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[TUTORIAL] How To Root the Sprint Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710)

I was recently asked to post some threads here on XDA with the tutorials I have on my site. As time permits I will be posting a series of threads here to the Q&A section that will hopefully answer most questions that might come up.
If you can't find your answer in one of my threads I would highly recommend BluesRulez One Stop FAQ Thread. It is an awesome resource and has answers to just about every question I've seen come up!
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This thread details the process of how to root your device without having to flash a full stock ROM. This method works for the Sprint, Boost and Virgin Samsung Galaxy S2 (SPH-D710, SPH-D710BST and SPH-D710VMUB).
This method uses an Odin One-Click Kernel to install a kernel that includes a Custom Recovery. Once booted into the Custom Recovery you can then flash Superuser which will root your phone and give you Superuser access.
Prerequisites:
A PC running Windows with the Samsung Mobile Drivers Installed. The Samsung Mobile Drivers are available here.
Any One-Click Kernel (preferably from the Android version you will be using, i.e. GB, ICS or JB).
All Sprint One-Click Recovery kernels can be found here.
For this particular tutorial I used the following kernels:
Gingerbread: Chris41g's EL26 Stock CWM5 Repack
Ice Cream Sandwich: Agat63's tFI27 Stock Recovery Repack (rev 2)
Jelly Bean: Agat63's Source-Built GB27 Recovery​
Superuser (or SuperSU, MIUI Security, and etc) in a flashable zip, saved on your Internal or External SD Card.  For this method I used SuperSU v1.25 (but any SU in a flashable ZIP should work). You can download several different versions here.
Although not required it is recommended that you have Samsung Kies installed on your PC as well. You can download Samsung Kies here.
Side-Effects:
This method will trigger the Yellow Triangle upon start-up and will increase your Odin count.
It will also change your startup screen to look like the International GS2 startup screen.
Both of these side-effects are very easy to overcome due to the hard work of Chainfire and Garwynn. You can get TriangleAway from Chainfire's thread here.
For the rest of the tutorial please visit my site: www.rwilco12.com
Enjoy!

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First..well 2nd to you!! Awesome work RW ..your time and dedication is GREATLY appreciated my friend!

Will any of these methods work with FL24? I'm new to rooting Samsungs and am used to simply rooting via exploits through ADB. I have the phone rooted (temp rooted?) via the exploit in Framaroot and am trying to get a custom recovery installed next to flash a ROM. Thanks!

DevonL said:
Will any of these methods work with FL24? I'm new to rooting Samsungs and am used to simply rooting via exploits through ADB. I have the phone rooted (temp rooted?) via the exploit in Framaroot and am trying to get a custom recovery installed next to flash a ROM. Thanks!
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Yes it works.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app

Does this exe. push the kernel/rom for me to flash automatically, or do I add that to the sdcard before I start?

KitWasHere said:
Does this exe. push the kernel/rom for me to flash automatically, or do I add that to the sdcard before I start?
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The Kernel One-Click flashes the kernel and recovery together. They are combined on the E4GT.

hey first of thank you for your great work. but Im having issues. Once I reboot ,i had superuser app but nothing has root access. Im wondering what i did wrong. i have sph-d710vmub. Im trying to flash in recovery mode and nothing is working for me. I was told to flash a rooted rom but still anything that i try doing says installation aborted.. Please help;

yogurts said:
hey first of thank you for your great work. but Im having issues. Once I reboot ,i had superuser app but nothing has root access. Im wondering what i did wrong. i have sph-d710vmub. Im trying to flash in recovery mode and nothing is working for me. I was told to flash a rooted rom but still anything that i try doing says installation aborted.. Please help;
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You might have to turn SU on depending on which version you flashed. Open the app and see if under settings you see something like "Enable SuperUser" and make sure it's enabled.
If that doesn't fix it we may need to try another zip with a different set of symlinks. Either way, we're here for you and will get you squared away.

rwilco12 said:
You might have to turn SU on depending on which version you flashed. Open the app and see if under settings you see something like "Enable SuperUser" and make sure it's enabled.
If that doesn't fix it we may need to try another zip with a different set of symlinks. Either way, we're here for you and will get you squared away.
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what if flash the rooted stock rom that you have for sph-d710vmub on your website. will that help?. because i am about to flash it.
Ok i installed the rooted stock rom fj12 now i have rooted access. But my phone is asking me for an update. Cam i go ahead and update yes or no.?
Ok nevermind i updated to see what happend and it got me to fl26. No root access again. So im learning the hardway.

yogurts said:
what if flash the rooted stock rom that you have for sph-d710vmub on your website. will that help?. because i am about to flash it.
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That'd do it too.

rwilco12 said:
That'd do it too.
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Worked like charm. Now I need one piece of advice from you. Can i flash any sph-d710 to vmub?

yogurts said:
Worked like charm. Now I need one piece of advice from you. Can i flash any sph-d710 to vmub?
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In theory yes. I'd recommend backing up your NV data just in case.

no

gfunk0311 said:
no
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No?

yogurts said:
Worked like charm. Now I need one piece of advice from you. Can i flash any sph-d710 to vmub?
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If you're asking - Can I flash VM builds on the Sprint D710, the answer is - yes. Did it when I tested the builds and everything worked properly.
If you're asking - Can I flash a VM build and be on VM service? Obviously you'll need to be activated to their service and provisioned properly. That's when you'd need to make sure that mmsc/apn/nv data is captured. I don't know if VM is a byod provider. (write that shiz down)
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In theory yes. I'd recommend backing up your NV data just in case.
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gfunk0311 said:
no
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No?
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Maybe??..

Couple Q's
Has anyone done this yet and how is it working out?
I am already rooted but on the stock FL24 and stock kernel, is that a problem?
Thanks for all this, I have been searching for 2 days and pulling my hair out to get this done. :good:

EVObastard said:
Couple Q's
Has anyone done this yet and how is it working out?
I am already rooted but on the stock FL24 and stock kernel, is that a problem?
Thanks for all this, I have been searching for 2 days and pulling my hair out to get this done. :good:
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Yes. Many, many people have used this method successfully.
There's nothing wrong with a stock kernel, it just doesn't have a custom recovery packed into it or any kernel tweaks.
But I am confused... If you're already rooted why are you pulling your hair out?

rwilco12 said:
Yes. Many, many people have used this method successfully.
There's nothing wrong with a stock kernel, it just doesn't have a custom recovery packed into it or any kernel tweaks.
But I am confused... If you're already rooted why are you pulling your hair out?
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Well mostly because I'm a noob lol. I heard also that if you do a factory reset with stock kernel you will brick it. But I want the extra options anyway. and really want to flash aJB ROM. Thank you very much for quick response, I shall give this a go in the morning.:thumbup:
Sprint GS3 Rooted, DaRTHSTAULKER X

EVObastard said:
Well mostly because I'm a noob lol. I heard also that if you do a factory reset with stock kernel you will brick it. But I want the extra options anyway. and really want to flash aJB ROM. Thank you very much for quick response, I shall give this a go in the morning.:thumbup:
Sprint GS3 Rooted, DaRTHSTAULKER X
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K. Before you dive in too much further I would recommend doing a little more research. This device had had issues in the past that have made it very easy to brick. You should be very careful.
As a side note - This thread is a how to root thread but it sounds like you're already rooted. I don't know that there's any reason to reroot your device. You don't actually have to be rooted to get on JB either. You could just flash a one-click of a JB ROM.

[Q] Need Help! Flashing S3 back to stock rom!

Ok everyone, I am new to all of this..so i hope I dont sound stupid.
I have a Sprint Galaxy s3, and the person I got it from has rooted it and installed a custom rom, etc. I would like to go back to what it was when it was first out of the box, or the stock rom. I am afraid of bricking the phone, as I have never done this before. I am assuming there is a forum post on here with exact instructions on how to do this. Can anyone point me there, or help me out? Thanks in advance!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmqJbZqOaU

I use this when I need to back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099

metalfan78 said:
I use this when I need to back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
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Yes I would probably do this.

Watching the video now, and following the instructions to click on the links he says to..but when i click on them..it says page not found, on everyone of them.

I agree with Giantjay, it's always a good idea to get as much info as possible before doing anything. Read, read, watch the video, read more, ask questions.

So i found the Odin download, now my question is..where do i download the right TAR file.

skerfan2284 said:
So i found the Odin download, now my question is..where do i download the right TAR file.
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tar file http://www.hotfile.com/dl/161492098/9fa8372/L710VPALEN_L710SPRALEN_SPR.zip.html
I would do the triangle away found here before you unroot http://qbking77.com/how-to-unroot/unroot-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii/

Thanks for the help! Kinda nervous, but going to try this.

metalfan78 said:
I use this when I need to back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
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This is the most basic method. Complete stock install
Sent from my blue galaxy

miller710 said:
This is the most basic method. Complete stock install
Sent from my blue galaxy
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This method works perfectly.
Sent from my SPH-L710

[Q] Official 4.1.2 update

Need help rooting the new official update. Another poster said to install CF auto root with Odin but it just ain't working.
Can someone give me a step by step?

Hat Trick said:
Need help rooting the new official update. Another poster said to install CF auto root with Odin but it just ain't working.
Can someone give me a step by step?
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There is version that is already rooted and flashable in recovery....

DMF1977 said:
There is version that is already rooted and flashable in recovery....
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Are you talking about the one from loserskater?

Hat Trick said:
Are you talking about the one from loserskater?
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Yep...

DMF1977 said:
Yep...
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Where am this link?

dratsablive said:
Where am this link?
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Android development...

CF auto root worked for me

gnahc79 said:
CF auto root worked for me
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How? I've installed 4.1.2 stock. I go back into download, Odin then cf autoroot plug in my phone. Odin sees it fine. Hit start, tries to install, hangs then it says failed.
I don't know any other way to do it.

Hat Trick said:
How? I've installed 4.1.2 stock. I go back into download, Odin then cf autoroot plug in my phone. Odin sees it fine. Hit start, tries to install, hangs then it says failed.
I don't know any other way to do it.
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Ok, I was running deTmobilized 1.5, I flashed enewmans firmware update zip (no wipe) rebooted. Then I booted back into recovery, did a full wipe, flashed loserskater's rooted rom, and now I'm running rooted ota 4.1.2 with cwm touch recovery still intact... took all of 10 minutes maybe, no pc, no odin, all from my phone...

Hat Trick said:
How? I've installed 4.1.2 stock. I go back into download, Odin then cf autoroot plug in my phone. Odin sees it fine. Hit start, tries to install, hangs then it says failed.
I don't know any other way to do it.
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Just to check, in Odin you see something like "<ID:0/005> Added!!" right?
Are you using the stock USB cable?
if both are yes....no idea, sorry.

gnahc79 said:
Just to check, in Odin you see something like "<ID:0/005> Added!!" right?
Are you using the stock USB cable?
if both are yes....no idea, sorry.
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Yes both are yes. Ill just wait.

It sounds like you have an Odin problem, not a CF Autoroot problem.
Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903516

Rooted Stock 4.1.2 Rom
Where can I find the rooted stock Rom for the new OTA 4.1.2? I searched and looked and could not find it.

gnahc79 said:
Just to check, in Odin you see something like "<ID:0/005> Added!!" right?
Are you using the stock USB cable?
if both are yes....no idea, sorry.
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mrhaley30705 said:
It sounds like you have an Odin problem, not a CF Autoroot problem.
Check out this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903516
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It certainly is possible however I used 4 differnt versions of Odin. I used Odin fine to return to 4.1.1 stock the upgraded so I don't think Odin is the issue.

Aryeh86 said:
Where can I find the rooted stock Rom for the new OTA 4.1.2? I searched and looked and could not find it.
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Right in the development thread for the att i747
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

[Q] VM S3 can't get newest update

First of all, I really appreciate the help and expertise this forum provides!
So back in June I rooted my phone with directions here on xda. I am an extreme noobie (in my 40's) and had no business going down this road lol! I used the Phil Z method and everything actually went pretty smooth. The problem came when I tried to unroot the phone to get the latest software update. I eventually had to take my phone to a schiesty cell phone repair store. just to get the phone working again.
The problem is that I still can't get the latest update. The update fails because there is "not enough space available to download system update." The picture I attached shows the screen in download mode. It seems that not all of the original root was removed.(?)
Does someone here have an idea what I can do?

[email protected] said:
First of all, I really appreciate the help and expertise this forum provides!
So back in June I rooted my phone with directions here on xda. I am an extreme noobie (in my 40's) and had no business going down this road lol! I used the Phil Z method and everything actually went pretty smooth. The problem came when I tried to unroot the phone to get the latest software update. I eventually had to take my phone to a schiesty cell phone repair store. just to get the phone working again.
The problem is that I still can't get the latest update. The update fails because there is "not enough space available to download system update." The picture I attached shows the screen in download mode. It seems that not all of the original root was removed.(?)
Does someone here have an idea what I can do?
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Just use Odin to flash the latest stock rooted ROM(if stock is what you want).

mattzeller said:
Just use Odin to flash the latest stock rooted ROM(if stock is what you want).
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Yes, I want the phone back to it's new condition. Do you know where to get the latest stock rooted ROM?

I downloaded Odin 3.09, just not sure how to set it up to get the stock ROM.

[email protected] said:
I downloaded Odin 3.09, just not sure how to set it up to get the stock ROM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774333 put this file in PA

6th_Hokage said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774333 put this file in PA
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I hope you mean AP...:fingers-crossed:

The picture of my screen is what shows up in download mode. It reboots after 10 seconds, so there is no way to flash with Odin.

[email protected] said:
The picture of my screen is what shows up in download mode. It reboots after 10 seconds, so there is no way to flash with Odin.
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Oh wow...I was pushing up on the volume...... It's downloading now:fingers-crossed:

[email protected] said:
Oh wow...I was pushing up on the volume...... It's downloading now:fingers-crossed:
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well its PDA in 3.07 so which ever it is 3.09 it might be PA or AP i forget which lol but i hope it works for you

6th_Hokage said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2774333 put this file in PA
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Thanks 6th_Hokage! It worked like a charm! I now have 4.42

6th_Hokage said:
well its PDA in 3.07 so which ever it is 3.09 it might be PA or AP i forget which lol but i hope it works for you
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I spoke up too soon...I guess the software is for Sprint and not VM. Everything works except I have no mobile network...I'll try to find the VM software, but if someone has a link that would make it go a lot faster!

[email protected] said:
Thanks 6th_Hokage! It worked like a charm! I now have 4.42
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Actually troubleshot with Samsung kies support. The factory reset fixed the problem

How to root i747 on nj1?

Please help, what is the process of rooting a stock 4.4.2 NJ1 i747 on at&t?

Araltd said:
Please help, what is the process of rooting a stock 4.4.2 NJ1 i747 on at&t?
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I tried some programs, including towelroot, but they are not updated tu support NJ1, I really need to root it too, so we are in the same boat.
Good luck

MarceloUruguay said:
I tried some programs, including towelroot, but they are not updated tu support NJ1, I really need to root it too, so we are in the same boat.
Good luck
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Look through this thread. I'll bet something in it will work. Enewman17 is a whiz at this.

OKAstro said:
Look through this thread. I'll bet something in it will work. Enewman17 is a whiz at this.
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Here's the issue I'm having, that thread linked says it will flash a pre-rooted NJ1 rom - ok fine... But as far as I can tell, no one has specifically said they have flashed his pre-rooted rom on top of a stock NJ1 rom. They've all upgraded to NJ1 from NE# using his method.
Obviously the NJ1 'upgrade' was at least in part an attempt to prevent rooting, and I'm not experienced enough to unbrick (or effectively undo) whatever may happen in a botched attempt.
I'm assuming once you're on NJ1 stock rom, rooting is not possible?

Araltd said:
Here's the issue I'm having, that thread linked says it will flash a pre-rooted NJ1 rom - ok fine... But as far as I can tell, no one has specifically said they have flashed his pre-rooted rom on top of a stock NJ1 rom. They've all upgraded to NJ1 from NE# using his method.
Obviously the NJ1 'upgrade' was at least in part an attempt to prevent rooting, and I'm not experienced enough to unbrick (or effectively undo) whatever may happen in a botched attempt.
I'm assuming once you're on NJ1 stock rom, rooting is not possible?
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Read midway down in the 1st post of the OP I linked...talks about rooting NJ1

I was able to root my ATT S3 that is on NJ1 using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1963790

Dbeayon said:
I was able to root my ATT S3 that is on NJ1 using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1963790
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The link is incomplete, can you post it again, or better yet, explain how did you do it ?
Thanks!

MarceloUruguay said:
The link is incomplete, can you post it again, or better yet, explain how did you do it ?
Thanks!
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The correct url is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790

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wayneneely said:
The correct url is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
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hi, jut to let you know that i tried rooting my s3 on latest 4.4.2 using the link and it works perfectly.

johnye17 said:
hi, jut to let you know that i tried rooting my s3 on latest 4.4.2 using the link and it works perfectly.
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Which message from that thread did you follow in order to root the phone ?
Thanks!

MarceloUruguay said:
Which message from that thread did you follow in order to root the phone ?
Thanks!
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I used Odin to flash the latest CF Auto Root for the phone, even without rooting a phone for at least a year (out of practice) I did it in less than 40 secs.

johnye17 said:
I used Odin to flash the latest CF Auto Root for the phone, even without rooting a phone for at least a year (out of practice) I did it in less than 40 secs.
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Were you using baseband I747UCUFNJ1 ?
I don't want to brick my phone
Thanks!

MarceloUruguay said:
Were you using baseband I747UCUFNJ1 ?
I don't want to brick my phone
Thanks!
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yes, i was running NJ1, and just so you know, right now im running a Stock Mod Custom ROM

johnye17 said:
yes, i was running NJ1, and just so you know, right now im running a Stock Mod Custom ROM
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Finally I rooted it without too many problems, I had to re-install super su, but after all, it wasn't too complicated.
The difficult part was to enable tethering, because most fixes still need an AT&T chip.
The solution was this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/xposed-moto-x-4-4-native-tether-apk-t2601859
Thnak you very much for everything,
Marcelo

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MarceloUruguay said:
Finally I rooted it without too many problems, I had to re-install super su, but after all, it wasn't too complicated.
The difficult part was to enable tethering, because most fixes still need an AT&T chip.
The solution was this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/xposed-moto-x-4-4-native-tether-apk-t2601859
Thnak you very much for everything,
Marcelo
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I am complete noob at this. I am running Nj1 and I have never rooted anything before. I am having battery issues and everything points to deleting the battery bin file. I could really use a little help on how to do this. When I go to the cf auto root page I can't find the file needed for I747UCUFNJ1

BakaRed77 said:
I am complete noob at this. I am running Nj1 and I have never rooted anything before. I am having battery issues and everything points to deleting the battery bin file. I could really use a little help on how to do this. When I go to the cf auto root page I can't find the file needed for I747UCUFNJ1
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The file for NJ1 is the file listed for SAMSUNG-SGH-I747, which is http://download.chainfire.eu/235/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-d2att-d2uc-samsungsghi747.zip
You will see that the files inside the zip are updated after NJ1 was released.
Best regards from Uruguay,
Marcelo

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MarceloUruguay said:
The file for NJ1 is the file listed for SAMSUNG-SGH-I747, which is
You will see that the files inside the zip are updated after NJ1 was released.
Best regards from Uruguay,
Marcelo
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You're awesome. But I have a question. Will this work for 4.4.2? Idk is that is a stupid question or not....

BakaRed77 said:
You're awesome. But I have a question. Will this work for 4.4.2? Idk is that is a stupid question or not....
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Sure, I have 4.4.2!
It's not an stupid question because probably you saw 4.0.4 at the CF Auto Root page, that's just the first Android version that the s3 i747 used, now the latest official android version is 4.4.2

MarceloUruguay said:
Sure, I have 4.4.2!
It's not an stupid question because probably you saw 4.0.4 at the CF Auto Root page, that's just the first Android version that the s3 i747 used, now the latest official android version is 4.4.2
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Ok so I went through and got it to say pass on Odin, but it's still not rooted. It said superSU has stopped. Tried a reboot and it keeps saying it. Root checker basic says its def not rooted. Idk where I went wrong.

BakaRed77 said:
Ok so I went through and got it to say pass on Odin, but it's still not rooted. It said superSU has stopped. Tried a reboot and it keeps saying it. Root checker basic says its def not rooted. Idk where I went wrong.
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Just update superSU using Google Play, and you should be rooted.