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[Q] i747 Root or not

Hi guys,
My beloved S3 is is > 1 year old now.
I was always afraid\skeptical of rooting it as it lead to void warranty
Since it is already > 1 year old and warranty does not come into picture now, I thought why not give it a try now..
I see many S3 users are more than efficient after root.
Should I go for it ?

praddz said:
Hi guys,
My beloved S3 is is > 1 year old now.
I was always afraid\skeptical of rooting it as it lead to void warranty
Since it is already > 1 year old and warranty does not come into picture now, I thought why not give it a try now..
I see many S3 users are more than efficient after root.
Should I go for it ?
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Yes, unleash your device!! It's easy, and opens up a whole new way to interact with your phone
Sent from my SGH-I747M using xda premium

Yes, root to experience the full capabilities of your phone.
Please be sure to read all guides and FAQs and be familiar with GS3 terminology.
Read tons....i mean TONS!!
Search and reading will be your besfriends.
Root, experiment, enjoy greatness

Root and unleash the chains that bind you.
Take it from a noob, read, read and re-read.
Easier to read about potential problems before they arise than after.:good:

i can has root?

Rooting is a must. I went for root the day i got the phone and went reading up on rooting the S3, roms, etc. before i even got the phone.

first thing i did when i got my s3 in april was root it. and my dad has the same phone i have, and i have to say having mine rooted vs his stock, mine gets so much better battery life. and is just one of the perks of rooting other than overclock and underclock and custom roms and stuff.

...and Sammy phones are fairly fool proof when it comes to rooting and flashing

Yes, it seems like we have many 1 click tools to do this.
I just want to go slow, I want to unlock the boot loader first & then uninstall all the att crap..
that should free up some space n RAM..
Later on I can install custom ROM's and Kernels if need be..
This can be done right...

First thing you should do is make a backup of your stock unmodified system before you remove or erase anything or install roms. And also make a copy of the backup to a second location like a computer.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747

praddz said:
Yes, it seems like we have many 1 click tools to do this.
I just want to go slow, I want to unlock the boot loader first & then uninstall all the att crap..
that should free up some space n RAM..
Later on I can install custom ROM's and Kernels if need be..
This can be done right...
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S3 doesn't have a locked bootloader. Reality just have to flash a rooted stock firmware in Odin and you are good to go.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda premium

stelv said:
First thing you should do is make a backup of your stock unmodified system before you remove or erase anything or install roms. And also make a copy of the backup to a second location like a computer.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747
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yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
2) take backup of everything using titanium
3) then uninstall all the useless apps which came along with att
4) if required i will flash custom rom and kernel else i will stick with everything stock..
The reason I want to stop at unlocked boot loader is that as of now I already have 4.1.1, and I have read everywhere that 4.1.2 isn't much of a revolution so why flash a custom ROM. People might not agree with this but I tend to think so...
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:

praddz said:
yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
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No
Don't even think about touching anything dealing with bootloaders.
The i747 comes with an unlocked boot loader, the only one that is locked is the Verizon S3.
There have been various bricked S3 by trying to "unlock" something that isnt locked.
Read read read and search and research.
Before you wind up with a paperweight
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

praddz said:
yes,,
1) unlock boot loader
2) take backup of everything using titanium
3) then uninstall all the useless apps which came along with att
4) if required i will flash custom rom and kernel else i will stick with everything stock..
The reason I want to stop at unlocked boot loader is that as of now I already have 4.1.1, and I have read everywhere that 4.1.2 isn't much of a revolution so why flash a custom ROM. People might not agree with this but I tend to think so...
Obviously any suggestions are appreciated....:fingers-crossed:
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No I am not talking about just backing everything up with titanium backup. I am talking about backing up your stock untouched system with a custom recovery like twrp or clockwork recovery. After root you will most likely have a custom recovery installed like twrp. You can boot into this custom recovery and backup the entire system in its current state, because sometimes when certain system apps are removed you will get force closes and bootloops and the only way to restore your phone is by restoring a backup, flashing a rom or pushing a system to your phone via odin.
Removing stock apps that came with your phone can be risky at times because they are often tied to other systems. Search to see what apps are safe to remove and a system backup is probably good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665

Do not attempt to unlock the bootloader! It is unlocked already. Your proper plan of action should be:
Backup everything possible (MyBackup is what I used)
Root phone (several methods available, choose one)
Install custom recovery. Rom Manager can install CWM for you, while goo manager can install TWRP (I prefer twrp)
Follow instructions for installation off any Rom you download (found in the first post of that Roms thread, usually before you get to the dl link)
Before flashing or attempting any mod, make a back up of everything. And read the directions

Mine is still under warranty and its rooted. Open its can of whoop a**
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

The cool thing for you will be all the awesome tweaks and mods that have out in the last few months because you device is a little elderly. Check out the definitive mod thread in the T-Mobile S3 forum. I forget which thread its in. You can atleast double battery and speed and 20x the customization options. Once you flash a new rom it becomes a habit called flashaholism so be aware. My name is Bubba Fett and I'm a flasaholic.

Finally I did it,, My Galaxy S3 is rooted successfully..
Thanks to you guys & online sources..
-Root is done
-Backup using CWM is taken, a copy is there on Internal Memory, External Memory Card and My Computer
Next step-
-Remove bloatware and free some storage..
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2

praddz said:
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
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There is no best ROM it all depends on the user. Feel free to try any of them. Just make a Nandroid backup each time before you flash a new one and follow the devs installation instructions. Good luck and have fun!

praddz said:
-Any idea which is the best stable ROM as of now for 4.2.2
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I've tried Cyanogenmod, PAC, and AOKP in the past week. All three are butter smooth and stable. You will have to cycle the battery a couple of times for it to fit in (I noticed upon initial flash, battery life was terrible).

Discussion Thread for M/M dual[FOR NEWBIE]

Lots of stuff are going on for M/M dual and creating a new thread for it is not convenient, so i have decided to put up a thread to solve your problems and discuss new updates.
I have put up some links to help new users to sought out there problems.
UPDATES OF OFFICIAL FIRMWARES
Sony Xperia M, M Dual Service Documents (Mechanical)
ROOT for M dual
SWAP INTERNAL MEMORY TO EXTERNAL
CWM FOR M SINGLE SIM
ROOT FOR M
CWM for DUAL SIM
BOOTLOADER UNLOCKING but FIRST SEE RELOCKING
BOOTLOADER RELOCKING
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HOPE IT HELPS

ok guys thank im sukses root

help!!!
how do i enter recovery mode in xperia m (single sim)??
do i need to root first???

doomlord's one click method works or do we have to rely on the other available work arounds?

nish983 said:
how do i enter recovery mode in xperia m (single sim)??
do i need to root first???
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No need to root just unlock your bootloader first.

Ruvy said:
doomlord's one click method works or do we have to rely on the other available work arounds?
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Try Vroot for M dual and for single sim try Frameroot.

icoolguy1995 said:
Try Vroot for M dual and for single sim try Frameroot.
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But as i read here framaroot does not full root.

Ruvy said:
But as i read here framaroot does not full root.
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Doesn't matter, use this after:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.

is it okay to update the software using the PC companion if I already rooted my phone or should I unroot it first before updating it?

No need to unroot, but to be on safe side do unroot if you want,but it is not necessary.
Sent from my C1904 using Tapatalk

unroot option in supersu Will do or should we uproot using any other method?

Parandroid rom
Hello guyz..
Can any one port parandroid rom from xperia L to xperia m????

Natrural pictures
Hello guys ,
I removed the natural pictures that came with my Xperia M dual by mistake.
And I want them back...
Does anybody here still have them? can send them to me?
-
I didn't want to start a new thread for this , so I'm using the discussion thread
Thanks in Advance :cyclops:

Anyone got the new album update on Xperia M dual?
I got notification from update center this morning.
Since then I'm trying to download it and it says " could not download "
I didn't unlock my bootloader, however the device is rooted.
But I don't think root will affect the update center...
Anybody have similar issue?
Sent from my C2005 using xda app-developers app

I had the same problem yesterday but today it worked for me. My phone is rooted too. If you want you can update in manually. Just download from this thread and install it as normal app http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/themes-apps/4-1-sony-media-apps-t2598435

is it neccessary to have a custom rom to be able to use Link2SD and similar apps ? i have stock rom (c2005 4.2.2) and want to install apps on SD card by default.

bugggmenot said:
is it neccessary to have a custom rom to be able to use Link2SD and similar apps ? i have stock rom (c2005 4.2.2) and want to install apps on SD card by default.
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99% sure you'll be fine with the stock ROM as long as you have root access on your phone.
You don't need a modified ROM/Kernel to use Link2SD and root access only means su access to your existing ROM.
I have a stock XPERIA C1905 (Single-SIM) with root access and use Link2SD.
I still have approx 1.5GB of space available on my internal sdcard0 even with approx 20-30 applications installed.
Remember to use instructions for a C2005 (Dual-SIM) as there are many Singe-SIM Rooting and Link2SD guides around which may not apply to a C2005.

Dr Goodvibes said:
99% sure you'll be fine with the stock ROM as long as you have root access on your phone.
You don't need a modified ROM/Kernel to use Link2SD and root access only means su access to your existing ROM.
I have a stock XPERIA C1905 (Single-SIM) with root access and use Link2SD.
I still have approx 1.5GB of space available on my internal sdcard0 even with approx 20-30 applications installed.
Remember to use instructions for a C2005 (Dual-SIM) as there are many Singe-SIM Rooting and Link2SD guides around which may not apply to a C2005.
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Thanks bro, you were right as i am using link2SD without any problem. i just created second FAT32 partition on the external SDcard and used link2SD successfuly.
now another question! any way to install custom recovery without unlocking bootloader and wiping data? i want to make a Nandroid backup of the current device state.
device is fully rooted.

bugggmenot said:
Thanks bro, you were right as i am using link2SD without any problem. i just created second FAT32 partition on the external SDcard and used link2SD successfuly.
now another question! any way to install custom recovery without unlocking bootloader and wiping data? i want to make a Nandroid backup of the current device state.
device is fully rooted.
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No sorry, you can't install a recovery with a locked bootloader.
This message was brought to you from my Sony Xperia M C1905 using Tapatalk.

bugggmenot said:
Thanks bro, you were right as i am using link2SD without any problem. i just created second FAT32 partition on the external SDcard and used link2SD successfuly.
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I know all the guides say to use FAT32 format for your second partition, but you can use ext3 if you want.
ext3 gives you many file access benefits over FAT32.
I've used both MiniTool and EaseUS file partition tools without problems to format a second ext3 partition with default cluster size .
I have a QNAP NAS so I can easily access ext3 partitioned files, but access without an ext3/ext4 application on a Windows PC becomes restrictive.
Just something to be aware of if backing up second partition files to a PC or something when not using FAT32 format.
And we can now purchase Link2SD Plus and pay it forward to the developer for making our XPERIA M usable.

How to unlock bootloader of Galaxy note 2?

So my sister has an Attt Galaxy note 2. I want to format her phone and install aokp or cyanogenmod on it cause they are smoother and faster roms. I searched on how to unlock and root the Galaxy note 2 but i've only found a bunch of guides showing how to root the phone, i haven't found one telling how to unlock the bootloader?
does anyone know how to unlock the GN2 bootloader, or is it already unlocked?

jinjin12 said:
So my sister has an Attt Galaxy note 2. I want to format her phone and install aokp or cyanogenmod on it cause they are smoother and faster roms. I searched on how to unlock and root the Galaxy note 2 but i've only found a bunch of guides showing how to root the phone, i haven't found one telling how to unlock the bootloader?
does anyone know how to unlock the GN2 bootloader, or is it already unlocked?
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Surprise no one has answered. You can't, and you don't need to.
What firmware is the phone on now?

dicksteele said:
Surprise no one has answered. You can't, and you don't need to.
What firmware is the phone on now?
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what do you mean you can't? Are samsung phones different somehow? I can unlock bootloader on my Nexus 4, my bro's Moto g, and my other Bro's Lg Optimus G, so why can't i unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy note 2?
i've never used a samsung phone before so i'm not sure if they differ somehow.
So i don't need to unlock bootloader to install aokp or cyangamod? i only need to root and install custom recovery? I think her phone is on android 4.1.2 or 4.2 i forgot which one.

jinjin12 said:
what do you mean you can't? Are samsung phones different somehow? I can unlock bootloader on my Nexus 4, my bro's Moto g, and my other Bro's Lg Optimus G, so why can't i unlock bootloader on Samsung Galaxy note 2?
i've never used a samsung phone before so i'm not sure if they differ somehow.
So i don't need to unlock bootloader to install aokp or cyangamod? i only need to root and install custom recovery? I think her phone is on android 4.1.2 or 4.2 i forgot which one.
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Samsung does not consider your phone yours as these other manufacturers.
If she has not done the most recent Over the Air update to 4.3, it's probably on 4.1.2. The latest OTA installs Knox security. You dont want that.
There are some good choices in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development
You don't need to root either. If you do install, it will get overwritten since it's installed in the /system directory. ROMs replace the /system directory.
Just install custom recovery, follow ROMs install instructions. Verify with the thread OP if it requires the 4.3 leaked bootloader.
Located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Oh and Samsung has help from AT&T
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/

dicksteele said:
Samsung does not consider your phone yours as these other manufacturers.
If she has not done the most recent Over the Air update to 4.3, it's probably on 4.1.2. The latest OTA installs Knox security. You dont want that.
There are some good choices in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att/development
You don't need to root either. If you do install, it will get overwritten since it's installed in the /system directory. ROMs replace the /system directory.
Just install custom recovery, follow ROMs install instructions. Verify with the thread OP if it requires the 4.3 leaked bootloader.
Located here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502464
Oh and Samsung has help from AT&T
http://androidandme.com/2013/08/car...upport-unlocked-bootloaders-once-and-for-all/
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I really appreciate the help . i posted on android central and this forum but no help until you posted so thanks. I guess samsung phones are different. I was also told that you only need to back up EFS files on samsungs phones only and NOT on Nexus 4, or Moto G right?
Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right?

jinjin12 said:
I really appreciate the help . i posted on android central and this forum but no help until you posted so thanks. I guess samsung phones are different. I was also told that you only need to back up EFS files on samsungs phones only and NOT on Nexus 4, or Moto G right?
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But of course.
EFS holds IMEI info, carrier info, a backup is definitely a good idea. You never know when an OH SH*T will pop up.
Here's some info. OH SH*T examples too.
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/
Here's a couple to try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.boris.efsbackup&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325
And always back up your external sdcard to PC.
Top 5 OH SH*T's, accidentally formatted external sdcard. Helpful when upgrading to a bigger sdcard, also.
I just put in a 64MB samsung card. Fricking screams.
Good luck

dicksteele said:
But of course.
EFS holds IMEI info, carrier info, a backup is definitely a good idea. You never know when an OH SH*T will pop up.
Here's some info. OH SH*T examples too.
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/
Here's a couple to try.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.boris.efsbackup&hl=en
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/tool-samsung-tool-1-0-t2602325
And always back up your external sdcard to PC.
Top 5 OH SH*T's, accidentally formatted external sdcard. Helpful when upgrading to a bigger sdcard, also.
I just put in a 64MB samsung card. Fricking screams.
Good luck
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Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right? Odin roots the phone? i saw a guide by technobuffalo and the dude used odin to root the phone before installing TWRP

jinjin12 said:
Also, you said you can just install custom recovery but don't you need to root phone to do that? and the most roms like aokp comes rooted by default right? Odin roots the phone? i saw a guide by technobuffalo and the dude used odin to root the phone before installing TWRP
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Sorry, started replying back last night and got sidetracked.
Yes no need to root, pre-custom recovery. They are totally different. Root (superuser) is a file and app.
Custom recovery replaces the phones built-in Android recovery.Two "versions" TWRP and Clockworkmod. Both work well. Some ROM installs will suggest using a certain one.
ODIN will root the phone.
That file is here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...t-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip?retrieve_file=1
Most ROMs do have root incorporated.

dicksteele said:
Sorry, started replying back last night and got sidetracked.
Yes no need to root, pre-custom recovery. They are totally different. Root (superuser) is a file and app.
Custom recovery replaces the phones built-in Android recovery.Two "versions" TWRP and Clockworkmod. Both work well. Some ROM installs will suggest using a certain one.
ODIN will root the phone.
That file is here.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...t-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip?retrieve_file=1
Most ROMs do have root incorporated.
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odin can also flash roms and install custom recovery images right? i can just flash roms and recoveries using adb on the GN2 to flash roms also?
The technobufallo guide kind of made no sense since the guy used odin to root the phone, then used odin to flash custom recovery, then used it to flash cyanogenmod, which is pointless since like you say above, custom roms comes with root preloaded.
also my sister asked att to unlock her phone and now she's using tmobile with the phone. Would flashing any roms also lock the phone and prevent using tmobile sim?

jinjin12 said:
odin can also flash roms and install custom recovery images right? i can just flash roms and recoveries using adb on the GN2 to flash roms also?
The technobufallo guide kind of made no sense since the guy used odin to root the phone, then used odin to flash custom recovery, then used it to flash cyanogenmod, which is pointless since like you say above, custom roms comes with root preloaded.
also my sister asked att to unlock her phone and now she's using tmobile with the phone. Would flashing any roms also lock the phone and prevent using tmobile sim?
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Yes. that does not make sense. So stop reading that guide.
You will need to flash a custom recovery. I'm detailing a TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) install
Here is an explanation of TWRP and how to use it.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
by Haroon Q Raja
Here are other ways to install a custom recovery on your Android phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
Also by Haroon Q Raja
INSTALLING TWRP 2.6.3.1
Download
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
- Run Odin3 v3.07.exe
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/download/772dlmuaxfgm0x2/Odin307.zip
- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode
Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.
Plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
- Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar that you downloaded.
The filename that goes into the PDA Slot is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
- Click START and wait. It will complete and reboot.
Just install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
It's multicarrier so TMO is supported. It's rooted already.
Right above the Vipers Audio banner, on the left is a click here to show content. It lists all the features. I don;t think she's going to need more than this ROM right now.

dicksteele said:
Yes. that does not make sense. So stop reading that guide.
You will need to flash a custom recovery. I'm detailing a TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) install
Here is an explanation of TWRP and how to use it.
http://www.addictivetips.com/android/what-is-twrp-how-to-install-use-it-on-android-devices-guide/
by Haroon Q Raja
Here are other ways to install a custom recovery on your Android phone
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
Also by Haroon Q Raja
INSTALLING TWRP 2.6.3.1
Download
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0lteatt/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
- Run Odin3 v3.07.exe
Download Link http://www.mediafire.com/download/772dlmuaxfgm0x2/Odin307.zip
- Put your Note 2 in Download Mode
Entering download mode is very simple. First you will need to turn off your device. Once it’s off, you need to press this button combination: volume down, power button and home button. Keep them pressed until the download mode shows up. Once you’re there, you will be required to press volume up to enter the download mode or volume down to cancel and reboot the device.
Plug into a RELIABLE usb port and a RELIABLE usb cable (preferably the white Samsung cable) and wait for it to show up in Odin (COM5 or something like that)
- Click the PDA slot in Odin and locate the openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar that you downloaded.
The filename that goes into the PDA Slot is openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-t0lteatt.img.tar
MAKE SURE IN THE OPTION AREA ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECKED!!!
- Click START and wait. It will complete and reboot.
Just install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568537
It's multicarrier so TMO is supported. It's rooted already.
Right above the Vipers Audio banner, on the left is a click here to show content. It lists all the features. I don;t think she's going to need more than this ROM right now.
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OK thanks alot man and thanks for taking the time to write all of that to help me :victory:
I was going to install aokp or cyanogenmod since she' been complaining about her phone being slow and stock touchwiz 4.1.2 is already reptty slow in itself. BUt she said she wanted to use s-pen features and especially multi window for her work, so those aokp and cyan roms were out of the the question. I still think if she wants speed, she needs aokp or cyanogenmod though, but i guess a lot of people those the touchwiz features

jinjin12 said:
OK thanks alot man and thanks for taking the time to write all of that to help me :victory:
I was going to install aokp or cyanogenmod since she' been complaining about her phone being slow and stock touchwiz 4.1.2 is already reptty slow in itself. BUt she said she wanted to use s-pen features and especially multi window for her work, so those aokp and cyan roms were out of the the question. I still think if she wants speed, she needs aokp or cyanogenmod though, but i guess a lot of people those the touchwiz features
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No prob. That's why I pointed you to the Jedi Master X. It'll work on T Mobile, It has the speed. Check out the builder, ptmr3, stats. Fricking insane.
20000+ thanks, 8000+ posts.

[Q] custom rom

Hi guyz
i am writing this in hope somebody can help me with straight forward instructions:
i have rooted my samsung galaxy note 2 n7100 with chainfire . now i want to install a custom Rom, what should i do next and which rom would you guyz recommend and how to install it. i have been reading about this but every time i read i get confused as to what is the next step after rooting and how do i install a custom rom? and btw i have also taken a full backup of my device using titanium backup.
pls help..:

first, after being rooted, you need to install custom recovery - either TWRP or CWM. here You have a guide on how to install TWRP onto Note 2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938733
after You're done with installing TWRP, You have to put proper files onto Your SD Card/memory.
the files and steps required to get PA working on Your phone can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2331872
hope this helps!

Since you are in the Paranoid Android section of the forums, you will likely find most recommendations for Paranoid Android...
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[Guide] How to root and install custom rom in Note3 ( SM-N900T)

Hello XDA Members,
First of all I like to say sorry if this post is in wrong section. The purpose behind is to help people who have official kitkat update and can't root and install custom roms. This can also help people to eliminate those boot looping error and everything, I will consider this thread for the newbie.
Lets Start
1) Download Stock Rom just in case, if something goes wrong. Stock Rom
2) Install CF Auto Root
3) Install CWM to install CWM use odin3 v3.09. You install this just the method you used for rooting.
4) After rooting and installing recoveries download the rom and put it under download (internal memory not sd card), Since we have kitkat version please download the kitkat version rom and try to avoid MI7.
5) After downloading Kitkat version rom. Put it on Recovery Method ( home + pwr off button + volume plus button )
6) Wipe cache and davik Cache and install rom from the sdcard/download (internal memory).
Conns-: You cannot install rom from sd card, if you will try it will give you error. If someone know how to fix it do mention in this thread thank you.
Alternative Method
EASY STEPS >>> STOCK ODIN N900TUVUCNB4 -> CF-ROOT -> Philz-Recovery -> FIX -> done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2672393
Good Luck

possible to use TWRP instead?

fsaucedo94 said:
possible to use TWRP instead?
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I tried but didn't got success with it, for some unknown reason would not connect to my external sd card at all.

humritumri said:
I tried but didn't got success with it, for some unknown reason would not connect to my external sd card at all.
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*sigh* guess ill have to get used to it.

What do you mean you can't install a ROM from the SD card?? That's how I always do it and I've never had any problems
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EASY STEPS >>> STOCK ODIN N900TUVUCNB4 -> CF-ROOT -> Philz-Recovery -> FIX -> done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393

thanks for giving us the link of the guide

CZ Eddie said:
EASY STEPS >>> STOCK ODIN N900TUVUCNB4 -> CF-ROOT -> Philz-Recovery -> FIX -> done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
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I go with your easy step. Thanks

I had some trouble getting to 4.4.2 from 4.3, couldn't get recovery to flash. Few things I noticed:
First get stock with Odin
Goomanager tries to install 4.3 twrp
Download the correct twrp yourself, flash with recovery flasher from play
Reboot into recovery and flash jedi
GG
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will this method trigger the knox flag?
humritumri said:
Hello XDA Members,
First of all I like to say sorry if this post is in wrong section. The purpose behind is to help people who have official kitkat update and can't root and install custom roms. This can also help people to eliminate those boot looping error and everything, I will consider this thread for the newbie.
Lets Start
1) Download Stock Rom just in case, if something goes wrong. Stock Rom
2) Install CF Auto Root
3) Install CWM to install CWM use odin3 v3.09. You install this just the method you used for rooting.
4) After rooting and installing recoveries download the rom and put it under download (internal memory not sd card), Since we have kitkat version please download the kitkat version rom and try to avoid MI7.
5) After downloading Kitkat version rom. Put it on Recovery Method ( home + pwr off button + volume plus button )
6) Wipe cache and davik Cache and install rom from the sdcard/download (internal memory).
Conns-: You cannot install rom from sd card, if you will try it will give you error. If someone know how to fix it do mention in this thread thank you.
Good Luck
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eudemonics said:
will this method trigger the knox flag?
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Yes this method will trip the knox . However do have a look at this thread Click Here

i've looked at that thread but as I understand it only works for Android 4.3. can anyone confirm the root de la Vega method working on the SM-N900T with Android 4.4.2 without tripping the Knox flag? I'm running build NB4.
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Can someone post instructions using heimdall? I really want to root my N3 but have no windows pc

de la vega could maintain the knox on 0x0

eudemonics said:
i've looked at that thread but as I understand it only works for Android 4.3. can anyone confirm the root de la Vega method working on the SM-N900T with Android 4.4.2 without tripping the Knox flag? I'm running build NB4.
Sent from my GT-N8013 using xda app-developers app
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Does not work for 4.4. 4.3 ONLY.
Sent from my leanKernel 2.4 powered stock 4.4.2 SM-N900T

toastido said:
Does not work for 4.4. 4.3 ONLY.
Sent from my leanKernel 2.4 powered stock 4.4.2 SM-N900T
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yeah that's what i thought

pls help
i cannot successfully install custom recovery. my status after "RES OK!!" is "Removed!!"
unlike everyone else getting "Completed" and then "Added!!"
Pls let me know what i am missing.

Please help
I have a galaxy N900t with lollipop. Could you please help me with detailed instructions how to root and enjoy my phone. Thank you. Rob