Hi all,
I use to own a htc sensation and now well purchased my new shiny S3. Read a couple of threads and do not want to risk bricking this as it only arrived this morning.
So the spec of my model is the following :
Model : GT19300
Android : 4.1.1
Base:19300xxdlid
kernel 3.0.31
build jroo3c
Just to confirm, some tut's said install kies on pc before rooting and connect the device at least once before running the root, others state please remove all samsung software from the pc. Which is correct ?
I also have seen this message : IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THIS TOOLKIT TO ROOT OR FLASH CUSTOM RECOVERY ON A SNAPDRAGON MODEL SGS3 AS THE INCLUDED IMAGES WILL NOT WORK ON IT
How can i tell which mine is ?
So would you people recommend the toolkit way or the other way, as i have been looking at the following thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
I'm not a complete newb as i had the sensation for 2 years and had that rooted so just some guidance please as this is a new device cheers
Use cf root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
I personally used Chainfire's Odin method, which worked flawlessly. No need for Kies, just download Odin and use the .tar file he provides.
If your model number is GT-i9300, you will have the Exynos version of the phone, so you can ignore the warning about Snapdragon processors; that only applies to the LTE US version.
Read the following thread - it tells you everything you need to know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
If i so happen to have installed cf-autoroot instead of cf-root.6.4,
is it safe for me to just do the same procedure for cf-root6.4? like overwriting?
slaphead20 said:
Use cf root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
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cheers mate, whats the difference then between the CF Root v Toolkit ? I.e any advantages/disadvantages...
Cf is just straight forward and works, it's easy to do.
slaphead20 said:
Cf is just straight forward and works, it's easy to do.
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Thanks buddy Root access has been granted. Is this triangle away compulsory or can i just leave it?
How would i go about flashing a custom Rom now? Stick the custom rom zip on sd card and just boot into cwm and boot from zip ?
p.s don't suppose you have a tut on returning to factory default and un rooting just incase i ever need to send it back
VonStarkeGSD said:
Thanks buddy Root access has been granted. Is this triangle away compulsory or can i just leave it?
How would i go about flashing a custom Rom now? Stick the custom rom zip on sd card and just boot into cwm and boot from zip ?
p.s don't suppose you have a tut on returning to factory default and un rooting just incase i ever need to send it back
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Yes most custom roms installed that way .
Critical is to back up your EFS folder .
Faqs and Guides all here .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
have a slight problem, I noticed i had the stock cwm and wanted the touch version. I downloaded the recovery and renamed it recovery.img and then went and installed odin mobile pro after selecting recovery and internal or external it will not find the file recovery.img ? I then thought i would try to download the .tar.md5 file for CWM TOUCH RECOVERY 6.0.1.2, however upon opening odin on my pc and then trying to boot my device into download mode, it just shows the Samsung logo and refreshes. I have managed to boot the device back on since then.
Update I have tried and read about 20 odd posts and everywhere tell me to get the device into download mode, the device wouldn't,However after several attempts I managed to get odin to pick the img file and flash. Upon booting back up i am now stuck with a Samsung boot logo and feel its bricked? Please Help!!!
I can not even return the device under warranty as i was unable to run triangle away ;(
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everytime i try to flash the cf-root or any other things i always ended uP beying stuck at the boot screen with a yellow triangle
and i have to flash a ics version or gingerbread so that i can use my phone back.i can only go to downloading mode once i'm stuck at the yellow
triangle and i cant go to recovery mode when im stuck at the triangle.After i flash my phone back to normal i try to go to recovery mode and i try
press the apply update to external(its something like that)it gave me an error (sd card cant mount) maybe this is the problem?
please help me thank you.
phone details:samsung galaxy s2 gt-i9100
currently on ics 4.0.4 xxlq5
not rooted
the cf-root that i try to flash:CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LQ5-v5.6-CWM5
sazar123 said:
everytime i try to flash the cf-root or any other things i always ended uP beying stuck at the boot screen with a yellow triangle
and i have to flash a ics version or gingerbread so that i can use my phone back.i can only go to downloading mode once i'm stuck at the yellow
triangle and i cant go to recovery mode when im stuck at the triangle.After i flash my phone back to normal i try to go to recovery mode and i try
press the apply update to external(its something like that)it gave me an error (sd card cant mount) maybe this is the problem?
please help me thank you.
phone details:samsung galaxy s2 gt-i9100
currently on ics 4.0.4 xxlq5
not rooted
the cf-root that i try to flash:CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LQ5-v5.6-CWM5
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1. Root via this method here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
2. After rooting, download triangle away by chainfire here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
3. Use triangle away to remove the yellow triangle and reset your binary counter.
4. PLEASE READ THIS:
a. Your firmware contains super brick bug on its stock kernel. To learn more about this bug, visit here : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
b. After rooting please don't wipe anything or attempt ROM backup in CWM recovery, until you first flash a custom kernel.
c. If you have plans to wipe anything, or flash another ROM, please flash a custom kernel first.
d. Siyah kernel, Speedmod, dream Neak and Dorimanx kernels are known safe kernels, that are compatible with your firmware.
f. I'll advise you to flash a custom kernel immediately after rooting your phone to ensure 100% safety.
Please take this, very seriously.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
thx will try ltr i gotta meet some friends first
Jokesy said:
1. Root via this method here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
2. After rooting, download triangle away by chainfire here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
3. Use triangle away to remove the yellow triangle and reset your binary counter.
4. PLEASE READ THIS:
a. Your firmware contains super brick bug on its stock kernel. To learn more about this bug, visit here : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756242
b. After rooting please don't wipe anything or attempt ROM backup in CWM recovery, until you first flash a custom kernel.
c. If you have plans to wipe anything, or flash another ROM, please flash a custom kernel first.
d. Siyah kernel, Speedmod, dream Neak and Dorimanx kernels are known safe kernels, that are compatible with your firmware.
f. I'll advise you to flash a custom kernel immediately after rooting your phone to ensure 100% safety.
Please take this, very seriously.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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i put the cwm and busybox into the sdcard.afterthat i went to recovery mide and press apply update from external storage but there was this error it said ''e:cant mount sd card no such file or directory'' help me please
sazar123 said:
i put the cwm and busybox into the sdcard.afterthat i went to recovery mide and press apply update from external storage but there was this error it said ''e:cant mount sd card no such file or directory'' help me please
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Did you put the files in external SD card or internal ??
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DD-Ripper said:
Did you put the files in external SD card or internal ??
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external
sazar123 said:
external
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Try again, it should work. It has worked about 99.9% times.
Copy the file to external SD (your own memory card)
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
sazar123 said:
everytime i try to flash the cf-root or any other things i always ended uP beying stuck at the boot screen with a yellow triangle and i have to flash a ics version or gingerbread so that i can use my phone back.i can only go to downloading mode once i'm stuck at the yellow triangle and i cant go to recovery mode when im stuck at the triangle. After i flash my phone back to normal i try to go to recovery mode and i try
press the apply update to external(its something like that)it gave me an error (sd card cant mount) maybe this is the problem?
please help me thank you.
phone details:samsung galaxy s2 gt-i9100 currently on ics 4.0.4 xxlq5 not rooted
the cf-root that i try to flash:CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_LQ5-v5.6-CWM5
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Ok i think u flash ur phone & try 2 root ur phone in stock recovery by cf root lq5. tar file. Don't root cf LQ5 cuz it have super brickbug/dead ur phone. If u r in ics & try 2 root ur phone without yellow triangle. Then try this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
U first read my step by step method/read the full page, then download cwm touch 6.0.1. Zip file & root super su 0.95 Busybox 1.20.2. zip file from 1st page.
-Cdaarif-
cdaarif said:
Ok i think u flash ur phone & try 2 root ur phone in stock recovery by cf root lq5. tar file. Don't root cf LQ5 cuz it have super brickbug/dead ur phone. If u r in ics & try 2 root ur phone without yellow triangle. Then try this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
U first read my step by step method/read the full page, then download cwm touch 6.0.1. Zip file & root super su 0.95 Busybox 1.20.2. zip file from 1st page.
-Cdaarif-
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thx will try tomorrow
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cdaarif said:
Ok i think u flash ur phone & try 2 root ur phone in stock recovery by cf root lq5. tar file. Don't root cf LQ5 cuz it have super brickbug/dead ur phone. If u r in ics & try 2 root ur phone without yellow triangle. Then try this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
U first read my step by step method/read the full page, then download cwm touch 6.0.1. Zip file & root super su 0.95 Busybox 1.20.2. zip file from 1st page.
-Cdaarif-
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i tried method 1.i put both the files u ask me to download into the external then i went to recovery mode then i press the
power button to enter apply update from external sd card but i got an error ''cant mount sd card(no files or directory) something like that.''iwould like to try method 3 but i'm scared that i will get the the yellow triangle after flashing the insecure kernel.
please help.
sazar123 said:
i tried method 1.i put both the files u ask me to download into the external then i went to recovery mode then i press the
power button to enter apply update from external sd card but i got an error ''cant mount sd card(no files or directory) something like that.''iwould like to try method 3 but i'm scared that i will get the the yellow triangle after flashing the insecure kernel.
please help.
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Ok. I seriously to know why this method has failed for you.
No problem, try this.
To gain ROOT access,
1. Download Siyah kernel (.tar version): www.gokhanmoral.com/
2. Flash Siyah kernel via Odin
To remove yellow triangle and reset your binary counter:
1. Download triangle away app ( i already posted the link)
2. Read the instructions
3. Run triangle away app.
Very simple
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Ok. I seriously to know why this method has failed for you.
No problem, try this.
To gain ROOT access,
1. Download Siyah kernel (.tar version): www.gokhanmoral.com/
2. Flash Siyah kernel via Odin
To remove yellow triangle and reset your binary counter:
1. Download triangle away app ( i already posted the link)
2. Read the instructions
3. Run triangle away app.
Very simple
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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will i get the yellow triangle after i flash this?
Jokesy said:
Ok. I seriously to know why this method has failed for you.
No problem, try this.
To gain ROOT access,
1. Download Siyah kernel (.tar version): www.gokhanmoral.com/
2. Flash Siyah kernel via Odin
To remove yellow triangle and reset your binary counter:
1. Download triangle away app ( i already posted the link)
2. Read the instructions
3. Run triangle away app.
Very simple
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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tried your method but i still got the yellow triangle after flashing it.i decided to move back to gingerbread as i feel like i cant root my phone on ics.so cqn anyone tell me how to root on 2.3.5 xxki3 I would prefer to not use odin as i will get the yellow triangle so can
Anyone tell me how to root gingerbread by using the recovery mode?
sazar123 said:
will i get the yellow triangle after i flash this?
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Will you re-read the above and realize your question is already answered?
sazar123 said:
tried your method but i still got the yellow triangle after flashing it.i decided to move back to gingerbread as i feel like i cant root my phone on ics.so cqn anyone tell me how to root on 2.3.5 xxki3 I would prefer to not use odin as i will get the yellow triangle so can
Anyone tell me how to root gingerbread by using the recovery mode?
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You can't even read. Your question has been answered in 3 posts above already.
seriously, you are too d#mb!
Enjoy your gingerbread.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
You can't even read. Your question has been answered in 3 posts above already.
seriously, you are too d#mb!
Enjoy your gingerbread.
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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sazar123 said:
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i dont no why ur so much worried about the 'Yellow Triangle' thing as if it will simply Gobble ur phone, its quite common to have that yellow triangle once u root ur phone, which all of us have gone thro' already.
Also removed that yellow triangle successfully with the 'Triangle Away' app for sure ma8, so no need to worry.
go ahead and root ur phone using the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.4 and then use 'Triangle Away' app to remove the Yellow Triangle
Sun90 said:
i dont no why ur so much worried about the 'Yellow Triangle' thing as if it will simply Gobble ur phone, its quite common to have that yellow triangle once u root ur phone, which all of us have gone thro' already.
Also removed that yellow triangle successfully with the 'Triangle Away' app for sure ma8, so no need to worry.
go ahead and root ur phone using the .tar file of siyah kernel v4.1.4 and then use 'Triangle Away' app to remove the Yellow Triangle
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I was actually stuck on the yellow triangle and had to flash a firmware to get it back to normal.so i cant even root my phone because
of this.
Sorry if i anger anybody
sazar123 said:
I was actually stuck on the yellow triangle and had to flash a firmware to get it back to normal.so i cant even root my phone because
of this.
Sorry if i anger anybody
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its ok buddy, its quite common human nature of people getting annoyed since they trying to help u and urn't taking there advice properly in the first place
now brief me a bit, like for the first time when u tried to root ur phone with the CF-root kernel u mentioned in OP , what procedure u adopted
im not sure if this is why i got the yellow triangle problem but what i did was i accidently downloaded a wrong firmware model and i flash it.after i flash it i keep getting this yellow triangle.
oh ya about how i tried to root my phone with cf-root
1.i downloaded the XXLQ5 cf-root.
2.i downloaded odin and flash my phone with the cf root.
3.after the odin software said pass! i took out the usb cable.it started to reset my phone but i got stuck where it said "samsung s2 gt-i9100 with a yellow triangle down the text".
4.i have to flash a xxki3 kernel then flash the ics/gingerbread firmware model(exp.ics 4.0.4/gb2.3.5 any model will do.) to make my phone back to normal.
so basically i cant get pass the yellow triangle everytime i tried to flash something.
[Q] After reading a few guides, I'm still a little confused (CWM & rom related q's)
Guys I apologize for the long, and n00b post, I have no experience with this whatsoever, and this is an expensive device, i want to make the process as safe as possible, so I would really appreciate if you can help me clear my confusion.
I own S3 GT-I9300, which I want to change it's rom to one of the stock roms of my country, device purchased in Australia, and I'm having some issues.
Now, I understand I need CWM to be able to back up my phone, and Odin to install, but here is what I'm confused about:
1. There is a pack by ChainFire which installs CWM and roots your device, this is nice, however I now learned that the CF pack contains a relatively old version of CWM, and if I want to install the latest one 6.0.1 if I understand correctly, then I need to install it by myself.
- what's the difference between the new CWM version and the one in CF's pack?
- The CF pack installs root to your device, do I need to do this myself if I install only the CWM recovery?
- Can I install an 'official' (i.e. not a mod) rom without rooting my device?
- Is rooting reversible?
- Is the latest version of CWM the one which supports touch?
2. I found many links, but I'm not sure which one is considered a safe ones here so I would appreciate trusted links to:
- CWM 6.0.1 (or later?) which supports touch for GT-I9300
- Odin - the version I need
And finally, if I understood correctly the way to do the procedure itself is (roughly):
-get Odin, CWM, and rom
-put device in recovery mod, open Odin -> PDA, flash CWM, reboot
-Back up device with CWM
-put device in download mod, open Odin -> PDA, flash ROM, reboot
Is that right?
VicSticks said:
Guys I apologize for the long, and n00b post, I have no experience with this whatsoever, and this is an expensive device, i want to make the process as safe as possible, so I would really appreciate if you can help me clear my confusion.
I own S3 GT-I9300, which I want to change it's rom to one of the stock roms of my country, device purchased in Australia, and I'm having some issues.
Now, I understand I need CWM to be able to back up my phone, and Odin to install, but here is what I'm confused about:
1. There is a pack by ChainFire which installs CWM and roots your device, this is nice, however I now learned that the CF pack contains a relatively old version of CWM, and if I want to install the latest one 6.0.1 if I understand correctly, then I need to install it by myself.
>>>>Forget CWM it does not work and has not been updated just use CWM in recovery for a Nandroid backup.
- Can I install an 'official' (i.e. not a mod) rom without rooting my device?
>>> yes flash any stock rom via Odin .
- Is rooting reversible?
Yes if phone is live .
2. I found many links, but I'm not sure which one is considered a safe ones here so I would appreciate trusted links to:
- CWM 6.0.1 (or later?) which supports touch for GT-I9300
>>>>In dev section you find Touch recovery
- Odin - the version I need
>>>Any
And finally, if I understood correctly the way to do the procedure itself is (roughly):
-get Odin, CWM, and rom
-put device in recovery mod, open Odin -> PDA, flash CWM, reboot
-Back up device with CWM
-put device in download mod, open Odin -> PDA, flash ROM, reboot
Not at all>>>>> root
Flash CF root via Odin as PDA
Boot to recovery backup via CWM .
Stock rom flash as PDA through Odin then above if you want root.
Basics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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JJEgan said:
VicSticks said:
Guys I apologize for the long, and n00b post, I have no experience with this whatsoever, and this is an expensive device, i want to make the process as safe as possible, so I would really appreciate if you can help me clear my confusion.
I own S3 GT-I9300, which I want to change it's rom to one of the stock roms of my country, device purchased in Australia, and I'm having some issues.
Now, I understand I need CWM to be able to back up my phone, and Odin to install, but here is what I'm confused about:
1. There is a pack by ChainFire which installs CWM and roots your device, this is nice, however I now learned that the CF pack contains a relatively old version of CWM, and if I want to install the latest one 6.0.1 if I understand correctly, then I need to install it by myself.
>>>>Forget CWM it does not work and has not been updated just use CWM in recovery for a Nandroid backup.
- Can I install an 'official' (i.e. not a mod) rom without rooting my device?
>>> yes flash any stock rom via Odin .
- Is rooting reversible?
Yes if phone is live .
2. I found many links, but I'm not sure which one is considered a safe ones here so I would appreciate trusted links to:
- CWM 6.0.1 (or later?) which supports touch for GT-I9300
>>>>In dev section you find Touch recovery
- Odin - the version I need
>>>Any
And finally, if I understood correctly the way to do the procedure itself is (roughly):
-get Odin, CWM, and rom
-put device in recovery mod, open Odin -> PDA, flash CWM, reboot
-Back up device with CWM
-put device in download mod, open Odin -> PDA, flash ROM, reboot
Not at all>>>>> root
Flash CF root via Odin as PDA
Boot to recovery backup via CWM .
Stock rom flash as PDA through Odin then above if you want root.
Basics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
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Thanks for your reply but I'm still a little confused.
You said not to use CWM because it doesn't work. Can you please elaborate and suggest some alternative?
Then you said to use CWM for backup... Am I missing something? you said not to use CWM... Are there different uses for CWM?
Also you said I don't need to root my device, but then in the procedure I described you said that I need to first root my device.
Like I said I might be missing something because to me it seems like things are contradicting. I would appreciate if you can clear that up.
Thanks again.
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I have a galxaxy s3 i9300
Not rooted, but I want to.
Ver 4.1.2
Baseband i9300bwelk1. Kies says this is the up to date version.
I want to root my device, I followed one guide i found on google and bricked my device. Managed to recover using kies emergency firmware tool.
All of the guides i have found are to root I9300XXELLA. Do I need to flash to this, or can I just use the autoroot i found here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
All I even want to root for really is so i can use NFC from the lock screen!
Thanks for your time. Hope I gave enouh information.
Yeah mate.
In post #3 download the auto root for i9300 and unzip to get the tar. file and flash it in Odin.Then for a good custom recovery download and flash Philz touch recovery so you have a good recovery to flash other zips.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
Hi.
Is the root zip file tied up to the phone build number? Or the model suffice?
What about CWM?
I was recommended using one of the following methods for rooting my i9300 (UBEMA2 4.1.2).
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
or
[2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
Both seem fairly easy to perform and they have different zip files for each model. But none of them have anything specific for my Android Build (UBEMA2).
What if I just try with the files in there, can I cause any harm (brick, boot loop, etc) to my device?
Thanks.
Walter
walter.munds said:
Hi.
Is the root zip file tied up to the phone build number? Or the model suffice?
>>>>No
What about CWM?
>>>>no
I was recommended using one of the following methods for rooting my i9300 (UBEMA2 4.1.2).
[03.07.2012] CF-Root 6.4 - SuperSU+CWM5.5+CWMManager
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
or
[2013.02.20] CF-Auto-Root [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
Both seem fairly easy to perform and they have different zip files for each model. But none of them have anything specific for my Android Build (UBEMA2).
>>> correct
What if I just try with the files in there, can I cause any harm (brick, boot loop, etc) to my device?
>> Unlikely but not impossible .
jje
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Use CF's auto-root method if you're not going to change rom/kernel/etc and you only want to have rooted stock rom. Otherwise flash CF Root 6.4 using odin and then you're ready to. Then I'd suggest flashing any "modern" recovery like PhilZ Recovery (I'm using it), TWRP or even CWM 6.0.3.0. If you're going to change this rom anyway then you can flash any modern recovery directly (w/o CF-Root) because most "cooked" roms are already rooted.
What you need to do if you are picking auto root is make sure you pick the right one for your device...firmware doesn't matter, but device does!
Cf root I is just for the i9300
Auto root is for multiple Samsung devices
Dear fellow members
Device :samsung galaxy s 3 gt-i9300
android version : 4.1.2
baseband version :xxemg4
build number jzo54k.i9300xxemg4
I am a newbie to rooting and custom rom flashing.
Recently I decided to install a custom rom in my phone as i was tired of the slowness and the lag from the samsung orignal jb version 4.1.2
I started of by rooting my phone on 27/9/13 usin odin 3 v 1.85 and the file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar by selecting it in the pda options. i read the intrustions from android rooting .com .
but when i began to create a back up it gave me a warning in cwm manager v 3.60 that this version of cwm manager should be used with cf-cwm v1.1 or newer. it appears you are running a different recovery.various features have been disabled.
further when i restarted my fone in to creating back up mode it said cannot mount path.
Now i want a cool new custom rom in my phone and i dont want to screw up my phone.
I need advice on what should i do next?
is backing up my phone is really that important ?
now that my phone is rooted should i flash a custom rom?
if so which custom rom is the best in my case scenario?
i am completely new to this and i immediately stopped after doing what i just explained above.
Thankyou in advance for your suggestions and help.
ali1312 said:
Dear fellow members
Device :samsung galaxy s 3 gt-i9300
android version : 4.1.2
baseband version :xxemg4
build number jzo54k.i9300xxemg4
I am a newbie to rooting and custom rom flashing.
Recently I decided to install a custom rom in my phone as i was tired of the slowness and the lag from the samsung orignal jb version 4.1.2
I started of by rooting my phone on 27/9/13 usin odin 3 v 1.85 and the file CF-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar by selecting it in the pda options. i read the intrustions from android rooting .com .
but when i began to create a back up it gave me a warning in cwm manager v 3.60 that this version of cwm manager should be used with cf-cwm v1.1 or newer. it appears you are running a different recovery.various features have been disabled.
further when i restarted my fone in to creating back up mode it said cannot mount path.
Now i want a cool new custom rom in my phone and i dont want to screw up my phone.
I need advice on what should i do next?
is backing up my phone is really that important ?
now that my phone is rooted should i flash a custom rom?
if so which custom rom is the best in my case scenario?
i am completely new to this and i immediately stopped after doing what i just explained above.
Thankyou in advance for your suggestions and help.
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never use cwm manager to flash roms/recoveries! as the phone is already rooted, flash philz recovery via odin(a newer version 3.07 might be better). then flash any custom rom(can not recommend one). check out the rom features in the respective thread and flash it on yours.
sriram231092 said:
never use cwm manager to flash roms/recoveries! as the phone is already rooted, flash philz recovery via odin(a newer version 3.07 might be better). then flash any custom rom(can not recommend one). check out the rom features in the respective thread and flash it on yours.
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Your phone is now rooted but as it says unable to mount path. What do you mean to say unable to mount SD card??
well this had happened to me too... What I did is enabled the debugging mode from settings and again followed the steps of rooting phone assuming the phone isn't rooted. make sure your sd card is inserted while rooting.. after successful rooting you can again check it works or not... hope this helps you...
ali1312 said:
Dear fellow members
I need advice on what should i do next?
Read the faqs and guides first or ignore and probable bricked phone .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
There are no best custom roms you choose .
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