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I have an unrooted Samsung Galaxy S2 Sprint version that I never rooted, and I just updated to ICS stock (over the air update). While I had rooted another, this is my wife's phone and I want to root it to get better control over the battery issues. I read the wiki, but it all was dated to before the update.
Do any of the rooting methods work once you have already upgraded to the latest ICS update that came from Sprint?
johnpent said:
I have an unrooted Samsung Galaxy S2 Sprint version that I never rooted, and I just updated to ICS stock (over the air update). While I had rooted another, this is my wife's phone and I want to root it to get better control over the battery issues. I read the wiki, but it all was dated to before the update.
Do any of the rooting methods work once you have already upgraded to the latest ICS update that came from Sprint?
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I am unsure of the rooting methods at this point. Did you check the one click rooting sticky? I would put the phone in download mode and odin a rom of your choosing (like el29 from sfhub) then one click root, recovery and flash a rom of your choosing. This process is of course only if the existing methods don't work with the OTA.
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Disregard the previous.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
Do this
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EmperorX said:
Disregard the previous.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
Do this
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Thanks for this. Will give it a shot tonight. While I am new at posting here, I have used this forum many times. I appreciate everyone doing all of this hard work!
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Use the preserve data version and you won't lose anything like contacts, files etc.
Will this work on a Sprint Samsung S2 running...
All,
I'm a total noob to rooting etc. A few questions to those who have done this. I have a Sprint Galaxy SII (model SPH-D710) running 4.0.4 w/Kernel ver. 3.0.15-SPH-D710.FH13-CL663858 [email protected] #3 - First can this be rooted? Are there any drawbacks or issues doing so (things not working etc.)? What is the best process and can anyone direct me to the best method to date?
Thanks,
First:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28507701
Second:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31961585
Read the stickies. You'll gain allot from them.
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Thanks for the info... Still looking to see if anyone can answer my other questions about rooting the ver, I have and if it's worth doing or if it's going to create more problems. Really just need to be able to use WiFi hotspot without getting jacked by Sprint.
Thanks..
gohuge said:
Thanks for the info... Still looking to see if anyone can answer my other questions about rooting the ver, I have and if it's worth doing or if it's going to create more problems. Really just need to be able to use WiFi hotspot without getting jacked by Sprint.
Thanks..
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The second link in the post above yours answers the question.
Once rooted you can use wifi tether from play store.
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You can also take a look in my signature. I have a guide to manually rooting if not all, most ICS powered devices on the sgs2 epic 4g touch.
Here is my little guide: http://tinyurl.com/icsroot
gohuge said:
Thanks for the info... Still looking to see if anyone can answer my other questions about rooting the ver, I have and if it's worth doing or if it's going to create more problems. Really just need to be able to use WiFi hotspot without getting jacked by Sprint.
Thanks..
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You have to remember that even though you are saying you are a noob it does not mean that you should not read, read, read and then read some more. Honestly I have no problem with your questions but if you took some time to read stickies and info in the forum you would have found the answers to your questions. Also a Google search referencing Wifi Hotspot and not being rooted would of taken you to FoxFi. I suggest you give that a try prior to rooting if thats all you really need.
Remember either xda or Google is there to help you but they can not if you do not ever use them properly.My last piece of advice if you are not one to do reading or not one to really want to take risk. DONT ROOT try FoxFi or the host of other tether options that dont require root
I second using Febby's method - that's how I would do it. Its the scalpel vs. ax analogy - Febby uses a scalpel, those who re-flash an entire rom use an ax. Both work if you follow directions.
Only down side to febby's method is yellow triangle. It is easy to get rid of any way.
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Alternatively if you want Superuser, busybox and su instead of Supersu I have this .ZIP file here:
http://garwynn.rainmotorsports.net/subusybox.zip
It's the same one that I use for the rooted packages.
How about JB?
My question is similar, only my phone (a Sprint Galaxy S2 [SPH-D710]) is already updated OTA to Jelly Bean. I'm looking to root only (keeping the stock ROM). Can someone point me to the correct guide for this?
Do I just use the GB27 One-Click from here?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31961585
With that One-Click, are these the correct instructions?: http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...Sprint) (SPH-D710)/Tutorials/SPHD710-Root.php
In the above instructions is mentions flashing a stock kernel to remove the Yellow Triangle and reset the Odin count, but if a stock kernel is what I am going for in the first place, is there a way to save a step?
Are these instructions a better way to go?: http://www.android.gs/root-galaxy-s2-official-jelly-bean-4-1-2-xwlsn/
Or how about these instructions?: http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=166
This is my first android phone, so I am completely new to this. Can someone please set me straight? You guys are awesome!
Ace_7 said:
My question is similar, only my phone (a Sprint Galaxy S2 [SPH-D710]) is already updated OTA to Jelly Bean. I'm looking to root only (keeping the stock ROM). Can someone point me to the correct guide for this?
Do I just use the GB27 One-Click from here?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31961585
With that One-Click, are these the correct instructions?: http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...Sprint) (SPH-D710)/Tutorials/SPHD710-Root.php
In the above instructions is mentions flashing a stock kernel to remove the Yellow Triangle and reset the Odin count, but if a stock kernel is what I am going for in the first place, is there a way to save a step?
Are these instructions a better way to go?: http://www.android.gs/root-galaxy-s2-official-jelly-bean-4-1-2-xwlsn/
Or how about these instructions?: http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=166
This is my first android phone, so I am completely new to this. Can someone please set me straight? You guys are awesome!
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OK,
You are another admited nooby, and that is OK.
However please, please take some time and read throught the stickies, how tos and follow up posts to the Original Posts.
You WILL save yourself a whole lot of time, frustration and possible flaming.
If you want the latest JellyBean Stock follow the insturctions here. They are detailed and precise.
It is the one-click root method that will give you the ernel, ROM and Modem in one shot.
You will NOT have a custom recovery (with CWM) and will NOT have the yellow triangle.
Not that you must run the one-click 'as administrator' first AND put your phone into download mode before before plugging it into the PC.
If you want a custom recovery (Garwynn's or Agat's) then you can keep the yellow triangle away by using Mobile Odin Pro. BUY it in the Play Store. Download the custome recovery of your choice and open Mobile Odin, Select Kernel, navigate to the .tar file you've transfered to your SD card and 'flash firmware'.
Really though please take some time, don't be impatient. It can save you making an expensive paperweight and have a taste of sh%t in your mouth.
Good luck.
Thanks!
leaderbuilder said:
OK,
You are another admited nooby, and that is OK.
However please, please take some time and read throught the stickies, how tos and follow up posts to the Original Posts.
You WILL save yourself a whole lot of time, frustration and possible flaming.
If you want the latest JellyBean Stock follow the insturctions here. They are detailed and precise.
It is the one-click root method that will give you the ernel, ROM and Modem in one shot.
You will NOT have a custom recovery (with CWM) and will NOT have the yellow triangle.
Not that you must run the one-click 'as administrator' first AND put your phone into download mode before before plugging it into the PC.
If you want a custom recovery (Garwynn's or Agat's) then you can keep the yellow triangle away by using Mobile Odin Pro. BUY it in the Play Store. Download the custome recovery of your choice and open Mobile Odin, Select Kernel, navigate to the .tar file you've transfered to your SD card and 'flash firmware'.
Really though please take some time, don't be impatient. It can save you making an expensive paperweight and have a taste of sh%t in your mouth.
Good luck.
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Thanks. Your link is the link that I list at #5, above. I took the time to read through many many threads on this, but with so many unfamiliar terms and procedures, I wanted to make sure that I was following the method that will get me the results that I am after. Thanks so much for the confirmation!
I am getting this tomorrow and I want to unlock it, root, flash it to PagePlus, and install CM10 or a similar ROM on it.
However, I have no idea what order I need to do any of this in though and I'm not sure how to setup PagePlus, I just heard it can be done.
Can anyone help me?
Thanks
1. Learn how to search and look at the 15 other threads about this
2. Read stickies
3. Don't make dumb threads
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Well I figured out it's Unlock, Root, ClockWorkMod Recovery, Flash Rom. Not sure when to setup PagePlus on it.
I searched PagePlus in this HTC One V forum and the only result was this thread.
cmorris1441 said:
Well I figured out it's Unlock, Root, ClockWorkMod Recovery, Flash Rom. Not sure when to setup PagePlus on it.
I searched PagePlus in this HTC One V forum and the only result was this thread.
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to root and unlock =http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598964
after rooting and unlocking do this =http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996665
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)
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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)
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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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Hi everyone,
My HTC Sensation went to hell and my friend from T-Mobile had a brand new SII around so he gave it to me. I know the Sensation inside and out but have no knowledge of the SII so I was hoping someone could point me to a thread that will tell me how to root on my specific baseband.
Model: SGH-T989
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband: T989UVLI1
Kernel: 3.0.8
Build: IMM76D.UVLI1
I tried searching "root UVLI1" and "root T989UVLI1" but only found someone saying they don't see why it won't root. Nothing concrete like "You can definitely root by following XXXXX's post."
Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
imsophysic said:
Hi everyone,
My HTC Sensation went to hell and my friend from T-Mobile had a brand new SII around so he gave it to me. I know the Sensation inside and out but have no knowledge of the SII so I was hoping someone could point me to a thread that will tell me how to root on my specific baseband.
Model: SGH-T989
Android Version: 4.0.4
Baseband: T989UVLI1
Kernel: 3.0.8
Build: IMM76D.UVLI1
I tried searching "root UVLI1" and "root T989UVLI1" but only found someone saying they don't see why it won't root. Nothing concrete like "You can definitely root by following XXXXX's post."
Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
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I use galaxy s ii toolbox to root mine from the dev section. Basically get everything installed and follow the prompts. You flash the recovery through oden, sideload root.zip then flash that in CWM recovery.
You need Odin to root. Very easy to do. Go to galaxy2root.com. You flash your custom recovery thru Odin. Then you flash Supersu via your new recovery. The site gives you step by step instructions
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This was the only guide I found with working links. And if you have any questions just ask...I've had both devices and this one really is a lot easier to root and unroot, actually almost the same process. This phone is easy once you do it so here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2195283
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Okay, so you have all personally used the Odin recovery with UVLI1 baseband? I just don't want to use the method on a newer baseband and have problems.
EDIT: And thank you for the responses!
EDIT 2: Actually, I'll just try it out. I feel like I'm starting to be a hassle. I apologize.
If your running Jelly Bean the instructions will state which recovery to use. If you are unsure just Google "how to root T-Mobile Galaxy s2 via Odin".
And yes....I have used Odin many times to root my phone and my friends.
Let us know when ya get rooted. Plenty of good ROMs for the S2.
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alloycowboy said:
You need Odin to root. Very easy to do. Go to galaxy2root.com. You flash your custom recovery thru Odin. Then you flash Supersu via your new recovery. The site gives you step by step instructions
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yep I did that, went to galaxy2root.com and I rooted my gs2 without problems,yes the site gives you everything just make sure to pick your right device
Rooted!
Thanks everyone! I truly appreciate all of you taking the time to answer my questions!
The website was actually galaxys2root.com (with an 's', in case someone else reads this thread in need of help) and the process went smoothly--far smoother than when rooting the Sensation. I don't think I'll ever purchase an HTC phone again.
Now time to check out some ROMs!!!
P.S. My join date is November 2011. When I try to edit, I get a message that says I have to wait five minutes and "All new user accounts will be verified by moderators before this restriction is removed." How long does it take before they verify my account? It's been about 15-16 months lol.
Not a problem. Glad you got rooted with no problems.
If you like TW Jelly Bean ROMs you need to see Jedi Jelly. Very nice rom.
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Hahahaha yes I ate the "s" as well, but nice to know you are rooted,now ROMs its something else,I recommend the ones with ICS base for a start, I used JMT for long time without problems
Hey Guys,
I know it is probably not possible, but in case it is, I wanted to post the question.
I have been working with MotoDefier for a few days now learning about the new model S3 (SGH-T999L). Because there is no firmware available for download yet, we are trying to find a way to either pull the stock recovery before rooting, or figure a way to root without flashing CWM or TWRP first.
The ultimate goal here is to pull all of the parts that are included in firmware updates, and create the firmware from there. This way, if anyone runs into problems, they will be able to Odin back to stock.
Moto has already tried several different rooting methods, including CF-AutoRoot, and has had no luck so far. So if anyone has any ideas on how we can get this done, please do share!
Thanks!
Doc
This may be out of place but perhaps the 999l is closer recovery to the s4? I don't know. But have you tried to pull it with the paid version of the s3 toolkit?
I wish I could help. Sorry Doc
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Doesnt the toolkit flash recovery though? Ive never actually used it. Ill look into it though, thanks.
As far as it being closer to the S4, im just not sure. I do know you can root by flashing the T999 CWM or TWRP, then superuser. Plus.from what I see the overall layout is the same as the original T999.
Thanks for the reply!
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I don't have an answer for your question, but wouldn't the only way be through flashing an insecure kernel (exploit)? Then you could push SU and you would have your recovery. But then you lose the kernel.
Can't you download the firmware through Kies? I know it's not on sammobile, but I would think that Kies would be able to restore the factory image. The prospect of Kies not being able to do this is ridiculous. If that's the case, it's even more useless than I previously thought.
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I don't have an answer for your question, but wouldn't the only way be through flashing an insecure kernel (exploit)? Then you could push SU and you would have your recovery. But then you lose the kernel.
Can't you download the firmware through Kies? I know it's not on sammobile, but I would think that Kies would be able to restore the factory image. The prospect of Kies not being able to do this is ridiculous. If that's the case, it's even more useless than I previously thought.
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I was actualy thinking the same thing about the kernel. Just sent a PM to one of the guys who already rooted to see if they would pull the boot.img for me. Im not worried about losing the kernel, as I will still have the original copy after setting it to insecure.
Moto already tried getting the firmware through kies, but it didnt work. We figure that its because there is no publicly released firmware to begin with. As to the uselessness of Kies......completely!
.......I was just thinking, when you flash CM, it flashes its own kernel with it, right? (Its been a long time since Ive messed with CM, sorry). If thats the case, i wont be getting the kernel from the guy I PM'd.
Does anyone else have the new model T999L? If so have you rooted yet, or do you plan to? If so, please PM me if you are willing to help us out with this.
And by all means, hit me with any other ideas you guys may have!
Yes, it flashes it's own battery hog kernel.
Well, I hope I dont jinx anything by announcing too early, but I think we got it!
It appears that using the motochopper exploit did the job. It was originally created for a Motorola device, but as it turns out it will work on a number of Qualcomm based devices.
I got the info from the S4 forums.
It appears the main thread is in the ATT forum here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
Here it is reposted in the Tmobile S4 forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258633
Just wanted to share in case anyone's interested in taking a look.
Note: it looks like the latest updates may have been patched against this exploit. Just fyi.
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I love you Doc. (Hetero)
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Lol!
Be sure to hit thanks when you see MotoDefier. He took all the risk and did all the hard work! I mostly just helped with ideas and such. (Most of which didnt work!)
Ill be working tonight and tomorrow on getting some sort of flashable firmware put together so you guys have a way back to stock if need be.
Also I have a deodexed rom based on the T999L almost ready in case anyone wants to mess with it. Just got to double/triple check my work and test first. There are a few differences from the original T999 so im curious to see if any of it is noticeable while its running.
Let the fun begin!
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Doesnt the toolkit flash recovery though? Ive never actually used it. Ill look into it though, thanks.
As far as it being closer to the S4, im just not sure. I do know you can root by flashing the T999 CWM or TWRP, then superuser. Plus.from what I see the overall layout is the same as the original T999.
Thanks for the reply!
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What I meant was pulling files from device without pushing anything to it. I believe this is an option within the toolkit, not sure if paid version required. Hmmm.
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What I was getting at, was that we didnt want to use the toolkit because it flashes recovery. And I could be mistaken, but Im pretty sure the toolkit requires you to root first, then it can pull system firmware for you. Either way though, we got what we needed. I am uploading files now and will post shortly.
Note that most of what I am doing is currently untested. I do not have a T999L, and I dont want to take the chance of flashing certain parts of the T999L to it. I am confident that it will work, or i wouldnt release any of it, but just for full disclosure.....!
I dont believe it needs root and it wont do anything you dont want it to do unless you tell it to do it. All of that aside, I wasnt trying to pimp the toolkit, I just thought it might work, but as I have little knowledge about that which I am talking, I'll just defer to you fellows as you seem to know a thing or two about a thing or two.
:screwy:
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I have the T999L, I used the Toolkit to flash TWRP and then updated it to 2.5.0.0 from Doc's page, I then flashed SuperSU 1.30, wiped Cache and Dalvik, then rebooted. Bam, Rooted. But it not 100%, ROM Manager doesn't seem to have root, but Adfree Android, TiBackup and ES File Explorer. I'm going to uninstall ROM Manager and then reinstall to see if that helps.
Thanks again to DocHoliday77 for his help.
EDIT: I found out why ROM Manager was failing, BusyBox was not installed. I installed it and everything works.