Is it safe for me to root using > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062395 .... reason i ask is because idk if that kernal is safe to use on 2.1. Sorry if this is a realy dumb question i just dont want to screw up my phone.
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Is it safe for me to root using > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062395 .... reason i ask is because idk if that kernal is safe to use on 2.1. Sorry if this is a realy dumb question i just dont want to screw up my phone.
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No one is really working with 2.1 anymore. There has only been limited success with the Gingerbreak. It does not work for everyone. Are you looking to just root your phone? The CWM 2.5.x should work.
Actually this was tested on 2.1:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076967
2.5 still gives me a phone is not connected and i have debug mode on and the samsung drivers instaled and restarted both my pc and phone so i will have to try the no pc method
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2.5 still gives me a phone is not connected and i have debug mode on and the samsung drivers instaled and restarted both my pc and phone so i will have to try the no pc method
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The phone not connected is a USB problem. Either try another cable or another USB port. Only one port works on my laptop, none work on my main computer. Drivers try to install forever.
So try another port and another cable. You may have to reboot your computer after trying and getting that message.
was the pc less root one made for 2.1?
lgevo said:
was the pc less root one made for 2.1?
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If you mean the Gingerbreak, it barely works on 2.2 phones, but you certainly can try it. Is there any reason you don't want to go to 2.2? You can Odin to a EC05 prerooted ROM. There are videos for rooting without a PC if you want to see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009997
my phones on boost so idk how to get to 2.2 without rooting. Will odin get me to 2.2?
lgevo said:
my phones on boost so idk how to get to 2.2 without rooting. Will odin get me to 2.2?
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If you can use regular Sprint ROMs then yes. Odin, info and 2.2 tar are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
And a good stock prerooted ROM is here that you can Odin in:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061912
Another video on rooting here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTw7l0DugQ8
does prerooted mean i can just odin that an my phone will be rooted? sorry really confused
lgevo said:
does prerooted mean i can just odin that an my phone will be rooted? sorry really confused
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Yes. Then you will need to do to it whatever it is that makes it work on Boost.
Allright idk what else i would have to do i backed up my apn i hope thats all i need
lgevo said:
Allright idk what else i would have to do i backed up my apn i hope thats all i need
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Not familiar with that aspect. Did you convert it to Boost or did someone do it for you? Because Odin'ing will make it like an out-of-the-box Sprint phone, so then you gotta do the Boost thing.
i ordered it already setup to to boost. blah idk
lgevo said:
i ordered it already setup to to boost. blah idk
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Don't think you should use Odin then. Check out the Boost rooting video I posted for you.
The conversion to make it work on Boost seems complicated. Found a post here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-891077.html
Also found this thread that says Odin can be used with no problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1037237.html
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hi im a noob and by mistake i installed
Installed OTA 1.47.651.1 Version Two - 30.2 MB From Sprint
so can any one point me in the direction to unrevoke or root EVO again
there are some threads and im confused do i have to wait or its already out there
Bloodsville said:
hi im a noob and by mistake i installed
Installed OTA 1.47.651.1 Version Two - 30.2 MB From Sprint
so can any one point me in the direction to unrevoke or root EVO again
there are some threads and im confused do i have to wait or its already out there
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From what I have read there is currently not a method to root this update. Be patient though.
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ok TY
but i need the tethering... do you think if i erase it to original factory default i can unrevoked it againg
I haven't seen any evidence that it is possible to flash back to the original stock rom.
But please let us know if it works.
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well.... Done BUT i dont like it i have to install the app to the pc touse it and use the cable so ... i dont like it But for now thanx for the info its a temporary remedy
Bloodsville said:
well.... Done BUT i dont like it i have to install the app to the pc touse it and use the cable so ... i dont like it But for now thanx for the info its a temporary remedy
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Usb connection is always the fastest connect plus you keep your phone charged. How hard is that
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Usb connection... you keep your phone charged.
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That's the reason I prefer it.
Hey I'm switching from an infuse w att to an s2 on T-Mobile tonight.
I'm excited for a new toy and all but mostly BC of the wifi calling. I read somewhere earlier this phone does not have wifi calling? I'm kind of confused. Its not a Problem if I have to root and install a rom to get it to work I just need to know. Thanks!
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It supports wifi calling as of the latest ota update. It works great.
2.3.5 does not have WiFi calling
2.3.6 does.
Just flash a ROM if you are stuck at 2.3.5.
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2.3.5 does not have WiFi calling
2.3.6 does.
Just flash a ROM if you are stuck at 2.3.5.
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sick. I click update and it says no firmware. I just got this phone two hours ago. Does this only update via kies?
And...now for the direction of roms and all...coming from an infuse, I have no idea where to start beyond doing the root with odin as stated in the big root thread. I'm used to putting the rom on the card and flashing. nothing else. Never added kernels and such. I'd like the best battery life and to keep my wifi as good as possible (Ive heard some rome stop the wifi calling and all)
Yeah the thing that sucks is you have to wait till the firmware is pushed to your phone.
Odin is only used to flash the recovery and kernels.
After flashing the recovery, you can put ROMs on the SD card like normal and flash it.
kvizz said:
Yeah the thing that sucks is you have to wait till the firmware is pushed to your phone.
Odin is only used to flash the recovery and kernels.
After flashing the recovery, you can put ROMs on the SD card like normal and flash it.
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hmmm kies said I could update it through there...so the phone is on the charger now before i start.
I havent rooted yet bc I wanted to get the 2.3.6 to make sure wifi calling works. I'll update, then root...oh...the HOW TO ROOT section has whatever PDA in it to use, will that work with 2.3.6?
Glad i remembered to ask that now lol
Ohhh and the UNROOT newer "easy" link doesn't work. says to tell an admin...not sure about that.
u also need the newest simcard for the wifi calling to work as well
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hmmm kies said I could update it through there...so the phone is on the charger now before i start.
I havent rooted yet bc I wanted to get the 2.3.6 to make sure wifi calling works. I'll update, then root...oh...the HOW TO ROOT section has whatever PDA in it to use, will that work with 2.3.6?
Glad i remembered to ask that now lol
Ohhh and the UNROOT newer "easy" link doesn't work. says to tell an admin...not sure about that.
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yes when you flash the recover in odin you select it under pda and let it finish and reboot.. the oneclick rooting method doesnt work with the new 2.3.6.. also not sure which easy unroot method youre talking about but if its the zedomax rom i suggest staying away from it because others have reported that after flashing it the phone was no longer recognize by the computer or odin best way to go back to stock is to flash the stock 2.3.6 md5 with odin found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350360.. Good luck hope you enjoy
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yes when you flash the recover in odin you select it under pda and let it finish and reboot.. the oneclick rooting method doesnt work with the new 2.3.6.. also not sure which easy unroot method youre talking about but if its the zedomax rom i suggest staying away from it because others have reported that after flashing it the phone was no longer recognize by the computer or odin best way to go back to stock is to flash the stock 2.3.6 md5 with odin found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350360.. Good luck hope you enjoy
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alrighty so just to clarify for my silly girly little self here, i can just use the same links provided in the OP for how to root. No extras or different versions of recovery or SU needed for 2.3.6?
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u also need the newest simcard for the wifi calling to work as well
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Yea thanks. I called and hounded them about it and she kept saying i have the most recent....but we all know just how much reps know....so do you know if there are any ways to tell?
I shall google that in the mean time while i wait for replies
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Yea thanks. I called and hounded them about it and she kept saying i have the most recent....but we all know just how much reps know....so do you know if there are any ways to tell?
I shall google that in the mean time while i wait for replies
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take out ur sim card the back ull see the the gold square is small and dont take up half the sim card...and there should be a code on it that says tm with numbers if it has that ur all good
mightymike889 said:
take out ur sim card the back ull see the the gold square is small and dont take up half the sim card...and there should be a code on it that says tm with numbers if it has that ur all good
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sweet I'm golden
Aaaaand now it says no server found when it gets to about 14% downloaded. wtf
katiecakez said:
alrighty so just to clarify for my silly girly little self here, i can just use the same links provided in the OP for how to root. No extras or different versions of recovery or SU needed for 2.3.6?
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yep u can still use the same files in the how to thread the clockwork recovery and superuser might be older versions i think but you can update the clockwork recovery with rom manager just make sure you choose the 1 that says samsung t-mobile galaxy s2 and can update the superuser in the market.. oh and when you first flash the su file in recover it might not stick the first time but dont worry just keep flashing it til it completes some ppl have said it sticks even if it doesnt complete but i just keep flashing til it did ive gotten it to finish on the second or third time whenever it didnt stick the first try
woot. rooted and su installed and running. Now to find a rom I like...
katiecakez said:
woot. rooted and su installed and running. Now to find a rom I like...
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use dewizz...they r going to have a nice update soon too
I'm actually trying to decide between zombie and seanster...
I need wifi calling and wifi mms and sms and basically everything wifi with awesome battery life. I keep hearing there are issues with mms with most rome except for zombie but seanster might have better battery life.
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Whoever said odin is just used to flash recovery's and kernels doesn't know what they are talking about. I would say use odin to do the 2.3.6 update because it will update ALL of your firmware and not just the rom.
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Whoever said odin is just used to flash recovery's and kernels doesn't know what they are talking about. I would say use odin to do the 2.3.6 update because it will update ALL of your firmware and not just the rom.
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Well I already let kies update it last night and it rooted now. I'm just searching for a rom I like.
Is it a problem I let kies update me to 2.3.6?
Hello people
I'm a user of the Arc s and who has spent over 5 hrs trying to root my phone but with no luck,
I've tried every way of rooting I could find but they ether don't work or I couldn't download the required files.
Meaning when I try and download the flashtools, A i don't know which one if the correct link because theres like 600 links or something and, B the person who uploaded the files had to use a server with a 1 download a hr limet and I'm NOT paying anything or signing up to the hosting place.
When I try one of the easy ways, like the one click app way they don't do anything, like i get cmd popping up for like 2 seconds then closing but nothing happens.
Just so you guys know, I'm not a noob. I have done these things before on different phones, but A it's been a long time scenes I've rooted anything before and B my Arc needs to be rooted in a very strange way which I've never seen before.
So the bottom line is i need help, can anyone help? anything would be useful.
Flashtool has 3 links on the main page ...
http://androxyde.github.com/
All 3 worked fine for me. Let's start there
What build are you on? If it is .62/69 then the one click method its never going to work.
If on .42 then the one click will work
if on ics the easy rooting will work add I have used them both.
Flashtools look for version .7.0.1
When using three one click rooting phone needs to be powered on. Connect via usb run file via PC then follow the promts on screen.
I an not in front of PC so cant post links.
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I think im on build 4.1.K.0.5 if that helps
alex ainsley said:
I think im on build 4.1.K.0.5 if that helps
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Sorry not sure what this is... Is it gb 2.3.4
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oh I throught you ment somthing els, I'm on ice 4.0.3
ics sorry, dam auto correct
You can use the easy rooting method with ics,I have used it my self.
Look in Dev section for past by doomlord follow his instructions carefully.
You phone switched on with debug enabled and connectEd in mtp mode.
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Ok i will do that later. one thing I would like to add is that in all the time I've been using android, I've never had to do anything with unlocking bootloaders.
but I'll come to that after I'm rooted.
Ok well I'm just having bad day,
I've tryed this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038
and It doesn't work, I just get waiting for device and nothing happens. I've waited like 30min with nothing. and yes I have got usb debugging on and unknown sources on aswell.
Any ideas on what can be wrong?
ok I've had a bit more luck, I've found the newer version of the program and now it runs through the process but it just fails, I don't get root when the program sas it's fished :S.
now whats going wrong?
Ok I've changed tack, I've tried the flashtools metherd but when I try that it gives me another ******* error. It can't mount the system.
I'm really stuck HELP?
I'm my time of using android I've never had a device this hard to root in my life !!!
alex ainsley said:
ok I've had a bit more luck, I've found the newer version of the program and now it runs through the process but it just fails, I don't get root when the program sas it's fished :S.
now whats going wrong?
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newer version of the program?? link me the link, let me check
if you are on ICS, the link you posted before should work for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, i don't think there is any newer version.. are you on stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 ?
imkid5359 said:
newer version of the program?? link me the link, let me check
if you are on ICS, the link you posted before should work for you, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1601038, i don't think there is any newer version.. are you on stock ICS firmware 4.1.A.0.562 ?
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Everyone is quoting these firmware numbers and I don't know where I can check my version ???
also the one click root also gives me a lot of errors + the can't mount system :S.
alex ainsley said:
Everyone is quoting these firmware numbers and I don't know where I can check my version ???
also the one click root also gives me a lot of errors + the can't mount system :S.
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sorry I forgot to send you the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320350
All those numbers are found in phone settings scroll to bottom and select about phone there you will find the build number which is the firmware
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It almost sounds like your on GB... seriously. Press Menu - Settings - About (scroll to the bottom you'll have the version of Android you're running)
Ok well I know for a fact I'm on ics and I'm on the latest version of Sony official ics.
Then the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330314
works like a charm and it's easy as hell.
Thats the one I tried at the start. I still get the can't mount system error.
Theres probably something simple that I'm missing but I have no clue what it could be.
So Im definitely a noob and I rooted my Bell Samsung Galaxy Note 2 but later on I installed Jelly Bam to my phone hoping it would give me the 4.1.2 jelly bean firmware. After Installing Jelly Bam I realized that now I have no MOBILE NETWORK CONNECTION.. I really want to just uninstall Jelly Bam and go back to the way I first had my Note 2. Ive tried unrooting and returning to stock by Odin3 1.85 but whenever I put my phone into download mode and plug it into the computer it doesn't recognize it. PLEASE HELP.
what do you mean by "no MOBILE NETWORK CONNECTION"?
have you checked Settings->About device and Settings->About device->Status? what are the values there?
what's the JellyBam you've tried? the one in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35054812&postcount=331 seems to indicate it's not for you... Unfortunately sammobile.com doesn't show any firmware for Bell or even Canada; I don't suppose you remember what was the original version on the phone?...
primusmagestri said:
what do you mean by "no MOBILE NETWORK CONNECTION"?
have you checked Settings->About device and Settings->About device->Status? what are the values there?
what's the JellyBam you've tried? the one in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35054812&postcount=331 seems to indicate it's not for you... Unfortunately sammobile.com doesn't show any firmware for Bell or even Canada; I don't suppose you remember what was the original version on the phone?...
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Yes, thanks I found the original firmware online but I havent found a good way to install it. Odin isnt recognizing my phone.
1stclasshylton said:
Yes, thanks I found the original firmware online but I havent found a good way to install it. Odin isnt recognizing my phone.
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try change the usb cable, make sure use the back panel usb port from pc, not the front one, make sure u installed the samsung usb driver, if still cant mount the device, use mobile odin to flash it
emprize said:
try change the usb cable, make sure use the back panel usb port from pc, not the front one, make sure u installed the samsung usb driver, if still cant mount the device, use mobile odin to flash it
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1stclasshylton said:
Yes, thanks I found the original firmware online but I havent found a good way to install it. Odin isnt recognizing my phone.
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is the origonal firmware you found for USA AT & T as well ?
If so where did you find it?
Could you post a link or message me the details?
plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I am in a similiar situation.
upgraded to custom firmware and now my phone wont recognize I have a SIM card installed.
I just want to go back to stock, if possible.
Can you please post link to origonal firmware?
thanks
I recently upgraded to this wonderful phone, the I747, but it's so bloated I'd like to get rid of a few apps. Will someone please direct me to the easiest thread to root my phone please and thank you!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
Lots of info here, check it out, read everything 3 times so u are comfortable with it!! Good luck!
Download Odin
Download pre-rooted stock ROM
Flash it thru Odin
Done.
If you want to keep going further.
Once rooted
Download Goo.IM app from market
Flash Team Win Recovery Project recovery thru the app
And start flashing ROMs.
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easiest and safest way to root with no hustle, worrying or getting your hands dirty with clockworkmod recovery as in flashing using clockworkMod recovery which is easy but for newbies i recommend casual Root Developed/credit to/by Adam Outlier
follow the link below
http://www.pcnexus.net/2013/03/how-to-root-at-samsung-galaxy-s3-i747-with-casual.html
its not a thread but its also really helpful ....................happy rooting
if yu brick your phone MobileTechVideos.com is there for yu
down below is a thread LINK that contains everything yu want/need to know about rooting
FOR AT&T GALAXY S3 i747
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839
please follow everything that is stated on that thread PLZZZ dont skip or leave any detail because that can cost yu a new phone or money even your WARRANTY FOR YOUR PHONE ............AGAIN HAPPY ROOTING
Synergy Rom 4.1.2 w/ Ziggy kernel using ATT GALAXY S3
BIG Noob Questions
Hi, I am unfamiliar with Samsung Phones. I currently have a LG phone without all this stuff about variants. I have a Rogers phone but I am unlocking it to run on Telus. That said can I run a Telus rooted firmware? Or does it not really matter what firmware is on the phone. Is it worth while to update the radio?
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks for any answers that you can give.
daroco said:
Hi, I am unfamiliar with Samsung Phones. I currently have a LG phone without all this stuff about variants. I have a Rogers phone but I am unlocking it to run on Telus. That said can I run a Telus rooted firmware? Or does it not really matter what firmware is on the phone. Is it worth while to update the radio?
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks for any answers that you can give.
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Then you might want to go ask in the LG forums.
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jayRokk said:
Then you might want to go ask in the LG forums.
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Sorry the question was not specific enough. I was only saying I currently have a LG phone. The questions were regarding the SGSIII.
thanks.
daroco said:
Sorry the question was not specific enough. I was only saying I currently have a LG phone. The questions were regarding the SGSIII.
thanks.
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Telus firmware with Telus phone
Regers firmware with Rogers phone
ATT firmware with ATT phone.
Just change the APNs to the desired network and you should be fine.
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DMF1977, I tried your way. I downloaded Odin and root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar. As soon as I loaded the root66 file, I didn't even get a chance to hit start, both times Odin froze. Then I saw "Check MD5....Do not unplug the cable...Please wait". I had no choice but to shut my phone down because Odin froze and wasn't doing anything. I tried it twice. Then after I unplugged and shut my phone down I saw this in the box " root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid. Checking MD5 finished successfully. Leave CS..."
I remember last year having a problem with Odin conflicting with something on my laptop when I rooted my Captivate. I ended up having to root it a different way.
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DMF1977, I tried your way. I downloaded Odin and root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar. As soon as I loaded the root66 file, I didn't even get a chance to hit start, both times Odin froze. Then I saw "Check MD5....Do not unplug the cable...Please wait". I had no choice but to shut my phone down because Odin froze and wasn't doing anything. I tried it twice. Then after I unplugged and shut my phone down I saw this in the box " root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid. Checking MD5 finished successfully. Leave CS..."
I remember last year having a problem with Odin conflicting with something on my laptop when I rooted my Captivate. I ended up having to root it a different way.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
This is the method that I used back when I first rooted... I don't know if its the best/easiest way, but as long as u follow the directions, it's simple enough. I had zero issues..
DMF1977 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
This is the method that I used back when I first rooted... I don't know if its the best/easiest way, but as long as u follow the directions, it's simple enough. I had zero issues..
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It was easy except when Odin froze. I've seen other people have issues with Odin and Kies conflicting. Everything else on the computer was shut down when I did this.
southernblonde said:
It was easy except when Odin froze. I've seen other people have issues with Odin and Kies conflicting. Everything else on the computer was shut down when I did this.
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I'm sorry, I don't know how else to help, other than try again or try a different method. I've heard casual was pretty easy, but I couldn't get it to work, so I went a different way.
Anyone else feel free to chime in here?? Lol...
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I'm sorry, I don't know how else to help, other than try again or try a different method. I've heard casual was pretty easy, but I couldn't get it to work, so I went a different way.
Anyone else feel free to chime in here?? Lol...
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I uninstalled kies just in case but this worked for me (all three methods work) but this was the easiest as far as time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189536
southernblonde said:
I recently upgraded to this wonderful phone, the I747, but it's so bloated I'd like to get rid of a few apps. Will someone please direct me to the easiest thread to root my phone please and thank you!
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Use Chainfires CF-Auto-Root here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
I uninstalled my USBs, rebooted and reinstalled the samsung drivers and then Odin finally worked. Woot! Easy, easy! Thank you everyone!
southernblonde said:
I uninstalled my USBs, rebooted and reinstalled the samsung drivers and then Odin finally worked. Woot! Easy, easy! Thank you everyone!
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Good to hear!! Now it's time to get rom'd up!!