Hi guys, just upgraded from Sony Xperia Sola to S3 (i am still learning). I bought the phone 2 days old with root and CWM, its on 4.1.2 JB.
Now its saying there is a new software for the phone, so i want to ask:
1. Will i lose root after upgrading?
2. Does the new software worth it?
Thanx guys
mirost1 said:
Hi guys, just upgraded from Sony Xperia Sola to S3 (i am still learning). I bought the phone 2 days old with root and CWM, its on 4.1.2 JB.
Now its saying there is a new software for the phone, so i want to ask:
1. Will i lose root after upgrading?
2. Does the new software worth it?
Thanx guys
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Do you want to keep root?
if you're rooted, IMHO its best to manually flash roms. Unles syou dont want root, in which case its best to download a full version from sammobile.com to return it to stock.
OTA updates don't work if you're rooted, you'll get an error
mirost1 said:
Hi guys, just upgraded from Sony Xperia Sola to S3 (i am still learning). I bought the phone 2 days old with root and CWM, its on 4.1.2 JB.
Now its saying there is a new software for the phone, so i want to ask:
1. Will i lose root after upgrading?
2. Does the new software worth it?
Thanx guys
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How about taking the time to read the basic faqs and guides first .
Loose root yes .
New software worth it who knows unless you say what it is .
But its probably;y a minor update details all over the forum .
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OTA updates don't work if you're rooted, you'll get an error
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I belive there are custom roms (such as Imperium) with OTA upgrades (at least that's what they say on their [ROM] page.
of course. we're talking about Samsung OTA
JJEgan said:
How about taking the time to read the basic faqs and guides first .
Loose root yes .
New software worth it who knows unless you say what it is .
But its probably;y a minor update details all over the forum .
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Dude, first of all thank you for your answer, and second no need to be rude - i am trying my best to read a lot, just got some notification and decided to ask before reading about it... Thank you
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Dude, first of all thank you for your answer, and second no need to be rude - i am trying my best to read a lot, just got some notification and decided to ask before reading about it... Thank you[/QUOT.
Rude is going around calling people dude its so out of date circa 1970s.Though i belive twelve year olds still use the term .
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mirost1 said:
Dude, first of all thank you for your answer, and second no need to be rude - i am trying my best to read a lot, just got some notification and decided to ask before reading about it... Thank you[/QUOT.
Rude is going around calling people dude its so out of date circa 1970s.Though i belive twelve year olds still use the term .
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Using it once doesnt mean its my favorite word, and i am 34 year old. Have a great day
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Hi all,
Sorry if its been repeated a 1000 times but once i get the flow ill be alright ..
a few questions about root. ive never rooted before.
My phone has had the 2nd firmware update, Will this guide work on the first post for me current version?
What are roms and are they easy to change?
Also whats all this warrenty talk? is it easy to change so its valid?
Thanks and sorry
mxn- said:
Hi all,
Sorry if its been repeated a 1000 times but once i get the flow ill be alright ..
a few questions about root. ive never rooted before.
My phone has had the 2nd firmware update, Will this guide work on the first post for me current version?
What are roms and are they easy to change?
Also whats all this warrenty talk? is it easy to change so its valid?
Thanks and sorry
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-Yes the guide will work
-There is only one custom ROM at the moment and it's basically a stock one that is prepared for future mods
-ROMs are custom operating systems that give your phone added functionality/speed/a new look
-Yes, they're easy to flash with Odin
-Rooting invalidates your warranty
-Re-flash a stock firmware and use a USB-jib (£4ish) to reset the custom binary counter and no-one will ever know you rooted
hope that helps
yes mate and ive just been watching your youtube thsnk you !!!
mxn- said:
yes mate and ive just been watching your youtube thsnk you !!!
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I thought people might want a decent non-developer speak guide to rooting the S2 so I made some videos
Hello everyone, I am a Android N00B and don't know what I am doing so please help me out answering some questions..
1) My SGS2 is a GT-19100T (New Zealand) being provided by Telecom NZ, will I still be able to ROOT using the same methods for GT-19100?
2) When people say I can not get the warranty from Samsung can I still claim my insurance with my provider that I am paying extra for?
3) How difficult is it to unbrick a SGS2? Is it ALWAYS possible to unbrick it?
4) How easy is it to brick the S2?
Please help a noob out. Thanks in advance.
peatar said:
Hello everyone, I am a Android N00B and don't know what I am doing so please help me out answering some questions..
2) When people say I can not get the warranty from Samsung can I still claim my insurance with my provider that I am paying extra for?
That depends upon the terms and conditions of the policy . But as you have modified firmware i would guess not .
3) How difficult is it to unbrick a SGS2? Is it ALWAYS possible to unbrick it?
Brick a SGS2 about a 1% chance rising to 100% if not following instructions or wrong firmware .
Recover a bricked SGS2 about 95% chance as most are soft bricked .
jje
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peatar said:
Hello everyone, I am a Android N00B and don't know what I am doing so please help me out answering some questions..
2) When people say I can not get the warranty from Samsung can I still claim my insurance with my provider that I am paying extra for?
That depends upon the terms and conditions of the policy . But as you have modified firmware i would guess not .
3) How difficult is it to unbrick a SGS2? Is it ALWAYS possible to unbrick it?
Brick a SGS2 about a 1% chance rising to 100% if not following instructions or wrong firmware .
Recover a bricked SGS2 about 95% chance as most are soft bricked .
jje
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Thanks for the answers for those... I really want to know the answer to No. 1 though.. as I want to be 100% sure it will work before going through with it..
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The answer to 1) is yes. I have a I9100T also. JJE has given you some very good advice. If you're unsure/scared/not confident about doing anything (rooting, flashing non-stock firmware, etc) to your phone, don't do it until you are confident about the process.
At best you could end up with a soft brick that might take you a few days to workout how to fix (which means no playing with your new toy), and as JJE also mentioned, there's also a chance of hard bricking your phone which increases depending on how well you didn't read/follow the instructions for whatever you were doing with your phone.
This is a good place to start reading, so is this thread. Expect to get fairly short 'use the search function' answers if you ask a question that has been answered on here 2,000,000,000 times already.
peatar said:
Thanks for the answers for those... I really want to know the answer to No. 1 though.. as I want to be 100% sure it will work before going through with it..
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Yes you can go here and look for corresponding kernel and follow instruction
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14283342
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MistahBungle said:
The answer to 1) is yes. I have a I9100T also. JJE has given you some very good advice. If you're unsure/scared/not confident about doing anything (rooting, flashing non-stock firmware, etc) to your phone, don't do it until you are confident about the process.
At best you could end up with a soft brick that might take you a few days to workout how to fix (which means no playing with your new toy), and as JJE also mentioned, there's also a chance of hard bricking your phone which increases depending on how well you didn't read/follow the instructions for whatever you were doing with your phone.
This is a good place to start reading, so is this thread. Expect to get fairly short 'use the search function' answers if you ask a question that has been answered on here 2,000,000,000 times already.
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Sorry I'm a bit stupid and thought the Aus ones were a bit diff to the NZ ones.. Thanks for the advice!
No, you're not stupid. You just got the phone Just read and read and read and read & you'll be fine
peatar said:
Sorry I'm a bit stupid and thought the Aus ones were a bit diff to the NZ ones.. Thanks for the advice!
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MistahBungle said:
No, you're not stupid. You just got the phone Just read and read and read and read & you'll be fine
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Sorry just one last question... Will rooting have affect on my 3G at all?
I've installed the Lightn'ing ROM but it is really just not working out for me... How can I uninstall the ROM?
peatar said:
I've installed the Lightn'ing ROM but it is really just not working out for me... How can I uninstall the ROM?
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Just flash another rom over it via recovery or Odin depending on the rom. Also, make sure you re-flash a T modem once done for better reception.
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I also have a nz i9100t i have rooted and custom rom with all guides for the i9100 and have had no issues. Just make sure u do a nandroid backup before flashing new roms!
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Hello everyone.
I would like to know how can i root my galaxy s2?
Model number:
GT-I9100
please ask me for anymore informations youse will want all help will be brilliant. Thanks.
Hi, awesome ....
An awesome method is their in my signature....click it and read the first 2 post carefully, if dont understand ask....
Post your rom and kernal version.
hi
hi buddy
ive decided not to root my phone i want it in this condition so am fine.
is there any chance i can get ice cream sandwich 4.0.3 on my phonw without rooting. another thing my phone is unlocked.
awesome247 said:
hi buddy
ive decided not to root my phone i want it in this condition so am fine.
is there any chance i can get ice cream sandwich 4.0.3 on my phonw without rooting. another thing my phone is unlocked.
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That will come via KIES when your phone provider releases ICS not before .
jje
my phone is unlocked mate and ics is already out.
i mean is the update even coming to me.
awesome247 said:
my phone is unlocked mate and ics is already out.
i mean is the update even coming to me.
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What has locked got to do with it ???
Your provider of the phone as defined by the product code updates via KIES .
Or join a forum like XDA and flash stock Samsung ICS rom .
jje
Ask your carrier.
Phone running carrier-branded stock firmware getting firmware updates via Kies it's entirely up to them when they release it after receiving it from Samsung. My carrier got it 7 weeks ago & still hasn't released it (not that I'd want to use tho).
Root with superoneclickroot & stop being a *****!
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Gingerbread 2.3.4
Hi Guys
I would like to go back to gingerbread 2.3.4 from ICS 4.0.3.
have youse got any idea on where i can get this done? i asked one phone repair shop and he said he can do it for £15 which is a bit too much for me.
also my phone isn't rooted.
if youse need any more info plz let me know thanks.
awesome247 said:
Hi Guys
I would like to go back to gingerbread 2.3.4 from ICS 4.0.3.
Prat
have youse got any idea on where i can get this done? i asked one phone repair shop and he said he can do it for £15 which is a bit too much for me.
also my phone isn't rooted.
if youse need any more info plz let me know thanks.
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Half a brain would search the forum as this question has been asked ten thousand times with the usual reply flash a stock GB rom from the stock roms thread via Odin or restore your saved original rom .
Once restored sell SGS2 and buy a Nokia .
jje
JJEgan said:
Half a brain would search the forum as this question has been asked ten thousand times with the usual reply flash a stock GB rom from the stock roms thread via Odin or restore your saved original rom .
Once restored sell SGS2 and buy a Nokia .
jje
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ok where do i find that from mate?
Hi,
I don't know its already being asked but here I go:
I'm using a Galaxy S3 with the official stock rom (that is the LUX from Belgium)
Today I've contacted Samsung to ask when the next update will be available and they say that it isn't soon.
Now I'm doubting to flash the stock rom for the UK.
But I don't know anything about flashing the radios etc.
And what are the pro's and cons?
Thanks
bgurny said:
Hi,
I don't know its already being asked but here I go:
I'm using a Galaxy S3 with the official stock rom (that is the LUX from Belgium)
Today I've contacted Samsung to ask when the next update will be available and they say that it isn't soon.
Now I'm doubting to flash the stock rom for the UK.
But I don't know anything about flashing the radios etc.
And what are the pro's and cons?
Thanks
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Cons you may brick your phone you may void warranty you may not understand the process if you cannot follow instructions .
Pros you update to whatever firmware you want when you want .
But as this is not a Samsung forum but XDA Developers forum waiting for official releases is not what we are about .
Stock rom Guide .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
jje
JJEgan said:
Cons you may brick your phone you may void warranty you may not understand the process if you cannot follow instructions .
Pros you update to whatever firmware you want when you want .
But as this is not a Samsung forum but XDA Developers forum waiting for official releases is not what we are about .
Stock rom Guide .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969
jje
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Thank you for you answer.
And I do understand that its not waiting for the release
Do you know what the ods are to get bricked? I flashed phones in the past so I know a little bit.
Will there be a problem when I flash the UK version that I can't use my mobile internet etc?
bgurny said:
Hi,
I don't know its already being asked but here I go:
I'm using a Galaxy S3 with the official stock rom (that is the LUX from Belgium)
Today I've contacted Samsung to ask when the next update will be available and they say that it isn't soon.
Now I'm doubting to flash the stock rom for the UK.
But I don't know anything about flashing the radios etc.
And what are the pro's and cons?
Thanks
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Start by reading the stuff in my signature
gee2012 said:
Start by reading the stuff in my signature
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I've read it and it was very helpfull.
But I've still got the same questions.
Whats the chance my phone will be bricked?
And will I be able to use mms, internet, etc... or do I need to flash/chance the csc?
Thanks
The more reluctant you are to read, the greater the chance of bricking, but the S3 is pretty bomb proof, and don't confuse hard brick with soft brick!
Sent from the asylum
slaphead20 said:
The more reluctant you are to read, the greater the chance of bricking, but the S3 is pretty bomb proof, and don't confuse hard brick with soft brick!
Sent from the asylum
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Ok thanks for your help. :good:
Hello,
Aint sure if this question is already answered, I searched but didnt find it immeaditly, so i thought it was better to make a topic, So i could also ask a few questions more,
So i have a S3 international for a while now,
And i was thinking to leave the stock rom alone, But rooting, Doing clockwork recovery and a new kernel on it, I am think to get Perseus.
So the question is, if i do this, will all my apps be gone from my Phone and will it be cleaned up?
Also i wanted to ask if i do this, and theres a update from Samsung, How do i update it? Just click on it? will anything be erases/bricked?
Also i seen that the Toolkit (for root and recovery etc) is for 4.1.2, but i recently had a update XEMC2, but the kernel name is still the same, Is it safe to use this toolkit?
Thanks for reading this post,
Best regards,
DrLuigi.
Dr.Luigi said:
Hello,
Aint sure if this question is already answered, I searched but didnt find it immeaditly, so i thought it was better to make a topic, So i could also ask a few questions more,
So i have a S3 international for a while now,
And i was thinking to leave the stock rom alone, But rooting, Doing clockwork recovery and a new kernel on it, I am think to get Perseus.
So the question is, if i do this, will all my apps be gone from my Phone
NO
and will it be cleaned up
NO
Also i wanted to ask if i do this, and theres a update from Samsung, How do i update it?
Via KIES only and root again OTA will fail .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Dr.Luigi said:
Hello,
Aint sure if this question is already answered, I searched but didnt find it immeaditly, so i thought it was better to make a topic, So i could also ask a few questions more,
So i have a S3 international for a while now,
And i was thinking to leave the stock rom alone, But rooting, Doing clockwork recovery and a new kernel on it, I am think to get Perseus.
So the question is, if i do this, will all my apps be gone from my Phone
NO
and will it be cleaned up
NO
Also i wanted to ask if i do this, and theres a update from Samsung, How do i update it?
Via KIES only and root again OTA will fail .
jje
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So if i understand you,
It will be cleaned up, all apps will be gone?
And i will only be able to update with KIES, and not the one installed on the phone updater?
and it isnt safe to use the toolkit due it doesnt have EMC2?
i think it might be safe due wll, Its still the same kernel etc, I heard the only change they made was some bugs?
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Dr.Luigi said:
JJEgan said:
So if i understand you,
It will be cleaned up, all apps will be gone?
>> NO they will not be gone .
And i will only be able to update with KIES, and not the one installed on the phone updater?
>>> Correct
and it isnt safe to use the toolkit due it doesnt have EMC2?
>>>No idea never used that tool .
i
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JJEgan said:
Dr.Luigi said:
JJEgan said:
So if i understand you,
It will be cleaned up, all apps will be gone?
>> NO they will not be gone .
And i will only be able to update with KIES, and not the one installed on the phone updater?
>>> Correct
and it isnt safe to use the toolkit due it doesnt have EMC2?
>>>No idea never used that tool .
i
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I never updated with KIES, is that like, getting your S3 in Download mode or something?
Due i have like no idea why the stock downloader wouldnt work,
When you update, Is the ROOT and kernel gone or? I think the kernel, due it probably will force the samsung one inside,
Thanks for your help mate ^^
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Dr.Luigi said:
JJEgan said:
Dr.Luigi said:
I never updated with KIES, is that like, getting your S3 in Download mode or something?
Due i have like no idea why the stock downloader wouldnt work,
When you update, Is the ROOT and kernel gone or? I think the kernel, due it probably will force the samsung one inside,
Thanks for your help mate ^^
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Mhm, If i reset my counter, With a jig/or triangle away,
Will i be able to update my phone then? with the software updater?
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jig doesn't affect the counter
Well i am starting to think to wait till our final update, probably andriod Keylime,
And then ROOT and kernel it,
Since i have like no idea how you should update it, I only hear you should do it with KIES , other says it doesnt work with kies etc etc..
I would like to, but all the confosion
Btw do all kernels and andriod versions support the triangle away? or example Persues kernel cant?
Dr.Luigi said:
Well i am starting to think to wait till our final update, probably andriod Keylime,
And then ROOT and kernel it,
Since i have like no idea how you should update it, I only hear you should do it with KIES , other says it doesnt work with kies etc etc..
I would like to, but all the confosion
Btw do all kernels and andriod versions support the triangle away? or example Persues kernel cant?
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Android KeyLimePie isn't ready to come
Triangle Away works only for some firmwares!
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sadekmefti said:
Android KeyLimePie isn't ready to come
Triangle Away works only for some firmwares!
Sent from my GT-I9100
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ye i know, but wait like a half year or whatever till it is
So we have our last real update, So i dont have to think about that anymore
Anyhow ^^
Dr.Luigi said:
ye i know, but wait like a half year or whatever till it is
Time scale unknown and its probable for SGS3 not 100%.
So we have our last real update, So i dont have to think about that anymore
You can always read the multiple stickied faqs guides and videos .
jje
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JJEgan said:
Dr.Luigi said:
ye i know, but wait like a half year or whatever till it is
Time scale unknown and its probable for SGS3 not 100%.
So we have our last real update, So i dont have to think about that anymore
You can always read the multiple stickied faqs guides and videos .
jje
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Well probably we will still get Keylime after Jellyban 4.2.1, Since well, Samsung would be crazy if they would let down the Note 2 and S3 users,
Wich are like millions.
It would be actualy good for there name if they satisfy there customers, and get them a even better name when talking about updating there devices,
Well thats my opinion atleast.
I dont think they would let 40 (it was 40 million right? ) million users down on updates.
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