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The purpose of this guide is to walk you through the process of rooting your phone running 2.3.3 ONLY! I will do the best I can to make this as painless as possible and help you achieve your goals of S-Off.
***THIS THREAD IS ONLY FOR OBTAINING S-OFF, OBTAINING ROOT, AND INSTALLING CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY! ANY QUESTION REGARDING INSTALLING ROMS DO NOT BELONG HERE AND WILL NOT BE ANSWERED! ONLY ISSUES REGARDING ROOT WILL BE ANSWERED BY MYSELF OR OTHER MEMBERS.***
What you will need: (** = File is attached to OP)
Windows XP or higher (Thats all I have, someone else with MAC and/or Linux will need to assist and I can add it to the OP)
http://revolutionary.io/ .:UPDATE:. PRE4 now available
This site is where you will download the rooting tools and obtain a beta key. When you click on the download button for your OS, make sure you view the box that pops up requesting your OS version, phone model, HBoot version, and phone serial number. Without doing this you cannot root your phone so do it or you are screwed. There are two ways to get your phone serial number: 1) Remove the battery and look at the white sticker or 2) On your phone, go to Settings -> About Phone -> Phone Identity and under Device Serial Number you will see it. After you receive your code COPY AND PASTE it onto a word document or notepad because there are times when you will get confused with the font type from the Revolutionary site. Example, in my beta key, the lower case L looks exactly like the capital I and it threw me off. Also, the key IS case sensitive so keep that in mind.
If running windows, you will need these drivers:
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
If running Linux, reports show that you do not need any drivers.
If running Mac OS, I currently do not know so someone please let me know and I will update.
http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip **
This file is required to obtain ROOT AFTER you have S-Off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=630611&stc=1&d=1308537076 (WINDOWS) **
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=630611&stc=1&d=1308537076 (LINUX) **
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33327355/cwm-4.0.1.4-vivow.img **
These two items are in case Revolutionary tool fails to install CWM on your phone OR if you want to do this offline at another location. Fastboot and abd tool is the software that will take the img file of CWM and flash it onto your phone after S-OFF is obtained.
Prepping your Phone:
Turn off FAST BOOT in the settings located: SETTINGS -> POWER
Turn on Unknown Sources: SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONS
Turn on USB Debugging: SETTINGS -> APPLICATIONTS -> DEVELOPMENT
Installing Root:
1 - First, install the HTC drivers on your computer. It is a very simple step and you should have no issues doing this at all. Also look at your installed programs list and confirm HTC Sync is not installed. This will stop your device from being detected by Revolutionary to other problems when rooting.
2 - Extract the Fastboot and ABD zip file onto the root of your local disk drive (ex. C:\android-win-tools )
3 - Copy/Cut and Paste the CWM img file into the Fastboot and ABD folder (ex. C:\android-win-tools\cwm-4.0.1.4-vivow.img) Doing this will prep your PC to flash CWM in the event the Revolutionary tool does not download and install it.
4 - Place phone in "Disk Drive" mode then Copy/Cut and Paste the root su zip file (do not extract it) onto the root of your SDCard on your phone (ex. x:\su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip )
5 - Place phone in "Charge Only" mode. A lot ot people run into issues and not realize this was not selected.
6 - Run the Revolutionary file now that everything is set to go.
7 - You will get a prompt to enter your beta code. This is the code you received when you downloaded the revolutionary file and entered the information to obtain the beta key.
8 - Sit back and WAIT while the application does what is needed. This process will take anywhere from 3 to 5minutes so be PATIENT.
9 - Upon completion, you will get a prompt to install CWM. Say yes here! Once done skip to step 10.
9a - If the revolutionary app crashes or fails to download/install, leave your phone in the state it is (HBoot mode and should say "Fastboot USB". Open a command prompt in windows (Start - Run - type CMD).
9b - If you did exactly as told, type "CD.." until you see "C:\"
9c - Type the following:
CD android-win-tools
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-vivow.img
9d - This process takes about 30sec max. Almost done!!!
10 - On your phone, back track to the main menu of HBoot using the volume keys and Power button and select recovery (2nd Option). In a few seconds your will be in CWM.
11 - As long as you copied the signed zip file to the root of your sdcard, perform the following:
"Install Zip From SDCard" (5th Option)
"Choose Zip From SDCard" (2nd Option)
Select the root/su zip file (su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip)
Choose Yes and wait.
Back track to main menu and reboot
12 - Give yourself a pat on the back for paying attention and have a cookie!
I am typing this on my tablet/phone/pc so if an error exists, please let me know right away and I will update the OP. Again, questions here are ONLY for rooting. Anything else...kick yourself in the head, do a real search, and post if needed.
Support:
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
Common Q&A for their recovery tool
irc.freenode.net channel #revolutionary
IRC Support Channel
Special thanks to:
XDA-Developers - You guys rock!!!
AlphaRev and unrevoked (Revolutionary) - You have made many dreams come true!!! DONATE to them if you can peeps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694 - attn1 - his How to guide on manually installing CWM.
Nice guide bro.
Sent from my Incredible Sensation using XDA App
The Incredible 2 or VIVO is not an option in the Beta key?
kyrumo71 said:
The Incredible 2 or VIVO is not an option in the Beta key?
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The incredible 2 is definitely an option when obtaining a beta key. Unless you are refering to something else?
rivera82falcon said:
The incredible 2 is definitely an option when obtaining a beta key. Unless you are refering to something else?
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My bad, my work computer is crappy, the 2 does not show up on my browser lol
NICE, this thread should be sticky.
On a side note, make sure you have your phone connected to wifi or 3G if you want the revolutionary tool to download and install the CWM automatically. If not then you would have to flash the CWM manually per the instruction from OP.
kyrumo71 said:
My bad, my work computer is crappy, the 2 does not show up on my browser lol
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I went to the site just now and HTC DROID Incredible 2 is the 6th option down in the device list. If it still doesn't show up, test another pc or try it on your phone. All you need is the key anyways.
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Thanks for this guide...
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Awesome thanks but question. my computer keeps saying usb device not recognized every like 5 seconds when my phone is connected and in bootloader. Is that suppose to be like that?
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Awesome thanks but question. my computer keeps saying usb device not recognized every like 5 seconds when my phone is connected and in bootloader. Is that suppose to be like that?
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I will say it is okay as this happens to my PC as well. The files still transfer and CWM flashes through fastboot as well.
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Mmk. I downloaded ROM Manager but everytime i start it up it says "You must root your phone for ROM Manager to function. Superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su/" or "system/xbin/su"
I have the file on the root of the sdcard and im pretty sure i rooted it with revolutionary and installed CWM as well.
Ok... Dumb question... where do we find the fastboot and adb zips to install on the C drive??
I have gotten thru step 8 and failed whentrying to install CWM. I manually installed it with step 9 and it said finished. Step 10 says to select recovery but it is not listed. I rebooted to see if that would work but it didnt. Where did I go wrong?
EDIT: Actually it did work just was trying to hard. Thanks for the great instructions.
@ Darkpsycho0
try installing busybox from the market and give it a try again.
@PacerguyDon
The links are in the OP.
It's next to the one that has the img file as well. There is only one zip file and it contains both items in it.
@Flightmed
Power down, and get back into HBoot. You will see the following options:
Fastboot
Recovery
Factory Reset
Simlock
Hboot Usb
Image CRC
The second option (Recovery) is what you want.
EDIT: Glad you got it working!!!
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Got it... thanks, Found it a few minutes after posting
PacerguyDon said:
Got it... thanks, Found it a few minutes after posting
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It happens...we get so excited that we tend to overlook the obvious. Kind of like my wife...I love her to death and I love to make love to her but I overlooked the obvious that she is also crazy. Oh well...
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Busybox said "Root not found! The su binary was not found on your phone." -_____-
Thinking about it and looking back...I didn't complete the instructions on applying root. I apologize to you and everyone else.
When you have CWM installed, open it up through recovery. Next, as long as you copied the signed zip file to the root of your sdcard, select "Install Zip From SDCard" (5th Option).
Select "Choose Zip from SDCard" (2nd Option)
Select the zip file (su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip)
Choose Yes and wait. Once done, reboot and you should be good!
Again, I apologize. I will update main post asap!
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That worked.. no more error thanks. I was about to throw my phone across the room especially since while i was waiting for replies I was trying to just install new themes but can't get Astros to work with the apk files correctly. -_- (still can't)
I'm already rooted via 2.2 but this is a great guide for the truly n00b.
Should be seeing lots of new members posting in the development section soon ;!)
Well after doing a tutorial pretty easy to understand for the Htc evo 3d, and after my one x rootear achieved, we will develop a very easy to understand tutorial with the necessary files to do so. I guess after the working day I'll get to work. I just ask a little patience. Embrace them all and continue to help in this glorious community.
Well what is debt prmetido so here I leave as rootear in simple steps your one x.
We have installed HTC sync.
For starters you have to make the release of the bootloader:
[COLOR=STEP 1[/COLOR]: Using HTCDev (http://htcdev.com/) on that page choose unlock boot loader, then we choose the device and select the last option (other). Then everything is simple and we will guide you to secure the release of bootloader. So far we have done the most complex, remember that throughout this process have made the folder called Android you should follow the path of the disk c, I've put in program files (this folder with the corresponding three files and the compressed my deputy in this tutorial under the name android).
[COLOR=STEP 2[/COLOR]: Open the folder repeat android that must be placed on disk c running as a result: computer / c / android. In this folder at this time put a file named: "r1-MoDaCo-recovery-clockwork-touch-endeavoru" (I'll attach the end so they can download as zip but must extract the file and put in the folder, repeat do not put the android zip but its content.)
[COLOR=STEP 3[/COLOR]: Now we should just turn off the phone and while the volume is kept down, enter it and click on bootloader on fastboot, which must be red, USB cable now connect our next one x fastboot also should appear in red USB. Open the system and put CMD cd \ android, android will thus \ after the bar we must copy the following "fastboot flash recovery-MoDaCo r1-recovery-clockwork-touch-endeavoru.img" without quotes and we enter. Our phone already has the recovery but now we must make the root
STEP 4: Within one x sd of our going to put a file attached to them also and that we should run from the recovery and is called "CWN-SuperSU-v0.87". Then turn off the switch on again the phone down with volume and power, the option selected this recovery and power to enter recovery and drive to install zip from sd card, power and will give you another option choose sd card and power. Here you see a series of folders must remember that we have the arhivo in question, remember? good as you remember them "CWN-SuperSU-v0.87", I have created a folder called android rom and then put all the files that run for recovery, only a recommendation, we must select the file and run it through Power. Once installed we have concluded and we have our terminal ROOTEADO AND RECOVERY.
A big thanks to the people of MoDaCo (http://android.modaco.com/topic/3530...tock-download/), I have simply tried to get a simple explanation and understandable even for a beginner like me!
Enjoy it, I've tried the roms Leedroid and revolution and everything is perfect, I am left with the revolution of performance.
Hug to everyone and ask them to stop criticism and doubts to polish them.
Attachments
I think you beleive that biggest text size can also help somebody
I don't think it's a good idea to attach Paul's recovery here because he's getting good traffic from XDA from Root and Recovery thread but if you attach it I think it will drop.
Also this recovery is now obsolete...
OK, but?
You could tell me an easier way. I tried Tadas roms and have not had any problems. I'd love to detail an easy and effective way. Thank you!
There are already a couple of tutorials on doing this in this form.
So, thread closed
First off, let me say that I did not develop this schtuff and all thanks should go to those that did. Special thanks to noobnl (his thread here), mskip and TeamEpic for all their work.
A note about these instructions:
They're long and may seem a little daunting to those that aren't experienced. Please don't let that deter you as they've been written to be as simple and easy to follow as is reasonably possible assuming you can work a Windows PC and extract a zip file.
==> If you encounter problems with these instructions, please check the FAQ in the post following this one. <==
For video instructions (courtesy of qbking77) scroll to the bottom of this post.
General Disclaimer:
Use these tools and this guide at your own risk. Doing these things wrong/improperly/etc. has the ability to completely ruin your device and YOU assume all risk and responsibility if that happens.
Also note that rooting WILL violate the manufacturers warranty on the device making it ineligible for warranty repair. If you have insurance on the device however, they MAY still replace it for the cost of your deductible.
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Non-ADB Root instructions (Windows Only):
First, the non-dangerous, standard user stuff:
Download and install the Samsung USB drivers from Samsung's website: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...nt_L710_GSIII_Samsung_USB_Driver_v1_4_6_0.exe
Turn on Debugging on your Phone
Open Settings
Select "Developer options" in the System section
Check the box for "USB Debugging"
Press "OK" to confirm.
Plug you phone up to your computer using the USB cable and allow the drivers to install.
Download CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip from the bottom of this post
I recommend making yourself a nice little GS3 folder in your downloads folder for all this stuff so it's easy to find
DO NOT UNZIP!!
Copy CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip on to the Root of your GS3s INTERNAL storage (if you put it into a folder, you may have a hard time finding it later, but that's on you).
DO NOT UNZIP!!
Unplug your phone
Power off your phone
Now, this is the part that can BRICK your phone so follow ALL instructions CAREFULLY!!
Download Odin3-v3.04 from the bottom of this post
Extract Odin3-v3.04 into it's own folder somewhere where you can easily find it.
Download clockworkmod.tar from the bottom of this post to somewhere you can easily find it.
Reboot your phone into download mode
Hold down Volume Down, Home and then the Power button until the Warning!! message is displayed
Press Volume Up to continue.
Your phone should now be in download mode, displaying a green Android and say Downloading. If it is not, power off your phone by holding down the power button and then try to get into Download mode again. Do NOT progress until you have done so.
Go into the folder you extracted Odin3 into and run Odin3 v3.04.exe (you may have to Right-Clik => Run as Administrator)
Connect your phone to your computer via USB. Drivers may install again; if this happens, allow them to finish before progressing.
In Odin, the COM box all the way to the left should turn blue and it should say Added!! in the Message area.
Click on PDA and in the Open window that pops up navigate to and open the clockworkmod.TAR file you downloaded earlier
Verify that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked
Click Start. Once the process is completed you device should automatically reboot and there will be a green PASS! box in the upper left of the window. You can then close Odin.
Power off your device and boot into Recovery mode
To boot into Recovery mode: Hold down Volume Up, Home and then the Power button until the device begins to power on then release all 3.
You'll know you're in recover mode when it says "CWM-based Recovery" at the top of the screen
Install CMW_SuperUser_v3.07.zip that you copied onto your internal memory
Navigating ClockWorkMod Recovery: Use the Volume Up and Down rocker to change the highlighted option and the Home button to select an option. The Back softkey works, but will not be lit and will take you back one screen.
Installing a zip:
Select "Install zip from sdcard" (Yes, I know it's on the internal storage.)
Select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Select the zip you want to install; in this case CWM_SuperUser_v3.0.7.zip
Select "Yes" to begin installing
Once the process has completed use the Back arrow to get back to the main recovery screen (Remember: it works, but it's not lit) and select "reboot system now." Once your device boots up you should now be 'Rooted,' but there's still a few more things to be done
Install BusyBox. There are actually several ways to do this, but the BusyBox app in the Google Play Market is quick and easy.
Install BusyBox (this is a link to the online verison of the Google Play store. You can actually follow this link and install it from there and it will get pushed to your phone. Alternatively, just search for BusyBox in the Google Play store and it should be the first app in the search results from author Stephen (Stericson))
Open BusyBox Free from your App Drawer
Allow it Root access when it prompts you
Tap the red "X" to close the dialog window that pops up
Allow BusyBox to scan you phone
Tap "Install" to install BusyBox and make the necessary file changes.
Update your Binaries.
Open the Superuser App from the App Drawer
Get into settings (the wrench icon in the upper right of the screen)
Select Su binary under the General section towards the bottom of the list
Select Update
Your device is now rooted and all set.
How to video (YouTube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Soapch0c5U
Thanks again to qbking77 for the instructions video!
P.S. If you are a developer or I have used some of your material and/or you feel you should be credited, please let me know and I will update this post.
Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ is in the works as more questions roll in so I'll do my best to keep it updated.
Q: Odin failed! What do I do!?
A: Try plugging your USB cable into a different USB port on your computer and/or try a different USB cable (Odin's picky about the cable). The drivers may install again; if so, wait for them to finish. After that, verify that the device shows as Added in Odin again and click start again. If that still fails, try unchecking F. Reset Time box and removing any MicroSD card you have in the device, plug the device into (yet another) USB port and try again.
Q: Will these instructions work for other US (LTE) versions of the GS3?
A: I have not personally tested this method on any other versions of the GS3 but uoY_redruM and carrrnuttt (and others) have confirmed that this method works for the T-Mobile version as well. It should in theory also work for the AT&T and Verizon versions, though that's unconfirmed at this point.
Q: Ok, so I've got Root. What now?
A: That's entirely up to you. Root allows a near endless amount of customizatoin, but some of the most commonly sought after benefits of Root are these:
Root Only applications. These allow you to simply do more with your phone or tweak the way it functions. Some that I personally recommend are:
Titanium Backup and its Pro Key => For making backups of your apps, app data and system data and uninstalling or freezing Bloatware.
Quick Boot => For booting drectily to recovery or Download Mode (listed as Bootloader in the App)
Removing Bloatware => I recommend Titanium Backup for this
Loading custom ROMs. There aren't many floating around just yet, but I expect that'll change soon as the ball gets rolling.
Excellent write-up. Thanks. Now can we install custom roms from other forums or do we have to specifically wait for any to come up here.
Great write up! very easy and simple
daniel06gt said:
Excellent write-up. Thanks. Now can we install custom roms from other forums or do we have to specifically wait for any to come up here.
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You should wait for any specific Sprint Galaxy S3 ROMs that get posted if you want to ROM your phone. I'm sure some will be popping up by the end of the weekend so I wouldn't expect that you'll have to wait too long
Excellent write up, though I don't see the difference in methods; maybe because I speed read it but if you follow noobnl's method, you basically do the same thing, minus the adb to set the permissions, though if you install busybox, its the same goal. Again great because some people are afraid of adb.
Very nice work... I'll get a how to video going very soon!
(repost, sorry)
Great write-up! Thanks for taking the time to do this.
Thanks for writing this up!
teh roxxorz said:
Excellent write up, though I don't see the difference in methods; maybe because I speed read it but if you follow noobnl's method, you basically do the same thing, minus the adb to set the permissions, though if you install busybox, its the same goal. Again great because some people are afraid of adb.
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Yes, this and noobl's method are pretty much the same, the main reason for this post is to put the method into an easy-to-read step-by-step format that's easy for beginners to follow. Remember, we were all beginners at some point
I come from HTC so Odin is new to me, this guide is little more friendly than noobl's method. Although either would suffice this is just pretty clearly laid out.
Look forward to root.
Very nice and simple
Thank you. Now let the games begin....
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[...]Remember, we were all beginners at some point
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While I expect a fair amount of carry-overs from Sprint Epic's and Epic Touch's, I also expect a large influx of excited users who haven't used a Galaxy S phone before.
:highfive:
How to video is done! Just have to compile and upload it
qbking77 said:
How to video is done! Just have to compile and upload it
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Always on the ball qbking77 gotta add galaxy s 3 to your signature now =)
teh roxxorz said:
Excellent write up, though I don't see the difference in methods; maybe because I speed read it but if you follow noobnl's method, you basically do the same thing, minus the adb to set the permissions, though if you install busybox, its the same goal. Again great because some people are afraid of adb.
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I hate adb that shiit is tedious LOL
tj.iscool said:
I hate adb that shiit is tedious LOL
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You can always script a bat file or two, saves always rewriting commands.
tj.iscool said:
I hate adb that shiit is tedious LOL
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I actually prefer adb over one click roots.
Something about seeing what your doing and sense of accomplishment lol
cypher_zero said:
Yes, this and noobl's method are pretty much the same, the main reason for this post is to put the method into an easy-to-read step-by-step format that's easy for beginners to follow. Remember, we were all beginners at some point
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No qualms there, just making sure I didn't miss anything. Though you are right, it may be hard for a beginner to follow noob's more experienced cut throat guide. Kudos.
Note: This is an old phone. It's no longer being supported by Samsung, and I see that nobody is selling this phone except for eBay or Amazon. I also have a new phone now and my Discover is simply sitting there for me to have fun with. I won't be actively developing for this phone. However, I will provide support with any issues you may encounter. This thread will be kept here for future reference if anyone needs help.
Update (2022): I am no longer using Android. This is my last update here.Copies of the relevant files are shared in this google drive link:
SGH740M Root Files - Google Drive
drive.google.com
Please thank Ivdoan he is the mastermind behind finding and implementing root for this phone.
Thanks to JohnnyGalto for giving us updated CWM, TWRP, and Partition Tables!
THIS THREAD IS INTENDED TO USE ONLY FOR THE SGH-S730M, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PHONE. I CANNOT CONFIRM THAT IT WILL WORK ON ANY OTHER SGH-S730 VARIANTS, SO USE THIS THREAD AT YOUR OWN RISK. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DATA LOSS, OR BRICKING THAT IS A RESULT FROM YOU CHOOSING TO ROOT. HOWEVER, IF YOU SOFT BRICK YOUR PHONE, IT CAN BE FIXED VIA CLOCKWORK RECOVERY. WARNING ABOUT USING ODIN: IF YOU ARE A NOOB, ONLY CLICK ON THE BUTTONS I TELL YOU TO CLICK, AND NOTHING ELSE. I ACCIDENTALLY SOFT BRICKED MY PHONE BECAUSE I HIT THE WRONG BUTTON WHILE USING ODIN - AND DONT WANT YOU TO DO THE SAME THING. AND LASTLY, ROOTING AND MODDING THIS PHONE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. SINCE THERE IS NO OFFICIAL WAY TO RETURN TO STOCK, ONCE YOU MODIFY YOUR PHONE: YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN FATE!
IF YOU HAVE THE 730G VARIANT (Tracfone, Net10), GO HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47417608
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Issues and Bugs (Known Problems)
Okay, with deodexing - sometimes the SamsungIME.apk in the /system/app directory can be a pain to deal with! I put a warning in my deodex CWR script that tells about this issue. It does seem to correct itself overtime, so I am not too worried at the moment (but still very annoyed).
Also, it seems that many users have been experiencing strange battery problems (such as the phone suddenly losing half of its charge in 3 minutes). I hope it is an software issue (correctable), or just a battery issue (fixable), rather than a hardware issue (hard to fix).
Rooting, Custom Recovery, and Unbricking Guide (Everyone)
]If you want to root your phone then follow part A.
If you want to root your phone and add custom recovery then follow parts A and B.
If you have soft bricked your phone, then please complete all steps outlined below (if not already done yet).
The tutorial is done on a Windows computer and is meant for a Windows computer. Steps will vary slightly or tremendously if it is done on any other OS.
Part A - Rooting the SGH-S730m
1. Download and install UnlockRoot Free on your PC. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO INSTALL BLOATWARE!!! PLEASE READ SETUP INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!!
2. Download and Install Samsung USB Drivers. If it prompts you to reboot for any reason, then reboot your Computer.
3. After all of this is over, you have to prepare yourself for the hardest part of this whole process, and maybe the most complicated dilemma you will ever face in the entirety of your lives.
4. Turn on your phone if it isn't already. Wait for the phone to fully boot.
5. Plug your phone into the computer via USB.
6. Run UnlockRoot on your computer and click the "Root" Button (when it prompts you to install bloatware apps on your device, say no).
DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR PHONE UNTIL UnlockRoot SAYS IT IS OK TO DO SO!!!!
Congratulations, you have should now have a rooted SGH-730m in proximity to your hands! :fingers-crossed:
How to verify your 730M is rooted
If by any reason, you feel unsure as to if your phone is actually rooted or not:
Install a root checking app.
These apps will tell you if your phone has root access or not.
Try Root Checker from the Google Play Store.
Install a terminal emulation app.
In these apps, type the command "su" (without quotes). If you get "permission denied" you have not rooted your device. If it prompts you for root privileges (ie a popup appears) then your device is rooted!
Try Terminal Emulator from the Google Play Store.
If you are a n00b (like me occasionally), and you fail to understand why something works, or, the exact opposite: Don't worry! You probably thought the auxiliary headphone jack was the USB port, or, thought you should unplug your phone early, despite me warning you not to do that. That's okay, you can get it fixed.
Part B - Installing a Custom Recovery
If you are not already acquainted with the idea of Custom Android Recovery, don’t be afraid. It allows developers, tweakers and noobs alike to backup, restore, fix, and to install custom ROMs and Kernels designed specifically for their device. It becomes extremely useful, because it allows people to remove “soft bricks†from their devices (which occurs when someone flashes data to the wrong device, or wrong parts of the device respectively).
I know you probably just want to not read this stuff anyways But I need to pay tribute to the developers Ivdoan and JohnnyGalto for there amazing work at compiling these custom binaries for the Samsung Galaxy Discover. Thanks guys.
So, lets get started – shall we?
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YOU MUST ROOT YOUR PHONE BEFORE YOU DO THIS!!!!!
1. Download either the SGH_S730M.CWM_6.0.3.1.custom.recovery.tar.zip or the SGH_S730M.TWRP_2.5.0.0.custom.recovery.tar.zip file, and extract its contents to your desktop (if you don’t know what a desktop is, then please leave. You will probably break your device).
Just to clarify for those noobs out there: CWR stands for “ClockWork Recovery†and TWRP stands for “Team Win Recovery Projectâ€. They both are custom recoveries, and basically do the same thing. Personally, I would recommend the CWR for people that just want simplicity, and the TWRP for people that want more appeal. TWRP for this device is still under development, so be careful!
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2. Then, download the Odin Flashing Program attached to this post. Extract its contents to wherever you find necessary.
DO NOT MESS WITH ODIN! IT IS NOT A TOY! IT CAN BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Odin, is a flashing tool. It is not made to be user friendly, and is meant for people who know how to use it. I will be very blunt by saying that I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU NOT DOING EXACTLY WHAT I TELL YOU! PROCEED WITH CAUTION!
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3. Right Click on Odin, and click “Run as Administrator†(if available).
4. CLICK ON THE PDA BUTTON
5. When the file window appears, browse to the desktop directory (your desktop) and select either the S730M-CWR.tar.md5 or the S730M-TWRP.tar.md5 (depending on what version you downloaded).
6. Now shutdown your phone. Plug your phone into your computer. Boot into download mode by turning on the phone (release the power button as the phone vibrates) and holding the lower volume button and home key. Follow the instructions (press the upper volume button) to continue with download mode.
7. If your phone has been detected by Odin, the proceed.
8. Inside of Odin, press the Start button.
DO NOT DISCONNECT, UNPLUG, PLAY WITH ANY BUTTONS, OR CLICK ANYTHING ON EITHER THE PHONE OR COMPUTER UNTIL ODIN HAS FINISHED FLASHING CLOCKWORK RECOVERY ON YOUR PHONE.
8. To boot into clockwork recovery, hold down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
That should be IT! :highfive:
Part C - Soft Brick Recovery (CWM Recovery Only!)
YOU MUST HAVE A MICRO SD CARD WITH AT LEAST 400 MB OF FREE STORAGE SPACE TO DO THIS!
build.prop restore script
You need busybox installed on your phone in order to use this script! If you dont have busybox, it wont work.
If you messed up your build.prop file (If you did, then you will know that you did), then you can use this script to restore you build.prop file to the original stock format.
1. Download the build.prop restore script, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Place the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro SD Card.
3. Remove the SD card from the computer, and turn off the SGH-S730M.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro SD card into the phone. It should be named SGH-S730M CWR stock build.prop.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see install zip from sdcard as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, click the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the choose zip from sdcard option, and click the power button.
8. If you placed the zip file exactly where I told you to: you should see SGH-S730M CWR stock build.prop as an item. Scroll down to the file and click the power button. Then, when it prompts you to "Confirm Install", scroll down to "Yes - install".
9. Press the power button.
WAIT FOR THE PHONE TO BE 100% DONE EXECUTING THE SCRIP! YOU COULD MESS UP THE PHONE. DO NOT TURN OFF THE PHONE.
Full Restore (If all else fails)
To reduce confusion, please remove any backups that you may already have (which would be funny, you wouldnt have to do this anyways).
1. Download the rooted stock CWM Recovery Image (.zip) from here, to your device (preferably a computer). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677332
2. Extract ALL of the contents of the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro SD Card. The folder should be named "clockworkrecovery".
3. Remove the SD card from the computer, and turn off the SGH-S730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro SD card into the phone.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see backup and restore as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, hit the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the restore option, and click the power button.
8. If you extracted the zip file the exact way I told you to: you should see a menu option. If you didn't do what I told you to, you may see "No files found". If it says "cant mound /sd" (or something similar), you probably have a bad SD Card, or, forgot to put it in correctly.
9. Press the power button.
WAIT FOR THE PHONE TO BE 100% DONE RESTORING YOUR BACKUP TO THE PHONE! YOU COULD HARD BRICK THE PHONE (BECAUSE CWM RECOVERY WRITES TO THE BOOTLOADER). DO NOT TURN OFF THE PHONE. THE PHONE IS NOT FROZEN IF IT WONT RESPOND FOR A WHILE.
10. If you did this correctly, you should have a rooted, and restored SGH-S730m!
Part E - Removing that annoying triangle from the boot sequence
Use the triangleaway script in the attatchments. (triangleaway.zip)
It resets flash counter and resets binary status to official.
Might have to do a factory reset to return current status to official.
Boot your phone into recovery mode
Extract triangleaway.sh from the zip file.
Open up ADB Shell
push triangleaway.sh /tmp
chmod 755 triangleaway.sh
execute triangleaway.sh
Reboot Phone.
Overclocking and Modding (DEVELOPERS ONLY)
SYSTEM MODS
If you don't know what you are doing, then, please don't read any further. its for your own good
The CSC directory can be deleted (and the files in the main /system directory that are associated with it). It does not affect the phone at all. Also, If you go to /system/etc/feature_default.xml you can change the phones features. So far, I have done many tweaks to the Messaging, Phone, Settings, People (Contacts) and Lock screen of the phone! If you are a developer (or tweaker like me), you should be able to enable/disable whatever you like using the feature_default.xml.
Overclocking
FitAmp has made a overclocking script for 1GHz (1000MHz). There is quite a noticeable difference in response, but, the phone still tends to lag a bit. File is attatched to the thread (S730M-OC-1000MHz.zip)
Custom ROMs
Custom ROMS by atmu5fear. All flashable ZIPs. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2677332
I'm also making one for the Discover. It should be coming soon.
Please click :good: if it works for you!
Where can I find the OC script? Thanks
evertking said:
Where can I find the OC script? Thanks
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The Script it attached to this post.
Procedures (using ADB)
put boot.img on sdcard:
adb push boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
Then, from adbshell:
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
then reboot device.
shifattk said:
the op of this post decided to dump this thread and developing, so i decided to take over & repost this, as requested by the op.
I will also organize and add more of my stuff. That might take at least a week or so since everything is a mess right now, but i will do it.
***** original thread is here *****
please thank ivdoan he is the mastermind behind finding and implementing root for this phone.
Thanks to johnnygalto for giving us updated cwm, twrp, and partition tables!
issues and bugs (known problems)[
okay, with deodexing - sometimes the samsungime.apk in the /system/app directory can be a pain to deal with! I put a warning in my deodex cwr script that tells about this issue. It does seem to correct itself overtime, so i am not too worried at the moment (but still very annoyed).
Also, it seems that many users have been experiencing strange battery problems (such as the phone suddenly losing half of its charge in 3 minutes). I hope it is an software issue (correctable), or just a battery issue (fixable), rather than a hardware issue (hard to fix).
rooting, custom recovery, and unbricking guide (everyone)
if you want to root your phone then follow part a.
If you want to root your phone and add custom recovery then follow parts a and b.
If you have soft bricked your phone, then please complete all steps outlined below (if not already done yet).
The tutorial is done on a windows computer and is meant for a windows computer. Steps will vary slightly or tremendously if it is done on any other os.
part a - rooting the sgh-s730m
1. Download and install unlockroot free on your pc. You do not have to install bloatware!!! Please read setup instructions carefully!!!
2. Download and install samsung usb drivers. If it prompts you to reboot for any reason, then reboot your computer.
3. After all of this is over, you have to prepare yourself for the hardest part of this whole process, and maybe the most complicated dilemma you will ever face in the entirety of your lives.
4. Turn on your phone if it isn't already. Wait for the phone to fully boot.
5. Plug your phone into the computer via usb.
6. Run unlockroot on your computer and click the "root" button (when it prompts you to install bloatware apps on your device, say no).
do not unplug your phone until unlockroot says it is ok to do so!!!!
congratulations, you have should now have a rooted sgh-730m in proximity to your hands! :fingers-crossed:
how to verify your 730m is rooted if by any reason, you feel unsure as to if your phone is actually rooted or not:
install a root checking app.
these apps will tell you if your phone has root access or not.
Try root checker from the google play store.
install a terminal emulation app.
in these apps, type the command "su" (without quotes). If you get "permission denied" you have not rooted your device. If it prompts you for root privileges (ie a popup appears) then your device is rooted!
Try terminal emulator from the google play store.
If you are a n00b (like me occasionally), and you fail to understand why something works, or, the exact opposite: Don't worry! You probably thought the auxiliary headphone jack was the usb port, or, thought you should unplug your phone early, despite me warning you not to do that. That's okay, you can get it fixed.
part b - installing a custom recovery
you must root your phone before you do this!!!!!
1. Download either the sgh_s730m.cwm_6.0.3.1.custom.recovery.tar.zip or the sgh_s730m.twrp_2.5.0.0.custom.recovery.tar.zip file, and extract its contents to your desktop (if you don’t know what a desktop is, then please leave. You will probably break your device).
2. Then, download the odin flashing program attached to this post. Extract its contents to wherever you find necessary.
3. Right click on odin, and click “run as administrator†(if available).
4. Click on the pda button
5. When the file window appears, browse to the desktop directory (your desktop) and select either the s730m-cwr.tar.md5 or the s730m-twrp.tar.md5 (depending on what version you downloaded).
6. Now shutdown your phone. Plug your phone into your computer. Boot into download mode by turning on the phone (release the power button as the phone vibrates) and holding the lower volume button and home key. Follow the instructions (press the upper volume button) to continue with download mode.
7. If your phone has been detected by odin, the proceed.
8. Inside of odin, press the start button.
do not disconnect, unplug, play with any buttons, or click anything on either the phone or computer until odin has finished flashing clockwork recovery on your phone.
8. To boot into clockwork recovery, hold down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
That should be it! :highfive:
part c - soft brick recovery (cwm recovery only!)
you must have a micro sd card with at least 400 mb of free storage space to do this!
build.prop restore script
you need busybox installed on your phone in order to use this script! If you dont have busybox, it wont work.
if you messed up your build.prop file (if you did, then you will know that you did), then you can use this script to restore you build.prop file to the original stock format.
1. Download the build.prop restore script, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Place the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro sd card.
3. Remove the sd card from the computer, and turn off the sgh-s730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro sd card into the phone. It should be named sgh-s730m cwr stock build.prop.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see install zip from sdcard as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, click the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the choose zip from sdcard option, and click the power button.
8. If you placed the zip file exactly where i told you to: You should see sgh-s730m cwr stock build.prop as an item. Scroll down to the file and click the power button. Then, when it prompts you to "confirm install", scroll down to "yes - install".
9. Press the power button.
wait for the phone to be 100% done executing the scrip! You could mess up the phone. Do not turn off the phone.
full restore (if all else fails)
to reduce confusion, please remove any backups that you may already have (which would be funny, you wouldnt have to do this anyways).
1. Download the rooted stock cwm recovery image (.zip) i made from here, to your device (preferably a computer).
2. Extract all of the contents of the zip file to the root (/) directory of your micro sd card. The folder should be named "clockworkrecovery".
3. Remove the sd card from the computer, and turn off the sgh-s730m.
4. Remove the back plating from the phone, and insert the micro sd card into the phone.
5. After putting the phone back together, boot into recovery by holding down the upper volume and power key until the first vibration, then just hold the volume key.
6. Using the volume buttons as scrolling keys, scroll down using the lower volume until you see backup and restore as highlighted text. Using the power key as the enter button, hit the power button.
7. Then, also using the volume keys, scroll down to the restore option, and click the power button.
8. If you extracted the zip file the exact way i told you to: You should see a menu option. If you didn't do what i told you to, you may see "no files found". If it says "cant mound /sd" (or something similar), you probably have a bad sd card, or, forgot to put it in correctly.
9. Press the power button.
wait for the phone to be 100% done restoring your backup to the phone! You could hard brick the phone (because cwm recovery writes to the bootloader). Do not turn off the phone. The phone is not frozen if it wont respond for a while.
10. If you did this correctly, you should have a rooted, and restored sgh-s730m!
part d - soft brick recovery (twrp recovery only!)coming soon..
part e - removing that annoying triangle from the boot sequence..to a thread near you! (it's already here. I'm just organizing them so it is easier to understand and to use)
deodexing, overclocking and modding (developers only)
deodexing you rom
you must have a micro sd card with at least 100 mb of free storage space to do this!
so, after some work (and tons of patience), i managed to make a deodexed version of this phone. So, ive made a deodex script for cwr, that will remove you old /system/app and /system/framework directories, and makes new ones, with the new deodexed files.*
now, since this is considered a more "advanced" tweak, i am not going to post a step-by-step guide on how to do this.
Why? Well, if you really needed instructions to do this: You probably shouldn't be doing it anyways!
For developers: Make sure you have busybox installed, then install the zip here via cwr (its easy to see what file it is). Remember to wipe dalvik cache. There are some temporary bugs with the samsungime.apk, which wont work right for a while. Mysteriously though, the problem corrects itself after some time using the phone. Reply your findings!
For noobs: Don't do this, it will just make no difference, and i honestly don't feel like solving problems that don't need to be solved (or, ones due to illiteracy). Wait until you know what you are doing (and what an odex file is), then try this yourself.
system mods
if you don't know what you are doing, then, please don't read any further. Its for your own good
the csc directory can be deleted (and the files in the main /system directory that are associated with it). It does not affect the phone at all.
Also, if you go to /system/etc/feature_default.xml you can change the phones features. So far, i have done many tweaks to the messaging, phone, settings, people (contacts) and lock screen of the phone! If you are a devleloper (or tweaker like me), you should be able to enable/disable whatever you like using the feature_default.xml.
overclocking
fitamp has made a overclocking script for 1ghz (1000mhz). There is quite a noticeable difference in response, but, the phone still tends to lag a bit. File is attatched to the thread (s730m-oc-1000mhz.zip)
please click :good: If it works for you!
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and where is the odin did you the number
thanks
manuelelitaliano said:
and where is the odin did you the number
thanks
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Hi there,
Sorry for the late reply. I've been quite busy lately.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
^ That thread has the downloads for Odin.
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Hey guys,
have we found a way to fix my problem with the phone, I still have no access to download, recovery, normal boot and it stays on for 7 secs max. This has ocured because I flashed the wrong file to modem. Let me know as I want to start working on development again.
camvar97 said:
Hey guys,
it stays on for 7 secs max.
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^ That, to me looks like the battery is not charged (unless I am wrong).
camvar97 said:
Hey guys,
... I still have no access to download, recovery, normal boot and it stays on for 7 secs max. ... This has ocured because I flashed the wrong file to modem.
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I've searched around a bit, and the best option would be to send it for repair IMO.
shifattk said:
^ That, to me looks like the battery is not charged (unless I am wrong).
I've searched around a bit, and the best option would be to send it for repair IMO.
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as for the battery thats what samsung says might be the problem and that i need a new one
SGH-730G Users ONLY
Here is a thread I started this morning about the SGH-730G (Tracfone, Net10, Straight Talk) variant of the Discover. I created this thread so there wouldn't be confusions due to the slight differences between the 730G and the 730M variants. Right now there is a root method listed, and I am working on an Odin flashable recovery from soft brick. I will also be posting things that I have figured out so far, and in the next day or so a full deodexed version of the stock firmware. Coming later will be a custom rom. If anyone in this thread has dev experience and has the 730M variant, PM me about this custom rom as I would like to make it compatible with both versions of the phone but will have to work out the differences between the two to make it fully compatible. New thread for the 730G - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47417608
TheGeekyNimrod said:
Here is a thread I started this morning about the SGH-730G (Tracfone, Net10, Straight Talk) variant of the Discover. I created this thread so there wouldn't be confusions due to the slight differences between the 730G and the 730M variants. Right now there is a root method listed, and I am working on an Odin flashable recovery from soft brick. I will also be posting things that I have figured out so far, and in the next day or so a full deodexed version of the stock firmware. Coming later will be a custom rom. If anyone in this thread has dev experience and has the 730M variant, PM me about this custom rom as I would like to make it compatible with both versions of the phone but will have to work out the differences between the two to make it fully compatible. New thread for the 730G - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47417608
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I've added a link to your thread to the original post such that people don't get confused and/or break their phones. Thank you fore making the thread.
shifattk said:
I've added a link to your thread to the original post such that people don't get confused and/or break their phones. Thank you fore making the thread.
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Word. I know some people were confused in another thread. Root methods are basically the same but there are structual differences between them when it comes to mounting points for restore and such. Thanks for addinthe link to the OP. I'll go back in a few and add a link here in my OP for the same purpose.
Does anyone know how to carrier unlock for this phone yet.
question?when i try to install CMW it keeps failing nand rite mode and restarting! any solution or different ay to try,still showing stock recovery but rooted!
Hello guys is there any way to unroot??? thanks
alexandros050 said:
Hello guys is there any way to unroot??? thanks
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You can use unlockroot software to unroot.
I tested rooted and unrooted.
x1745 said:
You can use unlockroot software to unroot.
I tested rooted and unrooted.
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Ok thank you very much for your reply
Take a look at This, I've created a flashable zip that both roots the phone and installs the overclock kernel found in this thread. Thought you might be interested
edit: I also just posted a flashable stock rom here. it's deodexed, rooted, and overclocked.
Restl3ss said:
Take a look at This, I've created a flashable zip that both roots the phone and installs the overclock kernel found in this thread. Thought you might be interested
edit: I also just posted a flashable stock rom here. it's deodexed, rooted, and overclocked.
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I tried flashing your ROM, get error status 255, installation aborted...
shifattk said:
The Script it attached to this post.
Procedures (using ADB)
put boot.img on sdcard:
adb push boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
Then, from adbshell:
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
then reboot device.
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Phone wont boot past samsung logo after this. Followed your instructions exactly
atmu5fear said:
Phone wont boot past samsung logo after this. Followed your instructions exactly
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Did you make a CWM backup before doing it? If you did, boot into CWM recovery and flash the recovery package.
Hello all XDA Developers and site visitors,
I recently picked up a Junsun A931 Rear View Mirror on AliExpress and didn't see any forums on it. So, I decided to write my own about how I managed to gain root and install Magisk. Links to all the files will be included.
This works for Junsun's A930/A931 with Android 5.1. The process will probably work for other Rear view Mirrors with MTK chips, you will need to have access to the boot.img and scatter file for your device.
**Disclaimer: Proceed at your own risk! Although this worked for me without issues, there is always a chance of bricking your devices/making your device unusable. I am not responsible for your device(s).
Instructions:
1. Install MTK Drivers provided.
**I only have the ones for Windows. Mac/Linux, I couldn't find any MTK drivers for you.
**If you have trouble installing drivers, try turning off "signed drivers" in Windows Recovery.
2. Attach device to computer via USB cable.
3. If computer doesn't recognize device when it's fully booted:
-Go to "Set Up"
-Slide over to "Other" tab
-Scroll down to "Version"
-Click on "Version" until it brings up a menu (Same principle as Developer Mode, except it pop's up a menu)
-Click on "USB Host"
-Select "USB Device" (the one that has "adb" in the description)
**If this doesn't work, then try switching USB ports on your computer. It only ever works on my USB 3.0 ports.
4. Install Kingoroot on PC.
5. Launch Kingoroot and let it recognize your device, then click "Root."
** This is only a temporary root. It will reset every time you shutdown/restart. If that's what you want, stop here. Otherwise, continue on.
PERMANENT ROOT:
6. Open your choice of ADB on your PC. (I used Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
-Type "adb devices" to see if your devices is recognized and listed.
-Type "adb install [location of magisk.apk on computer]"
**replace "[location of magisk.apk on computer]" with location of magisk.apk (provided in RootPack.zip). This can be done by just dragging the file into adb or you can type the address from Windows Explorer.
-Type "adb push [location of boot.img for device] /sdcard/download"
**replace "[location of boot.img for device]" with location of boot.img for YOUR DEVICE. USING A BOOT.IMG FOR A DIFFERENT DEVICE WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN YOUR DEVICE BEING BRICKED!!! That being said, I have provided the software for Junsun A930/A931 for Android 5.1. If you have a different device, you will need the boot.img for it.
-Type "adb install [location of file explorer apk]" or install an file explorer from the Playstore, etc.
**replace "[location of file explorer apk]" with file explorer of your choice. I used ES Explorer.
7. Now open Magisk on the Rear View Mirror. (Make sure you're either connected to WiFi or Data)
**Be sure to grant it SuperUser Permission from Kingo SuperUser.
- Click "Install" next to "Magisk is not installed"
- Click "Install" on propt that pops up
- Choose "Select and patch a file" option.
- Scroll down and click on Es Explorer (or the file explorer you chose)
- Now go into the "download" folder and click the "boot.img"
- Click the option "File way"
**The "Normal Android Way" option kept failing for me.
- Let this complete.
8. Go back into ADB on the PC
- Type 'adb pull "sdcard/download/magisk_patched.img" C:/Downloads'
**You can replace "C:/Downloads" with whatever location you want to pull the file to on your computer.
9. Launch SP Flash Tool on your PC (provided in RootPack.zip)
-Load Scatter File by clicking the "Scatter-loading" button next to "Scatter-loading File" in the "Download" tab.
**This can be found in the firmware that I've provided, IF you have the Junsun A930/A931. If you have a different device, load the scatter file for it, instead.
-Now unclick all the boxes.
-Now click the box for "location" on the "boot" aisle.
-Select the "magisk_patched.img" that we just made from C:/Downloads or wherever you saved yours. Click "Open."
-It should have now have put the location of your "magisk_patched.img" file in the "location" box and the box next to the "boot" aisle should now be selected again (If not, make sure it is. Also, that it is the only one selected)
-Now click on the "Download" button (with the Green Arrow) at the top.
-Hold the home button the Rear View Mirror and click "Restart" (be sure to keep the mirror connect to the computer via USB)
-Now let the bar at the bottom finish.
-When it's done, there will be a pop-up that says "Download OK"
-Your device will restart
10. In your Mirror, launch Magisk Manager.
-Congratulations! The Magisk Installed option should now be green and you should have permaroot! Enjoy!
**You can now uninstall Kingo SuperUser.
Links:
Root Pack: https://drive.google.com/open?id=11poc-Pr30J_aPmhVJktuqZx1H9fkX371
Firmware: https://drive.google.com/open?id=19zUz_piQ6aiO_uGCQTmKpC9ErAR5-4xZ
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE DEVELOPERS AT MAGISK, KINGOROOT, MINIMAL ADB AND FASTBOOT, MTK DRIVERS, SP FLASH TOOL, XDA, AND EVERYONE ElSE WHO ATTRIBUTED TO THIS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS USED! IF THIS WAS HELPFUL, BE SURE TO THANK ALL OF THEM!
great tutorial, really appreciate it
locale?
Thanks
seeing the A930P mt6735 root here, reboot after root language becomes us and timezone becomes China
I think I'm back to the default, but if you change the language, time zone to Japan and then restart it, it will go back to the default again
Do you need to change settings with build props etc?
otan032 said:
Thanks
seeing the A930P mt6735 root here, reboot after root language becomes us and timezone becomes China
I think I'm back to the default, but if you change the language, time zone to Japan and then restart it, it will go back to the default again
Do you need to change settings with build props etc?
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Hmm.. could you give me some more information? Did you install Magisk or just use the temporary root with KingoRoot?
You could probably edit the build.prop to get the correct results by changing the "en" to "jp" for Japanese (or the whatever region). However, I'm not sure why yours is resetting to default after reboot? Mine always retains the settings after restarting. So if you could give me a little more information, I'll see if I can figure out what's the problem.
Great write up! Thank you.
I ended up picking a diff model Junsun /w 2gb RAM and am having issues with the USB port:
aliexpress : /item/32844242296.html
It won't recognize any USB devices, so assuming the drivers are missing or it's disabled permanently somehow. This unit is not powered thru USB port, there are separate 12v +/- to hardwire in. I've tried multiple USB cables as well.
I tried USB sticks for storage, but my actual intent is to hook up a USB DAB+ antenna like I'm using on another vehicle's Android
HeadUnit:
aliexpress: item/33003465623.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ad74c4dUcy6j9
I just need basic USB drivers and 5V output on the USB port, any ideas on how to get this working or add drivers onto the existing ROM etc.?
Thanks!
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Hello all XDA Developers and site visitors,
I recently picked up a Junsun A931 Rear View Mirror on AliExpress and didn't see any forums on it. So, I decided to write my own about how I managed to gain root and install Magisk. Links to all the files will be included.
This works for Junsun's A930/A931 with Android 5.1. The process will probably work for other Rear view Mirrors with MTK chips, you will need to have access to the boot.img and scatter file for your device.
**Disclaimer: Proceed at your own risk! Although this worked for me without issues, there is always a chance of bricking your devices/making your device unusable. I am not responsible for your device(s).
Instructions:
1. Install MTK Drivers provided.
**I only have the ones for Windows. Mac/Linux, I couldn't find any MTK drivers for you.
**If you have trouble installing drivers, try turning off "signed drivers" in Windows Recovery.
2. Attach device to computer via USB cable.
3. If computer doesn't recognize device when it's fully booted:
-Go to "Set Up"
-Slide over to "Other" tab
-Scroll down to "Version"
-Click on "Version" until it brings up a menu (Same principle as Developer Mode, except it pop's up a menu)
-Click on "USB Host"
-Select "USB Device" (the one that has "adb" in the description)
**If this doesn't work, then try switching USB ports on your computer. It only ever works on my USB 3.0 ports.
4. Install Kingoroot on PC.
5. Launch Kingoroot and let it recognize your device, then click "Root."
** This is only a temporary root. It will reset every time you shutdown/restart. If that's what you want, stop here. Otherwise, continue on.
PERMANENT ROOT:
6. Open your choice of ADB on your PC. (I used Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
-Type "adb devices" to see if your devices is recognized and listed.
-Type "adb install [location of magisk.apk on computer]"
**replace "[location of magisk.apk on computer]" with location of magisk.apk (provided in RootPack.zip). This can be done by just dragging the file into adb or you can type the address from Windows Explorer.
-Type "adb push [location of boot.img for device] /sdcard/download"
**replace "[location of boot.img for device]" with location of boot.img for YOUR DEVICE. USING A BOOT.IMG FOR A DIFFERENT DEVICE WILL MOST LIKELY RESULT IN YOUR DEVICE BEING BRICKED!!! That being said, I have provided the software for Junsun A930/A931 for Android 5.1. If you have a different device, you will need the boot.img for it.
-Type "adb install [location of file explorer apk]" or install an file explorer from the Playstore, etc.
**replace "[location of file explorer apk]" with file explorer of your choice. I used ES Explorer.
7. Now open Magisk on the Rear View Mirror. (Make sure you're either connected to WiFi or Data)
**Be sure to grant it SuperUser Permission from Kingo SuperUser.
- Click "Install" next to "Magisk is not installed"
- Click "Install" on propt that pops up
- Choose "Select and patch a file" option.
- Scroll down and click on Es Explorer (or the file explorer you chose)
- Now go into the "download" folder and click the "boot.img"
- Click the option "File way"
**The "Normal Android Way" option kept failing for me.
- Let this complete.
8. Go back into ADB on the PC
- Type 'adb pull "sdcard/download/magisk_patched.img" C:/Downloads'
**You can replace "C:/Downloads" with whatever location you want to pull the file to on your computer.
9. Launch SP Flash Tool on your PC (provided in RootPack.zip)
-Load Scatter File by clicking the "Scatter-loading" button next to "Scatter-loading File" in the "Download" tab.
**This can be found in the firmware that I've provided, IF you have the Junsun A930/A931. If you have a different device, load the scatter file for it, instead.
-Now unclick all the boxes.
-Now click the box for "location" on the "boot" aisle.
-Select the "magisk_patched.img" that we just made from C:/Downloads or wherever you saved yours. Click "Open."
-It should have now have put the location of your "magisk_patched.img" file in the "location" box and the box next to the "boot" aisle should now be selected again (If not, make sure it is. Also, that it is the only one selected)
-Now click on the "Download" button (with the Green Arrow) at the top.
-Hold the home button the Rear View Mirror and click "Restart" (be sure to keep the mirror connect to the computer via USB)
-Now let the bar at the bottom finish.
-When it's done, there will be a pop-up that says "Download OK"
-Your device will restart
10. In your Mirror, launch Magisk Manager.
-Congratulations! The Magisk Installed option should now be green and you should have permaroot! Enjoy!
**You can now uninstall Kingo SuperUser.
Links:
**I am unable to add links due to how new my account is. For the files as of now, search "[Root] Junsun Android 5.1 Rear View Mirror A930/A931 " on YouTube and all the links are in the description. I will update here as soon as time allows.
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE DEVELOPERS AT MAGISK, KINGOROOT, MINIMAL ADB AND FASTBOOT, MTK DRIVERS, SP FLASH TOOL, XDA, AND EVERYONE ElSE WHO ATTRIBUTED TO THIS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS USED! IF THIS WAS HELPFUL, BE SURE TO THANK ALL OF THEM!
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Also, just adding more info to my post above.
I've tried contacting Junsun directly and thru AliExpress, they weren't helpful and just advised this feature isn't supported.
Apparently the USB port can be used for flashing firmware, but no other information.
rochbaz said:
Great write up! Thank you.
I ended up picking a diff model Junsun /w 2gb RAM and am having issues with the USB port:
aliexpress : /item/32844242296.html
It won't recognize any USB devices, so assuming the drivers are missing or it's disabled permanently somehow. This unit is not powered thru USB port, there are separate 12v +/- to hardwire in. I've tried multiple USB cables as well.
I tried USB sticks for storage, but my actual intent is to hook up a USB DAB+ antenna like I'm using on another vehicle's Android
HeadUnit:
aliexpress: item/33003465623.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5ad74c4dUcy6j9
I just need basic USB drivers and 5V output on the USB port, any ideas on how to get this working or add drivers onto the existing ROM etc.?
Thanks!
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So MTK usually doesn't recognize in Windows the traditional way. You'll need a MTK program or the ADB/Fastboot. Since I don't have this model, I have no way to test it but I would look around the settings to see if there are some extra settings menus like developer mode. In the A930, they have extra menu by clicking the "version" and tapping it multiple times (not Android's but Junsun's custom one).
The driver's that I provide here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11poc-Pr30J_aPmhVJktuqZx1H9fkX371/view?usp=drivesdk
Should work for your model since it uses the same processor. It should be able to recognize it on start but if it doesn't recognize it when it boots up then there's probably something in settings that will enable it to. It will probably be hidden since it's most likely only for developers who were working on the rom.
Hello I've just rooted my junsun A930 alps-1.6.91 with Dr. Fone root, it showed device as ASUS A10 but rooted no problem and so far seems permanent..
Monkandi said:
Hello I've just rooted my junsun A930 alps-1.6.91 with Dr. Fone root, it showed device as ASUS A10 but rooted no problem and so far seems permanent..
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Thanks ! It works! I try many times with Kingoroot, but allways fail. My mirror is recognized as MediaTek FX. It is android 5 . Is there any options to upgrade it to newest Android version?
Hello I'm looking for upgrade or custom rom myself, if I find anything I will let you know, but we're already in the best place XDA for it to happen... Good luck
I ask on Junsun Official Store and their answer: "Our equipment cannot upgrade the system. The system is fixed in the device..." So , no solution from official.
Monkandi said:
Hello I'm looking for upgrade or custom rom myself, if I find anything I will let you know, but we're already in the best place XDA for it to happen... Good luck
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It depends on if anyone will spend the time to build an update rom or port for that device. If you send your device info, someone might end up working on it for you
nejcov said:
I ask on Junsun Official Store and their answer: "Our equipment cannot upgrade the system. The system is fixed in the device..." So , no solution from official.
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I doubt it will ever have the support for the most current Android version. Most devices like this don't receive updates from official channels and the product isn't popular enough for most developers to have it.
updating fail due to power failed
I am using 4G Junsun A930 model DVR (1GB RAM) I have lost my framework "alps.l1.mp3.v2.95_t98_v2.1.10" I try to flash "full_E08_KM_4G_9.35_WJ_EN_1.6.91" but failed. any possibility to flash my dvr or get "alps.l1.mp3.v2.95_t98_v2.1.10" framework
ajish110 said:
I am using 4G Junsun A930 model DVR (1GB RAM) I have lost my framework "alps.l1.mp3.v2.95_t98_v2.1.10" I try to flash "full_E08_KM_4G_9.35_WJ_EN_1.6.91" but failed. any possibility to flash my dvr or get "alps.l1.mp3.v2.95_t98_v2.1.10" framework
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Contact them and ask for the firmware for your device. They will most likely send you it. Flash it instead.
Then follow the steps I outlined but using the firmware they sent you instead. That is if you want root.
I requested but they are not respond
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Orginal firmware ony we can flash in mtk mt6753 chipset? No other solution? I try miracle tool it shows mt 6753 then try to read boot8 after tool auto shutdown
Do you have a picture of the back of your device?
I don't know of any other tools/methods. There's some other programs for MTK development but they won't be much help in this case. You'll need to get the stock firmware back before anything. There's no programs to find suitable software nor is there a cross-reference. There is also no custom roms for these devices. Thus, why root and Magisk integration is such a positive.
drive.google.com/file/d/1Q9v9S_F3OXGp5h-ekh_yAdtJAk246ukY/view?usp=drivesdk
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drive.google.com/file/d/1Q0Jsw5QbNm2NRsE9vPAr1nXd8_7s_dja/view?usp=drivesdk
There was no access so I requested it
Ok now added