Im worried - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys..ive rooted my phone...but I realized I didn't on the usb debugging. ..im worried right now..anything will happen to my phone..??
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AshraafCulpo said:
Hi guys..ive rooted my phone...but I realized I didn't on the usb debugging. ..im worried right now..anything will happen to my phone..??
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Doesn't matter... not required.

Hi
LenAsh said:
Doesn't matter... not required.
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Tnx....but most of the vids of the tutorials I watched stated/shows USB debugging need to be on?

AshraafCulpo said:
Tnx....but most of the vids of the tutorials I watched stated/shows USB debugging need to be on?
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Dont know what you have been reading or where from .
All i can say is 500 flashes plus with no USB debugging on .
USB Debugging is intended for development purposes only. It can be used to copy data between your computer and your device, install applications on your device without notification, and read log data."
Your choice to believe the answers or not or just stick with stock .
jje

If rooting worked, then don't worry.
If your not sure that it worked then download a root checker from the Play Store.

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S2 can charge but it can't mount the USB storage

Hello there are few days now that im having a problem with the s2. when i plugin the usb cable on the pc the phone is charging but is not showing on the notification the USB storage message for mounting. how i can solve this problem? also the dock clock load by it self and the drive mode when i conenct the phone on the usb
video:
http://youtu.be/Dx5BtP_Td98
giwrgos said:
Hello there are few days now that im having a problem with the s2. when i plugin the usb cable on the pc the phone is charging but is not showing on the notification the USB storage message for mounting. how i can solve this problem? also the dock clock load by it self and the drive mode when i conenct the phone on the usb
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http://youtu.be/Dx5BtP_Td98
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well the video attached says its private
and so its not possible to view the video
Try it now
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giwrgos said:
Try it now
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are u on stock rom
neerajganga said:
are u on stock rom
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yes ics version
giwrgos said:
yes ics version
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try reflasging the stock ics or go bck to gb nd check if the prob persist
also try usb debugging nd disabling mtp
neerajganga said:
try reflasging the stock ics or go bck to gb nd check if the prob persist
also try usb debugging nd disabling mtp
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i will try it out. thanks a lot
giwrgos said:
i will try it out. thanks a lot
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anytime keep me informed
Tryy changing the kernel..
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Problems/doubts related to rooting the phone

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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[Q] is there any Root method without using USB cable?

i want to root my GT-i9100
is there any method / tools / apk app for ROOT without using USB cable?
because my phone's USB socket is broken and does not work!
i want to root the phone for using Mobile Odin [to flash roms , etc through phone]
Phone: GT-19100
OS: Gingerbread 2.3.3 [first factory rom]
thanks
Yes ....use mobile ODIN
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SignalX said:
because my USB port on the phone is broken and does not work!
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Lol...then how u charge your gs2 :banghead:
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SignalX said:
i want to root my GT-i9100
is there any method / tools / apk app for ROOT without using USB cable?
because my USB port on the phone is broken and does not work!
thanks
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Yes, but If you are on ICS
Nishu_gamer said:
Yes ....use mobile ODIN
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Lol...then how u charge your gs2 :banghead:
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i thinks mobile odin require root access itself for running, right?
actually i want root my phone to use mobile odin
when i run mobile odin is says "SuperUser access is needed, but could not be acquired."
using another phone for charging
Jokesy said:
Yes, but If you are on ICS
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no mate, this is Gingerbread 2.3.3, first factory rom
SignalX said:
i thinks mobile odin require root access itself for running, right?
actually i want root my phone to use mobile odin
when i run mobile odin is says "SuperUser access is needed, but could not be acquired."
using another phone for charging
no mate, this is Gingerbread 2.3.3, first factory rom
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Then you have no choice, but to use cable
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Try this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
EDIT:
My bad: it's for ICS only... it was a long day for me and I miss things
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radekula said:
Try this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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thanks mate,
but it's for ICS firmware, right?
my phone's firmware is Gingerbread 2.3.3
can i try it?
SignalX said:
thanks mate,
but it's for ICS firmware, right?
my phone's firmware is Gingerbread 2.3.3
can i try it?
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u havent had a OTA update of ICS 4.0.3 for ur Phone, or u have not checked for the same till now?
Sun90 said:
u havent had a OTA update of ICS 4.0.3 for ur Phone, or u have not checked for the same till now?
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no mate i dont have checked it yet, maybe
I thimk nobody tried to run this on gingerbread. Theoreticaly if you will be able to run recovery from that post you will be able to flash any zip with root for gigerbread (search for one). Dunno if someone even tested that. Not having usb will be a huge problem if something will go wrong so I don't know if You should try.
Try first update your phone via Settings->About phone->Firmware update to ICS then root. If You have stock firmware You should be able to update.
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Theres the option to invest $10 in a new usb board.
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SignalX said:
no mate i dont have checked it yet, maybe
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go ahead and do the OTA update to ICS ma8 that way u have more option's to root ur phone either with USB or without it.
Sun90 said:
go ahead and do the OTA update to ICS ma8 that way u have more option's to root ur phone either with USB or without it.
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tried right now,
phone said new update is available, after download and reboot, shows a message that said can't install update & try through Kies, etc
i'm so angry
are you so short of money that you cant afford a usb cable ?
Poroto said:
are you so short of money that you cant afford a usb cable ?
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mate, the problem is phone's USB socket, not USB cable
USB socket is broken in this phone and here in my area is not a repairing agent for fixing it
Its not difficult to replace the usb board.Theres videos on here and you tube showing how to do it.
You can get the link by looking at a motherboard thread I created;and a guy called Roger posted the link.
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SignalX said:
mate, the problem is phone's USB socket, not USB cable
USB socket is broken in this phone and here in my area is not a repairing agent for fixing it
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Then I guess you will need to send it away for repair.
thanks for all your comments / helps guys [i'm in 8 limited "Thanks" meter]
i'm going to search for any other guide / method, or finally a repairing agent
if i found solution i'll edit OP for people like me
cheers
if u happen to be able to update to ics OTA, then it's really simple to root wirelessly... feel free to pm if you need any further assistance

Odin dosent recognise my phone

Before anyone saying saying search for it
Ive already did and i didnt get any answers i try every thinh and nthing worked
Can any one help me?
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Is kies installed properly in your pc ??/ it may be the main reason..
Moreover, Which rom and kernel you are on and what are you trying to flash through odin ???
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Ben101 said:
Before anyone saying saying search for it
Ive already did and i didnt get any answers i try every thinh and nthing worked
Can any one help me?
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You need to include way more information. Please refer to the thread in my sig for the info you need to include to get the best answers.
Also you need to make sure that Kies is not running in the background. And make sure you have the drivers installed
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Also make sure to try out different usb ports. It was one of my problem once where my phone wasn't detected in a certain usb port eventhough I flashed through it once.
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Also you should try installing/re installing the drivers for your phone
kilometers4 said:
You need to include way more information. Please refer to the thread in my sig for the info you need to include to get the best answers.
Also you need to make sure that Kies is not running in the background. And make sure you have the drivers installed
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Bro how many times i tell you give the link. People on cell cant see Forum Sig :beer:
To OP:
Answer My Questions Please!
1. Kies Installed on Your PC?
2. Is your Cable Genuine?
3. Have you tried troubleshooting in Kies?
4. Did you try Changing USB Ports?
5. Is that first time?
6. Will you please Provide complete info about your Phone?
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Odin?/

What are there things should be noted before flashing anything via Odin??..
Sorry for the noob question. .just I wanted to be perfect. I in flashing through odin
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corruptionfreeindia said:
What are there things should be noted before flashing anything via Odin??..
Sorry for the noob question. .just I wanted to be perfect. I in flashing through odin
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use the search button..lot of detailed guides out there on xda:thumbup:
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K0wneD said:
use the search button..lot of detailed guides out there on xda:thumbup:
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So true
Look for thread " flashing with odin" search button in more at top of the screen
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corruptionfreeindia said:
What are there things should be noted before flashing anything via Odin??..
Sorry for the noob question. .just I wanted to be perfect. I in flashing through odin
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1) Make sure USB Debugging is 'ON'
2) Disable your PC's antivirus and uninstall if you have it installed on your phone.
3) Make sure that the mobile drivers are installed on your PC, check for that in the device manager.
4) Make sure you know what you are flashing and that Kernel/Firmware is developed for your model. You cannot flash SIII kernels on SII as that would brick your device!
5) That's pretty much it!
Good Luck!
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shahrozeumar said:
1) Make sure USB Debugging is 'ON'
2) Disable your PC's antivirus and uninstall if you have it installed on your phone.
3) Make sure that the mobile drivers are installed on your PC, check for that in the device manager.
4) Make sure you know what you are flashing and that Kernel/Firmware is developed for your model. You cannot flash SIII kernels on SII as that would brick your device!
5) That's pretty much it!
Good Luck!
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Bk ya phone up first bud if go's wrong restore bk up.
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shahrozeumar said:
1) Make sure USB Debugging is 'ON'
2) Disable your PC's antivirus and uninstall if you have it installed on your phone.
3) Make sure that the mobile drivers are installed on your PC, check for that in the device manager.
4) Make sure you know what you are flashing and that Kernel/Firmware is developed for your model. You cannot flash SIII kernels on SII as that would brick your device!
5) That's pretty much it!
Good Luck!
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I can add to this by saying:
1. DO NOT TICK repartition unless you're asked to do so.
2. DO NOT use PIT file unless asked to do so.
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Thanks a lot..
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Guys what about kies??.. I have had come across many times??..
If partition asked to be done means what should i do?
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corruptionfreeindia said:
Guys what about kies??.. I have had come across many times??..
If partition asked to be done means what should i do?
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there is absolutely no need for ticking the re-partition in odin,jus follow the steps man:thumbup:
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corruptionfreeindia said:
Guys what about kies??.. I have had come across many times??..
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Kies is like Odin's bigger brother, so it can interfere with Odin while flashing. U MUST EXIT Kies using ur Task manager before starting Odin.
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