So I have some great news for all you US Cellular owners out there. I have found a way to root the Mega. To my knowledge this is THE FIRST ROOT FOR THE US CELLULAR MEGA. This will only work for the 4.4.2 version so make sure you have updated or flashed it in odin.
I hope this tutorial isn't too confusing. Sorry I'm not a good teach but I want to get this out to the people who are having trouble getting rooted.
Things you will need:
1. SCH-R960 Device (US Cellular Galaxy Mega)
2. A good micro usb cable. Preferable the cable that came in the box.
3. A PC
4. Odin 3.09 http://odindownload.com/
5. CWM Recovery http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00066/7VS/i9200-cwm-recovery(201362118259).tar
6.And the actual root file http://download.chainfire.eu/446/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r3.zip?retrieve_file=1
Note:The CWM and root files say they are for the i9200 version. They work fine for the SCH-R960
Ok first you need open Odin and plug your device into your PC. If the connection is successful then the box at the top left corner will turn light blue.
Put your device into download mode put hold volume down+home+power until a screen appears, then press volume up.
Click on the AP button and browse to the folder you placed CWM in and choose the file.
Make sure you dont change any settings in odin or check or uncheck any boxes, Click Start
Odin will do its thing and the phone will reboot.
After it passes the Samsung Galaxy Mega screen it is safe to unplug the device from the PC
Let the phone boot.
After it boots you need to close odin plug your usb cable back into the phone.
Find the SuperSUUPDATE.zip file and place it onto the root of either the internal storage or external SD card. (I used the internal storage)
Now you can unplug the usb cable from the phone and power it off.
Boot into Recovery by using the volume up+home+power keys until you see the first screen pop and the release.
You should now be in recovery mode.
Using the volume rockers and power button, choose intsall zip update package
Choose zip from sdcard
Then navigate to where the .zip file is located
When you find it, click on it and choose yes
Then choose Go Back
Reboot System Now
Then you should see a screen that says at the top "ROM may flash stock recovery on boot. THIS CANNOT BE UNDONE.
(These next 2 steps are very important)
Choose "Yes - Disable revocery flash"
Then choose 'Yes - Fix Root"
The device will restart
After reboot, you will see an icon in your app tray called SUPER SU
Don't open it yet.
Open the Play Store and search Super SU
You should see that it is installed but needs an update.
Go ahead and click update.
When you open the app most likely you will get a message that says Binary needs updated. Choose yes.
For the next pop-up choose normal (This step can take a few mins)
After it is completed it will say "Samsung Knox has been detected" choose OK to disable
This step also can take some time if you are on the screen for more than 1-2 minutes close the app and uninstall from the play store and repeat these steps.
Now you should be rooted. You can check this by install an app called Root Checker Basic
I hope this helps everyone in getting rooted.
Anyway to..
Is there anyway I could use TWRP instead of CWM for the custom recovery in this process?? Thanks!
MeatHammer311 said:
Is there anyway I could use TWRP instead of CWM for the custom recovery in this process?? Thanks!
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I havnt tested TWRP but I don't see why it wouldn't work.
Thanks vBIGLEWISv, worked like a charm.... I was actually scared to death fearing dreaded bricking my device... but it worked.. I can breath much better now.. Thanks buddy...
vBIGLEWISv said:
Ok first you need open Odin and plug your device into your PC. If the connection is successful then the box at the top left corner will turn light blue.
Put your device into download mode put hold volume down+home+power until a screen appears, then press volume up.
Click on the AP button and browse to the folder you placed CWM in and choose the file.
Make sure you dont change any settings in odin or check or uncheck any boxes, Click Start
Odin will do its thing and the phone will reboot.
After it passes the Samsung Galaxy Mega screen it is safe to unplug the device from the PC
Let the phone boot.
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I've only done these steps and CWM isn't my recovery even though it says it passed,I'm still on stock recovery.
Do I continue with flashing SU?
I have the SCH-R960.
Any speedy replies most appreciated.
Anyone here tried to use this method to root the model SGH-I527M for Canadian version 4.4.2 yet ? Thanks
Someone reply fast if possible ... I have a person trying to sell me a us cellular mega ... Any Roms work with it ? Can straight talk work with it ? Asap answer will be appreciated.. Lady has 2 wanting to sell for 100 a piece .. I haven't had this device In a while so I see a good investment with this
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lehuutai130 said:
Anyone here tried to use this method to root the model SGH-I527M for Canadian version 4.4.2 yet ? Thanks
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i tried everything is fine but the SU cannot be updated since my phone wifi is not functional ...
Can't get it to work
I have tried this but to no avail, the update fails to verify every time even following the directions given to the T.
straight talk will not work with u s cellular phone. And there are no roms for the mega that I am aware of.
This method work with other galaxy mega 4.4.2 different carrier ?
Question this work for mega i527 4.4.2
I was told that for Galaxy Mega Sprint L600, root and SIM unlock is only possible if Android version is 4.2.2. Now my question is, does this method work for L600 that's on Android 4.4.2 too?
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There is no fofum for my phone, does anyone know of a guide on how to get root on the M Style? The universal Samsung root for flashing in stock recovery doesnt work, super one click doesnt work, and xray say my device is immune to the known exploits. Im willing to root the hard way if I have too, just need steps so I dont brick my phone. Must... Delete... Bloat...
Edit- M340K, sorry.
Bump... Anyone know how to root this thing?
One more bump in case anyone else needs this, I found this finally.
http://auv.me/Galaxy-M-Style-SHW-M340K-root-rom
Its a standard Odin flash, all the odin files and pre-rooted rom are linked here. You can flash it as an update and keep everything, no need to wipe. It does install some carrier bloat (so I had two sets of bloat) but its rooted, so you can get rid of all of it.
nifterific said:
One more bump in case anyone else needs this, I found this finally.
http://auv.me/Galaxy-M-Style-SHW-M340K-root-rom
Its a standard Odin flash, all the odin files and pre-rooted rom are linked here. You can flash it as an update and keep everything, no need to wipe. It does install some carrier bloat (so I had two sets of bloat) but its rooted, so you can get rid of all of it.
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Hi, will this work on a Korean Galaxy M Style M340S? Please let me know!! :laugh:
domenicostorino said:
Hi, will this work on a Korean Galaxy M Style M340S? Please let me know!! :laugh:
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It should. My phone says its an M340S now in settings but everything still works so it should work on both models.
Hi. Im using the same phone. But the link is in korean text i think. Help
Sent from my SHW-M340S using xda app-developers app
I just recently rooted my Samsung M Style SHW-M340S phone.
[GUIDE]
1. Download the attachment that I uploaded.
2. Transfer the zip file to the root of your sdcard either by connecting your phone to your computer or wirelessly (Do not unzip the file).
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Go into Recovery Mode by holding down the home button, volume up button, volume down button, and the power button at the same time. Once you see the SAMSUNG logo show up, release the power button and you should see the recovery menu. Select "apply update from sdcard". Use the volume up and down buttons to scroll up and down the menu. Press the home button to select your option.
5. Use the volume up and down buttons and choose the zip file.
6. After the update is complete, choose the option to "reboot system now".
7. After the phone finishes restarting, you now have a rooted phone.
Note: I'm not sure if this will work on a M340K/L phone as I don't have those phones to test out.
m340s
I used several methods to root my m340s. but non of them worked.
After following ur proceeedure when i run terminal emulator it shows $ mark. but when i run the code "su" (without quotes) there it was turned to # instead of $ and it allowed to run that code. I think its rooted now.
Thanks a lot..
I dont know what to do next. im serching the web..
ImAhNoBoDy said:
I just recently rooted my Samsung M Style SHW-M340S phone.
[GUIDE]
1. Download the attachment that I uploaded.
2. Transfer the zip file to the root of your sdcard either by connecting your phone to your computer or wirelessly (Do not unzip the file).
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Go into Recovery Mode by holding down the home button, volume up button, volume down button, and the power button at the same time. Once you see the SAMSUNG logo show up, release the power button and you should see the recovery menu. Select "apply update from sdcard". Use the volume up and down buttons to scroll up and down the menu. Press the home button to select your option.
5. Use the volume up and down buttons and choose the zip file.
6. After the update is complete, choose the option to "reboot system now".
7. After the phone finishes restarting, you now have a rooted phone.
Note: I'm not sure if this will work on a M340K/L phone as I don't have those phones to test out.
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Hi, Thanks for pointing me the root, do you know rom for m340s?
M340s said:
I used several methods to root my m340s. but non of them worked.
After following ur proceeedure when i run terminal emulator it shows $ mark. but when i run the code "su" (without quotes) there it was turned to # instead of $ and it allowed to run that code. I think its rooted now.
Thanks a lot..
I dont know what to do next. im serching the web..
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Yea...I'm not sure about how to root the phone through terminal emulator, so I'm not sure what you need.
nguyenhongquan said:
Hi, Thanks for pointing me the root, do you know rom for m340s?
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I can't link anything here as I don't have 10 posts yet. You can look up "home_m340s.fh27" on google and you should be able to download it. Most will be from Korean sites though.
nifterific said:
It should. My phone says its an M340S now in settings but everything still works so it should work on both models.
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Mine is M340s. I am about to flash my phone following your thread. Pls, any one confirm that the rom support English laguage. Thanks
ImAhNoBoDy said:
Yea...I'm not sure about how to root the phone through terminal emulator, so I'm not sure what you need.
I can't link anything here as I don't have 10 posts yet. You can look up "home_m340s.fh27" on google and you should be able to download it. Most will be from Korean sites though.
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sir can you link it to me cause i'm having problem in my phone m340s i cant send any messages. i need it as soon as possible thanks sir
Hey guys,
I am rocking the DNA but while working on my car yesterday, I shattered the front of my phone to the point where there are so many cracks that I can't see anything. So I am looking around for other options and one that I am considering is the Galaxy S4 Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless. I want a phone (on VZW) that I can unlock, root and run CM10.1/10.2 or AOSPA on and the normal S4 isn't quite there yet. So I had a couple of questions to people who have the Dev Edition,
1) I found a thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339849) that details how to root/unlock the developer edition, is that method still valid to follow?
2) What is the process to flash a non-TW ROM on the dev edition like CM10.1 or something? For anyone who's running CM/AOSPA on an S4 dev edition, how well does it work?
3) This would be my first Samsung smartphone and I see a lot of Samsung specific lingo that I don't quite understand, is there a central place that I can find that information other than El Goog?
Thanks,
Developers Edition I though came unlocked...its base Jelly Bean Android..no TouchWiz UI.
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chrishoyt2012 said:
Developers Edition I though came unlocked...its base Jelly Bean Android..no TouchWiz UI.
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I am pretty sure that the dev editions come with touchwiz and just as much bloat. I think you might be thinking of the GPE maybe? I might be wrong, don't have near enough money to get it so I wouldn't know for a while.
OctaviusMaximus said:
I am pretty sure that the dev editions come with touchwiz and just as much bloat. I think you might be thinking of the GPE maybe? I might be wrong, don't have near enough money to get it so I wouldn't know for a while.
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http://m.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-developer-edition-debuts-for-verizon-users/57590929?ds=1
So from this site it has touchwiz but is unlocked..
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dev edition comes with an unlocked bootloader, but is still tw. there is a root method, and it can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381382
as for cm/aosp roms, i can't help you there since i stick with the tw-based roms like hyperdrive, which is my dd. here is the cm thread for the s4 though: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2305263
i am not a developer, and i know just enough about computers to be dangerous to myself. however, i have learned a lot just be reading different threads, and anything i didn't understand or couldn't figure out i just googled it.
good luck!
OctaviusMaximus said:
Hey guys,
I am rocking the DNA but while working on my car yesterday, I shattered the front of my phone to the point where there are so many cracks that I can't see anything. So I am looking around for other options and one that I am considering is the Galaxy S4 Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless. I want a phone (on VZW) that I can unlock, root and run CM10.1/10.2 or AOSPA on and the normal S4 isn't quite there yet. So I had a couple of questions to people who have the Dev Edition,
1) I found a thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339849) that details how to root/unlock the developer edition, is that method still valid to follow?
2) What is the process to flash a non-TW ROM on the dev edition like CM10.1 or something? For anyone who's running CM/AOSPA on an S4 dev edition, how well does it work?
3) This would be my first Samsung smartphone and I see a lot of Samsung specific lingo that I don't quite understand, is there a central place that I can find that information other than El Goog?
Thanks,
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I am a Dev S4 owner and I can tell you that the root and ROM methods are extremely easy. The only thing is that we do not have any factory images to fall back to (as a safety net in case you screw something up) - but once you become versed and more advanced, check out this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483619) which is a compilation of stock images for the various partitions of the Dev S4 on I545OYUAMDK (boot, recovery, system, etc - you will need Heimdall to flash these). So first thing of order once a custom recovery is installed is to do a full Nandroid Backup. That will serve as your safety net.
The phone comes bootloader unlocked. First thing would be download the latest samsung USB drivers (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I545ZKAVZW - then scroll down and choose the downloads tab. download the EXE and install). In order to root the phone, the easiest way would be to reboot the phone into download mode (volume down+power, you will see a warning, press volume up to enter download mode). Once in download mode connect the phone to your PC. Download Odin 3.07 or Odin 3.09 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539) along with either Philz Touch Recovery IMG (http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=18376#files - you want the latest jfltevzw.tar.md5 file, 5.18.2 (http://d-h.st/HZD)) for a clockworkmod based recovery or TeamWin's TWRP recovery (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/181 - done through Goo Manager on the app store). Once Odin is loaded and your phone is recognized (you will see it listed on a comm port under the text that says "ID:COM", make sure ONLY "Auto Reboot and "F. Reset Time" are checked....everything else must be unchecked! Very important (double check and recheck, especially that Re-Partition is UNchecked)! Load your recovery tar.md5 file into the PDA slot on the right (actually middle of the window). Once loaded and your phone is recognized and you have made sure the two boxes are the only ones checked, hit the Start button.
If all goes well, your phone will reboot and you will see the word "pass" in green in the upper left above the ID:COM field. Test your custom recovery by booting into it. To enter recovery power of your phone. Then hold down "Volume Up" + The Home Button and the Power button all at once. Once you feel the phone vibrate, let go of the Power button but keep the Volume up and home button pressed, you will see small blue text in the upper left corner of the phone and you will soon be in recovery. Once in recovery make a nandroid backup, preferably your external sdcard. Once done, reboot the phone to TouchWiz.
In the meantime, download the latest SuperSu package (http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip?retrieve_file=1) and put it on your External SD Card. Once done, power off your phone. Again, to enter recovery hold down "Volume Up + The Home Button and the Power button. Once you feel the phone vibrate, let go of the Power button but keep the Volume up and home button pressed, you will see small blue text in the upper left corner of the phone and you will soon be in recovery. Once in recovery choose "Install Zip" and select sdcard1 (or external card) and then selct the Supersu zip and proceed to flash. Reboot your phone and you should have full root and custom recovery.
OctaviusMaximus said:
Hey guys,
I am rocking the DNA but while working on my car yesterday, I shattered the front of my phone to the point where there are so many cracks that I can't see anything. So I am looking around for other options and one that I am considering is the Galaxy S4 Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless. I want a phone (on VZW) that I can unlock, root and run CM10.1/10.2 or AOSPA on and the normal S4 isn't quite there yet. So I had a couple of questions to people who have the Dev Edition,
1) I found a thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2339849) that details how to root/unlock the developer edition, is that method still valid to follow?
2) What is the process to flash a non-TW ROM on the dev edition like CM10.1 or something? For anyone who's running CM/AOSPA on an S4 dev edition, how well does it work?
3) This would be my first Samsung smartphone and I see a lot of Samsung specific lingo that I don't quite understand, is there a central place that I can find that information other than El Goog?
Thanks,
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I have the Verizon Developer Edition S4. It comes with an unlocked bootloader (no action on your part required). To root you just place the SuperSU (or other su) on your external sd card and flash. There is another way to root, but you loose your stock kernel in the process...not recommended. Custom recoveries vary, but PHilZ and TWRP 2.5.0.2 are the most commonly used. TWRP seems to be the most preferred and most successful when flashing AOSP ROMS...that's just my experience. The phone will come with MDK system etc. And yes, the stock ROM is TW and all the bloat you get with a retail version is there also.
Skeetch79 said:
I am a Dev S4 owner and I can tell you that the root and ROM methods are extremely easy. The only thing is that we do not have any factory images to fall back to (as a safety net in case you screw something up) - but once you become versed and more advanced, check out this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483619) which is a compilation of stock images for the various partitions of the Dev S4 on I545OYUAMDK (boot, recovery, system, etc - you will need Heimdall to flash these). So first thing of order once a custom recovery is installed is to do a full Nandroid Backup. That will serve as your safety net.
The phone comes bootloader unlocked. First thing would be download the latest samsung USB drivers (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I545ZKAVZW - then scroll down and choose the downloads tab. download the EXE and install). In order to root the phone, the easiest way would be to reboot the phone into download mode (volume down+power, you will see a warning, press volume up to enter download mode). Once in download mode connect the phone to your PC. Download Odin 3.07 or Odin 3.09 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539) along with either Philz Touch Recovery IMG (http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=18376#files - you want the latest jfltevzw.tar.md5 file, 5.18.2 (http://d-h.st/HZD)) for a clockworkmod based recovery or TeamWin's TWRP recovery (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/181 - done through Goo Manager on the app store). Once Odin is loaded and your phone is recognized (you will see it listed on a comm port under the text that says "ID:COM", make sure ONLY "Auto Reboot and "F. Reset Time" are checked....everything else must be unchecked! Very important (double check and recheck, especially that Re-Partition is UNchecked)! Load your recovery tar.md5 file into the PDA slot on the right (actually middle of the window). Once loaded and your phone is recognized and you have made sure the two boxes are the only ones checked, hit the Start button.
If all goes well, your phone will reboot and you will see the word "pass" in green in the upper left above the ID:COM field. Test your custom recovery by booting into it. To enter recovery power of your phone. Then hold down "Volume Up" + The Home Button and the Power button all at once. Once you feel the phone vibrate, let go of the Power button but keep the Volume up and home button pressed, you will see small blue text in the upper left corner of the phone and you will soon be in recovery. Once in recovery make a nandroid backup, preferably your external sdcard. Once done, reboot the phone to TouchWiz.
In the meantime, download the latest SuperSu package (http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip?retrieve_file=1) and put it on your External SD Card. Once done, power off your phone. Again, to enter recovery hold down "Volume Up + The Home Button and the Power button. Once you feel the phone vibrate, let go of the Power button but keep the Volume up and home button pressed, you will see small blue text in the upper left corner of the phone and you will soon be in recovery. Once in recovery choose "Install Zip" and select sdcard1 (or external card) and then selct the Supersu zip and proceed to flash. Reboot your phone and you should have full root and custom recovery.
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Your post is impressively detailed and it actually answered all my questions. Thanks!
Skeetch79 said:
I am a Dev S4 owner and I can tell you that the root and ROM methods are extremely easy. The only thing is that we do not have any factory images to fall back to (as a safety net in case you screw something up) - but once you become versed and more advanced, check out this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483619) which is a compilation of stock images for the various partitions of the Dev S4 on I545OYUAMDK (boot, recovery, system, etc - you will need Heimdall to flash these). So first thing of order once a custom recovery is installed is to do a full Nandroid Backup. That will serve as your safety net.
The phone comes bootloader unlocked. First thing would be download the latest samsung USB drivers (http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I545ZKAVZW - then scroll down and choose the downloads tab. download the EXE and install). In order to root the phone, the easiest way would be to reboot the phone into download mode (volume down+power, you will see a warning, press volume up to enter download mode). Once in download mode connect the phone to your PC. Download Odin 3.07 or Odin 3.09 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539) along with either Philz Touch Recovery IMG (http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=18376#files - you want the latest jfltevzw.tar.md5 file, 5.18.2 (http://d-h.st/HZD)) for a clockworkmod based recovery or TeamWin's TWRP recovery (http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/181 - done through Goo Manager on the app store). Once Odin is loaded and your phone is recognized (you will see it listed on a comm port under the text that says "ID:COM", make sure ONLY "Auto Reboot and "F. Reset Time" are checked....everything else must be unchecked! Very important (double check and recheck, especially that Re-Partition is UNchecked)! Load your recovery tar.md5 file into the PDA slot on the right (actually middle of the window). Once loaded and your phone is recognized and you have made sure the two boxes are the only ones checked, hit the Start button.
If all goes well, your phone will reboot and you will see the word "pass" in green in the upper left above the ID:COM field. Test your custom recovery by booting into it. To enter recovery power of your phone. Then hold down "Volume Up" + The Home Button and the Power button all at once. Once you feel the phone vibrate, let go of the Power button but keep the Volume up and home button pressed, you will see small blue text in the upper left corner of the phone and you will soon be in recovery. Once in recovery make a nandroid backup, preferably your external sdcard. Once done, reboot the phone to TouchWiz.
In the meantime, download the latest SuperSu package (http://download.chainfire.eu/351/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.65.zip?retrieve_file=1) and put it on your External SD Card. Once done, power off your phone. Again, to enter recovery hold down "Volume Up + The Home Button and the Power button. Once you feel the phone vibrate, let go of the Power button but keep the Volume up and home button pressed, you will see small blue text in the upper left corner of the phone and you will soon be in recovery. Once in recovery choose "Install Zip" and select sdcard1 (or external card) and then selct the Supersu zip and proceed to flash. Reboot your phone and you should have full root and custom recovery.
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Very nice of you to post such a detailed answer for him.
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joshm.1219 said:
Very nice of you to post such a detailed answer for him.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
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I enjoy helping.v That is what this community should be about. .. sharing experiences and information. Sometimes though you will find some people are reluctant but I believe that you can help others from your own experiences
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Great response Skeetch79!!
FYI: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2637686
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Root m819n Metro Galaxy mega 6.3
I take no credit for this tool or its development.
It is just being acknowledged in our forum as a working root tool.
HOW TO:
Enable developers mode by tapping build number 7 times in settings.
Choose enable usb debugging.
Open kingo root tool and connect device to pc via usb.
Click Root .
Confirmed Full root with Su.
http://www.kingoapp.com/download/android_root.exe
works like a charm, thanks bro :good: :highfive:
lojak29 said:
Root m819n Metro Galaxy mega 6.3
I take no credit for this tool or its development.
It is just being acknowledged in our forum as a working root tool.
HOW TO:
Enable developers mode by tapping build number 7 times in settings.
Choose enable usb debugging.
Open kingo root tool and connect device to pc via usb.
Click Root .
Confirmed Full root with Su.
http://www.kingoapp.com/download/android_root.exe
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I'm looking for a working root for AMK 4.2.2 on metropcs.. Couldn't find it at that site.
kaslopis said:
I'm looking for a working root for AMK 4.2.2 on metropcs.. Couldn't find it at that site.
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Download;:
Odin: http://d-h.st/UIo
TWRP (thanks to Silesh.Nair on XDA for this): http://www.mediafire.com/download/6w3p63g9g5xnve9/twrp_2.6.3.5.tar
you can also use Philz Touch recovery though odin. https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/meliusltexx/philz_touch_6.48.4-meliusltexx.tar.md5/
How to install Recovery using odin:
1. Download mode: you do this by turning off the phone, Then hold down the power - volume down and home keys. it will vibrate than a WARNING!! screen comes up. Press your Volume up key to get into "Download Mode" than plug the phone into your computer.
2. Installing Recovery through odin: open odin, click the "BL" button find your recovery.tar (that you downloaded from the Recovery link above.) select it. let odin do its thing. You should now have recovery!!!
Once you have the recovery installed. Unplug your phone. Boot into Recovery (to get into recovery. turn the phone off hold down the Power Button, the Volume UP Button and the Home Button all at the same time till it vibrates than a black screen comes up with little blue letters in the upper left corner that say "booting recovery" with the Samsung logo. let go of all the buttons when that screen comes up and wait for it to go into recovery) Do a backup of your Current ROM. It will ask you if you want to ROOT. select yes. Let it ROOT and than back up your ROM.
After that You'll want to update your TWRP Download with this zip (also a Silesh.Nair prodcut) : http://www.mediafire.com/download/y29walf0h4ipo64/twrp_2.7.0.5.zip
Put it on your sd card or some were you can find it from Recovery. Then install it. Reboot TWRP. you should now be up to date.
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none of these links work. trying to root a samsung galaxy mega 6.3 metro pcs.. running 4.4.4. and kingo does not work. and tried many more.
Hello everyone. Today I've accidentally installed wrong ClockWorkMod recovery on my Samsung galaxy GT-I9100. Now phone doesnt turn on, it only freezes on white "Samsung" starting text. I can't even get to the download mode now.. Is the any solution or should I bring it to the tec. service?
Thanks in advice.
What recovery exactly ? In other words, we can't give you any idea of what you can possibly try next unless you tell us precisely what you did.
MistahBungle said:
What recovery exactly ? In other words, we can't give you any idea of what you can possibly try next unless you tell us precisely what you did.
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I did exactly that's written here: (can not paste the url yet)
Steps to root the Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100G on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
1) Download Rooting package [File name: SU-BB-Installer.Zip] for Galaxy S2 I9100G to the computer
2) Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable and copy the downloaded zip file to the external SD card of the phone
3) Unplug the USB cable from the Galaxy S2 and turn it off
4) Boot the phone into Recovery Mode. Press and hold Volume Up + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the Samsung logo blinks twice. Now release the Power button but keep pressing the other two buttons until a black background with blue text arrives
5) Using the Volume buttons scroll down to 'apply update from external storage,' select it by pressing the Power button. Then locate the SU-BB-Installer.zip file which is saved on the SD card. Select it using the Power button and confirm installation. The process will take some time
6) Once the installation is completed, return to the recovery menu and reboot the phone by selecting 'reboot system now'
Steps to install CWM Recovery on Galaxy S2 I9100G
1) Download the Blazing kernel file, that contains CWM recovery, for Galaxy S2 and save the zip file on the SD card of the phone
Download links- .....
2) Power off the phone and place the device into recovery mode. Press and hold the Volume Up + Home buttons together then press the Power button until the Samsung logo blinks for two times. Now release the Power button while keep pressing the other two buttons until a black background with blue text is seen
3) Using the Volume buttons scroll to 'apply update from external storage,' select it by pressing the Power button. Now navigate to the downloaded CWM recovery zip file which is saved on the SD card
4) Select the zip file and confirm installation. The process will take some time
5) Once the installation process is completed, return to the recovery menu and select 'reboot system now' to reboot the device
Perhaps a silly question, but was your phone definitely on 4.1.2 at the time?
Personally I prefer the root methods using Odin - you get a lot more feedback as to whether or not things are working.
bringiton8989 said:
Perhaps a silly question, but was your phone definitely on 4.1.2 at the time?
Personally I prefer the root methods using Odin - you get a lot more feedback as to whether or not things are working.
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Yes it was, but I did't notice that tutorial is for S2 I9100G, because mine is S2 I9100. By the way, is there a chance that usb jig could fix this? Because Im losing hope to start it manually..
You've flashed firmware for a different device, this is why your phone is dead. Take it to someone who does JTAG's, it may be JTAG'able. If a JTAG doesn't work replace motherboard - either a new one by Samsung service centre (expensive) or a 2nd hand one you source yourself & pay a local mobile repair shop to swap (cheaper).
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You've flashed firmware for a different device, this is why your phone is dead. Take it to someone who does JTAG's, it may be JTAG'able. If a JTAG doesn't work replace motherboard - either a new one by Samsung service centre (expensive) or a 2nd hand one you source yourself & pay a local mobile repair shop to swap (cheaper).
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Thank you! And what about usb jig, should I try it?
Of course, given they only cost a couple of bucks on eBay you don't have anything to lose. This might be the 1 in 10,000 where it works in this situation for whatever magical reason. But you do need to be realistic/manage your expectations & buy one expecting it won't work.
Since its dead/bricked, try what ever is neccessary to turn it on. Does the recovery mode work? If it does try to update/flash a stock official firmware for your phone. Do what ever is necessary or get ready to pay for some bucks at the local repair shop.
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I've been seeing different posts on how to root the Note 3 from 4.4.2 but all them haven't been updated since February it seems...can anyone direct me to a post on how to root from stock 4.4.2 NC5? Just afraid of messing up. Only ever rooted my EVO 3D.
You go here:
http://developer.samsung.com/android/tools-sdks/Samsung-Andorid-USB-Driver-for-Windows
download and install those or install Kies 3 up to you.
then download these:
http://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip?retrieve_file=1
http://108.166.171.34/goodata/devs/...mg.tar?st=syUP0i4Y0IvF-fzHGzC_tw&e=1400167930
On the phone enable USB Debugging if you haven't, Go to settings then about phone then keep tapping build until it says unlocked then go back one menu go into developer options and enable usb debug. After that is done, power phone off. Hold home button & the vol down then press and hold power button while still holding those two down. They hit vol up at the prompt.
Make sure your phone is on usb to the pc before you go into download mode after you enable debug. once that is done you will unzip the auto root flash zip and open odin you should see the phone in the com port as detected. Check the pda box then click PDA and select the md5 file in the same folder, then hit start.
Let the phone reboot and finish its upgrade then put it back into download mode again, re-open odin and install the open recovery tar file in PDA too. Now you have the latest TWRP for 4.4 and can flash custom roms. for that you use same method as getting into download mode but you hit vol up not vol down
This worked for me, I just did it last weekend. no need to Kies and it takes like 5 minutes total.
[HOW TO] Root the Galaxy Note 3
jdelano said:
This worked for me, I just did it last weekend. no need to Kies and it takes like 5 minutes total.
[HOW TO] Root the Galaxy Note 3
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All kies does is alternative driver installer if you ever want to use it, which I honestly only use for texts going to pc.
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You go here:
http://developer.samsung.com/android/tools-sdks/Samsung-Andorid-USB-Driver-for-Windows
download and install those or install Kies 3 up to you.
then download these:
http://download.chainfire.eu/362/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.zip?retrieve_file=1
http://108.166.171.34/goodata/devs/...mg.tar?st=syUP0i4Y0IvF-fzHGzC_tw&e=1400167930
On the phone enable USB Debugging if you haven't, Go to settings then about phone then keep tapping build until it says unlocked then go back one menu go into developer options and enable usb debug. After that is done, power phone off. Hold home button & the vol down then press and hold power button while still holding those two down. They hit vol up at the prompt.
Make sure your phone is on usb to the pc before you go into download mode after you enable debug. once that is done you will unzip the auto root flash zip and open odin you should see the phone in the com port as detected. Check the pda box then click PDA and select the md5 file in the same folder, then hit start.
Let the phone reboot and finish its upgrade then put it back into download mode again, re-open odin and install the open recovery tar file in PDA too. Now you have the latest TWRP for 4.4 and can flash custom roms. for that you use same method as getting into download mode but you hit vol up not vol down
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This will trip Knox correct?
jdelano said:
This worked for me, I just did it last weekend. no need to Kies and it takes like 5 minutes total.
[HOW TO] Root the Galaxy Note 3
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Lukaslukasm said:
This will trip Knox correct?
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It will indeed
Bambi I have a note 3 4.4.2 NC5, TWRP is great recovery, however I is use Philz custom CWM recovery here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 once there click on this link http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition and select "hltespr" for the sprint version. If you already have TWRP, you can still switch the recovery using odin in download mode and flash over TWRP. It's personal choice I find CWM easier to use.
Blue box?
jdelano said:
This worked for me, I just did it last weekend. no need to Kies and it takes like 5 minutes total.
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Trying to root right now, except when I plug the phone in and go into download mode it comes up with a blue ID:COMM10 not a yellow ID:COMM6...did this happen to you? If not is this still fine to proceed?
Yeah, as long as odin sees your phone.
Blue box.
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Yeah, as long as odin sees your phone.
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Are you sure it doesn't matter what color the box is? The reason I asked what color yours came up as was because in the video it says the number doesn't matter if it's a 6 or 10 or anything, but he says make sure it's a yellow box because that means it recognizes?
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Are you sure it doesn't matter what color the box is? The reason I asked what color yours came up as was because in the video it says the number doesn't matter if it's a 6 or 10 or anything, but he says make sure it's a yellow box because that means it recognizes?
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Just sounds like you have a different version of Odin to me.
BambiTyler said:
Are you sure it doesn't matter what color the box is? The reason I asked what color yours came up as was because in the video it says the number doesn't matter if it's a 6 or 10 or anything, but he says make sure it's a yellow box because that means it recognizes?
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Yep he's right, ODIN just tellin you the phone is connected/recognized. Keep going!!!