Hi guys I just got rid of my Iphone 5 and went to the galaxy s4. I jumped the gun a little bit because I want to root and flash roms and the whole deal.
My problem is this is my firmware/Users/other/Desktop/pic 1.jpg
can someone please help me if I do root I see theres a guide CAN I UNROOT? Is it safe right now or is it buggy..
If someone please can just shed some light with me I do read but just want to here what others think
thanks
ARHicken said:
Hi guys I just got rid of my Iphone 5 and went to the galaxy s4. I jumped the gun a little bit because I want to root and flash roms and the whole deal.
My problem is this is my firmware/Users/other/Desktop/pic 1.jpg
can someone please help me if I do root I see theres a guide CAN I UNROOT? Is it safe right now or is it buggy..
If someone please can just shed some light with me I do read but just want to here what others think
thanks
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ARHicken said:
Hi guys I just got rid of my Iphone 5 and went to the galaxy s4. I jumped the gun a little bit because I want to root and flash roms and the whole deal.
My problem is this is my firmware/Users/other/Desktop/pic 1.jpg
can someone please help me if I do root I see theres a guide CAN I UNROOT? Is it safe right now or is it buggy..
If someone please can just shed some light with me I do read but just want to here what others think
thanks
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Cool story bro but we cant see an image! Anyways I would read up on some threads b4 I root just saying
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Yes do some research. Dont wanna brick ur new s4
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First off, welcome to the wonderful world of Android! You made the perfect move! Secondly, do read as much as possible before doing anything! It'll save you lots of headache.... And apparently flaming too! There are some great people here that'll help but a lot will unfortunately call you out for no reason other than you posted in the wrong section. There's some great guides in the general forum. Start there and make sure you follow everything to the T! Good luck man! You're going to love Android over iOS!
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holla420 said:
Yes do some research. Dont wanna brick ur new s4
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Agreed. Plus posting in the correct forum would be beneficial too.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
Nice reply ncdub. 5 replies and only one that's constructive. There are so many dicks on xda.
Welcome to Android ARHicken. Be sure to read lots before doing anything. The Q&A forum is a great place to ask questions though keep in mind a lot of things have already been covered so you'll often find that you can find your answer more quickly nu searching the forums or even Google.
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Nice reply ncdub. 5 replies and only one that's constructive. There are so many dicks on xda.
Welcome to Android ARHicken. Be sure to read lots before doing anything. The Q&A forum is a great place to ask questions though keep in mind a lot of things have already been covered so you'll often find that you can find your answer more quickly nu searching the forums or even Google.
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Someone posting that he posted in the wrong section does help him out for next time. The post can be deleted or moved and if its moved it doesnt get bolded as having a recent post.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
Sorry about the desperate post, I am pretty hip to rooting I use to have android phones and use custom recovery. Thanks for the replies the phone is the I545VRUAME7 which I see there is a root but the boot loader is locked like on most of the moto androids. Now my question to you guys is, is it worth the root this version or sit tight
thanks
ARHicken said:
Sorry about the desperate post, I am pretty hip to rooting I use to have android phones and use custom recovery. Thanks for the replies the phone is the I545VRUAME7 which I see there is a root but the boot loader is locked like on most of the moto androids. Now my question to you guys is, is it worth the root this version or sit tight
thanks
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Roots better then nothing. There is quite a few things you can do with root, xposed framework, titanium backup, root explorer. There is also safestrap which allows you to install custom roms.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
Besides root, look at Safe Strap.
For ME7 its the work around for getting past the locked bootloader.
It will allow you to flash roms and more.
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If I'm on 4.2.2 and I do a factory reset will my phone go back to 4.1.2 or just stay on 4.2.2 and just be rest and if I wanted 4.1.2 I have to odin or sbf if I'm on a different phone and I'm only asking so I can show someone else I right but my saying isn't enough
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You are correct. A factory reset will not change your baseband version. You'd need to flash it in Odin to change it.
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Hi everyone,
I have read most posts regards flashing new os to my phone but i was wondering if there is a walk threw or video on how to do it?
I came from iphone and so far i have managed to root my phone and i belive the clockwork thing i need to flash the op is on.
Any guides or suggestions would be great. Im fine with using a pc but trying to learn all this new android stuff is confusing me.
Also can anyone reccomend a good rom for my UK galaxy S?
R's
Phil
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philbaines said:
Hi everyone,
I have read most posts regards flashing new os to my phone but i was wondering if there is a walk threw or video on how to do it?
I came from iphone and so far i have managed to root my phone and i belive the clockwork thing i need to flash the op is on.
Any guides or suggestions would be great. Im fine with using a pc but trying to learn all this new android stuff is confusing me.
Also can anyone reccomend a good rom for my UK galaxy S?
R's
Phil
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First post your firmware details; Goto Settings - About phone, and post everything you see
If you're talking about the Galaxy S, you're in the wrong forum, mate. Irrespective, there isnt any 'good' or 'bad' ROM, try some of the more popular ones from the Android development section.
As for video walkthroughs, there are a fair few videos on youtube. I'd post links but I'm not sure if thats against the forum rules. PM me if you want em. Although, the guides provided here on xda itself are good enough. You've got root and CWM, thats probably the biggest hurdle overcome right there
Read up about
Cwm
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then rooting and flashing kernels/roms
Ill post my details when i get
Because i have come from a iphone im struggling with it,i did look on youtube and could only find videos from the states at&t and sprit and didnt know if it would be the same for me
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This is a forum for the Galaxy S2 which is Gt i9100. You have a i9300 which is Galaxy S3 and has it's own forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1563
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philbaines said:
Ill post my details when i get
Because i have come from a iphone im struggling with it,i did look on youtube and could only find videos from the states at&t and sprit and didnt know if it would be the same for me
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Just like i suspected, You are in the wrong forum!
Thats one less spoon feeding session needed now......lol
theunderling said:
Thats one less spoon feeding session needed now......lol
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LOL!
Sorry-im on tapatalk.
And for the record,i dont want "spoon feeding"
Just some pointers in the right direction.
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philbaines said:
Sorry-im on tapatalk.
And for the record,i dont want "spoon feeding"
Just some pointers in the right direction.
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I posted the link for the correct forum in my post above!
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Thank you very much
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Please don't flame me.
I need a link to stock att ics firmware.
(solved)
I need to know how to drop everything off my external sd without losing texts messages or contacts.
(solved)
I need a recommendation of a stock, debloated ics or (preferably JB), rom.
I need a recommendation on an oc kernel compatible with said rom recommendation.
I need and update on how to root this new note. I've done it twice and will do all the legwork again if you can just point me in the right direction.
(solved)
I'm up against a clock and I really don't have the usual time to do it all myself.
Please don't flame me, if you don't feel like helping please move along.
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Sir, I am sure you wont get flamed, but if do not have the time, then you are already behind. Have you looked here:
[Road & Ref Map]: Galaxy Note Super Everything Thread (I717)
BTW word of thought, making time will benefit more, and in doing it correctly by doing the homework. But your call...
Thanks big joe,that thread has just about everything i need. One quick question,i forgot my taptalk password....anyway to find that out?
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LittleRedDot said:
Thanks big joe,that thread has just about everything i need. One quick question,i forgot my taptalk password....anyway to find that out?
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Maybe just log on the pc, reset your password there.
Ok bigJoe, you've really got me more than halfway tthrough, now carry mo across the finish line. All i need is a debloaded ics or jb Rom and an an oc kernel recommendation and ill be done.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
Or look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1496 it's really, up to you on what you want...I can only show the threads, you have to make the jump. Thanks
Ok so this is my second Note 2. I am not new to rooting or anything. The first note 2 I had it was really simple, this one is giving me problems. I wasn't sure what software it was on so tryed the first method for unlocking the bootloader. And now Im getting this message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again". I have tryed to restore it to stock via the methods stated in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207 and its failing at sbin or whatever. The phone will go back into download mode but it fails everytime I try to restore it. I am at a loss here. Please help (p.s I try the 2nd way to unlock the bootloader, seeing as how it might be on the new ota, it still didn't work. Thanks in advance!
Try flashing the alternate restore in Odin from imnuts thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040264
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Not new to rooting, yet doesn't check the software version he's on before tinkering?
And what happened to your 1st Note? Bet you bricked that one as well, yeah?
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1ManWolfePack said:
Not new to rooting, yet doesn't check the software version he's on before tinkering?
And what happened to your 1st Note? Bet you bricked that one as well, yeah?
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Lmao!
1ManWolfePack said:
Not new to rooting, yet doesn't check the software version he's on before tinkering?
And what happened to your 1st Note? Bet you bricked that one as well, yeah?
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Ya so I traded the first one via craigslist for a very good deal I couldn't pass up. With that being said I was not aware there was software update for the note 2 so I didn't check the software version because updates are far and few ...... Thanks for your comment douchebag it really helped! its people like you who are ruining xda. I asked a simple question, I have fixed it via trial and error.... THANK YOU dmonger11b for a solution and not a leaving a negative comment!
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Ya so I traded the first one via craigslist for a very good deal I couldn't pass up. With that being said I was not aware there was software update for the note 2 so I didn't check the software version because updates are far and few ...... Thanks for your comment douchebag it really helped! its people like you who are ruining xda. I asked a simple question, I have fixed it via trial and error.... THANK YOU dmonger11b for a solution and not a leaving a negative comment!
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You're not even worth a warning, noob.
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1ManWolfePack said:
You're not even worth a warning, noob.
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Well why would I deserve a warning in the first place....I was having a problem and I asked...thats what this place is all about....We all have to start somewhere right? And with negative comments, where the hell would we be in the first place...this world is already negative enough let alone for a forum....
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Ya so I traded the first one via craigslist for a very good deal I couldn't pass up. With that being said I was not aware there was software update for the note 2 so I didn't check the software version because updates are far and few ...... Thanks for your comment douchebag it really helped! its people like you who are ruining xda. I asked a simple question, I have fixed it via trial and error.... THANK YOU dmonger11b for a solution and not a leaving a negative comment!
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Well why would I deserve a warning in the first place....I was having a problem and I asked...thats what this place is all about....We all have to start somewhere right? And with negative comments, where the hell would we be in the first place...this world is already negative enough let alone for a forum....
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I don't know. Maybe sending me a PM telling me to go @#$# myself, in addition to what you said to me in quote one. All over you bricking your phone because you were too lazy or stupid to check the about phone?
I don't know, man. Your story is shaky - at best. Good luck. Heard droidstyle has a guide that will fix darn near anything. Heard it fixed an iphone once.....heard.
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Well honestly some people need to get over themselves let alone "senior" members like yourself...if I knew the answer and if i was too lazy or stupid how did I figure out to come to xda and ask a simple question. Why would my story be shaky? I tryed to explain my problem as good as I could..what is the purpose of making up lies.haha If anything that would only hinder my quest to find a solution.
You didn't check to see the software version of your phone before you went and grabbed a file that modifies your phone.
Did you ever stop for a second and think "wait a min..."
Google "alternate restore xda".
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1ManWolfePack said:
You didn't check to see the software version of your phone before you went and grabbed a file that modifies your phone.
Did you ever stop for a second and think "wait a min..."
Google "alternate restore xda".
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Ok the first note 2 I had was so easy root and then unlock...I didn't remember exactly what I did when It came to the note 2. even though I read through the instructions this most recent time. I know especially with an expensive phone like the note 2 to be very careful. I knew eventually I would figure it out and I would get some help after reading through the many forums on xda. I took for granted how easy it was and thats why I temp. bricked my 2nd note 2. This 2nd note 2 is working fine on eclipse based on the latest ota now. Sorry for being an ass, but I was just trying to solve a frustrating problem, like the ones Im sure you have come across.
Understood. We can move on. We're good.
I believe Kintwofan will come on here shortly and say "use the alternate restore zip". I wasn't trying to humiliate you. I wanted you to remember what you did so you don't do it again. I bet you'll always check 'about phone' now, right? Very important, my friend.
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Has anyone actually got a way to put a custom recovery onto the i605 verizon Samsung Galaxy note 2 yet? I Have looked and looked all over for a way to get it on my note 2 but every attempt had failed with the yellow triangle. I Have bought the app, triangle away, but it doesn't seem to work on the Verizon i605 note 2. So Please if anyone can help me figure this out, I would be very grateful for your help. Thank you.
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Has anyone actually got a way to put a custom recovery onto the i605 verizon Samsung Galaxy note 2 yet? I Have looked and looked all over for a way to get it on my note 2 but every attempt had failed with the yellow triangle. I Have bought the app, triangle away, but it doesn't seem to work on the Verizon i605 note 2. So Please if anyone can help me figure this out, I would be very grateful for your help. Thank you.
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You've looked all over?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37195287
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marknderm said:
Has anyone actually got a way to put a custom recovery onto the i605 verizon Samsung Galaxy note 2 yet? I Have looked and looked all over for a way to get it on my note 2 but every attempt had failed with the yellow triangle. I Have bought the app, triangle away, but it doesn't seem to work on the Verizon i605 note 2. So Please if anyone can help me figure this out, I would be very grateful for your help. Thank you.
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You have to use adam's unlock and root method first as linked in the above post. That procedure will leave you with TWRP custom recovery on the phone.
Good luck
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You have to use adam's unlock and root method first as linked in the above post. That procedure will leave you with TWRP custom recovery on the phone.
Good luck
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Yes, and don't forget to upgrade to the latest TWRP after install. You can do this using GooManager from the Play Store. :good:
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I want to thank each and every one of you.
who have giving me information on this and I will make sure that others can find this info more easier than I...
You have done a great thing by helping me so, Thank You All.
By the way it does upset mr that I couldn't find this info out by myself.
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If you look at the Original Android Development section for this phone, the thread on how to do everything is almost always near the top,
marknderm said:
I want to thank each and every one of you.
who have giving me information on this and I will make sure that others can find this info more easier than I...
You have done a great thing by helping me so, Thank You All.
By the way it does upset mr that I couldn't find this info out by myself.
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I'm sorry but I truly do not believe you even TRIED looking for the information. It's readily available all over this site. #justbeinghonest
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marknderm said:
I want to thank each and every one of you.
who have giving me information on this and I will make sure that others can find this info more easier than I...
You have done a great thing by helping me so, Thank You All.
By the way it does upset mr that I couldn't find this info out by myself.
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Sometimes folks do not have enough current knowledge about a given subject to find the info needed. Glad you got what you needed!!
I did look, but unfortunately it was in the wrong place. When I first got onto this forum I looked in the area that did not have anything about rooting or recovery. So please before you go being all honesty as you put it. Understand that for someone who may not be as smart as yourself. It may be really easy to get turned around in here. And if I'm not mistaken. Isn't this place where people come to get help? Not sarcasm? I'm sorry if my question makes you mad or upset you because I couldn't find the answer without having to ask for help. It makes me wonder how many people got mad at you for the questions that you have asked. Anyway, to those of you that I have not upset, thank you for your help and support... As I am still learning the ways of forums.
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Has anyone figured out a work around to at least flash a rom on the ME7? I hate this stock crap with all the bloatware and nonsense on it.
I tried using the search but a lot of threads came up that were irrelevant.
Theres no recovery available for ME7, so no. You cant flash anything.
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Theres no recovery available for ME7, so no. You cant flash anything.
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I was afraid that's what you were going to say! Guess it's time to throw this phone in the trash.
Just send it to me ill gladly take it off your hands
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hexitnow said:
Just send it to me ill gladly take it off your hands
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Word! Send it to me, I'll keep screwing with it till it's either got a custom recovery on it or it's dead for good. :good:
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I was afraid that's what you were going to say! Guess it's time to throw this phone in the trash.
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Well you can root it, delete stuff, and actually have a pretty decent phone. If you want to flash a custom Rom you are out of luck unless you sell it and buy something else. But this is a great phone with stock rom. Everything works and works well. Take a look at the aosp threads, problems galore. Aroma installer roms only problems. Ok I'll get flamed but I don't care. Stock on the s4 is unbeatable. So don't trash it. Live with probably the best phone on the market now.l
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I agree stock is great when you debloat it. When I had my s3 it was probably 8 months before I decided to rom it.
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