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I had a Fascinate a while back and rooted it using ODIN & ADB I believe, however I now have an HTC Thunderbolt and its been a while since I have messed with a Samsung. I am just curious what the best way to root is now? Please be detailed in your description if possible. Thanks
I'm not 100% sure, since I just flashed a rooted rom, but check out the second post here. If you're familiar with ADB you should have no problem.
CC268 said:
I had a Fascinate a while back and rooted it using ODIN & ADB I believe, however I now have an HTC Thunderbolt and its been a while since I have messed with a Samsung. I am just curious what the best way to root is now? Please be detailed in your description if possible. Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17222830&postcount=2
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17222830&postcount=2
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Oh yeah, that's the easy way to do it with no ADB required!
Sweet thanks guys
Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
y3kesprit said:
Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Android 4.0.x was ICS. The newer version is 4.1.X called jelly beans. So you'd be basically downgrading if you went to ICS.
Rooting is done to allow you adminstrator priveliges in Linux, similar to being an administrator in Windows rather than a standard user. You don't need to be rooted, most of the thing can be done without rooting. However, as you continue to use your device, you will often find apps that require changes in the system, hence their requirement will be to be rooted. Trying out different ROMs, customising it so that your wife/gf doesn't recognise your device will P) require you to root your device. For most devices , its pretty simple to root. However, you will learn as you read through posts and threads, and watch videos. Welcome to the Android world!
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y3kesprit said:
Hello all!
My first post here and expectedly, it's regarding the fundamentals of the Android platform..
I have just gotten a Huawei phone, a Huawei Honor to be specific. It's running on Android 4.1 which is Jellybean right?
Hmmm should I do an upgrade to ICS?
And what's this thing about rooting? Is it an requirement to root my phone?
Thanks for the help, much appreciated
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Yes, 4.1 is Jellybean but ICS is a downgrade. It came before Jellybean so you're better off sticking with JB.
It's not a requirement to root your phone but it's great because it gives you complete control of the phone. More control than the phone companies want us to have.
But I would suggest that you don't concentrate on rooting just yet. I say this because you're new to Android and trying to learn too much too quickly can become really confusing.
Before you even think about being ready to root, use these forums and read up about rooting and you'll learn everything you need to know.
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Join my threads here and here.
Check out this [GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
y3kesprit said:
Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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Yes that's Gingerbread.
The bit you're wrong about is the rooting bit. Rooting a device doesn't allow you to update to ICS when you couldn't before. If all you want to do is update to ICS then you don't need to root, you just need to look into flashing the device. When flashing it puts a whole different eom, kernel, theme etc onto the device.
You'll be better off looking that up through threads here on XDA or by watching videos on YouTube to show you how to do it. That's how I learnt to do it all.
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Yes that's Gingerbread.
The bit you're wrong about is the rooting bit. Rooting a device doesn't allow you to update to ICS when you couldn't before. If all you want to do is update to ICS then you don't need to root, you just need to look into flashing the device. When flashing it puts a whole different eom, kernel, theme etc onto the device.
You'll be better off looking that up through threads here on XDA or by watching videos on YouTube to show you how to do it. That's how I learnt to do it all.
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Okay...
So I want to root as well as upgrade to ICS, how should I go about doing it?
I will go do a youtube and forum search now as well
y3kesprit said:
Sorry I got it wrong!
My phone, after I did a check, is running 2.3.6, which is Gingerbread right?
Ok thanks for the replies. It was informational
Anyway, if I were to root the phone, every different version has its own process to root right?
For example if I am running 2.3.6, and root it.. After I do a upgrade to ICS, I would have to re-root right? Am I getting this right?
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That depends. If you root your phone, and YOU perform the upgrade, i.e. you flash a modded rom, 99.9% of the time the dev who created it will add the su(superuser) app into the rom so that you end up flashing the rom and re-rooting your phone in the process.
With that being said, if you happen to receive an OTA update randomly, telling you that android needs to update, and you decide that's what you want to run, flashing that one WILL take away your su privileges. That is due to the fact that these OTA's are pushed out by your phone manufacturer, and what you are trying to do (gain su access) isn't what the manufacturers wants you doing, per say, so THEY don't include the su app. Happy hacking. Number one tip I could give ya: don't b afraid to Google every question, or topic you're interested in. Make Google your best friend.
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Okay...
So I want to root as well as upgrade to ICS, how should I go about doing it?
I will go do a youtube and forum search now as well
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Each device has a different method of rooting and flashing ROMs..... you can check out your device's forum here on xda where I'm sure you'll find a suitable guide to help you out. Happy flashing
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The way I done it was to use the program SuperOneClick (there's a thread for that on here) then a few days later I got ParanoidAndroid flashed on to here (there's a thread for that aswell).
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So yeah, as the title goes I'm a newbie in the Android world and to the Samsung Galaxy S3. I'm a computer enthusiast myself and am quite familiar with technology. I came from an iPhone 3G that can be easily Jailbroken. Now for Android, is rooting=jailbreaking? Is there a good guide here that I can follow and learn all things about rooting and customizing the hell out of my Android phone?
TIA for the help.
Go to the s3 general section/stickies, to root I advise using the cf root method, it is the simplest
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So yeah, as the title goes I'm a newbie in the Android world and to the Samsung Galaxy S3. I'm a computer enthusiast myself and am quite familiar with technology. I came from an iPhone 3G that can be easily Jailbroken. Now for Android, is rooting=jailbreaking? Is there a good guide here that I can follow and learn all things about rooting and customizing the hell out of my Android phone?
TIA for the help.
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welcome to the android world.. read the stickies in this thread. TO start with read the newbie guide in my signature
I was like you 2 weeks ago But I came from a Iphone4-jailbroken etcc
Now I have flashed around 10 times. I have rooted the phone same amount and am on the same level as I was with Iphone. But let me tell you buddy Android is never ending there is NO LIMIT its nuts. Root is like the Mother jailbreak . Flash means Installing ssomething new. Usually flashing a rom which means installing a new operating system or UI.
But yeh late nights got me knowing alot so good luck
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I'm a computer enthusiast myself and am quite familiar with technology.
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Welcome, and now maybe it's time to familiar yourself with some reading too.
All the information you seek is on this forum (search function- top right) or google (www.google.com).
Hello Kevin i used the toolbox method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488 over the CF as it included everything needed in 1 simple zip file it was very easy and good step by step instructions. Even i managed to not mess it up.
Here is link to the CF method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 tbh to a noob like myself both seem to do just the same job just the toolbox guides you though it with options. Please someone correct if i'm wrong in case i'm giving bad advice .
Here's the info and tools you'll need to get started...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
Trust me! Spend 10 minutes on above thread and you will be brought up to speed with your S3 rooted!
Thank you very much guys. I'm definitely a good reader and I bet this would be as easy as it gets for me. I've flashed hundreds of devices like routers, cable modems, etc. so no problem on that as rooting would be just using usb interface AFAIK
Android is already jailbroken basically. Root is Super Jailbreak. Custom Roms are mainly used for theming, performance, etc.
Welcome to xda.
Enjoy the android gang:laugh:
Let me give you your first thanks.
Cheers.
You can use the resurrection ROM from CheckROM
ROM + Root in one file
i just got a new s3 so um pretty much in the same boat as you mate although this isnt my 1st android...i came from another...the sony ericsson arc s...so far.....i am really liking this.....i wanna use the s3 as it is for a couple of days before i start modding it like i did the arc......1 question....do i need to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms? or do i just root & install recovery & be done with it?? i read something about odin....sorry for the noob question but is odin like flashtool for sony ericsson phones?
linx1287 said:
i just got a new s3 so um pretty much in the same boat as you mate although this isnt my 1st android...i came from another...the sony ericsson arc s...so far.....i am really liking this.....i wanna use the s3 as it is for a couple of days before i start modding it like i did the arc......1 question....do i need to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms? or do i just root & install recovery & be done with it?? i read something about odin....sorry for the noob question but is odin like flashtool for sony ericsson phones?
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Steps:
Download Odin 3.04
Download Cf_root6.4 and flash Via Odin = PHONE ROOTED
Now you automatically have CWM a new recovery boot from the above root file, which will now allow you to flash Rom zip's in recovery mode.
thats it
kevindd992002 said:
So yeah, as the title goes I'm a newbie in the Android world and to the Samsung Galaxy S3. I'm a computer enthusiast myself and am quite familiar with technology. I came from an iPhone 3G that can be easily Jailbroken. Now for Android, is rooting=jailbreaking? Is there a good guide here that I can follow and learn all things about rooting and customizing the hell out of my Android phone?
TIA for the help.
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glad to see new ppl coming to the android world.
my advise, root it and get rid from all the crap your carrier may have installed, update your phone and install any app you may like xD
painterceessie said:
Welcome to xda.
Enjoy the android gang:laugh:
Let me give you your first thanks.
Cheers.
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for real????
alankstiyo said:
glad to see new ppl coming to the android world.
my advise, root it and get rid from all the crap your carrier may have installed, update your phone and install any app you may like xD
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Thanks When you say crap installed by my carrier, like what app?
Carriers may install a boot screen extra apps bookmarks and possibly disable OTA updates .Then again they may not have installed anything at all .
jje
JJEgan said:
Carriers may install a boot screen extra apps bookmarks and possibly disable OTA updates .Then again they may not have installed anything at all .
jje
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OTA updates are through packet data, right?
kevindd992002 said:
OTA updates are through packet data, right?
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Via network yes about phone software updates as and when vendor pushes ota updates .
jje
JJEgan said:
Via network yes about phone software updates as and when vendor pushes ota updates .
jje
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So when the carrier pushes it, you have no choice but to update the phone?
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Steps:
Download Odin 3.04
Download Cf_root6.4 and flash Via Odin = PHONE ROOTED
Now you automatically have CWM a new recovery boot from the above root file, which will now allow you to flash Rom zip's in recovery mode.
thats it
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could i get the links to these please? plus a bit more detailed info on the procedures would be great.....dont wanna brick it or something thanks
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also i noticed that when i fiddle with the equalizer...the volume drops considerably...is this capped by the stock kernel or rom??
I'm a complete noobie when it comes to atrix , i just got it and i need help installing leaked ICS
i dont understand what fastboot is and i dont know how to get leaked ics on my device
can someone give me instructions ?
I'm rooted but i dont know if i have CWM installed or not
running GB 2.3.4
bought the phone from Egypt
i think i speak for everyone when i say, dont bother at all.
the ICS only just been realeased in undeveloped form and is dangerous at this moment in time
just wait a month or two then read a few stickies about unlocking your bootloader and flashing roms!
Beware it's too early for daily use!
pepo36 said:
I'm a complete noobie when it comes to atrix , i just got it and i need help installing leaked ICS
i dont understand what fastboot is and i dont know how to get leaked ics on my device
can someone give me instructions ?
I'm rooted but i dont know if i have CWM installed or not
running GB 2.3.4
bought the phone from Egypt
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I wouldn't suggest you to uprade yet because it's not stable.
I you're not an experienced user(noob) like me, you can try to flash Lokifish'es prerooted ClockWorkMod zips:
http://goo.gl/3aAjE
If your phone is an international version of Atrix 4g flash this RamFix with recovery, if your phone is ATT leave this alone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1240310
************** Check these threads ***************
Main Flashable Atrix 4G ICS Leak Thread by upndwn4par:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1928844
Bug Report/fix Thread by upndwn4par:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929187&page=11
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I would recommend MRom(build on CM7.2) which is pretty decent especially in regard of battery life, until they create a firm version of this ICS leak. It's probably going to be a Jelly Bean release because some guy succeeded to create a JB rom out of this leaked Atrix 4G ICS leak.
Thank you both for your replies
i'm not a complete noobie, i used to have the defy and i was always upgrading to cm10 nightlies
but with the atrix everything is new to me....i feel that i'm lost and i keep reading but get nothing
i'm just so excited about the leaked ICS because i was waiting for this even before i bought the phone
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Thank you both for your replies
i'm not a complete noobie, i used to have the defy and i was always upgrading to cm10 nightlies
but with the atrix everything is new to me....i feel that i'm lost and i keep reading but get nothing
i'm just so excited about the leaked ICS because i was waiting for this even before i bought the phone
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This is understandable, I'm also a noob, but did some reading and feel better now
This is the link for MRom btw, I'm using this for a week and it's great and you won't believe how fast it boots and how long your batteries will last:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1836674
Looking for 1-2-1 chat assistance
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but with the atrix everything is new to me....i feel that i'm lost and i keep reading but get nothing
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I'm definitly a noob and still trying to fill the gaps in my knowledge. Right now I still cannot figure out how to even root my phone (MB860) running android 2.3.4. I would really appreciate some advice from one of you. Is there any chance I can call one of you? I am in England but just bought 2 hrs of American minutes. I also have skype.
If any of you are interested in helping out a noob I would much appreciate it. I am technically very savvy, I'm just unclear as to the interfaces of Linux and Android and the different tools out there.
Before you tell me to, I have already read the thread for noobs.
Do let me know
Nathan (Skype ID: nossonsobel)
stogistogi said:
I'm definitly a noob and still trying to fill the gaps in my knowledge. Right now I still cannot figure out how to even root my phone (MB860) running android 2.3.4. I would really appreciate some advice from one of you. Is there any chance I can call one of you? I am in England but just bought 2 hrs of American minutes. I also have skype.
If any of you are interested in helping out a noob I would much appreciate it. I am technically very savvy, I'm just unclear as to the interfaces of Linux and Android and the different tools out there.
Before you tell me to, I have already read the thread for noobs.
Do let me know
Nathan (Skype ID: nossonsobel)
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Hey brother
check this thread out. this is how i rooted my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255548
this thread here has lots of goodies and fastboot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
pepo36 said:
Hey brother
check this thread out. this is how i rooted my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255548
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I followed the link on that page and all it says is that that root method no longer works
Any other tips?
stogistogi said:
I followed the link on that page and all it says is that that root method no longer works
Any other tips?
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If all you want to do is root you can check out superoneclick root, it did the job for me on the last available GB update released. But remember that you have to have the proper drivers installed and that this does not allow you to flash custom roms, it simply gives you root access.
The drivers can be found here (I think).
superoneclick can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
also make sure to read a bit from that thread.
If you are a n00b don't install THAT rom... it's very unstable..
superoneclick rocks
superoneclick rocks, as does cwm recovery. Install both, and don't look back.
well , i managed to unlock bootloader and install recovery and now i just flashed cm10 by epinter
i love it
Its been a while and i wanted to root my Transformer AiO but online i did not find any tutorials.
Do you know how to root it
Thanks in advance
mprodani2003 said:
Its been a while and i wanted to root my Transformer AiO but online i did not find any tutorials.
Do you know how to root it
Thanks in advance
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I used the info from over here and it worked a treat!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
When you have turned on the debugging, you will need to switch to win 8, go to device manager and get windows to search for the asus driver. Do all this while docked of course as that is the usb connection. I also turned off asus sync on the tablet first, don't know if that makes any difference.
Have to say I'm loving the AIO, even more so now the tablet is rooted ?
meherenow said:
I used the info from over here and it worked a treat!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613
When you have turned on the debugging, you will need to switch to win 8, go to device manager and get windows to search for the asus driver. Do all this while docked of course as that is the usb connection. I also turned off asus sync on the tablet first, don't know if that makes any difference.
Have to say I'm loving the AIO, even more so now the tablet is rooted ��
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thanks bro.followed your link and it rooted perfectly.
just got this machine on saturday and must admit it is pretty impressive. got any other tips for us?
3vo3d said:
thanks bro.followed your link and it rooted perfectly.
just got this machine on saturday and must admit it is pretty impressive. got any other tips for us?
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There's some more info over here, a small but growing forum for us big tablet users
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-aio-p1801-forum/
Some folks saying they couldn't get the root to take after updating the firmware, I'm glad you succeeded though, I haven't had to re-root as I already had the original firmware installed and did the root keeper before upgrading last time.
Be interesting to know what firmware you were on before rooting, maybe some others just weren't following the instructions precisely enough?
meherenow said:
There's some more info over here, a small but growing forum for us big tablet users
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-aio-p1801-forum/
Some folks saying they couldn't get the root to take after updating the firmware, I'm glad you succeeded though, I haven't had to re-root as I already had the original firmware installed and did the root keeper before upgrading last time.
Be interesting to know what firmware you were on before rooting, maybe some others just weren't following the instructions precisely enough?
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Yeah the roots definitely taken ad blockaway and super super are definitely working. I hadn't installed any updates as I read what you said about that.
Not sure how I can check the firmware? I will definitely check out that site.
Thanks any more tips :thumbup:
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meherenow said:
There's some more info over here, a small but growing forum for us big tablet users
http://www.transformerforums.com/forum/asus-transformer-aio-p1801-forum/
Some folks saying they couldn't get the root to take after updating the firmware, I'm glad you succeeded though, I haven't had to re-root as I already had the original firmware installed and did the root keeper before upgrading last time.
Be interesting to know what firmware you were on before rooting, maybe some others just weren't following the instructions precisely enough?
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thanks bro i joined over there but unfortunately had to make a thread
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...e-coming-back-docking-station.html#post303512
well, finnaly got unlocked P1801-T with TWRP installed)
i've use to about 7 ROM's (from TF300 and TF700) - flashing no problem, loading, launcher - everithing works fine.. except wifi and camera))
so, if anyone of us can make working port from TF700 or TF300, we can easily flash it and test it)
*pardon my english