Long story short, got my phone the day it was released, rooted it and iirc I do not have a custom bootloader installed, im still on 4.1.2 lk8....
How do I get up to date? I have mobile odin pro, can I just use that with a rom to bring me all the way updated?
I'd like to be able to use my wifi router, and knox free. I do use touch wiz, which I'm Ok with 4.3 would be just fine I don't need to be on the cutting edge.
So stock rooted 4.3 with working wifi tether no knox.
I honestly havent done anything to the phone in over a year Im do far behind and lost. I should probably put a custom bootloader on to run a nandroid backup before doing anything, I would probably just use the toolkit to do that, that would be fine right?
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Hi, I just bought my SIII 2 weeks ago and I heard that there is a process just like jailbreaking on the iPhone called rooting. I just switched from apple because it sucked and gave me no freedom (not to mention I love widgets). So I want to root my phone but for some reason, my Windows Vista won't recognize it (yes, I already installed the drivers and reinstalled them). So how can I root my phone without connecting it to the computer. I can connect to Kies via Wi-fi. Also, what does rooting do to your phone. I am a Java programmer, so I don't think it will be too complex for me. Would the root remain once the Jelly Bean 4.1 update came to the Galaxy SIII?
1. What does rooting do?
2. How can I root my phone without connecting to the computer
3. Would the root stay if I updated to Jelly Bean?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
easiest way..to root etc,, but again gotta be connected to ur pc,,. also try and re-install the drivers and use the usb cable that came with the phone..
As far as I know. u need a pc to root etc..
and never take a ota update while rooted.. etc.. just wait til a rooted version of said update is released then flash it...
No one can tell ya how to do these things.. like everything else research and read,, is the best way.. to learn,, plus im sure there are a million youtube how to vids also... I have been rooting androids since the htc hero.. and never once had a brick.. same for flashing roms in the old days of windows mobile.. go slow and read and you should be ok...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
[HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter - [ATT / Bell / Telus / Rogers / Sasktel]
That forum gives you a step by step guide how to root your.. there's a program called Odin that you need but you'll see all that when you read it.. everything is in the first few posts as far as how to do it..
Rooting gives you access to the root folders of the phone.. it allows for removal of bloatware, overclocking/underclocking, undervolting etc..
It also allows you to run custom ROMs.. I've been running a jelly bean ROM for weeks now.
As far as ota updates you would actually have to download them now if you change the recovery (which is required for flashing ROMs) if you leave the stock recovery you should be OK to still receive ota updates..
Most people on here root for performance reasons (better performance, battery battery life) but many also root to use custom ROMs that are enhanced over the stock ones or to get the newest OS faster than waiting for your carrier to release it. Some roms are called aokp/aosp which is basically stock android with no touchwiz its what you would get on a nexus device from Google.. on this phone however aokp/aosp will remove alot of the stock functionality such as swipe for a screen shot, smart stay, direct call, etc.. there are apps that imitate the lost features but rarely are they as fluid and properly functioning as the stock features built into the device..
But with that said to each their own. Make sure you read and read and read what your doing or you can end up with a nice $600 paper weight that is now void of a warranty.
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I have a T-889 on Tmobile 4g that I want to root, I have rooted before but never properly. I remember I had a custom rom that was built from official that had features I swore already came with the phone (im crazy). Back to the point======》
I want to root my phone but I hastily upgraded to Android 4.3. Now I have Knox, which I don't want to trip because im on Jump! Which lets me upgrade my phone and switch.
I heard alot about this new method called "towelroot" I am skeptic to try this, also I hear you can't use Odin(what I used to use) because it will trip Knox. I trying to find a safe method that will allow me to root and unroot safely. Also Im also trying to find a way to back up the whole system because I fugged up before. And finally can someone tell me what will/won't trip knox counter.
Thanks Precursors(maybe wrong word)
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Also I would like to here about the mods you have on your Note 2
So after a year and a half, my S4's LCD went kaput. Back when I got it, I rooted it within minutes of opening the box, but that was running firmware that was quite easy to root and flash with a custom recovery. I now have a new device and would like to root, flash recovery and flash Pac-Rom.
The problem? I'm rusty and out of date on the current processes. So could someone give me a noob version of how to go through the root and recover flash portion, please?
Forgot to mention, this is running on the NK2 build.
Edit: Never mind. I went with my instincts and it worked out fine.
I'm actually having this issue now only I had to upgrade to nk7. How did you go about rooting? I've done everything I knew to do short of Odin which I don't have access to on a regular basis. Would love e to get root back and be the Lil deviant I am lol
I really want to root it. i love having the ability to do what i want with my phone and all the fun stuff rooting brings with it self. I want your opinions? If you guys can supply me with links and etc like a stock firmware so just in case i want to unroot and etc. I can't find any for my version which is G920PVPU2BOFE. Also Is There a CWM or TWERP? Well if you guys could help that would be great.
Also are there any good and stable roots for my phones version? I was reading around and found one that had something to do about flashing a new kernel and doing that it didn't let the user use private mode and a few other things. I'm not sure if i should wait it out. I have looked around a lot but couldn't find much about rooting my phones current software version.
Well, for me i dont know too much for running Xposed just yet but im trying to see if theirs any guides for this phone.
But for me to completely UNROOT it,is to flash the stock Rom OF7 tar with Odin....it actually fixed a soft bootloop or softbrick i had.
- guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/how-to-to-100-stock-root-t3075448 -
- Twisted Project - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/development/rom-twisted-project-6-v1-7-17-t3159117 -
- OF7 or ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350 -
- TWRP - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-2-8-6-0-t3084725 -
So i was skeptical just like you and well I rooted my phone pretty good advantages havent tinkered much yet but i decided to might as well flash a recovery since im rooted and voided my warrenty. so the only thing available was TWRP which can be found in the forums.
I downloaded a custom rom known as Twisted Projects its mainly stock with just extra features to it
BUT my mistake was that i didnt select Unlock BootLoader OEM before i restarted it becaused it said to update supersu since its outdated on the custom rom i guess. And well in which resulted for me to get a custom binary lock F R P. and i couldnt get to recovery only download mode, and then flashing OF7 tar and i got myself back to normal. And rooted it again, still debating to go to it again. but thats an FYI ake sure to select Developer options, Usb Debugging, and OEM Unlock before doing anything.
IAmTechFreq said:
Well, for me i dont know too much for running Xposed just yet but im trying to see if theirs any guides for this phone.
But for me to completely UNROOT it,is to flash the stock Rom OF7 tar with Odin....it actually fixed a soft bootloop or softbrick i had.
- guide - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/how-to-to-100-stock-root-t3075448 -
- Twisted Project - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/development/rom-twisted-project-6-v1-7-17-t3159117 -
- OF7 or ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...t/5-1-1-stock-of7-kernel-root-7-4-15-t3150350 -
- TWRP - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/orig-development/twrp-2-8-6-0-t3084725 -
So i was skeptical just like you and well I rooted my phone pretty good advantages havent tinkered much yet but i decided to might as well flash a recovery since im rooted and voided my warrenty. so the only thing available was TWRP which can be found in the forums.
I downloaded a custom rom known as Twisted Projects its mainly stock with just extra features to it
BUT my mistake was that i didnt select Unlock BootLoader OEM before i restarted it becaused it said to update supersu since its outdated on the custom rom i guess. And well in which resulted for me to get a custom binary lock F R P. and i couldnt get to recovery only download mode, and then flashing OF7 tar and i got myself back to normal. And rooted it again, still debating to go to it again. but thats an FYI ake sure to select Developer options, Usb Debugging, and OEM Unlock before doing anything.
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Thanks for everything yo. Only Thing Holding Me Back Is My Phone Is leased but i herd sprint doesn't really care much. I'd just have to flash it back to normal and this brings me to my next question. I See Theres stock firmwares for OF7 and none for OFE and if i where to soft brick my phone can i flash the OF7 firmware on it with no problem? because i herd something about we can't go to previous versions and etc. Also another question do you notice any things that aren't working out so well on the root since we have to flash it as a new kernal. I herd some battery drain issues and over heating and some stuff like that. They where rare cases but just wondering And on the root of my phone i download the OFE kernal from the link you provided and flash it through odin and then im rooted correct? i am a little skeptical on rooting again cause its a more expensive phone and i wouldn't want to mess up haha.
Zrei said:
Thanks for everything yo. Only Thing Holding Me Back Is My Phone Is leased but i herd sprint doesn't really care much. I'd just have to flash it back to normal and this brings me to my next question. I See Theres stock firmwares for OF7 and none for OFE and if i where to soft brick my phone can i flash the OF7 firmware on it with no problem? because i herd something about we can't go to previous versions and etc. Also another question do you notice any things that aren't working out so well on the root since we have to flash it as a new kernal. I herd some battery drain issues and over heating and some stuff like that. They where rare cases but just wondering And on the root of my phone i download the OFE kernal from the link you provided and flash it through odin and then im rooted correct? i am a little skeptical on rooting again cause its a more expensive phone and i wouldn't want to mess up haha.
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Did you ever get it rooted?
mcald80 said:
Did you ever get it rooted?
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No i did not sadly. I updated it on accident and now i'm on G920PVPU2BOH1 5.1.1 and i really want to root it lmao. I'm just waiting but no luck and no root. Also im leased so i don't know if its worth it. I herd sprint is layed back on it and if i reset it it'll be fine but at the same time i don't know.
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Unikernel is updated for OH1.
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Really? Link? Well thats good. But is it worth it at the moment? like i herd private mode and a few other things get disabled. I mean is there any downsides? i used to be rooted and loved it but my old phone (GS3) was purchased regularly. This phone i'm currently leasing it. So is there any downsides to that as well? Sorry for being so skeptical lmao It's a new phone and don't want nothing to go bad on it :good:
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I do not use private mode but there is a work around for it. Unikernel plus TWRP will trip the Knox counter and as of now Samsung Pay wont work. Other than that root is always worth it. Working Xposed, Viper, Adaway, etc! Here is the Unikernel for Sprint: http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/development/kernel-unikernel-v5-t3166295
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Thats super dope and its good to hear xposed is still working for it as well. Do you think the company would care if i root it? and then put it back to stock after my two years are up? i have warranty on it so thats the only downside since its leased and something goes bad thats 700 dollars lmao but i doubt anything would go wrong. I've herd several cases where people would send their phones back with knox tripped and gotten them fixed no problem. Thanks for the link btw now its all up to the decision aha. Also thanks for replying back so quick
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The counter can be reset with the proper equipment anyways.
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Has this been documented? Everything I have seen says that we haven't figured out how to do this (although it's probably possible).
My mom accidentally upgraded her Note to Marshmallow. She hates stock because of how slow it runs. I've had @hsbadr's CM on my Note for a while now and I really like it. She's willing to try it out, but now that she's upgraded to MM, there's no root.
Is it possible to flash the full Stock 5.1.1 tar, or do I have to wait for KingRoot? I remember someone saying, in one of the threads I'm subscribed to, that it could be downgraded, but I want to make sure, since this time it isn't my phone. I would try it myself and maybe soft brick my phone, but mine is already happily running CM.
The phone should be on the CPF3 firmware right now.
Sorry to bump this, but it would be really great to have a definitive answer. Everything's backed up, but I still don't want to hard brick the phone.
OK, so I went ahead and tried flashing the StockRestore BPA1 firmware. That led to this error: [tz] fused 2 > Binary 1. Apparently I can't downgrade the bootloader, and that's why I got that error. I'm now trying to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_VZW firmware.
That one worked. I was able to boot into 5.1.1, but since it still had the 6.0.1 bootloader (I think this is the reason), KingRoot wouldn't work. Using the Kingo Root desktop app (it's been updated; looks a lot nicer) allowed me to root and unlock.