Hi all,
Hoping someone can confirm the following before I root the S4, thanks.
1. Will updating Samsung Kies on the desktop incorporate the up to date drivers for the phone.
2. Will the Motochopper rooting method by Dan Rosenberg work on the s4 on T-Mobile Uk?
3. Does the CWM method work or any other method, if so are there any links to this, thanks.
Enjoy the phone.
Rgds
Dino
Might help if this was posted in Q and A and not general....
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Should work mottochopper is works with S4
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This was asked and answer in the root thread. Questions do not belong here. You are in the wrong forum - this is for T-Mobile (US) devices ONLY, not the I9500 or I9505 (you have one of these).
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Hi everybody, I recently got a Koodo Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D and I wanted to know if the rooting process for my device is the same as the rooting process for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989. I realize there is no section for Koodo's (or Telus') version of the phone on the website, so I had to post here.
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Hi everybody, I recently got a Koodo Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D and I wanted to know if the rooting process for my device is the same as the rooting process for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989. I realize there is no section for Koodo's (or Telus') version of the phone on the website, so I had to post here.
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You betcha! There is a forum here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514434
I used this method and it worked great! Just make sure you use the 3.0.7 efghi signed version of Superuser. I managed to use the other one, but i got the superuser app, but no root access until I used the correct version
Anyway, there you are. Enjoy your SII X!
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thanks! I was going to use that guide or the galaxy 2 root "How to Root ICS/GB on T-Mobile Galaxy S2 SGH-T989!"
but both should work though. The guide you sent me says it's for 4.0.3, will it work for 4.0.4? And you're with Koodo right?
temporary124 said:
thanks! I was going to use that guide or the galaxy 2 root "How to Root ICS/GB on T-Mobile Galaxy S2 SGH-T989!"
but both should work though. The guide you sent me says it's for 4.0.3, will it work for 4.0.4? And you're with Koodo right?
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I used the guide on Android forums, only because there were pics, but both work and are the same. And yes, same procees, just use the Superuser 3.0.7 efghi signed version. And yup! No issues with Koodo whatsoever.
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Rooting process for Koodo Mobile T989D
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I used the guide on Android forums, only because there were pics, but both work and are the same. And yes, same procees, just use the Superuser 3.0.7 efghi signed version. And yup! No issues with Koodo whatsoever.
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Oh okay, so did you use the process from the link you sent? And it seems the main difference between the two guides is that one uses Superuser 3.0.7 efghi signed version and one uses CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip. While they both should work, I was wondering what the differences between the Superusers were; I think 0.87 is better because it is compatible with future firmware upgrades
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Oh okay, so did you use the process from the link you sent? And it seems the main difference between the two guides is that one uses Superuser 3.0.7 efghi signed version and one uses CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip. While they both should work, I was wondering what the differences between the Superusers were; I think 0.87 is better because it is compatible with future firmware upgrades
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Well, there was a link to this guide on that forum -
http://androidforums.com/galaxy-s2-...d-ultimate-root-optimization-guide-steps.html
I used this guide only because it had a few more details than the other, but they are essentially the same steps. Also had some pics.
And about the superusers, i don't know the difference. However I was able to install superSU from the Play Store and also update the superuser version I was using after I obtained root.
So to answer your question, I have no idea haha. Personally I think it would be best to follow the guide, and then try to upgrade after rooting, but it's your choice.
Hopefully this helps, but if not, search is your friend
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okay, but you were running 4.04 when you rooted your Koodo Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D right?
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okay, but you were running 4.04 when you rooted your Koodo Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D right?
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I sure was. I'm still using it because a few of the ICS roms are a little buggy. I've heard Jedi Mind Trick is pretty good tho. I just wanted something stable and bug free Stock with root woo!
And a little question. I think you are using one too many 8's. Your phone an SGH-T989D correct?
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I sure was. I'm still using it because a few of the ICS roms are a little buggy. I've heard Jedi Mind Trick is pretty good tho. I just wanted something stable and bug free Stock with root woo!
And a little question. I think you are using one too many 8's. Your phone an SGH-T989D correct?
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Woop, yeah you're right. But you used the ClockworkMod Recovery in the original post right, Version 5.0.0.0?
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Woop, yeah you're right. But you used the ClockworkMod Recovery in the original post right, Version 5.0.0.0?
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Nice! And yeah, the only thing that was different was the superuser. Anyways, congrats, and enjoy your rooted phone!
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thanks to google and this thread i was able to root my phone too!
Telus T989D here and flashed using the method in the 2nd post worked perfectly. Used TWRP instead of CWM, rooted easily, even flashed radios (so I could unlock my SIM) back and forth, and installed AOKP.
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Telus T989D here and flashed using the method in the 2nd post worked perfectly. Used TWRP instead of CWM, rooted easily, even flashed radios (so I could unlock my SIM) back and forth, and installed AOKP.
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do you have link of TWRP cause on there website our phone is not listed, want to get correct one for r989d on 4.0.4
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989 VS. Koodo Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D
temporary124 said:
Hi everybody, I recently got a Koodo Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D and I wanted to know if the rooting process for my device is the same as the rooting process for the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989. I realize there is no section for Koodo's (or Telus') version of the phone on the website, so I had to post here.
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Hey. i now you are saying that the rooting proccess is the same but do you know if all of the roms and customizations are the same? i am wanting to put CyanogenMod 10.1 RC3 on my Koodo Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T9898D but everything i am seeing is for T-Mobile.
Model number: SGH-T989D
Android version:4.1.2
any other details needed to find out which will work just let me know.
generally everything is mostly the same the only thing you might have issues with is your data you might have to find the APN settings for KODO and make sure to flash the newest radio MC6
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Thanks for this. Has anyone gotten WiFi tether to work on frosty jb? I never see the connection when trying to use the hotspot with my nexus 7. I've changed the device profile to generic ics/jb wlan0 and still no go.
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no go on the wifi tether for me as well
Tether will not work on JB Kernels, JB based ROMS, and JB Touchwiz leaked stock roms.
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It will on ICS though?
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It will on ICS though?
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Yes.
Thanks for clearing that up.
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i was just wondering if i root my phone will i still be able to recieve ota updates? and also is the anyway to just delete cwm recovery? im not rooted by the way!
Here's my Tip:
When using WIFI Tether, change your profile to Samsung Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/LTE).... Works like a champ with no issues.
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Stock Rom Just Rooted.
T-Mobile S3
So there's no need to wipe when Odin back to stock to unroot?
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otariq said:
So there's no need to wipe when Odin back to stock to unroot?
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It will automatically wipe.
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It will automatically wipe.
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another quick question is the rom in the guide the same as the official rom on samsungs website.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=8&view=6010
the mirror is taking over an hour to download so i thought i would just get it from sammobile
How is this development? This should be in general section..
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How is this development? This should be in general section..
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People come to this thread for rooting, custom ROMS, ect....so I think this is a great place for this thread so they can find all guides in one place.
I agree that this should be in General.
Techfanatic9, this is good work and you keep supporting it which is great, but this would be better served in General.
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Tether will not work on JB Kernels, JB based ROMS, and JB Touchwiz leaked stock roms.
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wifi tethering works fine for me using the root66 rooted stock 4.1.1
Yea how about if u are running linux and dont have windows or mac
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OTA wont work
Hey guys,
I unrooted my S3 verizon using the ODIN method, and I am trying to OTA update to JB...the unrooting method took me to ICS stock 4.0.4
Sorry for the silly question, i am a newbie and it's frustrating
playertee said:
Hey guys,
I unrooted my S3 verizon using the ODIN method, and I am trying to OTA update to JB...the unrooting method took me to ICS stock 4.0.4
Sorry for the silly question, i am a newbie and it's frustrating
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what file did you flash onto the phone with ODIN?
Thanks! Definitely using the hotspot option! It's my data, let me do what I want with it.
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Since I asked for some help finding a SUPERUSER file and to no avail, figured I'd ask here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36479813&postcount=947
Anyone know where I can find it?
Or does anyone know if this rooting process is just as well?
http://galaxys2root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s2/how-to-root-icsgb-on-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
Thanks.
The second method works fine.
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Jedi Kernel
Jedi Jelly 3.1
The second one is what I used to root my t989. It works great! Just follow it exactly. The only thing I didn't like about it was in order to download the necessary files you had to install some weird file management system.
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you can also use the Galaxy S II Toolkit Beta V2.4 in the dev section.
Hey guys I'm trying to root my friends Verizon galaxy nexus and I'm having some problems finding the right way to do it... He is running the newest version 4.2.2 and it seems all guides are outdated.. Can anyone link me to a forum on how to do so? Thanks in advance.
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RedJack117 said:
Hey guys I'm trying to root my friends Verizon galaxy nexus and I'm having some problems finding the right way to do it... He is running the newest version 4.2.2 and it seems all guides are outdated.. Can anyone link me to a forum on how to do so? Thanks in advance.
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There is a stickies in this forum that are fine.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26328017&postcount=123 <-- that is in a different sticky (less in depth instructions). Although with that you probably should download a more up to date recovery, but it would get you root with the old recovery.
That said...I recommend letting your friend do the work. That way he/she can learn, and if there is a problem, he/she can possibly fix it. Rather than being stuck without a device until you can get around to potentially fixing it. Especially if you plan on flashing custom ROMs and kernels.
I just received a Galaxy Tab3 from our cable provider as welcome gift, but I don't like the Samsung ROM. So, I opened XDA as always, but did not find any development threads in the forum? Only two threads about rooting.
Are any developers working on a custom ROM? I would like to have a stock Android ROM instead of the Samsung shizzle.
boland said:
I just received a Galaxy Tab3 from our cable provider as welcome gift, but I don't like the Samsung ROM. So, I opened XDA as always, but did not find any development threads in the forum? Only two threads about rooting.
Are any developers working on a custom ROM? I would like to have a stock Android ROM instead of the Samsung shizzle.
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Same story as me.... If you check the threads we need CWM working first and many are working on it, there's even a G+ community
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Do we really ned cwm ? Isnt it sufficient that someone cooks
a complete rom and we upload it with odin ?
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Ah, first ROM available