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SGS3 Connection Issues and Download Mode Help

There are three parts to this thread - How to get into download mode, how to get into recovery mode, and how to solve problems connecting your Android device to your computer. I think you should be able to find where each one begins without too much trouble.
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GETTING INTO DOWNLOAD MODE
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"Just get into download mode and..."
Ever find yourself with a phone that's misbehaving, and you can't seem to figure out how to get it to download mode?
Here's a list of things to try, sorted in a "where are you now" setup:
Note: You will need to use Vol+ to select download mode after you reach the mode selection screen.
FROM A POWERED-DOWN STATE - BATTERY REMOVED
- Insert battery, then press and hold Vol-, Home button, and Power.
- Press and hold Vol-/Home/Power, Insert Battery.
- Use a USB jig (can be manufactured jig or homemade chain of resistors)
FROM CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY MENU
- Position the cursor (highlighted selection) on "Restart device", hold Vol-/Home, then press power
- (Where available) Use the "Reboot Download" option in the "Advanced" menu
FROM A FULLY BOOTED PHONE STATE, WITH USB DEBUGGING ENABLED
Note: you may need to have ADB installed on your computer, and/or an Android Terminal Emulator installed on your Android device.
- Connect your Android device to your computer, navigate to your ADB directory, and type "adb reboot download"
- (Where available) Use the rom's power menu option to reboot into download mode.
- From a terminal, type "su", then "reboot download"
- Download the app "quickboot", follow the app directions to reach download mode.
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GETTING INTO RECOVERY MODE (CWM RECOVERY)
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FROM A POWERED-DOWN STATE - BATTERY REMOVED
- Insert battery, then press and hold Vol+, Home button, and Power.
- Press and hold Vol+/Home/Power, Insert Battery.
FROM A FULLY BOOTED PHONE STATE, WITH USB DEBUGGING ENABLED
Note: you may need to have ADB installed on your computer, and/or an Android Terminal Emulator installed on your Android device.
- Connect your Android device to your computer, navigate to your ADB directory, and type "adb reboot recovery"
- (Where available) Use the rom's advanced power menu (long press power in android OS) option to reboot into recovery.
- From a terminal emulator, type "su", then "reboot recovery"
- Download the app "quickboot", follow the app directions to reach recovery mode.
- Download the app "Rom Manager", select "Reboot to Clockwordmod Recovery"
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UNIVERSAL FIRST STEPS FOR CONNECTION ISSUES
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So you've got Odin up, the phone's in download mode, it's connected to the computer, but Odin is saying "What phone?". You've tried jiggling the handle, checking the blinker fluid levels, and even using the board stretcher, but the Android guy is smirking at you with that smug green face.
Although it is possible that there is something else at work that's preventing your phone from connecting, I would suggest trying these "universal first steps" to see if you can resolve the connection issues:
1. Turn off both devices (phone and PC) - and I do mean full power-down. Go ahead and pull the phone's battery, if necessary.
2. Disconnect your phone from your computer at all points - USB out of phone, USB out of computer.
3. Start up your computer. Don't touch it, don't do anything to it. Let it fully boot and completely settle.
(Obviously, log in if it's necessary, but then let it finish booting before moving on to step 4.)
4. Start up Odin. Let that get completely started and settled.
(If on Vista/Win 7, make sure to "Run as Administrator" in the right-click menu.)
5. Connect your USB cable to a different port than the one you last had it connected to.
(If you're on a Windows desktop, the ports in the back of the computer are generally more stable and should be used. If you're on a laptop, use USB port #1)
Do not connect the phone to the cable yet.
6. Start your phone in download mode. Wait until you see the Android guy with the 4-5 lines of text in the upper left corner.
7. Connect your cable to the phone. Let it sit until Odin recognizes it (which should only take a couple of seconds).
If, for some reason, Odin doesn't recognize the phone at this point, here are a few more things to check/try:
- Repeat steps 1-7 above, making sure to change USB ports. As dumb as it sounds, sometimes the phone or computer just doesn't like particular USB ports.
- With everything still up, switch USB ports.
- Try a different OS (if possible) - sometimes Ubuntu will recognize what Windows won't, and vice versa.
- Try doing this on a different computer - again, different OS, different USB ports, they're all links in a chain and sometimes you'll come across a configuration that doesn't have the weak link.
- Try a different cable. I've had a case where I couldn't do any flashing with one cable, but everything was rock-solid and smooth on the same machine with just a different cable.
- Fully uninstall your drivers, reboot the computer, reinstall the drivers, power down, and then start again from step 2. Sometimes faulty drivers are the problem.
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Additional Note:
If you're moving from an AOSP-based rom (MIUI, CM10, etc) to a Touchwiz-based / Samsung Stock-based rom, remember to wipe data / factory reset prior to flashing a stock rom. You will hang on the "Samsung" logo if you don't.
Please note very carefully, though, to do the wipe in CWM recovery - not 3e recovery. If you do it in 3e recovery, you'll format the internal storage, meaning you lose all your pictures, music, etc.. (I learned this the hard way.)
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If anyone has any additional items / corrections, please reply and I'll update the OP accordingly. Thanks.

Reserved

Great guide!
I'd like to add my experiences, while using CWM 6.0.1.2 booting into Recovery is a bit tricky. It appears the default recovery boots instead of CWM. The only work around I know of is to Flash ClockworkMod Recovery first from ROM Manager v5.0.2.0 and then select Reboot into Recovery. Any other method I try seems to fail.
I'm running Stock At&t ROM, rooted.

Hey Mrhaley,
I just found your post. Wish I knew I had to wipe data and factory reset before flashing stock rom... well I followed another post to use kies and now Im stuck. Im hanging on samsung logo. Can you help me fix this?
Thanks

djtiko said:
Hey Mrhaley,
I just found your post. Wish I knew I had to wipe data and factory reset before flashing stock rom... well I followed another post to use kies and now Im stuck. Im hanging on samsung logo. Can you help me fix this?
Thanks
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OP thanks for exelent post..I had one more problem with USB connection. Sticks in usb port did not connect correctly. Just jently squize USB male connector on samsung data cable so top of male connector will bend just enough to get good connection when you push back to PC port.
@djtiko - I answer on other post to your problem..

djtiko said:
Hey Mrhaley,
I just found your post. Wish I knew I had to wipe data and factory reset before flashing stock rom... well I followed another post to use kies and now Im stuck. Im hanging on samsung logo. Can you help me fix this?
Thanks
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Do a factory reset again, should fix you up. If not, consider using Odin to flash a stock ROM package.

Thanks got it all fixed, just had to do a data wipe in the stock recovery and then I was golden

ondin
Hey guys when i run the bootloader file should i open it up in the pda tab on ondin or in the Bootloader tab?

Should be in the pda tab I believe.
Edit. Which bootloader file are you referring to? To know for sure, you could just flash the entire stock rooted jelly bean Rom.

If using Odin with Chainfire to auto root just to root I found that the file that you are using to root you HAVE to have in the SAME folder I made the mistake of downloading the Odin then Odin with chainfire from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790 then was opening the odin first downloaded then it would stall for not able to start the installation then rechecking the unzipped folder for the .tar.md5 file noticed that Odin was there too, loaded it and PRESTO rooted in less than 30 seconds... So for other that are just looking to root give chainfire a check, yes you would need to use the triangle away if you are worried about that however you don't loose anything when doing it this way so all a matter of what you are looking to do. THANK YOU so much for the help with the drivers issues!

[GUIDE] Restoring Phone from Soft-Brick and FAQ [7/11]

!!!!!!!NOTE!!!!!!!
USE TEENYBIN IN DEV SECTION
!!!!!!!!NOTE!!!!!!
Hi All,
I've noticed that there isn't a guide that contains all the information for restoring your phone to a stock state. I recently soft-bricked my phone, and with the help of XDA and the members at IRC I was able to restore my phone. Most of these methods will require you LGNPST ; however, we'll also attempt to fix with restoring backups and flashing new roms.
Accessing Recovery Screen (First Step if you have bricked your phone)
This is our initial step for any problems that might arise. If you can access recovery, usually you're in a perfectly fine situation.
1. Power off your phone by holding Volume down & power at the same time.
2. When the screen shuts off, switch to entering fastboot by holding Volume Up & Power. Release immediately once you see a black screen with some text on the bottom.
3. You should see a black screen with some text at the bottom.
4. Press volume down 2x and then the power button.
5. You should see either TWRP or CWM recovery.
6. Wipe Cache, Dalvic Cache, and Factory Wipe
7. Flash new stock zip. Wipe caches again.
8. Restart.
I don't have a zip in my local storage!!!!
It's okay. We can still fix this. All we need to do is sideload the zip.
On PC or Mac
1. Download the Android SDK HERE or Download Files Located below.
2. Place files on Desktop.
3. Enter Terminal or Console
4. Go to your desktop by entering
cd /Users//Desktop
The is your unique information.
On Phone
1. Do step 1 -5 above.
2. On TWRP go to advanced and place your phone in ADB mode.
3. Wait for the terminal screen to come on.
After setting up the above
1. Go back to your PC and type the below.
For Windows remove the "./"
./adb sideload .zip
2. On terminal you should see the percentile for the upload.
3. Wait.
4. Do steps 6-8 on Accessing Recovery Screen
LGNPST(No Direct Links)
Getting the files to revert back to stock can only be accessed from IRC or private message me. Please, DO NOT SHARE the link.
For anyone at IRC, if I provide to much information, I will be more than willing to pull information.
IRC Here
After you've acquired the Auto-LGNPST and the .tot file which can be accessed from the Sprint Directory.
1. Run install.bat to install the necessary programs. If you are using Windows Vista or later then Run install.bat as Administrator (Right click install.bat and click Run as Administrator)
2. Download the proper factory image (should end with .tot) and rename the file from .tot to .bin (if it ends with .zip, gzip, .rar, .7z, .tar, etc. than you need to extract it first)
3. Plug your phone into the computer. Then put your phone in download mode, continue reading if your not sure how. From then power off state press and hold Volume Up + Down and then press Power. If this does not work then try again except release the power before the LG logo shows up. The phone's screen will says "Download Mode Do Not Unplug".
4. Wait for the drivers to be detected and installed. Once they are run LGNPST. To do so do the following: Click Start - All Programs (if applicable) - LGNPST
5. Select LGNPST_LS970.dll for the DLL file and then for the .bin file, use the bin file that you renamed from tot to bin.
If LGNPST errors out at 85%, after a few minutes turn your phone off and hold the power button until the phone powers on, then release.
Helpful Button Presses
From Powered Down Device
Volume Up + Power = Boot into Fastboot Mode
Volume Down + Volume Up + Power (While Plugged into Computer) = Download Mode
Volume Down + Volume Up (While PLUGGING into Computer) = Download Mode
Bootloop
Volume Down + Power = Power Down
On launcher screen
Volume Down + Power = Power Down
Fastboot Screen
Volume Down twice, then press Power = Enter Recovery
Additional information
There is now a v9 root method.
Utilize the v9 .tot avaible in XDA or IRC. v9 tot
Many people are experiencing issues when LGNPST times out at 85%, which then leads to a phone that never roots and unlocks properly. If you're still soft-bricking, follow these steps.
Shut the phone off by placing your phone in download mode
When in download mode, hold down volume down and power for 30+ seconds
When the phone is shut off, and isn't turning itself back on when no buttons are pressed, plug into a wall cahrger
If you don't immediately see a charging battery, leave the charger for a considerable amount of time.
Reroot your phone after restoring
Root Device - Thanks to Engine95
Thanks
sharkboy0901
B-Breezy
AshtonTS
engine95
Folks at IRC

Very nice. Thank you! This'll help alot of us.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

Does anyone need other information for this guide?

Awesome guide thanks for the hard work!
Sent from my LG-LS970
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Samsung Galaxy S III
HTC Evo 4G LTE
Google Galaxy Nexus
Samsung Galaxy S II
Google Nexus S
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Evo 4G

This should be stickied somewhere.

It reboots at 67% but after all I get is the flashing red notification and flashing soft keys at the bottom....help lol
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

If possible could I get a LGNPST pm?

So my computer doesn't seem to recognize my device. I wiped out too much info with TWRP and now have no ROM or any OS on the device, but can get into fastboot and TWRP, but when I enter "adb devices" the list is empty. How can I get my Win 7 computer to recognize my device?

swizz-knife77 said:
It reboots at 67% but after all I get is the flashing red notification and flashing soft keys at the bottom....help lol
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
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Getting the same. I'm at a loss -____-.

Re: [GUIDE] Restoring Phone from Soft-Brick and FAQ [1/5]
This has some really useful information. Especially with our tempermental phones. Can we get this stickied?!
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium

So I'm using LGNPST to get my friends phone back to stock using all files provided via IRC.
Just as indicated, LGNPST errors out at 85%, I unplug and hold power button as instructed but nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong?
*EDIT* got it figured out, thanks to everyone that helped.

Disaster (I hope not)
Hi ... please help my phone is drowning and needs some CPR badly.
I tried to install lifeless on Sprint LS 970 using TWRP ... all went well,or so TWRP reported, until I tried to reboot and got the dread gray screen that won't ever turn completely off ...
I've repeatedly (like over and over) tried everything in this post to try and get into recovery or fast boot but nothing worked ... it will go into download mode and it will turn off and not immediately turn back on if I hold the power and vol down button for a minute or so, but when I try the next step and plug in the ac charger I get an immediate single flash of the LG loader and the gray screen.
So what should I do now or next or whatever to try and salvage the thing. Computer wise I am running Win 7 64, is there anything I can do from there via download mode?
Also, there's a pinhole on the top (G side of the LG logo) of the phone which looks suspiciously like like it should be a reset button, but pusing it with a dental pick has gotten me nowhere ... but maybe I'm missing something there as well.
Or would it help to remove the two torx screws, open the case, and pull the battery for a minute or two. (Must remind myself to never ever buy another phone with a locked down battery ... talk about the ultimate in dumb design ... especially when the thing starts refusing to accept a charge long before the user is due for a two-year upgrade.) The problem is it's wonderful phone except for that bit of idiocy.
Anyway, I would appreciate it more than I can say, and even donate something to the development kitty, if someone could help me reanimate this phone.
Thanks
AdriVelazquez said:
Hi All,
I've noticed that there isn't a guide that contains all the information for restoring your phone to a stock state. I recently soft-bricked my phone, and with the help of XDA and the members at IRC I was able to restore my phone. Most of these methods will require you LGNPST ; however, we'll also attempt to fix with restoring backups and flashing new roms.
Accessing Recovery Screen (First Step if you have bricked your phone)
This is our initial step for any problems that might arise. If you can access recovery, usually you're in a perfectly fine situation.
1. Power off your phone by holding Volume down & power at the same time.
2. When the screen shuts off, switch to entering fastboot by holding Volume Up & Power. Release immediately once you see a black screen with some text on the bottom.
3. You should see a black screen with some text at the bottom.
4. Press volume down 2x and then the power button.
5. You should see either TWRP or CWM recovery.
6. Wipe Cache, Dalvic Cache, and Factory Wipe
7. Flash new stock zip. Wipe caches again.
8. Restart.
I don't have a zip in my local storage!!!!
It's okay. We can still fix this. All we need to do is sideload the zip.
On PC or Mac
1. Download the Android SDK HERE or Download Files Located below.
2. Place files on Desktop.
3. Enter Terminal or Console
4. Go to your desktop by entering
cd /Users/<username>/Desktop
The <username> is your unique information.
On Phone
1. Do step 1 -5 above.
2. On TWRP go to advanced and place your phone in ADB mode.
3. Wait for the terminal screen to come on.
After setting up the above
1. Go back to your PC and type the below.
For Windows remove the "./"
./adb sideload <filename>.zip
2. On terminal you should see the percentile for the upload.
3. Wait.
4. Do steps 6-8 on Accessing Recovery Screen
LGNPST(No Direct Links)
Getting the files to revert back to stock can only be accessed from IRC or private message me. Please, DO NOT SHARE the link.
For anyone at IRC, if I provide to much information, I will be more than willing to pull information.
IRC Here
After you've acquired the Auto-LGNPST and the .tot file which can be accessed from the Sprint Directory.
1. Run install.bat to install the necessary programs. If you are using Windows Vista or later then Run install.bat as Administrator (Right click install.bat and click Run as Administrator)
2. Download the proper factory image (should end with .tot) and rename the file from .tot to .bin (if it ends with .zip, gzip, .rar, .7z, .tar, etc. than you need to extract it first)
3. Plug your phone into the computer. Then put your phone in download mode, continue reading if your not sure how. From then power off state press and hold Volume Up + Down and then press Power. If this does not work then try again except release the power before the LG logo shows up. The phone's screen will says "Download Mode Do Not Unplug".
4. Wait for the drivers to be detected and installed. Once they are run LGNPST. To do so do the following: Click Start - All Programs (if applicable) - LGNPST
5. Select LGNPST_LS970.dll for the DLL file and then for the .bin file, use the bin file that you renamed from tot to bin.
If LGNPST errors out at 85%, after a few minutes turn your phone off and hold the power button until the phone powers on, then release.
Helpful Button Presses
From Powered Down Device
Volume Up + Power = Boot into Fastboot Mode
Volume Down + Volume Up + Power (While Plugged into Computer) = Download Mode
Volume Down + Volume Up (While PLUGGING into Computer) = Download Mode
Bootloop
Volume Down + Power = Power Down
On launcher screen
Volume Down + Power = Power Down
Fastboot Screen
Volume Down twice, then press Power = Enter Recovery
Additional information
There is now a v9 root method.
Utilize the v9 .tot avaible in XDA or IRC. v9 tot
Many people are experiencing issues when LGNPST times out at 85%, which then leads to a phone that never roots and unlocks properly. If you're still soft-bricking, follow these steps.
Shut the phone off by placing your phone in download mode
When in download mode, hold down volume down and power for 30+ seconds
When the phone is shut off, and isn't turning itself back on when no buttons are pressed, plug into a wall cahrger
If you don't immediately see a charging battery, leave the charger for a considerable amount of time.
Reroot your phone after restoring
Root Device - Thanks to Engine95
Thanks
sharkboy0901
B-Breezy
AshtonTS
engine95
Folks at IRC
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ekb606 said:
Hi ... please help my phone is drowning and needs some CPR badly.
I tried to install lifeless on Sprint LS 970 using TWRP ... all went well,or so TWRP reported, until I tried to reboot and got the dread gray screen that won't ever turn completely off ...
I've repeatedly (like over and over) tried everything in this post to try and get into recovery or fast boot but nothing worked ... it will go into download mode and it will turn off and not immediately turn back on if I hold the power and vol down button for a minute or so, but when I try the next step and plug in the ac charger I get an immediate single flash of the LG loader and the gray screen.
So what should I do now or next or whatever to try and salvage the thing. Computer wise I am running Win 7 64, is there anything I can do from there via download mode?
Also, there's a pinhole on the top (G side of the LG logo) of the phone which looks suspiciously like like it should be a reset button, but pusing it with a dental pick has gotten me nowhere ... but maybe I'm missing something there as well.
Or would it help to remove the two torx screws, open the case, and pull the battery for a minute or two. (Must remind myself to never ever buy another phone with a locked down battery ... talk about the ultimate in dumb design ... especially when the thing starts refusing to accept a charge long before the user is due for a two-year upgrade.) The problem is it's wonderful phone except for that bit of idiocy.
Anyway, I would appreciate it more than I can say, and even donate something to the development kitty, if someone could help me reanimate this phone.
Thanks
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I'll private message you instructions to LGNPST. Did you try LGNPST?
Also the hole is a microphone, let's hope you didn't mess it up

AdriVelazquez said:
I'll private message you instructions to LGNPST. Did you try LGNPST?
Also the hole is a microphone, let's hope you didn't mess it up
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During the LGNPST process in OP, when I plug in my phone and set it to download mode, it crashes my PC ???? I am on Windows8 64 bit
any ideas ... also in LGNPST program I cannot click on Select DLL, my clicks dont register???

Shantox73 said:
During the LGNPST process in OP, when I plug in my phone and set it to download mode, it crashes my PC ???? I am on Windows8 64 bit
any ideas ... also in LGNPST program I cannot click on Select DLL, my clicks dont register???
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That;s odd. I have windows 8 also and it worked fine. Try the updated drivers that engine's root thread has.

AdriVelazquez said:
That;s odd. I have windows 8 also and it worked fine. Try the updated drivers that engine's root thread has.
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OK thx!
---------- Post added at 10:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:28 PM ----------
Shantox73 said:
OK thx!
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Didnt help =(

ZeroCool84 said:
If possible could I get a LGNPST pm?
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Could I please get one too. I'm trying to find LGNPST and can't anywere

mendojester said:
Could I please get one too. I'm trying to find LGNPST and can't anywere
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I am having trouble too. When I click install.bat it doesn't install anything. It says file path could not be found. I have done it twice
to no avail. I am already logged in as admin. Home computer running 64bit win 7. Also in lgnpst I can select a dll file but it is a
componant 5 .dll not anything near what it should be.
O.k. N.M. The problem with my computer is I can't extract in my download folder, I need to move the file to my desktop and work from there.
We will see how the rest goes now. Well it didnt help, it errors out in like 2 seconds. Looks like i will have to wait for a rom.

LGNPST for linux
Can LGNPST be run on a linux box and if so where can I find the download?

I apologize for anyone that's been trying to contact me regarding LGNPST. As you know, JB leaked and we've all been busy. Hopefully one of the many amazing members helped.

[Guide]How to root t-mobile/koodo galaxy s2 ics 2.3.5, 2.3.6, 4.0.3, and 4.0.4

I am NOT responsible for ANY damage done to your device!!!:angel:
this is ONLY for t-mobile and koodo galaxy s2 t989
DO NOT USE ON ANY OTHER DEVICE OR RISK BRICK!!!
HOW TO ROOT
what you well need:
galaxy s2 root package (link at bottom of thread)
galaxy s2 t989 (ovisly)
micro sd installed in your phone
usb debugging turned on
extract and install everthing
1. Plug in your phone to the PC allow everything to be installed.
Do not interrupt until everything is finished installing.
2. Unplug your phone and shut off your device.
3. Go into DOWNLOAD mode
on t-mobile hold volume up and volume down then hit power and press volume up to confirm into download mode
on koodo hold volume down and hit power then press volume up to confirm into download mode.
4. open odin (your phone should be detected under COM)
5. click PDA and goto desktop and open folder recoverything then select recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-hercules
and hit open.
6. Click Start.
7. it should flash fine and reboot your phone.
8. unlock your phone then goto the notification pull down and click on the usb storge thing and press activate usb storage.
9. on your computer open up your sd card by going to your phone going to external_sd and
open SUPER USER ROOT ACCESS and drag and drop CWM_Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2 onto the external sd
NOT INTERNAL!!!!
TO GET SUPER USER ACCESS
1. Launch CWM Recovery by...
on t-mobile and koodo hold down volume up and volume down and hold power for 2 sec then after 2 sec relese power but keep
holding vol up vol down until you launch in cwm recovery.
2. hit vol down 4 times then power 2 times then find CWM_Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2 and hit
power then goto yes with vol down and hit power then goto ***go back*** and hit reboot
3. YAY!!! you now have rooted your phone!!! to check, unlock it then goto applications and look for
superuser if its there you have succesfully rooted your phone!!!
4. HAVE FUN!! :victory::victory::victory:​

droid noob?? Ive dug around looking for this answer.
techguy3000 said:
I am NOT responsible for ANY damage done to your device!!!:angel:
this is ONLY for t-mobile and koodo galaxy s2 t989
DO NOT USE ON ANY OTHER DEVICE OR RISK BRICK!!!
HOW TO ROOT
what you well need:
galaxy s2 root package (link at bottom of thread)
galaxy s2 t989 (ovisly)
micro sd installed in your phone
usb debugging turned on
extract and install everthing
1. Plug in your phone to the PC allow everything to be installed.
Do not interrupt until everything is finished installing.
2. Unplug your phone and shut off your device.
3. Go into DOWNLOAD mode
on t-mobile hold volume up and volume down then hit power and press volume up to confirm into download mode
on koodo hold volume down and hit power then press volume up to confirm into download mode.
4. open odin (your phone should be detected under COM)
5. click PDA and goto desktop and open folder recoverything then select recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-hercules
and hit open.
6. Click Start.
7. it should flash fine and reboot your phone.
8. unlock your phone then goto the notification pull down and click on the usb storge thing and press activate usb storage.
9. on your computer open up your sd card by going to your phone going to external_sd and
open SUPER USER ROOT ACCESS and drag and drop CWM_Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2 onto the external sd
NOT INTERNAL!!!!
TO GET SUPER USER ACCESS
1. Launch CWM Recovery by...
on t-mobile and koodo hold down volume up and volume down and hold power for 2 sec then after 2 sec relese power but keep
holding vol up vol down until you launch in cwm recovery.
2. hit vol down 4 times then power 2 times then find CWM_Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2 and hit
power then goto yes with vol down and hit power then goto ***go back*** and hit reboot
3. YAY!!! you now have rooted your phone!!! to check, unlock it then goto applications and look for
superuser if its there you have succesfully rooted your phone!!!
4. HAVE FUN!! :victory::victory::victory:​
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Suppose I do this ^^^^^^ and all goes well
next, if I use kies to upgrade to JellB will I still have root? Or should I upgrade to JB first and then root? I will likely use a custom rom anyway, but Im the kind to wanna go one step at a time and not just jump into someone elses build. Possibly building my own once I see things a little better.
Thanks in advance
Dee

dhangejr said:
Suppose I do this ^^^^^^ and all goes well
next, if I use kies to upgrade to JellB will I still have root? Or should I upgrade to JB first and then root? I will likely use a custom rom anyway, but Im the kind to wanna go one step at a time and not just jump into someone elses build. Possibly building my own once I see things a little better.
Thanks in advance
Dee
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You can update to JB and just root it from there
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

13~BigBear~13 said:
You can update to JB and just root it from there
Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2
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thanks for responding to the noob. Update successful now I will try this method.

recarcto the
Super easy, but when I launch titanium backup it says "sorry I could not acquire root privileges"
since the phne was used I tried again thinking it was rooted, but still same message. Oddly super user won't disappear.
IDK if its the CWM_Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2 is the issue or not but I found "Superuser.zip" file from a different sight.
It is trusted as well, so well see if it does the tirck...
IT DID NOT!
superuser still apperas but titanium backup says could not gain root access.
Really strange cuz superuser appeared after both times. and the subsuqnet third...HOw can I make super user go away now? I thought repeat process would unroot but that seems not to be the case.
any advise would be grand.
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Just in case for future droid noob like me (bs I can't put links till i have 10 posts)
I figured it out...4 hours later....There is no guide for this and I may be lucky my trial and error's did not brick the device but I was careful.
What I had to do to get the t989uvmc6 root permissions was easy as pie, but it was finding the right components so here they are. Perhaps I should start a new thred.
*First kies to 4.1.2 -----> h
ttp://
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m/u
s/ki
es/
*Second, phone in download mode (phone off hold volume and plug in usb cable) *A note here I did turn on "usb debugging" in developer options, general settings, but I'm,not sure it was mandatory
*Third run oden 307 ----> htt
p://an
droid
lege
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com/
odin-m
ulti-downloa
der/
*fourth, in oden use TWRP Touch Recovery 2.5.0.0 -----> h
ttp:
//tec
her
rata.c
om/
file/tw
rp2/
herc
ules/op
enrecov
ry-twrp-2.5
.0.0-hercu
les.tar
Let everything happen. Once all this is done and nothing is happening shut phone off.
*fifth, Whatever mode its called when you hold both volume buttons then press power till feel one vibration and let go power button (keep holding volume buttons)
*sixth, You will get the TWRP screen. touch the reboot option then touch the system optoin (after this it is pretty much duhmmy proof mode)
It will say system is not rooted want to root slide for yes (duhhh)
magic will happen excitement ensues. phone restarts
Last, once the phone starts go to apps and youll see the superuser icon click it (it gives you options READ THEM and more duhhhh mode happens)
it will tell you the magic is not quite done yet.
Go ahead and follow the instructions. (or just install superSU should work too) (must have data or wifi!) There is a diff way here for sure
There are two options I choose the one recommended which was to download it
(it was the option on right of the screen and NOT the "play" icon on the left. I can't remember the name of that choice as im tired right now)
None the lesss it will be in the description given to you, you did read it and skip this, right?
Once you have superSU downloaded some other $%*# happens the phone will reboot it self on last time showing some quick command line (well mine was quick)
then when you get back into the "main" os go apps and you should see a different icon called superSU
you will then be rooted. Find a root app like titanium backup to be sure
So now Ive done all that somone skool me on the easier softer way?
Hope this helps someone cuz it would have helped me!
Now,
To hope the battery lasts more than 4 hr!

Can somebody help me? I have a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy s2. I had it rooted on 2.3.5 (or 2.3.6 not sure). Now its 4.4.2. I flashed a updated radio and Hellkat-20140105-Hercules and 4.4 gapps. It was successful but I lost root and now gallery and camera does not work any more. I'm stumped. Can somebody direct me to the right path?
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[Q] Someone Help Me restore my phone to factory

I've been online all day trying to find a way to restore my phone after my brother installed cyanogenmod on it. It's not showing on odin and I am getting really upset. Its a note 2 from koodo and I've only had it for two days. (I got it as a birthday gift and my bro thought that cyanogen would be "cool" Can someone give me a foolproof step by step guide on restoring my phone to default.

Hey !
Are you looking for a Step by Step guide ?
I am not sure if you will find one right here ! Btw you can use search button to search for it !
However,
You can do this:
1) Go to sammobile.com, click on "firmaware", search for your phone on the right search box.
2) Download the Official Firmware. When download finished, extrat it somewhere.
3) Download ODIN
4) Install Samsung KIES (it includes USB Drivers) if Kies is already reinstalled, then uninstalled, reboot and reinstall back.
5) Go to download Mode (When powered off: press Volume UP, Home and then Power button and finally Volume Up again)
6) Flash the firmware.
Note: You may change USB Cables, USB Ports (of your Computer) or even Computer if Odin won't detect your Phone !
Alternative Way: If the Phone is switching on, then Download This great app !
When installed, just open it and will installed a flash kernel automatically. After that, just click "Open Tar/MD5/ZIP" then look for your firmware and then click "Flash Firmware".

Samsung Galaxy S4 ACTIVE shv-e470s Rooting Guide

Use this tutorial only with the Samsung Galaxy S4 ACTIVE shv-e470s smartphone.
CAUTION:THIS ROOTING METHOD IS ONLY FOR THE KOREAN VERSION SHV-E470S!!!
It was tested successfully on Samsung Galaxy S4 Active SHV-E470S Android version 4.2.2
Firmware version:E470SKSUANA1
Abstract:
Do not attempt to root any other smartphones with the files that you wil find in this articles.
This tutorial is destined to be used by advanced Android users.
I won’t be blamed in case you brick the phone or lose any data in the process!!!
Rooting the Galaxy S4 ACTIVE SHV-E470S will revoke its warranty. If you want to restore your phone's warranty then you will need to flash an official Samsung Android ROM OS.
Pre-requisites :
Download and install the Samsung USB Drivers on your computer
Disable Samsung KIES program if you have it installed on your computer
Disable any antivirus applications from running on your computer
Enable USB Debugging from Developer Options.
If Developer Options doesn’t appear in Settings, then you need to enable it.
go to Settings, then More, open About Device.
tap seven times on the Build Number.
you will now be enabling Developer Option, go back to main Settings section, scroll down and enable USB Debugging
Check your phone’s battery and make sure that there is at least 50% left before the device switches off
Read the entire post, don’t skip any steps and the guide should be completed in under ten minutes with success.
In case you have trouble completing the guide, then you are free to ask for extra help in comments
Download required files (see attachments)
Odin3 1.85
UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93
unofficial_philz_touch_6.12.8-e470s
Process:
1. Copy the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip" into your phone internal or external memory
2. Extract the contents of the Odin zip file and place them on your computer’s desktop screen.
3. Power off the Galaxy S4 active shv-e470s now.
4. After that you have to boot the device in Android Download Mode (press and hold: volume down,home and power buttons}
5. Launch Odin on your PC as administrator
6. Connect the phone with your computer via USB cable.(make sure antivirus+firewall is now disabled!!)
7. Wait for ODIN to detect your device,(you should see the "added" message) then continue to the next step.
8. If the phone is not recognized by your PC, then you should re-install the Samsung USB Drivers.
9. Go to ODIN’s main window, click on PDA and then find the "unofficial_philz_touch_6.12.8-e470s.tar" Load it in ODIN.
10. Do not change any other Odin default settings
11. Make sure that the Re-Partition option is not enabled
12. When ready, hit the START button for the process to begin.
13. Don’t press any buttons until the process is complete
14. When ODIN completes the process it will show the PASS alert, then the phone will reboot in normal mode. You can unplug the device from PC when the Samsung Galaxy S4 active shv-e470s boot animation screen loads.
15. Now power off your phone again and boot in recovery mode (press and hold: volume up,home and power buttons)
16. Once in recovery mode,find and install the "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip" .To do this,in the recovery menu choose the "install zip" option and then find the directory u have saved the zip file and choose it for installing.
17. Wait for the process to finish and then ur phone will reboot.once reboot u can download "root checker" from play store and verify that u have root access.
18. Have fun and enjoy your rooted SHV-E470s

Did anyone try with E470SKSUAND1 yet?

story said:
Did anyone try with E470SKSUAND1 yet?
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I tried and it works.

req new download links
The download links has expired . please give me another links.thx

This phone is update to 4.4.2. Are we can't root our phone such as #1?

new files
nickserbanoiu said:
The download links has expired . please give me another links.thx
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hello my friend....i just renewed the files.

Thanks you !
how about 4.4.2 root, can we use this tool to root?

story said:
I tried and it works.
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Hi, I also have E470SKSUAND1, but my recovery mode only shows me 4 or 5 options, no install zip option. I looked for the cwm but the shv e470s isn´t supportet yet. How did you do it?

Hi, I need pit file for this phone or 2gb system dump. Pls help me. My phone is brick now.

shv-e470s
Thanh_GSM said:
Hi, I need pit file for this phone or 2gb system dump. Pls help me. My phone is brick now.
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Bro!! did you repair your shv-e470s boot-loader ?
i have hard bricked my shv-e470s any help?

Does anyone try on E470SKSUCOE1? (lollipop 5.0.1)

Bump for lollipop E470SKSUCOH1 rooting...

Hi, I downgrade my Samsung Galaxy S4 Active (SHV-E470s) from Android 4.4.2 kitkat to Android 4.2.2 JellyBean, Odin says "PASS", it means i successfully flash the 4.2.2 jellybean firmware, then I try to reboot my phone, nothing happens, It won't turn on, I try to charge it but no response, no vibration, it is like completely dead, It is Hard brick? How can I unbrick and revive it? Thank you.