common sense and using the wrong device (say GT-i9300T in a i9300 forum), then it's approx. 95% brickable*
Lack of common sense but with the right device: 68.5% brickable.*
* The statistics are made up and only for aesthetics.
I think everyone has already said it buddy, just use common sense and don't go flashing firmware for the US variant on a European/Asian device because inevitably....you will brick your phone, and when switching roms....take the time to sync with Google, it does help for when you come to restore your Google account. And when switching roms, although you don't have to, but I always do a full wipe to get rid of anything that might not be compatible with the version of Android you're about to flash, and then let Google decide what's restored and what isn't.
Remember....a £500 phone + common sense is better than no common sense and a phone that's useless. Because if you brick it....SAMSUNG WILL NOT REPAIR OR REPLACE IT lol
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Samsung can repair it,at the same price as a new phone..
But search "j-tag" and a US firm comes up,for 40$(+postage) they will repair your phone,except superbrick(emmc corrupt)
Nearly unbrickable but a fair few users try really really hard to brick it .
First question is do you have an International I9300 if so proceed .
Many do not and flash I9300 on a non I9300 phone .
jje
JJEgan said:
Nearly unbrickable but a fair few users try really really hard to brick it .
First question is do you have an International I9300 if so proceed .
Many do not and flash I9300 on a non I9300 phone .
jje
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Yup I have the international version GT-I9300 running I9300XXLH1
One bit of advice, to root,, use the cf-root, simple, easy, fool proof
If you use the correct thigs etc. for GT-I9300 you won't brick your phone, so mind using the right things and read and do the installation or whatever exactly like it's told in the turotials.
But nobody can garantee it! But you must be a big hero to brick your phone unrepairable