A lil HELP plz - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a Samsung Galaxy S2
Android ver:4.0.3
Baseband:I9100BULP6
Kernel:3.0.15-I9100BULPC-CL332484 [email protected] #3
Build nr:IML74K.BULPC
I do not know how to root my phone.
I do not know what version of CF-root to download.
I need some steps and the link to the right file to download. I already downloaded Odin.
And i need to know a custom rom to put on it. Simple but stable. I do not need anything special. (maybe more battery and something that i must have on it)
Thank alot.

All the info that you need are posted here.

I understand that i must read to get some help. But you sent me somewhere that is not what i am looking for mate.

ntzntz said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2
Android ver:4.0.3
Baseband:I9100BULP6
Kernel:3.0.15-I9100BULPC-CL332484 [email protected] #3
Build nr:IML74K.BULPC
I do not know how to root my phone.
I do not know what version of CF-root to download.
I need some steps and the link to the right file to download. I already downloaded Odin.
And i need to know a custom rom to put on it. Simple but stable. I do not need anything special. (maybe more battery and something that i must have on it)
Thank alot.
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Hi bro this tutorial surly help u it's world's best Once click root trick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636381

Thank you for the link but first of all that soft is not for my version of android. Could someone can point me to the right direction?

ntzntz said:
Thank you for the link but first of all that soft is not for my version of android. Could someone can point me to the right direction?
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Ooh k Ntz tel me which version do u have?

I did manage to root the phone. And now i am using SlimICS. Thanks for help.

Care to share how you managed to root your device?

I did a search here. And i found the right CF-ROOT for my device. I used ODIN to ROOT the device. Then i used the CWM to install SlimICS rom. I dont know how to explain more. But if you search in the forum you will find almost any answer. I hope it helped.

ntzntz said:
I did a search here. And i found the right CF-ROOT for my device. I used ODIN to ROOT the device. Then i used the CWM to install SlimICS rom. I dont know how to explain more. But if you search in the forum you will find almost any answer. I hope it helped.
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I have the same model as you and will like to root my device also. Could you shaer the link and how you managed to get this down. thanks

RoberGalarga said:
All the info that you need are posted here.
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This post has the correct info. Become familiar with YOUR development section!
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

red.hat said:
I have the same model as you and will like to root my device also. Could you shaer the link and how you managed to get this down. thanks
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First thing search for cf-root for your device. On the cf-root page you will understand how to identify the correct file for you. Download the file. Use odin following details about how to use it. Get your phone in download state. Volume down+power button+home button. Odin will detect your phone. After cf-root its time to install a custom rom. I use slimics look at the forum for it and the way to install it on your phone. I hope this helped you.
Sent from my GT-I9100

I found a easier, simple method.
root and unrooting without flashing unsecure kernal.

May be this simple 1 click method helps u
I just did in my p500 gb and now my using p500 with gtr rom. Trust me its so simple
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652825

He asked me how i did that so i did tell him. I found out about other ways to get root and so on..
Sent from my GT-I9100

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[Q] Root and update my galaxy SII

Hello everyone !
I need help about my galaxy SII, Ive tried to root it by several methods without success :s
My PDA shows : i9100BUKJ3.
I would like to update it to Ice Cream Sandwich too if possible.
Thanks so much
akramo300 said:
Hello everyone !
I need help about my galaxy SII, Ive tried to root it by several methods without success :s
My PDA shows : i9100BUKJ3.
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Several methods, but if no success, then you are apparently doing something wrong. What methods, and what are you doing, exactly? Easiest method to root is to flash a CF-Root kernel. From what it looks like, you'll need the KJ3 CF-Root kernel.
akramo300 said:
I would like to update it to Ice Cream Sandwich too if possible.
Thanks so much
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You can update to ICS any time you want, and you probably should do this first before rooting, unless you want to root twice. (root once for GB, then update to ICS, then root ICS - because you will lose root once you update to ICS anyways)
Looks like you are new here, and have some reading/learning to do to figure some things out.
Start here for stickies with a wealth of information.
Really, there are no short-cuts. Short-cuts lead to missed steps. Missed steps lead to bricked phones.
As ctomgee said. Describe what you have done
Hi ! Thanks for you answers. yes Im beginner and new on the forum
Ive downloaded a BUKJ3 kernel and install it with the odin and s2root method but apparently the kernel was secured so nothing done :s Ive tried too to root it with the CMW.zip in the the sdcard and to start in recovery mode always nothing.
Ive found a method using SuperOneClickv1.9.5 but haven't tried cuz Im not sure its safe.
* I would like to update it to ICS before rooting but how ? :s
Thanks a lot
akramo300 said:
Hi ! Thanks for you answers. yes Im beginner and new on the forum
* I would like to update it to ICS before rooting but how ? :s
Thanks a lot
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Dont be so noob my friend,
just click the link ctomgee gave you and read as much as possible....
once you knew waht is Download mod and how to use Odin.....pick an official ICS rom from here and flash......means install....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
hh Yes friend Im reading right now
Im just confused about some details and Im afraid to done something wrongly.
the problem is that I cant find a similar kernel of my fone. can i use any other one ?
are you willing to Root first? and searching a CF-root for that?
then pick it up : http://download.chainfire.eu/52/CF-Root/SGS2/CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_KJ3-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Ive downloaded it and puted it in sdcard and lunched it from recovery mode but : verification failed. have I to unzip it before copying in fone memory ?
If you can show me how to update it to ICS and root it after it would be so nice.
Thanks for your help.
LOL.......
You have to read read read read There is no substitute for READING for COMPREHENSION
Have you ever used ODIN? if not please learn it first,
the file I sent was for ODIN flash, because your phone is not rooted yet to flash zip from recovery, you have to unzip it to get a TAR file and to put in PDA section of the ODIN.
but please read more
Okay mister ahmed.
your absolutely right I just ask for advices before manipulating in the fone. yeh I know how to use odin. It exists a method where the flash is maked on recovery mode thats why Ive asked that question.
Thanks a lot for your help I will try it now
akramo300 said:
Okay mister ahmed.
your absolutely right I just ask for advices before manipulating in the fone. yeh I know how to use odin. It exists a method where the flash is maked on recovery mode thats why Ive asked that question.
Thanks a lot for your help I will try it now
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As posted and before you make a brick read the instructions .
Recovery mode flash via CWM is for custom roms .
jje
akramo300 said:
Okay mister ahmed.
your absolutely right I just ask for advices before manipulating in the fone. yeh I know how to use odin. It exists a method where the flash is maked on recovery mode thats why Ive asked that question.
Thanks a lot for your help I will try it now
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*facepalm*
Odin flashes are in download mode, not recovery. You have a lot more reading to do.
You have the kernel needed from the link posted previously.
1. Unzip the kernel and keep the tar file.
2. Set your phone in download mode by pressing vol down + power button.
3. Run odin and connect your phone to the PC while in download mode.
4. once odin sees your phone, click PDA and link to the tar file
5. Press the magic button and that should do it really.
Here is the link that says it all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Hope that helps...
panoramixmeister said:
You have the kernel needed from the link posted previously.
2. Set your phone in download mode by pressing vol down + power button.
WRONG
jje
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Thanks everybody for your help. I did it

This is probably a newbie question.....

I have an at&t s2 I777.....it is rooted one i guess (it was gifted)..
I want the ICS on it...and believe me i know nothing about how to get it....
i googled and found many people explaining the process for a windows PC version.
I have a mac and if some one would please care to explain (step-by-step is much appreciated)..i attach the present status of the I777...
Thanks....
Senior members will probably scream SEARCH at you 'til blue in the face, so I'll throw you a bone since I've been stalking for far too long.
This (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878686) is a guide to Heimdall (basically Odin for Mac) find a kernal to flash (I started with Siyah http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19650906&postcount=1) and follow the Heimdall guide to flash to your GS2. Next you can download any ICS Rom (I've been using ShoStock2 since version 1.1) to your phone and flash the zip using CWM (there are a plethora of guides on this should you need it, so search.)
Check out my thread, no need for a computer to flash the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722064
I would suggest you follow the guide linked in my signature. It has instructions for using heimdall with the mac.
Do *not* install Siyah 3.4 on your phone if you are running Gingerbread stock or modified firmware. You can not use an ICS kernel with a Gingerbread system.
If you have any questions or problems as you work through the guide, feel free to post your questions in that thread.
Edit: if you already have ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, then you can just download the firmware distribution you want and flash it in recovery.
nakedninja42 said:
Check out my thread, no need for a computer to flash the update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722064
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Hmm, didn't know that was out there, guess I got comfortable with Odin on PC flashing my G-Tab and never bothered to look :/. This would be a much easier process for you OP.
gvcabc said:
I have an at&t s2 I777.....it is rooted one i guess (it was gifted)..
I want the ICS on it...and believe me i know nothing about how to get it....
i googled and found many people explaining the process for a windows PC version.
I have a mac and if some one would please care to explain (step-by-step is much appreciated)..i attach the present status of the I777...
Thanks....
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You should never title a thread the way you did
Now that we have that over with, go read around this forum I know there are ways to root it on macs
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
rock_box said:
Hmm, didn't know that was out there, guess I got comfortable with Odin on PC flashing my G-Tab and never bothered to look :/. This would be a much easier process for you OP.
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I love Mobile ODIN, I wish it supported the tab and I hope it is supports my soon to be sgs3.
creepyncrawly said:
I would suggest you follow the guide linked in my signature. It has instructions for using heimdall with the mac.
Do *not* install Siyah 3.4 on your phone if you are running Gingerbread stock or modified firmware. You can not use an ICS kernel with a Gingerbread system.
If you have any questions or problems as you work through the guide, feel free to post your questions in that thread.
Edit: if you already have ClockworkMod Recovery on the phone, then you can just download the firmware distribution you want and flash it in recovery.
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Thanks man.....
I was searching the forums and got hold of this topic...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
can i use this firmware??
nakedninja42 said:
I love Mobile ODIN, I wish it supported the tab and I hope it is supports my soon to be sgs3.
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I could see why... alas, I have no reason to install it since I have already used the "middle-man" method.
gvcabc said:
Thanks man.....
I was searching the forums and got hold of this topic...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650948
can i use this firmware??
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Yes, it is based on the last AT&T release. You will need CWM to install the ROM.
nakedninja42 said:
Yes, it is based on the last AT&T release. You will need CWM to install the ROM.
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Thanks ninja....a small doubt....do i need to root again after installing ICS?
gvcabc said:
Thanks ninja....a small doubt....do i need to root again after installing ICS?
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When you use mobile Odin, it gives you a choice to root while flashing.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
Honestly, I keep all of my fingers crossed for OP action.

[Q] Rooting s3 i9300

Hello guys
I have a S3 i9300 uk locked to three network and it has xxdlj1 build and NEDLI1 base. I need to root it but keep the branded 3 firmware and unlock it.
Iv seen the links around and most of them tell you to install custom rom first and then root with a file.
Can I just root it and not install new firmware ( its on 4.1.1). im new to this stuff and iv read a lot on the forum with a lot of help around.
Thanx for the help appreciate it.
tani786 said:
Hello guys
I have a S3 i9300 uk locked to three network and it has xxdlj1 build and NEDLI1 base. I need to root it but keep the branded 3 firmware and unlock it.
Iv seen the links around and most of them tell you to install custom rom first and then root with a file.
Can I just root it and not install new firmware ( its on 4.1.1). im new to this stuff and iv read a lot on the forum with a lot of help around.
Thanx for the help appreciate it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
Read this wiki brother and you will get all the answers u want to know about rooting. ........
Hit thanks if I helped. ..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
rockondudu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
Read this wiki brother and you will get all the answers u want to know about rooting. ........
Hit thanks if I helped. ..
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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What method is best and where do I get the files needed for the rooting or are they all provided in the kit.
tani786 said:
What method is best and where do I get the files needed for the rooting or are they all provided in the kit.
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Start by reading the basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927113
There is no best .
SIMPLE ROOT .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Iv seen the links around and most of them tell you to install custom rom first and then root with a file.
You are totally misinformed in the above statement .
jje
tani786 said:
What method is best and where do I get the files needed for the rooting or are they all provided in the kit.
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Brothers links provided in wiki about the software which needed........
N if u don't know exact process n if u confused about something then plz go to YouTube and search video tutorial for rooting of S3.......
S3root.com is also a great site for rooting guide. ....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
download the exynos abuse apk and install it
then click root, that all
much simple and faster than cf root, auto root, etc ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
XeactorZ said:
download the exynos abuse apk and install it
then click root, that all
much simple and faster than cf root, auto root, etc ....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
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Thanks I didn't no this thread. ......
It's very simple and useful. ...........
Thanks once again. .....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Iv rooted my s3 using cf root 6.4 ( not auto). Its on 4.1.1. now i know that 4.1.2 is out i really like the multi tasking feature and really want to update.
The only thing is that i want to unroot know but im not sure where to start. iv read up on this site to unroot s3 i9300 (galaxys3root) and i want to go back to stock firmware. I want everything gone also the root(supersu, cwm manager also the aptoide and stuff like that. Basically so the warranty is intact again.
the method shown is it good and is it compatible with the way i have rooted? Galaxys3root
since my phone is branded to 3 network in uk can i install unbranded firmware so the 3 start up sign goes away or shall i stick to same firmware.
Appreciate the help the people give on here. Thanx alot

[Q] Root file for Samsung Galaxy SII GT I9100

Hi guys!
I'm seeking for a good root file to apply on my device (Galaxy SII GT I9100). I already have a 4.1.2 jelly bean installed on device.
Anyone knows where can I get it? I've seen many sources on goolgle, but I don't know which source is safest to download the file.
Can you guys help me with that, please? I appreciate it!
Thanks a lot!
What do you mean with 'root file'? If you search for guides, for example here on xda, you can just follow the steps.
Please don't ask for the best way to root your phone or something like that...
Donnie Sins said:
What do you mean with 'root file'? If you search for guides, for example here on xda, you can just follow the steps.
Please don't ask for the best way to root your phone or something like that...
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I just want to root my phone. I am looking for a "kernel zip file" to flash it into to my phone and get the phone rooted.
Do you know where can I get this "zip file"?
Thanks!
To flash via Odin? Or CWM / TWRP?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
You can flash a custom kernel with Odin (or even find other methods). If you search and read a bit, I think it shouldn't be that hard to figure out which ones and where you can find them. No offence, but this has been covered for so many times by now, so the answers are already out here.
To the person above me: I think his phone isn't rooted yet
Donnie Sins said:
You can flash a custom kernel with Odin (or even find other methods). If you search and read a bit, I think it shouldn't be that hard to figure out which ones and where you can find them. No offence, but this has been covered for so many times by now, so the answers are already out here.
To the person above me: I think his phone isn't rooted yet
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No dude, I didn't think it was an offence. I already tried to find this zip file here on xda, but I coun't find it yet! I'll keep trying to find that here. If I need help, I'll come back here to say something, cool!
Thanks anyway!

[Q] .:New Method to root Andoid:.

Hello,
I am currently using the Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300. Bought this device last April. At that time I was completely new to rooting device. I didn't know what to do. I searched online about rooting device, read many post by users in various blogs and threads here in XDA. Then I was very curious to root my device. But even then, though i knew what rooting was and its merits and demerits, i had no idea how to root my device. So I started searching again for an easy and fast way to root my device. Then I came me across the framaroot thread here and thanks to the developer of Framaroot, I was able to root my android safely without any problems. It was a very useful app for beginners who had no idea about rooting.
After few months, I received a firmware update. I had no idea what changes it would bring about in my device. In a hope to find out the new features, I updated the firmware. But sadly, there wasn't any noticeable change. So once again I seeked the help of framaroot to root my device. I was left with an error message and didn't know what to do. Again by searching on Google, I came to know about the OTA update about which I had no idea prior to the firmware update. I realized that the OTA update was a curse to Android rooting and I was left with my boring stock rom without anything. Today again I searched all over the Internet for a very safe and easy method to root my device but couldn't find anything like the framaroot. So here I am kindly requesting, the deveopers to kindly update the already existing methodsor make a new easy method to root android devices so that people new to android can experiment and enjoy root features. Sorry for the long story, thought it might be useful by explaining everything in detail. Hope I have not violated any of the XDA rules. If I did, I apologise for that too but please don't remove this thread. It would be very nice if anyone can find a solution as there are many people in the same situation as I am right now.
Thanking XDA and all the developers for there services.
-superdroidboy
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
amirTor said:
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3#root
Also: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957273
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Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
superdroidboy said:
Thanks for the post. Nevers seen this before. I will surely try it out. I have heard about odin before but was not confident to use it as I thought it may brick my device. Is there any root apps like Framaroot that can help make the process a lot faster and easier without the use of a computer.
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1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
Basically all the OP questions are answered in the faqs and guides .
Root is constantly updated as and when possible but its not a simple question of just making a new one . Read the relevant root threads .
Stock recovery
amirTor said:
1- Its the fastest and most reliable method I femilliar with- just follow the vid orders step by step (according to your device model), and no harm
should be made (unless you plug out your device in the middle of the process, or using a different model type- but even those can be resolved).
2- No apps that I know. Although i would not recommend it even if I found one- just seems too riksy than using the computer...
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Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
superdroidboy said:
Dude, can I use the method given in this thread belo? Is it still working?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1842455
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No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
tallman43 said:
No!! That's the S2 thread follow guides in stickies or posted above..
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Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
superdroidboy said:
Ow thanks bro
I am not rooted now and hence no cwm.
But can I install philz recovery using stock recovery in my non rooted device and then use the root zip to apply root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
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Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
tallman43 said:
Not with stock recovery no!!..But you can flash philz recovery with odin ( I know you say you don't like using it but it is a well tried method) also look at this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671969 <<
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Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
superdroidboy said:
Hope I ain't annoying u.
But I saw a kid flashing philz directly using stock on a note 2- N7000 in YouTube.
So I had a doubt whether it's possible in S3 i9300 also.
Thanks a lot for the help. I have only rooted once or twice b4 so I have ver less knownledge about it, so please bare with me
Ow and I am going to flash CM 11 directly. So I hope I can proceed with philz according to the above thread.
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If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
tallman43 said:
If it was only that easy on S3 would save a lot of trouble ..yep follow instructions in thread and use PhilZ .tar.md5 not the zip file and if you are flashing CM 11 you do not need to root the rom is already rooted.
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Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
Searched online. Couldn't find anything that tells the difference.
superdroidboy said:
Okieee bro
But... again....what is the difference between flashing in odin and recovery? So for any future process I can avoid all these doubts.
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Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
tallman43 said:
Without giving you a long explanation you flash custom roms in recovery (.zip files) and stock roms (.tar) in odin and same for recoveries.
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Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
superdroidboy said:
Ow ok ok...thats explains a bit
Thanks.
Something is tempting me to try it out. Lol. If it works, i will report it here and it will help other s3 users too. At the same time, something prevents me from doing it. I get a feeling of bricking my device. Then I will have to fix that too
Before I do something like that, can u predict if it may work since the same method worked for the N7000 or can u tell me if have you tried it before? (Please tell me if I am annoying u, it doesn't matter )
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If you mean flashing through stock recovery no!! N7000 a different device Brick comes to mind I think you need to read the stickies a bit more if you are thinking of doing things like that!!

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