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Is there a basic guide for rooting the epic?
I've rooted my droid a while ago, and loved the rom manager...
is there rom manager support?
Yea there is man. Go to the development thread and one of the stickies is for the wiki development page. That will have the basics and link you to the needed pages with directions. The rom manager we use on epic is clockwork recovery rom manager. Its simple to use and easy to install. Read up though first.
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Just look at my post. Works perfect
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If you go to the general forum, which is where you posted this, and click on:
Samsung Epic 4G Wiki - CLICK HERE AND USE THIS BEFORE POSTING
Its in there.
problem backing up my current ROM
everytime I use ROM Manager to backup my current ROM it goes to Recovery and then when I reboot the phone nothing shows up my Manage and Restore backups in ROM Manager.
Any thoughts?
Bj
Use backup and restore within cwm, not rom manager.
But you should be able to do this from ROM manager, right?
and what is cwm, i'm new at all this
Rom manager sucks for the epic. You need to use a custom kernel to use rom manager. It won't flash cwm for you on stock kernel.
Bj do you have cwm installed? Clockwork mod is a custom recovery mod. You use to NAND backup, flash, partition, clear battery stats and mire. You can only install it from a pc.
Maybe I'm slow
Maybe I'm slow here.... walk me through this.
I rooted my phone.
I have ROM Manager, which does include cwm. I purchased the paid app for ROM manager, but nothing seems to work, when i try to back up my phone boots to recovery and nothing is saved. when I search for new roms none show up.
I'm using a mac at home, but i rooted my phone on my work pc.
Please help me be able to install custom roms (froyo). please define terms and provide links if possible.
Bj
You rooted your phone good but rom manager will not flash clockwork for you. It says it dies but it won't. The only way to get cwm is to run the one click root plus clockwork. If yo turn your phone off and hold power, camera, and volume down what does the text look like. If you see blue writing and like 4 options that is the stock recovery. If it's green with a good bit of options that is what you want for flashing roms. But the new version of cwm3 is out and that is orange writing. For flashing all you do is put the rom on the root of the sd card, boot into cwm, wipe cache, data, and dalvik three times each. Then go to install zip from sd card, choose zip, and scroll till you find the rom on the sd card and hit the camera button to flash it.
the_bj said:
Maybe I'm slow here.... walk me through this.
I rooted my phone.
I have ROM Manager, which does include cwm. I purchased the paid app for ROM manager, but nothing seems to work, when i try to back up my phone boots to recovery and nothing is saved. when I search for new roms none show up.
I'm using a mac at home, but i rooted my phone on my work pc.
Please help me be able to install custom roms (froyo). please define terms and provide links if possible.
Bj
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musclehead84 said:
You rooted your phone good but rom manager will not flash clockwork for you. It says it dies but it won't. The only way to get cwm is to run the one click root plus clockwork. If yo turn your phone off and hold power, camera, and volume down what does the text look like. If you see blue writing and like 4 options that is the stock recovery. If it's green with a good bit of options that is what you want for flashing roms. But the new version of cwm3 is out and that is orange writing. For flashing all you do is put the rom on the root of the sd card, boot into cwm, wipe cache, data, and dalvik three times each. Then go to install zip from sd card, choose zip, and scroll till you find the rom on the sd card and hit the camera button to flash it.
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Basically, do what he said. But, to run most of the Froyo ROMS, you need a DK-28 modem. Now, I'm not the one to provide the information to what that is, but all I know if that you need it.
Directions taken from BThomas22x (the maker of VIPEROM which is what I use):
As for use of Odin, It's actually a lot easier than it seems. I'll give you a quick runthrough.
1. Download and extract Odin, as well as the Modem and PIT files. (You DO NOT flash the ROM through Odin, The ROM is flashed through Clockwork.)
2. Open Odin. At this point, you have to put your phone in download mode. To do so, simply hold the number 1 on the keyboard, and the power button at the same time. Once in download mode, plug the USB cable into the phone. Only plug the phone in AFTER Odin is up and running or Odin won't pick up the phone.
3. Navigate to where you downloaded the modem and pit files and place the PIT file where it says "PIT" and the modem.bin file where it says "phone".
4. On the left side there is an options box. Make sure that "reboot" is the ONLY thing that's checked.
5. Now you're ready to flash the new modem. (Remember, the modem does NOT need to be downloaded, it's just a bonus feature) Hit start and allow it to run through it's process. When finished, the block above the port that your USB is showing will turn either green or red for pass or fail. At this point I haven't heard of anyone failing.
When Odin is done doing it's thing, it will automatically reboot the phone for you. Then you're setup with the new modem!
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Head over to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864445 if you need more help/the download links don't work.
Now, that's the DK-28 modem. YOU NOW MUST USE ROMS WITH THE DK-28 MODEM! I'm pretty sure most of the 2.2 (Froyo) ROMs use DK-28, but someone might want to double check me. It's good to learn how to use Odin anyway since it's your way out if you brick your phone.
I think I was going to include something else, but I'm too tired to remember... lol. Just send me a PM if you need any more help and I'll get back to you later tomorrow or just keep posting here.
Odin gave me a pass.
Now where do I go to get my ROM, can I still use ROM manager or should I go another route?
THanks!
the_bj said:
Odin gave me a pass.
Now where do I go to get my ROM, can I still use ROM manager or should I go another route?
THanks!
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And also what is the best way to back up my current ROM now?
Forget ROM manager.
Get your roms from the dev forum.
Put them on your sdcard where you can find them.
Flash them with clockwork.
The best way to back up your current rom is to select "backup" from within clockworkmod. It will not, however, backup your kernel. The easiest way to restore a backup is to reflash the original rom, then advanced restore->restore data in cwm.
The only way to get cwm is to run the one click root plus clockwork.
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That isn't the only way, but it is definitely the easiest if you aren't comfortable fiddling around with a command line on your phone.
DiGi760 said:
Forget ROM manager.
Get your roms from the dev forum.
Put them on your sdcard where you can find them.
Flash them with clockwork.
The best way to back up your current rom is to select "backup" from within clockworkmod. It will not, however, backup your kernel. The easiest way to restore a backup is to reflash the original rom, then advanced restore->restore data in cwm.
That isn't the only way, but it is definitely the easiest if you aren't comfortable fiddling around with a command line on your phone.
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If i've already rooted can I still use one click root plus CWM and do you have a link for where I can get it?
Yes the one click will still work. It will check if you have root and skip the exploit when it isn't needed. It will then proceed to install busybox, the reidirector, and clockworkmod.
You can find the one-click version 2.5.5 in the dev forum. It is one of the stickies at the top of that forum.
DiGi760 said:
Forget ROM manager.
The best way to back up your current rom is to select "backup" from within clockworkmod. It will not, however, backup your kernel. The easiest way to restore a backup is to reflash the original rom, then advanced restore->restore data in cwm.
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Wow. So this is why my data restores never work...? lol I always get f/cs after I restore something. Thanks for this!
Rom Manager doesn't seem to know that I've got CWM installed. When I rooted and installed CWM I didn't do it through Rom Manager originally. Now CWM won't let me use it to manage my backups and keeps asking me if I want to install CWM? I've got Google Wallet installed so I'm a little nervous flashing things needlessly.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
edit: CWM v5.5.0.4
do you try "wipe cache" and "advanced->wipe dalvik cache?"
Thanks, I just tried, it took quite a while to clear the cache. When I booted up it went through a whole Optimizing Apps process, I'm not sure if that was due to wiping the dalvik cache? But it still didn't fix the Rom Manager issue.
Its probably not yet compatible if you have the touch version of cwm installed, so it wants to flash the standard one. Or you could always just let rom manager just reflash cwm overtop and then you may be good to go.
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Rom Manager doesn't seem to know that I've got CWM installed. When I rooted and installed CWM I didn't do it through Rom Manager originally. Now CWM won't let me use it to manage my backups and keeps asking me if I want to install CWM? I've got Google Wallet installed so I'm a little nervous flashing things needlessly.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Maybe it can't detect it? I know we had to set which CWM version we had installed on the SGS.
Maybe try to run the install?
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I don't have the touch version installed (doesn't seem to be the touch version anyway). I should have said this in the first post but it CWM v5.5.0.4.
Herman76 said:
Maybe it can't detect it? I know we had to set which CWM version we had installed on the SGS.
Maybe try to run the install?
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Flashing CWM over CWM shouldn't wipe my phone right? It's only the stock bootloader that requires a full wipe?
I installed ROM manager and then CWM via ROM manager last night and its CWM v5.5.0.2 which ROM manager thinks is the latest: perhaps it can't deal with 5.5.0.4 yet...
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I installed ROM manager and then CWM via ROM manager last night and its CWM v5.5.0.2 which ROM manager thinks is the latest: perhaps it can't deal with 5.5.0.4 yet...
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ah, that would probably do it...guess i'll just wait it out a little longer, thanks
I have the exact same issue as this Rom Manager refuses to see I have CWM installed so just keeps telling me I need to install it it also can't download and flash its own version and just freezes after download
So any updates on this or more users experiencing it ?
I think I've found the solution. In ROM Manager tap the menu button at the top and then tap Manual Flash Override. Next it'll ask you if you've flashed CWM manually so tap OK because that's what we've done. Next pick which GN you have and then choose CWM 3.x+. There you have it, it should work now.
Don't use ROM Manager - problem solved!!
Seriously, though, it's a TERRIBLE piece of software
I'm fairly new to using it but it seems decent, why is it so terrible? I had an eris before this and did everything manually through recovery, this seems like it's a lot better than that.
It's just more trouble than it's worth. Why not just manually flash CWM using fastboot and get your head around that as opposed to an app which can - frankly - break things?
Flashing it via fastboot is what causes the above issue. Since you flash it manually rom manager can't see it, that's why I posted the above steps to kind of "force" rom manager to see the manually installed version.
But if you're not using ROM Manager then what's the issue? Copy ROM to SD card, reboot to recovery, flash ROM...where is ROM Manager needed in that equation?
If you're not using it then there is no issue, but this thread isn't about using it or not, it's about getting it to work with the galaxy nexus when you manually flash CWM.
I like it for the backup and restore feature and being able to change the names used to backup
hello, i just got my first android phone so I'm new to this sort of stuff, though I love being able to unlock hidden potential of different devices, so naturally I discovered the ability to root smart phones and all that good stuff.
The model I have is the Samsung Galaxy Gio GT-S5660M. It's running 2.3.4. Gingerbread version.
I've been reading a lot of guides and for the most part rooting and adding additional utilities like flash, etc. seems pretty simple. However, I have not yet been able to find out how to create a back of up of my stock firmware when I bought the phone in case I end up bricking it, or decide I want to return to stock.
I've read many guides that claim to show how to create back ups and recovery points, but I'm still having trouble understanding it.
To be more specific, I would like to create as opposed to download, a back up of the phone in it's current state which is, as I said earlier, stock. I did a factory reset since I had some stuff installed while I was fiddling with it for the first time.
thx
You have to root it before you can back up stock rom so, firstly you root it (you can find guides here on xda)
Then install clockworkmod recovery: warning: DON'T EVER USE ROM MANAGER TO INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD ON YOUR GIO, IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!! use one of the recoveries found in xda, you will also find guides to install them there.
Then third; backup in clockworkmod using "backup and restore"
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iok1 said:
You have to root it before you can back up stock rom so, firstly you root it (you can find guides here on xda)
Then install clockworkmod recovery: warning: DON'T EVER USE ROM MANAGER TO INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD ON YOUR GIO, IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!! use one of the recoveries found in xda, you will also find guides to install them there.
Then third; backup in clockworkmod using "backup and restore"
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so first of all, what I'm looking for is called a ROM right?
what I don't get though is how come I need to modify the device before creating the backup. Isn't the phone modified at that point? Or is the stock configuration being stored somewhere on the phone that I can't see without clockwork?
You cannot create a backup without the recovery mod CWM Clockwork Recovery Mod. But to install this you need your device rooted (modified so you can modify and view system files)
gfyrdr said:
so first of all, what I'm looking for is called a ROM right?
what I don't get though is how come I need to modify the device before creating the backup. Isn't the phone modified at that point? Or is the stock configuration being stored somewhere on the phone that I can't see without clockwork?
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1 - you don't need to search for a rom to backup your stock rom
2 - you need to root your phone in order to be able to backup your rom
3 - you need to install a more advanced recovery (program "similar" to pc BIOS) in order to do a nandroid backup
4 - after you flash that more advanced recovery (aka CWM -> ClockWorkMod), you backup your rom in "backup and restore" menu, backup. It will then store your rom in a folder.
5 - you should strongly consider after that, to install a custom rom made by many of the devs here on XDA in order to have a better experience with your phone...
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1 - you don't need to search for a rom to backup your stock rom
2 - you need to root your phone in order to be able to backup your rom
3 - you need to install a more advanced recovery (program "similar" to pc BIOS) in order to do a nandroid backup
4 - after you flash that more advanced recovery (aka CWM -> ClockWorkMod), you backup your rom in "backup and restore" menu, backup. It will then store your rom in a folder.
5 - you should strongly consider after that, to install a custom rom made by many of the devs here on XDA in order to have a better experience with your phone...
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+1 That was what I wanted to say
I've already uploaded a stock ROM backup last fall of the same Gingerbread ROM you're running, along with instructions on how to make one yourself or flash mine.
The best advice I can give you is: research, research, and more research.
Good luck,
Darkshado
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What software do you recommend to clockworkmod Gio with?
s!mon said:
What software do you recommend to clockworkmod Gio with?
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I use px-cwm-v2.zip recovery.
You flash it using stock recovery.
thx for the replies. I will give it a try.
Darkshadow, whats the thread's name where you posted the ROM and instructions? I'd like to check that out too.
Also, whats a good rom to consider upgrading to? Something that has the ability to play flash videos.
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If I understand correctly, roms are basically whole operating systems that have been customized by the developer. So a rom can be already rooted and have clockwork as well as other custom stuff, and I just need to flash it. The alternative to this is to do everything manualy... root the current OS, add clockwork and whatever else. Correct?
Also, I'm not sure yet if a rooted phone has any extra options on it's own, or if it's only a set up that's sole purpose is to allow other applications to be installed who then will give the user better control over his device.
I've run into a little problem.
I'm following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16963172&postcount=1
I've got Odin and the tar downloaded, but when I go into download mode with my phone and connect it to the PC, it says that the device driver was not successfuly installed, and I get no confirmation in Odin that a connection has been made between the phone and the program.
What am I missing?
Thx.
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Nevermind, I needed to install Kies. Don't even need to run it. Apparently it has the driver that's needed.
Okay, I've rooted my phone successfully. Now the next step is to install Clockwork and create a back up.
Now that I understand a little bit the way Odin and flashing ROM works, I think it would be better to just download a stock ROM and in case something goes wrong, I can just flash it the way I flashed the rooted one.
(I think I saw a completely stock ROM somewhere for my model but I don't remember where. A link would be appreciated if it exists.)
Correct me if I'm wrong pls.
Also, if I do that, then is there any reason to install Clockwork since I've read that many ppl have issues with installing it and it's riskier than rooting or installing other software.
Right now I think what I'm most interested in is installing Adobe Flash Player 11 or something of the sort that can play flash videos and streams.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19623732&postcount=1
taken from the sticky
i'm also thinking of installing cwm
looking at the sticky, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8
how outdated is this cwm?
I'm using Opera as my browser so from what I've learned, flash doesn't work with it period. Is skyfire a good alternative?
Also, like I said, I don't think I need the clockwork if I can get a clean stock ROM that I can just flash if something goes wrong. As I don't intend to download many apps or add many phone numbers (memorized instead), a backup isn't really needed.
nvmd, i just went ahead and installed the cwm in that link, there's a 5.0.2.7 though if that is even the newest one
now, i cant seem to backup my phone
it says it cannot mount /system
try dolphin browser
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nvmd, i just went ahead and installed the cwm in that link, there's a 5.0.2.7 though if that is even the newest one
now, i cant seem to backup my phone
it says it cannot mount /system
try dolphin browser
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Did you pick the ext4 + rfs version?
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Clockwork is not riskier than other things you do. Just follow steps and you see no problems.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19623732&postcount=1
i'm also thinking of installing cwm
looking at the sticky, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20397988&postcount=8
how outdated is this cwm?
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its an older version, its 5.0.2.7, theres also 5.0.2.8 but these give some problems after installing/wiping, so some people still use the older version.
Hello guys,
I'm new here. I have the same problem as anonxlg. It says can't mount system. I also used the version from the big thread for new users. Can anyone enlighten me on what to do? I've been searching the forum and google, but can't make it work. I feel like a compleet noob now, and I don't feel special about it.
RJ88
Edit: I kept searching, and finally found a working 5.0.2.7 version. First I had another 5.0.2.7 version, but when I tried to install it didn't work. I finally found "signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs.zip (Flash from Recovery)" on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421650 (through google actually. I have to get used to this site), and I'm making my backup now.
thanks RJA88, backup worked
edit/update
i used the cwm linked and backup worked, i tried installing cm9 beta8 (galaxyics), and it would get stuck after samsung bootscreen (it flashes a white pick or soemthing before full back screen)
i tried restoring backup i made, and it didnt work, some mount error again
i reverted back to 5.0.2.6 and did the restore backup again, and this time it goes up the the galaxy gio gt5660m screen and just stop..
note that i do not know what the rfs/ext4 is for for the gio if that is what is causing problems
I am sorry if I sound like a noob, but I am. Thank you in advance for all your help
So i was able to root my ATT G3 using Skunk Apes easy root guide. I was then able to download Busy Box, ROM Manager, Titanium Backup, and Superuser based on a thread by the Hulk. I have backed up all my apps and I am not sure where to go at this point. I want to be able to clean out the bloatware and open up the tethering to make my phone a free mobile hot spot, so I can use my Asus TF300 outside the house.
Stats
Model # SGH-I747
A Version 4.1.1
Baseband I747UCDLK3
Kernal 3.0.31
Build JRO03L.I474UCDLK3
CAGorman said:
I am sorry if I sound like a noob, but I am. Thank you in advance for all your help
So i was able to root my ATT G3 using Skunk Apes easy root guide. I was then able to download Busy Box, ROM Manager, Titanium Backup, and Superuser based on a thread by the Hulk. I have backed up all my apps and I am not sure where to go at this point. I want to be able to clean out the bloatware and open up the tethering to make my phone a free mobile hot spot, so I can use my Asus TF300 outside the house.
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Model # SGH-I747
A Version 4.1.1
Baseband I747UCDLK3
Kernal 3.0.31
Build JRO03L.I474UCDLK3
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If you have installed Titanium Backup, there is options in there to freeze or remove Bloatware. In Titanium Backup, select the "Backup" Tab. Find which bloatware you wish to remove and select it. You will then have options to "Freeze" or "Uninstall".
You can use this app for tethering over WiFi: WiFi Tether for Root Users from the Google Playstore
Alternatively you can also flash a custom ROM. =)
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
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If you have installed Titanium Backup, there is options in there to freeze or remove Bloatware. In Titanium Backup, select the "Backup" Tab. Find which bloatware you wish to remove and select it. You will then have options to "Freeze" or "Uninstall".
You can use this app for tethering over WiFi: WiFi Tether for Root Users from the Google Playstore
Alternatively you can also flash a custom ROM. =)
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask!
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RPelham
Thank for the info, I only downloaded the free version of Titanium, so I can't freeze anythin. I am affraid to randomly start uninstaalin apps, because I m not sure what I can get rid of wihout jacking up my phone.
I also down loaded the WiFi Tether but I can't figure out how to get my tablet to connect to it
CAGorman said:
I am sorry if I sound like a noob, but I am. Thank you in advance for all your help
So i was able to root my ATT G3 using Skunk Apes easy root guide. I was then able to download Busy Box, ROM Manager, Titanium Backup, and Superuser based on a thread by the Hulk. I have backed up all my apps and I am not sure where to go at this point. I want to be able to clean out the bloatware and open up the tethering to make my phone a free mobile hot spot, so I can use my Asus TF300 outside the house.
Stats
Model # SGH-I747
A Version 4.1.1
Baseband I747UCDLK3
Kernal 3.0.31
Build JRO03L.I474UCDLK3
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CAGorman said:
RPelham
Thank for the info, I only downloaded the free version of Titanium, so I can't freeze anythin. I am affraid to randomly start uninstaalin apps, because I m not sure what I can get rid of wihout jacking up my phone.
I also down loaded the WiFi Tether but I can't figure out how to get my tablet to connect to it
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It's possible the Wifi app I told you about is incompatible with your device. There is a native work around that might be good for you, but you would have to have a custom recovery. The directions are below if, and only if, you have a custom recovery such as Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) or Clockwork Mod (CWM).
Also, you can download the following app for "freezing" your bloatware. Freezing is essentially a reversible way to remove bloatware from your phone. This allows you to undo something if you freeze something you need later. App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE
Now for the tethering: You can download this: Click on the link under the OP's post labeled "Download Below"
Once you have the zip file, place it in the root of your Internal Storage on your phone via USB MTP. Boot your phone into Recovery Mode and select "Install from ZIP" choose the zip file you just placed in your internal storage. (Should be: /sdcard/name_of_file.zip). Once you have finished that reboot your phone and use the "App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE" app I previously mentioned to freeze the "Tethering Provision" app. Once you have done that you should have native tethering capabilities through your settings menu as if you had paid for it.
=== If you do not have a custom recovery ===
You only have two options....
1.) Install a custom recovery. I recommend TWRP, but that is just my preference.
2.) Go to the Google Play Store and search for "Root Tether" and sort through each of the apps that come up and try to find one that may work for your device. (I would read the reviews.)
=== ALSO ===
You can also just download a custom ROM like CM10.0.0 and it automatically removes the bloatware and gives you a more pure-like android experience. CM10.0.0 also enables native tethering automatically.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. =)
EDIT >> I found the following site that may help you in determining which apps are safe to freeze. http://www.s3forums.com/forum/galaxy-s3-apps/434-bloatware-applications-safe-remove-root-required.html
RPelham said:
It's possible the Wifi app I told you about is incompatible with your device. There is a native work around that might be good for you, but you would have to have a custom recovery. The directions are below if, and only if, you have a custom recovery such as Team Win Recovery Project (TWRP) or Clockwork Mod (CWM).
Also, you can download the following app for "freezing" your bloatware. Freezing is essentially a reversible way to remove bloatware from your phone. This allows you to undo something if you freeze something you need later. App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE
Now for the tethering: You can download this: Click on the link under the OP's post labeled "Download Below"
Once you have the zip file, place it in the root of your Internal Storage on your phone via USB MTP. Boot your phone into Recovery Mode and select "Install from ZIP" choose the zip file you just placed in your internal storage. (Should be: /sdcard/name_of_file.zip). Once you have finished that reboot your phone and use the "App Quarantine ROOT/FREEZE" app I previously mentioned to freeze the "Tethering Provision" app. Once you have done that you should have native tethering capabilities through your settings menu as if you had paid for it.
=== If you do not have a custom recovery ===
You only have two options....
1.) Install a custom recovery. I recommend TWRP, but that is just my preference.
2.) Go to the Google Play Store and search for "Root Tether" and sort through each of the apps that come up and try to find one that may work for your device. (I would read the reviews.)
=== ALSO ===
You can also just download a custom ROM like CM10.0.0 and it automatically removes the bloatware and gives you a more pure-like android experience. CM10.0.0 also enables native tethering automatically.
If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask. =)
EDIT >> I found the following site that may help you in determining which apps are safe to freeze. http://www.s3forums.com/forum/galaxy-s3-apps/434-bloatware-applications-safe-remove-root-required.html
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OK I couldn't get then tetheringpatch to work, so I m thing I amy just want to go custom Rom, how hard is it to download and where is the best palce to find them and what would you suggest
CAGorman said:
OK I couldn't get then tetheringpatch to work, so I m thing I amy just want to go custom Rom, how hard is it to download and where is the best palce to find them and what would you suggest
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Well ROMs come in many different flavors. It depends on what you like. If you like a pure android experience (with some extras and mods) similar to the Google Nexus devices, I would recommend CM10.0.0-Stable (for a daily use ROM).
CM (CyanogenMod) has more up to date versions, but are very buggy and not recommended for daily use until the bugs get ironed out. The CM10.0.0 is a 4.1.2 based ROM and the more updated version CM10.1 is a 4.2.1 based ROM which is the buggy ROM I mentioned.
If CM doesn't sound like your thing you can view these forums to see other ROMs:
| Android Development
| Original Android Development
If you DO like the sound of CM, you can follow my below steps:
==== WARNING ====
I am not responsible for anything that could happen to your device in the event that your device is bricked or no longer usable. I also advise that you read all stickies on the forum before moving forward with the below steps. These steps are specifically detailed for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (d2att) phone. If you do not have this phone, disregard the following information:
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To install TWRP (which is what I prefer) follow these steps:
1.) Download Goo Manager
2.) Open Goo Manager and grant super user rights.
3.) Press your "Menu" button and select "Install OpenRecoveryScript"
4.) Possibly grant super user rights again and repeat step 3.
5.) Confirm you are sure you wish to install TWRP
6.) Confirm yet again you are sure you wish to install --AND-- make sure the file is: openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.1-d2att.img
7.) Sit back and wait. Goo Manager will take you to the Goo website and download the .img. It will then reboot your phone and install the image. You can follow the status of the download in your drop down task bar where it is downloading.
Once the image is installed you can confirm by booting into recovery mode by shutting down your phone, then with the phone off press and hold Volume Up, then Home Button and then Power button simultaneously. Once the phone vibrates you can release those keys and you should be presented with a blue screen with the "Team Win" logo.
You can then click "Reboot" then "System" from within the recovery. Your phone will boot up into the system. Download these files if you wish for CyanogenMod CM10.0.0 Stable:
CM10.0.0 ROM: http://get.cm/?device=d2att&type=stable
Google Apps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Once you have downloaded both of those files, move them to the root of your Internal Storage on your phone.
Reboot into recovery as explained above and follow these directions:
1.) Select "Wipe" then select "Cache" and Swipe to Wipe.
2.) Then repeat with the option "Dalvik Cache" and "Factory Reset".
3.) Once you have fully wiped the device select "Install" and then select "cm-10.0.0-d2att.zip"
4.) You will then get a confirmation, select "Add More Zips" and select "gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip"
5.) You will then get another confirmation. Then "Swipe to Confirm Flash" and it will go through the process.
6.) At the end it should say Successful and "Reboot" Select "Reboot" to boot into the new system.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask =)
You might want to try this app from play store... It's for rooted devices.. Replace ** with tt
h**ps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
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RPelham said:
Well ROMs come in many different flavordifferenc depends on what you like. If you like a pure android experience (with some extras and mods) similar to the Google Nexus devices, I would recommend CM10.0.0-Stable (for a daily use ROM).
CM (CyanogenMod) has more up to date versions, but are very buggy and not recommended for daily use until the bugs get ironed out. The CM10.0.0 is a 4.1.2 based ROM and the more updated version CM10.1 is a 4.2.1 based ROM which is the buggy ROM I mentioned.
If CM doesn't sound like your thing you can view these forums to see other ROMs:
| Android Development
| Original Android Development
If you DO like the sound of CM, you can follow my below steps:
==== WARNING ====
I am not responsible for anything that could happen to your device in the event that your device is bricked or no longer usable. I also advise that you read all stickies on the forum before moving forward with the below steps. These steps are specifically detailed for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S3 i747 (d2att) phone. If you do not have this phone, disregard the following information:
==== END OF WARNING ====
To install TWRP (which is what I prefer) follow these steps:
1.) Download Goo Manager
2.) Open Goo Manager and grant super user rights.
3.) Press your "Menu" button and select "Install OpenRecoveryScript"
4.) Possibly grant super user rights again and repeat step 3.
5.) Confirm you are sure you wish to install TWRP
6.) Confirm yet again you are sure you wish to install --AND-- make sure the file is: openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.1-d2att.img
7.) Sit back and wait. Goo Manager will take you to the Goo website and download the .img. It will then reboot your phone and install the image. You can follow the status of the download in your drop down task bar where it is downloading.
Once the image is installed you can confirm by booting into recovery mode by shutting down your phone, then with the phone off press and hold Volume Up, then Home Button and then Power button simultaneously. Once the phone vibrates you can release those keys and you should be presented with a blue screen with the "Team Win" logo.
You can then click "Reboot" then "System" from within the recovery. Your phone will boot up into the system. Download these files if you wish for CyanogenMod CM10.0.0 Stable:
CM10.0.0 ROM: http://get.cm/?device=d2att&type=stable
Google Apps: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
Once you have downloaded both of those files, move them to the root of your Internal Storage on your phone.
Reboot into recovery as explained above and follow these directions:
1.) Select "Wipe" then select "Cache" and Swipe to Wipe.
2.) Then repeat with the option "Dalvik Cache" and "Factory Reset".
3.) Once you have fully wiped the device select "Install" and then select "cm-10.0.0-d2att.zip"
4.) You will then get a confirmation, select "Add More Zips" and select "gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip"
5.) You will then get another confirmation. Then "Swipe to Confirm Flash" and it will go through the process.
6.) At the end it should say Successful and "Reboot" Select "Reboot" to boot into the new system.
If you have any further questions, feel free to ask =)
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So you use TRWP instead of Clockwork for recovery? what is the diffence. Do i have to do my root over if i change recovery programs
CAGorman said:
So you use TRWP instead of Clockwork for recovery? what is the diffence. Do i have to do my root over if i change recovery programs
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You don't have to re-root, but your nandroid backups aren't compatible between twrp and cwm.
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jd1639 said:
You don't have to re-root, but your nandroid backups aren't compatible between twrp and cwm.
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That is correct. however since he is still stock he may not have made any backups. Once you flash TWRP you can make a backup, and I would recommend doing so.
TWRP 2.3.3.1 is compatible with the upcoming 4.2.1 JB folder structure and has a touch UI that blows CWM's touch UI out of the park. You can also flash up to 10 zips without having to go back and do it manually each time.. Its much more automated.
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I know this isn't what you want to hear, but you will never be comfortable doing things like flashing ROMs until you just take the time and read, watch videos, etc. I personally like Clockwork for recovery but to each their own, as previously mentioned. It'll take a while at first, but in no time you'll have it down.
Lots of tutorial videos and a great place to start: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824&highlight=heimdall
Props to appdroid for the videos btw
dunlap92 said:
You might want to try this app from play store... It's for rooted devices.. Replace ** with tt
h**ps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.android.wifi.tether
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium
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that is the one i tried and I couldn't get it to work. Now I may have been doing something wrong but I would think it is just a matter of downloading it and then activating it. Am I wrong?
RPelham said:
That is correct. however since he is still stock he may not have made any backups. Once you flash TWRP you can make a backup, and I would recommend doing so.
TWRP 2.3.3.1 is compatible with the upcoming 4.2.1 JB folder structure and has a touch UI that blows CWM's touch UI out of the park. You can also flash up to 10 zips without having to go back and do it manually each time.. Its much more automated.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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You can also switch between ClockworkMod & TWRP to use an old nandroid in a pinch, so you may want to save them for a rainy day disaster or walk down 'memory' lane :clever:
Edit: Just be sure to label them, at least with what version of android & what ROM
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Hi, I am currently on Cm10 rom and I want to update to cm10.1. I have Clockwork installed and Goo Manager. I am trying to update my rom through Goo Manager but it keeps bringing me the to Clockwork boot screen, what do I do next? I have no idea what to select to update my rom using Goo, I've tried searching and all the videos I've seen of people using Goo Manager, they never get into the problem since they don't have clockworkmod installed. I tried to uninstall Clockworkmod but it does not give me the option to. Someone please Help!
Its either Rom Manager + CWM or Goo Manager + TWRP, you cant mix and match unless you wanna have issues
For the S3 I would highly recommend TWRP, however you wont be able to restore your backups made with CWM through TWRP
To install TWRP, go into Goo Manager and select "install openrecovery script" and it'll install it. Then try to flash the update again.
CNexus said:
Its either Rom Manager + CWM or Goo Manager + TWRP, you cant mix and match unless you wanna have issues
For the S3 I would highly recommend TWRP, however you wont be able to restore your backups made with CWM through TWRP
To install TWRP, go into Goo Manager and select "install openrecovery script" and it'll install it. Then try to flash the update again.
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I don't need to try and uninstall CWM? If I download openrecovery script, would it still bring me to the CWM mode? or will it just update my rom through Goo manager? NOTE: In the youtube videos I've watched, they did not wipe cache, etc. when updating a cyanogen rom, I did not do so either, would that be a problem also?
vizi0nz said:
I don't need to try and uninstall CWM? If I download openrecovery script, would it still bring me to the CWM mode? or will it just update my rom through Goo manager? NOTE: In the youtube videos I've watched, they did not wipe cache, etc. when updating a cyanogen rom, I did not do so either, would that be a problem also?
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Goo Manager will install TWRP over CWM, so you dont need to do anything but wait for it to do its thing. When you go into recovery, it will look different because it will no longer be clockworkmod recovery, it will be TWRP (team win recovery project)
No, when you flash without clearing (also called a dirty flash) thats usually reserved for updates only, because either things were added that dont need clearing, or some files were changed to fix bugs. Although updates are usually done this way, the nature of some updates may still require you to do a full wipe and then flash, but for CM a dirty flash is usually fine. The dev will usually clearly state whether a dirty / clean flash is required for a particular update
Also, remember to make a backup before flashing though! You never know what may go wrong, or if the rom itself may be a bad download, so its better to play it safe and make a nandroid
CNexus said:
Goo Manager will install TWRP over CWM, so you dont need to do anything but wait for it to do its thing. When you go into recovery, it will look different because it will no longer be clockworkmod recovery, it will be TWRP (team win recovery project)
No, when you flash without clearing (also called a dirty flash) thats usually reserved for updates only, because either things were added that dont need clearing, or some files were changed to fix bugs. Although updates are usually done this way, the nature of some updates may still require you to do a full wipe and then flash, but for CM a dirty flash is usually fine. The dev will usually clearly state whether a dirty / clean flash is required for a particular update
Also, remember to make a backup before flashing though! You never know what may go wrong, or if the rom itself may be a bad download, so its better to play it safe and make a nandroid
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Thanks so much for the help! I actually found the openrecovery script part, now I'm letting it do it's thing, hope it all turns out great! I'll let you know how it turns out!
It turned out great! No problems at all!