Hi
I am a new android user and want to root my Samsung galaxy S3 i9300.
I have read many post and threads on how to root SGS3 on internet but I am still not clear about the following.
• How can I find the correct ROM file for my SGS3 device? Many websites provides custom ROM and Recovery files for SGS3 but how can I verify that this once is for my device?
•ROM and Recovery files can be correupted, so what can be the most reliable and authentic source for obtaining such files e.g. google play is reliable source for android apps?
• There are many threads regarding the BEST ROM’s on internet and every one is claiming different ROM’s to be the best. I want to have such ROM which is MOST STABLE and MOST CUSTOMIZABLE, suggestions for such ROM is required..
• I have good feedback for resurrection rom for my personal contacts, any opionion about resurrection rom ??
• I have Purchased SGS3 in Pakistan, If any thing goes wrong and results on bricked s3, then how can I unbrick the same? How I can get support from Samsung ?
My phone specs are as follows
Model Number: GT-I9300
Android Version: 4.1.2
Base Band Version: I9300XXEMA5
Kernal Version:
3.0.31-1287119
[email protected] # 1
SMP PREEMPT Fri Jun 28 00.40.06 KST 2013
Build Number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMF6
Regards
Best rom threads are not allowed in this forum, try them yourself and work it out.
Suggest you read the basics in general forum, stickies on how to root and backup etc.
If you only read and flash from xda, i9300 forum you are unlikely to brick it -provided you read and understand the basics first.
Backup your efs folder as soon as you root.
~##Root is not a rom
>>>> Many websites >>> this is only XDA .
ROM and Recovery files can be correupted
>>use XDA
No best rom threads allowed suggest you delete this .
• I have Purchased SGS3 in Pakistan, If any thing goes wrong and results on bricked s3, then how can I unbrick the same?
>>>Depends on what sort of brick soft brick as per the guides hard brick buy a new phone .
How I can get support from Samsung ?
>>>Root or custom rom warranty void you pay.
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts no support ..
rooted SGS3 after updating become unroot
boomboomer said:
Best rom threads are not allowed in this forum, try them yourself and work it out.
Suggest you read the basics in general forum, stickies on how to root and backup etc.
If you only read and flash from xda, i9300 forum you are unlikely to brick it -provided you read and understand the basics first.
Backup your efs folder as soon as you root.
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Hi,
My rooted Samsung Galaxy s3 become unroot after updating from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2., (root required apps are not working properly in my s3 after updating, and i cant even open SUPER SU App is also not opening)
shall i root it again as it is? or do i need to do unroot and then i need to root?
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JJEgan said:
~##Root is not a rom
>>>> Many websites >>> this is only XDA .
ROM and Recovery files can be correupted
>>use XDA
No best rom threads allowed suggest you delete this .
• I have Purchased SGS3 in Pakistan, If any thing goes wrong and results on bricked s3, then how can I unbrick the same?
>>>Depends on what sort of brick soft brick as per the guides hard brick buy a new phone .
How I can get support from Samsung ?
>>>Root or custom rom warranty void you pay.
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts no support ..
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Hi,
My rooted Samsung Galaxy s3 become unroot after updating from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2., (root required apps are not working properly in my s3 after updating, and i cant even open SUPER SU App is also not opening)
shall i root it again as it is? or do i need to do unroot and then i need to root?
ksrlokesh89 said:
Hi,
My rooted Samsung Galaxy s3 become unroot after updating from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2., (root required apps are not working properly in my s3 after updating, and i cant even open SUPER SU App is also not opening)
shall i root it again as it is? or do i need to do unroot and then i need to root?
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Hi,
My rooted Samsung Galaxy s3 become unroot after updating from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2., (root required apps are not working properly in my s3 after updating, and i cant even open SUPER SU App is also not opening)
shall i root it again as it is? or do i need to do unroot and then i need to root?
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Try reading the faqs and guides before posting the same questions daily .
Root again.
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Please search the Forim before post 1000 times! Thanks!
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Wipe all data and root again.
Thats it!
Games are a part of Life but Life is not a part of a game!
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Hi there,
Please could someone post relevant information on how to root the Galaxy SII, I have searched a lot of threads and can't seem to find a reasonably safe solution to my question. People say its not possible to root a Galaxy SII lately due to a hardbrick bug in the chip. Please could someone enlighten me on this topic and tell me if it's safe or unsafe. I will post the details on this thread to the best of my knowledge.
Ok here goes;
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4 (ICS)
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPT
Also, I have installed the eMMC brickbug check app from the play store and here is the result i was given;
Brick Bug ? No. Sane chip (no idea what this means but I'm guessing my chip is safe to just flash any Kernel?)
I am just looking to root for now and possibly flash a custom ROM in the near future but at the moment I am happy with the stock firmware but I just want to be able to use Titanium Backup, Superuser & ROM Manager but i am unable to do so until I have rooted my Galaxy SII.
I'm not new to any of this because I previously had a ZTE Blade which I rooted & flashed custom ROMs myself, this was a walk in the park compared to the Galaxy SII. On threads which I have browsed through, some people state to use Siyah Kernel, would this be safe to flash through Odin? Or maybe I could use CF-root.
thank you for reading my post & I'd be so grateful if someone could provide links and/or instructions. Much appreciated!
Androider86 said:
Hi there,
Please could someone post relevant information on how to root the Galaxy SII, I have searched a lot of threads and can't seem to find a reasonably safe solution to my question. People say its not possible to root a Galaxy SII lately due to a hardbrick bug in the chip. Please could someone enlighten me on this topic and tell me if it's safe or unsafe. I will post the details on this thread to the best of my knowledge.
Ok here goes;
Model number: GT-I9100
Android version: 4.0.4 (ICS)
Baseband version: I9100XXLQ6
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPT
Build number: IMM76D.XWLPT
Also, I have installed the eMMC brickbug check app from the play store and here is the result i was given;
Brick Bug ? No. Sane chip (no idea what this means but I'm guessing my chip is safe to just flash any Kernel?)
I am just looking to root for now and possibly flash a custom ROM in the near future but at the moment I am happy with the stock firmware but I just want to be able to use Titanium Backup, Superuser & ROM Manager but i am unable to do so until I have rooted my Galaxy SII.
I'm not new to any of this because I previously had a ZTE Blade which I rooted & flashed custom ROMs myself, this was a walk in the park compared to the Galaxy SII. On threads which I have browsed through, some people state to use Siyah Kernel, would this be safe to flash through Odin? Or maybe I could use CF-root.
thank you for reading my post & I'd be so grateful if someone could provide links and/or instructions. Much appreciated!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794, use that, method 1 always works.
oh and if you just wanna be 100% you wont be affected by brickbug, just flash siyah kernel through odin, that will give you root + CWM recovery
In my opinion, you should go for siyah but pick whatever u prefer
Thank you Poroto, I will probably try the method 1 posted by Phil3759. That looks kind of safe but I'll read through that thread you posted first before I decide. I really appreciate your help
Androider86 said:
Thank you Poroto, I will probably try the method 1 posted by Phil3759. That looks kind of safe but I'll read through that thread you posted first before I decide. I really appreciate your help
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No worries, just remember not to wipe anything on stock 4.0.4 kernel under any circumstances.
Hi Folks
I am indeed a noob as the intro video to xda states. I am also aware that this post will annoy some of you. But i would appreciate it if you could take some time answering this
I have a few questions regarding flashing before i go ahead with this. I would very much appreciate it if you could oblige me with some answrs to the questions listed below :-
My phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 international version ( gt - i9300 ).
1.Will flashing to the poland release of jellybean result in me losing my APNs for mms and internet ? And will I have to reset those after flashing ?
2.Does flashing mean i void my warranty ?
3.will I get any future samsung bug fixes/ firmware updates/ any other updates from samsung after flashing ? 2nd part to this question -- since i am flashing to poland release .. will i get future updates from samsung when poland gets it or I just wont get it period
4.I have heard that if I reset my phone's CSC to the correct region after flashing , I might be able to get future updates from Kies. Is this information correct ?
5.If I manually have to update via odin any future updates, please link me to specific room in xda forum where any updates will be available as they come through
6.Do i have to remove my SD card and Sim card while flashing with odin ?
7.Will I lose any data/contacts/customisations after flashing with JB ?
8.How do i do a complete backup of the phone other than kies backup ?
9.Is anyone ,who has already done this, experiencing any troubles after updating to JB ?
Any answers and will be highly appreciated
Void warranty, contacts just sync to google. Contacts should stay, but sync it anyway. In case.
Customisations, not sure which customising you're talking about. Homescreen set ups and app data should be intact, unless you wipe data through recovery or something.
In any case, root using the root methods provided, and do a nandroid backup in custom recovery. Backups up the entire phone (exc sd). If anything unsatisfactory, you can always restore. I used cf root to root the phone.
I'm in the uk and I've flashed the polish one, no problem whatsoever using internet. Haven't tried mms.
As for updates, sammobile.com posts all official firmwares on their site. I9300 general forum also has a post with any firmwares. I'm not sure about automatic updates but you'll probably get the firmware posted on the forums before you get any otas so I haven't had the need to check this.
You can keep your sdcard and sim in the phone when doing any of this. Had no problem using the phone after update.
Hope this clears any questions you had. Enjoy your jelly bean
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
xcly said:
Simple answer would be void warranty, contacts just sync to google. Contacts should stay, but sync it anyway.
Customisations, not sure which customising you're talking about. Homescreen set ups and app data should be intact, unless you wipe data through recovery or something.
In any case, root using the root methods provided, and do a nandroid backup from custom recovery. Backups up the entire phone (exc sd). If anything unsatisfactory, you can always restore. I used cf root.
I'm in the uk and I've flashed the polish one, no problem whatsoever using internet. Haven't tried mms. As for updates, sammobile.com posts all official firmwares on their site. I9300 general forum also has a post with any firmwares.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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thanks
few followup questions :-
1. I do not want to root my phone. Is there a way to do a complete system backup without rooting. If not can i flash it back to stock ics firmware if anything goes wrong?
2. Could you please link me to sam mobile firmware site you are referring to
3. will reflashing to stock ics unvoid the warranty ?
There are ways to un-root your device and make customizations nearly undetectable
If done correctly rooting and flashing your device has a pretty low possibility of hard-bricking your S3
Softbricks may occur but with Odin/Recover Menu you're prettymuch good to go
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
z3255859 said:
Hi Folks
annoy some of you.
That would only be if users see you are to lazy to search and read the FAQS and stickies .Edit and yes you did not bother to read the basics so they may be annoyed and advice you to join a Samsung forum
My phone is Samsung Galaxy S3 international version ( gt - i9300 ).
1.Will flashing to the poland release of jellybean result in me losing my APNs for mms and internet ? And will I have to reset those after flashing ?
Maybe and yes if they are lost .
2.Does flashing mean i void my warranty ?
Not if its stock Samsung rom .
3.will I get any future samsung bug fixes/ firmware updates/ any other updates from samsung after flashing ?
No unless you get Polish updates .
2nd part to this question -- since i am flashing to poland release .. will i get future updates from samsung when poland gets it
Yes
4.I have heard that if I reset my phone's CSC to the correct region after flashing , I might be able to get future updates from Kies. Is this information correct ?
Possible
5.If I manually have to update via odin any future updates, please link me to specific room in xda forum where any updates will be available as they come through
See the stickies on page one .
6.Do i have to remove my SD card and Sim card while flashing with odin ?
NO
7.Will I lose any data/contacts/customisations after flashing with JB ?
Data no Customize maybe
8.How do i do a complete backup of the phone other than kies backup ?
Rooted phone and Nandroid backup .
jje
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Your questions seem to have all been answered above, but I just want to add that in addition to a Nandroid backup, you should specifically back up your EFS and store it safely somewhere on your computer.
This contains your IMEI, and you will be seriously screwed if it gets messed up.
New Guide .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1931790
jje
Thanks a lot. I flashed my phone this morning. I am pleased to inform that i did not lose any data or customizations ( homescreen widgets / apps orientation etc)
I'm glad you flashed without any problems. If you're worried about things like your APN settings, your contacts, your text messages, etc... you can use MyBackup Pro (which I use, you can use it with or without root) or Titanium Backup if you're rooted (which I've never used so I can't really speak about it).
Can I unroot my I9300?
Hey, I plan to root my S3.
I had this is in mind. Can I unroot my I9300 in the future for warranty if I root it using CF-Auto-Root?
Help much Appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Ekaansh
Another Necro Poster . Posting in a very old thread .
Please use search and read the faqs and guides your question has been asked multiple times .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
jje
I have a samsung i9300t running the new android 4.1.2 that came out last November, having trouble rooting it tho, I've tried framaroot, none of them work and I don't want a root that requires flashing. Could someone help find a root for me thanks,
Nathan
Questions in the q&a forum, you will have to flash you want root. Read the guides.
ranga9800 said:
I have a samsung i9300t running the new android 4.1.2 that came out last November, having trouble rooting it tho, I've tried framaroot, none of them work and I don't want a root that requires flashing. Could someone help find a root for me thanks,
Nathan
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If you're still at 4.1.2, lucky you. (Don't upgrade to 4.3 unless you're sure you like all the changes. I personally hate quite a few of them except some layout changes)
Toolkit by mskip is REALLY good. I wish I could still use mine though. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
I'll just quote this from many users. Read carefully and it'll provide you with some basic knowledge of what to expect and what procedures to take before attempting anything
EFS is really important, you should backup it first thing after rooting.
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
Hello everybody,
I'm totaly new with the root thing. I tried already to root my Samsung Galaxy S2 and even though root checker says that my device is rooted I can't unistall some system apps (blootware I think, or something like this ) that I don't need.
Is it possible someone to give me an advice? I will try to root my phone again but I have some questions:
What is the best root method?
Which kernel must I use?
And which custom ROM do you suggest?
My phone:
Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100
PDA: I9100XWLSD
Android: 4.1.2
Thank you in advance
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
1) There is no best root method, they all work. Stickied threads in General and at the top of Q&A have all the info you need, we're not regurgitating this stuff for every n00b who asks when it's already been done thousands of times before since the phone has been released & we have stickied threads specifically for this purpose.
2) Which kernel you use depends on the root method. Read the method as many times as you need to until you understand it, then follow it. Doing before understanding will lead to a broken phone.
3) Rom recommendations are forbidden here, go to the two development sections once you've rooted your phone, read some threads, try some roms (make sure you do a nandroid backup in CWM before you start; What's a nandroid backup ? Search).
Hi guys,
Just two weeks ago I bought my Galaxy S3. As the title of my post suggests, I'm planning to root my Galaxy S3 GT-I9300(International Variant) soon. It's running in the latest official update of Android, the JellyBean 4.3. I want to install any other ROM with a pure Android experience, which also gets me to latest, KitKat version. I googled the tutorial for rooting this device and I found these methods,
Method 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiZ7D2zjJdA
Method 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gYjoW22h7c
>>both of them says works for JellyBean 4.3 also says it won't void warranty.
Coming to the point. I want you suggest method which won't void my warranty and also whenever I want to claim warranty I should be able to,
*unroot
*reset flash counter
*make the device status to 'Official' not 'Normal'.
[Note: I'm will be flashing and trying custom roms]
Can you help me with these? My device version is I9300XXUGNB6
@Sarun said:
Hi guys,
Just two weeks ago I bought my Galaxy S3. As the title of my post suggests, I'm planning to root my Galaxy S3 GT-I9300(International Variant) soon. It's running in the latest official update of Android, the JellyBean 4.3. I want to install any other ROM with a pure Android experience, which also gets me to latest, KitKat version. I googled the tutorial for rooting this device and I found these methods,
Method 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiZ7D2zjJdA
Method 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gYjoW22h7c
>>both of them says works for JellyBean 4.3 also says it won't void warranty.
Coming to the point. I want you suggest method which won't void my warranty and also whenever I want to claim warranty I should be able to,
*unroot
*reset flash counter
*make the device status to 'Official' not 'Normal'.
[Note: I'm will be flashing and trying custom roms]
Can you help me with these? My device version is I9300XXUGNB6
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Read the faq sticky and the general roll up sticky. Its all in there.
Darke5tShad0w said:
Read the faq sticky and the general roll up sticky. Its all in there.
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All the FAQ's or all other stuff doesn't answer my problem buddy, if you can't help at least say how to make status to 'Official' not 'Normal' after un-rooting.
For this you use TriangleAway. But it doesn't work always: sometimes you still have counter=1. If you want 100%security, don't root.
@Sarun said:
All the FAQ's or all other stuff doesn't answer my problem buddy, if you can't help at least say how to make status to 'Official' not 'Normal' after un-rooting.
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It indeed can all be found in the in the faq and general sticky, all these are copied straight out.
[REF] Understanding the basics before rooting your S3 (GT-i9300/i9305)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-understanding-basics-rooting-s3-gt-t2362743
- "Is it Risky?" will answer your question - "I want you suggest method which won't void my warranty"
[REF] IMEI / EFS - Know this stuff (i9300) - including "no network"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
[REF] All in One New User Guide With Video Tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-one-user-guide-video-tutorial-t1944196
[Guide]Samsung Galaxy S3[GT-I9300]Complete Basic Guide -One Stop Location
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...galaxy-s3complete-basic-t1931790/post32664054
[HOWTO] Rooting + Wiping + Flashing : For the ultimate noob.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726
[Tut] Unroot the Galaxy SIII (for stock updates/warranty)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ck-updates-t1710613/post27407556#post27407556
[FULL FIX]S3 TO FACTORY STATE unroot/stock recovery/reset binary counter/stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-s3-to-factory-unroot-stock-recovery-t2323847
[Galaxy S III][IMPORTANT] GT-I9300 Hard Brick Fix - do this before you brick your phon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/galaxy-s-iii-gt-i9300-hard-brick-fix-t1916796
And in the faq - Q1, Q3, Q10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/frequently-questions-t2148708
Darke5tShad0w said:
It indeed can all be found in the in the faq and general sticky, all these are copied straight out.
[REF] Understanding the basics before rooting your S3 (GT-i9300/i9305)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-understanding-basics-rooting-s3-gt-t2362743
- "Is it Risky?" will answer your question - "I want you suggest method which won't void my warranty"
[REF] IMEI / EFS - Know this stuff (i9300) - including "no network"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-imei-efs-stuff-i9300-including-t2393289
[REF] All in One New User Guide With Video Tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/ref-one-user-guide-video-tutorial-t1944196
[Guide]Samsung Galaxy S3[GT-I9300]Complete Basic Guide -One Stop Location
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...galaxy-s3complete-basic-t1931790/post32664054
[HOWTO] Rooting + Wiping + Flashing : For the ultimate noob.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/howto-rooting-wiping-flashing-ultimate-t1911726
[Tut] Unroot the Galaxy SIII (for stock updates/warranty)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ck-updates-t1710613/post27407556#post27407556
[FULL FIX]S3 TO FACTORY STATE unroot/stock recovery/reset binary counter/stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/fix-s3-to-factory-unroot-stock-recovery-t2323847
[Galaxy S III][IMPORTANT] GT-I9300 Hard Brick Fix - do this before you brick your phon
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/general/galaxy-s-iii-gt-i9300-hard-brick-fix-t1916796
And in the faq - Q1, Q3, Q10.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/frequently-questions-t2148708
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Thanks man