I am sorry if this is spammy but I couldn't seem to find a definitive answer. I wanted to make absolutely sure of this before I point my friend to rooting his phone.
He applied the latest over the air update and has the current info from the About Phone menu:
Android Version: 2.2.1
Baseband: 1.39.00.0627r, 0.01.69.0625r
Kernel: 2.6.32.21
If there any reason that he shouldn't try to root his phone? I want to make sure that trying to root his phone won't brick it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
use the rooting instructions in the sticky in the development section.. you'll have to downgrade first to the rooted rom in that.
after that you can upgrade the rom again to any of the OTA roms that were rooted... or to any of the leaked roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12159325
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Cool....thanks for the help, but I am slightly confused.
So basically just follow the rooting instructions in the "MR1/OTA PermRoot + Unlock Bootloader - Safer/Easier 5/12/2011" thread and he should be fine? Or are there other steps that need to be taken before running all the instructions in that thread?
Calaxy S2 i9100 (international)
stock Android version Gingerbread 2.3.5 not rooted
Baseband version: I9100XXKI4
Kernal version: 2.6.35.7-I9100JPKJ2-CL655700 [email protected] #2
Build number Gingerbread.JPKJ2
no carrier. GSM sim card.
I want to perform the following to my i9100 phone:
1) How to move from the official Gingerbread 2.3.5 version to cyanogenMod 9 ROM. Including, can I install Cyanogen 9 on top of 2.3.5 kernal.
2) Best safe way to backup original stock Gingerbread ROM in case something doesn't go according to plan.
3) How and at what point during upgrade to CM 9 to root.
4) Which is the proper, stable kernal for this CM 9 (dorimanx has been recommended). At what point, during the upgrade process, is the kernal changed. This is a main concern I have.
I have never done any of this before. I didn't want to upgrade to Android 4.0.04 because of potential Super Brick or other complications. Jelly Bean is not an option for other reasons.
CyanogenMod 9 would seem to meet all my current needs for this phone, and is open source)
I have not seen a detailed "How to" guide to upgrade from stock Gingerbread 2.3.5 to CycnogenMod 9, rooting, and kernal install. Just parts of it scattered, a year old. Can someone guide me through this.
I just need a flexible stable everyday ICS level phone. I'm open to suggestions. Please remember, I have not done any of this before. Thank you.
Spoon feeding is not aloud here on xda. Please read them scattered threads for the info you need them put it all together and then read abit more. Learning is the key to xda not just asking then getting what you want. First thing you need to look at is rooting. Good guide on here telling you about root
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andrewwright said:
Spoon feeding is not aloud here on xda. Please read them scattered threads for the info you need them put it all together and then read abit more. Learning is the key to xda not just asking then getting what you want. First thing you need to look at is rooting. Good guide on here telling you about root
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Exactly.Search before posting.
Here,I will help you http://bit.ly/18QGUPs
GamingDj said:
Exactly.Search before posting.
Here,I will help you http://bit.ly/18QGUPs
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Nice link :thumbup:
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Hello, guys. I need some help, if you can.
First question is if i need to root my device before installing a 4.2.2 rom. Currently i have 4.1.2 JB, but it's from factory and i haven't got the update from official soft. I don't care why i haven't, but i want it to be done.
I've read thousands of forums about rooting, installing roms and etc, but i still have some questions.
Second one is: If i finally manage to do that update to 4.2.2, what rom should i go to from there on? Stay at 4.2.2 or go further? I need a stable one, i'm not really a andoid geek, but sounds fun to get into it.
Which rom should i trust to install? First of all, i know that if i want to install a newer one, i still need to go from a 4.2.2 so i'm stuck at him for now.
And the most important: Can you provide me a link to instructions? I haven't ever done a root or installed a rom, so i'm virgin in this kind of stuff.
Best regards, Dezaxat.
Up, please ?
Hello everyone,
I've read whatever I could find about the subject, but the fear of bricking my device led me to open up a new thread;
I just want to make sure I didn't miss anything (I cant post on the development thread).
So, I have a galaxy S3 I9300XXUGNA8 4.3, and I want to wipe it clean, root it, and install "resurrection remix" rom.
From what i thought I understand, I can do that by
1. factory reset
2. root it by following: cant post urls. google "Root I9300XXUGNA8 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware Running on Galaxy S3 GT-I9300- Simple Tutorial"
3. install the rom using the instructions here (cant post urls): (youtube) watch?v=ROoHyHVIzl8
my questions are:
1. In the installation instructions in the main development thread it says: - Make sure you are either on any KitKat ROM (CM11, etc) or on 4.2.2 TW based ROM and NOT on 4.1.2 TW based ROM.
as stated, my JB is 4.3, and it says nothing about it; am I safe to continue, or am I not suppose to install this rom?
2. the video instructions (number 3 above) is meant for note 2; can i apply them to my device and just choose, "galaxy s3 i9300", or should i follow a different set of rules altogether?
3. should I "factory reset" before I start rooting, or can I do that as part of the rom installation (I want to start clean, and have a back up for everything else)?
Thank you for your kind help, energy and time. it is very much appreciated!!
Vert.
vertigo911 said:
Hello everyone,
I've read whatever I could find about the subject, but the fear of bricking my device led me to open up a new thread;
I just want to make sure I didn't miss anything (I cant post on the development thread).
So, I have a galaxy S3 I9300XXUGNA8 4.3, and I want to wipe it clean, root it, and install "resurrection remix" rom.
From what i thought I understand, I can do that by
1. factory reset
2. root it by following: cant post urls. google "Root I9300XXUGNA8 Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware Running on Galaxy S3 GT-I9300- Simple Tutorial"
3. install the rom using the instructions here (cant post urls): (youtube) watch?v=ROoHyHVIzl8
my questions are:
1. In the installation instructions in the main development thread it says: - Make sure you are either on any KitKat ROM (CM11, etc) or on 4.2.2 TW based ROM and NOT on 4.1.2 TW based ROM.
as stated, my JB is 4.3, and it says nothing about it; am I safe to continue, or am I not suppose to install this rom?
2. the video instructions (number 3 above) is meant for note 2; can i apply them to my device and just choose, "galaxy s3 i9300", or should i follow a different set of rules altogether?
3. should I "factory reset" before I start rooting, or can I do that as part of the rom installation (I want to start clean, and have a back up for everything else)?
Thank you for your kind help, energy and time. it is very much appreciated!!
Vert.
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Read this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726 <<
thanks, i have, but...
thanks, i have,
but my question comes from the fact that I see some people had 4.3 and still installed Resurrection Remix successfully.
given that i9300 4.3 is one of the most popular versions of the galaxy s3 out there, i guessed that it should work, but since i couldn't find any official confirmation for it, I would still like a sure-fire answer (meaning, for all I know, the guys who made it work with 4.3 are far more knowledgeable than I am, and probably took further steps than just follow the instructions for 4.2)..
again, I just need confirmation for 4.3, and that is why i was so specific. I searched for hours to the best of my ability.
thanks again
vertigo911 said:
thanks, i have,
but my question comes from the fact that I see some people had 4.3 and still installed Resurrection Remix successfully.
given that i9300 4.3 is one of the most popular versions of the galaxy s3 out there, i guessed that it should work, but since i couldn't find any official confirmation for it, I would still like a sure-fire answer (meaning, for all I know, the guys who made it work with 4.3 are far more knowledgeable than I am, and probably took further steps than just follow the instructions for 4.2)..
again, I just need confirmation for 4.3, and that is why i was so specific. I searched for hours to the best of my ability.
thanks again
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Basically Resurrection Remix is a 4.4 Kitkat rom when you swap between versions ie 4.1 to 4.3 or 4.3 to 4.4 a full wipe is recommended this means format system, data,cache etc not just a factory reset this is what causes alot of trouble for people when flashing.
I recommend PhilZ recovery it as a option to "install a new rom" in settings and wipes the necessary files needed to install a new rom.
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Basically Resurrection Remix is a 4.4 Kitkat rom when you swap between versions ie 4.1 to 4.3 or 4.3 to 4.4 a full wipe is recommended this means format system, data,cache etc not just a factory reset this is what causes alot of trouble for people when flashing.
I recommend PhilZ recovery it as a option to "install a new rom" in settings and wipes the necessary files needed to install a new rom.
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Thank you very much!
the reason I asked is because I heard 4.3 ota update has knox, which means trouble...
You're basically saying that if I'm not having problems rooting the 4.3, I shouldn't worry about installing RR 4.4, right?
again, thanks very much for helping! I really appreciate it!
vertigo911 said:
Thank you very much!
the reason I asked is because I heard 4.3 ota update has knox, which means trouble...
You're basically saying that if I'm not having problems rooting the 4.3, I shouldn't worry about installing RR 4.4, right?
again, thanks very much for helping! I really appreciate it!
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I9300 does not have knox and will never have knox Just make sure you do a full wipe system data etc and also do backups if needed and you will be fine..Also look at the link in my signature before you flash anything backup your efs or you may have big problems later if you don't! This is very important!!:good:
What's up XDA,it's been awhile.
I'm trying to bring my old beast back to life so that I can pass her along to my son.
It's been quite awhile since I messed with it at all and there are so many threads here to get info from I'm alittle confused.
Right now I'm back to stock running 4.1.1 VRAMC3.
Not rooted and no custom recovery.
I'd like to make my way to pac-man ROM as that is what used to run real good on my Note.
Could someone guide me to a thread I can use to safely root and put a custom recovery on it so I can then flash pac-man?
I believe I was able to bring her out of a bootloop using this thread.http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-note-2-rooting-roms-hacks/233850-how-vzw-gnote2-return-100-stock-updated-5-12-13-a.html
I'm just not sure how to proceed from here.
Any help greatly appreciated.