My first Samsung phone... root? - Samsung Galaxy Alpha

Even though i have had at least 20 android phones before, this is the first Samsung phone that cought my attention and got it from the store today :good:
So, how do i go about rooting it? Might the procedure be similar to other galaxy phones?
Any input would be most welcome.
Cheers!
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...dude, the phone just came out and some dev has to get it's firmware or even better, the phone itself, in order for him to achieve root.
Enter Download mode, turn off the phone, then start it up again by holding VolDown + Home + Power buttons, and as soon as you see a big f**king yellow triangle, release them and press Vol Up and tell us in the upper left corner what is written. Somewhere along those lines should be a 'KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0X0.
Then reboot the phone. Pressing and holding Power or pulling out the battery, doesn't matter.
Download mode is what's gonna save your a** if your phone bricks in the future, but for now, there's nothing you can flash with it. Though on other Samsung phones Chainfire's root methods always use this Download mode.
When facing a brick, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54842274&postcount=2 - while this is the procedure for the Note 3, I'm pretty sure the Alpha's is the same (only you use it's own firmware file instead of the Note's ).
But for now - patience. It's a brand new phone, ffs.

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sirobelec said:
...dude, the phone just came out and some dev has to get it's firmware or even better, the phone itself, in order for him to achieve root.
Enter Download mode, turn off the phone, then start it up again by holding VolDown + Home + Power buttons, and as soon as you see a big f**king yellow triangle, release them and press Vol Up and tell us in the upper left corner what is written. Somewhere along those lines should be a 'KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0X0.
Then reboot the phone. Pressing and holding Power or pulling out the battery, doesn't matter.
Download mode is what's gonna save your a** if your phone bricks in the future, but for now, there's nothing you can flash with it. Though on other Samsung phones Chainfire's root methods always use this Download mode.
When facing a brick, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54842274&postcount=2 - while this is the procedure for the Note 3, I'm pretty sure the Alpha's is the same (only you use it's own firmware file instead of the Note's ).
But for now - patience. It's a brand new phone, ffs.
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Thanx for the Download mode hint, good to know in any case
Maybe i can help out uploading the firmware somehow?

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faldo said:
Thanx for the Download mode hint, good to know in any case
Maybe i can help out uploading the firmware somehow?
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The firmware is live on sammobile.com (remember this site, it has saved everybody's collective Samsung a** multiple times), but like I said, a dev must get interested in the device.
Also, I seem to forget sometimes, just a few tips and rules for around XDA:
1. That site began as a platform for devs to share their work with other devs, it just grew enough so power users could join and enjoy their work.
2. Development for this device WILL begin, when it does, read the threads carefully, and when you think you're ready for action, read it AGAIN.
For the time being, I suggest you test it - battery life (a BIG topic for all of us here), speed, does it heat, any problems you encounter.
Your device contains, if I am not mistaken, the first mobile processor using 20nm technology (unlike the 28nm used so far), and it's bound to increase both performance AND battery life. The battery is not big at all at 1860 mAh, and we all will be curious how effective this new processor is, you'll get a lot of questions about it being one of the first XDA members that are in possession of the device.

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remember rooting will make some apps no longer function

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Andyb488 said:
remember rooting will make some apps no longer function
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WHO has successfully rooted it yet???

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v00d007 said:
WHO has successfully rooted it yet???
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55697376&postcount=5

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I'm looking for root on Att&t

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cybropm said:
I'm looking for root on Att&t
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Tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-alpha/development/root-galaxy-alpha-t2885384

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faldo said:
Even though i have had at least 20 android phones before, this is the first Samsung phone that cought my attention and got it from the store today :good:
So, how do i go about rooting it? Might the procedure be similar to other galaxy phones?
Any input would be most welcome.
Cheers!
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GOSH..... I just wish AT&T would sell their Alpha's in that gorgeous box, instead of the garish ATT branded boxes. Get some taste ATT, damn!