I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 from T-Mobile and I tried rooting the phone using the procedure below obtained form an external link as I was running Android 4.3:
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Requirements:
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-T999 with USB data cable
CF-Root zip package (Download HERE)
Also download Odin3 v3.09 Flashing Utility
Make sure that you’ve installed USB drivers on your PC.
Go to Phone Settings>Developers Options and Enable USB debugging.
Before you start rooting your phone, make sure that you’ve got good enough battery charge.
Last but not the least, Proceed at your own risk.
How to Root T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S3 (SGH-T999) on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Firmware
1. First of all, extract the CF-Auto-Root-d2tmo-d2tmo-sght999.zip and Odin v3.09 files to a new folder on your desktop.
2. Now from the extracted folder run Odin3-v3.o9 application on your PC.
3. Next Reboot your T-Mobile Galaxy S3 into Download Mode:
Turn Off Galaxy S3.
Press and Hold down the Volume Down+Home+Power buttons at the same time till you see a warning on your screen.
Further hit the Volume Up button to continue.
4. While in download mode connect your GS3 to PC via the USB data cable. Just make sure that Odin3 detects your device.
5. Also make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Times options are checked and rest leave the default Odin settings.
6. Finally click the PDA button and from the extracted folder select the CF-Rooted kernel file and hit the START to flash the kernel.
7. Wait for Odin3, When completed, Odin will notify you via the PASS!! message in Odin and at this stage your phone will automatically reboots.
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I used Odin3 v3.09 and got a "Pass" message at the end and the phone rebooted as stated in the instructions.
However, it seems that my phone starts up but doesn't load completely. I have device encryption on my phone (as required by work to access work e-mails) and have to enter a password before I can get to my lock screen and though I can enter my password to get past the first lever of encryption, it doesn't load past the Android screen. The snapshots below show both the password entry screen and the android screen on which my phone freezes and doesn't load past.
My question is, is the website above lacking in some directions and did I mess anything up? I'm assuming the phone is not bricked as it still is able to turn on and I'm able to still enter passwords. Is the only way to correct this through a hard factory reset perhaps?
Any assistance on getting the phone up and running would be appreciated!
You might want to ask in correct forum, this is i9300 (int'l s3) forum.
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Try this step by step and it should work!
Requirements
A Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I9100
A Windows PC
Your phone’s USB cable
7-Zip, WinRAR, or any other programs that can extract archive files
Handset USB drivers installed on the PC. You may install the drivers by installing Samsung Kies.
Enable USB Debugging on your handset.
Disable antivirus, firewall, and other security software. Also disable Samsung Kies and other software that accesses
your phone. Such software can interfere with the procedure in this guide.
Download the following files to your computer:
Android 4.0.4 ICS firmware build XXLQ5 (I9100XXLQ5_I9100OXALQ5_OXA.zip, 387.1 MB)
copy and paste
hotfile.com/dl/162208594/226b6f0/I9100XXLQ5_I9100OXALQ5_OXA.zip.html
Odin3 1.85 (Odin 1.85.zip,199 kB)
Make sure your phone’s battery is charged up to 75% or more to avoid interruptions during the process.
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS,
Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your
mobile data.
Instructions
Extract the contents of the I9100XXLQ5_I9100OXALQ5_OXA.zip file to get these files:
I9100_CODE_I9100XXLQ5_CL753921_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALQ5.tar.md5
MODEM_I9100XXLQ5_REV_02_CL1165929.tar.md5
u1_02_20120326_emmc_EXT4_8GB.pit
Extract the contents of the Odin 1.85.zip file to obtain the Odin3 v1.85.exe file.
Double-click on the Odin3 v1.85.exe file to launch Odin on your computer.
Unplug your phone from the computer if it is connected. After unplugging, turn your phone off.
Put your phone into Download Mode. To do this, hold the Volume Down, Home, and Power buttons together until the
screen turns on. Press the Volume Up key to put your phone into Download Mode.
Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable. In Odin, a message saying “Added!!†will appear on the bottom left
of the window.
In the Odin window, click on the PDA button and select the
I9100_CODE_I9100XXLQ5_CL753921_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5file. The file should show on the space beside the PDA
button.
Click on the PHONE button and select MODEM_I9100XXLQ5_REV_02_CL1165929.tar.md5 file. The file should show on the
space beside the Phone button.
Click on the CSC button and select the GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXALQ5.tar.md5file. The file should show on the space
beside the CSC button.
Don’t alter anything else in Odin. Leave everything else as is, except for adding the files mentioned in steps 7 to
9.
Click on the Start button in Odin to start flashing the firmware to your phone.
After the flashing completes, your phone will automatically reboot. You should be able to get a “PASS†message on
the top left part of Odin.
NOTE: If you get a FAIL message or Odin gets stuck, disconnect your phone from the PC and close Odin. Remove the
battery from your phone, re-insert it, and place your phone into Download Mode again. Open Odin and do the procedure
starting from step 6.
Once you see the Samsung logo on your phone’s screen, you can safely disconnect your phone from the PC.
Hope this helps!
ScottsDesk
What is the meaning of this?
Jokesy said:
What is the meaning of this?
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Its a ICS 4.0.4 update I found that I thought I would share. This is the place to do that right?
Scott
Emm... but there such guides already are in General / Original Android Development.
So, you have just worked unnecessarily.
przemcio510 said:
Emm... but there such guides already are in General / Original Android Development.
So, you have just worked unnecessarily.
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Such is the story of my life...lol
ScottsDesk
when extracting them it show me brocken files. can u fix that?
mahmoudsalem91 said:
when extracting them it show me brocken files. can u fix that?
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There are enough guides in xda. Just read and you probably can solve this
Hello All,
Sorry for that if I write this post in a wrong place.
I have a problem with my new Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-s5830i. I have recieved this phone and I have started to
play with it and right now it does not work.
So first I downloaded from forum CM10 customization version for ACE i put it on my sd card and after it I ran CM10 from download
mode. Everything looked ok because installation was completed successfully. When I rebooted the phone hanged on logo and right now
i am not able to run the phone because it hangs on logo.
So I decided to install new clean android system 2.3.6:
- I downloaded the android 2.3.6 from samfirmware.com, Odin3.07 and Odin 1.84 also and unroot.zip and root.zip. I downloaded also driver for samsung usb. I also want to add that i have never installed before any tools drivers connected with samusng phone.
- then i copied the unroot.zip and root.zip on my sd card. I ran the root.zip from my download mode. It installed successfully.
- Then i installed the driver for samsung usb. Everything went ok. Then i plugged my phone to computer. The computer detected my phone in download mode.
- I ran the Odin 3.07 as Administrator. Odin detected my phone. Because my android 2.3.6 has only one file so I put it in PDA field
I checked only fileds auto reboot and F. Reset Time the other ones fields were checked off. Then i clicked button start. After that
the Odin hanged up on setup connection and it still hangs up on connection setup. I tried the same on odin 1.84 but with the same results.
I read some forums about how to solve this issue:
- I restarted the phone
- I took off the battery from phone and put it again
- I changed the usb socket
- I changed the image of android
but with no results.
I want also add that i have android recovery system 3e. and probably usb debugging is disabled, and im not able to enable it because
i have no access to my phone.
Please tell me your suggestions what I should to do.
Many thanks for helps !!!
johnny_magesky said:
Hello All,
Sorry for that if I write this post in a wrong place.
I have a problem with my new Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-s5830i. I have recieved this phone and I have started to
play with it and right now it does not work.
So first I downloaded from forum CM10 customization version for ACE i put it on my sd card and after it I ran CM10 from download
mode. Everything looked ok because installation was completed successfully. When I rebooted the phone hanged on logo and right now
i am not able to run the phone because it hangs on logo.
So I decided to install new clean android system 2.3.6:
- I downloaded the android 2.3.6 from samfirmware.com, Odin3.07 and Odin 1.84 also and unroot.zip and root.zip. I downloaded also driver for samsung usb. I also want to add that i have never installed before any tools drivers connected with samusng phone.
- then i copied the unroot.zip and root.zip on my sd card. I ran the root.zip from my download mode. It installed successfully.
- Then i installed the driver for samsung usb. Everything went ok. Then i plugged my phone to computer. The computer detected my phone in download mode.
- I ran the Odin 3.07 as Administrator. Odin detected my phone. Because my android 2.3.6 has only one file so I put it in PDA field
I checked only fileds auto reboot and F. Reset Time the other ones fields were checked off. Then i clicked button start. After that
the Odin hanged up on setup connection and it still hangs up on connection setup. I tried the same on odin 1.84 but with the same results.
I read some forums about how to solve this issue:
- I restarted the phone
- I took off the battery from phone and put it again
- I changed the usb socket
- I changed the image of android
but with no results.
I want also add that i have android recovery system 3e. and probably usb debugging is disabled, and im not able to enable it because
i have no access to my phone.
Please tell me your suggestions what I should to do.
Many thanks for helps !!!
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Please people.. support me
Please post questions in the q&a section, as described in the XDA rules.
Also you may have better luck in a specific device forums q&a.
Reported from Jaramie's LT28at
2012Xperia SOFT-BRICK Recovery Thread
Please ask your question next time here.
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 on the computer.
2) Ensure that USB Debugging Mode enabled. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) Create back-up for all the data of the phone. If the device is having any custom recovery installed, then make back-up for the same.
4) The phone should be factory unlocked.
5) Verify that the battery of Galaxy S3 should have more than 80 per cent of charge.
6) Rooting will the phone will void manufacturer's warranty.
Steps to root Galaxy S3 I9300 on Android 4.1.2 XXEMB5 Jelly Bean
1) Download CF-Auto-Root-SGS3-v6.4.zip for Galaxy S3 to the computer and extract the zip file
2) Download Odin v1.85 which will help to install the Jelly Bean firmware
3) Power off the Galaxy S3 and enter in to Download Mode. To do so press and hold the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until the construction Android robot and a triangle appears on the screen. Now press the Power button again to confirm to enter into Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the computer
5) Connect the Galaxy S3 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. If the phone is connected to the computer successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step is likely to take some time
6) In Odin, click on PDA and select the CF-Auto-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar file
7) Ensure the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options are selected in Odin
8) Double check everything and click the Start button in Odin to begin the installation which would take a few minutes to complete
9) Once the installation is completed, the phone will restart automatically. After the home screen appears, unplug the USB cable from the phone to disconnect it from the computer
Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 running on official Android 4.1.2 XXEMB5 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. To ensure the root method is installed and is working properly, verify with the Root Checker:fingers-crossed:
so yeah, this is not a [Q]
Dexter87 said:
Pre-requisites
1) Install USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy S3 on the computer.
2) Ensure that USB Debugging Mode enabled. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) Create back-up for all the data of the phone. If the device is having any custom recovery installed, then make back-up for the same.
4) The phone should be factory unlocked.
5) Verify that the battery of Galaxy S3 should have more than 80 per cent of charge.
6) Rooting will the phone will void manufacturer's warranty.
Steps to root Galaxy S3 I9300 on Android 4.1.2 XXEMB5 Jelly Bean
1) Download CF-Auto-Root-SGS3-v6.4.zip for Galaxy S3 to the computer and extract the zip file
2) Download Odin v1.85 which will help to install the Jelly Bean firmware
3) Power off the Galaxy S3 and enter in to Download Mode. To do so press and hold the Volume Down, Home and Power buttons together until the construction Android robot and a triangle appears on the screen. Now press the Power button again to confirm to enter into Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the computer
5) Connect the Galaxy S3 to the computer using USB cable while it is in the Download Mode. If the phone is connected to the computer successfully, one of the ID:COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step is likely to take some time
6) In Odin, click on PDA and select the CF-Auto-Root-SGS3-v6.4.tar file
7) Ensure the Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time options are selected in Odin
8) Double check everything and click the Start button in Odin to begin the installation which would take a few minutes to complete
9) Once the installation is completed, the phone will restart automatically. After the home screen appears, unplug the USB cable from the phone to disconnect it from the computer
Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 running on official Android 4.1.2 XXEMB5 Jelly Bean is now rooted successfully. To ensure the root method is installed and is working properly, verify with the Root Checker:fingers-crossed:
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Thanks but you are in the wrong section and also this has been posted already.
On that note, thread closed.
Hi,
I would like to share, as the uber noob that I am, the easiest way I found to root a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 running on Android 4.1.1.
This tutorial is not from me, I do not take credit, I would just like to help spread the knowledge as it worked for me and made me a happy superuser noob. Please forgive me if I disturb or break any rules sharing this and just remove my post.
Hope it can help some =)
Here it is : HOW TO ROOT SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB 2 10.1 RUNNING ON ANDROID 4.1.1 (NOOB PROOF)
Root package works only with Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 running on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2. Verify the model number of the device before proceeding.
Pre-requisites
1) Download and install USB drivers for Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1.
2) Enable USB Debugging mode. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there, navigate and tap on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging is turned on]
3) Ensure 80 percent battery charge
4) Ensure data back-up
5) The device should be factory unlocked.
6) The guide below just roots the tablet. In order to install custom ROMs, flash custom recovery like CWM recovery on the device
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 Jelly Bean
1) Download CF-Auto-Root package for Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 to the PC. Extract the firmware zip file to get a file with .tar extension
2) Download Odin 3.07 and extract the zip file
3) Switch off the tablet and enter into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together. A warning message will appear, now press the Volume Down button to enter into Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the PC
5) Connect the Galaxy tab to the computer using USB cable. An 'Added' message will appear under Odin's message box. If the device is successfully connected to PC, COM port with a number in Yellow will appear
[Note: In case the added message is not seen, try another USB port. Reinstall the drivers if this fails]
6) In Odin, click the PDA button and select CF-Auto-Root-esspresso10rf-esspresso10rfxx-gtp5100.tar.md5
7) Hit the Start button in Odin to begin the flashing process
8) Once the installation is completed, a Pass message with green background will be seen in the left-most box at the top of Odin. The tablet will then automatically reboot and a Samsung logo will appear. Unplug the USB cable from the tablet
The device, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 P5100 running on Android 4.1.1 XXCLL2 official Jelly Bean firmware, is successfully rooted. To ensure the aforementioned root method is installed and working properly, install Root Checker app which is available for free download from Google Play Store.
[Source: Android Jinn]
Link to the original tutorial where you can download Odin 3.07 and the CF-Auto-Root-esspresso10rf-esspresso10rfxx-gtp5100.tar.md5 file you will need : Can't post link! :crying: Hopefully someone can post a link to these things here as I'm sure we could find them on this great forum!
Hope it can help! Have a nice day!
CF-Auto-Root: https://download.chainfire.eu/240/C...-Root-espresso10rf-espresso10rfxx-gtp5100.zip
Odin: https://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip
This latest tool also allows you to boot your Samsung Smartphone and tablets into the download mode without pressing the physical keys. If in case your Samsung device physical keys are not working, then this latest Samsung tool is useful for all of you. The best thing about this tool is that it is not necessary to have the USB debugging active. The tool only detects your device and restarts it in download mode to do the flashing by ODIN.
How to use Samsung 300K Tool
This latest tool is useful for those users who have Samsung devices that do not enter download mode with the failure of keys.
After download file is complete simply Run for install.
Make sure that the Samsung drivers are installed
Before connecting the device open the program and the following screen instructions.
Now connect your device to the computer and make sure that the cable is properly or correctly connected, and the screen will change.
In this last step click on the figure of the image where the strain point and your cell phone connected or not enter the download mode quickly in 2 seconds, but I recommend doing the operation with the phone is connected.
Done.
Admin Edit: Attachment has been removed as it was flagged by Google as "uncommon download". Also locking thread.
speechless said:
This latest tool also allows you to boot your Samsung Smartphone and tablets into the download mode without pressing the physical keys. If in case your Samsung device physical keys are not working, then this latest Samsung tool is useful for all of you. The best thing about this tool is that it is not necessary to have the USB debugging active. The tool only detects your device and restarts it in download mode to do the flashing by ODIN.
How to use Samsung 300K Tool
This latest tool is useful for those users who have Samsung devices that do not enter download mode with the failure of keys.
After download file is complete simply Run for install.
Make sure that the Samsung drivers are installed
Before connecting the device open the program and the following screen instructions.
Now connect your device to the computer and make sure that the cable is properly or correctly connected, and the screen will change.
In this last step click on the figure of the image where the strain point and your cell phone connected or not enter the download mode quickly in 2 seconds, but I recommend doing the operation with the phone is connected.
Done.
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The attached Samsung 300k file gives a CRC error when extracted. also its an exe and doesnt run on Windows 10. Is there an equivalent file that will allow my samsung galaxy T4 (sm-231 v4.4.2 Kitkat) to enter download mode? Its home key is not working right now. Using ADB i am able to enter Manual mode, but not Download mode! So ODIN does not recognize it ( ID:COM is not highlighted). I have installed the latest Samsung USB drivers.
any help will be most appreciated.
sifar786 said:
The attached Samsung 300k file gives a CRC error when extracted. also its an exe and doesnt run on Windows 10. Is there an equivalent file that will allow my samsung galaxy T4 (sm-231 v4.4.2 Kitkat) to enter download mode? Its home key is not working right now. Using ADB i am able to enter Manual mode, but not Download mode! So ODIN does not recognize it ( ID:COM is not highlighted). I have installed the latest Samsung USB drivers.
any help will be most appreciated.
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When the phone is booted up normally and the way you would normally use it, when you connect your phone and open ODIN, does it still not pick up the phone on the COM port?
And (I'm sure you do), do you have USB debugging turned on and all the other usual things (like you mentioned, having installed the latest drivers)?
Samsung galaxy tab 4 (sm-t231) kitkat v4.4.2
Max_Terrible said:
When the phone is booted up normally and the way you would normally use it, when you connect your phone and open ODIN, does it still not pick up the phone on the COM port?
And (I'm sure you do), do you have USB debugging turned on and all the other usual things (like you mentioned, having installed the latest drivers)?
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yes, i finally used "adb reboot download" to boot into download mode. Now when i am using ODIN and trying to root my cell by installing TWRP 3.2.1-0-degas.img.tar, it says PASS (success 1/fail 0), but my mobile still shows "DOWNLOADING..." with a horizontal blue line. I can also reboot and load normally, but it seems TWRP has not got installed and still ROOTCHECKER says my mobile is not rooted. Am i using the wrong versions of TWRP recovery or ODIN etc? Can you advice next steps?
sifar786 said:
yes, i finally used "adb reboot download" to boot into download mode. Now when i am using ODIN and trying to root my cell by installing TWRP 3.2.1-0-degas.img.tar, it says PASS (success 1/fail 0), but my mobile still shows "DOWNLOADING..." with a horizontal blue line. I can also reboot and load normally, but it seems TWRP has not got installed and still ROOTCHECKER says my mobile is not rooted. Am i using the wrong versions of TWRP recovery or ODIN etc? Can you advice next steps?
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When you've flashed TWRP, the phone will stay in download mode. Nothing will change on screen, that is normal. You have to reboot the device manually, using the button combination it says, then immediately as the device restarts, you change the combination to boot into TWRP. All of these steps are explained in whichever thread or wherever you found TWRP.
As far as rooting is concerned; TWRP doesn't inherently root the device. It just replaces the bootloader to allow you to flash custom packages, like the one needed to root the device.
If you're struggling to get the device rooted and there isn't a very specific reason why you need root, then my best recommendation would be to rather just leave it stock.
As far as I know, flashing TWRP won't trigger Knox, so you'll still have that functionality. Recently, it's become less and less necessary to have root and fewer apps require it, as well.
Like I said, unless there is a very specific reason, you'll likely be better off just leaving it the way it is.
EDIT: I'm realising now the original problem was that your home button wasn't working. In that case, it'll be difficult to get into TWRP, anyway. I also made some assumptions about Knox, because this is on the Note8 sub forum. I don't know if your device has Knox. And You're on a rather old version of Android also, so I understand why you may want to root, but without your home button working, it could become difficult to get into the places where you need to be to make that possible.