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Tutorial -> Howto root your SGS the easy way (without software and still keep all your data and settings)
Because the lack of good tutorials i decided to write my own! (for n00bs)
This method will keep all your data and settings! this means the phone will not be factory resetted.
You won't need the Android SDK tools to go in recovery mode! or use Odin3
Reported to work on all firmwares!* (even simlocked devices and phones with voodoo fix etc) but use at your own risk! (it is pretty safe and foolproof!)
If you wan't to unroot (to avoid waranty problems) you can unroot your phone!
* This method is not working for Froyo 2.2 roms but if you do wan't to root JPH 2.2 click here! (Respect for Chainfire!)
* For people that don't have the 3 button combo i made a small script to boot in to recovery. See tutorial below
!!! Disclaimer: If you brick your phone it's your own problem! But it is fairly safe because you can still reflash your phone with Odin3
Only root your phone if you feel the need to! (like applying the lagfix or for use with certain backup apps)
ROOT includes:
- Superuser 2.3.6.1
- Busybox 1.16.0 (for use with Titanium Backup)
Automated Method!
This method works for phones with and without the 3 button combo!
Rooting works on the following models:
- I9000
- I9000M
- I9000B
- I9000T
- SGH-T959
- I5800
- I5801
Howto (un)root:
1. Download SGS Eclair Easy Rooting.zip
2. Unzip the directory somewhere
3. Open start.bat
4. Follow instructions
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Manual Method!
Howto (un)root:
1. Download:
- 2.1 update.zip (For - I9000, I9000M, I9000B, I9000T, SGH-T959, I5800, I5801)
- UnRoot update.zip (this will remove your root completely and doesn't leave a trace!)
2. Put update.zip to root of /sdcard (not /sdcard/sd) (not on the physical SD card but the Internal SD card/Phone Memory)
3. Turn off phone
4. Hold down volume up + home button + power (tip: release the power button for half a second when you see the samsung logo)
Note: If you don't have the 3 button combo use the tutorial below (steps 4a - 4g).
5. Phone will reboot into recovery mode
6. Wait until you see the Recovery Screen and then release the buttons
7. With the volume down key go to the option: "apply: /sdcard/update.zip"
8. Press the home button
9. Phone will start updating
10. Phone reboots... and there you go! your phone is (un)rooted!
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For people that don't have the 3 button combo i made a script and a quick tutorial for doing it with ADB
ADB reboot recovery:
4a) Download the easy reboot recovery.zip script and unzip it somewhere
4b) In your phone's settings make sure USB Debugging is on (in settings -> applications -> development)
4c) Connect phone with USB cable to pc
4d) Wait until all the drivers are installed
4e) Start reboot recovery.bat
4f) The phone will now start in recovery
4g) Follow step 7 of the normal tutorial
- If this does not work make sure USB debuging is enabled, kies is totally closed, the phone is connected and all the drivers are installed
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FAQ!
Busybox FAQ
Lot's of people are asking about busybox. busybox is included in the update.zip. But it's not the latest version! See how you can get the correct version.
To update manually to the latest version:
1. Search market for: "Busybox or "Busy box"
2. Install busybox app
3. Update trough app
4. Press update in app
5. Accept Superuser request
6. Busybox is now updated and installed in system/xbin!
If you want to use Titanium Backup (it is recomended to use the busybox that comes with titanium backup)
1. Install Titanium Backup
2. Open Titanium Backup
3. Press the "Problems?" button
4. Press "Yes, do it"
5. Titanium Backup will now download and install the required busybox version
If you want to use a lagfix!
- Both the OneClickLagFix and CFLagFix 1.80 automatically push the correct BusyBox version to your phone
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General FAQ:
- Help i get a status 7 error message!
This is because of your CSC! flash another CSC and you can root your phone! how? use the search button!
- I can't root because it the update.zip fails to apply in recovery mode and i have android 2.1:
This is because you are using a open CSC or a branded phone. So in order to fix this you need to reflash your firmware with the standard CSC and not a localized one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787163 Check this thread to change your CSC!
Reported CSC's that have rootprotection (if you have a root protected csc please report it):
- CSC_I9000OLBJG4
- CSC_I9000GVODDJG1
Reported working CSC's (report if yours is working)
- CSC_I9000OXAJM1
- CSC_I9000OXXJM1
- CSC_I9000ODDJG4
- CSC_I9000OJPJG1
- CSC_I9000GVD2JM3
Right now i can't do much about it since i have no rootprotected phone to make a workaround.... so small request lend or sponsor me a root protected phone
- If you are having problems please post your phones firmware and csc version (you can check it by typing *#1234#)
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Updates!
UPDATES:
24-08-10: Superuser 2.3.4! (update the su binary through the app!)
27-08-10: Added easy reboot recovery script throug ADB for people that don't have the 3 button combo!
29-08-10: Included correct su binary
02-09-10: Added FAQ
09-09-10: Updated Superuser to 2.3.6.1
14-09-10: Added UnRoot update.zip! This will remove the ROOT completely and doesn't leave a trace! (same steps to unroot as to root just use different update.zip) (please delete update.zip after usage)
14-09-10: Updated Busybox to 1.16.0 for use with Titanium Backup
19-09-10: Added automated method! Very easy and usable for every n00b
19-09-10: Added topic to the Vibrant section with automated method!
20-09-10: Added support for I5801
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Feel free to comment! or BUY me a BEER by clicking here!
I will stick this for now, but will review it's sticky status as comments come in regarding this guide.
EDIT: Note, I make no claim to the correctness of this guide. I expect senior members to verify and comment on it's correctness, and/or propose additions/changes to it's content.
It is the correct method, and works with ALL firmware, not just JG5..
There are two other methods here but this is definitely a working approach for (just about) every firmware.
I know! But those methods are not very clear for beginners (like me)
That's why i came up with this method! It's easy to apply and it won't factory reset your phone!
should be /sdcard and not /sddata
BackfireNL said:
I know! But those methods are not very clear for beginners (like me)
That's why i came up with this method! It's easy to apply and it won't factory reset your phone!
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I added it here (since the procedure is identical to flashing a custom ROM, there wasn't much to change)
Edit: Sorry dat ik zo langzaam was met reageren op je PM. Maar je hebt het duidelijk wel snel zelf gevonden ;-)
Darkstriker said:
I added it here (since the procedure is identical to flashing a custom ROM, there wasn't much to change)
Edit: Sorry dat ik zo langzaam was met reageren op je PM. Maar je hebt het duidelijk wel snel zelf gevonden ;-)
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Cool! Your thread is very helpfull! This is just a foolproof tutorial howto root your SGS (for dummies like me)
offtopic: Geeft niet! het is me gelukt! nu nog een grotere SD kaart en ff die "lagfix" erop knallen! Standaard rom is voor de rest prima!
Uhm.. could a mod update the title to [TUT] Howto root your SGS I9000 the easy way (for dummies) (still keep all your data and settings)
This is the method ive alwaas used as its the simplest and i didnt know how to use adb,decent of you to post it up for the new guys-I only got around to learning how to use adb last night and its quite a hassle first time.
sammy555 said:
This is the method ive alwaas used as its the simplest and i didnt know how to use adb,decent of you to post it up for the new guys-I only got around to learning how to use adb last night and its quite a hassle first time.
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I wish somebody would write a good tutorial for that! (not that i already searched for a good tut.)
I will start trying using adb as soon as i'm going to apply the lag/speedfix!
But first i need a bigger SD card!
That sounds like an interesting topic to add to my FAQ.
I'll try to fit it into the second post ;-)
Darkstriker said:
That sounds like an interesting topic to add to my FAQ.
I'll try to fit it into the second post ;-)
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That would be pretttty nice! Many beginners would benefit from that!
It makes modding your phone a lot easier!
This is the method I've used and continue to use to root my phone.
Worked a treat on my SGS with stock JF3 firmware.
Thanks!
BackfireNL said:
Tutorial -> Howto root your SGS the easy way (without software and still keep all your data and settings)
Because the lack of good tutorials i decided to write my own! (for n00bs)
This method will keep all your data and settings! this means the phone will not be factory resetted.
You won't need the Android SDK tools to go in recovery mode! or use Odin3
The method is tested on a Dutch SGS with firmware I9000XWJG5 (no simlock)
Reported to work on all firmwares! but use at your own risk! (it is pretty safe and foolproof!)
!!! Disclaimer: If you brick your phone it's your own problem! But it is fairly safe because you can still reflash your phone with Odin3
Only root your phone if you feel the need to! (like applying the lagfix)
Steps:
1. Download: update.zip (got it from samdroid.net)
2. Put update.zip to root of /sdcard (not /sdcard/sd)
3. Remove simcard and SD card (just to be sure)
4. Hold down volume up + home button + power
5. Phone will reboot into recovery mode
6. Wait until you see the Recovery Screen and then release the buttons
7. With the volume down key go to the option: "apply: /sdcard/update.zip"
8. Press the home button
9. Phone will start updating
10. Phone reboots... and there you go! your phone is rooted!
Feel free to comment!
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Points to raise:
1. You don't have to remove the SIM or SD card
2. You need to put some instruction for the installation of busybox, for example:
adb shell
su
< on the SGS you need to accept the Superuser request >
busybox --install -s /system/xbin
damianarnold said:
Points to raise:
1. You don't have to remove the SIM or SD card
2. You need to put some instruction for the installation of busybox, for example:
adb shell
su
< on the SGS you need to accept the Superuser request >
busybox --install -s /system/xbin
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Edited point 1.
And about busybox! busybox is already installed when you apply the update.zip!
If you wan't to update busybox or install it you can use the Busybox app from the market! (search busybox or busy box)
Then accept the superuser request!
BackfireNL said:
Edited point 1.
And about busybox! busybox is already installed when you apply the update.zip!
If you wan't to update busybox or install it you can use the Busybox app from the market! (search busybox or busy box)
Then accept the superuser request!
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Busybox is on the media but it isn't installed, if you don't do a 'proper' install you have to prefix every command with 'busybox' ie. 'busybox cp' to copy. Installing busybox into that directory ensures that all the busybox (standard linux commands) are present making life considerably easier for the various shell scripts that are available for the SGS.
BackfireNL said:
I wish somebody would write a good tutorial for that! (not that i already searched for a good tut.)
I will start trying using adb as soon as i'm going to apply the lag/speedfix!
But first i need a bigger SD card!
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To be honest its easier to find a video on you tube.
this method is by far the cleanest and simplest way, just the way it should be
hi all....total Android noob here...
after a lot of research and some 'should i or shouldn't i' episodes, i've successfully rooted my wonder in order to flash to cm9. along the way i've discovered that it is 'desirable' to have cwm 6 installed first.
from what i understand, there are 2(?) ways of doing this...either via stock recovery in the ADB(?) shell or via ODIN...
ODIN *seems* to be the preferred method though. but here lies my problem.....i can't get it to work...i've found several links to download odin, and several links to download cwm 6.....also several different sets of instructions as to how to actually do it.....
it would really help if i had one set of downloads for odin and cwm 6 and one set of step by step, clear, precise, tried and tested instructions....
i've also tried nandroid backup as a 'partial' alternative to cwm 6, but it's not compatible with my phone.
additional info (if needed).....
os version - gingerbread 2.3.5
carrier - 3UK
kernel version - 2.6.35.7-perf-I8150XXK18-CL604835
[email protected] #3
many thanks in advance.....
Keith
Here is the way to flash CWM6 using Odin, if you wanna flash CWM5 just use the md5&ops files for CWM5, which you may need to find them somewhere
1. Download Odin & Ancora.ops & recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5
2. Enable USB Debugging in Setting-Application- Development
3. Open Odin.
- Select the ops file, and enable one package in options
- then load the md5(recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5) file with the One Package button.
- put ur phone it into download mode, first turn off phone, then hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button for a while.
- Phone will turn on and show some screen, then you plug in usb cable (it may look for the driver through Windows Update so please enable your computer's Internet connection).
Get the files (please find Odin from somewhere else): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
Good luck and sorry for my bad English~
THESE STEPS NEEDS ROOT & BUSYBOX, DOESN'T NEED PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULT, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
-go here http://www.mediafire.com/?6wkwiko5gmqhuyr link by acro68 the author of W's CM9 and who made CWM possible to our device
-download and extract it..
-put the recovery.img in /mnt/sdcard
-download "Terminal Emulator" by Jack in market (FREE OF COURSE)
-open it then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13" then click enter <~ THAT IS "0" (ZERO) not "O" word..
-then some text will show in bottom
-exit terminal.. check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up botton, home button, and power button pressed together.. until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) n down (down) vol button and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
HAPPY FLASHING
*I'm not responsible if your phone bricked*
thank you both for your responses....greatly appreciated....
i thought i'd try IvanKurnia's method first as i thought it looked the easiest
it worked first time i'm happy to report........
i can finally feel a dose of CM9 goodness coming on.....yaay..lol
keithross39 said:
thank you both for your responses....greatly appreciated....
i thought i'd try IvanKurnia's method first as i thought it looked the easiest
it worked first time i'm happy to report........
i can finally feel a dose of CM9 goodness coming on.....yaay..lol
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You are always welcome...Glad to hear that...Good luck to your CM9 ^^ Now we got more choices of CM9 since quite a number of people had ported AOKP and some other builds to it
MyDeSTiNaTe said:
2. Open Odin.
- Select the ops file, and enable one package in options
- then load the md5(recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.2-ancora.tar.md5) file with the One Package button.
- put ur phone it into download mode, first turn off phone, then hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button for a while.
- Phone will turn on and show some screen, then you plug in usb cable (it may look for the driver through Windows Update so please enable your computer's Internet connection)
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did you forget to add -enable the "USB Debugging" on Setting-?
if you're gonna flashing stock rom with ODIN, you're not gonna need USB Debugging setting..
but if recovery, you need it..
IvanKurnia said:
did you forget to add -enable the "USB Debugging" on Setting-?
if you're gonna flashing stock rom with ODIN, you're not gonna need USB Debugging setting..
but if recovery, you need it..
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Oh yea, thanks for reminding, I always enabled it so I forgot to mention that
Hi,
how can I know if CWM6 is compatible with my kernel?
Thanks a lot.
Model code: GT-I8150
Android version: 2.3.6
Version base band: I8150XXKL3
Kernel version: [email protected] #3
Build version: GINGERBREAD.XXLA2
as far as I know, recovery has it's own kernel..
Hi all...installed CM9 last night...all went well....
Have noticed that there's no Task Manager or Media Player Apps....is it just that I'm looking right at them and not recognizing them for what they are, or are they not included in the build?....if they're not included, which 3rd party apps would you recommend for use instead?.....
Also, for information, I had ONE minor glitch occurrence when using the camera.....as follows...
Started camera app..
Changed from primary to secondary (self portrait) camera...
Changed the exposure setting to +2....
App force closed.....
Apart from that, no other issues to report.....
A big thanks to everybody involved for taking the Galaxy W and producing such a fantastic alternative to 'stock'.....
PS......will cm10 be ported to the W?....lol...(got the Modding bug now . )
Sent from my GT-I8150 using xda app-developers app
Hi again....can confirm that the force close camera issue (as described above), is a continuing problem on all increments of exposure compensation setting. With that in mind, is there a 3rd party camera app available that has the same functionality as the installed app but without the gimmicks?......
As mentioned before, CM9 really is a welcome step up from the 'stock' OS, so if the camera issue is the only issue with CM9, it's still worth 'taking that leap'.....
Once again, many thanks for the work put in on this....Keith
Sent from my GT-I8150 with CM9 using xda app-developers app
better you post that on "CyanogenMod 9 bug report & discussion thread" by THE-E.. so then the bug will added to the list
CM9 very good right if there weren't any bugs..
IvanKurnia said:
THESE STEPS NEEDS ROOT & BUSYBOX, DOESN'T NEED PC & ODIN..
FOR BEST RESULT, UPDATE YOUR SUPERUSER.APK, SU BINARY, AND BUSYBOX
-go here http://www.mediafire.com/?6wkwiko5gmqhuyr link by acro68 the author of W's CM9 and who made CWM possible to our device
-download and extract it..
-put the recovery.img in /mnt/sdcard
-download "Terminal Emulator" by Jack in market (FREE OF COURSE)
-open it then type "su" and click enter
-allow root access..
-then type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13" then click enter <~ THAT IS "0" (ZERO) not "O" word..
-then some text will show in bottom
-exit terminal.. check the recovery by turning off the device then turn on with volume up botton, home button, and power button pressed together.. until "Galaxy W" screen shows up, release the power button only.. then you will enter CWM
-navigate with up (up) n down (down) vol button and home keys (select) and power (back) and click "reboot system now" to reboot
HAPPY FLASHING
*I'm not responsible if your phone bricked*
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It worked great, thanks a lot!
I would just suggest to add the following step BEFORE flashing CWM6, in order to have a backup of the existing recovery image:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/mybackup.img
[.::MDT::.] said:
It worked great, thanks a lot!
I would just suggest to add the following step BEFORE flashing CWM6, in order to have a backup of the existing recovery image:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 of=/sdcard/mybackup.img
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yes.. add it.. don't forget to access root first by typing "su"
IvanKurnia said:
yes.. add it.. don't forget to access root first by typing "su"
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Actually it worked for me even without typing "su" before...
[.::MDT::.] said:
Actually it worked for me even without typing "su" before...
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what?! without typing "su" you will not be able to access root..
eh, did you have your USB Debugging enabled? maybe because of it..
Moving CWM6 backups to PC
Hi guys, I have a question here. How can I move my backups I created using CWM6 to a PC so I can free up my internal sd space? I don't think those folders on clockworkmod\backup are full backups because the blob folder is much larger.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy W I8150, CWM 6.0.1.2, CM9 Alpha7.
buruguduy said:
Hi guys, I have a question here. How can I move my backups I created using CWM6 to a PC so I can free up my internal sd space? I don't think those folders on clockworkmod\backup are full backups because the blob folder is much larger.
I'm using Samsung Galaxy W I8150, CWM 6.0.1.2, CM9 Alpha7.
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just copy or cut the "clockworkmod" folder, to prevent file corrupt, rar or zip it.. if want to restore, copy or cut back to your SD..
safe backup
IvanKurnia said:
just copy or cut the "clockworkmod" folder, to prevent file corrupt, rar or zip it.. if want to restore, copy or cut back to your SD..
safe backup
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did you already tried it? if i cut it manually from my phone, is there a risk CWM would be corrupted? sorry noob here..
buruguduy said:
did you already tried it? if i cut it manually from my phone, is there a risk CWM would be corrupted? sorry noob here..
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have already and safe.. BUT:
-make sure your USB Cable is still in good condition.. if you are not sure, DO NOT MOVE CABLE WHILE COPYING FILES..
-you had fast enough PC.. DO NOT COPY FILES WHILE LAGGING
-NO VIRUS ON YOUR PC..
-make sure NO SOFTWARE BLOCKING YOUR PHONE DRIVER..
-if you backup to external sd, BETTER USE CARD READER TO COPY THOSE FILES TO PC
-IF ZIPPING OR RARING FILES, DP NOT COMPRESS LIKE CRAZY (COMPRESS NORMAL OR JUST STORE -without compression-)
-always reject/unmount removeable drive TO PREVENT CORRUPT FILES ON YOUR SD, USB, OR ETC..
safe backup
Hello Dear XDA members
first i would like to thank the communtiy for helping us with knowledge and tools to freedom , its sad that i made an account seeking help while its should be making account to help but please bare with me for a while and i hope you can help me..
The Problem :
I bought enjoy 10 plus tablet , from MSI , on the first day wanted to root , so i looked here once and i found an msi tablet enjoy 10 custom img with root and no bloatware.
i downloaded that one , putted it on my SDCARD and its flashed up without problem.
problem was it was for enjoy 10 not enjoy 10 plus <-- it did matter after all , touch screen not working , Vol Plus became down , and down became up . recovery i cant use any touch buttons to restore only up and down , WIFi Disabled , error when enable and rediasble its self , same with bluetooth.
and whats worse that rooted .img doesnt even have file manager to install some apk that might help , i cant even install any apks , no internets and no file manager to access apk in sdcards.
i reputted the orignal firmware from the website back hopeing to flash it , its gave me invalid firmware wana delete ? <--
then i relised after flashing that firmware that was here for enjoy 10 not plus , its changed my model from ENJOY 10 PLUS t ENJOY 10 ONLY.
i barley found mouse to work with the tablet , iam using mouse now , i cant use keyboard cause the tablet gona crash , because the firmware now cant even read the battery i have to put the ac adapter to make it work , any more powerfull electricty and its will shutdown .
so in over all :
Touch not working
Battrey not Active its 0 % forever
Wifi : Error Cant send or recive data
Bluetooth: Error cant send or receive data
No Download mode
No recovery mode
only Factory mode and i formatted thru the option in setting and recover but its the same firmware and same errors.
PS: Mods if this was posted in wrong forum please feel free to move it or anything its up to you.
Sorry but i really do seek help , i didnt use it but only for 2 days.
Thank you XDA
Q8-Azure
================= EDIT IMPORTANT :
Only Enjoy 10 NOT PLUS firmwares didnt give me invalid firmware however updates is failling , if u can just advice or guide me how to change the model of my tablet back to enjoy 10 plus maybe i can flash it back , i have downlloaded the msi adb drivers its working but my tablet still not recgonized because rockusb cannot be recognized at all , the usb power off driver.
i think it is bad
I am using the translation site because it is not good at English
I'll expand the official site in advance update.img
Please connect the mouse using the USB host cable first.
Please enable USB debugging and.
I placed at the top of the SD card and misc.img recovery.img and boot.img and the expanded.
ADB struck with these commands
ADB shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/misc.img of=/dev/mtd/mtd0 bs=4096
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/mtd/mtd3 bs=4096
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/mtd/mtd2 bs=4096
sync
sync
sync
Then I restart.
Boot in recovery and restart in this state
I want to press the volume up button while pressing the power button.
If you do not come out, etc. Please try pressing and holding.
"Andoroid recovery menu 3e"
Enter this menu
Press the power button while holding down the volume up and volume down while you have selected "reboot" and.
After that you can restore if so how to update the official site.
To get the Root will
ttp://stnzone.com/gboard/blog/?id=1777
It is possible under the procedure of this site.
Are you able to translate Google Translate if you can not read Hangul.
I translated to Japanese using this site so Japanese.
Please do your best
problem rooting msi 10 plus?
NETWING125 said:
I am using the translation site because it is not good at English
I'll expand the official site in advance update.img
Please connect the mouse using the USB host cable first.
Please enable USB debugging and.
I placed at the top of the SD card and misc.img recovery.img and boot.img and the expanded.
ADB struck with these commands
ADB shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/misc.img of=/dev/mtd/mtd0 bs=4096
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/mtd/mtd3 bs=4096
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/mtd/mtd2 bs=4096
sync
sync
sync
Then I restart.
Boot in recovery and restart in this state
I want to press the volume up button while pressing the power button.
If you do not come out, etc. Please try pressing and holding.
"Andoroid recovery menu 3e"
Enter this menu
Press the power button while holding down the volume up and volume down while you have selected "reboot" and.
After that you can restore if so how to update the official site.
To get the Root will
ttp://stnzone.com/gboard/blog/?id=1777
It is possible under the procedure of this site.
Are you able to translate Google Translate if you can not read Hangul.
I translated to Japanese using this site so Japanese.
Please do your best
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ok so I just trying to root my msi enjoy 10 plus but its hang on black screen after 2nd or 3rd reboot plz help me about rooting
What kind of situation now?
Is there any authority Root?
If the firmware of enjoy 10 have been applied if
ttp :/ / forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php? t = 1540616
Please obtain root privileges as the description of the first here.
Please tell me now what firmware is or has been applied.
Note: This is an old phone. It's no longer being supported by Samsung, and I see that nobody is selling this phone except for eBay or Amazon. I also have a new phone now and my Discover is simply sitting there for me to have fun with. I won't be actively developing for this phone. However, I will provide support with any issues you may encounter. This thread will be kept here for future reference if anyone needs help.
Update (2022): I am no longer using Android. This is my last update here.Copies of the relevant files are shared in this google drive link:
SGH740M Root Files - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Please thank Ivdoan he is the mastermind behind finding and implementing root for this phone.
Thanks to JohnnyGalto for giving us updated CWM, TWRP, and Partition Tables!
THIS THREAD IS INTENDED TO USE ONLY FOR THE SGH-S730M, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PHONE. I CANNOT CONFIRM THAT IT WILL WORK ON ANY OTHER SGH-S730 VARIANTS, SO USE THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS, OR BRICKING THAT IS A RESULT FROM YOU CHOOSING TO ROOT. HOWEVER, IF YOU SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE, IT CAN BE FIXED VIA CLOCKWORK RECOVERY. WARNING ABOUT USING ODIN: IF YOU ARE A NOOB, ONLY CLICK ON THE BUTTONS I TELL YOU TO CLICK, AND NOTHING ELSE. I ACCIDENTALLY SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE BECAUSE I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON WHILE USING ODIN - AND DONT WANT YOU TO DO THE SAME THING. AND LASTLY, ROOTING AND MODDING THIS PHONE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. SINCE THERE IS NO OFFICIAL WAY TO RETURN TO STOCK, ONCE YOU MODIFY YOUR PHONE: YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN FATE!
IF YOU HAVE THE 730G VARIANT (Tracfone, Net10), GO HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47417608
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Issues and Bugs (Known Problems)
Okay, with deodexing - sometimes the SamsungIME.apk in the /system/app directory can be a pain to deal with! I put a warning in my deodex CWR script that tells about this issue. It does seem to correct itself overtime, so I am not too worried at the moment (but still very annoyed).
Also, it seems that many users have been experiencing strange battery problems (such as the phone suddenly losing half of its charge in 3 minutes). I hope it is an software issue (correctable), or just a battery issue (fixable), rather than a hardware issue (hard to fix).
Rooting, Custom Recovery, and Unbricking Guide (Everyone)
]If you want to root your phone then follow part A.
If you want to root your phone and add custom recovery then follow parts A and B.
If you have soft bricked your phone, then please complete all steps outlined below (if not already done yet).
The tutorial is done on a Windows computer and is meant for a Windows computer. Steps will vary slightly or tremendously if it is done on any other OS.
Part A - Rooting the SGH-S730m
1. Download and install UnlockRoot Free on your PC. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO INSTALL BLOATWARE!!! PLEASE READ SETUP INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!
2. Download and Install Samsung USB Drivers. If it prompts you to reboot for any reason, then reboot your Computer.
3. After all of this is over, you have to prepare yourself for the hardest part of this whole process, and maybe the most complicated dilemma you will ever face in the entirety of your lives.
4. Turn on your phone if it isn't already. Wait for the phone to fully boot.
5. Plug your phone into the computer via USB.
6. Run UnlockRoot on your computer and click the "Root" Button (when it prompts you to install bloatware apps on your device, say no).
DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE UNTIL UnlockRoot SAYS IT IS OK TO DO SO!!!!
Congratulations, you have should now have a rooted SGH-730m in proximity to your hands! :fingers-crossed:
How to verify your 730M is rooted
If by any reason, you feel unsure as to if your phone is actually rooted or not:
Install a root checking app.
These apps will tell you if your phone has root access or not.
Try Root Checker from the Google Play Store.
Install a terminal emulation app.
In these apps, type the command "su" (without quotes). If you get "permission denied" you have not rooted your device. If it prompts you for root privileges (ie a popup appears) then your device is rooted!
Try Terminal Emulator from the Google Play Store.
If you are a n00b (like me occasionally), and you fail to understand why something works, or, the exact opposite: Don't worry! You probably thought the auxiliary headphone jack was the USB port, or, thought you should unplug your phone early, despite me warning you not to do that. That's okay, you can get it fixed.
Part B - Installing a Custom Recovery
If you are not already acquainted with the idea of Custom Android Recovery, don’t be afraid. It allows developers, tweakers and noobs alike to backup, restore, fix, and to install custom ROMs and Kernels designed specifically for their device. It becomes extremely useful, because it allows people to remove “soft bricks†from their devices (which occurs when someone flashes data to the wrong device, or wrong parts of the device respectively).
I know you probably just want to not read this stuff anyways But I need to pay tribute to the developers Ivdoan and JohnnyGalto for there amazing work at compiling these custom binaries for the Samsung Galaxy Discover. Thanks guys.
So, lets get started – shall we?
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YOU MUST ROOT YOUR PHONE BEFORE YOU DO THIS!!!!!
1. Download either the SGH_S730M.CWM_6.0.3.1.custom.recovery.tar.zip or the SGH_S730M.TWRP_2.5.0.0.custom.recovery.tar.zip file, and extract its contents to your desktop (if you don’t know what a desktop is, then please leave. You will probably break your device).
Just to clarify for those noobs out there: CWR stands for “ClockWork Recovery†and TWRP stands for “Team Win Recovery Projectâ€. They both are custom recoveries, and basically do the same thing. Personally, I would recommend the CWR for people that just want simplicity, and the TWRP for people that want more appeal. TWRP for this device is still under development, so be careful!
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2. Then, download the Odin Flashing Program attached to this post. Extract its contents to wherever you find necessary.
DO NOT MESS WITH ODIN! IT IS NOT A TOY! IT CAN BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Odin, is a flashing tool. It is not made to be user friendly, and is meant for people who know how to use it. I will be very blunt by saying that I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU NOT DOING EXACTLY WHAT I TELL YOU! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!
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3. Right Click on Odin, and click “Run as Administrator†(if available).
4. CLICK ON THE PDA BUTTON
5. When the file window appears, browse to the desktop directory (your desktop) and select either the S730M-CWR.tar.md5 or the S730M-TWRP.tar.md5 (depending on what version you downloaded).
6. Now shutdown your phone. Plug your phone into your computer. Boot into download mode by turning on the phone (release the power button as the phone vibrates) and holding the lower volume button and home key. Follow the instructions (press the upper volume button) to continue with download mode.
7. If your phone has been detected by Odin, the proceed.
8. Inside of Odin, press the Start button.
DO NOT DISCONNECT, UNPLUG, PLAY WITH ANY BUTTONS, OR CLICK ANYTHING ON EITHER THE PHONE OR COMPUTER UNTIL ODIN HAS FINISHED FLASHING CLOCKWORK RECOVERY ON YOUR PHONE.
8. To boot into clockwork recovery, hold down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
That should be IT! :highfive:
Part C - Soft Brick Recovery (CWM Recovery Only!)
YOU MUST HAVE A MICRO SD CARD WITH AT LEAST 400 MB OF FREE STORAGE SPACE TO DO THIS!
build.prop restore script
You need busybox installed on your phone in order to use this script! If you dont have busybox, it wont work.
If you messed up your build.prop file (If you did, then you will know that you did), then you can use this script to restore you build.prop file to the original stock format.
1. Download the build.prop restore script, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Place the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro SD Card.
3. Remove the SD card from the computer, and turn off the SGH-S730M.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro SD card into the phone. It should be named SGH-S730M CWR stock build.prop.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see install zip from sdcard as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, click the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the choose zip from sdcard option, and click the power button.
8. If you placed the zip file exactly where I told you to: you should see SGH-S730M CWR stock build.prop as an item. Scroll down to the file and click the power button. Then, when it prompts you to "Confirm Install", scroll down to "Yes - install".
9. Press the power button.
WAIT FOR THE PHONE TO BE 100% DONE EXECUTING THE SCRIP! YOU COULD MESS UP THE PHONE. DO NOT TURN OFF THE PHONE.
Full Restore (If all else fails)
To reduce confusion, please remove any backups that you may already have (which would be funny, you wouldnt have to do this anyways).
1. Download the rooted stock CWM Recovery Image (.zip) from here, to your device (preferably a computer). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677332
2. Extract ALL of the contents of the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro SD Card. The folder should be named "clockworkrecovery".
3. Remove the SD card from the computer, and turn off the SGH-S730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro SD card into the phone.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see backup and restore as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, hit the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the restore option, and click the power button.
8. If you extracted the zip file the exact way I told you to: you should see a menu option. If you didn't do what I told you to, you may see "No files found". If it says "cant mound /sd" (or something similar), you probably have a bad SD Card, or, forgot to put it in correctly.
9. Press the power button.
WAIT FOR THE PHONE TO BE 100% DONE RESTORING YOUR BACKUP TO THE PHONE! YOU COULD HARD BRICK THE PHONE (BECAUSE CWM RECOVERY WRITES TO THE BOOTLOADER). DO NOT TURN OFF THE PHONE. THE PHONE IS NOT FROZEN IF IT WONT RESPOND FOR A WHILE.
10. If you did this correctly, you should have a rooted, and restored SGH-S730m!
Part E - Removing that annoying triangle from the boot sequence
Use the triangleaway script in the attatchments. (triangleaway.zip)
It resets flash counter and resets binary status to official.
Might have to do a factory reset to return current status to official.
Boot your phone into recovery mode
Extract triangleaway.sh from the zip file.
Open up ADB Shell
push triangleaway.sh /tmp
chmod 755 triangleaway.sh
execute triangleaway.sh
Reboot Phone.
Overclocking and Modding (DEVELOPERS ONLY)
SYSTEM MODS
If you don't know what you are doing, then, please don't read any further. its for your own good
The CSC directory can be deleted (and the files in the main /system directory that are associated with it). It does not affect the phone at all. Also, If you go to /system/etc/feature_default.xml you can change the phones features. So far, I have done many tweaks to the Messaging, Phone, Settings, People (Contacts) and Lock screen of the phone! If you are a developer (or tweaker like me), you should be able to enable/disable whatever you like using the feature_default.xml.
Overclocking
FitAmp has made a overclocking script for 1GHz (1000MHz). There is quite a noticeable difference in response, but, the phone still tends to lag a bit. File is attatched to the thread (S730M-OC-1000MHz.zip)
Custom ROMs
Custom ROMS by atmu5fear. All flashable ZIPs. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677332
I'm also making one for the Discover. It should be coming soon.
Please click :good: if it works for you!
Where can I find the OC script? Thanks
evertking said:
Where can I find the OC script? Thanks
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The Script it attached to this post.
Procedures (using ADB)
put boot.img on sdcard:
adb push boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
Then, from adbshell:
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
then reboot device.
shifattk said:
the op of this post decided to dump this thread and developing, so i decided to take over & repost this, as requested by the op.
I will also organize and add more of my stuff. That might take at least a week or so since everything is a mess right now, but i will do it.
***** original thread is here *****
please thank ivdoan he is the mastermind behind finding and implementing root for this phone.
Thanks to johnnygalto for giving us updated cwm, twrp, and partition tables!
issues and bugs (known problems)[
okay, with deodexing - sometimes the samsungime.apk in the /system/app directory can be a pain to deal with! I put a warning in my deodex cwr script that tells about this issue. It does seem to correct itself overtime, so i am not too worried at the moment (but still very annoyed).
Also, it seems that many users have been experiencing strange battery problems (such as the phone suddenly losing half of its charge in 3 minutes). I hope it is an software issue (correctable), or just a battery issue (fixable), rather than a hardware issue (hard to fix).
rooting, custom recovery, and unbricking guide (everyone)
if you want to root your phone then follow part a.
If you want to root your phone and add custom recovery then follow parts a and b.
If you have soft bricked your phone, then please complete all steps outlined below (if not already done yet).
The tutorial is done on a windows computer and is meant for a windows computer. Steps will vary slightly or tremendously if it is done on any other os.
part a - rooting the sgh-s730m
1. Download and install unlockroot free on your pc. You do not have to install bloatware!!! Please read setup instructions carefully!!!
2. Download and install samsung usb drivers. If it prompts you to reboot for any reason, then reboot your computer.
3. After all of this is over, you have to prepare yourself for the hardest part of this whole process, and maybe the most complicated dilemma you will ever face in the entirety of your lives.
4. Turn on your phone if it isn't already. Wait for the phone to fully boot.
5. Plug your phone into the computer via usb.
6. Run unlockroot on your computer and click the "root" button (when it prompts you to install bloatware apps on your device, say no).
do not unplug your phone until unlockroot says it is ok to do so!!!!
congratulations, you have should now have a rooted sgh-730m in proximity to your hands! :fingers-crossed:
how to verify your 730m is rooted if by any reason, you feel unsure as to if your phone is actually rooted or not:
install a root checking app.
these apps will tell you if your phone has root access or not.
Try root checker from the google play store.
install a terminal emulation app.
in these apps, type the command "su" (without quotes). If you get "permission denied" you have not rooted your device. If it prompts you for root privileges (ie a popup appears) then your device is rooted!
Try terminal emulator from the google play store.
If you are a n00b (like me occasionally), and you fail to understand why something works, or, the exact opposite: Don't worry! You probably thought the auxiliary headphone jack was the usb port, or, thought you should unplug your phone early, despite me warning you not to do that. That's okay, you can get it fixed.
part b - installing a custom recovery
you must root your phone before you do this!!!!!
1. Download either the sgh_s730m.cwm_6.0.3.1.custom.recovery.tar.zip or the sgh_s730m.twrp_2.5.0.0.custom.recovery.tar.zip file, and extract its contents to your desktop (if you don’t know what a desktop is, then please leave. You will probably break your device).
2. Then, download the odin flashing program attached to this post. Extract its contents to wherever you find necessary.
3. Right click on odin, and click “run as administrator†(if available).
4. Click on the pda button
5. When the file window appears, browse to the desktop directory (your desktop) and select either the s730m-cwr.tar.md5 or the s730m-twrp.tar.md5 (depending on what version you downloaded).
6. Now shutdown your phone. Plug your phone into your computer. Boot into download mode by turning on the phone (release the power button as the phone vibrates) and holding the lower volume button and home key. Follow the instructions (press the upper volume button) to continue with download mode.
7. If your phone has been detected by odin, the proceed.
8. Inside of odin, press the start button.
do not disconnect, unplug, play with any buttons, or click anything on either the phone or computer until odin has finished flashing clockwork recovery on your phone.
8. To boot into clockwork recovery, hold down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
That should be it! :highfive:
part c - soft brick recovery (cwm recovery only!)
you must have a micro sd card with at least 400 mb of free storage space to do this!
build.prop restore script
you need busybox installed on your phone in order to use this script! If you dont have busybox, it wont work.
if you messed up your build.prop file (if you did, then you will know that you did), then you can use this script to restore you build.prop file to the original stock format.
1. Download the build.prop restore script, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Place the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro sd card.
3. Remove the sd card from the computer, and turn off the sgh-s730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro sd card into the phone. It should be named sgh-s730m cwr stock build.prop.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see install zip from sdcard as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, click the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the choose zip from sdcard option, and click the power button.
8. If you placed the zip file exactly where i told you to: You should see sgh-s730m cwr stock build.prop as an item. Scroll down to the file and click the power button. Then, when it prompts you to "confirm install", scroll down to "yes - install".
9. Press the power button.
wait for the phone to be 100% done executing the scrip! You could mess up the phone. Do not turn off the phone.
full restore (if all else fails)
to reduce confusion, please remove any backups that you may already have (which would be funny, you wouldnt have to do this anyways).
1. Download the rooted stock cwm recovery image (.zip) i made from here, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Extract all of the contents of the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro sd card. The folder should be named "clockworkrecovery".
3. Remove the sd card from the computer, and turn off the sgh-s730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro sd card into the phone.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see backup and restore as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, hit the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the restore option, and click the power button.
8. If you extracted the zip file the exact way i told you to: You should see a menu option. If you didn't do what i told you to, you may see "no files found". If it says "cant mound /sd" (or something similar), you probably have a bad sd card, or, forgot to put it in correctly.
9. Press the power button.
wait for the phone to be 100% done restoring your backup to the phone! You could hard brick the phone (because cwm recovery writes to the bootloader). Do not turn off the phone. The phone is not frozen if it wont respond for a while.
10. If you did this correctly, you should have a rooted, and restored sgh-s730m!
part d - soft brick recovery (twrp recovery only!)coming soon..
part e - removing that annoying triangle from the boot sequence..to a thread near you! (it's already here. I'm just organizing them so it is easier to understand and to use)
deodexing, overclocking and modding (developers only)
deodexing you rom
you must have a micro sd card with at least 100 mb of free storage space to do this!
so, after some work (and tons of patience), i managed to make a deodexed version of this phone. So, ive made a deodex script for cwr, that will remove you old /system/app and /system/framework directories, and makes new ones, with the new deodexed files.*
now, since this is considered a more "advanced" tweak, i am not going to post a step-by-step guide on how to do this.
Why? Well, if you really needed instructions to do this: You probably shouldn't be doing it anyways!
For developers: Make sure you have busybox installed, then install the zip here via cwr (its easy to see what file it is). Remember to wipe dalvik cache. There are some temporary bugs with the samsungime.apk, which wont work right for a while. Mysteriously though, the problem corrects itself after some time using the phone. Reply your findings!
For noobs: Don't do this, it will just make no difference, and i honestly don't feel like solving problems that don't need to be solved (or, ones due to illiteracy). Wait until you know what you are doing (and what an odex file is), then try this yourself.
system mods
if you don't know what you are doing, then, please don't read any further. Its for your own good
the csc directory can be deleted (and the files in the main /system directory that are associated with it). It does not affect the phone at all.
Also, if you go to /system/etc/feature_default.xml you can change the phones features. So far, i have done many tweaks to the messaging, phone, settings, people (contacts) and lock screen of the phone! If you are a devleloper (or tweaker like me), you should be able to enable/disable whatever you like using the feature_default.xml.
overclocking
fitamp has made a overclocking script for 1ghz (1000mhz). There is quite a noticeable difference in response, but, the phone still tends to lag a bit. File is attatched to the thread (s730m-oc-1000mhz.zip)
please click :good: If it works for you!
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and where is the odin did you the number
thanks
manuelelitaliano said:
and where is the odin did you the number
thanks
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Hi there,
Sorry for the late reply. I've been quite busy lately.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
^ That thread has the downloads for Odin.
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Hey guys,
have we found a way to fix my problem with the phone, I still have no access to download, recovery, normal boot and it stays on for 7 secs max. This has ocured because I flashed the wrong file to modem. Let me know as I want to start working on development again.
camvar97 said:
Hey guys,
it stays on for 7 secs max.
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^ That, to me looks like the battery is not charged (unless I am wrong).
camvar97 said:
Hey guys,
... I still have no access to download, recovery, normal boot and it stays on for 7 secs max. ... This has ocured because I flashed the wrong file to modem.
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I've searched around a bit, and the best option would be to send it for repair IMO.
shifattk said:
^ That, to me looks like the battery is not charged (unless I am wrong).
I've searched around a bit, and the best option would be to send it for repair IMO.
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as for the battery thats what samsung says might be the problem and that i need a new one
SGH-730G Users ONLY
Here is a thread I started this morning about the SGH-730G (Tracfone, Net10, Straight Talk) variant of the Discover. I created this thread so there wouldn't be confusions due to the slight differences between the 730G and the 730M variants. Right now there is a root method listed, and I am working on an Odin flashable recovery from soft brick. I will also be posting things that I have figured out so far, and in the next day or so a full deodexed version of the stock firmware. Coming later will be a custom rom. If anyone in this thread has dev experience and has the 730M variant, PM me about this custom rom as I would like to make it compatible with both versions of the phone but will have to work out the differences between the two to make it fully compatible. New thread for the 730G - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47417608
TheGeekyNimrod said:
Here is a thread I started this morning about the SGH-730G (Tracfone, Net10, Straight Talk) variant of the Discover. I created this thread so there wouldn't be confusions due to the slight differences between the 730G and the 730M variants. Right now there is a root method listed, and I am working on an Odin flashable recovery from soft brick. I will also be posting things that I have figured out so far, and in the next day or so a full deodexed version of the stock firmware. Coming later will be a custom rom. If anyone in this thread has dev experience and has the 730M variant, PM me about this custom rom as I would like to make it compatible with both versions of the phone but will have to work out the differences between the two to make it fully compatible. New thread for the 730G - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47417608
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I've added a link to your thread to the original post such that people don't get confused and/or break their phones. Thank you fore making the thread.
shifattk said:
I've added a link to your thread to the original post such that people don't get confused and/or break their phones. Thank you fore making the thread.
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Word. I know some people were confused in another thread. Root methods are basically the same but there are structual differences between them when it comes to mounting points for restore and such. Thanks for addinthe link to the OP. I'll go back in a few and add a link here in my OP for the same purpose.
Does anyone know how to carrier unlock for this phone yet.
question?when i try to install CMW it keeps failing nand rite mode and restarting! any solution or different ay to try,still showing stock recovery but rooted!
Hello guys is there any way to unroot??? thanks
alexandros050 said:
Hello guys is there any way to unroot??? thanks
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You can use unlockroot software to unroot.
I tested rooted and unrooted.
x1745 said:
You can use unlockroot software to unroot.
I tested rooted and unrooted.
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Ok thank you very much for your reply
Take a look at This, I've created a flashable zip that both roots the phone and installs the overclock kernel found in this thread. Thought you might be interested
edit: I also just posted a flashable stock rom here. it's deodexed, rooted, and overclocked.
Restl3ss said:
Take a look at This, I've created a flashable zip that both roots the phone and installs the overclock kernel found in this thread. Thought you might be interested
edit: I also just posted a flashable stock rom here. it's deodexed, rooted, and overclocked.
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I tried flashing your ROM, get error status 255, installation aborted...
shifattk said:
The Script it attached to this post.
Procedures (using ADB)
put boot.img on sdcard:
adb push boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
Then, from adbshell:
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
then reboot device.
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Phone wont boot past samsung logo after this. Followed your instructions exactly
atmu5fear said:
Phone wont boot past samsung logo after this. Followed your instructions exactly
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Did you make a CWM backup before doing it? If you did, boot into CWM recovery and flash the recovery package.
As the the title says, is it possible to root M5 on 6.0 Marshmallow?
Thinking of buying this phone 2nd hand, but need to know if root is possible.
Thanks
Yes
LeRobE said:
As the the title says, is it possible to root M5 on 6.0 Marshmallow?
Thinking of buying this phone 2nd hand, but need to know if root is possible.
Thanks
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I'm still finding ways to root mine (it's an E5606 variant).
I've found guides but it's a bit hard unless you know the whole process. I recommend you see other phones before buying this. Another issue is the battery. It suddenly shuts down because a disfunction of batt's circuit. Ah, and if you want to flash some roms on it, you can't do it symply, you need and scs file, or your phone will brick. Consider it before buying.
PS: I'm waiting root months ago (for 6.0 of course.) There's some guide but it implies DRM keys, and i forgot to backup them. So, if something goes wrong, i'm dead.
Seriously??
Years after...... Xperia M5 has not been rooted successfully yet?
Thanks for the information!
Decided not to buy it
*facepalms*
Yes, and I just rooted mine. Also, it's officially supported by Sony.
I can't post links here because I'm a new user, but the website is:
developer . sonymobile.com / unlockbootloader
PS: I selected "Xperia M" on the select box because there's no M5, but it worked.
loureirorg said:
Yes, and I just rooted mine. Also, it's officially supported by Sony.
I can't post links here because I'm a new user, but the website is:
developer . sonymobile.com / unlockbootloader
PS: I selected "Xperia M" on the select box because there's no M5, but it worked.
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Can anyone else confirm that it works ?
Afdabrikman said:
Can anyone else confirm that it works ?
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Just to clarify, there are 3 steps:
1. Unlock the bootloader on the Sony website;
2. Install a custom recovery (like TWRP);
3. Install a custom kernel with sudo support (use your custom recovery for this);
Note about DRM Keys:
Some tutorials recommend you to save the DRM keys before unlocking your boodloader. They say that without these DRM keys, all DRM based software (like Netflix, Spotify and the bravia engine) won't work. I say this is BS. Everything works fine: Netflix, Spotify, the Bravia engine. These Sony DRM keys are not the same DRM keys used by Android software.
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Detailed steps:
1. Unlock bootloader:
* Note: this will wipe your data, so do a backup before;
* Note II: see "Note about DRM Keys" above;
* Go to: https://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
* Select “Xperia M” (there's no M5), put your email and your phone's IMEI
* Confirm your email, get the fastboot command
* On phone, enter in fastboot mode (vol up + put cable, keep pressing vol-up until: vibration and a black screen);
* Run the 2 fastboot commands you received on email (fastboot devices, fastboot ...);
* Reboot with a “fastboot reboot”
2. TWRP Custom Recovery:
* Download: https://mega.nz/#!NZIlBL5Y!xSHX-Gn0Dk9omRG-RJY3QOzr7MQD_uuzCrtv7CMPBTc
* Run: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
* Tutorial: https://developer.sonymobile.com/20...for-a-range-of-unlocked-xperia-devices-video/
3. Kernel with Sudo:
* Follow instructions here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m5/development/kernel-stock-marshmallow-kernel-root-t3453072
* If your kernel version is different, you can install a stock ROM with the right kernel version.
* Other methods won't work:
__* I tried Kingoroot, one click root, etc. None worked.
__* Sudo.apk on custom recovery: DO NOT try to install sudo.apk through the custom recovery. If you do that, you will soft brick your phone - your screen will be freeze on the Sony logo (no panic, it's possible to revert this brick by installing the stock rom).
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Custom ROMs:
There are some on this forum, all from the "TRXteam" user, but DO NOT install them. They don't have support for camera, phone calls, etc. TRXteam is not working on these ROMs anymore. If you install them, you will need to revert to the stock ROM.
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Shortcuts:
* Forced shutdown: vol up + power = keep pressing (it takes about 10 seconds) until a small vibration and keep going until a three-vibration.
* Fastboot mode: turn your phone off, then press vol up + put cable, keep pressing until vibrates+black screen. Run a "fastboot devices" command on your pc to test if it worked.
* Recovery mode: turn your phone off, then press vol down + power, then on logo, release the power button but keep pressing the down button until the recovery screen
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Stock ROM (works on linux, windows, mac):
Usually, a Stock ROM is only necessary if you screwed up your phone.
You don't need this step when rooting your phone (unless you need a specific kernel version or if you soft bricked it).
This reverts your phone to the factory software, like a brand new phone and ALL your data will be wiped.
Step 1: Creating a TRT image
* You can use this tutorial instead: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/08/1...re-files-using-xperifirm-and-flashtool-guide/
* Download Flashtool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
* Patch Flashtool: download "x10flasher.jar" from the above website, then copy this file to the Flashtool root folder (if you don't do it, you will get a "unresponsive app" while flashing);
* Download XperiFirm: https://mega.nz/#!0MohiK5A!m6zJs359UxbRgS3fP8a1Qyf0Jcr_I1sGFladNAZODDo
* Open XperiFirm and download stock ROM:
__* Settings > Uncheck “Unpack firmware automatically”
__* Xperia M5 (Holly) > E5663 Dual > Service Exchange Unit > Click on the “Available Firmware” item > Download
* Open the downloaded folder (ex. “E5653_Customized AU_1297-5795_30.2.A.1.21_R4B”)
__* Manually delete this file: “fwinfo.xml” (if it is there)
__* If you don’t delete it, the firmware WILL corrupt and BRICK your phone!!!!
__* Check if is there any FILE_* files. It should have. If there's none, it's because you didn't uncheck “Unpack firmware automatically” option on settings. Uncheck, remove this folder and download again.
* Open Flashtool, select “Xperia M5”
* Click Tools > Bundles > FILESET Decrypt > Chose ROM folder (with FILES_* files)
* Select all files (around 4) > Right arrow (to move) > Convert
* Once it finishes, it will open a new pop up (Bundler)
* Click “Device” field twice > Xperia M5 > E5663
* Branding (it’s just a text field, it doesn’t matter what you put actually): International
* Version (also just a text field): Put the firmware version you downloaded (is in the folder name). Ex.: “30.0.B.1.23_R1A”
* Move all items from left to right, except the “.ta” files (usually 2: cust-reset.ta and simlock.ta)
* Click “Convert”
* “A FSC script was found. Do you want to include it?”: Choose YES!!!! If you choose no, it will HARD F* BRICK your phone. A HARD BRICK can't be undone (not that I know).
* Step 2: Flashing
* Tutorial: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/06/01/debrand-your-xperia-z2-tutorial/
Do I have to be rooted beforehand to do any of this ?
Afdabrikman said:
Do I have to be rooted beforehand to do any of this ?
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To backup your DRM keys yes you do
hi. use magisk manager to root device is working fine on my m5 single sim.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
Hello Rinogsm!
Please give more information on how you did this.
Thank you!
connectix said:
Hello Rinogsm!
Please give more information on how you did this.
Thank you!
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You should take a look at this Youtube video it has link's to download everything you will need for twrp and root (for marshmallow only)
Just flash twrp and then the modified boot.img via command prompt,adb fastboot drivers are also available via the link.
Click here and it will take you straight to the Youtube channel.(at Youtube channel you'll have to select show more to access the link addresses for download)
I have used the method successfully,,The only known issue i have noticed is that my phone switches on when i plug in phone charger, however if your charging your phone i assume that you'll be powering it up
Goodluck..
help me
Does this video work? I'm following the tutorial, and unlock the bootloader now I'm going in the part of installing the twrp but I'm not totally sure, should I install another rom? or can I do it with my marshmallow stock? I read in other tutorials that unlocking the bootloader could downgrade to 5.1 lollipop, I'm a little tangled in that and nobody says anything, nor those who have already achieved, sorry for my bad English
Help
Hi guys! I've tried the root method from this thread and it worked perfectly. After that, I've tried to remove some Sony apps from the firmware and accidentally removed the notorious Download Manager. Now I can't use google play chrome and other Google apps anymore. Does anybody have any advise? Reinstall Download manager would be easy but I can't find the apk file anywhere. Would reinstalling the firmware help?
Thanks in advance!
As it looks, nobody is reading this thread so I have to answer to my self. I found a way to extract firmware apps from ftf but that didn't solve the problem. Download manager was installed but could not start. I already wanted to give up because flashing according to Sony would brick my phone so there was nothing more I could do. Then I thought that I have nothing to lose so I flashed with FlashTool and It's alive again. Many thanks to farshad9500gy cyberzeroXDA loureirorg and others.
spekis said:
Hi guys! I've tried the root method from this thread and it worked perfectly. After that, I've tried to remove some Sony apps from the firmware and accidentally removed the notorious Download Manager. Now I can't use google play chrome and other Google apps anymore. Does anybody have any advise? Reinstall Download manager would be easy but I can't find the apk file anywhere. Would reinstalling the firmware help?
Thanks in advance!
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Re flash, just be careful next time