All I want is root access, so I can install Titanium Backup and do a restore. I am not interested in installing a custom ROM at this time.
It appears that I will have to unlock the bootloader to do this.
I am looking over both of these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38933080
And I have some questions.
1) Will unlocking the Bootloader or going through either of these processes wipe all data from my phone?
2) How can I root with using as few customs (recovery, ROMs, etc)?
Perhaps I'm making this more difficult than I need it to be.
Is it at all possible to root with just unlocking the boot loader and using the stock recovery?
I plan to use SuperUser (I used that on my Tmobile Samsung Vibrant) as my kernal.
Could I just rename the .zip to update.zip and copy it over to the SD, after unlocking the bootloader, and running the .zip from the stock recovery?
If possible, what are the disadvantages to this? Aside from not have a custom recovery or a custom ROM. Will I be able to make a backup of the ROM at all from the stock recovery?
Will it still say "Tampered"?
In order to gain superuser u must have cwm or twrp to flash the su zip
As far as I know, that's been the way of it for years .
If u unlock bootloader it will say unlocked ,once u flash a recovery it will say tampered.
It's wise to do a backup of the Device first before flashing superuser this is critical incase u want to return it. You can restore backup without root
Once u backup nonroot you can root it then backup a second rooted backup after u flash su
Secondly superuser is not a kernel.
Just use hasoons tool kit for the HTC one m7 to unlock root and flash recovery,it won't hurt nothing ,I just done it and I've done it 100 times before .
If you are adamant on doing all this it's gonna be necessary to unlock and root in order to flash su and use titanium for what u want to do ..
Qbking77 has a nice YouTube tutorial in this to manually do It ,and I trust his methods ,but for you hasoons tool kit will be easier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
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lojak29 said:
In order to gain superuser u must have cwm or twrp to flash the su zip
As far as I know, that's been the way of it for years .
If u unlock bootloader it will say unlocked ,once u flash a recovery it will say tampered.
It's wise to do a backup of the Device first before flashing superuser this is critical incase u want to return it. You can restore backup without root
Once u backup nonroot you can root it then backup a second rooted backup after u flash su
Secondly superuser is not a kernel.
Just use hasoons tool kit for the HTC one m7 to unlock root and flash recovery,it won't hurt nothing ,I just done it and I've done it 100 times before .
If you are adamant on doing all this it's gonna be necessary to unlock and root in order to flash su and use titanium for what u want to do ..
Qbking77 has a nice YouTube tutorial in this to manually do It ,and I trust his methods ,but for you hasoons tool kit will be easier.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
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Thanks.
Looks like I don't have many options. Hasoons' toolkit doesn't really give you step by step instructions, which was a concern for me, as I'm pretty new to it. For instance, at what point to I install SuperSU after installing the Recovery?
How do I do a backup of the stock ROM prior to rooting? Do I need to unlock the bootloader and then run the TWRP recovery (which I think has a backup tool included with it)? Wouldn't that install the recovery and display the "tampered" text? I was hoping to do the backup before I install the recovery.
What do I need to just get root access? I do not have an interest in flashing any ROMs at the moment (I still need wifi calling).
It's really very simple and it's Alot for me to go over this again,but I will .
When I first got into it yes I understand why you would be cautious noone wants to ruin there device .But once you read slowly learn these things you'll be able to do it in a flash.
You must #1unlock bootloader
#2 flash recovery with the twrp .img file
#3 after flashing recovery you are "recommended"make a stock non rooted backup before flashing superuser.zip ,this makes it so if u ever want to restore a backup for warranty it's not rooted
#4 boot into recovery and then flash su.zip then you are rooted and you can make a second backup that will be rooted
Them are the steps in order plain and simple .
#1To unlock bootloader use hasoons tool kit just for bootloader part don't use it for flashing recovery..I flashed recovery seperately with adb fastboot method
At the top left corner it says a list of things to do your only gonnna need to work in the top left corner of toolkit.
#1 install HTC drivers
#2 register an email and username with HTC.dev to unlock .
#3 click get token
#4 submit token
Each time you click on one of the options it will guide you word for word and it will auto reboot
Your phone Into hboot when it's needed all on it's own .
After you get token it will open 2 cmd prompt windows .Exit the first window there will be one that pops up behind it that will have a string of token numbers you need to click edit at the top of the blue outlined box select mark the highlight the tokens..
Then back to the blue outline select edit and copy ..it tells you exactly how to do this all oevr the internet .
Next go back to the HTC.dev website you should be logged in still
Skip to step 8 scrolll to bottom and enter paste the token keys you highlited and copied
Then click submit.
You will get an email called Unlock.bin
Download it to pc then go to next step find the token where it's downloaded to and click on it
Then on your phone it will say unlock bootloader Check mark yes and click power
Now you are unlocked.
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Hi,
I traded a phone with someone and the rom they had was acting up.. the Infected Rom (cdma verizon)... When I got the phone, I told him he could keep his SD card and I could keep mine.. i guess the P something image file was on there and now Im just rooted with Teamwin recovery and not able to flash any rom or restore the Infected rom i nandroid backed up.
I have fastboot 1.50 S On but unlocked
Now imma be at work and not have a working phone. This isn't cool. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME IF YOU CAN HELP peeps. I would really appreciate it.
I also tried the unlocking method all over again but the Java SDK wont install.. it tells me to disable my virus protection (I did) and then it says unable to install it. This is just a mess man.
stepinmyworld said:
Hi,
I traded a phone with someone and the rom they had was acting up.. the Infected Rom (cdma verizon)... When I got the phone, I told him he could keep his SD card and I could keep mine.. i guess the P something image file was on there and now Im just rooted with Teamwin recovery and not able to flash any rom or restore the Infected rom i nandroid backed up.
I have fastboot 1.50 S On but unlocked
Now imma be at work and not have a working phone. This isn't cool. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME IF YOU CAN HELP peeps. I would really appreciate it.
I also tried the unlocking method all over again but the Java SDK wont install.. it tells me to disable my virus protection (I did) and then it says unable to install it. This is just a mess man.
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If you're interested in reverting back to completely stock, the RUU files are available at http://www.goo-inside.me/shooter/ruu . Both the PG86IMG.zip and the .exe files are available there.
Interesting the device is flashed to verizon, at least you mention the device is on CDMA verizon. The only issues I can forsee here will be 3G data/MMS might not work via Verizon if using a stock Sprint ROM.
Of course, these *might* work and they can also be *tweaked* but I doubt, out of the box, they will work. Phone calls and SMS should work over verizon using the stock sprint ROM.
Here is my usual lecture, reading this will save you a lot of time and headache, regarding flashing a ROM and kernels on the EVO 3D with hboot 1.5 and htc's unlock method:
Essentially, if you're looking to flash a kernel or ROM (which many times also include a kernel), there are three basic methods (two seem the easier) with hboot 1.50 and htc's unlock method:
1) For Kernel Flashing: From Android mode, using my application, Flash Image GUI. Put the kernel .zip file on your sdcard, select from inside the application and flash.
For ROM Flashing: Pull out the kernel file (usually named boot.img) out of the ROM .zip and push to sdcard. Flash using Flash Image GUI.
If you're away from a computer and want to flash any kernel, this is a great tool!
2) Load the custom recovery, NOT using the traditional method (reboot recovery, bootloader -> recovery, etc), but a specific method for Hboot 1.5. From the prompt use: fastboot boot c:\downloads\cwm-recovery.img.
This will temporarily boot the custom recovery image and the HTC unlock method will grant it write access to the boot partition while in this mode.
In this temporarily booted recovery mode, when a full ROM (with kernel included) is flashed, the kernel will flash correctly.
3) Boot into recovery using the traditional methods, reboot recovery, bootloader -> recovery, etc, and after the custom recovery has loaded, flash the ROM. Reboot into fastboot mode and then separately flash the kernel from the computer: fastboot flash boot c:\boot.img.
Downside to this method would be if a zImage is included instead of the boot.img for the kernel, won't flash correctly.
Being without a phone is rough now a days! Hope that helps and points in the right direction!
so sorry.. i meant to say CDMA Sprint.. i probably was so frustrated and typed verizon. I am about to read what you post completly.
Thank you so much for the reply! I purchased the GUI App from the market a few days ago and I wasnt sure if it would work on my phone because that PG86IMG.zip wasn't on the root of my SD card (it's on the other guy's sd card) I will try your method to flash a ROM.
I was able to get the Rom restored from the nandroid backup someone last night.. I still need a new rom because this one has touch screen problems. Thanks again
Do I have root?
First you install the unlock APK, unlock it...Install goo beta, Install Open-Script Recovery, reboot and ill have TRWP? and be able to install custom roms?
IM READY TO JUMP SHIP!
You have your recovery to install everything.....
Inviato dal mio Transformer Prime TF201 con Tapatalk 2
It has its own recovery? or do i need to install one...
David522d said:
It has its own recovery? or do i need to install one...
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install one. get goo manager from market place. then go in goo manager, go to settings I believe. then tell it flash open script recovery. It will flash the TWRP recovery for prime. all touch screen based. then with goo manager, you can find all the great toms for prime in there and flash directly from there. plus it'll let you know when there is updates for your custom rom. check it out. IMO, has alot more features and more straight forward that CWM recovery.
actually there a sticky thread in developement section that has video guides for the prime. one of them shows you how to install this recovery I mentioned if you unsure.
also a video showing you how to flash a custom rom, with TWRP and goo manager, is there also
demandarin said:
install one. get goo manager from market place. then go in goo manager, go to settings I believe. then tell it flash open script recovery. It will flash the TWRP recovery for prime. all touch screen based. then with goo manager, you can find all the great toms for prime in there and flash directly from there. plus it'll let you know when there is updates for your custom rom. check it out. IMO, has alot more features and more straight forward that CWM recovery.
actually there a sticky thread in developement section that has video guides for the prime. one of them shows you how to install this recovery I mentioned if you unsure.
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1. Install Unlock APK. Unlock.
2. Reboot, Install Goo Manger, Install Open script recovery. Reboot into TWRP recovery
3. Install ROMS?!?!!?!
As in I don't have to root after I unlock it already does?
I don't have root on this tablet, its on .21. I don't want to brick it, so will these steps be perfect?!
THANKS!!!
Anyone ?
I don't know about goo manager but I flashed cwm touch with fastboot (normal cwm didn't work and twrp wasn't out)
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David522d said:
1. Install Unlock APK. Unlock.
2. Reboot, Install Goo Manger, Install Open script recovery. Reboot into TWRP recovery
3. Install ROMS?!?!!?!
As in I don't have to root after I unlock it already does?
I don't have root on this tablet, its on .21. I don't want to brick it, so will these steps be perfect?!
THANKS!!!
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Yeah steps sound good. you could always flash a ROM that has root. I dont think you need root to install twrp. Double check though. post in twrp thread to make sure.
Hate to be a pain the butt
But does anyone know if that method will work 100%
Sorry fellas dont want to end up with a 500$ paprr weight
David522d said:
1. Install Unlock APK. Unlock.
2. Reboot, Install Goo Manger, Install Open script recovery. Reboot into TWRP recovery
3. Install ROMS?!?!!?!
As in I don't have to root after I unlock it already does?
I don't have root on this tablet, its on .21. I don't want to brick it, so will these steps be perfect?!
THANKS!!!
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Unlocking will not root your prime. I think Goomanager needs superuser rights so you will need to be rooted to flash TWRP (at least it asks for SU when I check for rom updates).
I use CWM since there have been a few stories floating around of people bricking their primes when trying to restore using TWRP. I am sure it is fine but it just makes me a little nervous...
If you're unlocked, not rooted and want to install CWM follow method 1 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576937
David522d said:
Hate to be a pain the butt
But does anyone know if that method will work 100%
Sorry fellas dont want to end up with a 500$ paprr weight
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There is nothing that will work 100%, but its pretty close, maybe 98%? Anytime someone does anything with the bootloader, recovery rom, or OS rom, there is a chance for bricking: interuption in the write process, loss of power, corrupted dl (crc check should catch most of those). If your worried about bricking it, leave your TFP stock and await the OTA's - that way if it gets bricked by Asus then they are responsible and you havent nullified your warranty.
Unlocking the bootloader allows the use of non stock bootloaders/recoveries to be installed and used. From the new bootloader/recovery, you can install a rom that either has root, or not. You don't even have to change roms after unlocking. The 2 are independent.
Right -
Unlocking with the APK does not root or in any other way modify or prep the prime for what you're about to do. Depending on your stock ROM revision this is either very easy or a complete pain in the ass, I'll provide both versions:
For Stock ROM ending .15 or earlier -
* DO NOT RUN THE GOO IM.MANAGER FIRST. Follow these steps below.
* Download Sparky's APK to root - it's in the development forum for the TF Prime. Run it. This will get you root access on the system. It's automated and practically idiot proof, just follow the on screen instructions.
* If you're going the Team Win route, once rooted, load up the Goo.im manager, then follow the instructions as per a rooted installation for getting TW Recovery into place. This is pretty painless really and works automatically, approve the Superuser permissions as required. Once the recovery is in, you can reboot into it and then get with the flashy.
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If you're on the Stock ROM ending .21, you're going to have to do what I did. As you're already unlocked using the BLOB files to downgrade -will- result in a hard brick. SO!
* Install ADB and Fastboot onto your system, as well as the universal USB naked driver which you can find on this forum.
* Search for DotTech install ADB and Fastboot - follow this guide, it's probably the easiest way to get a working fastboot and ADB environment up and running.
* Enable USB debugging on the tablet under developer options.
* Set up the universal driver, you'll need to reboot your TF201 and hold the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons until you see some text in the top corner. Do NOT press volume up to go into Recovery Image mode or you'll just walk into a dead end.
* Shortly after you'll see three icons, press volume down ONCE and then volume UP once, the USB icon in the middle should be highlighted and you should see text saying "Entering Fastboot Protocol" or similar.
* Plug the USB cable into the tab and the PC, test whether you have a working fastboot install by typing fastboot -i 0x0b05 reboot, if your tablet reboots without you touching it, then you've got working fastboot access. Remove the cable, reboot to fastboot mode as described above.
* Meantime, download openrecovery-twrp-2.1.3-tf201.blob from the team win site, and stuff it in the same directory that you set up Fastboot/ADB, rename it to twrp.blob. Plug your tablet back in and then issue the command fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob , if this goes to plan you'll see a couple of lines of text on the command window which will tell you that it's been successfully flashed in. YOU STILL DO NOT HAVE ROOT THOUGH, SO NO SILLY STUFF
* Finally, download the ROM of your choice, place it in the base /sdcard directory, then reboot the tab and hold POWER and VOLUME DOWN, when you see the text, this time hit VOLUME UP, and you'll be sent into the team win recovery suite, at this point you can wipe and flash the newly prepared ROM as per normal.
* For the first occasion I -strongly- recommend you use Virtuous Prime-S as you can generate a solid backup environment out of it, as well as the fact it's not too departed from Stock, so it's a good way to break yourself in.
Hope this helps.
This whole blob thing is new for me since i have always insta-rooted, and CWM'ed any android device i get; but from what I've gathered, it is used by ASUS to lowlevel write the os on locked systems, similar to the way nvflash dumps img's directly to the memory. Once your unlocked with the CWM or twrp, then you can no longer use blobs, just the rom zips. The recovery rom handles the unpacking and dumping of the kernel and OS into the appropriate partitions. Some roms are zipped with install scripts that wipe your cache, user space and dalvik - but its always a safe bet to do that anyways.
Nice writeup Hobbesian
Well, some blobs are fine, but generally they're strictly either Team Win Recovery or Clockwork mod recovery suites, and they need to be slipped in using fastboot (I believe ROM manager and GOO managers use their own scripts to handle installation) as a rough rule. The "big" BLOB files which Asus puts out are a guarantee to hardbrick an unlocked device (some days I wonder if it would kill Asus to offer a route to re-lock and re-stock a device on the proviso that if you brick it doing so you're still out of warranty).
That said - Virtuous Prime is definitely an excellent first step into Custom ROM tinkering, it gives you root and all the associated useful features, as well as the ability to start experimenting with more feature heavy ROM builds such as Cyanogen and AOKP Cornerstone. They're even nice enough to include a partially tweaked build.prop which saves you a lot of the work in modifying that.
I should point out my guide is relevant only if you already applied the unlock APK to your system, if you haven't done so, there's alternative routes including the downgrade blob option to get root without unlocking your device.
paddycr said:
Unlocking will not root your prime. I think Goomanager needs superuser rights so you will need to be rooted to flash TWRP (at least it asks for SU when I check for rom updates).
I use CWM since there have been a few stories floating around of people bricking their primes when trying to restore using TWRP. I am sure it is fine but it just makes me a little nervous...
If you're unlocked, not rooted and want to install CWM follow method 1 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576937
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1. Unlock Prime...
2. Do method 1
3. Then goo manger, install script. Reboot in team win recovery
4. Install AKOP =) !??!?!
yes?
David522d said:
1. Unlock Prime...
2. Do method 1
3. Then goo manger, install script. Reboot in team win recovery
4. Install AKOP =) !??!?!
yes?
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The method 1 in the link will install ClockWorkMod which I use as my recovery. You can completly miss step 3. If you really want to use TWRP then do the goomanager thing.
However, before you do a wipe and install AOKP (ethher from CWM or TWRP) MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT ROM!! That's important (hence caps ) - people are always on here complaining that they are soft bricked because of a bad download and not making a backup.
EDIT: if you're in fastboot and you cannot get adb to recognize your prime you need to install the correct drivers for your pc/mac. Hobbesian describes how to do this a few posts above this. In his nice write up he also describes how to flash TWRP directly from fastboot. If you want TWRP, follow his instructions since you'll have less messing around to do.
paddycr said:
The method 1 in the link will install ClockWorkMod which I use as my recovery. You can completly miss step 3. If you really want to use TWRP then do the goomanager thing.
However, before you do a wipe and install AOKP (ethher from CWM or TWRP) MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT ROM!! That's important (hence caps ) - people are always on here complaining that they are soft bricked because of a bad download and not making a backup.
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And flashing a rom with root therefor should give me root correct?
I sound like an idiot, but just to make sure
David522d said:
And flashing a rom with root therefor should give me root correct?
I sound like an idiot, but just to make sure
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Yes, all of the roms will have root. Hit my thanks button if it works for you
paddycr said:
Yes, all of the roms will have root. Hit my thanks button if it works for you
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Would it be easier to install CWM, then install TWR
David522d said:
Would it be easier to install CWM, then install TWR
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I think both ways are the same. There's no correct answer to that. It depends on whether you would prefer to use CWM or TWRP.
Didn't want to hijack that other thread, so I thought a more explicity thread might help others.
So I followed http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iMYMR3_Vk8I and got my phone unlocked. I'm unsure what to do next to get a "stock" phone rooted. All I want is to have my phone rooted so I can run SU apps. There are a couple options from the tool, of which I'm not sure what is what:
1. Flash a Recovery (TWRP 2.1) - Not sure what this is for, should I flash it? What does it do?
2. Kernels - Do I download a kernel like: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762537 and Flash Kernel?
3. Perm Root - From the name this sounds like what I want... but can I run it on my freshly restored/unlocked phone? Do I need to run this after one of the above (or both) steps?
1. Yes. A recovery is, put simply, a tool that can be used to flash things to your phone (e.g. custom ROMs and mods). You will need a recovery in order to achieve permanent root, so flashing the recovery is definitely a good idea.
2. The thread that you linked to does not contain a kernel, it contains a custom ROM. Since we do not have any customized kernels for this phone yet, skip the flash kernel step entirely. You may want to go back and use it if a kernel is developed that you prefer, but for now, there are no kernels to flash.
3. Perm root is the step that you want, but you need to flash the recovery first. The perm root script will run and then eventually boot you into the recovery, which you must use to flash SuperSU.zip which is the package that gives you root on your current ROM.
polarimetric said:
1. Yes. A recovery is, put simply, a tool that can be used to flash things to your phone (e.g. custom ROMs and mods). You will need a recovery in order to achieve permanent root, so flashing the recovery is definitely a good idea.
2. The thread that you linked to does not contain a kernel, it contains a custom ROM. Since we do not have any customized kernels for this phone yet, skip the flash kernel step entirely. You may want to go back and use it if a kernel is developed that you prefer, but for now, there are no kernels to flash.
3. Perm root is the step that you want, but you need to flash the recovery first. The perm root script will run and then eventually boot you into the recovery, which you must use to flash SuperSU.zip which is the package that gives you root on your current ROM.
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Thanks polarimetric for explaining! Hopefully your explanations and my slight quirks below can help some others.
The TWRP reflash worked fine. I had an issue with the Perm Root though... for some reason the SuperSU.zip wasn't actually getting copied over to the phone before it was rebooted into recovery. I ended up mounting the sdcard and manually copying over SU/SuperSU.zip to my sdcard. At that point I ran Perm Root again (which in my case just reboots into recovery). From there I clicked "Install" and selected the /sdcard/SuperSU.zip file. It installed and rebooted.
Successfully rooted!
More advice pleae.
polarimetric said:
3. Perm root is the step that you want, but you need to flash the recovery first. The perm root script will run and then eventually boot you into the recovery, which you must use to flash SuperSU.zip which is the package that gives you root on your current ROM.
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I flashed a recovery yesterday since I needed to recover. After that my endlessly booting appliance booted successfully.
Now I want to Root. I tried this using the Hasoon2000 thing yet and got a "Simply Brilliant" screen when I rebooted into recovery but then got could not connect message when I tried to permanently root.
Do I need to flash a different recovery?
Wow, this thread got my hopes up til I saw it was bumped.
As of several months ago, we lost the ability to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792514
So, until an exploit is found or verizon says we can do it, we can't root.
Hesacon said:
Wow, this thread got my hopes up til I saw it was bumped.
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Yeah, the same thing happened to me. I tried HTCDev unlock last night and it didn't work, so I was very surprised to see that as the most recent post. Now I'm extremely disappointed.
i hope i am not getting anyone elses hopes up either.... but man i am disappointed
This phone isn't even relevant anymore... I don't know why Verizon gives a **** about locking us out.
I followed a tutorial to successfully root my phone in the past, but I need to do it again and want to understand it a bit better this time. (I'm doing it using command-line heimdall from Ubuntu.) Doing "sudo heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --no-reboot", the tutorial provided a recovery.img which went on to install CWM. Then from within the rooted phone I installed another custom recovery. But do I need to do this as a 2-step process like this, or can I simply for the first time on an UNrooted phone do "sudo heimdall flash --recovery SOME-OTHER-RECOVERY.img --no-reboot"?
The tutorial also provided a CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip. What's actually the purpose of this, and do I even need it?
It also came with an s3pit.pit, but I didn't actually do anything with this. Did the 'heimdall' command that I ran do something with this, or is it safe to do the rooting process without it?
I'm asking because I'd like to root my phone not blindly following one tutorial which provided its own files (http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-linuxubuntu/). Surprisingly there are no other decent tutorials out there on rooting this phone from Ubuntu, any ideas?
You can flash any compatible recovery in step 1. I see no reason to flash something you don't need. I recommend philz recovery (link in signature) but twrp is good. I would stay away from cwm as its not great if you want to go to 4.2 android roms
Having a recovery is one thing but actually you're still not rooted. You need recovery to flash a zip which will give you root. Unless you just want to flash a custom rom, in which case you only need the recovery and can skip flashing root stuff
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I wasn't aware of these distinctions, thanks. What alternative zips that give me root could you recommend? I would rather use one that is on xda-developers rather than on a blog post on some random website. Does it need to be compatible with the recovery, or would any 'root zip' meant for the i9300 work?
So is it possible to root the stock default ROM by just flashing a root zip using the stock recovery? Or is a custom recovery needed for this?
Roots are in Development section as said CWM is rather out of date now .
Both TWRP and Philz work well .
jje
I think I have misunderstood. In the first response it said "You need recovery to flash a zip which will give you root", which I assumed was the "CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip" I mentioned in the original post. I'm wondering about alternatives for this zip, not for the recovery (for the recovery I'll use Philz or TWRP as has been suggested).
iamthemandroid said:
I think I have misunderstood. In the first response it said "You need recovery to flash a zip which will give you root", which I assumed was the "CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip" I mentioned in the original post. I'm wondering about alternatives for this zip, not for the recovery (for the recovery I'll use Philz or TWRP as has been suggested).
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You don't need an alternative. It contains 2 things. The su binary (what gives you root) and the super user app (a graphical "gatekeeper" to root). If you're applying root to a handset, you'll be using these things
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I have used windroid htc one x+ toolkit to unlock bootloader.
It shows a dialogue saying bootloader is unlocked . But in the phone it still shows a locked screen and also showing as s-off
I have root and i am able to use titanium backup.
I have also tried to flash twrp recovery.. but not able to do so.
Can somebody please point me in the right direction..
tonysimonhere said:
I have used windroid htc one x+ toolkit to unlock bootloader.
It shows a dialogue saying bootloader is unlocked . But in the phone it still shows a locked screen and also showing as s-off
I have root and i am able to use titanium backup.
I have also tried to flash twrp recovery.. but not able to do so.
Can somebody please point me in the right direction..
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Try manually follow the instructions from htcdev and let us know which part fails........
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Try manually follow the instructions from htcdev and let us know which part fails........
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Thank you ..
I was able to flash twrp using Rom toolbox.
now I have twrp but the bootloader still shows as locked.
I tried to install a custom Rom but failed because of my own mistake.. today I will try once more to flash a Rom.
will post it's result..
I think I read somewhere that soff devices can't be unlocked..is this true
tonysimonhere said:
Thank you ..
I was able to flash twrp using Rom toolbox.
now I have twrp but the bootloader still shows as locked.
I tried to install a custom Rom but failed because of my own mistake.. today I will try once more to flash a Rom.
will post it's result..
I think I read somewhere that soff devices can't be unlocked..is this true
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I dont think so....
Can u try using HTC dev and report back....
NOTE UNLOCKING WILL WIPE ALL UR DATA AND SDCARD STUFF FROM UR PHONE....
SO BACKUP
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I dont think so....
Can u try using HTC dev and report back....
NOTE UNLOCKING WILL WIPE ALL UR DATA AND SDCARD STUFF FROM UR PHONE....
SO BACKUP
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Sure I will try it in the evening.
You can definitely Unlock it using the HTCDEV process , I have a done this. Any ways if you are able to flash a ROM then there is no reason to get it Unlocked, more over S-OFF gives you full control over the device but again it also increases the risk of getting your phone bricked so make sure you use it wisely (knowing what you flash) , so I will say why to beg HTC for some thing they have already provided.
One more thing S-OFF device means you dont need to flash boot.img separately so you dont need to use your PC to flash roms no more.
Waiting to know about your progress on flashing the ROM ..
ethanon said:
You can definitely Unlock it using the HTCDEV process , I have a done this. Any ways if you are able to flash a ROM then there is no reason to get it Unlocked, more over S-OFF gives you full control over the device but again it also increases the risk of getting your phone bricked so make sure you use it wisely (knowing what you flash) , so I will say why to beg HTC for some thing they have already provided.
One more thing S-OFF device means you dont need to flash boot.img separately so you dont need to use your PC to flash roms no more.
Waiting to know about your progress on flashing the ROM ..
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I have now successfully flashed a Rom..initially I tried it without flashing the boot.img and it entered a boot loop.
Then I installed flashify and flashed boot.img that came with the Rom. Then the Rom is working now.
The boot loader is still locked. Has twrp .
tonysimonhere said:
I have now successfully flashed a Rom..initially I tried it without flashing the boot.img and it entered a boot loop.
Then I installed flashify and flashed boot.img that came with the Rom. Then the Rom is working now.
The boot loader is still locked. Has twrp .
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so you mean to say you failed to install the boot.img from the custom recovery ? well that is weird, one more thing since you were in boot loop how did you manage to install flashiffy !
if you may please include the complete flashing steps , will be helpful for my experiments.
ethanon said:
so you mean to say you failed to install the boot.img from the custom recovery ? well that is weird, one more thing since you were in boot loop how did you manage to install flashiffy !
if you may please include the complete flashing steps , will be helpful for my experiments.
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Initially I flashed the Rom alone and it went into bootloop and all buttons became unresponsive .so I waited till the battery ran out and the phone switched off. Then I recharged , entered recovery by vol down + power button.. I had the backup there . So I restored back up.. then phone rebooted normally.. and I flashed boot.img by flashify just because I didn't know any other method... Then from recovery I wiped dalvik cache and system .. flashed the new Rom.. reeboot and fine..
Feel free to ask for any more clarification..