I just got one today, and trying to root this bad boy. Is there a simple method?
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bmakk2055 said:
I just got one today, and trying to root this bad boy. Is there a simple method?
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If all you want is Root then yes superoneclick, but if you want recovery, so you can Flash Custom ROMs it needs to be Flashed thru ODIN.
Simple Method...
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
I used this link knowing next to nothing about rooting until I researched it for a week, then followed the steps in this link.
yeah.that tmobile galaxys2root was simple.
10 minutes.
youll love this phone bmakk.
havent flashed anything yet,but it kills the mytouch.
always in "4g".
good to see you aboard.
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Thanks guys
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sunlaw2 said:
youll love this phone bmakk.
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I haven't got the chance to play with it yet but something is telling me I will
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CBlakey292 said:
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
I used this link knowing next to nothing about rooting until I researched it for a week, then followed the steps in this link.
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Is there a certain Android version software I'm suppose to have?
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bmakk2055 said:
Is there a certain Android version software I'm suppose to have?
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Just do the Odin method sso you have access to everything. Testy me this phone is super easy to root and install recovery as opposed to other phones where adb is required. The guides in either general or the dev section are aupdated and will work nicely. 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 will both worl
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iLeopard said:
Just do the Odin method sso you have access to everything. Testy me this phone is super easy to root and install recovery as opposed to other phones where adb is required. The guides in either general or the dev section are aupdated and will work nicely. 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 will both work
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Use the Odin method. I also came from the mt4g, in comparison, this is WAY easier to root. Welcome to the sgs2!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332103
here you go,
make sure you have the drivers downloaded.
Remembering you from the MT4g way back when.... i would just install CWM and then flash a ROM which will give you root.
so...
1.install drivers..
2.DOWNLOAD MODE: Hold +/- and plug in the phone (let it install whatever is necessary)
3.run ODIN
4.put in the recovery tar in PDA
5.Click START
this should be fairly quick flash like a couple seconds, minutes top,.. there should be a quick green progress bar
troubleshooting:
there are times when nothing happens when you click start.. it says initializing and stuff.. don't worry! restart the process but try a different USB port... you can leave it in ODIN/DOWNLOAD mode and try different ports but you should restart the odin APP
now you need to disconnect from the computer to get into CWM recovery
to get into CWM hold +/- and power
NOTE: +/- Power also gets into download mode when you're connected to a computer
so its a universal sequence but depending if you're connected or not.
good luck
Coming from the G2x much simpler.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332103
here you go,
make sure you have the drivers downloaded.
Remembering you from the MT4g way back when.... i would just install CWM and then flash a ROM which will give you root.
so...
1.install drivers..
2.DOWNLOAD MODE: Hold +/- and plug in the phone (let it install whatever is necessary)
3.run ODIN
4.put in the recovery tar in PDA
5.Click START
this should be fairly quick flash like a couple seconds, minutes top,.. there should be a quick green progress bar
troubleshooting:
there are times when nothing happens when you click start.. it says initializing and stuff.. don't worry! restart the process but try a different USB port... you can leave it in ODIN/DOWNLOAD mode and try different ports but you should restart the odin APP
now you need to disconnect from the computer to get into CWM recovery
to get into CWM hold +/- and power
NOTE: +/- Power also gets into download mode when you're connected to a computer
so its a universal sequence but depending if you're connected or not.
good luck
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I can't get the super user app to install when I flash it. Do I suppose to clear cache or something?
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bmakk2055 said:
I can't get the super user app to install when I flash it. Do I suppose to clear cache or something?
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im guessing you ignored everything i said lol.
i guess you're gonna stick with stock since you're trying to flash superuser?
always wipe both caches when trying to install a zip.
every ROM comes rooted, so yeah. once you install CWM just flash a ROM and you're good... you can flash the stock deodexed ROM too if you want to stay stock.
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im guessing you ignored everything i said lol.
i guess you're gonna stick with stock since you're trying to flash superuser?
always wipe both caches when trying to install a zip.
every ROM comes rooted, so yeah. once you install CWM just flash a ROM and you're good... you can flash the stock deodexed ROM too if you want to stay stock.
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I gotcha, thanks
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Related
Koush released Official ClockworkMod Recovery for Tmobile Galaxy S II.
So here it is.
ClockworkMod Recovery [TAR for ODIN]
ODIN 1.85
Directions:
(1) Shut off your phone and remove battery.
(2) Wait few seconds and insert battery again.
(3) Hold volume up and down keys at the same time and while holding them insert usb.
(4) Open Odin 1.85 (Admin Rights)
(5) Select PDA and locate and select recovery.tar
(6) Click on Start
(7) And you should be all set
OR
Flash it via Rom Manager.
where is the link? lol
-cool i try it now
Link broken no worky
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its working of me.
but here it is anyways. http://www.multiupload.com/5IWXAGSHCS
Yup had bbc code enabled on app works. My bad
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Okay, so I am coming from an HTC phone where you would flash this (*.img) in Hboot. As this is my first Samsung phone, how do I flash this recovery?
Thanks, in advance.
Same issue here. How do we go about flashing this onto the phone? - Im assuming this is done through ODIN (Using the "Flash" Boot Option) - or am I wrong? Also, the new Recovery is not showing up in CWM APP.
azsl1326 said:
Okay, so I am coming from an HTC phone where you would flash this (*.img) in Hboot. As this is my first Samsung phone, how do I flash this recovery?
Thanks, in advance.
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adb
is the only way as far I know for img file
I have a Mac and adb is a ***** ill just wait for rom manager to update
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This just made my day but have no idea how its flashed.
Haha. We just talked about this in irc earlier. Knew it wouldnt be long.
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i am trying to make a tar for odin, but even with md5 damn thing keeps on failing. i have no idea why. i have tired 7zip, cygwin, linux and all three tar builds fail in odin.
any ideas ppl ??
Whats the benefit of having this vs. what was released with the original root instructions?
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Whats the benefit of having this vs. what was released with the original root instructions?
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the original one is a port, this is the OFFICIAL recovery released by koush. koush is the one who developed clockwork mod recovery and rom manager.
teshxx said:
the original one is a port, this is the OFFICIAL recovery released by koush. koush is the one who developed clockwork mod recovery and rom manager.
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So if we use the original what will happen if we stick with it
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Nothing. Its fine. Just not as compatible with rom manager.
mikeb85 said:
So if we use the original what will happen if we stick with it
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aiight i am going to install parallels on my mbp and install ubuntu and try there.
Someone mind posting the ADB Command?
There isnt one. Has to be flashed in odin for now. Im sure itll be in rom manager really soon though
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Someone mind posting the ADB Command?
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I returned my phone to stock and re-rooted. Once my phone rebooted i download ROM Manager and flashed CWM for the Epic Touch.
I then downloaded Quickboot to boot into recovery but it won't through the app or manually. What am i missing?
I have an SD card installed in the phone. Thanks.
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gqstatus0685 said:
I returned my phone to stock and re-rooted. Once my phone rebooted i download ROM Manager and flashed CWM for the Epic Touch.
I then downloaded Quickboot to boot into recovery but it won't through the app or manually. What am i missing?
I have an SD card installed in the phone. Thanks.
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power off your phone and volume up and power button for like 10 secs.
digweed4me said:
power off your phone and volume up and power button for like 10 secs.
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I cant boot into recovery that way or through quickboot. Its like its not installed. I've booted into recovery previously whenbi had this phone rooted so I know how
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Do you HAVE a recovery? If nothing is working, I sure hope you have ADB because that's all I can think of.
connect your phone to your PC
open the command prompt (anywhere is fine, you're not moving files)
run [adb devices]
check for your device. (make sure your phone has "USB Debugging" checked)
run [adb reboot recovery]
That WILL reboot the phone into recovery. If it doesn't, then my only guess will be to flash a recovery into your phone. You can actually try doing that now before ADB, if you want.
gqstatus0685 said:
I cant boot into recovery that way or through quickboot. Its like its not installed. I've booted into recovery previously whenbi had this phone rooted so I know how
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Thats because you loaded clockwork through Rom Manager... load clockwork through Odin and you will be fine.. here you go click here
playya said:
Thats because you loaded clockwork through Rom Manager... load clockwork through Odin and you will be fine.. here you go click here
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I will try that. This ODIN is new to me. This is my first Samsung. I always told myself that I would never buy Samsung even if it were a toaster.
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gqstatus0685 said:
I will try that. This ODIN is new to me. This is my first Samsung. I always told myself that I would never buy Samsung even if it were a toaster.
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hahaha no problem I am coming from the OG Evo myself and did not see myself with a Samsung as well but hey I kinda like it.. Just make sure you read the instructions on using ODin its simple as hell but please read carefully
playya said:
hahaha no problem I am coming from the OG Evo myself and did not see myself with a Samsung as well but hey I kinda like it.. Just make sure you read the instructions on using ODin its simple as hell but please read carefully
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Thanks playa. That worked. I didnt see that thread linked in the rooting thread. It should be in the OP.
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I know it's possible to root *some* phones without a computer. Does anyone know if it's possible with the Hercules?
No! You need a computer
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Wow...... well I guess that answers that one.
lol
Thanks
I think you can not root without a computer (because of all the ODIN stuff), but I guess ROMs can be installed using ROM manager. But using clockworkmod recovery seems easier.
You can't root without PC. Odin is the only way, my adhd girl can do this!
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root without computer
how to root android phone without using computer...?? which app can be used to root my phone.. im currently using sgs2..
aizatcm said:
how to root android phone without using computer...?? which app can be used to root my phone.. im currently using sgs2..
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trolling?? or... just plain... nevermind
Rooting without a computer is the DUMBEST idea in the entire world. IF you screw up your phone, like most n00bs these days do, you will have NO WAY to recover your device without sending it in... not to mention no way to read XDA to discover what went wrong.
jordanishere said:
Rooting without a computer is the DUMBEST idea in the entire world. IF you screw up your phone, like most n00bs these days do, you will have NO WAY to recover your device without sending it in... not to mention no way to read XDA to discover what went wrong.
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+1 Money post right here.
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One can try this
This link says you can root without computer ...
I personally did not tried it but anyone here can try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
manddar said:
This link says you can root without computer ...
I personally did not tried it but anyone here can try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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Rooting is not the part you need a computer for..
You need a computer in order to install cwm so you can flash the superuser zip
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rymanh said:
Rooting is not the part you need a computer for..
You need a computer in order to install cwm so you can flash the superuser zip
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No need to install CWM from PC.
For this method you have to download 2 files (CWM.zip & SU-Busybox-Installer.zip) to you phone and you are ready to go.
Check method 1 on this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
manddar said:
No need to install CWM from PC.
For this method you have to download 2 files (CWM.zip & SU-Busybox-Installer.zip) to you phone and you are ready to go.
Check method 1 on this thread -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
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Method 1 requires you to have cwm image installed
Edit: oh I see yeah its possible without a computer
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rymanh said:
Method 1 requires you to have cwm image installed
Edit: oh I see yeah its possible without a computer
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I just tried this and it went perfect .... now I have SU access on my I9100. :good:
This does not work on the t989
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manddar said:
This link says you can root without computer ...
I personally did not tried it but anyone here can try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
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This is to give root access, but to gain the abilty to flash SU to gain root access, you need ODIN and a PC. On the T989, it the only way to flash CWM. To summarize, SU is the saddle, but whats really important is the horse, CWM
LoopDoGG79 said:
This is to give root access, but to gain the abilty to flash SU to gain root access, you need ODIN and a PC. On the T989, it the only way to flash CWM. To summarize, SU is the saddle, but whats really important is the horse, CWM
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Yeah thats right, even you can get a horse without PC. There is app called mobile odin which makes this possible. You can flash firmware with cwm using that, mobile odin requires rooted phone, which we did using prev posts.
I have su access with cwm installed on my phone without imcrease in flash counter and yellow exclaimation at boot.
I am planning to install good rom on this. Once I do it successfully I will try to put small tut on it.
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manddar said:
Yeah thats right, even you can get a horse without PC. There is app called mobile odin which makes this possible. You can flash firmware with cwm using that, mobile odin requires rooted phone, which we did using prev posts.
I have su access with cwm installed on my phone without imcrease in flash counter and yellow exclaimation at boot.
I am planning to install good rom on this. Once I do it successfully I will try to put small tut on it.
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That horse doesn't like us, not compatible with the T989
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Isn't half the point of the ROM Manager app to install a custom recovery? If you have root access, you can flash CWM through it. It's literally the first action listed when you open it.
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I was wondering how to completely go back to stock from ICS, without root of course. Thanks!
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Scoutamis said:
I was wondering how to completely go back to stock from ICS, without root of course. Thanks!
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well firstly get the tmobile 2.3.6 kernel and flash it ( if you dont and revert to stock you will bootloop) then download the unroot file its in the dev section unzip it then place the tar file on pda and flash but do a factory reset before you flash the process takes about ten minutes.. reboot and well i did another factory reset.. also flash the vl1 radio as well before you flash odin..
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well firstly get the tmobile 2.3.6 kernel and flash it ( if you dont and revert to stock you will bootloop) then download the unroot file its in the dev section unzip it then place the tar file on pda and flash but do a factory reset before you flash the process takes about ten minutes.. reboot and well i did another factory reset.. also flash the vl1 radio as well before you flash odin..
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Or just flash the sammobile tar and get it all done in one shot.
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xcrazydx said:
Or just flash the sammobile tar and get it all done in one shot.
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If I may ask, where do I get the sammobile tar?
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Scoutamis said:
If I may ask, where do I get the sammobile tar?
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Sammobile.com of course. Lol
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Scoutamis said:
I was wondering how to completely go back to stock from ICS, without root of course. Thanks!
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Przekret said:
T989UVLDE:
https://hotfile.com/dl/156479275/2dec738/SGH-T989_TMB_T989UVLDE_T989UVLDE_T989UVLDE.zip.html
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Download that zip. (this the newest update released yesterday)
And download odin from http://www.mediafire.com/?u868rqz4qn0ta34
Then follows these steps:
1) Power off your phone
2) Plug the USB cable into your computer, without plugging it into your phone.
3) Hold VOL UP + VOL DOWN while plugging in the USB cable to your phone. Stop holding with 'Warning' appears.
4) Press Volume UP and start ODIN (Run as Admin on Vista and 7, just to be safe)
5) Click PDA and locate the MD5 file extracted earlier.
6) Press 'Start' and be patient. It will take a few minutes because it is a large file.
7) You phone will reboot when its finished then you can unplug the usb and reboot your phone once again.
Got odin link and modified the steps from KonstantinKeller restore stock thread..so thanks to him and thanks to przekret for making the flashable zip
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Sammobile.com of course. Lol
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REALLY!! I'll have to check that out.. I haven't heard that one before.. Is there a posting in the Dev section?? i'm planning on rerooting today I just never unrooted my phone before.. Damn so much bloat on this phone now.. Lol
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mysticfrog said:
REALLY!! I'll have to check that out.. I haven't heard that one before.. Is there a posting in the Dev section?? i'm planning on rerooting today I just never unrooted my phone before.. Damn so much bloat on this phone now.. Lol
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And this does work for the t989 right?
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mysticfrog said:
REALLY!! I'll have to check that out.. I haven't heard that one before.. Is there a posting in the Dev section?? i'm planning on rerooting today I just never unrooted my phone before.. Damn so much bloat on this phone now.. Lol
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No post in dev section. This is a little jewel I discovered months ago. Far more simple and it's official firmware, with everything included, and won't trip the counter.
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No post in dev section. This is a little jewel I discovered months ago. Far more simple and it's official firmware, with everything included, and won't trip the counter.
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Yeah after I flashed I forgot to flash the counter posted by Mr x ooh well.. I'm Just kinda waiting for the official update.. I love all the roms specially cm9.. My phone I'd some boring shizz now.. Lol
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mysticfrog said:
Yeah after I flashed I forgot to flash the counter posted by Mr x ooh well.. I'm Just kinda waiting for the official update.. I love all the roms specially cm9.. My phone I'd some boring shizz now.. Lol
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I wouldn't be. Run a custom rom until it's pushed out. No sense in running a crap, bloated up stock rom for the next 2 months or whenever they release it.
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I did Odin like three times yesterday.. Cause the damn bootloop.. Thank good there were backups there.. I'm just gonna my phone a break today..
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Well from what everyone wad saying that update yesterday was a kind of a catalyst for the ics update.. Basically that you needed it
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mysticfrog said:
Well from what everyone wad saying that update yesterday was a kind of a catalyst for the ics update.. Basically that you needed it
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Why worry about that now? There is no official ics, nor a date in which it will come. When the time comes do what needs done. It takes all of 5 minutes to flash this stuff and prepare
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Yeah I know I just have never unrooted my phone so for personal reasons I just wanted to get the feel for it.. I learned a bit yesterday.. Like that crap with the kernel.. Now if I go back to cm9 it does have that ROM specific kernel right? bootloops are so friggin irritating
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mysticfrog said:
Yeah I know I just have never unrooted my phone so for personal reasons I just wanted to get the feel for it.. I learned a bit yesterday.. Like that crap with the kernel.. Now if I go back to cm9 it does have that ROM specific kernel right? bootloops are so friggin irritating
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The kernel is built in, just follow the directions.
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That's cool... Thanks about that easy unroot process ilk check that out later today.. I'm not flash crazy.. all it takes is one bad flash and boom brick.. Sides i've heard of some people frying there sd card.. You just never know..
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k786 said:
Download that zip. (this the newest update released yesterday)
And download odin from http://www.mediafire.com/?u868rqz4qn0ta34
Then follows these steps:
1) Power off your phone
2) Plug the USB cable into your computer, without plugging it into your phone.
3) Hold VOL UP + VOL DOWN while plugging in the USB cable to your phone. Stop holding with 'Warning' appears.
4) Press Volume UP and start ODIN (Run as Admin on Vista and 7, just to be safe)
5) Click PDA and locate the MD5 file extracted earlier.
6) Press 'Start' and be patient. It will take a few minutes because it is a large file.
7) You phone will reboot when its finished then you can unplug the usb and reboot your phone once again.
Got odin link and modified the steps from KonstantinKeller restore stock thread..so thanks to him and thanks to przekret for making the flashable zip
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Will this set my phone back to 1gb instead of 768mb?
idb117 said:
Will this set my phone back to 1gb instead of 768mb?
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Your phone will never read "1GB". Due to how android handles memory, some will be reserved for it and not be visible to you. Kinda like what Windows does to your hard drive.
Thnx.. Well back 2 rooting & JB'in lol
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So I was happy to read the Tmo GS3 finally getting JB and even happier when my phone pulled it.
However I cannot get it to install.
I'm full stock ROM. I did root via "debugfs-based Root for Galaxy S III"
The first time it failed I remembered I had programs frozen.
Unfroze them, still failed.
So I uninstalled my SuperUser app and told it to remove root.
Both Root Checker and Titanium Backup show no root access.
Update still fails.
Am I missing a step here? Or am I looking at resetting the phone to update it?
Are you updating via OTA or kies. Kies works after root. OTA not so much
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ElectricMenace said:
Are you updating via OTA or kies. Kies works after root. OTA not so much
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OTA.
Going through the settings and telling to check (pull) the update.
Was unaware root broke that :\
I take it even though I'm not not rooted it does not matter.
Does your binary say custom in about phone
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Does your binary say custom in about phone
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I'm not seeing binary listed under about device or about device -> status.
I would get the same errors trying to update directly to my phone and instead just updated using kies and it went smooth like silk.
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justice26 said:
I would get the same errors trying to update directly to my phone and instead just updated using kies and it went smooth like silk.
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Ah Kies...
I still can't get that to work
When I plug in my phone it just sits at the loading circle forever. (But that's an issue for another topic)
Disturbed_One said:
Ah Kies...
I still can't get that to work
When I plug in my phone it just sits at the loading circle forever. (But that's an issue for another topic)
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Do you have the updated version of kies?
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Do you have the updated version of kies?
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Yeah, never used it before so I downloaded it brand new and updated it right away.
Went through a ton of steps for drivers and still nothing
What os are u using?
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Win 7, 64 bit.
What mode do u have your phone in when you conect it to your computer. Also turn off your firewall.
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justice26 said:
What mode do u have your phone in when you conect it to your computer. Also turn off your firewall.
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Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
Disturbed_One said:
Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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I believe it should be on media
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Ugh, I cant stand kies, personally. Never use it. Imo there is a much better, safer, nore efficient method.
You are rooted so im assuming you want to stay that way correct?
Go to the firmware thread in my sig and towards the top of the op you will see a section called root66.
Download the latest root66 firmware. Extract the file using 7zip, it should be a .tar.md5 file.
You will use Odin to flash this. If you arennt familiar with Odin, go to the 2nd post to download the latest vrrsion, 3.07. Below that you will find instructions for many different methods, find the flash in Odin one and follow the steps.
The root66 firmware is identical to the stock released by T-Mobile, except it comes pre-rooted, so you wont have to worry bout it after!
Good luck whichever way you go!
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So I was happy to read the Tmo GS3 finally getting JB and even happier when my phone pulled it.
However I cannot get it to install.
I'm full stock ROM. I did root via "debugfs-based Root for Galaxy S III"
The first time it failed I remembered I had programs frozen.
Unfroze them, still failed.
So I uninstalled my SuperUser app and told it to remove root.
Both Root Checker and Titanium Backup show no root access.
Update still fails.
Am I missing a step here? Or am I looking at resetting the phone to update it?
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you have a custom recovery installed? i'll make this easy for you. stop playing around with OTA's lol... here you go. hit the thanks button bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875923
download, boot to recovery, format system, do a factory reset, fresh start with a new base...
Disturbed_One said:
Camera mode right now.
Also tried with debug on and off, but Kies complains when it's off.
So I know it sees it, but does nothing when debug is on.
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again why are you messing with keys? if you have a custom recovery installed, and already rooted, why are you making this difficult for yourself
Op of that thread will tell you to do exactly what I just did a post or so ago. Just sayin that you should update your firmware before flashing custom roms.
Not required, but recommended for running the jb roms. Otherwise you dont get the full update.
Firmware via odin will update 10 partitions, custom roms only 2-3 on average.
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justice26 said:
I believe it should be on media
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Thank you my good sir.
Doing that Kies was finally able to see the phone. Can't believe that's all it was.
I did some backup with it, but the update fails there as well.
DocHoliday77 said:
Ugh, I cant stand kies, personally. Never use it. Imo there is a much better, safer, nore efficient method.
You are rooted so im assuming you want to stay that way correct?
Go to the firmware thread in my sig and towards the top of the op you will see a section called root66.
Download the latest root66 firmware. Extract the file using 7zip, it should be a .tar.md5 file.
You will use Odin to flash this. If you arennt familiar with Odin, go to the 2nd post to download the latest vrrsion, 3.07. Below that you will find instructions for many different methods, find the flash in Odin one and follow the steps.
The root66 firmware is identical to the stock released by T-Mobile, except it comes pre-rooted, so you wont have to worry bout it after!
Good luck whichever way you go!
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I un-rooted currently.
Actually just did a factory reset to try and get the update, still fails.
EDIT:
Your way seems to be what I'm looking for.
Stock with root. Really have no interest in 3rd party ROM's unless it's Nexus style vanilla.
cobraboy85 said:
you have a custom recovery installed? i'll make this easy for you. stop playing around with OTA's lol... here you go. hit the thanks button bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875923
download, boot to recovery, format system, do a factory reset, fresh start with a new base...
again why are you messing with keys? if you have a custom recovery installed, and already rooted, why are you making this difficult for yourself
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I have nothing custom installed.
I rooted the stock ICS rom, that was all.
Try it in a different computer.
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Try it in a different computer.
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Tried with my laptop, still failed.
For whatever reason, stock rooted then unrooted ROM did not want to be updated either way.
Ended up going with the root66 JB option and ODIN.
Honestly was trying to avoid it, but it was really no hassle and the deed has been done.
Now to get back to restoring everything.