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[Q] 2 Questions

Hi All,
2 quick questions. thanks in advance for any help
1) let's say i wanted to upgrade to a bigger sd card for more storage, could i just copy over everything to the new sd card and reboot the phone and all is well and good, even with android 2.2's built in apps2sd? or would any of my apps that are installed to sd get messed up?
2) i haven't yet rooted my g2 but i'm going to soon. i rooted my g1 in the past. i've been reading some of the guides and whatnot to get ready, but one thing i was concerned about is being able to un-root completely to stock in case i ever need to do a warranty thing. do i actually have to back up anything, or can i just download the stock image like alot of tutorials seem to say? will it all be exactly the same after going thru the process of unrooting?
thanks!
Dave

I have the same question with the SD card.
As far as the second question goes I don't think you have to worry about it to much. Most t mobile staff are not anal about it. Just don't have it booting up to cm lol
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[Q] Rooting question from newbie :)

Hi all
I have looked at the Note 2 Tool kit in the rooting section and wanted to ask a quick question, i have a note 2 on o2 in the uk, all i want to do is to root the phone but keep the standard ROM for now, will this tool kit allow me to do this, im a bit concerned as one of the options talks about "flash insecure boot image & Root phone" is this the option i need to be able to transfer apps to SD
Sorry again for the newbie question but we all have to start somewhere
Pete

peter7769 said:
Hi all
I have looked at the Note 2 Tool kit in the rooting section and wanted to ask a quick question, i have a note 2 on o2 in the uk, all i want to do is to root the phone but keep the standard ROM for now, will this tool kit allow me to do this, im a bit concerned as one of the options talks about "flash insecure boot image & Root phone" is this the option i need to be able to transfer apps to SD
Sorry again for the newbie question but we all have to start somewhere
Pete
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The insecure boot flash has nothing to do with apps2sd afaik. You must flash an insecure boot.image to obtain the enviroment to get root an be able to boot the phone.

Thanks for the reply, so will doing this alter the stock ROM? ,I want to keep that for the time being.
Pete

peter7769 said:
Thanks for the reply, so will doing this alter the stock ROM? ,I want to keep that for the time being.
Pete
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No it will not

The easiest way to root is method 1 here. Takes less than a few mins but will not be able to receive OTA so no point in keeping stock. Android Revolution is the closest Ive tried to a Custom Rom but currently Im using Omega V3 which you might like too.

Thanks for all the help & advice, much appreciated
Pete

elevation_2 said:
The easiest way to root is method 1 here. Takes less than a few mins but will not be able to receive OTA so no point in keeping stock. Android Revolution is the closest Ive tried to a Custom Rom but currently Im using Omega V3 which you might like too.
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But you can still recieve updates via kies
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Easy safe root for note 2

Looking for a good and safe or at least as safe as you can get root method. I'm running the latest android 4.1.2 and I've been reading some of the root methods mess with your camera, bluetooth and the call quality and I really don't want to mess those up my main reason for wanting to root is to get rid of samsung & at&t's bloatware any info or help is greatly appreciated.

there are endless posts and threads about this subject; you really need to search for your answers before asking a simplistic question like this..

Thanks for your help I appreciate it
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Calnshel said:
Looking for a good and safe or at least as safe as you can get root method. I'm running the latest android 4.1.2 and I've been reading some of the root methods mess with your camera, bluetooth and the call quality and I really don't want to mess those up my main reason for wanting to root is to get rid of samsung & at&t's bloatware any info or help is greatly appreciated.
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I used the Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit that can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2052779
And the video that can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6BweCW5ck8
Worked like a charm for me.

wase4711 said:
there are endless posts and threads about this subject; you really need to search for your answers before asking a simplistic question like this..
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Not just this....but READ!!
The best thing to do is to research ALL or at least a few different root methods.
Hell check out how it's done on other phones just to see how basically the same method is applied to different phones.
The toolbox is great but if you dont understand whats actaully going on
(When you figure it out youll be like wth?? Thats all it doing?)
Read, read and re-read
Should be the mantra of xda.
Im not just talkin instructions on how to "one click" either...
"But why freakboy13?"
Because when you run into issues you'll have a better understanding of whats going on, and maybe...just maybe...
Fix it on your own!!:thumbup:
Good luck and post back!!
sent from my T.A.R.T.I.S
(Time And Relative Tarts In Space)

Thanks guys for the info I did wind up using the toolkit but somehow during the process my Sd card got encrypted I believe anyways so I'mttrying to figure out how to get that fixed

Calnshel said:
Thanks guys for the info I did wind up using the toolkit but somehow during the process my Sd card got encrypted I believe anyways so I'mttrying to figure out how to get that fixed
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Did ya read through the thread first?
(especially about the part of removing kies before using? )
Which card got encypted?
You have more than one.
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(Time And Relative Tarts In Space)

No I didn't I have a bad habit of jumping into things head first I only have 1 card it a 64GB SanDisk so should I try rerooting it with Kies removed

Well on the toolkit thread it does say to remove kies before using.
So you are stock rooted correct?
And your only issue is an encrypted ext sd card
( by ninjas im guessing? ).
Are you sure its encrypted or is it corrupted?
Is your pc telling you this via password request or other dialog?
I know ive read the gs3 have issues with some 64gb cards but not gn2.
Idk
Did you format the card on the phone before you used it?
Edit: you have taken the card out and tried to read it via other means like dif phone, pc, card reader, etc. , right?
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(Time And Relative Tarts In Space)

Yes I was stock rooted but I unrooted this morning. I'm not totally sure if my card is corrupted or just encrypted my phone does read the card and I can retrieve stuff off of it I haven't taken the card out of my phone and put it in the card reader itself but I hooked my phone to my pc and it reads the card that way I have seen on another thread were a person's card was encrypted and they were able to decrypt it but for some reason I'm not able to do that I'll check out that S3 thread and see if I can figure something out I really appreciate you offering me help my last phone I rooted was an HTC inspire so I'm not totally stupid just a little bit ha ha

my galaxy note 2 is rooted... is it safe to upgrade firmware via kies.. kies detected that i have a 4.1.1 firmware and i should upgrade it to 4.1.2 firmware.. should i click update?

You will lose root if the update is taken. ..
Root and updates don't play well together. ..

agenthack said:
my galaxy note 2 is rooted... is it safe to upgrade firmware via kies.. kies detected that i have a 4.1.1 firmware and i should upgrade it to 4.1.2 firmware.. should i click update?
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If you are on a stock rom and root is all you have and if you have a STOCK recovery you are fine.
As poster above said you will loose root.
Make sure you have a stock recovery.
How do i know if I have stock recovery?
Well .... if you didnt install cwm or twrp then you should be gtg.
Easy to check though.
Just boot into recovery!
Just make sure kies properly recognizes your phone and you should be golden.
Let us know how it goes!
:thumbup:
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(Time And Relative Tarts In Space)

thanks guys... already upgraded my note 2 to 4.1.2... and its running smoothly...didnt install anything so im guessing i still have the stock rom...
after upgrading my root access is gone so i have to root it again...all is good...! just one problem..i still dont have the mobile data toggle on the notification area...i thought this upgrade would fix it..oh well..atleast i now have multi window...
:good:

I used ios for 5years. Never used an android device. Then I read 1 tutorial and bam. Rooted no issues ever. Its really hard to brick your phone.
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[Q] KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING Set Warranty Bit: kernel - post bad 4.4.2 root

I upgraded to 4.4.2 on my TMobile Galaxy S4. I did this Via KIES. Afterwards, I tried to root - and this is where things seemed to go wrong.
I used ODIN 3.185, and used T-Mobile_OUDHS-Recovery-jfltetmo and then installed ROOT_M919UVUAMDL.
Since then, I have the
KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit: kernel
Message at boot, and the Samsung Galaxy S4 logo.
I tried to use Odin to put over the top CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar
I tried also to use the SD card to update again to what I think is the stock firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50977575&postcount=49&nocache=1&z=9496224221703208
When doing an update, there were a couple of errors - but it went through. However, on reboot the same error.
Any help would be extremely appreciated.

My next try is to do the unroot steps from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335109
But hopefully someone can give some more advice before I wipe the whole thing.

Since it's a work in progress, I figure I will post as I go along.
I downloaded the 1.5gb TMB-M919UVUFNB4-20140314115123 file from the unroot link above. I then used Odin to install it... and was able to stop at step 9 - before doing the data wipe/factory restore. I can now get my phone to boot.
I am feeling so good - that I'll try to root again.

Rooted, and SuperSU instaled - all is well to this point...
Since I was fairly freaked out, hopefully this helps someone down the line (or me - since I'm fast to forget).

You tripped the Knox flag. That's all that happened. It won't affect your ability to use the phone. You didn't do anything wrong. it's normal when you root a Knox protected device.

I ran into the same issue as you on my TMobile Samsung Galaxy S4 and I wanted to say thanks for this post! It helped me get my phone restored back to the way it was and thankfully I didn't lose anything! Thanks so much!
Was wondering however.....how did you get it to root successfully after this?
I used this guide to try to root my phone
http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/05/how-root-cwm-recovery-on-galaxy-s4-gt.html
Did you use another set of steps?
Thanks in advance!
0verfiend said:
Since it's a work in progress, I figure I will post as I go along.
I downloaded the 1.5gb TMB-M919UVUFNB4-20140314115123 file from the unroot link above. I then used Odin to install it... and was able to stop at step 9 - before doing the data wipe/factory restore. I can now get my phone to boot.
I am feeling so good - that I'll try to root again.
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anoshwadia said:
I ran into the same issue as you on my TMobile Samsung Galaxy S4 and I wanted to say thanks for this post! It helped me get my phone restored back to the way it was and thankfully I didn't lose anything! Thanks so much!
Was wondering however.....how did you get it to root successfully after this?
I used this guide to try to root my phone
http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/05/how-root-cwm-recovery-on-galaxy-s4-gt.html
Did you use another set of steps?
Thanks in advance!
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That procedure is so old and outdated, you should really pay attention to what you read and the sites you visit.. Everything you need is here on XDA.. Use cf-auto root to root the phone, do whatever you want afterwards..
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Appreciate the response. I should have mentioned that I did start off at XDA. I used this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2335109
....and it led me to use that link in my previous post. I figured since it was under the forums for my device and had been stickied, it would work fine. I didn't see anyone else on that thread report the issue I ran into, possibly because it worked prior to an update I had from Tmobile.
I will try your suggestions with cf-auto root. Thanks again for the help!
serio22 said:
That procedure is so old and outdated, you should really pay attention to what you read and the sites you visit.. Everything you need is here on XDA.. Use cf-auto root to root the phone, do whatever you want afterwards..
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Skipjacks said:
You tripped the Knox flag. That's all that happened. It won't affect your ability to use the phone. You didn't do anything wrong. it's normal when you root a Knox protected device.
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Hi, is there a way to get rid of it?
I'm rooted and have TWRP 2.8 no problems, also I'm on Insanity V11 ROM, but those lines are too ugly :crying::crying::crying:

Railius said:
Hi, is there a way to get rid of it?
I'm rooted and have TWRP 2.8 no problems, also I'm on Insanity V11 ROM, but those lines are too ugly :crying::crying::crying:
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Flash unmodified stock kernel

Samsung Galaxy Tab3 7.0 (2013 version) is super slow, even after factory reset :(

Hello all!
I am in dire need of assistance and unsure of what to do next
The tablet I have is a Samsung Galaxy Tab3 7.0<stands for 7 inches? Model number is: SM-T210 and the Android version is 4.2.2. I believe this is the 2013 version tablet.
Short Version: :
I need some help and understanding of what order to do these things.
I read that installing a custom ROM helps with the performance a lot
Do I install the custom ROM first? Or do I need a custom recovery ( TWRP being the popular on)
Also, does my device need to be rooted?
A little confused at the order, what I do/do not need, and where to download all this from
Any more enlightnemt about what I should do next will be really helpful.
Otherwise I will just have to purchase a tablet :? (will installing a custom rom, rooting etc actually make my painfully slow tab3 faster? Or shall I just buy a new tablet?)
Long Version
Just some background info this current tablet:
The other day I 'foraged and found' the Samsug Galaxy Tab3 that my father was given for free with the purchase of his Samsung phone back in 2013. The tablet was hardly used, no files (photos or documents), some apps on there, basic use from him at work. I have used it for a few days and it is quite slow/performance etc. This is after the factory reset, but not sure if I will keep it as its still a bit sluggish and driving me nuts!. I have performed the standard and basic 'how to make your tablet faster', by turning animations to 0.5, downloading a differnt launcher, moving apps to microSD card etc but it doesnt help a lot.
So I was going to purchase another cheap(ish) tablet, but some wandering research has allowed me to stumble upon info about 'installing custom ROM's, flashing, backing up using TWRP custom recovery'.
Now I am no noob when it comes to tech. as 'I am a 90's kid who grew up with it' . But I am also no expert, however I come with open arms when learning about new techie methods/techniques.
And this installing custom ROM's sounds interesting, especially as my tablet is not really usable everyday, so I dont have anything to lose by tweaking it!
So I thought, lets start by watching a video 'How to Install A Custom ROM On Any Android Device (2018)'> But then it mentions that I need a custom recovery, TWRP being the popular one> But then that video tutorial says that I need my device to be rooted! So thats 3 different video tutorials that I need to follow. But I read that it does not need to be rooted, then I read that you dont need a PC for custom ROM's but some videos use it..oh God! As you can probably tell, this is really confusing for someone approaching this new area of 'rooting/custom rom'.
I would really like some help/advice about where I should start, what tutorials to use (I do like videos), what to download, what devices I need, softwares etc!
Hopefully the information I have provided helps
Thank you!

This is not the right forum for your tablet. You have a Galaxy Tab 3, this forum is for the Galaxy Tab S3.
You should head over to the Galaxy Tab 3 forum.

R.Kade said:
This is not the right forum for your tablet. You have a Galaxy Tab 3, this forum is for the Galaxy Tab S3.
You should head over to the Galaxy Tab 3 forum.
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ahh thanks. Can a mod move this thread? I dont want to copy and paste another exact thread so there is 2 of them

Mumford and Dragons said:
ahh thanks. Can a mod move this thread? I dont want to copy and paste another exact thread so there is 2 of them
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Moved - please raise a Report to alert a Moderator when you need action taking on your thread/post.

No one is able to help?
Might just have to buy a new tablet.
Was hoping I could experiment/test with this tablet I currently have

I m not familiar with your device, but steps are always the same: 1. Flash recovery with Odin (TWRP for example) 2. Copy Rom and Gapps to your device's SD 3. Boot to recovery 4. Follow ROM installation instructions. Happy Flashing, don't forget to enable USB debugging. Cheers A

Droehnemeier said:
I m not familiar with your device, but steps are always the same: 1. Flash recovery with Odin (TWRP for example) 2. Copy Rom and Gapps to your device's SD 3. Boot to recovery 4. Follow ROM installation instructions. Happy Flashing, don't forget to enable USB debugging. Cheers A
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Hey!
So I do not need to root my tablet? Many people say you have to? Maybe its best I do that?
Also, many different tutorials show different orders of installing and using different methods?
And, can I just do everything on my tablet or do I have to use my PC?
Do I need to install any apps or just to to certain websites on the tablet and install things?
Any specific links and order of doing them would help a bunch!
P.S What do you mean by "copy Gaps"? Do you mean apps?

Mumford and Dragons said:
Hey!
So I do not need to root my tablet? Many people say you have to? Maybe its best I do that?
Also, many different tutorials show different orders of installing and using different methods?
And, can I just do everything on my tablet or do I have to use my PC?
Do I need to install any apps or just to to certain websites on the tablet and install things?
Any specific links and order of doing them would help a bunch!
P.S What do you mean by "copy Gaps"? Do you mean apps?
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Like I said I am not familiar with your device so I can't give you such a specific advice. You have to find out by yourself. Read threads, completely. Follow things being discussed already and find solutions for problems that's been already solved. This is what I do