Hello i have samsung galaxy tab 3 neo and i want to root it. Shud i root it or not? I mean is there any thing worst after rooting like hanging the tab etc etc..
Mine was Knoxed when i got it, it's easy enough to restore your default operating system with Odin. But I'm not familiar with your exact model, so I would be careful and see what other people say too.
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janijay007 said:
Hello i have samsung galaxy tab 3 neo and i want to root it. Shud i root it or not? I mean is there any thing worst after rooting like hanging the tab etc etc..
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I recommend you to install TWRP through Odin. Just backup your system, EFS and data if you have a lot of storage. If your device goes totally cuckoo-bazooka then just restore with the package that you backedup. Q.E.D(i don't know what that means by the way)
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rookie12 said:
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and sometimes it's like a noob genie. the important thing is this forum, you can ask pros anywhere, anytime and for anything you want.
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I just bought a new epic and received it in the mail. I want to root it because ive rooted every other phone ive owned. I see something that sprint just came out with new update yesterday or the day before. Whats the best way to root it?. Should i activate it first then root or root before i activate?
If it were me I'd activate, update profile and prl then root and rom it...
Enjoy...
There is a How to that you can use to flash the rooted version of the update.
I don't think it matters if you activate.
Why not activate it and start enjoying the phone while you figure it out?
thanks guys whats the easiest way to root?
newtonfb said:
thanks guys whats the easiest way to root?
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Did you check out the how to's?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1268548
jmejiaa said:
Did you check out the how to's?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1268548
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The new root is much better as it doesnt trigger the yellow triangle....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
You dont have to download additional apps just the root tool. It will root your current setup so nothing really changes besides adding root. Just select option a then option c and your done.
MikeC84 said:
The new root is much better as it doesnt trigger the yellow triangle....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
You dont have to download additional apps just the root tool. It will root your current setup so nothing really changes besides adding root. Just select option a then option c and your done.
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I would second this method as well. Do you know what software version your phone came with, just curious...
MikeC84 said:
The new root is much better as it doesnt trigger the yellow triangle....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
You dont have to download additional apps just the root tool. It will root your current setup so nothing really changes besides adding root. Just select option a then option c and your done.
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Thanks man really appreciate it
If you havent already, Check out qbking77 on youtube. He just posted a video using the automated root method. There's also plenty of other helpful videos if you need help flashing roms and etc. Definetly check his channel out if you're new to rooting/flashing
Hello Friends,
I am in big problem at the moment. I flashed new roms (geek will know it)couple of times.But since last week my phone does not recognise my sim card or get any network and its IMEI also got currupted and I don't have backup of my EFS folder. I found out that the it may restore it to normal by installing factory stock rom. But for that I need somebody who have got Samsung Galaxy Note II from shoppingsquare.com.au in last October to March. So that i can download appropriate country's stock rom as it is grey import phone.
I need below firmware info, which you can get in Settings and About device
Baseband Version
Build Number
Thanks in advanced.
pratstone said:
Hello Friends,
I am in big problem at the moment. I flashed new roms (geek will know it)couple of times.But since last week my phone does not recognise my sim card or get any network and its IMEI also got currupted and I don't have backup of my EFS folder. I found out that the it may restore it to normal by installing factory stock rom. But for that I need somebody who have got Samsung Galaxy Note II from shoppingsquare.com.au in last October to March. So that i can download appropriate country's stock rom as it is grey import phone.
I need below firmware info, which you can get in Settings and About device
Baseband Version
Build Number
Thanks in advanced.
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Don't think merely flashing the original firmware will restore your imei
abbott10k said:
Don't think merely flashing the original firmware will restore your imei
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its possible .. read Dr Ketan's guide here on XDA on recovering EFS ! but i think this is possible Note 2.. Im not sure about other phone models as it doesnt make sense to me either !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881
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pratstone said:
Hello Friends,
I am in big problem at the moment. I flashed new roms (geek will know it)couple of times.But since last week my phone does not recognise my sim card or get any network and its IMEI also got currupted and I don't have backup of my EFS folder. I found out that the it may restore it to normal by installing factory stock rom. But for that I need somebody who have got Samsung Galaxy Note II from shoppingsquare.com.au in last October to March. So that i can download appropriate country's stock rom as it is grey import phone.
I need below firmware info, which you can get in Settings and About device
Baseband Version
Build Number
Thanks in advanced.
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more info for you here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881
dead soul said:
its possible .. read Dr Ketan's guide here on XDA on recovering EFS ! but i think this is possible Note 2.. Im not sure about other phone models as it doesnt make sense to me either !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881
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more info for you here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420881
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hey try flashing this rom, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997606 it worked for me had the same problem!
Okay so kinda a stupid question but I am looking to both root my Tab Pro 8.4 and install TWRP. My issue is that I have not seen any threads about rooting or installing TWRP on the Tab Pro 8.4. I am a bit worried about bricking it a bit. So I was anyone has done this, and if there are any suggestions. I normally see a thread about this before, but didn't see one for this tablet
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Okay so kinda a stupid question but I am looking to both root my Tab Pro 8.4 and install TWRP. My issue is that I have not seen any threads about rooting or installing TWRP on the Tab Pro 8.4. I am a bit worried about bricking it a bit. So I was anyone has done this, and if there are any suggestions. I normally see a thread about this before, but didn't see one for this tablet
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Go to teamwin website, from there type in tab pro , and then a selection should show, choose your device, you should be directed to proper place. They also have instructions on how to flash it.
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Spud37 said:
Okay so kinda a stupid question but I am looking to both root my Tab Pro 8.4 and install TWRP. My issue is that I have not seen any threads about rooting or installing TWRP on the Tab Pro 8.4. I am a bit worried about bricking it a bit. So I was anyone has done this, and if there are any suggestions. I normally see a thread about this before, but didn't see one for this tablet
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Also here a post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769961
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Also here a post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769961
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Thanks, I actually didn't see this post when i searched. Also when I tried using Odin to just install TWRP, it didn't work. After trying another guide that didn't I saw your comment and followed the two vides, that did finally work. Thank You
Im glad it helped. God Bless
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i bought one of the straight talk samsung galaxy j3 phones from walmart on black friday for $50 thinking i was going to use it on my tmobile account. i have been scouring the net trying to find a recovery image or an app that can root or unlock this phone and have had no success. ive tried the usual stuff, kingroot etc, and the stuff that is out for other models of the j3 dosent work either (j320a j320fn, etc) i really cant even seem to find and real info on the phone which is weird because i dont think the phone is even that new. does anyone have any info on this or can point me in the right direction? even info on how to force, (or trick ) straight talk into unlocking it would be acceptable.
thanks!
greg
working on it. No device has beaten me yet
i have the same problem plz help
equitube said:
working on it. No device has beaten me yet
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i have the same problem plz help :crying:
andrea5691 said:
i have the same problem plz help :crying:
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I may have a root method. There is a SuperSu zip that is supposed to root when flashed with Odin. I can't find a custom recovery yet though and this is my main phone, though I could switch over to an old Droid Bionic I recently rebuilt.
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andrea5691 said:
i have the same problem plz help :crying:
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Heres a link to the SuperSu zip.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/samsung-galaxy-j3-sm-s320vl-rooting-t3505130/page4
Flash with Odin
I haven't tried it yet, read the thread carefully.
If I had a nandroid backup I'd flash it in a sec,
regedit024 said:
i bought one of the straight talk samsung galaxy j3 phones from walmart on black friday for $50 thinking i was going to use it on my tmobile account. i have been scouring the net trying to find a recovery image or an app that can root or unlock this phone and have had no success. ive tried the usual stuff, kingroot etc, and the stuff that is out for other models of the j3 dosent work either (j320a j320fn, etc) i really cant even seem to find and real info on the phone which is weird because i dont think the phone is even that new. does anyone have any info on this or can point me in the right direction? even info on how to force, (or trick ) straight talk into unlocking it would be acceptable.
thanks!
greg
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I think that I may have unlocked the bootloader.
ulfhednar11 said:
I think that I may have unlocked the bootloader.
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How. Would you care to share your process forothers?
Metalheadx said:
How. Would you care to share your process forothers?
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Sure I dont mind to share, it was super simple. I don't remember the exact link but I used the Crom Services.apk and if I remember correctly it was the version for the galaxy s6
equitube said:
I may have a root method. There is a SuperSu zip that is supposed to root when flashed with Odin. I can't find a custom recovery yet though and this is my main phone, though I could switch over to an old Droid Bionic I recently rebuilt.
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Heres a link to the SuperSu zip.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help/samsung-galaxy-j3-sm-s320vl-rooting-t3505130/page4
Flash with Odin
I haven't tried it yet, read the thread carefully.
If I had a nandroid backup I'd flash it in a sec,
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can we root our phones with this method?
PIFFKUSH said:
can we root our phones with this method?
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I did do something very similar, or kind of similar recently. After installing Lineage 14.1 in order to get root you have to flash a superSu zip. However this was on an S5 so I'm not sure if it would work on this model. I wish I wouldn't have lost my J, I may be able to help more. However for less than these phones cost, you can have an S5 or S6 (occasionally I even run into S7s for under 100. Even a 2 or 3 year old flagship is far above these vl series. (and they're easy to root plus have tons of custom ROMs, mods etc.)
Hello XDA! First post here and I’ve been reading a lot since I got my phone. I seem to have found a solution, (maybe), but I'm not clear on a few vital things.
A little back story… my dad just gave me his Verizon Note 4. It was on Marshmallow, but has since been downgraded to Lollipop 5.1.1, N910VVRU2BPA1. From what I understand it still has the locked MM bootloader (?).
I’m planning to root the phone, but only if I can further downgrade it to Kitkat 4.4.4. I’ve read through the thread “Stabilized process used to unlock Bootloader” and it seems it should unlock the bootloader. However, I’ll end up with a “Developer Edition” phone. This leads to my questions…
1) Once successfully rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, will I be able to downgrade the phone to Kitkat by just flashing the firmware in Odin? I really don’t care if I lose root, I just want Kitkat on the phone.
2) Can I just flash the “retail” version of Kitkat from Sammobile or do I need a “developer edition” Kitkat (if there even is one)?
3) Can someone advise me if what I imagine might be possible is even doable?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I’m new to this so if these are just funky questions, please excuse. Lots to learn! Thanks so much!!!
A little help please!
Someone must know this.
Can I or can't I flash the "retail" Kitkat firmware onto a "supposed" Dev Edition rooted to unlock the bootloader?
I hope someone can clarify this before I do something stupid!
Thanks!
Hey
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
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Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
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Thanks, but I don't need help doing it, I just need someone to answer the questions so I don't mess up the phone.
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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codydixon said:
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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Thank you very much for responding! I very much appreciate it!
I don't care to keep root and just want the phone on Kitkat. In the future I may decide to root it and play around with roms and such, but not right now. I can now go ahead and attempt it with confidence. I'll let you know how it goes!
Thanks again! :good:
Well, tried all kinds of stuff and it was a no go.
Was able to get the phone rooted finally... had to use KingOroot. Kingroot failed to work no matter how many versions I tried. Once rooted, checked download mode and it indicated Developer. However, I was unable to install retail KK or KK stock restore in Odin 3.10 and 3.09. Since the flash failed, putting it into recovery ended up in an error about "Software update failed"... use a PC, blah, blah, blah. Wouldn't let me go anywhere in recovery.
Decided to try flashing LP 5.1.1 back to the phone and it flashed ok in Odin 3.09. Phone is back up, but lost root, (expected), and I'm back again at square 1. At least the phone isn't bricked! LOL!
Maybe the problem is that this phone has an MM bootloader so eventhough it's unlocked, you can't flash KK to it? Don't know, but I guess I'm back to trying to find this out.
Good experience so far eventhough this attempt didn't get me anywhere! Well... at least I know how to root it and unlock the bootloader!