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plesae help root and roms

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/

sabreful said:
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

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
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App

phordych05 said:
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
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
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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.

Chochiwpg said:
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

Help Verizon Galaxy Nexus came with build IMM76Q(Wanting Root)

Ok guys i just got the Galaxy Nexus and im wanting to root it. But it came with the IMM76Q build. Everything im finding is for IMM76K. Is there a way to root it or am i stuck with a non rooted phone for now. It is the verizon one, any help would be nice

You have a galaxy nexus you are not stuck without root. However I am not sure about the tool box programs and your newer version. I believe you should still be able to use adb to unlock your boot loader and you should still be able to go into your recovery and flash a custom ROM with root or just flash the super user zip and that will give you root. Here is the super user zip if you need it. http://db.tt/GzpXFmUz
I used this zip to root my phone before. If you are not sure how to use adb or send commands manually you tube has some great videos to help.

In the toolkit you simply choose option 14 the one ending in "k". Its the same as the Q version with just a search bogus feature. Read the last page on that thread and the author tells you to use K. I just did it on two phones. Works perfect!

Which toolkit I could never get the gnex one to download. I know there's the other one 1.5 toolkit
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iceshark said:
In the toolkit you simply choose option 14 the one ending in "k". Its the same as the Q version with just a search bogus feature. Read the last page on that thread and the author tells you to use K. I just did it on two phones. Works perfect!
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Worked for me as well. Used the toolkit.
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whitetiger2429 said:
Which toolkit I could never get the gnex one to download. I know there's the other one 1.5 toolkit
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dont be lazy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
i for one will not help you if the toolkit for whatever reason fails.

currently using nexus toolkit 7.7 trying to relock my bootloader on imm76q and it isn't working. used the option for the 4.0.4 (imm76k)

ticholas said:
currently using nexus toolkit 7.7 trying to relock my bootloader on imm76q and it isn't working. used the option for the 4.0.4 (imm76k)
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Use the back to stock tool.
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thanks, that should have been self explanatory.

Zepius said:
dont be lazy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
i for one will not help you if the toolkit for whatever reason fails.
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Seriously, it's like, three commands.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium via Verizon Wireless

I had the same build on my last refurbished (aka like new) verizon phone that was sent out to me. I ran into problems using tool kit. It would hang in a bootloop after pushing SU installed with the tool kit. I basically downloaded the IMM76K factory image from Google Nexus page. Wiped the phone and did it the old fashion way via terminal or in windows cmd .
adb reboot bootloader
placed the latest SU in main folder of phone (aka root folder)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery--and your version of clockwork
press the volume to recovery and press the power button
flashed zip..choose zip
reboot the phone
opened Rom Manager
flashed latest version of ClockworkMod for my phone.
But that's more than 3 steps.

paternal_techie said:
I had the same build on my last refurbished (aka like new) verizon phone that was sent out to me. I ran into problems using tool kit. It would hang in a bootloop after pushing SU installed with the tool kit. I basically downloaded the IMM76K factory image from Google Nexus page. Wiped the phone and did it the old fashion way via terminal or in windows cmd .
adb reboot bootloader
placed the latest SU in main folder of phone (aka root folder)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery--and your version of clockwork
press the volume to recovery and press the power button
flashed zip..choose zip
reboot the phone
opened Rom Manager
flashed latest version of ClockworkMod for my phone.
But that's more than 3 steps.
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That's interesting. I had no problems. Maybe you had an older toolkit version? I rooted mine on Tuesday.
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I'm gonna throw my ? In here since I'm totally unfamiliar with Samsung and nexus devices.
I bought my mom a gnex (sprint variant) for mothers day. I rooted it using fastboot and adb and put TWRP on it. My ? is, do I need to restore factory recovery for her (somehow ?) to accept this OTA she says sprint is trying to push? Its only 26mb, dunno what it is.
It's hard to find info in the nexus forums, just the way it's setup, and I say that as a 3yr xda addict.
Sent from my EVO using xda premium

whitetiger2429 said:
Ok guys i just got the Galaxy Nexus and im wanting to root it. But it came with the IMM76Q build. Everything im finding is for IMM76K. Is there a way to root it or am i stuck with a non rooted phone for now. It is the verizon one, any help would be nice
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So phones are shipping with imm76q huh? Oh boy

killerapl said:
That's interesting. I had no problems. Maybe you had an older toolkit version? I rooted mine on Tuesday.
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I had the latest version of toolkit but it just kept boot looping so I said "efff it" and did it manually. Now I have no problems whatsoever.

whitetiger2429 said:
Ok guys i just got the Galaxy Nexus and im wanting to root it. But it came with the IMM76Q build. Everything im finding is for IMM76K. Is there a way to root it or am i stuck with a non rooted phone for now. It is the verizon one, any help would be nice
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the wugfresh toolkit works if you want to root it. I was able to root mine successfully with the toolkit, but the replacement phone is garbage. Keeps dropping signal.

i have a slightly different issue, but it's related - so, i didn't want to start another thread...
i got a replacement device from Asurion, and it came with IMM76Q. i unlocked and rooted, but the device, itself, had some issues. so, i am returning it and getting another replacement device. i've asked them to send me a new one, so we'll see...
anyway, before returning it, i wanted to lock, unroot, and go back to stock. but, i haven't seen anything that would let me return it back to stock IMM76Q - only stock IMM76K. i'm wondering if there is a way to get it back to stock IMM76Q, in case Asurion wants to give me a rash of crap for returning to them a device that is locked, unrooted, but only on IMM76K...??

huskerkate said:
i have a slightly different issue, but it's related - so, i didn't want to start another thread...
i got a replacement device from Asurion, and it came with IMM76Q. i unlocked and rooted, but the device, itself, had some issues. so, i am returning it and getting another replacement device. i've asked them to send me a new one, so we'll see...
anyway, before returning it, i wanted to lock, unroot, and go back to stock. but, i haven't seen anything that would let me return it back to stock IMM76Q - only stock IMM76K. i'm wondering if there is a way to get it back to stock IMM76Q, in case Asurion wants to give me a rash of crap for returning to them a device that is locked, unrooted, but only on IMM76K...??
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Flash the IMM76K, then update to IMM76Q using the info in the "Official OTA Update URLs" sticky in the General section.

Guide for Rooting LG Nitro HD P935/Telus?

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:
Thanks

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)
Sent from my LG-P935

waxinpoetic said:
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)
Sent from my LG-P935
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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

TheCrow1372 said:
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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Rooting?

Hello guys
Im new to Samsung, bought my phone a month ago and love it to be honest. The problem is dont know most of things on android and samsung. been looking at the forum hours and hours and learnt most of it from you.
I want to know if rooting is any good? why would you root your device or why wouldnt you? advantages and disadvantages?
Is it easy to do it? (as Im new dont wanna brick my phone) I have seen that if you root your phone your warranty will be avoid. If you unroot will it be still avoided?
Hope my questions are clear.

Hi and welxome to xda. Rooting basically gives you full rights over your phone and breaks most barriers put in place. Hands down the best thing about rooting your phone is that it gives you the ability to install a custom rom which improves on the current rom (the systen you are interacting with)
It is really easy to root a note2, i suggest you read the stickys-they have a guide for it.
Lastly the only downside is that you can brick ur phone if anything is DONE without reading the instructions. Or flashing something that is not in a N7100 forum.
And it voids warantee, but there is a workaround (traingleaway, search it )
Hope i answered your question
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

hamzahqaisar1995 said:
Hi and welxome to xda. Rooting basically gives you full rights over your phone and breaks most barriers put in place. Hands down the best thing about rooting your phone is that it gives you the ability to install a custom rom which improves on the current rom (the systen you are interacting with)
It is really easy to root a note2, i suggest you read the stickys-they have a guide for it.
Lastly the only downside is that you can brick ur phone if anything is DONE without reading the instructions. Or flashing something that is not in a N7100 forum.
And it voids warantee, but there is a workaround (traingleaway, search it )
Hope i answered your question
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Thanks for you response mate. Whats the quickest and easiest and safest root ? Like iphone jailbreaks are so easy all you need to do is plug your phone in and press the jailbreak button and after 2 3 minutes all done. Is there any program or software like that?

I suggest you before rooting do a bit of research on why you need to root rather than root it "because you can" as you read rooting has it drawbacks specially for noobs.
If you can live without some specific feature only available through rooting, don't root avoid a headache.
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PiskopatYazar said:
Thanks for you response mate. Whats the quickest and easiest and safest root ? Like iphone jailbreaks are so easy all you need to do is plug your phone in and press the jailbreak button and after 2 3 minutes all done. Is there any program or software like that?
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CF auto root
it will take 10 sec

True, bought Note II yesterday and rooted today in like 2 minutes!

yahyoh said:
CF auto root
it will take 10 sec
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dalanik said:
True, bought Note II yesterday and rooted today in like 2 minutes!
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what files do I need? where did you download them?

Where can you find instructions to unroot a note 2 which has been rooted using CF-auto-root.
Sent from my GT-N7100

HypoDest said:
Where can you find instructions to unroot a note 2 which has been rooted using CF-auto-root.
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why do you want to unroot?

PiskopatYazar said:
why do you want to unroot?
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Haven't rooted yet. Found many instructions for the easy cf-auto-root but not much on unrooting, which may be needed for OTA updates or warranty checks.
Anyways you may wanna look into rooting after finding some uses for it. Otherwise it may be an unnecessary risk. There is a lot of customisation and functionality available using the stock rom and market apps alone.
Sent from my GT-N7100

you can unroot (rooted with cf autoroot) by supeSU (you will get it by rooting)setting menu
OR
by simply flashing stock ROM with odin will unroot device
(In both case you should have to reset counter while you are having root, to claim warranty)
Read post#2 &3 of this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696

dr.ketan said:
you can unroot (rooted with cf autoroot) by supeSU (you will get it by rooting)setting menu
OR
by simply flashing stock ROM with odin will unroot device
(In both case you should have to reset counter while you are having root, to claim warranty)
Read post#2 &3 of this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696
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Does unrooting using superSU require restoring factory settings or anything? Or does it do it cleanly?
I want to be able to update through OTA.
Sent from my GT-N7100

factory reset won't need, cosmetically you won't see any rooting sign.
But regarding OTA, really its weired
you never can say surely, i have seen who have unrooted + factory reset, even they fails to install update (though even getting update)
so be prepare to flash using odin, if you don't get OTA.

You need to factory flash via Odin and then use triangle away to reset the flash counter that should allow you to update OTA.
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[Q] Rooting N7 2013 with 4.4.2?

I hate being "that guy", but I want to make sure I don't brick a perfectly fine, working Nexus. First, I love the device. Received it for Christmas and it's everything I need in a tablet. I have rooted and flashed roms in the past on other devices. At this point the only reason I want to root is for Greenify and Titanium. I am currently running stock KitKat. I have checked out owenbeals tutorial videos but not sure that method is compatible with KitKat. So..
Question 1: Can I still root the device even though I am on 4.2.2? If so, what is the method I'm needing?
Question 2: I don't need to unlock the bootloader or install custom recovery just to root do I? I haven't had to do that in the past for other devices but I just want to make sure.
Can't wait to freeze and hibernate some apps I have no use for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Jersey846 said:
I hate being "that guy", but I want to make sure I don't brick a perfectly fine, working Nexus. First, I love the device. Received it for Christmas and it's everything I need in a tablet. I have rooted and flashed roms in the past on other devices. At this point the only reason I want to root is for Greenify and Titanium. I am currently running stock KitKat. I have checked out owenbeals tutorial videos but not sure that method is compatible with KitKat. So..
Question 1: Can I still root the device even though I am on 4.2.2? If so, what is the method I'm needing?
Question 2: I don't need to unlock the bootloader or install custom recovery just to root do I? I haven't had to do that in the past for other devices but I just want to make sure.
Can't wait to freeze and hibernate some apps I have no use for. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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1) Yes. It's a Nexus so it's easily rooted. I rooted after I upgraded to 4.4.2 right out of the box. As far as what method to use, I'm not a huge fan of toolkits, so I did everything manually: fastboot oem unlock to unlock bootloader, fastboot flash a custom recovery (I installed Philz), then flash supersu in said recovery. Super simple.
2) Well, no matter what route you go (manual or toolkit), you have to unlock the bootloader to do all this. Apparently toolkits can do all this for you and even relock the bootloader after. Don't know why anyone would want to relock though.

charesa39 said:
1) Yes. It's a Nexus so it's easily rooted. I rooted after I upgraded to 4.4.2 right out of the box. As far as what method to use, I'm not a huge fan of toolkits, so I did everything manually: fastboot oem unlock to unlock bootloader, fastboot flash a custom recovery (I installed Philz), then flash supersu in said recovery. Super simple.
2) Well, no matter what route you go (manual or toolkit), you have to unlock the bootloader to do all this. Apparently toolkits can do all this for you and even relock the bootloader after. Don't know why anyone would want to relock though.
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Awesome thanks so much! I think I've always used toolkits. Is there multiple toolkits or one you could recommend? I always need a step by step to walk me through it so I'm never on here crying about bricking a device.
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Jersey846 said:
Awesome thanks so much! I think I've always used toolkits. Is there multiple toolkits or one you could recommend? I always need a step by step to walk me through it so I'm never on here crying about bricking a device.
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No problem. Always glad to help. Unfortunately, I can't recommend any toolkits because I've never used any. It's always easier for me, personally, to do everything manually. That way, if something were to go awry, I know exactly what the problem was and can correct it. It's super simple. I did it the same exact way I've done my GNex in the past, and my current Nexus 5. Just make sure you have the correct drivers installed. This is where most people's headaches come from.
These are pretty much the instructions I followed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
Just unlock the bootloader, install recovery, and flash supersu in said recovery. Obviously, just substitute the recovery file with the one that's specific to the N7. I went with Philz recovery (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485264).
I am by no means a tech genius, so if I can follow these steps, I believe you can too!

Here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475

Thanks all for the help. Now rooted and running my beloved Greenify.
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Which method did you end up using? Looking to root my new N7 to freeze and hibernate apps!