Ok, I've flashed the Leaked ICS ROM and tried to root it several different ways.
First, I tried UnlockRoot. It does not work.
Next, I tried SuperOneClick. It didn't work for me. I have heard that it did for lots of other people.
Then, I tried TPSparkyRoot. It did successfully root my phone. But, when I reboot my phone after the process, I get the "Security Error" message and have to follow the Unbricking Guide to get my phone back to working order.
My question to the community is: Has anybody had this problem before and if so, does anybody have any better rooting methods?
The best rooting method is just to install the pre-rooted CWM-flashable ICS leak that HO!NO! put out. You're already doing hardcore stuff to your phone anyway, so next time you unbrick, just install RomManager and CWM and flash the .zip you want.
How is the CWM Flashable version on battery life?
It's the same thing as the ICS leak. I'd say relatively poor battery life, personally.
Use doomlords root method. Myself and many others have had great success with it where other methods failed .
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Hutch89 said:
Use doomlords root method. Myself and many others have had great success with it where other methods failed .
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Do you happen to have a link to a tutorial for Doomlord Root?
Also, I tried to install CWM and ended up bricking my phone again. Any suggestions on that?
EDIT: I found Doomlord v4... It didn't work for me.
I believe USB debugging must be checked and its also very important that you have allowed installation of non-market apps, otherwise the program cannot install super user...
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Yup, I made sure those were both checked. No dice.
When I try to install CWM through ROM Manager, it bricks...
I figured it out! I had to make my own root script.
Here it is: LINK
mattman86 said:
I figured it out! I had to make my own root script.
Here it is: LINK
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Only because I'm not sure how to use this method, any idea if anyone is working on a super one click method or another easier method???
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just bought the galaxy (at full price)...so dumb to do ...but i soft bricked my sgs4g like 10 times can some one give me the esaiest of easy way to root i was on google and theres like 10 different galaxys and its nothing like the sansung galaxy s4g i just had...please...please help...and i need cwm...please...!!!!thanks in advance... ;-)
i recommend
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320991
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if you aren't able to fully understand that guide, you might try
http://theunlockr.com/2011/12/01/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-all-versions/
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i recommend
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320991
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if you aren't able to fully understand that guide, you might try
http://theunlockr.com/2011/12/01/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-all-versions/
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a lot of XDA links are down so i suggest using the stuff on theunlockr.com it's pretty direct
dl kies or drivers (personally i just dl drivers)
run odin and flash CWM
you can then flash a rom to get root or flash superuser to get root.
I did the 'unlockr' method but it took me like 6 tries to get su installed through CWM.
Keep trying if it fails. It will eventually work.
It isn't too much different from the other methods floating around the forums. Links work which is always a plus as someone else has mentioned.
8Fishes said:
I did the 'unlockr' method but it took me like 6 tries to get su installed through CWM.
Keep trying if it fails. It will eventually work.
It isn't too much different from the other methods floating around the forums. Links work which is always a plus as someone else has mentioned.
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sometimes it says that it "fails" but it actually did work and superuser will be in your app drawer lol
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sometimes it says that it "fails" but it actually did THANKS GOR IT T OWORK ..NOW I LOADED AN OLD SGS4G FILE BY ACCEIDENT AND WONT STOP BOOTING....and where can i find how to install CyanogenMod 7 or 7.1....PLEASE...!!!!NOW I STUCK
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How in the hell did you get from here the t989 forums to the
gs4g forum to download a ROM
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Teo032 said:
sometimes it says that it "fails" but it actually did THANKS GOR IT T OWORK ..NOW I LOADED AN OLD SGS4G FILE BY ACCEIDENT AND WONT STOP BOOTING....and where can i find how to install CyanogenMod 7 or 7.1....PLEASE...!!!!NOW I STUCK
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How in the hell did you get from here the t989 forums to the
gs4g forum to download a ROM
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No it looks like he loaded an old sgs4g file on his microsd or something because he use to own one..
anyways.. it looks like your phone is just doing a bootloop. if you have a backup just nandroid restore.
Not sure what this sgs4g file is? is it a ROM/Kernel? or some backup data?
if you flashed a ROM/Kernel.. and you're only getting boot loops you're fking lucky. Flash a t989 ROM/kernel and it should fix it
if you just restored some data. just wipe your data and caches/dalvik cache
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Easiest method, which I just used myself today, is the ZergRush Exploit.
You won't be able to install custom ROM's because this method does not install a new Kernel with Recovery. But it is the easiest method I have found and gives you ROOT if that is all you are looking for. It can be found through the stickies, but here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Chochiwpg said:
Easiest method, which I just used myself today, is the ZergRush Exploit.
You won't be able to install custom ROM's because this method does not install a new Kernel with Recovery. But it is the easiest method I have found and gives you ROOT if that is all you are looking for. It can be found through the stickies, but here is the link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
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From 1st hand experience on a T-MO GS2 (and also what others have posted), the ZergRush has fewer successes on the T-Mo units. I tried ran it last night on a new phone and didn't do anything. I ended up using one of the other rooting methods. Not sure if it's hit or miss, or what the issue may be.
lithium133 said:
From 1st hand experience on a T-MO GS2 (and also what others have posted), the ZergRush has fewer successes on the T-Mo units. I tried ran it last night on a new phone and didn't do anything. I ended up using one of the other rooting methods. Not sure if it's hit or miss, or what the issue may be.
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This method doesn't work for rooting the new 2.3.6 any more. Apparently they fixed the ZergRush exploit. I have the T989D Telus version of the phone. I believe it was running 2.3.5 and it work beautifully.
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This method doesn't work for rooting the new 2.3.6 any more. Apparently they fixed the ZergRush exploit. I have the T989D Telus version of the phone. I believe it was running 2.3.5 and it work beautifully.
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it never worked for the 2.3.6
ftfy
So since I am new to this forum I assume this is where I am able to post since I cannot post in the dec sesction. I am trying to root my lg nitro which i just got form at&t july 2012. It has 2.3.5 android on it and I have rooted my other phones np but this one is annoying. Ive tried all versions of super one click and unlock and doomlord as well.
I assume my nitro just cant be rooted at the moment? ive made sure debuggin is checked and have tried them using card mounted and unmounted. have factory reset and tried fresh still a no go. I noticed in doomlord that i get chmod read only and cannot write superuser.apk reado only as if my phone chmod is set to read only.
Just asking here if anyone knows for sure if my version of nitro can be rooted so i am not banging my head against the wall....though at&t tech upper lvl told me other day lg nitro gets ics at end of july for sure but ya know how that goes.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Hi talrune,
Welcome to the community. Unfortunately, you are not the only one that has had problems rooting the 2.3.5 ROM. AT&T has done a good job at locking it down. Several people have just given up on it.
The best way to get root on your Nitro is to head over to the Development section and flash a pre-rooted ICS ROM. You might also try the method I have listed in my signature. I haven't tried it on 2.3.5 so I would be interested in knowing if it works with it or not.
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Hi Guys,
I had the same issue.. tried several times.. with doomlords, tsparkys and superoneclick...
But after multiple retries. finally managed to root 2.3.5 using SuperOneCLick 2.3.2.. and it is fine now..
Never give up,, keep on trying.. ur phone rooting time wud be just round the corner.
Yes I did download honos which i assume it is the prerooted ics and i put it in root directory of my sd card but dont i need phone rooted to put a rom manager on there to then flash the prerooted ics rom?
talrune said:
Yes I did download honos which i assume it is the prerooted ics and i put it in root directory of my sd card but dont i need phone rooted to put a rom manager on there to then flash the prerooted ics rom?
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You can follow the unbricking guide that will take you back to 2.3.4 which was extremely easy to root.
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You can follow the unbricking guide that will take you back to 2.3.4 which was extremely easy to root.
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thanks for the info I found another ics that uses the zip from lg and its sotware and it flashed my nitro to 4.0.3 with no problems so that worked for me. from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668476 was very easy using that.
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thanks for the info I found another ics that uses the zip from lg and its sotware and it flashed my nitro to 4.0.3 with no problems so that worked for me. from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668476 was very easy using that.
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Nice... that's actually the exact same as HO!NO! ICS ROM. Except not rooted.
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mattman86 said:
Nice... that's actually the exact same as HO!NO! ICS ROM. Except not rooted.
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Yeah i would have used his but as i said I cannot get my phone to root with any of the methods listed even the ICS version I cant get it to root either. I guess ill have to find a stock 2.3.4 rom to flash to but i assumed ya would have to have root to downgrade to 2.3.4
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If you get it to work please let me know because im in the exact boat as you. Tried every method many times.
What would be nice to see is someone who has done it on the AT&T LG NITRO HD, upload a video or screenshot slide show of step by step install of ROM, since other instructions dont seem to work for everyone. If i get it to root il be sure to make a better step by step instruction video.
I swear I've looked but seems elusive well one that works or have I missed something, any link would be appreciated
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Only option I've found to work is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709
Just follow that guide and you'll be rooted w/ CWM and ready to flash the ROM of your choice.
Thanks bro and what's the odds the person to answer is another 49ers fan:thumbup:, let ya know how it goes
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Thanks bro and what's the odds the person to answer is another 49ers fan:thumbup:, let ya know how it goes
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Fellow 49ers fan? Friend request incoming. lol
That guide works well so you should haven't any problems.
X0dus said:
Only option I've found to work is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709
Just follow that guide and you'll be rooted w/ CWM and ready to flash the ROM of your choice.
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This will work with all providers hey bro, I'm with Telus/Canada
The ROM that guide gets you on isn't meant to be ran permanently, at least I didn't think so but I also won't do stock. Just find the appropriate ROM after finishing the guide.
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The ROM that guide gets you on isn't meant to be ran permanently, at least I didn't think so but I also won't do stock. Just find the appropriate ROM after finishing the guide.
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U recommend a particular ROM, not too many to choose from also is ur battery life any good I'm just new to this device?
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Buttery life is dependent on your use. Test each ROM and find the one u like best is my best suggestion.
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Buttery life is dependent on your use. Test each ROM and find the one u like best is my best suggestion.
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I'm sorry bro just call me stupid but it's ok to treat me as a newb cuz I am too this device but what part of that link involves me and rooting, like which parts should I follow to get me rooted plus installing CWM or some type of recovery and I did install ROM Manager already just want to know where to go to make it easy to do step by step?
Take this guide one step at a time. Read through it a few times, slowly, if need be. It's not a difficult one; just may look intimidating to some. A new guide came up, which u know about, that does the same thing but keeps the original build id. If u ask me, pick one and go. Don't over think it.
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I'm sorry bro just call me stupid but it's ok to treat me as a newb cuz I am too this device but what part of that link involves me and rooting, like which parts should I follow to get me rooted plus installing CWM or some type of recovery and I did install ROM Manager already just want to know where to go to make it easy to do step by step?
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Installing ROM manager on stock ICS does nothing more than, well, installing ROM manager on stock ICS. You must have rooted Gingerbread to be able to flash a custom recovery such as CWM or TWRP; which is required to enjoy any of the ROMs in the developer section here. And to downgrade stock ICS to Gingerbread, you must follow one of the unbrick guides. What particular section should you follow to get root + CWM? From the 1st word in the OP to the last period.
Like X0dus said, read through whichever guide you choose to use before you do anything; get familiar with the process and what you're going to be doing. Obviously, keep the directions open while performing the process, and don't skip around. Each step is essential and must be followed in order.
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I tried Bin4ry root method and it worked on 1st attempt on my P930 with leaked ICS V18f... Give it a try..:good:
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I tried Bin4ry root method and it worked on 1st attempt on my P930 with leaked ICS V18f... Give it a try..:good:
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If all that is needed is root privileges then this may work; but if a custom recovery is the objective this will not work. And when it's all said and done, why not go ahead and do the unbrick process and install HO!NO!'s rooted CWM flashable ICS or Liquid Nitro if you want all or mostly stock... get rooted stock ICS and also the ability to try out all the other options available?
Any true root for our devices or any out that are 'proven' to work for ours and sorry if I have missed it, I know there are many or at least one that some have been helpful in pointing out as root guides but need some proof that the Canadian devices have root too please? I am on the latest 4.0.4 ICS and ready to perm-root/CWM or TWRP if thats what I use for recovery, please lead me/us in the right direction?:crying:
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I used the method listed in these forums for rooting for the bell p930. Worked fine. However you will not be able to install cwm unless you unbrick (back to gingerbread)
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I used the method listed in these forums for rooting for the bell p930. Worked fine. However you will not be able to install cwm unless you unbrick (back to gingerbread)
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You can treat me like a newb in this matter cuz I am stock 4.0.4 ICS not rooted 'yet' so what do you mean about the 'unbrick' thing, is there a rooting method that will work that will give me CWM or TWRP recovery like I want to do everything all at once in like one day in possibly 1-2hrs? lol
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You can treat me like a newb in this matter cuz I am stock 4.0.4 ICS not rooted 'yet' so what do you mean about the 'unbrick' thing, is there a rooting method that will work that will give me CWM or TWRP recovery like I want to do everything all at once in like one day in possibly 1-2hrs? lol
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If you are on stock ICS you have to go through the unbrick guide to be able to install CWM or TWRP. There are a couple here on the first page, they all essentially do the same thing with slightly different methods, and i would assume they take about a equal amount of time. Just make sure you download the required software and read through the instructions once at the very least before you attempt to begin the process.
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Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
Cjay1518 said:
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
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Framaroot. Link is in the root guide.
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Cjay1518 said:
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
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framaroot using the gandalf exploit worked great for me, it's in the app store. There have been reports of issues if you stay on stock, none if you plan on flashing a rom. I however have had no issues running stock with it either.
EDIT: What he said, lol.
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framaroot using the gandalf exploit worked great for me, it's in the app store. There have been reports of issues if you stay on stock, none if you plan on flashing a rom. I however have had no issues running stock with it either.
EDIT: What he said, lol.
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Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Only if you unlock also. All in the root guide.
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Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Again, lol, what he said. I was simply saying that IF you stay with stock you may have issues rooting that way - but I haven't. I stayed with stock because it has given me the most stable performance/battery life but with this phone people tend to have very different experiences. Not something to be concerned by, simply means you will have to test for yourself and see what works best for you/your needs. I still flash roms(Just flashed newest Vanir with Linaro Matr1x kernel - and boy is it fast!), but always have a stock nandroid backup to fall back to. The rooting guide will explain all of this but framaroot will give you root accesss, and an app called freegee will unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery(clockworkmod or twrp). At that point, I advise everyone to make a full backup in recovery(and to copy that backup to a pc for safe keeping) - then you are free to download and flash roms, kernels, mods, etc - to your hearts content. Anything goes wrong or doesnt work properly, you can just go back into recovery and restore your backup.
Framaroot was the bees knees for me. Used it at least 9 months ago and I've never had an issue.
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I'm the guy that originally tried framaroot on our phone and I didn't have any issues running stock. Framaroot from the root guide, freegee from the play store, choose recovery, boom