Hello i have no pc right now, is it possible like on the ace to root the s2 via zip file in recovery mode? Or is rooting only with pc possible?
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neophyte1983 said:
Hello i have no pc right now, is it possible like on the ace to root the s2 via zip file in recovery mode? Or is rooting only with pc possible?
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I don`t think so. You can install/flash either with cwm (on your phone)or odin ( on your pc). To flash with cwm i guess you already need to be rooted.
so without pc i cant root and not install clockwork?
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Ya same question.. Can we root without pc??? Please any solution...
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Would be great to root with update.zip like on the ace. Makes a lot easier!
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You have to get a foot in the door by flashing cf-root Kernel or a rooted custom rom with Odin.
As soon as cwm is installed on your phone you can flash a lot without Odin.
Maybe you can ask a friend. Flashing a Kernel with Odin takes only seconds.
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Wouldn't it be extremely dangerous being able to gain root access so easily via a simple app? Malware authors would rejoice I guess.
Estoroth said:
Wouldn't it be extremely dangerous being able to gain root access so easily via a simple app? Malware authors would rejoice I guess.
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There is when superuser comes in
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As Sammy devices can - unlike most other Android devices - just be flashed with anything (from a PC running Odin) due to nonlocked bootloaders, no one pulled the effort to look for exploits to gain root as it's simply not needed.
99.9784% chance that (as of yet) you really need a PC and Odin to root.
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Now this may be a silly question and am sure I should know better but is there anyway to get root without using a pc and Odin??
Have tried Darkytool, Rom Manager, Kernel Manager and CWM app to flash CF-Root but no joy...
You can root without Odin using the quick root guide in the firmware thread but you'll need a PC.
Intratech said:
You can root without Odin using the quick root guide in the firmware thread but you'll need a PC.
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Thanks for the help. At least I know in future it isn't possible without a pc.
I'll have to wait until I finish work as I.T. have locked down any unencrypted usb connections
Do you know if you can use mobile odin? It supports .tar files....
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Do you know if you can use mobile odin? It supports .tar files....
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Device has to be rooted already to use it.
So I got my s3, pretty happy with it besides the fact I am not rooted...
I am out of town working and I didn't bring a computer :banghead:
So I want to try an experiment , but I need someone's help to do this.
Can someone with voodoo ota backup their root and upload it here?
I am thinking I can put it on my sd card and simply "restore root" ???
Simple enough right?
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Flash rooted kernel via mobile Odin.. No computer needed.
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Coreym said:
Flash rooted kernel via mobile Odin.. No computer needed.
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Mobile odin needs root
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Mobile odin needs root
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Ha.. yep
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I don't think that will work since Voodoo needs some sort of entry so you (or it) can flash the new/old root access.
This at least requires a hacked recovery or CWM since the Samsung-official one does not allow unsigned code to be loaded.
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I don't think that will work since Voodoo needs some sort of entry so you (or it) can flash the new/old root access.
This at least requires a hacked recovery or CWM since the Samsung-official one does not allow unsigned code to be loaded.
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Yeah the root backup is stored in the system...not in the sd like I thought.
I pretty much gave up. I will be home tonight so I can use my computer to root...ouch, that was a painful week with no root
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Hey buddies,
I left my laptop at my sisi's place and now when i want to root my s3 i can not find a way to do it for the first time.
even i cant install any kernel using stock recovery as it says signature verification failed.
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As far as i know i really need! a computer to root ur phone ...
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abhiwltya said:
Hey buddies,
I left my laptop at my sisi's place and now when i want to root my s3 i can not find a way to do it for the first time.
even i cant install any kernel using stock recovery as it says signature verification failed.
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I think u could use mobile odin....
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Pretty sure you already need root to use mobile odin.
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There is no way. For the first time you have to use a computer.
mobile odin requires root.No other way?
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abhiwltya said:
mobile odin requires root.No other way?
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just over pc or mac! no other way trust me
Yep. Initial root requires a computer.
If you really need to root right now, download Odin and CF-Root on your phone and ask someone to borrow their computer or use a public computer. Move the files to the computer and root it in less than one minute and you're done!
i have a few questions maybe you guys can help... so here we go:
when you root with odin, it unlocks the phone giving you su right. does this also change your rom?
how is the launcher different than the rom? difference between flashing rom and kernal?
last one... when you install a custom rom, can you delete it if there are bugs to reinstall a different one or use the stock?
lostsoul565 said:
i have a few questions maybe you guys can help... so here we go:
when you root with odin, it unlocks the phone giving you su right. does this also change your rom?
how is the launcher different than the rom? difference between flashing rom and kernal?
last one... when you install a custom rom, can you delete it if there are bugs to reinstall a different one or use the stock?
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1. No
2 launcher is just your homescreen with apps and widgets, rom is whole firmware with all system files etc
3. Yes
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Can i Keep my files?
Can i root my phone without wiping it and having to install all my apps and settings again?
ramonguthrie said:
Can i root my phone without wiping it and having to install all my apps and settings again?
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yes no wipe is required
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what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
DeltaBlast said:
what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
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Rooting gives you loads of possibilities.Read.
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DeltaBlast said:
what's the use of rooting the thing if you're going to keep everything the same?
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by rooting you can remove some bloatware on the phone.
try this Framaroot
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like for the Verizon version of Galaxy S III ? simple script using adbshell ? Thank You for help!
Kriomag said:
like for the Verizon version of Galaxy S III ? simple script using adbshell ? Thank You for help!
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yes there is.. i think all you need to do is install SuperSU and don't flash CWM
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like for the Verizon version of Galaxy S III ? simple script using adbshell ? Thank You for help!
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Using adb shell requires insecure kernel, which needs to be flashed via odin.
So currently no way in my knowledge
muhammad.ali123 said:
Using adb shell requires insecure kernel, which needs to be flashed via odin.
So currently no way in my knowledge
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I really can't remember now but either way best thing is TriangleAway it will reset the flash counter no flash no foul. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.triangleaway&hl=en
It's not free but well worth the money and works with different Samsung models.
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728441
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Heimdall is exactly the same thing as Odin, only another tool which happens to be cross-platform instead of windows-only.
TriangleAway can be downloaded for free from Xda, but I'd recommend supporting the dev through buying it:
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thank you for all your answers, i consider using cf-root now and triangle away later, thanks!
Sorry for being such a noob here but I want to root my phone and have no idea how to proceed. Any help will be welcome. Thanks.
PS: I am attaching a screenshot of my device information
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Read the stickies in the general section.
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Ok. Thanks
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Use the galaxy s3 toolkit best way for root I think just read it carefully and use the right variant model and update eg 4.1.2 and not earlier very simple
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I found the easiest was was to use cf auto root through Odin on windows laptop and then install a recovery using ROM manager from the play store.. And then away ya go! Don't forget to back up before ya change anything
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Stickies + YouTube... easy to do it
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Rom manager is not such a good idea with the S3. Safer to use mobile odin and Flash a recovery that way.
read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
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Rom manager is not such a good idea with the S3. Safer to use mobile odin and Flash a recovery that way.
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^^ This. Plus then you can choose twrp or philz
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I didn't realise it wasn't a good idea to use ROM manager with the s3.. Why is that then? I went that way because my laptop is a Macbook and hiemdall didn't seem to work well so I had a quick ten mins on a laptop at work with Odin to root and then I only had my Macbook to use so ROM manager is the way I went too manager seems to be the same thing as well
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lerkio123 said:
I didn't realise it wasn't a good idea to use ROM manager with the s3.. Why is that then?
Forum experience /
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lerkio123 said:
I didn't realise it wasn't a good idea to use ROM manager with the s3.. Why is that then? I went that way because my laptop is a Macbook and hiemdall didn't seem to work well so I had a quick ten mins on a laptop at work with Odin to root and then I only had my Macbook to use so ROM manager is the way I went too manager seems to be the same thing as well
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From experience I can say that using ROM Manager can soft brick your device. I once wanted to use it with my old S2 to install CWM and I got into a bootloop afterwards. Only re-flashing a Samsung ROM via Odin helped to boot into Android.
One of the easiest way (in my opinion) to root your device is to flash a Kernel via Odin that will give you Root. The Siyah Kernel is a good place to start, since the developer also provides tar files for odin to flash. It will give you Root and from then on you can install Stweaks and flash CWM from there.
I wish i d of spoke to u a few months ago when I first rooted cause I buggered about with it for weeks! I didn't realise you could install recovery from steaks either.. Have you got much apple Mac/android sync experience?.. I can only describe it as trying to get arch rivals to mate!.. Might just dual boot windows on the Macbook if I can't get them to play nice
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