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I am picking up a new Epic 4G Touch today and I simply want a quick root and free hotspot .Not against flashing a rom for the hotspot if needed.Im thinking the new phone will have the latest firmware and can it be rooted ?
I have read for past few days and am still not sure what rom to use and root method. Dont need any fancy rom just stock with free wifi hotspot. Thanks
Try the sticky page in the development section. Should give u all the info u need.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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Congrats on the new phone.... the easiest way that i came across with is with qbking77's method... He guides you and explains fully for a easy root.... Once rooted and think you need a change, you must try stunnersteve's ROM... Odexed blue........ It's a piece of work in itself... No issues with it...
Anyway... Here's the link to root by qbking77... Not affiliated with neither guys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be2evusAwOM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you find their work useful... Don't hesitate to donate... Im sure they do this for the love of helping others but by donating always helps....
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or hang on to a crappy sprint phone, and wait till the samsung note comes out
Ok just got home new phone is activated and ready to go. It has EL29. So what can I use to root it ?
So am I reading this correctly I need to use odin and load one-Click ODIN contains the STOCK EL29 Modem, Kernel, and ROM for the E4GT.
ohioviper said:
Ok just got home new phone is activated and ready to go. It has EL29. So what can I use to root it ?
So am I reading this correctly I need to use odin and load one-Click ODIN contains the STOCK EL29 Modem, Kernel, and ROM for the E4GT.
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Just got mine too. This is exactly what I had to do. I had a little trouble getting it to recognize my phone. If you have Win7 64 bit, make sure you install the drivers in the Program Files (x86) directory. Also, I had to run the included version of ODIN before connecting the phone, and also had to put the phone in DL mode before I connected it.
Just watch the video guys.... Qbking77 has a video on using odin as well...
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Thanks for the help folks. Happy to say followed the links and got root with odin and got hotspot working.Happy camper. Came from EVO 4G and really like this phone but but still trying to get used to not having sense.
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!
Root
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!
Got my JB update today, I was rooted stock before, and the install went fine without any problems.
After the update, my Quadrant score went down dramatically, from 4500 (stock rooted ICS) to 3700 JB.
So I did a factory reset and all hell breaks loose. I dont seem to have 4G anymore, although the 4G signs is showing on the top. Play store, Maps, Navigations, etc wont load (maybe since I dont internet it wont load?). After noticing all these problems, I did another factory reset.
And now I cant even sign in to Google.
Seriously, I never thought an OTA upgrade would mess up my phone.
Can anyone shine a light my way?
Thanks.
I had a similar problem with the OTA LH2 on a rooted stock ICS , I couldn't connect WIFI, a lot of apps weren't working properly. After 4-5 factory resets, still no go. My only option was to use ODIN and reinstall the complete firmware that way, and all was back to normal. Im pretty sure this happened because of OTA over a rooted device. Worth a try I think.. Good luck.
Odin the update like above then enter recovery and wipe again, sucks you got a messed up download.
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Roamin64 said:
I had a similar problem with the OTA LH2 on a rooted stock ICS , I couldn't connect WIFI, a lot of apps weren't working properly. After 4-5 factory resets, still no go. My only option was to use ODIN and reinstall the complete firmware that way, and all was back to normal. Im pretty sure this happened because of OTA over a rooted device. Worth a try I think.. Good luck.
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Thanks! Yup, wifi wont work, 4G wont work. I think, like you, ODIN is my only option at this point.
Should I use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991255
So how do I odin that zip file to my phone?
arthaz28 said:
Thanks! Yup, wifi wont work, 4G wont work. I think, like you, ODIN is my only option at this point.
Should I use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991255
So how do I odin that zip file to my phone?
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Unzip the odin file, turn the device off, holding volume down, home button and then the power button, the phone should go into download mode, start odin up, connect the phone via usb, hit the pda option, then browse to the file you downloaded and unzipped, the md5 file should be the only file showing up, select it and hit start.
Phone will auto restart upon completion.
Edit: Don't use that file, use this: https://hotfile.com/get/179444770/50a3b770/48ddf5f/T999UVDLJA_T999TMBDLJA_TMB.zip
arthaz28 said:
Got my JB update today, I was rooted stock before, and the install went fine without any problems.
After the update, my Quadrant score went down dramatically, from 4500 (stock rooted ICS) to 3700 JB.
So I did a factory reset and all hell breaks loose. I dont seem to have 4G anymore, although the 4G signs is showing on the top. Play store, Maps, Navigations, etc wont load (maybe since I dont internet it wont load?). After noticing all these problems, I did another factory reset.
And now I cant even sign in to Google.
Seriously, I never thought an OTA upgrade would mess up my phone.
Can anyone shine a light my way?
Thanks.
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I was stock rooted. Updated. Cwm said it failed but it gave me the option to flash untrusted zip. Flashed. Works flaws less. No problems
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Dark Nightmare said:
Unzip the odin file, turn the device off, holding volume down, home button and then the power button, the phone should go into download mode, start odin up, connect the phone via usb, hit the pda option, then browse to the file you downloaded and unzipped, the md5 file should be the only file showing up, select it and hit start.
Phone will auto restart upon completion.
Edit: Don't use that file, use this: https://hotfile.com/get/179444770/50a3b770/48ddf5f/T999UVDLJA_T999TMBDLJA_TMB.zip
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Welcome dark!
Im a lil salty myself. I love the update except i get a little screen flicker when i scroll up and down sometimes (disabling hw overlay aka project butter fixes) and the call quality kind of downgraded slightly. I love everything else so far.
Mobile Odin is your friend to the OP. Took me 10 min or so
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Perfect example of why I always say to do firmware upgrades either OTA (if 100% stock unrooted) or Odin.
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Dark Nightmare said:
Unzip the odin file, turn the device off, holding volume down, home button and then the power button, the phone should go into download mode, start odin up, connect the phone via usb, hit the pda option, then browse to the file you downloaded and unzipped, the md5 file should be the only file showing up, select it and hit start.
Phone will auto restart upon completion.
Edit: Don't use that file, use this: https://hotfile.com/get/179444770/50a3b770/48ddf5f/T999UVDLJA_T999TMBDLJA_TMB.zip
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Is that file the stock rooted JB OTA? I downloaded the root66 stock rooted OTA: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
But the file that I downloaded has *.7z thus unrecognizable by ODIN's PDA option.
I will download your file now and give it a shot.
Thanks!
arthaz28 said:
Is that file the stock rooted JB OTA? I downloaded the root66 stock rooted OTA: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390169635556426451
But the file that I downloaded has *.7z thus unrecognizable by ODIN's PDA option.
I will download your file now and give it a shot.
Thanks!
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Thats 7zip. Download from 7zip.org and use to extract.
If you want thst stock unrooted on, get it from my fw thread. The download should be a LOT faster than using hotfile
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DocHoliday77 said:
Thats 7zip. Download from 7zip.org and use to extract.
If you want thst stock unrooted on, get it from my fw thread. The download should be a LOT faster than using hotfile
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Ok, I downloaded the *.7z file, extracted, flash it through ODIN and get my wifi to work, and my 4g to work for a brief moment.
Then my 4g stopped working again, and i notice that when i go to Status option in the setting, my device is listed as Modified, whereas for a few minutes after i flashed, it was listed as Normal.
When my device was listed as Normal, my 4g would work, then it switched itself to Modified and it seems that Samsung or Tmo locked my device.
Ugh, I am so bummed!
Modified ststus is jusy becsuse your rooted. It goes away if you revert.
It shouldnt have any bearing on your data though.
What does it say for baseband, network type, and is your imei there?
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I am on stock ICS (Android version 4.0.4)
My baseband version is T999UVLEM
I rooted my phone when I got it at launch, and then put off all the incremental updates until official JB was released for Tmobile. Now that it's released, I'd like to update to. What is the proper way for me to do this? Flash through odin I assume? Will I still be able to keep my root or root the device after JB is installed?
Thanks in advance, I just don't want a nightmare situation like the OP if I flash incorrectly
Darmokk said:
I am on stock ICS (Android version 4.0.4)
My baseband version is T999UVLEM
I rooted my phone when I got it at launch, and then put off all the incremental updates until official JB was released for Tmobile. Now that it's released, I'd like to update to. What is the proper way for me to do this? Flash through odin I assume? Will I still be able to keep my root or root the device after JB is installed?
Thanks in advance, I just don't want a nightmare situation like the OP if I flash incorrectly
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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GalaxyS3Guy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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Thanks for that, it pretty much covers all of my questions.
One that I'm still wondering about though, is can I go straight from rooted UVALEM to the latest JB firmware? Or do I flash back to stock UVALEM and THEN flash JB? Or do I need to flash each incremental update before finally finishing off with JB?
Darmokk said:
Thanks for that, it pretty much covers all of my questions.
One that I'm still wondering about though, is can I go straight from rooted UVALEM to the latest JB firmware? Or do I flash back to stock UVALEM and THEN flash JB? Or do I need to flash each incremental update before finally finishing off with JB?
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Yup! Just Odin flash the full firmware file, not the ota. Use the root66 version to stay rooted.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
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Thanks GG, been a while dude, I've no issues so far with the update, everything is smooth, my playstore acted weird for a bit, then after adding my accounts, it worked fine, weird. Otherwise, I gotta admit I'm loving it.
DocHoliday77 said:
Yup! Just Odin flash the full firmware file, not the ota. Use the root66 version to stay rooted.
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Or they can use the regular firmware file, flash it via mobile odin which roots it for ya, without the hassle and is much faster, I used it so I can say clearly it did an excellent job.
Note: if hotfile is too slow and there are no alternatives, I can upload the full firmware odin file to dev-host for everyone.
Dark Nightmare said:
Thanks GG, been a while dude, I've no issues so far with the update, everything is smooth, my playstore acted weird for a bit, then after adding my accounts, it worked fine, weird. Otherwise, I gotta admit I'm loving it.
Or they can use the regular firmware file, flash it via mobile odin which roots it for ya, without the hassle and is much faster, I used it so I can say clearly it did an excellent job.
Note: if hotfile is too slow and there are no alternatives, I can upload the full firmware odin file to dev-host for everyone.
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I always use mobile odin pro. My favorite app! But not everyone wants to pay for it and the free version doesnt have EverRoot.
I usually recommend it, but too many people were updating today so I wanted to stick with what everyone should be willing to do!
Ive already got the stock fw hosted from my account if that helps.
Was one of the first things I did after release. Check the firmware thread in my sig for that Plus more!
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DocHoliday77 said:
Modified ststus is jusy becsuse your rooted. It goes away if you revert.
It shouldnt have any bearing on your data though.
What does it say for baseband, network type, and is your imei there?
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It turns out there was a 4g blackout around my area last night. But I did odin'ed your root66 TMO JB version and it's awesome! I was wondering if you're gonna make the same version with UMS included?
Thanks!
I took the new T-Mobile OTAl ast night...Is there a root method for this yet?
terrapin69 said:
I took the new T-Mobile OTAl ast night...Is there a root method for this yet?
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CF-Auto root should work fine. Plus Superuser by Chainfire is updated as well.
Here is the SU update. Just flash in recovery.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/47cuac5fzuwpxh2/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.50.zip
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ODIN 3.07 recognized the M919 just fine - But when I select PDA and the CF-Auto root file, it never populates - any ideas?
Sorry bro....im at work. Maybe re DL auto root?
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terrapin69 said:
ODIN 3.07 recognized the M919 just fine - But when I select PDA and the CF-Auto root file, it never populates - any ideas?
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Make sure that the cf-auto-root has a TAR extender.
If it's a zip file, Odin will not reconize it.
Odin needs the file with the TAR extender. *.TAR
Normally if you unzip cf-auto-root.zip you will find
the odin flashable TAR file inside the zip.
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
Make sure that the cf-auto-root has a TAR extender.
If it's a zip file, Odin will not reconize it.
Odin needs the file with the TAR extender. *.TAR
Normally if you unzip cf-auto-root.zip you will find
the odin flashable TAR file inside the zip.
Good luck!
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I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
terrapin69 said:
I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
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When you go into download mode do you have the "KNOX WARRANTY VOID 0x1" or something similiar after using cf-autoroot? This status will void your warranty.
terrapin69 said:
I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
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The nav bar isn't a part of the launcher. It's built into the ROM. You need a ROM that supports it and I have no idea if the stock 4.3 does or not.
The new update comes with lock bootloader. I think to root it you will need to use vega root. I think. But I know it have a lock bootloader
terrapin69 said:
I believe the issue was trying to run ODIN and use CF from a thumb drive - Once put on the desktop, all OK - Thanks all. Now, if I could get an app that allows me to use an on screen nav bar rather than the physical buttons WITHOUT flashing a custom ROM... Although I will say that the new 4.3 eats up a TON of system mem (as opposed to 4.2.2...) kinda sucks but the apps to sd is great and, to be honest, I have used some awesome roms in the past but, generally, there is always something, even something tiny, that doesn't work right. I'd rather not F around with a CR just now but if you could advise me how to get an onscreen nav bar I'd be appreciative - I thought NOVA launcher may have it but no such luck
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So we're you able to get a custom recovery on the latest update.. I tried to flash a recovery through odin but when I boot into recovery it's just the stock Samsung one.. is the bootloader lock preventing me from getting a custom recovery??
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pezlomd said:
So we're you able to get a custom recovery on the latest update.. I tried to flash a recovery through odin but when I boot into recovery it's just the stock Samsung one.. is the bootloader lock preventing me from getting a custom recovery??
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Yes. I was able to flash cw recovery touch with no problems. I can help if you want
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Hey guys, Ive tried to root my sg4 since i took the 4.3 ota update and can not get it to root. Odin freezes at <ID:0/005>Get PIT for mapping... wtf does that mean? Im following the instructions to the letter to no avail. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Not sure that this helps, but long story short I spent nearly 5 hours trying to unroot my 4.2.2 stock so that I could get the 4.3 update, since cyanogen didn't want to work (flashed but kept getting stuck at boot "circling" animation). Anyway, I used odin to revert to a stock image, then the phone took the tmo upgrade ota just fine, then I rooted again with motochopper. I've spent too much time (for now) tinkering with this phone, so I'll leave as is for now. I've got most of what I wanted (root, and app 2 sd, the reason why I wanted cyanogen to start with) good luck.
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Not sure that this helps, but long story short I spent nearly 5 hours trying to unroot my 4.2.2 stock so that I could get the 4.3 update, since cyanogen didn't want to work (flashed but kept getting stuck at boot "circling" animation). Anyway, I used odin to revert to a stock image, then the phone took the tmo upgrade ota just fine, then I rooted again with motochopper. I've spent too much time (for now) tinkering with this phone, so I'll leave as is for now. I've got most of what I wanted (root, and app 2 sd, the reason why I wanted cyanogen to start with) good luck.
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Did that trip the 0x0 flag in download mode?
Naw you can definitely add a custom recovery after the OTA to 4.3. I added CWM 6.0.4.4 Touch after I took the OTA. Just make sure it's a TAR and flash it in PDA in Odin. The way I did mine was download IMG2TAR then just get the img from clockworkmod.com and convert it. Took only a few seconds then flashed with Odin.
NOTE: It will flag your device as non-standard and warranty will be void. Everything will function however.
I'm not sure... if you tell me how I can check this, I will do it and post the results for you.
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recently i have actuallized mi cell phone android 4.3 my version is m919 too, i dont know how to speak english is any easy way to make it root i have tried with odin but is doesnt work,
[11:42:33 p.m.] michelle Lopez Enriquez: could you please help me
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Yes, I just checked, it did trip it. I don't particularly care, in another 5 months I'll be out of warranty anyway. Plus I've got insurance, I can drown the phone and claim it that way if I need to. May not be the best solution or work for everyone.. but not tripping Knox just to avoid going out of warranty is not a concern for me, I want to do with my phone however I please, that's why I paid for it.
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Noob question
Hey guys,
I am running VirginROM on my T-mobile S4. How would i go about getting back to stock TOUCHWIZ but keeping the root i have. Do i have to go back to stock then root or can I keep the root while going back to stock.?
Thanks
ohyeezy said:
Hey guys,
I am running VirginROM on my T-mobile S4. How would i go about getting back to stock TOUCHWIZ but keeping the root i have. Do i have to go back to stock then root or can I keep the root while going back to stock.?
Thanks
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As far as I know and from my experience yes, you DO keep the root after going back to stock. However, make sure that once you go back to stock you FIRST check if you still have root, and then update OS if you are prompted/need to. From my experience with my S4, rooting after you get 4.3 will trip the KNOX thing, so beware of that as well before you proceed
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I rooted my Samsung Galaxy Note 8 GT-N5110 wifi version using CF-Auto-Root. It is running Android 4.1.2 and now that the new tablets have come out ie; 8.4" tab, note 12.1 2014 edition etc., I don't think there's much hope for Samsung to update the OS as the device has been out for approx 14 months.
So anyway I rooted because I was low on memory and wanted to move some apps to ext SD card. However being on Android 4.1.2 I believe is the reason I still cannot do this. Any apps I have downloaded from the Play Store won't let me do this. I have read online that this feature was added in higher version of Android. From what I have read 4.3 is more stable than 4.2.2.
Wondering if there is any way I can get Android 4.3 on my device? I have read a bit about 'cyanogenMod's' and 'clockwork recovery' and don't really understand much about it yet.
Is there any way for me to re-root my device so that I will have Android 4.3? If so, would I have to un-root it first before rooting again?
This Note 8 tablet is the second device I rooted. The first was my S3 phone which was great after rooting as I just wanted to freeze the bloatware using Titanium Backup Pro which I did. Love it. But with the Note 8, rooting it has not achieved what I need so far. Hoping someone can help this almost newbie!!
There is no 4.3 for our device the only thing that is out there right now is the ported version of 4.3 made available to us by @ykkfive found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2642647 there are some rumors that we might get Kit-Kat 4.4 so IMHO I think they are going to bypass 4.3 all together for our device, but again those are just rumors.
As far as custom recovery goes I would suggest you look into Philz recovery made available to us by @Phil3759 found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860
Hoping this help
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Unroot and push 4.2.2, all your issues will be solved. I tried custom ROMs and found stock 4.2.2 works just fine, without Google Music Player update or just disable it all together.
PS, use saferoot.zip next time... it does not require flashing, and will not break your device from using OTA or Kies for firmware updates.
Now you need to run triangle away to clear your flash counter before removing root.
Two things:
One: the current version is 4.2.2. If you are running 4.1, there is an update available
Two: Samsung stated that there will be an update to KK for our devices.
There has never been a 4.3 ROM for our device, nor is there a compelling reason to have one. Plenty of KK ROMs in the development section though, although I really didn't care for any of the ones I tried. The only way I know to root this device is with CF Autoroot, and that is also what worked for me. I am not sure why it did not work for you. Once you root, you can do everything you've been able to do with your S3.
Thank you for the helpful replies.
@gooberdude I guess the first thing I need to do from what you're saying is use Triangle Away to reset the counter. Then to unroot. No clue how to do this, but I guess I've got a lot of searching to do to find out. Any help would be appreciated!
You mention to 'push' 4.2.2. It is not available either over the air or through kies. So, how do I do this? Again help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Yes use triangle away to reset counter then if you not already have done so download and install Odin 1.85
Next search the stock firmware for your model here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Get your Note into download mode ( Press and keep holding the Volume Down, Home and Power ) and connect it to your PC, Odin should "see" it the first slot under ID:slot should turn a different color if so you are in good shape, now put the Firmware you download from above mentioned site click PDA*button and select the downloaded .tar.md5 file, Important: In Odin, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are enabled. Also, ensure that the Re-partition checkbox is not enabled and hit start and let Odin do the rest and you should be up and running in no time
Hoping this helps
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Next search the stock firmware for your model here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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Which country do I choose? (I am in Canada) Do I pick any of the english speaking ones who have 4.2.2?
i used Odin 3.07 is that the right one? ....Still looking at the rest of your post instructions. Thanks!
Festivale26 said:
Which country do I choose? (I am in Canada) Do I pick any of the english speaking ones who have 4.2.2?
i used Odin 3.07 is that the right one? ....Still looking at the rest of your post instructions. Thanks!
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You can also check here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110 look for XAR "cellular south" from what i read this is the "US-version" or look for BTU "United Kingdom" both should work as long as it is for GT-N5110 you should be good.
As far as Odin goes I have used 1.85 and that worked for me really well, if 3.07 worked for you then that is great and I would stick with that
Hoping this helps
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Harjan112 said:
You can also check here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110 look for XAR "cellular south" from what i read this is the "US-version" or look for BTU "United Kingdom" both should work as long as it is for GT-N5110 you should be good.
As far as Odin goes I have used 1.85 and that worked for me really well, if 3.07 worked for you then that is great and I would stick with that
Hoping this helps
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Thanks for all the help. I will try this tomorrow. Too tired tonight. Thanks again!
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Thanks for all the help. I will try this tomorrow. Too tired tonight. Thanks again!
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So I've been doing a lot of searching and reading online before doing more to my Note 8 tablet. Cause if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't have rooted it.
Anyway, I have seen a YouTube video of how you can unroot your phone (tablet - any Android) using Super SU. I assume I should use Triange Away first then do that. Then there are 3 files I need to remove: /system/bin/su + /system/xbin/su + /system/app/Superuser.apk.
Then of course remove any apps that I installed that required root access like Greenify, Busybox Free, Multiwindow Manager etc.
So if I do that it sounds like I will be back to a warrantied fully stock Note 8.
SO MY QUESTION THEN: How do I upgrade my firmware to 4.2.2 and if I do will I be voiding the 2 year warranty I have bearing in mind I will have unrooted my device?
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SO MY QUESTION THEN: How do I upgrade my firmware to 4.2.2 and if I do will I be voiding the 2 year warranty I have bearing in mind I will have unrooted my device?
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If you download a stock Rom and flash it with Odin from one of those sites I mentioned before you will be on 4.2.2 it will flash a full stock firmware, and therefore you do not have to "upgrade" your firmware, so in short if you use triangle away and flash a stock Rom your Note will be like the day you first broke the seal and took it out of the box.
Now if you decide to get 4.1.2 then you could "update" to 4.2.2 by going to... settings...about device...software update...update and let the device look for an update and let it install.
Hoping this helps
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Wha??? If you have stock ROM and it is rooted... run trianagle away, and have it clear out your counter. Once cleared you can verify then do a factory reset after you boot to home screen. Once reset, you will have a clean like new OS load. then you can push an OTA with settings, about device, check for updates. If you flashed
Of course you have to USE triangle away but isn't that what I already had stated above when I said go the Odin way and flash a stock Rom?
And also generally speaking, a factory reset does not always erase data stored on the internal or external sd card. This data must be manually erased by formatting the sd cards.
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Wha??? If you have stock ROM and it is rooted... run trianagle away, and have it clear out your counter. Once cleared you can verify then do a factory reset after you boot to home screen. Once reset, you will have a clean like new OS load. then you can push an OTA with settings, about device, check for updates. If you flashed
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I rooted using CF-Auto-Root so that I could use apps like app2sd to free up some space on the internal 16gb (9 or 10 gb available to user) by moving apps to ext sd card. I did not add a mod or recovery or anything else after rooting. I am in Canada and there are no OTA updates available for the Note 8. So I am stuck at Android 4.1.2. After I rooted I realized that what I really need is at least Android 4.2.2 in order to move apps to ext SD card.
So, ideally, what I'd really like to do is unroot my device after using Triange Away, delete the 3 leftover files I mentioned earlier, and then delete any apps that require root. I have a warranty until February 2016 and I'd really like to be able to use it if necessary as I've heard that some have had battery issues after several months use. ANYWAY, is there any way I can stay unrooted, and yet upgrade the OS to 4.2.2 (which does not seem to be available here in Canadan-I guess we're stuck at 4.1.2. Even if 4.4.2 KitKat becomes available it will not help me with my low storage issue as KitKat stops apps from writing to ext SD Card. SO, I really prefer to have 4.2.2.
I am assuming all the instructions everyone has offered me above all have me remain rooted? Would I be able to remain rooted, upgrade to 4.2.2 then use Triangle Away and unroot?
Sorry for the long winded post, just wanted to clarify a few things.
The ONLY way for you to get 4.2.2 if you are not able to get an O.T.A..... is too USE triangle away as @gooberdude has stated AND donwload and Flash a 4.2.2 Stock Rom with Odin from one of the site that I gave you above, you will NOT be rooted after you flash the Stock Rom and you should not have any warranty issues at all.
Hoping this will clear things up
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@Harjan112 Yes thanks! That answers my question!
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Of course you have to USE triangle away but isn't that what I already had stated above when I said go the Odin way and flash a stock Rom?
And also generally speaking, a factory reset does not always erase data stored on the internal or external sd card. This data must be manually erased by formatting the sd cards.
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I know a factory reset will not erase SD storage... As for that, really there should not be any thing there the system needs to operate. So what ever is on SD is not important to the OS.
As for getting root without flashing... Saferoot.zip. I have it installed and never had to use Triangle away. the nice thing about it, is that OTA and Kies will allow firmware updates. So, when updates become available, I'll be able to update.
If the OP would backup the important stuff he needs, and just do a factory reset, he should have a near factory untouched OS. This will allow OTA and Kies to function. Then all he needs to do is set USB debug in developer options and run saferoot.zip from a windows pc or laptop. As an option install rootcloak and substrate apps to truly hide root from apps that may detect it. Once done your rooted device will be just as upgradable as a factory device.
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@Harjan112 Yes thanks! That answers my question!
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So have you tried flashing already? I have the same problem in Brazil, OTA / Kies never detects an update to 4.1.2... And I don't even rooted or anything that could impact the process.
@gooberdude I like your idea of using safe root but I don't understand what 'flashing' means nor what cloakroom is although I am guessing it's an app? Also what are substrate apps? @fmachado2906 as I said I don't know what flashing means.
Why does Samsung send some countries an update but not others? It's frustrating.
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@gooberdude I like your idea of using safe root but I don't understand what 'flashing' means nor what cloakroom is although I am guessing it's an app? Also what are substrate apps? @fmachado2906 as I said I don't know what flashing means.
Why does Samsung send some countries an update but not others? It's frustrating.
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@Festivale26 flashing = downloading the firmware, opening Odin, setting up the firmware there and clicking on Start, not necessarily in this same order =)
By the way I'm tired of waiting, just downloading 4.2.2 and will try later.. I'll let you know how it went.