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Some rooting questions

Hey guys, I'm new to Android, and I plan to root. I have a few questions. First of all, can I root on a Mac? I heard Heimdall works, but I'm not so sure. When I flash Roms, how does that work? Do they update? I plan on getting CM10, and what does the nightly stuff mean? Any suggestions on good Roms? I just need some help here guys, sorry if I sound really stupid. I came from an iPhone.
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OK first of all you'll just have to try different roms out to see which one suites your needs and likes and search the forum for questions the search bar will answer all you questions. Me personally I used YouTube a lot to get info about ROMs and flashing and rooting how to's happy flashing FYI its very addicting and may cause relationship issues approach with caution!!!! Lol jk
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Read this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1802160
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The one thing I'm worried about is data when flashing. I heard you have to wipe your device to flash a new rom. Can you just back it up before the flash and then restore it after the rom is flashed?
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Vanillamarble said:
The one thing I'm worried about is data when flashing. I heard you have to wipe your device to flash a new rom. Can you just back it up before the flash and then restore it after the rom is flashed?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DMsImNvbS5rZXJhbWlkYXMuVGl0YW5pdW1CYWNrdXAiXQ..

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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DMsImNvbS5rZXJhbWlkYXMuVGl0YW5pdW1CYWNrdXAiXQ..
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Oh yeah. I forgot about Titanium Backup. Does it back it up online, or to the internal or external SD card?
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Both if you like.

[LINK][ROM][ODIN][TAR] SCH-R760 (US Cellular/Generic Galaxy S II) - FI24 & FD10

*Edit*
Now that I have time I'll fill the OP in a little more.
Thanks to the efforts of our usual crack team we've now got stock tars for the US Cellular GS2!
It's closest relative is the Sprint model, which is why I posted here.
BIG NOTE:
THIS IS NOT FOR THE EPIC 4G TOUCH (SPRINT/BOOST/VIRGIN).
There are h/w differences so please do not try to flash this on your SPH-D710.
Both builds - FI24 and FD10 - are GB builds.
You should be able to Agat's recovery enough to apply my root.
Ideally I'm looking for a R760 owner with ADB to PM me.
If that person can wipe their phone and do a few steps we can probably make one click root packages for at least FI24!
With that said, here's the link to the stock builds.
More as it is available!
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?p=454

Thank you!
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For another carrier I'm guessing?
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Yep. US Cellular. RIght?

jb?

colonel.shepard said:
jb?
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Gb 2.3.6
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BluesRulez said:
Gb 2.3.6
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Umm... Was that sarcasm? Lol
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Chew DZ said:
Umm... Was that sarcasm? Lol
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Nope lol.
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Chew DZ said:
Umm... Was that sarcasm? Lol
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Smh.. kids..lol
All you have to do is click to go to sextape site.
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I don't mean to sound like im not greatful for sextape's leaks but what purpose does this leak serve? Lol
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Restore rooted
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Hey garwyn are the VM and boost versions being updated to jb

Chew DZ said:
I don't mean to sound like im not greatful for sextape's leaks but what purpose does this leak serve? Lol
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Probably helpful to some folks. You would have had the answer if you just clicked the link and read the blurb there.. but apparently replying is easier than reading

Chew DZ said:
I don't mean to sound like im not greatful for sextape's leaks but what purpose does this leak serve? Lol
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It's for that model...
Not all variants have their own forums.
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colonel.shepard said:
Restore rooted
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Hey garwyn are the VM and boost versions being updated to jb
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No updates yet... But doubt they'll do it for only one.

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Yep. US Cellular. RIght?
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didnt see anyone answer but yes.. uscc version of the sgs2..
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elliwigy said:
didnt see anyone answer but yes.. uscc version of the sgs2..
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The answer is in the OPs title
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Elw00d said:
The answer is in the OPs title
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I wrote that before the edit
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Keeping TeAm VeNuM Straight
Sent From The Note II

Found link for Odin FL26 Stock ICS for US Cellular R760. Took some digging.
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/files/file/156-stock-odin/

My phone is the alltel version. I rooted with agats kernal.
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Rooting Note 2 via MacBook Pro

No longer needed. More of a discussion thread now.
Thanks.
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66 views and no one can help? Ugh.
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The is actually an apk file that you can download and do it straight from the device. Give me a few to find the link.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35669624
Read this forum. The are also some mods in this forum that can help. I've used them. Works great.
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Thanks. It's not quite what I'm looking for though. I want to be able to install either CleanRom or Jedi X Rom.

after you root with what he posted then go to play store and download goomanager.after that open it and click menu button, then click install open recovery script, wait for it to finish then you can reboot to recovery.
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What does that do?
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Once into recovery you can flash a ROM. Download the ROM to your ext sd card.
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http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-2-on-mac-osx/
Didn't like the video, it was confusing at times, but the step by step guide couldn't have been easier.
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Thank you for this sir. Very helpful guide. Going to try layer this today.
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Android_Noob_2k12 said:
Thank you for this sir. Very helpful guide. Going to try layer this today.
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Not a problem, I get tons of help here, so I like being able to return the favor.
It's a very easy root, takes less than five minutes start to finish.
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Use ExynosAbuse app
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slicingtaco said:
Use ExynosAbuse app
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Got a link to that app? I can't find it in the play store.
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I agree with slicingtaco, find the Exynosabuse.apk from Chainfire here on XDA and install it. You will be able to do this right from your SGN2. After rooting, get goomanager from the play store. open goomanager and in the menu choose 'Install OpenRecoveryScript'. That will download and install TWRP which will overwrite the stock recovery, which, after all of this you can install custom ROMS.
Right after rooting, you may have to get BusyBox Free from the playstore and install busybox.
Good Luck!
P.S. ExynosAbuse: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297

I'm going to root from my Mac first because I have heard the .apk has some bugs that aren't a big deal but are just annoying. Thanks for all the help though.
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Android_Noob_2k12 said:
I'm going to root from my Mac first because I have heard the .apk has some bugs that aren't a big deal but are just annoying. Thanks for all the help though.
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Let us know how it goes.
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Android_Noob_2k12 said:
I'm going to root from my Mac first because I have heard the .apk has some bugs that aren't a big deal but are just annoying. Thanks for all the help though.
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What bugs???
Are you talking about the camera break?
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Just some annoying little glitches I've heard about. Nothing big. Just annoying.
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Didn't get a chance to root tonight. Had to go to a family dinner at my cousins house. Maybe tomorrow I'll have time.
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Might not root. I've been doing some reading and for someone as new to Android as me it just seems to risky and not enough benefit.
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Android_Noob_2k12 said:
Might not root. I've been doing some reading and for someone as new to Android as me it just seems to risky and not enough benefit.
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I just came over from iPhone, but I always jailbroke my phones there. This is much easier to do. It sounds more daunting than it actually is, if you follow the site I provided you will be done in under five minutes with your macbook.
Rooted or not, this phone is incredible. Enjoy!
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Ubuntu Touch for Android

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/ubuntu-touch-now-available/
Looking forward to this, think itll be possbile to eventually end up on our beloved SG3?

Yes. They have a guide coming out tomorrow on how to port to other devices.
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BaconStep said:
Yes. They have a guide coming out tomorrow on how to port to other devices.
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Waiting for that.
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shouldn't be too hard for those that know how to build from a source. Should come out pretty stable also. I'll give it a go of course, but doubt I'd be able to stay on it for too long.

So far, i personally like the way it looks and acts.. But it suppose it'll depend on performance and stability, functionality.
I'll give it a go, for sure.

I'll try anything once.... she said.

I would love to beta test it out for any one once they get it ported over
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ktetreault14 said:
I would love to beta test it out for any one once they get it ported over
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Same here..
This was released!
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting

CodyRst said:
Same here..
This was released!
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting
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Very nice.. XDA Devs.. assemble!!
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http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/39299-[ROM][WIP]-Ubuntu-Touch-on-d2vzw-[Dev-Preview][Phantom]-[02/22/13]
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BaconStep said:
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/39299-[ROM][WIP]-Ubuntu-Touch-on-d2vzw-[Dev-Preview][Phantom]-[02/22/13]
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Have you tried flashing it yet?
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ktetreault14 said:
Have you tried flashing it yet?
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Also.. amazing
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ktetreault14 said:
Have you tried flashing it yet?
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Also.. amazing
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No I haven't tried. There's no data so I'm not going to anytime soon.
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Oh OK..I might try it out and report back
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ktetreault14 said:
Oh OK..I might try it out and report back
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dling now.. will report back.. might have to flash cm10.1 kernel right?
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Hoping that a multi-boot loader is developed. It would be awesome to dock this thing to a screen. and still be able to use android while mobile

ktetreault14 said:
Oh OK..I might try it out and report back
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dling now.. will report back.. might have to flash cm10.1 kernel right?
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i'd suggest you not flash this right now, as it's clearly stated that the ROM is only for the Verizon Galaxy S III, d2vzw.
flashing a ROM from another phone could cause your device to hard brick.

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http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/39299-[ROM][WIP]-Ubuntu-Touch-on-d2vzw-[Dev-Preview][Phantom]-[02/22/13]
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Nice, that means one step (or in all reality, multiple steps...) Closer to this bad mamma-Jamma on our babies. I've heard that it's not ready for daily use but I'm down for something new. Also been thinking about getting a Nexus 7 soon to try this out. Or a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for the larger screen... Still can't make up my mind...
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Gorjira said:
Nice, that means one step (or in all reality, multiple steps...) Closer to this bad mamma-Jamma on our babies. I've heard that it's not ready for daily use but I'm down for something new. Also been thinking about getting a Nexus 7 soon to try this out. Or a Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 for the larger screen... Still can't make up my mind...
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Man I wish I never sold my nexus 7. Thing was awesoms
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saranhai said:
i'd suggest you not flash this right now, as it's clearly stated that the ROM is only for the Verizon Galaxy S III, d2vzw.
flashing a ROM from another phone could cause your device to hard brick.
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Technically, it's the mounting points that differ. You could go into the updater-script and modify the mount points to match our phone.
I assume it has a while sperate kernel though? (I haven't looked). If so, that would clearly be a problem too.
If nobody else has done it by tonight, I'll look it over when I get home. I'll be out all day searching fort parts for my project car.
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BaconStep said:
Man I wish I never sold my nexus 7. Thing was awesoms
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Ahhhh sorry Bacon... I did not mean to bring up a dearly departed techno-friend... I had to do the same with a PS3... D**n electric bill... Trying not to throw the thread off-course but what did you like about and and would you have put this new OS on it?
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Well I actually tried and it failed in twrp.. the first thing flashed but not the actual rom
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Flashed kernel now I have no data

I flashed Ktoonz kernel now I can't use 4g or make/receive calls
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Go into recovery, wipe cache and dalvik cache
Then go to your dialer (touchwiz only) and dial ##72786# and wait for it to reboot and do a hands free activation

It won't let me activate. I keep getting this..
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Hmm, try calling Sprint. You paid your bill right?
Maybe they just need to reset it on their side.

Yep lol. Sprint cant seem to figure it out either.. this sucks
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Have u tried maybe flashing a stock rom? Or stock kernel? Maybe try freezas thread I believe he has the kernel posted there. No idea if that will work but it's worth a try....or surely u made a backup maybe do a restore
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This one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
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unclejuju said:
This one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
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yup thats the one. i had a lot og gps issue on ktoons so your not alone. i switched to freezas stock and has been perfect since.

Nothing is working. Its likr my msl got switched somehow. . Is that possiblemm
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unclejuju said:
It won't let me activate. I keep getting this..
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The exact same thing just happened to my s3 too. It just happened for no reason after a reboot and it wouldnt reactivate and sprint had no clue as how to fix it. But i was lucky and had an upgrade and just got an s4 lol
But im sorry to say this but i think that phone is done for..
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Its been happening alot on the s3 lately im scared to even flash something on my new s4 because of what happened to my s3 so im keeping it stock with a custom kernel to improve the battery life lol
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churchey360 said:
But im sorry to say this but i think that phone is done for..
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Nooo don't say that !!!
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unclejuju said:
Nothing is working. Its likr my msl got switched somehow. . Is that possiblemm
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do you have insurance? flash it stock. bring it in and hope they dont go to download mode. if they do tell them you bought it used off craigslist months ago. play dumb. they should replace it if you have insurance.

Yeahn the nearest Sprint store is 200 miles away
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This one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1910947
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Yea I'd at least try it...u can try the whole set up or just the kernel. Hope u get it figured out
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I would ODIN back to Stock as suggested by kaos420. Then work from there. Also since you are so far from a Sprint store, they will ship the device to you if you let them know.