So after installing the update I went to watch a video installed on my internal usb drive and it wasn't there. I went into "usbstorage" using file manager and the entire folder was empty. I checked using "disk usage" and I have about 3 gb now listed as system data which happens to be about the amount of video data I had. The videos aren't important but it sucks to lose that space. Any help is welcome please. Not rooted btw
tonydelante said:
So after installing the update I went to watch a video installed on my internal usb drive and it wasn't there. I went into "usbstorage" using file manager and the entire folder was empty. I checked using "disk usage" and I have about 3 gb now listed as system data which happens to be about the amount of video data I had. The videos aren't important but it sucks to lose that space. Any help is welcome please. Not rooted btw
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Try using root file explorer on the phone itself or use adb shell over usb connection. ICS uses MTP for your USB storage by default, which may lead to different views of your internal storage.
sfhub said:
Try using root file explorer on the phone itself or use adb shell over usb connection. ICS uses MTP for your USB storage by default, which may lead to different views of your internal storage.
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I tried root explorer but things seem to be arranged differently once you open it up that way. I only downloaded it for the 15 minute refund window and couldn't figure it out in that time frame. Are there any free options out there or do you have any ideas where to find it?
here's a screen shot of the data.
Just start from fresh with a one click.
slick_rick said:
Just start from fresh with a one click.
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Any suggestions? it seems CM9 might be the best
Well its up to you. I run CM9 and its great or like I said, you can just do the FF18 odin one click.
slick_rick said:
Just start from fresh with a one click.
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OneClick doesn't reset the SD card.
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tonydelante said:
I tried root explorer but things seem to be arranged differently once you open it up that way. I only downloaded it for the 15 minute refund window and couldn't figure it out in that time frame. Are there any free options out there or do you have any ideas where to find it?
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Run AutoRoot Option E and enable ICS USB Mass Storage mode. Then you should be able to mount your phone to your PC like in GingerBread and see all the files (ie when you connect to PC it will use USB Mass Storage mode instead of MTP mode).
http://tinyurl.com/75w32jg
Would suggest trying sfhub's FF18 Odin one click first (full, not the nodata version) as that should fix your problem first.
garwynn said:
Would suggest trying sfhub's FF18 Odin one click first (full, not the nodata version) as that should fix your problem first.
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OK, I just watched the video and have a couple of questions. If I do the odin one click, how do I unroot?
Also if I decide to keep root, what are the next steps for flashing a rom? Do I need Clockwork?
tonydelante said:
OK, I just watched the video and have a couple of questions. If I do the odin one click, how do I unroot?
Also if I decide to keep root, what are the next steps for flashing a rom? Do I need Clockwork?
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Sfhub includes steps in his thread how to easily unroot - or you can flash Sextape's FF18 leak by Odin as it is unrooted.
If you want to start flashing let me find TrayLunch's post as he sums it up how to do it safely :
TrayLunch said:
Ok, first, go ahead and use sfhub's Odin One Click to get FF18 Stock Rooted No Data.
From there, get Agat68's Recovery Kernel that's built from source. You can either put it in the PDA slot of Odin, or use Mobile Odin to add just the kernel. This will give you CWM and put you on ICS. Go ahead and make a backup.
This kernel is perfectly safe, but I would still recommend using rujelus' format 2x or calk's format all tools in place of wiping instructions before installation of any ROM. They're thorough and safe.
Flash away like a champ, but throw Agat's kernel in after every fresh flash. That will keep the superbrick bug out of your hair.
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The links for the mentioned information is in the official OTA discussion thread in Posts #1 and #2. Enjoy!
garwynn said:
Sfhub includes steps in his thread how to easily unroot - or you can flash Sextape's FF18 leak by Odin as it is unrooted.
If you want to start flashing let me find TrayLunch's post as he sums it up how to do it safely :
The links for the mentioned information is in the official OTA discussion thread in Posts #1 and #2. Enjoy!
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Thank you, I'll make sure I read more before I start. Are there anymore QBking77 videos I should watch?
So I rooted with odin one click and it didn't change anything. I'm not sure what else to try.
Did you run Auto Root and under Option E, choose Enable ICS USB Mass Storage?
Auto Root is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
Just use the Lite version.
sfhub said:
Did you run Auto Root and under Option E, choose Enable ICS USB Mass Storage?
Auto Root is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
Just use the Lite version.
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Thanks, that did the trick. Next step, flashing CM9.
Related
I searched for a thread for this topic on an Epic 4G Touch, but I could not find any. If there exists a thread, I would gladly remove this one.
Anyway, there are a few quirks that are REALLY starting to irk me with this phone. I just want a simple root on my unrooted phone, that won't make me lose any data. Basically, all I want to do is get rid of that stupid stupid stupid camera shutter sound and bring the bounce effect back (if possible) instead of the blue color tinge when you reach the top or bottom of a page.
Is any of this possible? Brick my phone?
P.S. ~Taking pictures of diagrams posted on lectures is a drag, iPhone users laugh at me
Umm a stock root? Without losing data? Flash zedomaxs kernel then flash calkulins stock root
master acehole said:
Umm a stock root? Without losing data? Flash zedomaxs kernel then flash calkulins stock root
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You see, the problem is that I've never rooted anything ever.
I don't know how to do it lol
Ahh well then qbking77 is your friend youtube him hell show you everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
How to root/unroot
http://m.youtube.com/user/qbking77#/watch?v=MFazLOVXPns
master acehole said:
Ahh well then qbking77 is your friend youtube him hell show you everything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
How to root/unroot
http://m.youtube.com/user/qbking77#/watch?v=MFazLOVXPns
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I'm following the directions, but his zip files are not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1429243
The downloads aren't?
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That's an old rom use this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
master acehole said:
The downloads aren't?
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That's an old rom use this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
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Yeah, it says the wepage cannot be opened
Use the link I put!!!!
I would just suck it up and root the easy way man, you'll lose everything but just install it again, back up your contacts with google or an sd card, plus I don't trust zedomax's kernel. Your choice though. Why don't you like this phone? it's effin' awesome, well with a custom rom that is
master acehole said:
The downloads aren't?
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That's an old rom use this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
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Is that a stock rom? I want to keep it as close to stock as possible. I may unroot this when ICS comes anyway
xST4T1K said:
I would just suck it up and root the easy way man, you'll lose everything but just install it again, back up your contacts with google or an sd card, plus I don't trust zedomax's kernel. Your choice though. Why don't you like this phone? it's effin' awesome, well with a custom rom that is
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lol, I love this phone, but there are minor annoyances. I want to keep it stock, that's why I don;t want to go crazy with roms
Yes but tweaked use this then follow the directions this is simple root it has a preserve data option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
master acehole said:
Yes but tweaked use this then follow the directions this is simple root it has a preserve data option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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Ok, I'm following the directions, Mirror 1 Preserve Data...I hope nothing gets deleted lol
master acehole said:
Yes but tweaked use this then follow the directions this is simple root it has a preserve data option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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Just listen to the Master he is giving you sage advice! Download this file and follow directions in the thread:
SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097_ROOTED_NODATA-oc-sfx.exe [Mirror1 / Mirror2 / Mirror3 / Multi / Torrent] (PRESERVE user data)
[MD5: 98c1ebd3b703c94ee87d1f065f5e72c9 / Size: 283,764,568]
This is the one that will preserve your data if you want. However backup everything you can just in case.
This is most painless way. Sfhub also has his e4gtauto download that will allow you to root/unroot so if you want to unroot and download ICS OTA later you can.
Doc
It's insanely easy to go back to stock man, root by using sfhubs one click EL29 with root, it's completely stock with root, ya you'll lose your apps and stuff but just re install like I said, then if you wish to go back to stock simply flash this in odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383678
Bam! your completely at stock EG30, with the option to update to Eko2, then el29, then ICS whenever it comes out.
-O I forgot, just like they said! SFhubs root also has preserve data option on his one clicks so you won't even loose anything either, contacts, apps or anything else
Ok I'll try it out, thanks guys
let us know if you have any problems and make sure you have usb debugging on in settings then applications then development and install the usb drivers as well
master acehole said:
let us know if you have any problems and make sure you have usb debugging on in settings then applications then development and install the usb drivers as well
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nvm, I got it
master acehole said:
let us know if you have any problems and make sure you have usb debugging on in settings then applications then development and install the usb drivers as well
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Hey so, I'm reading that if the OTA for ICS comes out, and this a stock rom, nothing drastic is changing, I will be able to download it without unrooting?
Definitely check out Qbking77!! He's the man!! He has vids on everything and only tells it like it is. I suggest Calkulins stock rooted rom.. Maybe after you are rooted check out sfhubs one clicks.. They are great!! I know sfhub says you can get ics ota updates from his one clicks...
Qbking has vids on all this and more. There's lots of variety with this device! Many great roms!! :thumbup:
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Unrooting takes about 2 minutes. (thanks to sfhubs one clicks) You plug your phone in to pc, extract a file, click 2 buttons and you are stock again!! Rooting back and installing recovery and a rom of choice takes the same amount of time. It's very simple. See Qbking77s YouTube. You will see. You will do it and wonder why you didn't sooner. I know when I first rooted, I did.
Codename FC18
I had to take my epic 4g touch into the sprint store for repair and they updraded the phone to EL29 How do I get back to the previous version?
Thanks in advance
Check out sfhub, he has a ton of oneclick odin restores. I'm sure ek02 is still being hosted. Or something like that, that would get you there) Check his signature.
(sorry, on my phone at work, can't search out the link... But I'm sure he has something.. Maybe pm him...)
Sent from my calculator watch.
Here is the direct link for EK02:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409634
You can also find this link in the Auto Root sticky in development and in my signature.
And this will return me back to a stock EK02 gingerbread 3.6?
elyeh said:
And this will return me back to a stock EK02 gingerbread 3.6?
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Stock with the addition of root.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2
elyeh said:
And this will return me back to a stock EK02 gingerbread 3.6?
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Yes, it will get you back to stock EK02.
If you want root, use the Auto Root package, Option A.
If you want CWM, after rooting with Option A, use Option C to install EK02+CWM
Backup everything important of course.
You can try the NoData version to see if your data can be preserved (sometimes downgrading won't work) or if you don't mind restoring your data, just do the Full version that resets your data. It will definitely work regardless of whether you are downgrading.
Thanks for the help so far. Could you tell me what CWM is?
And if i do this will sprint be able to tell? I dont want to void my warrenty.
I just want the dang phone back the way it was yesterday.
Thank you again.
PS I dont mind having to resore any data. I really dont have much on it
thanks again
elyeh said:
Thanks for the help so far. Could you tell me what CWM is?
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CWM is clockwork mod recovery. If you didn't have it before, then don't worry about it. It is used to install custom ROMs, themes, make backup images, etc.
elyeh said:
And if i do this will sprint be able to tell? I dont want to void my warrenty.
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If you are just installing the EK02 ODIN OneClick, it will look exactly like stock. Sprint will not be able to tell. It does not increase your flash count, nor does it trigger the yellow triangle. Root isn't installed in the EK02 package. If you want it, it is a separate step.
elyeh said:
I just want the dang phone back the way it was yesterday.
Thank you again.
PS I dont mind having to resore any data. I really dont have much on it
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Then I would just use the Full EK02 ODIN OneClick restore. It will get you back to stock and reset your data. Then just restore the little data you have.
Ok...
I'm about ready to do this.
I've watch some videos and I just want to be sure i understand the steps
1. I downloaded file SPH[D710.EK02 CL704398-oc
2. I extracted the file and created the odinoc folder with 546MB file in it.
3. I disabled my passcode
4. I downloaded the samsung drivers and installed them on my desktop computer.
5. Now as i understand it, I put the phone in odin/download mode, attach my usb cable to my phone then hit start in the odin oc.
am I correct so far?
Then I just sit back and let it do its thing
Have I missed anything or am I incorrect in the steps?
Thanks for your patience
elyeh said:
Ok...
I'm about ready to do this.
I've watch some videos and I just want to be sure i understand the steps
1. I downloaded file SPH[D710.EK02 CL704398-oc
2. I extracted the file and created the odinoc folder with 546MB file in it.
3. I disabled my passcode
4. I downloaded the samsung drivers and installed them on my desktop computer.
5. Now as i understand it, I put the phone in odin/download mode, attach my usb cable to my phone then hit start in the odin oc.
am I correct so far?
Then I just sit back and let it do its thing
Have I missed anything or am I incorrect in the steps?
Thanks for your patience
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Between steps 4&5 you should run the -OneClick.exe file by double-clicking on it.
The after running it, boot your phone into DL mode using one of the two methods.
The modem.bin is the last thing to flash and it takes around 2 minutes, so don't pull the plug early thinking it has hung.
ok...
when i click the .exe file that opens the EK02 factory restore screen correct?
Once thats up and running I boot the phone by holding the power on and vol down together correct?
Then attach the usb cable, then hit start correct?
Thank you again
elyeh said:
ok...
when i click the .exe file that opens the EK02 factory restore screen correct?
Once thats up and running I boot the phone by holding the power on and vol down together correct?
Then attach the usb cable, then hit start correct?
Thank you again
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You can have it attached while you power on. You'll have to hit I think vol up to confirm entering download mode, and then on the computer the com port should be yellow in odin oc.
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Sir,
Thank you so very much. It worked like a charm and wasent as bad as I thought it would be.
I appreciate your time and the work you did so this was able to happen.
If you ever get to Las Vegas, drop me a line....I owe you a drink.
Thank you very much once again.
Just got another e4gt, rooted it no problem. Would have liked the old way of doing things instead of a one click, but ok, it worked.
I'm on stock EL29. I want cwm so I can have a nandroid of this stock rooted rom for easy downgrade and going back to stock. Through about an hour of reading and having about 20 tabs open, I have narrowed the options and methods and this's or that's and whatnot to number 3 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474023 Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
I have tried to flash CWM through RM. Says successful, but when I boot to recovery, it goes to Andy and the triangle. When I use vol up + power to go to recovery, it takes me to stock 3e.
This phone is on EL29, straight from the box, with root.
Thanks for any response guys.
Edit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRnH-_XZmM
All files from the link in this vid are dead. If someone has a mirror for that, I could just use those.
don't use rom manager, it can brick ur phone. Just use sfhubs one click and auto root tools.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA
dante32278 said:
don't use rom manager, it can brick ur phone. Just use sfhubs one click and auto root tools.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA
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Dead links
And rm only bricks with touch cwm in ics.
If you have working links for what you mentioned, please post.
Sent from your phone you"lost"
nvm
qbking just told me the servers are down until tomorrow
That's why they are dead
Sent from your phone you"lost"
boborone said:
Dead links
And rm only bricks with touch cwm in ics.
If you have working links for what you mentioned, please post.
Sent from your phone you"lost"
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Like dante said... "Don't Use Tom Manager" your just asking for problems.
It has really issues with flashing recoveries and our devices.
Use Odin or Mobile Odin and flash this in "PDA". It's EL29 modem with CWM Recovery.
http://db.tt/OHdoMN4m
Sent From My Galaxy Class Star Fighter...
Follow the directions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728 to root and add EL29+CWM-Rogue
Oh and to re-iterate. Don't use Rom Manager.
There is so much info on this thread my head is spinning. Just got an Galaxy S3 for Sprint via amazon.
After rooting I'm getting the acore and media issue popups so I need to reflash the original firmware so I can start over. I can't find it on the samsung site.
I was using the mrrobinson method. Does anyone have a link to the original Samsung firmware to I can put it on my phone via Odin?
I'm sure this info is elsewhere on here but my head is spinning right now. Any help would be appreciated.
Phone model: SPH-L710MBBSPR
L710VPBLJ7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746680
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southphillysean said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746680
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That's my favorite baseball team right there.
I feel dumb, but is this "SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 TOOLKIT V7.0" file is what I need? The one that's 115MB or so?
mikedbigd said:
That's my favorite baseball team right there.
I feel dumb, but is this "SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 TOOLKIT V7.0" file is what I need? The one that's 115MB or so?
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There have been many issues with the Toolkit previously linked. I used it back in December to root my phone, but a lot has changed since then and JB in general made it much less stable. I used to recommend it to people, but now I always point people to the Rooting Guide. If you want to start completely from scratch, I'd recommend using the stock TAR file from Sextape's forum. All you have to do is flash it from Odin. Sextape has instructions in their thread. The one you'll most-likely want to download is the "Restore Rooted" version, which I have quoted below:
"Restore" Versions - Wipes your user data
SPH-L710_MD4_1130792_Stock_Restore [EXE|TAR.MD5.GZ]
SPH-L710_MD4_1130792_Rooted_Restore [EXE|TAR.MD5.GZ]
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I hope you get your phone working well again! It's a great phone and we have a really good, helpful community here.
Here is the firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745865
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
topherk said:
There have been many issues with the Toolkit previously linked. I used it back in December to root my phone, but a lot has changed since then and JB in general made it much less stable. I used to recommend it to people, but now I always point people to the Rooting Guide. If you want to start completely from scratch, I'd recommend using the stock TAR file from Sextape's forum. All you have to do is flash it from Odin. Sextape has instructions in their thread. The one you'll most-likely want to download is the "Restore Rooted" version, which I have quoted below:
I hope you get your phone working well again! It's a great phone and we have a really good, helpful community here.
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Thanks topherk. I agree on the phone sentiments.
and once I root again and the phone comes back on, I should be able to go to google play and get the CWM file I need so I can get a ROM? or do I have to flash it through Odin?
mikedbigd said:
Thanks topherk. I agree on the phone sentiments.
and once I root again and the phone comes back on, I should be able to go to google play and get the CWM file I need? or do I have to flash it through Odin?
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Personally, I use (and recommend) TWRP. You can install it once you have root through the goo.im app, GooManager (under menu -> install openrecovery script).
If you really want CWM, I believe you can install it through Rom Manager (obviously this requires root access as well).
topherk said:
Personally, I use (and recommend) TWRP. You can install it once you have root through the goo.im app, GooManager (under menu -> install openrecovery script).
If you really want CWM, I believe you can install it through Rom Manager (obviously this requires root access as well).
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I'm not tied to cwm at all I was just following a thread that suggested it.
But once I reboot (with no acore errors I hope), google play should work right then?
mikedbigd said:
I'm not tied to cwm at all I was just following a thread that suggested it.
But once I reboot (with no acore errors I hope), google play should work right then?
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I've never heard of an acore error, so I can't comment on that, but yes, Google play should work after re-flashing the stock tar file.
topherk said:
I've never heard of an acore error, so I can't comment on that, but yes, Google play should work after re-flashing the stock tar file.
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it's errors that sometimes pop up when flashing, only solution is back to stock then unrooting again.
OK cool. downloading the file you suggested. thanks again.
which ROM do you use for your S3?
mikedbigd said:
it's errors that sometimes pop up when flashing, only solution is back to stock then unrooting again.
OK cool. downloading the file you suggested. thanks again.
which ROM do you use for your S3?
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It's in my signature, Liquidsmooth v2.2. I haven't had the time to upgrade to v2.3 yet, but I will soon.
topherk said:
It's in my signature, Liquidsmooth v2.2. I haven't had the time to upgrade to v2.3 yet, but I will soon.
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cool - going to check it out
topherk said:
It's in my signature, Liquidsmooth v2.2. I haven't had the time to upgrade to v2.3 yet, but I will soon.
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one more question so the order is: Rooted_Restore ----> Goo Manager (in google play) -----> TWRP ----> Liquidsmooth v2.2 ?
mikedbigd said:
one more question so the order is: Rooted_Restore ----> Goo Manager (in google play) -----> TWRP ----> Liquidsmooth v2.2 ?
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Goo manager ----> Download rom ---> Transfer to phone ---> TWRP ----> Format /system, /data (NOT /data/media because thats the internal storage), and /cache ----> Flash rom
CNexus said:
Goo manager ----> Download rom ---> Transfer to phone ---> TWRP ----> Format /system, /data (NOT /data/media because thats the internal storage), and /cache ----> Flash rom
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All this was a HUGE help. A lot has changed since I bought a phone 3 years ago.
Now the challenge is finding a free hotspot tether that works. Even TrevE's didn't work properly with my rom
mikedbigd said:
All this was a HUGE help. A lot has changed since I bought a phone 3 years ago.
Now the challenge is finding a free hotspot tether that works. Even TrevE's didn't work properly with my rom
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The native hotshot has been hacked
Thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224083
CNexus said:
The native hotshot has been hacked
Thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224083
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which ROM do you use?
mikedbigd said:
which ROM do you use?
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TPR
CNexus said:
TPR
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TPR = The People's ROM?
mikedbigd said:
TPR = The People's ROM?
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Yup :thumbup:
I own a i747M Galaxy S3 on the Rogers network, and I'm interested in rooting my device to install CM 10.1 ROM. I would like to clear up my questions and concerns fully before attempting something that if preformed wrong, could damage - or fully brick - my device.
A few of my XDA resources:
SIII ROOT/ROMs/TOOLS
Noobs Guide to Root, Flash, and More
Stock ROM Firmware
Questions &/or Concerns:
In regards to the Firmware downloads: Which download do I choose under the Rogers section in order to get the complete factory image of the Rogers S3?
Is it worth it to do the CWM method that avoids triggering the Flash Counter?
More questions will likely come as I remember.
Wheelzz said:
I own a i747M Galaxy S3 on the Rogers network, and I'm interested in rooting my device to install CM 10.1 ROM. I would like to clear up my questions and concerns fully before attempting something that if preformed wrong, could damage - or fully brick - my device.
A few of my XDA resources:
SIII ROOT/ROMs/TOOLS
Noobs Guide to Root, Flash, and More
Stock ROM Firmware
Questions &/or Concerns:
In regards to the Firmware downloads: Which download do I choose under the Rogers section in order to get the complete factory image of the Rogers S3?
Is it worth it to do the CWM method that avoids triggering the Flash Counter?
More questions will likely come as I remember.
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From one of your links to install rogers firmware pre rooted, you want this firmware which was the first from Rogers section http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23017610006234402
Here is where you can download the 4.1.2 rogers stock un-rooted firmware. The first one labeled RWC is for Rogers Wireless. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M
Personally I do not worry about the flash counter because you can install 'Triangle Away' and reset the counter from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
BCSC said:
From one of your links to install rogers firmware pre rooted, you want this firmware which was the first from Rogers section http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23017610006234402
Here is where you can download the 4.1.2 rogers stock un-rooted firmware. The first one labeled RWC is for Rogers Wireless. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M
Personally I do not worry about the flash counter because you can install 'Triangle Away' and reset the counter from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
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So the link that I labelled stock ROM is actually for rooting?
No, that's just for getting back to stock. In your first link S3 root rom.... you have a forum that had. ' no tripping flash counter'. This is stock firmware with root injected already. If you flash that with odin, you will have root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
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No, that's just for getting back to stock. In your first link S3 root rom.... you have a forum that had. ' no tripping flash counter'. This is stock firmware with root injected already. If you flash that with odin, you will have root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
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Oh, thanks. Should I just use the Samsung link for the stock ROM? In my link it has like 3 different files under the Rogers section. Is that root a good one? I am not sure if there are different roots.
Is flashing a rooted file with oden the best way to root?
The absolutely simplest way for you to get root is to flash this in odin.
http://download.chainfire.eu/269/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-d2can-d2vl-sghi747m.zip
It will give you root access without reinstalling the whole rom. If you want instruction on how to use this file, here is the source link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790.
After installing this you can download Rom Manager from the play store to install CWM
At this stage don't worry about your flash counter. You can reset it to 0 later.
AT&T GS3 memory problem
I hope I'm putting this in the correct forum on this website. If not will someone guide me to the right place?
After rooting my AT&T GS3 and loading lots of apps and doing backups, I noticed it was running out memory. When viewing the Storage and available space on the phone it indicated the bulk of memory was taken up by "Miscellaneous files". I connected the phone to my computer and with Windows Explorer navigated to my phone. Once there I saw, as I suspected, it appeared the problem with my phone's internal memory being almost all used up was because I had done way too many backups, some with the phone's backup and some with other apps with backup capabilities. Figuring I could take care of that easily enough, I used my computer's Eraser program I erased several of the older backups. After disconnecting the phone, rebooting, etc. I went into the phone's Settings & Storage to see how the memory then looked. The phone shows that I now have Available space of 8.43 GB, because the Miscellaneous files space went down from about 11GB to 2.03GB. Here's my problem... even though the phone Storage indicates I have all kinds of available memory, I get errors when existing apps try to download updates to apps and some new apps telling me there is not enough memory available. Short of restoring the phone to pre-rooting and then having to reload all my apps and re-root, is there a way (using CWM or other) to get the phone to re-recognize the available memory? If someone could give me a link to where to answer is I would be very grateful
If you have successfully installed CWM, try wiping cache, and then wipe dalvic cache. Dalvic cache is in the 'advanced' section under wipe menu. This will force android to reload all the app memory and may fix your issue.
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BCSC said:
The absolutely simplest way for you to get root is to flash this in odin.
http://download.chainfire.eu/269/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-d2can-d2vl-sghi747m.zip
It will give you root access without reinstalling the whole rom. If you want instruction on how to use this file, here is the source link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790.
After installing this you can download Rom Manager from the play store to install CWM
At this stage don't worry about your flash counter. You can reset it to 0 later.
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If I want to root in order to run custom ROMs such as CM, should not use auto root?
All root is created equal. You can use auto root for any rom. Stock or CM10. If you use the auto roor method that I suggested you will not have issues.
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All root is created equal. You can use auto root for any rom. Stock or CM10. If you use the auto roor method that I suggested you will not have issues.
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Do you know a good download for Google Apps?
Thanks, will reply back later with any issues.
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Do you know a good download for Google Apps?
Thanks, will reply back later with any issues.
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This Gapps package has all the Google apps for Android 4.2.2. You would flash this after installing CM10.1
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
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This Gapps package has all the Google apps for Android 4.2.2. You would flash this after installing CM10.1
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
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That package should work fine for the latest stable version of CM 10.1 for my device, correct?
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That package should work fine for the latest stable version of CM 10.1 for my device, correct?
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Yes sir, that is correct. When you click that link you will see the info for it stating that it is the Google apps for 4.2.2 which is CM10.1
You can also see this link for confirmation. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Gapps
Wiping caches
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If you have successfully installed CWM, try wiping cache, and then wipe dalvic cache. Dalvic cache is in the 'advanced' section under wipe menu. This will force android to reload all the app memory and may fix your issue.
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Thanks BCSC for the assistance. I did a wipe on both caches, but after re-boot the phone still gave me memory errors when apps tried to update. But that's OK, because I installed another backup from my external SD card (1 of 4) and it looks like the memory problem went away. I was going to go through a re-install of each of backups to see if I happened to have made a rooted one before the memory filled up. I got lucky because the first backup on the list did the trick. :good:
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Yes sir, that is correct. When you click that link you will see the info for it stating that it is the Google apps for 4.2.2 which is CM10.1
You can also see this link for confirmation. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Gapps
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Is ODEN 3.07 the latest?
Wheelzz said:
Is ODEN 3.07 the latest?
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Oh, my bad, the auto root includes a custom Odin for the auto root.
I am just wondering, what's the difference between using the auto root and using normal odin such as the method in the noobs root guide? More steps?
As for installing CWM through ROM manager: it prompts me to select my device and the only S3 there is MetroPCS.
Press menu button and you will see 'show all devices.' You will find it in there
BCSC said:
Press menu button and you will see 'show all devices.' You will find it in there
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Yes it is.
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I think I am just going to start over. Although, I flashed that stock link you sent me earlier, and I still have superSU.