OK so I have been reading a lot on the reasons to root or not to root. My only delima which is holding me back. Once I root should I install custom ROM to the phone? If so I need a little information on how to by pass the bootloader since they have not unlocked it I know freegee is out there but is it the best choice. If you guys have any ideas on this let me know.
Also what apps should I use once rooted to push this phablet to the max.
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Deweywiii said:
OK so I have been reading a lot on the reasons to root or not to root. My only delima which is holding me back. Once I root should I install custom ROM to the phone? If so I need a little information on how to by pass the bootloader since they have not unlocked it I know freegee is out there but is it the best choice. If you guys have any ideas on this let me know.
Also what apps should I use once rooted to push this phablet to the max.
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When in doubt, always root!
I for one strongly prefer plain AOSP styled ROMs. I don't really care for the skins that LG, Samsung, HTC put on their devices... So I always root and install the latest stable CM or a CM based ROM.
I just bought my E980 and immediately rooted it and installed cm11 on it before I started using it, and I'm loving it. I used the unbrick/revert to stock procedure since my phone had the latest firmware 10p. Now I hear that 10p is rootable, but I'm not sure if the bootloader is unlocked.
If you just root it and keep the stock ROM, I'd get Xposed Framework + Gravitybox to add a lot of the features of custom ROMs; also get Greenify, AdAway (not in the market, you'll need to download the apk from F-Droid), and Titanium Backup.
Thanks bro.
Current phone: LG E980
Other phones: IPhone 3gs, Droid max, HTC one, Samsung
All things can be changed, just have to find a way.
Root it..it's a must if you wanna get the most out if your device.
Freegee to install lokified CWM..
Personaly I prefer the stock based Rom.
Most of the time I run the stock AT$T Rom de-bloated with titanium backup.
Remove carrier IQ with the" logging test app". Not a must but I don't like at&t spying on me so I remove that carp..
And I use xposed framework with the gravity box module. It has everything I want in a module.
If CM is your flavor there are several really great builds in XDA.
If you prefer a stock flavor there is a great G2~V5 Rom here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2462453
As far as performance I have experimented with
Faux kernel controller & TricksterMod
Both from the play store.
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So do you have a bootloader unlocked on yours or did you bypass with the Loki, freegee
Current phone: LG E980
Other phones: IPhone 3gs, Droid max, HTC one, Samsung
All things can be changed, just have to find a way.
Root + MadMac's lokified TWRP
I think rooting the OGP is a must, just to remove apps that are problematic and add some xposed modules for security (xprivacy). . . but then again I'm anal that way — hate having a bunch of unused apps hiding on my system and no control over app permissions. Not to mention being able to make full img backups.
Once you root the device, you will need FreeGee installed. Then use FreeGee to install CWM and backup your EFS.
At that point, boot into recovery from FreeGee — very important not to boot into recovery from the device being off as I, and many others, have ended up in recovery boot loops with CWM doing that.
Once in CWM from FreeGee, install madmac's lokified twrp. [here]
madmac's lokified twrp has no problems getting out of recovery from a cold hard boot into recovery.
ROMS
I'm sticking with stock at this point due to google killing text reflow/wrapping in 4.4, and the fact that stock has incredible battery life especially in standby doesn't hurt at all.
However, if you want to jump to 4.4 I recommend BeanStalk ROM for this device. Overall it performed the best for me on my E980. Great ROM and I would have stayed on it if it were not for text reflow not working in my browser of choice — actually don't think any had it other than Opera and it lacks in other areas, thus not worth it for me since 4.4 via LG is coming.
Now, if you are the sort that does stay with stock and doesn't need long term root, it's easy to unroot the device right inside SuperSU. However, I found that I needed to unroot the device twice to remove the two recovery apps I installed — CWM & TWRP — thus I unrooted, then rerooted, and unrooted a second time. I did that as an experiment to see what recovery was left after unrooting, and only the last recovery was removed with unroot.
Thanks a lot @Charles7. Very clarifying instructions. However, there's something I've seen people talking which is the inability to restore ES when needed. Should the EFS be backed up through Freegee or CWM/TWRP bundle? Or Should it be thru madmac's? Just would like to know the right way in case I need.
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hey guys.. when I had my lg optimus l9 I had rom toolbox pro.. it doesn't seem to work correctly when I use a 4.4 rom on this phone.. what other options do I have? is the xposed framework and modules pretty much taking the place of apps like rom toolbox? is xposed my best bet if I decide to stay stock but still want to change things? I did use xposed on my S4 for a few days but ended up trading it for the OGpro. I wouldn't mind using a stock rom with this phone if I could still change dpi and all that.. I have been using beanstalk which was really nice but I had to get a new one through insurance so it came with the 10p update and stuck on stock at the moment.. are there really any major differences with 10p and 10k? I'm not too eager to use that chinese program to root my 10p.. what do you guys think?
deadenz said:
hey guys.. when I had my lg optimus l9 I had rom toolbox pro.. it doesn't seem to work correctly when I use a 4.4 rom on this phone.. what other options do I have? is the xposed framework and modules pretty much taking the place of apps like rom toolbox? is xposed my best bet if I decide to stay stock but still want to change things? I did use xposed on my S4 for a few days but ended up trading it for the OGpro. I wouldn't mind using a stock rom with this phone if I could still change dpi and all that.. I have been using beanstalk which was really nice but I had to get a new one through insurance so it came with the 10p update and stuck on stock at the moment.. are there really any major differences with 10p and 10k? I'm not too eager to use that chinese program to root my 10p.. what do you guys think?
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Xposed is working good for me. Not as much for the OGP as other devices. I think you will find enough for what you want, though.
Don't know about 10p.
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g0at1 said:
Thanks a lot @Charles7. Very clarifying instructions. However, there's something I've seen people talking which is the inability to restore ES when needed. Should the EFS be backed up through Freegee or CWM/TWRP bundle? Or Should it be thru madmac's? Just would like to know the right way in case I need.
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FreeGee has an option to backup you EFS from within the app. Of course you can back it up in every way you would like. However, you will want to copy the freegee folder (or whatever backups you do) with that backup in it to your external SD or computer so it doesn't get wiped. The reality is, you most likely won't ever need that backup. It's a worse case scenario.
Just be careful when formatting partitions on the OGP. Only format system, cache, and data/media partitions, and doe the regular wipes and you'll be fine.
Thanks once more @Charles7. We definitely need more devs. But we also need information more clearly. I see lots of people afraid of rooting or not flashing or not. And I think your contributions here are really valuable.
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probably a real noob question but I'm not real familiar with lg devices, what is efs exactly? does it effect gps in anyway? and can you restore efs on any rom?
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Xposed is working good for me. Not as much for the OGP as other devices. I think you will find enough for what you want, though.
Don't know about 10p.
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FreeGee has an option to backup you EFS from within the app. Of course you can back it up in every way you would like. However, you will want to copy the freegee folder (or whatever backups you do) with that backup in it to your external SD or computer so it doesn't get wiped. The reality is, you most likely won't ever need that backup. It's a worse case scenario.
Just be careful when formatting partitions on the OGP. Only format system, cache, and data/media partitions, and doe the regular wipes and you'll be fine.
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if you don't know what to use it for then don't. if you need it for a specific reason do it.
Emmanuel2000 said:
if you don't know what to use it for then don't. if you need it for a specific reason do it.
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That was real helpful.. thanks
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That was real helpful.. thanks
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Don't understand why people do this. Seriously.
@deadenz that's the partition where your imei is stored.
If I'm not wrong in the Freegee thread you can read that EFS plays an important part on bypassing the bootloader.
Thus, having it backed up can play an important part in case Murphy pays you a visit.
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Okay so have roughly 15-16 hours of research and development on my part I have to wait to root my phone because after unbricking my soft brick from attempted OTA I learned that I simply flashed my phone to 10P not 10K. Stupid me. Flashing it wasn't hard it was just time consuming finding the TOT and what not. So I'll be monitoring the forums patiently waiting for the root of 10P while I attempt to create a root for 10P myself. Since I have acquired a G pro on 10P from a Co worker. WISH ME LUCK
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Okay so have roughly 15-16 hours of research and development on my part I have to wait to root my phone because after unbricking my soft brick from attempted OTA I learned that I simply flashed my phone to 10P not 10K. Stupid me. Flashing it wasn't hard it was just time consuming finding the TOT and what not. So I'll be monitoring the forums patiently waiting for the root of 10P while I attempt to create a root for 10P myself. Since I have acquired a G pro on 10P from a Co worker. WISH ME LUCK
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Using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660&nocache=1
...I was able to do mine in 30min or so (once I had all the big files downloaded!). I used the TOT linked in that thread.
Just don't try it in Win8. I could never get it to work on my Win8.1 laptop. I borrowed my wife's Win7 computer and it worked on the first shot with no fuss.
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Hello,
In October I purchased my first true smartphone, the Galaxy S3 i747.
Since then I have rooted and just have a few simple questions.
I haven't installed a custom ROM, and I really don't know much about them other than that they are an alternative to the stock android os (4.1, 4.0, etc.) that comes with your phone. I have a few questions about ROMs.
I have heard good things about cleanROM, and I want to download it to my phone, but I can't seem to find my phone's version of it. Does it even exist for my version? If not, what are some excellent alternatives? (Must be able to change status bar, I hate the grey one in 4.1.1, just updated tonight) Finally, with a custom ROM, will I ever have to do anything with the stock OS again? Because I get this error message now after i have upgraded to 4.1.1, that doesnt let me check for updates as I have rooted my phone.
Thanks a ton for your help guys, and sorry for the noobish questions!
Zay
Zay48 said:
Hello,
In October I purchased my first true smartphone, the Galaxy S3 i747.
Since then I have rooted and just have a few simple questions.
I haven't installed a custom ROM, and I really don't know much about them other than that they are an alternative to the stock android os (4.1, 4.0, etc.) that comes with your phone. I have a few questions about ROMs.
I have heard good things about cleanROM, and I want to download it to my phone, but I can't seem to find my phone's version of it. Does it even exist for my version? If not, what are some excellent alternatives? (Must be able to change status bar, I hate the grey one in 4.1.1, just updated tonight) Finally, with a custom ROM, will I ever have to do anything with the stock OS again? Because I get this error message now after i have upgraded to 4.1.1, that doesnt let me check for updates as I have rooted my phone.
Thanks a ton for your help guys, and sorry for the noobish questions!
Zay
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I may be wrong but it looks like cleanROM is for only Verizon. I dont think Scott has an AT&T version because he does not have our phone.
Zay48 said:
Hello,
In October I purchased my first true smartphone, the Galaxy S3 i747.
Since then I have rooted and just have a few simple questions.
I haven't installed a custom ROM, and I really don't know much about them other than that they are an alternative to the stock android os (4.1, 4.0, etc.) that comes with your phone. I have a few questions about ROMs.
I have heard good things about cleanROM, and I want to download it to my phone, but I can't seem to find my phone's version of it. Does it even exist for my version? If not, what are some excellent alternatives? (Must be able to change status bar, I hate the grey one in 4.1.1, just updated tonight) Finally, with a custom ROM, will I ever have to do anything with the stock OS again? Because I get this error message now after i have upgraded to 4.1.1, that doesnt let me check for updates as I have rooted my phone.
Thanks a ton for your help guys, and sorry for the noobish questions!
Zay
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I had the same questions as you did when I first started...
Best thing to do is go into the android development forums or the android original development fund a Rom, read some of the posts and feedback on it, and if you like what your reading try it out due your self.
Some roms are built around the stock TWz JB os so looks wise is minimal but alot of the extra crap removed i.e all att bloat crap apps that you never use, and other tweaks here and there.
All this into can be found on the OPs first post about the Rom, and make sure that Rom is due your phone!
Follow all pre flashing instructions, and backup!!!!!
Just flash and test it out, worst case you can just restore back to your back up and it will be as you never flashed.
There is a link with the most common Roms I'm pretty sure it's a sticky, I always use a rom that active support for it so as issues come up, they get resolved.
This stuff can get very confusing, read, search, and just post Qs some people like my self have no qualms responding to repeat questions as we all were there once before.
But search is your friend
Hope this helps!
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mest22 said:
I had the same questions as you did when I first started...
Best thing to do is go into the android development forums or the android original development fund a Rom, read some of the posts and feedback on it, and if you like what your reading try it out due your self.
Some roms are built around the stock TWz JB os so looks wise is minimal but alot of the extra crap removed i.e all att bloat crap apps that you never use, and other tweaks here and there.
All this into can be found on the OPs first post about the Rom, and make sure that Rom is due your phone!
Follow all pre flashing instructions, and backup!!!!!
Just flash and test it out, worst case you can just restore back to your back up and it will be as you never flashed.
There is a link with the most common Roms I'm pretty sure it's a sticky, I always use a rom that active support for it so as issues come up, they get resolved.
This stuff can get very confusing, read, search, and just post Qs some people like my self have no qualms responding to repeat questions as we all were there once before.
But search is your friend
Hope this helps!
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Thanks a ton for your response
I have a few more questions. What is a good backup application? I really know nothing about them so if somebody would reccomend one that would be great! Another thing that drew me to cleanROM is that usefull applications like kies air and dropbox weren't removed. Is this the case with many roms?
Thanks
Zay
Zay48 said:
Thanks a ton for your response
I have a few more questions. What is a good backup application? I really know nothing about them so if somebody would reccomend one that would be great! Another thing that drew me to cleanROM is that usefull applications like kies air and dropbox weren't removed. Is this the case with many roms?
Thanks
Zay
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Dropbox is always downloadable from the play store. Pretty sure it's the same deal with kies air, you can just redownload.
Backup as system is always done in CWM.
Backup applications and data for them,I highly recommend titanium back up, awesome app but phone needs to be rooted, with that app you can backup all your applications, flash a rom then just install titanium backup and restore all applications. It's very nice!
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mest22 said:
Dropbox is always downloadable from the play store. Pretty sure it's the same deal with kies air, you can just redownload.
Backup as system is always done in CWM.
Backup applications and data for them,I highly recommend titanium back up, awesome app but phone needs to be rooted, with that app you can backup all your applications, flash a rom then just install titanium backup and restore all applications. It's very nice!
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Thank you!
I'll find a rom and give it a shot, and report back if I have any questions.
Zay
Sorry for the double post, but I just realized after installing titanium that I no longer have root access. My device state is still modified and applications I had before I upgraded to 4.1.1 that needed root still work. However, no new apps that require root will work, and root checkers say my device isn't rooted help please!
Zay
Zay48 said:
Sorry for the double post, but I just realized after installing titanium that I no longer have root access. My device state is still modified and applications I had before I upgraded to 4.1.1 that needed root still work. However, no new apps that require root will work, and root checkers say my device isn't rooted help please!
Zay
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So your phone isn't rooted..
Did you try to when you hold vol- and power does the phone boot into recovery mode which should be CWM ... if that happens you are rooted..
Otherwise try to start all over with Odin and the tar files you need to root.
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Zay48 said:
Thanks a ton for your response
I have a few more questions. What is a good backup application? I really know nothing about them so if somebody would reccomend one that would be great! Another thing that drew me to cleanROM is that usefull applications like kies air and dropbox weren't removed. Is this the case with many roms?
Thanks
Zay
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I use Titanium Backup all the time. Everytime I install a new ROM, warranty my phone, or do any sort of wipe. It is amazing!! I dont ever back up system apps tho, just user installed. It backs up everything from the APK to saved games and settings!
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Zay48 said:
Sorry for the double post, but I just realized after installing titanium that I no longer have root access. My device state is still modified and applications I had before I upgraded to 4.1.1 that needed root still work. However, no new apps that require root will work, and root checkers say my device isn't rooted help please!
Zay
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use this guide to root your phone. It is the best one out there!!
h t t p ://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-u-s-and-canada-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/
Copy and paste that link into your browser and remove the spaces between "http"
..but I had root access previously, seems like the update took it away. I'll just re root
Zay
I previously used odin to root my phone, does odin do exactly the same stuff as cwm and can it flash the same roms as cwm? Or should I just start using cwm now and never use odin?
Zay
Zay48 said:
I previously used odin to root my phone, does odin do exactly the same stuff as cwm and can it flash the same roms as cwm? Or should I just start using cwm now and never use odin?
Zay
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Odin is used to root the phone from stock.. it allows you to first install cwm and su ..once that is done, Odin isn't used any longer unless your reverting back to stock, CWM is used thus forward.
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mest22 said:
Odin is used to root the phone from stock.. it allows you to first install cwm and su ..once that is done, Odin isn't used any longer unless your reverting back to stock, CWM is used thus forward.
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Thanks!
So I still have su, it just doesn't work. Will rooting again with odin affect anything negatively? I think I'll try Cyanogenmod once I root again, it seems like a good customizable rom
Zay
Zay48 said:
Thanks!
So I still have su, it just doesn't work. Will rooting again with odin affect anything negatively? I think I'll try Cyanogenmod once I root again, it seems like a good customizable rom
Zay
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You should have no problems... And su needs to set permissions, and binaries..
I found this link with videos on rooting, very helpful..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728824&highlight=heimdall
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Just rooted again with odin, cwm installed Will start backing stuff up now, then I'll install a ROM
Thanks for the help again man I'll report back if I have any problems or questions.
Zay
Zay48 said:
Just rooted again with odin, cwm installed Will start backing stuff up now, then I'll install a ROM
Thanks for the help again man I'll report back if I have any problems or questions.
Zay
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No problem man, happy to help.. shoot me a pm either way. Curious to know how it goes :thumbup::beer:
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Looking into rooting? Maybe try this foreign ROM thing? (Not talking about ethnicities here) Here is the place to be.
First of all, make sure you have a T-Mobile Galaxy S3. (Aka t999 or d2tmo)
If you follow instructions here for any other device, even for galaxy s3's of another carrier you are extremely likely to regret it and end up having to unbrick your device because you installed an incompatible file.
You can take your battery out to make sure it says t999 under if you are not absolutely sure.
Rooting is a similar idea to jail breaking an iPhone. It removes what restrictions there are with android devices. Yes, it is perfectly legal.
Which leads me to my disclaimer:
I take no credit for what's posted here.
The only work here that's mine is the organization. Please donate to the rightful people who spent quality time developing.
Also I am not responsible for any damage done to your device.
It is vital that you follow instructions in every exact detail.
Firstly, rooting.
1. Install drivers for your device onto your PC. To do this, you can install Samsung Kies or there are downloads that will install the drivers solely(recommended link for drivers http://d-h.st/zya)(thanks DocHoliday77). If you get to the point where you can exchange files to phone from the computer and vice-versa then you're set for drivers.
2. Do a backup (using Kies or a program of your choice)
3.Uninstall Kies. Kies doesn't play nicely with the program used to root called Odin. So uninstall Kies so Odin can work unhindered. Your drivers should stay. But make sure you can still copy files between your phone and computer before proceeding.
4.Follow these instructions put together by OfficialPhoneRebel(aka EverythingApplePro):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKwhAVj5Feg Outdated. try CF-Auto-Root
Yes, I used this method and it did work for me.
5.After you are rooted, the first thing you wanna do is either install ROM manager (on play store). Open ROM manager. (Yes, give it superuser rights) and install the latest clockworkmod recovery, or use GooManager to get TWRP recovery, both work, but sometimes one is suggested for the installation of a specific ROM.
6.Now install busybox(also in play store)
7.You're all done!
If you've made it this far, kudos. Now you're gonna wanna get the app called titanium backup and do a full backup of your phone. Also boot into recovery (home+volume up then press power until it vibrates all while holding home+volume up buttons) do a backup through these menus. If your feeling like an over achiever and wanna be super safe then go ahead and back up to both your internal sdcard and your external sdcard. Also it now would be wise to back up your IMEI nv (basically your phone's identity), instructions for that can be found here (thanks to daxecutioner24)
Now you have reached a possible stopping point. Stop here and enjoy root privileges. Continue to read how to install a custom ROM.
Installing a custom ROM(operating system):
GooManager (on play store) is a pretty good directory for ROMs. And is a great place to download them and gapps. Now since not every ROM installs this way it is important to check the main page associated with that page to see if any special instructions are required.
But this is what you generally do.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946701
Roms:
Gapps can be found either on the ROM's page or through goo manager make sure the firmware versions match up (like android 4.1 and 4.1 jelly bean gapps)
For a pure android ROM I would suggest CyanogenMod 10.1 (the one I am currently on)
For an inverted stock ROM stuffed with fun features I would suggest DaRTHSTALKER S3
For a full list of roms and descriptions or if your just addicted to flashing, then here's the stockpile of almost every rom made for the galaxy s3 t999
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2088179
Backups are your friend. Especially through recovery mode. They have saved my butt several times when flashing a ROM went wrong.
And yes it is possible to sim unlock (make it so you can use it on any GSM network(such as at&t or US cellular)) your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037390
Problem happened and you can no longer boot correctly? This is actually very common.
If you can boot into recovery:
Boot into recovery (Hold home button and volume up then press power till it vibrates all while holding volume up and home)
Restore backup (easiest method)
If that falls through then install a rom by following the instructions mentioned earlier.
If you can't boot into recovery or if those methods didn't work:
You must odin to stock. Follow the instructions here under using odin. Odin and Driver files are at the top of the post. Firmware files (what you put in PDA) are located here
If this didn't work, you may be out of luck, try again and if you are still stuck browse the forums and possible post something under Q and A if worst comes to worse, make sure to describe the entire situation including error messages you may have received so the problem can be pinpointed.
And finally, everyone be nice seeing as I am welcoming very new people to this thread.
Also if any suggestions to improve this post let me know.
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Good job
I like this post, would save those useless threads how do I root even though it's sticky all over. Also it would be really helpful if you include how to back up your IMEI nv maybe link the thread before they start flashing roms. This is probably one of the most important thing as when you start flashing stuff the IMEI might get lost and without that there is no phone. Everything else looks good.
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29514187
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I like this post, would save those useless threads how do I root even though it's sticky all over. Also it would be really helpful if you include how to back up your IMEI nv maybe link the thread before they start flashing roms. This is probably one of the most important thing as when you start flashing stuff the IMEI might get lost and without that there is no phone. Everything else looks good.
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29514187
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Thank you!! I implemented that into my instructions. The goal of this thread is to be the thread that everyone can direct newbies here and not have a thousand different threads on the same thing. Also this way people can get their answers faster seeing as their questions will be in the same known place not in some obscure oddly-titled thread in the wrong section. Thanks!
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will this work on my T-Mobile Galaxy S3 4.1.2?
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Will this work on a 4.1.2 version and yes I do have the galaxy s3 t-999 T-Mobile please respond back asap thank you
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It should work fine.
I suggest either CF AutoRoot or root66 (see firmware link in my sig) as the best ways too root. Imo.
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Yes this works for that all you needed to do is click on the CF-Auto-Root method during the process and that would've been explained to you. I have used CF-Auto-Root atleast twice on two different galaxy s3's running jellybean 4.1.2 and it worked more than flawlessly
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Just fyi, though, CF Autoroot aparently does not work fot the new T999L.
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Thanks for the info, make sure to read read read, about any changes you are going to do to your phone and always backup! Cheers!
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So after I root with this method can I still install a custom recovery and install Roms
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timmyd463229 said:
So after I root with this method can I still install a custom recovery and install Roms
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What android version are you running
I have a lg g flex tmobile. Can i install custom recovery and install roms?with this method?
raygozao said:
I have a lg g flex tmobile. Can i install custom recovery and install roms?with this method?
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No
What about kernels? What exactly are they and how should you flash them (do you even need to)?
Can you still use Galaxy S3 motion activated features after flashing a custom ROM?
Squishy Crayons said:
What about kernels? What exactly are they and how should you flash them (do you even need to)?
Can you still use Galaxy S3 motion activated features after flashing a custom ROM?
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kernel is when hardware need something like you bluetooth or need to adjust screen brightness it send a request to kernel bla bla bla.
you can only flash a kernel that is compatible to your rom by rebooting to recovery
Squishy Crayons said:
What about kernels? What exactly are they and how should you flash them (do you even need to)?
Can you still use Galaxy S3 motion activated features after flashing a custom ROM?
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The way I understand it is the kernel is the bridge between your input and the devices output. Like the bridge between software and hardware... Sorta.. Ya you don't need to flash one sometimes custom kernels can add features and maybe improve GPS/battery life but I don't use custom kernels much. But that's just me some people are in to that stuff.
And yeah it just depends on the specific ROM for the specific features. I don't know if this is still a think its been a while since I've had some Samsung action but check our hyperdrive they had some good stuff going on when I used em.
Best bet is Google. Everything you could ever want to know about kernels and more! If you want to know about custom ones, read the OP's of the many available ones.
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I need help with everything. And by help, all I really need is your recommendation on links/ which guides I should do from start to finish to get the desired result.
Here are my origins for you to read so you can tell me where to go from here.
Bought a "LG Optimus G E937" or so it was dubbed on eBay. Came with Sprint apps, and the back said LS970.
Came pre-rooted with a TWRP Recovery already flashed, bootloader unlocked, and somehow I deleted the OS and any other files.
Using LGNPST, I flashed "LS970ZV7_02.SV7_02.P25006.something" I renamed to .bin.
I apparently lost recovery and root, and my bootloader appears to be locked.
Phone started okay, and through downloadable updated I got to something called LS970ZVB
Read a root guide, and it told me to go back to something called LS970ZV9 ?
Repeat LGNPST, so I could "start from the beginning" again to earlier firmware and await your orders (I started writing this thread before I re-used LGNPST)
Now my phone is:
Android: 4.0.4
Kernal: 3.0.21
Build: ZV7.IMM76L
Software: LS970ZV7.
Bootlocked, Unrooted, No custom recovery.
My desired result is getting whatever recovery with whatever kernel (I dont know what a kernal is or what its good for) for CM 10.2 whatever that is. I don't know what that is, but apparently from the buzz around the forums, I'm supposed to want it. Help plz?
I got this far by 33% guides and 66% not knowing what the hell I'm actually doing. I'm hoping atleast one of you here can help me get from my current useless phone to a CM10.2 awesomeness one.
Follow this guide and u will be bootloader unlocked and also have custom recovery installed ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230106
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Chocolina said:
I need help with everything. And by help, all I really need is your recommendation on links/ which guides I should do from start to finish to get the desired result.
Here are my origins for you to read so you can tell me where to go from here.
Bought a "LG Optimus G E937" or so it was dubbed on eBay. Came with Sprint apps, and the back said LS970.
Came pre-rooted with a TWRP Recovery already flashed, bootloader unlocked, and somehow I deleted the OS and any other files.
Using LGNPST, I flashed "LS970ZV7_02.SV7_02.P25006.something" I renamed to .bin.
I apparently lost recovery and root, and my bootloader appears to be locked.
Phone started okay, and through downloadable updated I got to something called LS970ZVB
Read a root guide, and it told me to go back to something called LS970ZV9 ?
Repeat LGNPST, so I could "start from the beginning" again to earlier firmware and await your orders (I started writing this thread before I re-used LGNPST)
Now my phone is:
Android: 4.0.4
Kernal: 3.0.21
Build: ZV7.IMM76L
Software: LS970ZV7.
Bootlocked, Unrooted, No custom recovery.
My desired result is getting whatever recovery with whatever kernel (I dont know what a kernal is or what its good for) for CM 10.2 whatever that is. I don't know what that is, but apparently from the buzz around the forums, I'm supposed to want it. Help plz?
I got this far by 33% guides and 66% not knowing what the hell I'm actually doing. I'm hoping atleast one of you here can help me get from my current useless phone to a CM10.2 awesomeness one.
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Follow and read this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35520144
Before the link above. You're on zv7 which is very old. And you need to be updated to ZVB before root and unlock.
Download ZVB.bin, install through LGNPST, then you can use teeny bins.
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engine95 said:
Follow and read this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35520144
Before the link above. You're on zv7 which is very old. And you need to be updated to ZVB before root and unlock.
Download ZVB.bin, install through LGNPST, then you can use teeny bins.
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Is it imperitive that I use LGNPST to get to ZVB, or is over-air updates just as suffecient?
Because I went backward from one version of android to an earlier one just so I could be told where to go from there.
You can take the ota's. There's 3 or 4 of them if you get zvc. But that's hit miss right now.
Just don't root/unlock until you taken all the updates.
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Chocolina said:
Is it imperitive that I use LGNPST to get to ZVB, or is over-air updates just as suffecient?
Because I went backward from one version of android to an earlier one just so I could be told where to go from there.
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U can take any ota update ....this works for all versions .... It uses lgnpst to flash ... U won't lose what ever settings or ROM you're on ...
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engine95 said:
You can take the ota's. There's 3 or 4 of them if you get zvc. But that's hit miss right now.
Just don't root/unlock until you taken all the updates.
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Theres a ZVC?
bigfdaddy2 said:
U can take any ota update ....this works for all versions .... It uses lgnpst to flash ... U won't lose what ever settings or ROM you're on ...
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I'm not concerned about losing any data until after CM10.2. I just got the phone so theres nothing to lose. I already deleted my OS and used lgnpst to recovery, so its no big deal if I have to keep doing the process over until I get it right, just-as-long as I don't lose Download mode apparently.
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Theres a ZVC?
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Yup. Its in the root guide. Or the LGFlashtool thread. Two ways to install it.
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Chocolina said:
I'm not concerned about losing any data until after CM10.2. I just got the phone so theres nothing to lose. I already deleted my OS and used lgnpst to recovery, so its no big deal if I have to keep doing the process over until I get it right, just-as-long as I don't lose Download mode apparently.
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Well go ahead n follow that guide I mentioned and download a ROM of ya choice plus the gapps and then flash ya ROM u wanting and gapps ...reboot phone and bam their ya new shiny ROM to play with
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Well go ahead n follow that guide I mentioned and download a ROM of ya choice plus the gapps and then flash ya ROM u wanting and gapps ...reboot phone and bam their ya new shiny ROM to play with
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Does it matter what recovery or kernal i use for CM10.2?
When u do the lgnpst it automatically puts twrp recovery on ya phone ...as far as kernels their isn't a modified one out yet besides the stock cm that comes with the ROM ...
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When u do the lgnpst it automatically puts twrp recovery on ya phone ...as far as kernels their isn't a modified one out yet besides the stock cm that comes with the ROM ...
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I have no idea what you mean by stock cm.... is that just stock?
Also im pretty sure ignpst didnt add twrp because before lgnpst, I coold boot twrp and after lgnpst I couldnt...
And you didnt let me know if the recovery mattered or not...
im up at the step where i gotta choose a recovery to flash
If u go here and start from the very top and work ya way down u will have cm in no time... Stock cm I mean no one has made a kernel to flash on the side to either undervolt or over clock u get what kernel is built into what ever ROM u go with
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Cause some people still use cwm and others use twrp it just a matter of taste and if u want something that's been updated or old ...
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If u go here and start from the very top and work ya way down u will have cm in no time... Stock cm I mean no one has made a kernel to flash on the side to either undervolt or over clock u get what kernel is built into what ever ROM u go with
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Cause some people still use cwm and others use twrp it just a matter of taste and if u want something that's been updated or old ...
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But which recovery do I go with? I have 4 options, which one is the one you say is the best?
And I have no idea what a kernal is or does :3
I just know that on my older phones, it was for some reason necessary for some roms, but never figured out how to change it, why I had to change it, but apparently it was a big deal with the whole process. I've had several devices, and all the processes are different, so I'm ften ignorant to what I need to do or how to do it.
Thank you with your patience with me so far. And I keep asking about the recovery, because on other devices I tried, the recovery DID matter for specific roms, just like with the kernal. If recovery doesn't matter, then just tell me so.
Nvm i saw your other post, ill just use twrp
Well u only got two options twrp which is latest and most recommended then u got cwm which some people still recommend ... So It doesn't really matter which recovery .... I recommend twrp with my builds ...kernals are included with Roms so no need to flash kernel sepretly ....
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Well u only got two options twrp which is latest and most recommended then u got cwm which some people still recommend ... So It doesn't really matter which recovery .... I recommend twrp with my builds ...kernals are included with Roms so no need to flash kernel sepretly ....
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TY for your help sofar. Sorry for all the questions, but the more information you give me, the more confident I am in this whole process...
So now I have LS970ZVC, Am rooted, have TWRP Recovery 2.5, have an unlocked Bootloader, and made all the reccommended backups and copied them to my PC for safe keeping. Unless you have any other tips, I think I'm finally ready for CM. (BTW What does CM mean?)
Now I can say I'm pretty much right back at the same conditions this device came in the mail with, which I should have known was ideal for me in the 1st place before I wiped my system clean.
Also... now that I'm at this point... I have to ask, should I install CM10.2? Is it that great? Would you recommend it? What are you using? I'd like a rom thats RAM and battery effecient, free of bloatware, but still takes advantage of my devices SnapS4
I'm using chameleon buts it in beta stage... I would head over to official android development and grab up any ROM their ...their pretty much all sourced from cm 10.2 .... Cm= cyanogenmod ... 10.2= android jellybean 4.3..... Cm 10.2 is the latest and greatest going right know .... Everything works I believe except mhl ....
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I'm using chameleon buts it in beta stage... I would head over to official android development and grab up any ROM their ...their pretty much all sourced from cm 10.2 .... Cm= cyanogenmod ... 10.2= android jellybean 4.3..... Cm 10.2 is the latest and greatest going right know .... Everything works I believe except mhl ....
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I went to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1933
Thats where I assume I'm supposed to look. Which thread is the one I should pick, they all seem pretty similar.
ALSO... your "donate to me" button doesn't work.
If you don't mind I'd like to send you a small thank you to your paypal's email.
My donate button is supposed to be broke I don't want nothing lol...
They are all based off cm pretty much but probly the most customizable would be spleefs pacman ROM ....
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Hello
I am using note 2 and would like to understand if its worth rooting the device or not? I have not rooted any device in the past. Are there any features that i will loose after rooting?
if yes please suggest which ROM.
Thanks
hellobye80 said:
Hello
I am using note 2 and would like to understand if its worth rooting the device or not? I have not rooted any device in the past. Are there any features that i will loose after rooting?
if yes please suggest which ROM.
Thanks
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You.!!! ! Kidding me ???!! Why not root + without root u can not flash any custom rom ...sir
So which phone u were using previously ? Iphone or nokia 3310 lolz. Any ways look for Android Revolution HD 19 or wanam Lite v2.9 both are based on latest stock samsung roms for good start.
Cheers
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Lets start at the beginning - rooting your device means you have "Administrator" rights on it and gives you the ability to do stuff you aren't supposed to do without root. The most basic example is - block most of the ads you see when browsing the web with your favorite browser and when using your apps.
It also gives you the ability to flash custom ROMs (which are new "Operating Systems" that have been modified for the better by other XDA members), install more root apps that let you do incredible things, and lets you change your DPI (making all the stuff on your phone smaller, thus giving you more things to see on your phone at any given time!).
In short, there are countless of possibilities. I'd recommend sticking with the Samsung based ROMs for a start as they will be more familiar. Specifically, I would recommend starting with Phoenix ROM (found here). It might be a big ROM (weighing 1.5GBs to download), but contains most of the features you'd ever need. I started with it and no matter which other ROM I try I just can't find anything better.
Please note, however, that you're better off reading about how to root, flash new recoveries and ROMs, what's EFS and how to backup it, and understanding what you're about to do before starting. Everything can be found on these forums
Good luck
The only thing you'd be losing is your warranty.
10/10 would recommend rooting.
Can we rollback to Samsung provided OS incase have to claim warranty due to some issue?
What are the chances of bricking the phone?
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Yes you can, you can roll back to non-rooted original ROM. Not sure if it applies to all ROMs but some methods of rooting increase flash count which can be seen by technicians thus voiding your warranty. but there are ways to remove it/set back to 0. Just do what Freezeil said and read through the Dev section and see what can be done and the outcomes of actions taken. Personally I've only got Root on my N2 as all I wanted was to install several apps that require root(Titanium Back Up, Root Explorer, Lucky Patcher, etc.) and I'll be sticking to original ROMs on it, i.e. no custom ROMs. but it'll all depend on what you want. On my N1 I'm running different ROMs depending on my mood and I like experimenting with it. But always make sure you make a back up of your ROM and EFS file which contains your IMEI coz if it goes while flashing, it's a ***** to get back on your own.
If you do root check out the xposed framework and its apps. There is just about every customisation possible, its worth rooting for that alone
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hicough said:
The only thing you'd be losing is your warranty.
10/10 would recommend rooting.
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rooting does not void warranty as now contributors and dev here has done great job as even after root the binary status remain unchanged so the only thing u need to do is just a click to unroot and if anything goes wrong still samsung wont be able to make out it was rooted you can check pre rooted odex rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230250 its normal samsung stuff with root priveledge u even have mods now to root it one click ,the only thing which voids warranty is custom recovery which can be reverted as already mentioned.
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Can we rollback to Samsung provided OS incase have to claim warranty due to some issue?
What are the chances of bricking the phone?
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suggest u to download the odex rooted latest rom linked above and as those are samsung firmware default ,only if u want the latest firmware orelse just go rooting ,if u like custom then get your recovery to philz or twrp
note:backup your efs atleast 2 to 3 times just to be safe and keep it on pc or online storage
I like samsung rom which is pre-installed and would love if i can only get root access to this. So i should look for a way to get root access to this version itself. Can i achieve that? Any link that i can follow?
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Galaxy toolkit is a simple tool to enable you to root your phone.
The main thing you will lose if you root is sky go if you use it. New eu law States you shouldn't lose your warranty either.
But you need to ask your self is it right for you to root your phone?
If you want increased volume, better anti theft protection, fewer ads, firewall, sd card memory swap, ability to Flash different roms, kernels etc etc etc.
The best rom I've found by a country mile is Jedi 17 rom.
Good luck and post back your findings
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hellobye80 said:
I like samsung rom which is pre-installed and would love if i can only get root access to this. So i should look for a way to get root access to this version itself. Can i achieve that? Any link that i can follow?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445480 here u go
Finally rooted my note 2 with stock rom today.
Will i get an update when Samsung push 4.3?
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Will i get an update when Samsung push 4.3?
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The day you are going to get a 4.3 update from Samsung is light years away. Let's conclude, it's too early to worry about it.:highfive:
@hellobye80
To get OTA just use Multitool mentioned in a link just above your post by @shhbz
select clean option
then open SuperSU app - setting -Full unroot.
After this you should get OTA, in case you didn't get try factory reset.
Still issue, you can get 4.3 (OR ant ROM) by flashing with Odin.
Thanks All.
Is there any app that i can use to restrict some permissions that are allowed to some applications like "Facebook" app that has access to "call phone number directly" .
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Use xPrivacy xposed module.
First search xposed framework then you can get xPrivacy from that framework application itself.
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I am all set. Thanks everyone for all the inputs.
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dr.ketan said:
@hellobye80
To get OTA just use Multitool mentioned in a link just above your post by @shhbz
select clean option
then open SuperSU app - setting -Full unroot.
After this you should get OTA, in case you didn't get try factory reset.
Still issue, you can get 4.3 (OR ant ROM) by flashing with Odin.
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I was reading a few articles and found something about flash counters. Do i have to worry about resetting the flash counters and if yes how can i do that? i am on stock rom with root access. i have followed this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696" to root my phone using "1.Root with Stock Recovery - CF auto Root from Chainfire"
hellobye80 said:
I was reading a few articles and found something about flash counters. Do i have to worry about resetting the flash counters and if yes how can i do that? i am on stock rom with root access. i have followed this "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696" to root my phone using "1.Root with Stock Recovery - CF auto Root from Chainfire"
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@dr.ketan I used Triangle Away to reset my counter ... now my last worry is to be able to get 4.3 that is expected to be released by end of this month... what is the process to get a OTA and also have Root access with Stock OS. please suggest
Upgrade to 4.3 with root
Hello
JB 4.3 for N7100 is now released for Note 2 in India.
I am currently using n7100 with stock 4.1.2 which was rooted using Method 1 as mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1896696" (Thanks to @dr.ketan for step-by-step guide). using this method I was also able to reset the flash counter to 0.
Now i want to have Stock 4.3 on my device and have root access again. is there a similar guide available that i can follow to achieve this?
I also read about Samsung KNOX and its added to the 4.3 but not sure if i understand that correctly. is there any issues with rooting a phone with 4.3?
Please Suggest
Thanks
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
Cjay1518 said:
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
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Framaroot. Link is in the root guide.
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Cjay1518 said:
Is there a legit root method that can be done without a computer?if so, what is it?
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framaroot using the gandalf exploit worked great for me, it's in the app store. There have been reports of issues if you stay on stock, none if you plan on flashing a rom. I however have had no issues running stock with it either.
EDIT: What he said, lol.
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framaroot using the gandalf exploit worked great for me, it's in the app store. There have been reports of issues if you stay on stock, none if you plan on flashing a rom. I however have had no issues running stock with it either.
EDIT: What he said, lol.
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Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
Cjay1518 said:
Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Only if you unlock also. All in the root guide.
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Will I be able to flash roms? Just asking Cuz you mentioned you are still on a stock ROM.
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Again, lol, what he said. I was simply saying that IF you stay with stock you may have issues rooting that way - but I haven't. I stayed with stock because it has given me the most stable performance/battery life but with this phone people tend to have very different experiences. Not something to be concerned by, simply means you will have to test for yourself and see what works best for you/your needs. I still flash roms(Just flashed newest Vanir with Linaro Matr1x kernel - and boy is it fast!), but always have a stock nandroid backup to fall back to. The rooting guide will explain all of this but framaroot will give you root accesss, and an app called freegee will unlock the bootloader and install a custom recovery(clockworkmod or twrp). At that point, I advise everyone to make a full backup in recovery(and to copy that backup to a pc for safe keeping) - then you are free to download and flash roms, kernels, mods, etc - to your hearts content. Anything goes wrong or doesnt work properly, you can just go back into recovery and restore your backup.
Framaroot was the bees knees for me. Used it at least 9 months ago and I've never had an issue.
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I'm the guy that originally tried framaroot on our phone and I didn't have any issues running stock. Framaroot from the root guide, freegee from the play store, choose recovery, boom