I've previously owned the first Gen of Galaxy S phone. It's been a long time since I did rooting of phone. Just checking again:
1) Will rooting erase any data?
2) Is it troublesome to unroot in the event of wanting to update firmware in the future?
3) Will rooting solve the issue of not being able to move apps to SD?
Thanks to anyone who can answer these!
1) Yes.
2) Yes.
jengkhit said:
1) Will rooting erase any data?
2) Is it troublesome to unroot in the event of wanting to update firmware in the future?
3) Will rooting solve the issue of not being able to move apps to SD?
Thanks to anyone who can answer these!
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3)yes.with titanium backup
1. Depends on which way of rooting you would use.
2. As long as you read carefully and follow instructions, it's a No.
3. As said above, Yes.
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wtfshouldidonow said:
1. Depends on which way of rooting you would use.
2. As long as you read carefully and follow instructions, it's a No.
3. As said above, Yes.
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So what is the recommended way of rooting? I saw this video on Youtube. Don't know whether it's good?
www(dot)youtube.com/watch?v=NFHZ535L7is
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I've read much about rooting, but it always seems to come in conjuncture with going into recovery mode and invoking factory settings..
Is there a way that I could just get root access without losing all of my data?
Thanks!
[GSM Galaxy Nexus, Android 4.0.2]
aaagever said:
I've read much about rooting, but it always seems to come in conjuncture with going into recovery mode and invoking factory settings..
Is there a way that I could just get root access without losing all of my data?
Thanks!
[GSM Galaxy Nexus, Android 4.0.2]
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Akaik the answer is no. Once you unlock the bootloader the device gets wiped.
Looks like CF-Root might be able to do the job..
aaagever said:
I've read much about rooting, but it always seems to come in conjuncture with going into recovery mode and invoking factory settings..
Is there a way that I could just get root access without losing all of my data?
Thanks!
[GSM Galaxy Nexus, Android 4.0.2]
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Alright! I love answering myself!
I just found out the CF-Root doesn't wipe the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396952
Because: "THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch."
I'll try it an let you all know
aaagever said:
Alright! I love answering myself!
I just found out the CF-Root doesn't wipe the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396952
Because: "THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch."
I'll try it an let you all know
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Nice work.
aaagever said:
Alright! I love answering myself!
I just found out the CF-Root doesn't wipe the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396952
Because: "THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch."
I'll try it an let you all know
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Rooting doesn't wipe your phone, unlocking your bootloader does.
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joshnichols189 said:
Rooting doesn't wipe your phone, unlocking your bootloader does.
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That's what I thought.
joshnichols189 said:
Rooting doesn't wipe your phone, unlocking your bootloader does.
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So can I root without unlocking the bootloader?
aaagever said:
So can I root without unlocking the bootloader?
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I don't think so. MAybe Josh knows????
aaagever said:
So can I root without unlocking the bootloader?
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I doubt it: it's set up to do that because anyone can unlock it from fastboot and get full access to the phone, it's an attempt to prevent peeps getting access to the data on a stolen phone.
is there a way to get root/jailbreak without full wipe out?
Jailbreak? What's that?
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ÜBER™ said:
Jailbreak? What's that?
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you know what i mean )
a1exus said:
you know what i mean )
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There is such a way, since i dont have the verizon nexus... i dont quite know where it is but im sure its a sticky in your android development. Or somebody with your phone will come in and post a link.. sorry just jerking your chain
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There is such a way, since i dont have the verizon nexus... i dont quite know where it is but im sure its a sticky in your android development. Or somebody with your phone will come in and post a link.. sorry just jerking your chain
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doesnt work on 4.0.4, only 4.0.2 i believe.
Wipe happens when you unlock your bootloader (which you have to do to flash root), and you can't unlock without wiping.
Swyped on my CM9 Galaxy Nexus
a1exus said:
is there a way to get root/jailbreak without full wipe out?
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You can back up your stuff via adb, unlock (wipe), and then restore via adb. It'll take a while, but it will be like it was never wiped.
a1exus said:
is there a way to get root/jailbreak without full wipe out?
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As was mentioned before:
a) if you are on 4.0.2 or 4.0.1, follow the instructions here to root. Then you can flash CWM, backup via that, and then unlock your bootloader.
b) if you are 4.0.4, follow the instructions here to backup, then unlock your bootloader by following the instructions here (you do not need to do steps 5-13 under part D if you only want to unlock your bootloader), and root by following part E in the same post.
OK, this method was out since long time ago, but since not a lot of people know about this simple method, I am thinking of posting this thread to help a lot of people
Source: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-i-back-my-stock-unrooted-galaxy-nexus
Just follow the instruction and you should be able to temporary use the Clockworkmod recovery and able to backup all of your data (Make sure you got ADB driver installed though)
kyokeun1234 said:
OK, this method was out since long time ago, but since not a lot of people know about this simple method, I am thinking of posting this thread to help a lot of people
Source: http://www.androidcentral.com/how-i-back-my-stock-unrooted-galaxy-nexus
Just follow the instruction and you should be able to temporary use the Clockworkmod recovery and able to backup all of your data (Make sure you got ADB driver installed though)
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1. Root is not required for backup through recovery, whether running recovery that is on the device or booting recovery from your PC. Being rooted and having a custom recovery installed are two different things. Title is misleading.
2. Method still requires unlocking the bootloader (which still wipes your phone), you might as well flash recovery anyway.
It is neat that this is possible, but it seems rather redundant and unnecessary once you realize the only difference between booting into recovery from fastboot and flashing recovery is where the recovery is stored. The bootloader still has to be unlocked, if I'm not mistaken. If it doesn't have to be unlocked, then I can see the significance
JaiaV said:
1. Root is not required for backup through recovery, whether running recovery that is on the device or booting recovery from your PC. Being rooted and having a custom recovery installed are two different things. Title is misleading.
2. Method still requires unlocking the bootloader (which still wipes your phone), you might as well flash recovery anyway.
It is neat that this is possible, but it seems rather redundant and unnecessary once you realize the only difference between booting into recovery from fastboot and flashing recovery is where the recovery is stored. The bootloader still has to be unlocked, if I'm not mistaken. If it doesn't have to be unlocked, then I can see the significance
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As much as you're right, some people just wants to get OTA and stuff... For example, 3 of my friend who owns android wants to get OTA. Of course this isn't the most recommended way, at least it is there for people who wants it
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kyokeun1234 said:
As much as you're right, some people just wants to get OTA and stuff... For example, 3 of my friend who owns android wants to get OTA. Of course this isn't the most recommended way, at least it is there for people who wants it
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I understand, it's just that the difference between the methods is negligible.
JaiaV said:
I understand, it's just that the difference between the methods is negligible.
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I understand what you're saying too. It's just good to have choices you know?
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Titanium Backup is just so useful. Such a helpful utility. I guess the easiest without root would be through imaging of userdata?
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I got the Galaxy 3 from the company. Just want to delete the bloated apps. No intend to install custom rom.
I need to run an company app on the phone. If the phone is rooted, the app will not run.
Thanks.
There is no other option.
If you wanna enjoy food u have to wash ur hand lol
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Why not root. Unbloat. Unroot.
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Why don't you just disable them under settings > apps..
joshnichols189 said:
Why don't you just disable them under settings > apps..
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Thanks. That works. Just disabled Media hub, Bonus app etc.
If I reboot the phone, do they run again?
Five0nIt said:
Why not root. Unbloat. Unroot.
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Can you tell me how to root and unroot without triggering the counting warning? Thanks.
Just look on the stickies
Root no trip the flash counter method
However, you could root any of the ways and use the app triangle away to reset the flash counter
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zrzhu said:
I got the Galaxy 3 from the company. Just want to delete the bloated apps. No intend to install custom rom.
I need to run an company app on the phone. If the phone is rooted, the app will not run.
Thanks.
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I do recall reading something about doing the opposite, temporarily unrooting in order for the OTA to install properly then enabling root again, but I can't for the life of me remember where or how it was done. It was just a tap of a button is all I can remember. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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I do recall reading something about doing the opposite, temporarily unrooting in order for the OTA to install properly then enabling root again, but I can't for the life of me remember where or how it was done. It was just a tap of a button is all I can remember. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
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Inside the root programs SuperSU or Super User, there are options to select "Temp Unroot"
bikrame said:
There is no other option.
If you wanna enjoy food u have to wash ur hand lol
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Haha nice analogy.
Btw is it true that the chances of bricking the gs3 is close to impossible?
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zrzhu said:
Thanks. That works. Just disabled Media hub, Bonus app etc.
If I reboot the phone, do they run again?
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No they will not restart upon a reboot. This is your best bet imo OP. As well as the easiest.
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cybrnook said:
Inside the root programs SuperSU or Super User, there are options to select "Temp Unroot"
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Actually I was trying to remember OTA Rootkeeper, but it's nice to know of this method too. Once you install OTA Rootkeeper it allows you to temporarily unroot.
Clear and safe temporary rooting?
I have no need for custom ROMs etc, just want to make complete backup, perhaps remove some apps and for curiosity try to run some game data analyzers. Can I do this with temporary rooting and is there some clear and safe howto for the S3 (currently seems to have JB 4.1.2) ?
What I want is to temp-root the phone, do some magic and then after restart use the original rom without root.
(Little OT, but if I do a permanent root and then unroot the phone, will I lose some data? They talk about "wipeout" and it sounds like a permanent lose of data.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Ari
ari.takku said:
I have no need for custom ROMs etc, just want to make complete backup, perhaps remove some apps and for curiosity try to run some game data analyzers. Can I do this with temporary rooting and is there some clear and safe howto for the S3 (currently seems to have JB 4.1.2) ?
What I want is to temp-root the phone, do some magic and then after restart use the original rom without root.
(Little OT, but if I do a permanent root and then unroot the phone, will I lose some data? They talk about "wipeout" and it sounds like a permanent lose of data.)
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Ari
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There is no such thing as "temporary root". You either have it, or you don't. You have the option (through root access) to remove root when you are finished with it.
You will not lose any data. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.
I didn't answer the how to question because the answers are in the stickies.
Hi, is there a way to root this device yet? Especially model SM-T310. Thank you.
(If there is one, can u write a small tutorial? Im kinda noob at this)
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jaimladin said:
Hi, is there a way to root this device yet? Especially model SM-T310. Thank you.
(If there is one, can u write a small tutorial? Im kinda noob at this)
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here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2404
menu151 said:
here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2404
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thanks dude, but how should i do it?
jaimladin said:
thanks dude, but how should i do it?
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Odin.
I just did mine yesterday. I recommend you use the TWRP version for now because I had a lot of problems with the CWM file). In a nutshell:
1. download/install Odin on a windows PC (google for details)
2. read all the details in the CWM thread in the 8.0 development section but...
3. download the ODIN file in the TWRP thread in the 8.0 development section (use this file instead of the CWM-ODIN file, otherwise follow the CWM instructions)
4. if everything works correctly, your tablet reboots at the end with an "updating" prompt. When it is back up you can launch the SuperSU app to confirm it worked.
jaimladin said:
Hi, is there a way to root this device yet? Especially model SM-T310. Thank you.
(If there is one, can u write a small tutorial? Im kinda noob at this)
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See my Root Guide posted here ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2401901 )
It's pretty noob proof
video please
Hello!
I am a 100% noob. I have never rooted anything before but I really want to root my tab 3. I don't really in understand the lingo going on.
Is there any video available? If not would anyone be willing to make one?
reedsta123 said:
Hello!
I am a 100% noob. I have never rooted anything before but I really want to root my tab 3. I don't really in understand the lingo going on.
Is there any video available? If not would anyone be willing to make one?
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Google.. Is Your Friend..
Root on T310
I used odin 3.07 on my T310 and it worked for me.
BUT I had to use the Root-SGT3-80.zip file after twrp2.60.
Have used terminal to check su. and it works.
Problems I still have are\
1. No UMS (USB Mass Storage).
2. No ADB support with win XP, Tried 1.5.18.0 Drivers. But Samsung ADB driver doesn't load