Hi
I rooted my 6 month old S3 this week to get Jelly Bean as TMobile UK aren't releasing it until March by the looks of things.
Rooted the phone no trouble and installed the official Samsung 4.1.2 OS on the phone which is working perfectly.
However, I've just discovered it's not possible to use Sky Go, which I use every day, on a rooted phone. Judging by other peoples questions and posts about it, there's no work around for it either.
What I want to do is remove the root access to my phone and return it to normal, but keep Jelly Bean. I've no interest in or use for having the root access, it was just to get JB.
Is there an easy way to restore this? I'm hoping there's a nice straightforward way of doing it as I've got the official Samsung OS rather than a custom one.
Thanks!
Try triangle away. You might have to do a wipe to get "normal" device status
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xcly said:
Try triangle away. You might have to do a wipe to get "normal" device status
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nope doesn't work I'm afraid.
Then try flashing the same firmware? Should leave it unrooted. I'm not sure if sky go checks device status when checking for root.
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cgfw201 said:
Hi
I rooted my 6 month old S3 this week to get Jelly Bean as TMobile UK aren't releasing it until March by the looks of things.
Rooted the phone no trouble and installed the official Samsung 4.1.2 OS on the phone which is working perfectly.
However, I've just discovered it's not possible to use Sky Go, which I use every day, on a rooted phone. Judging by other peoples questions and posts about it, there's no work around for it either.
What I want to do is remove the root access to my phone and return it to normal, but keep Jelly Bean. I've no interest in or use for having the root access, it was just to get JB.
Is there an easy way to restore this? I'm hoping there's a nice straightforward way of doing it as I've got the official Samsung OS rather than a custom one.
Thanks!
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This will help you:
1. Open SuperSU App
2. Go to settings tab
3. Scroll down
4. Click Full unroot
5. Click continue
6. That's it, done!
7. Come back here and click thanks! :silly:
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Hi, i have had android phones for ages, up to now i have never actually rooted my phone and i think its time to
I have a samsung galaxy s2 with ics 4.0.3 from orange (branded)
I found a very easy looking guide to root my phone (up to now i just want to root and not put any custom roms on)
the link is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Can anyone tell me, if i root using this very easy looking method, will my phone restart and boot straight into my current branded ics 4 and work without me having to do any more (i wont have to reinstall rom etc)?
can anyone advice please as i do not want to have to reset my phone up.
thanks
james
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Hi, i have had android phones for ages, up to now i have never actually rooted my phone and i think its time to
I have a samsung galaxy s2 with ics 4.0.3 from orange (branded)
I found a very easy looking guide to root my phone (up to now i just want to root and not put any custom roms on)
the link is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Can anyone tell me, if i root using this very easy looking method, will my phone restart and boot straight into my current branded ics 4 and work without me having to do any more (i wont have to reinstall rom etc)?
can anyone advice please as i do not want to have to reset my phone up.
thanks
james
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No you wont have to do anything else, it will just root your phone for you, your apps, settings, data and ICS will all be the same.
ur phone wont be resetted. it will be the exactly the same but u would hv got SUPERUSER access
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thank you for the quick replies
one more question though, once i have rooted, if orange release another fw, say 4.0.4 and i update, i know i loose root access and would have to root again.
once i installed a new version though what happens to the installed apps that are 'root only' once i put the updated os on, would it mess them up until i rooted again?
i hope i have explained that how i mean it to sound
if u update ur firmware, u would loose root and without root access. those root only apps wont work
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i have done it and is working fine, thanks for your help
glad u got it working :thumbup:
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i have done it and is working fine, thanks for your help
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Welcome to the world of being rooted, it's a good world. Enjoy
Hi Guys,
I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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Hi Guys,
I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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If 4.1.2 was not yet launched in NZ, then you will not get any update for your phone at the moment.
What you could do is, root your phone and then install the 4.1.2 version (Poland)(root is not required for flashing though). For rooting refer to the stickies in general section. Popular methods are CF-Root 6.4 (incl. CWM as recovery) or CF-Auto-Root (keeps stock recovery) (both can be found in dev. section).
After rooting you will not be able to get OTA updates though, whereas KIES should still work (but you will loose root if you update).
In addition, make sure to read all the stickies and guides for rooting before you touch anything! Especially the EFS backup procedure.
I hope it helps.
Rooting your phone voids it from getting OTA updates.
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I just bought a new Galaxy S3 here in New Zealand and before I start using it, I want to update it to the latest version, I believe 4.1.2 and then root it, can this be done? whats the best option for me? I see the Galaxy Toolkit to do the rooting, is this the most popular/best ?
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As said above 4.1.2 is still not available in NZ. So you can flash other ones (like Poland) if needed.
Also after rooted, can I still do the OTA updates or will I have to flash custom roms?
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After rooting OTA updates will not work. But you can still get the firmware and flash them through Odin. This will remove root and will have to go through the rooting procedure again.
I feel samsung will release 4.1.2 for other regions soon and my suggestion would be to wait for that and then go ahead with rooting
You don't need to root your phone to install an official firmware!
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You don't need to root your phone to install an official firmware!
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No one says you need to in this post .
jje
Thanks guys yeah 4.1.2 does not look like its been released yet, I'll wait for it to come out then root cheers!
I used to wait for offical releases, then realised there was no need - the custom ROMs are far better than the official and much faster at new releases than regional Samsung rollout. They also get rid of the battery sapping bling most people only use the once.
If you are going to root anyhow, then the warranty isn't a concern.
Just had bad experiences with 3rd-party ROM's. Had a Desire Z and ran about 5 different roms, cyanogen, gingerbread and ICS variants, mimcry, ilwt, extreme mod, and none of them seemed to run very well after a few weeks of use. The stock ROM on this galaxy is flying like no tomorrow! especially after simply disabling the garbage apps
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Just had bad experiences with 3rd-party ROM's. Had a Desire Z and ran about 5 different roms, cyanogen, gingerbread and ICS variants, mimcry, ilwt, extreme mod, and none of them seemed to run very well after a few weeks of use. The stock ROM on this galaxy is flying like no tomorrow! especially after simply disabling the garbage apps
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I'll admit that Samsung could teach HTC quite a few things about writing a good ROM, I'm sticking with customs of the stock jb 4.1.2 for now as it all works so well and saves me having to remember what needs disabling. I tried a few minimalist roms before sticking with the viking one.
I've got a 4.1.2 in NZ but that's because my phone bricked and they updated it when fixing it(4.1.2 supposed to have the fix for bricking)
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yeah, also because the thread is couple of months old
Hey..
I have just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 to update to JellyBean 4.1.2. But apart from liberty i m very much depressed that i am not been able to play games on rooted phone. i want to ask that if i unroot my phone through Superuser app would it also wash my jellybean. or if there is some way that i could play HD games on the same phone without even thinking of unrooting?
Rooting doesn't affect anything. It could be a problem with phone or with the WAY you rooted.
What root method did you use?
Also i don't think you fully understand the meaning of rooting. Or maybe i didn't understand the statement "I have just rooted my Samsung Galaxy S2 to update to JellyBean 4.1.2" What do you mean, and how did you update to Jelly Bean?
I used odin for this Purpose and rooted using jellybean 4.1.2 official ROM available on internet..
That's what i meant. i hope you understand..
So u are proposing that i can use the *Unroot* option in superuser app and it wouldn't affect JB..??
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I used odin for this Purpose and rooted using jellybean 4.1.2 official ROM available on internet..
That's what i meant. i hope you understand..
So u proposing that i can used the *Unroot* option in superuser app and it wouldn't affect JB..??
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Hmm, I think you are mixing the words flashing and rooting in a really confusing way, or are you saying that you flashed jb 4.1.2 with a custom kernel and then rooted? Whatever the case rooting doesn't effect games, I only know one game which does a root check (I forgot the name of the game but it was made by square enix) and that was later removed by the developer's themselves, just tell us what your actual problem is and what games are causing what kind of problems?
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Yeah. i did flashed my phone when it was gingerbread 2.3.3. then i just used odin, followed the instructions to have JB version.
Specifically In case of NFS Most wanted, First logo screen(EA GAMES) appears. and with in 5 secs it just closes down and says "Unfortunately, NFS Most wanted has Stopped* i have also tried modern combat 4. but No Luck
OK...so...
1) you're not rooted
2) even if you were....rooting will not cause problems like this, nor will upgrading Android.
3) all you have done, is update Android to the latest version.
I've a feeling that there's more you haven't mentioned......
What have you done/installed/tweaked/modded since you upgraded? The smallest thing may be important.
Also....after the upgrade, but before installing anything, did you wipe cache/data reset? Not doing so *can* cause all sorts of issues....even if it didn't result in a boot loop (which is the usual symptom).....
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keithross39 said:
OK...so...
1) you're not rooted
2) even if you were....rooting will not cause problems like this, nor will upgrading Android.
3) all you have done, is update Android to the latest version.
I've a feeling that there's more you haven't mentioned......
What have you done/installed/tweaked/modded since you upgraded? The smallest thing may be important.
Also....after the upgrade, but before installing anything, did you wipe cache/data reset? Not doing so *can* cause all sorts of issues....even if it didn't result in a boot loop (which is the usual symptom).....
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No Sir. i think i didn't wiped cache aur data rest.. From where do i suppose to do that cause i am certainly new to this rooting sort of things. i dont know much. infact, i have just got help from my friend to do JB on my phone.
With respect...you say you are new to all of this....
I *could* give you a step by step guide to tell you how to do it....but in all honesty, it's better for you that you search, read and learn.....
XDA has a very useful search function.....
Use it to search for 'entering recovery' and 'wiping in recovery'.....
You need to learn and understand the steps instead of just doing them. That way you're less likely to bork your phone........
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I have been seeing a lot of folks talking about just going back to complete stock to install the update.
Is that the best option? Are we able to root 4.3 yet?
Do you need to reset S-off on the phone or what? I have seen a few different things out there today talking about this. My phone downloaded the update and keeps asking me to install ever so often but of course won't as I don't have the stock recovery console.
All help and info is appreciated!
I'm using Avatar ROM and my phone isn't even prompting me with the update. I'm really happy with my phone now so I'll give it a few days and wait for feedback on it.
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Kay Rich said:
I'm using Avatar ROM and my phone isn't even prompting me with the update. I'm really happy with my phone now so I'll give it a few days and wait for feedback on it.
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I have just been using stock rooted as I have needed to keep my wifi calling.
I am used to Samsung's and Moto's and this is my first HTC I have worked with so the process of doing everything is a bit different.
Is there a way I can just flash stock recovery back and then install the update and be good to go?
chisledice said:
I have been seeing a lot of folks talking about just going back to complete stock to install the update.
Is that the best option? Are we able to root 4.3 yet?
Do you need to reset S-off on the phone or what? I have seen a few different things out there today talking about this. My phone downloaded the update and keeps asking me to install ever so often but of course won't as I don't have the stock recovery console.
All help and info is appreciated!
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You can leave s-off but you need to go back to stock Rom and recovery to receive ota. I have a link posted a link in the ota is coming thread that will help you return to stock. If you updated firmware you just need to use a usb otg and a usb mouse cause touchscreen won't work
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Hi all,
I recently got the S4 on Verizon at Best Buy as part of a Black Friday deal. On my way home, it downloaded the update to Android 4.3 (build VRUEMJ7). Not seeing that, I noticed it had downloaded new software, so I chose to update it. >.< I was hoping to root the phone so I could get rid of all the Verizon bloatware ASAP. I'm unaware if there's a legitimate root for this build currently available, so I'm wondering if there's a way I can reinstall 4.2.2 or flash the stock firmware even though my phone isn't rooted.
Many thanks,
Sam
I would like to know the same just spent all night trying to use odin to no avail but did get my phone un bricked using Kies but still on 4.3
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tshelby73 said:
I would like to know the same just spent all night trying to use odin to no avail but did get my phone un bricked using Kies but still on 4.3
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It's been stated many,many,many times. Once you take an update, there is NO way to go back. With 4.3 your only option is root with vRoot (and maybe Kingo). No custom recovery, no Safestrap and no ROMs.
tshelby73 said:
I would like to know the same just spent all night trying to use odin to no avail but did get my phone un bricked using Kies but still on 4.3
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riker147 said:
It's been stated many,many,many times. Once you take an update, there is NO way to go back. With 4.3 your only option is root with vRoot (and maybe Kingo). No custom recovery, no Safestrap and no ROMs.
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Thanks,
I came from Galaxy Nexus. What a Pain to get out of a softbrick. Overall happy with the phone it gets me through a day instead of 4 to 6 hrs.. Have root and tether mod pretty much all I need. I did do a lot of searching but since I just got the phone I have missed allot of the buried posts about going backwards did finally see some though. I'd rather have 4.3 anyway for working bluetooth song tagging unless that worked on this phone on 4.2.2.
Only reason I wanted to go back was to use the ota root method instead of vroot.