Hello i would like to root my s4 mini, but i want to keep everything stock. Including the recovery. Is this possible? Thanks
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There are no root methods I know of that automagically install CWM or any other custom recovery. If all you do is root, all you'll have is root.
Also, in the future, if you post a topic in the Q&A forum and either don't get a response or don't get the response you want, you should refrain from reposting it in another forum.
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sfgrimes said:
There are no root methods I know of that automagically install CWM or any other custom recovery. If all you do is root, all you'll have is root.
Also, in the future, if you post a topic in the Q&A forum and either don't get a response or don't get the response you want, you should refrain from reposting it in another forum.
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That is not true. All the root tutorials i came across include installing, Clock Work Recovery Mode. I dont want this, as i want to stick woth the stock one. Any help?
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alrosh7 said:
That is not true. All the root tutorials i came across include installing, Clock Work Recovery Mode. I dont want this, as i want to stick woth the stock one. Any help?
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This one does not involve flashing any custom recovery prior to rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611971
Some developers have also released some pre-rooted roms which do not need to modify the stock recovery..
You may spend some time searching for different methods.
alrosh7 said:
Hello i would like to root my s4 mini, but i want to keep everything stock. Including the recovery. Is this possible? Thanks
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Use the CWM method and after the phone is rooted, you can install back the stock recovery.
Attached. Unzip and flash in Odin as PDA/AP.
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I had an s3 before but it was running 4.0.3 my question is im running 4.1.1 now can I use the same root and recovery through odin I used to root the older version ?
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Check the stickies. Flash twrp through Odin, then flash root or pre-rooted rom through twrp.
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Check the stickies. Flash twrp through Odin, then flash root or pre-rooted rom through twrp.
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Yeah I read through it just still wasnt sure but I understand .. thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2042775
That has everything you need to gain root. What you do from there is up to you. I've personally used it on both the ICS and JB stock images. Worked perfectly.
Search before you make a new thread next time though. Took me all of 15 seconds to find that when I first got on here.
This may be a dumb question but to install a recovery from goomanager... You have to be rooted right?
I'm stock now and trying to install a custom recovery and then flash roms... Are there any custom recoveries you can install from Odin?
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joho5 said:
This may be a dumb question but to install a recovery from goomanager... You have to be rooted right?
I'm stock now and trying to install a custom recovery and then flash roms... Are there any custom recoveries you can install from Odin?
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You need root to install custom recoveries also to flash ROMs. You have your choice between twrp and cwm. I know twrp has Odin flashable files on their site. Easy as pie.
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Root with the easy way listed in this forum and then open too manager and chose option in menu to flash open recovery and start rooting!
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Root with the easy way listed in this forum and then open too manager and chose option in menu to flash open recovery and start rooting!
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Is this the way by flashing a whole new stock rom with root injected? Trying to avoid that if possible.
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KorGuy123 said:
You need root to install custom recoveries also to flash ROMs. You have your choice between twrp and cwm. I know twrp has Odin flashable files on their site. Easy as pie.
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Have to have root to install with Odin or just be in download mode?
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Is this the way by flashing a whole new stock rom with root injected? Trying to avoid that if possible.
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Bah there a simple way hut trips then flash counter ( which does matter because we can clear the flash counter)
Its just say casual rooting I think. Its intended at&t development section. Its a one click deal basically. You need to be rooted to do anything with odin
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So is it safe to root and flash roms on this phone? Im kind of confused when it comes to rooting.
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jvx333 said:
So is it safe to root and flash roms on this phone? Im kind of confused when it comes to rooting.
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It's no more unsafe than rooting/flashing on other devices. Just use this for root, GooManager or ROM Manager from the Play Store to flash either TWRP or CWM recovery respectively, and then whichever recovery you choose to flash the ROM of your choice. Not complicated at all, just make sure you read and understand the directions before doing it. If you're unsure of something, read more and search. I won't say every single scenario about rooting and flashing has been covered, but chances are any questions one may have, have already been covered.
The point is that if you feel unsecured about rooting thinking somethin is gona go wrong then give it to someone who has experience at rooting and you'll have nothing to worry about.. Read the stickies on the android development and it will give you info of what you want and need to know
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I just rooted and flashed a rom. It was very simple just like the s3.
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Just had a quick question. Since i'm new and a first time rooter, i'm following the instructions on how to install CM on my Note II LTE i317M from the CM wiki site. I'm wondering if the first set of instructions "Installing a custom recovery on Galaxy Note 2 LTE" requires root access or if it gives me root access. The instructions involve clockworkmod recovery and the Heimdall Suite. If it gives root access then cool, i'll be on my way but if it doesn't and it requires root, which rooting method is suggested? I've seen mrRobinson's injected factory root image and also chainfire's method. Help please, i really appreciate the guidance! Thanks in advance!
Edit: And does the t0lte on CM's wiki include my i317M Note 2? As there is no Rogers i317M option to click so i'm assuming "Note 2 LTE t0lte" includes my phone.
No, you must root first then install recovery.
I would recommend watching some videos on YouTube and reading some more.
Recovery is not root...rather a stepping stone to allow it...
A custom recovery will allow the installation and modification of your OS...but root includes files being placed onto the device giving you full administrator rights...
Continued research will provide you the answers you seek...and won't bore you to tears like I will...LOL
Welcome ...and I do suggest that you fully read the first few posts of the CF auto root thread ...as it is the process you will likely use ...
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Like ^^^^ said. You don't need root access to flash a recovery or a rom. Root assess is for working within your operating system (the flashed and installed rom), for tasks like modifying protected files and running certain apps that need to modify the system files.
i just got 2 answers, one person said yes i have to root and another said i dont have to root... confusing...
You need to root your device in order to flash Custom Recovery. With Custom Recovery installed you can now flash Custom ROMs, take nandroid backups, restore from backups etc.
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Recovery is not root...rather a stepping stone to allow it...
A custom recovery will allow the installation and modification of your OS...but root includes files being placed onto the device giving you full administrator rights...
Continued research will provide you the answers you seek...and won't bore you to tears like I will...LOL
Welcome ...and I do suggest that you fully read the first few posts of the CF auto root thread ...as it is the process you will likely use ...
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+1 to this HERE^^^^^^^^^^^^:thumbup:
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i just got 2 answers, one person said yes i have to root and another said i dont have to root... confusing...
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Yes it can be confusing when someone gives you the wrong info.
Rooting found HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33854391
Recovery of choice HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33867032
Good luck with your device..
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I guess I got lucky. I flashed the TWRP .tar then I flashed cleanrom. Boom. Recovery then root.
Wutz the latest cwm link for those of us who'd rather use cwm?
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Cwm touch link preferably.
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goojman said:
Wutz the latest cwm link for those of us who'd rather use cwm?
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Cwm touch link preferably.
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Try HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38298833
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I want to Root my wife's Sprint Note 2. I recently updated her phone to 4.3 through KIES. I have been searching for about an hour now and I don't see the best way to root this phone. I have read up on the Kingoroot and Chainfire methods. Neither one are very specific on if they work with the 4.3 update.
I really don't care at all about tripping the Knox counter, I just want the phone to be rooted with custom recovery. I am sure the answers are there, I just don't think I am using the right terminology to find my answers.
Kingoroot works fine. I along with many others have used it. For custom recovery just use odin to flash what you want. There is a guide on what knox files you should remove. Louforgivenot is the op of it. It is either in general or q&a
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Kingoroot works fine. I along with many others have used it. For custom recovery just use odin to flash what you want. There is a guide on what knox files you should remove. Louforgivenot is the op of it. It is either in general or q&a
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Thank you for the info...I had a feeling that was the way to go! One more quick question, can I flash a 4.1.2 rom after rooting?
You dont need to even root to flash a rom just odin the recovery. Bootloader and baseband/radio from mk4 work with all roms i have tried touchwiz and aosp.
FYI DONT ROOT 4.3 IN RECOVERY.
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