Hi I'm new here. I'm planning to root my Samsung Galaxy S III. Is there something I need to check or take note before proceeding? Everything in my device is in stock.
And by the way, do I need to root my device in order to flash stock/custom roms? Is there any differences between flashing updated stock roms and updating via software update? TIA
You need to read the basic stickied faqs and guides first.
Like backup EFS.
Why root when you dont know what its for ..?
jje
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You do not need root to flash stock roms whereas for custom ones yes.
Read the stickies for how tos, etc.
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do it with Samsung Toolkit - its simple and quick and you dont have to install Kies, drivers etc...
chrismast said:
You do not need root to flash stock roms whereas for custom ones yes.
Read the stickies for how tos, etc.
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you don't need root to flash custom ROMs
Glebun said:
you don't need root to flash custom ROMs
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ah ok thanks, didn't know that
Glebun said:
you don't need root to flash custom ROMs
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But you will need cwm or twrp... But with a question as simple as this like the others said you really need to read the FAQs
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elspanish88 said:
But you will need cwm or twrp...
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....which doesn't affect root
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Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
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JakeLee28 said:
First of all what firmware version you on now? ICS or GB?
also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped
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ICS.
hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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This is the easy, wrong way. Search for yourself, all the info is allready out here on xda.
Edit: you should know this as you're here on xda for a long time.
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--- also as most people will tell you, a simple search would have helped before posting ---
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hXc71 said:
ICS.
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
Ok.
Thx
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flash siyah kernal via ODIN (or any kernal you like), then you can flash any custom rom you like via CWM recovery. The rom you wanna flash depends on what your looking for.
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You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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hXc71 said:
Hi,
Sorry 4 this new thread but i'm new in SG2 forum and i wanna know how to flash a custom rom. What i need first? Only need to be rooted?
Give me some links to help me, please...
Thx
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Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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TheATHEiST said:
Wow, I'm amazed that you actually asked this question.
Seriously dude, learn what sticky threads and search button are before attempting to flash a device.
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I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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xDa_nightfury said:
You can flash siyah 4.1.5 from gokhanmoral. Com for galaxy s2
Then you are rooted. You will get CWM 6.0.
Then from recovery take back up of your current stock rom.
And flash any ICS Based custom rom.
Do these steps then in future you want to try JB custom rom then let me know
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It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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hXc71 said:
It's because of that. I want to flash JB custom rom, so after root i need a new firmware. Am i right?
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Dnt be in hurry... I learnt like do one step read forums... Read more...
Just get rooted follow my steps.... I will tell u
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hXc71 said:
I only ask because it's my first Samsung device and i'm sorry if i bother u.
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But still you could've searched first instead of opening a new thread... Especially because you know the rules of xda since you're a somewhat experienced user.
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Hello everyone,
I got my new S3 and would like to root it. I am looking for the easiest way to do so. Currently I would like to stay on stock firmware, but only rooted. There seems to be so many ways to root the I9300, so I am looking for suggestions from user who have rooted already.
My S3 info:
Model number: GT-I9300
Android version: 4.1.2
Baseband version:I9300XXELLA
Build number: JZO54K.I9300XXEMA2
This method seems the easiest: [GT-I930x/T/N][SHV-E210*][SHW-M440S] CF-Auto-Root
Thank you,
CF-Autoroot or CF-Root 6.5 depending if you want to have a custom recovery or not. Follow the guides and make sure to flash the correct file for your device!
PhilZ Or TWRP .
jje
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CF-Autoroot or CF-Root 6.5 depending if you want to have a custom recovery or not. Follow the guides and make sure to flash the correct file for your device!
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Although I would recommend changing the recovery that comes with the latter anyway as we can't guarantee it's SDS safe, which means may as well do CF_Autoroot.
Then as JJE says, flash Philz or TWRP
I used cf auto root then put cwm recovery on. XXEMC2 also have stock rom at the min
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adie1234 said:
I used cf auto root then put cwm recovery on. XXEMC2 also have stock rom at the min
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Great. Just need to change recovery to TWRP or Philz then you're done.
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Although I would recommend changing the recovery that comes with the latter anyway as we can't guarantee it's SDS safe, which means may as well do CF_Autoroot.
Then as JJE says, flash Philz or TWRP
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good point!
Whats the difference in recoverys?
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adie1234 said:
Whats the difference in recoverys?
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1. features and UI.
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091045
adie1234 said:
Whats the difference in recoverys?
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Philz is like CWM but with way more features.
TWRP is a completely different experience but equally as good. Both of these are safe from SDS (See sticky in general for Sudden Death)
CWM is nto SDS safe
Just read thay thread..and I do suffer feom random bouts of the phone restarting itself.but this is an issue I had on stock rom before root
Have noticed since root my clock widget forgets to update so I have to delete it and replace again on hoke screen
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We're talking about recovery now not rom. If you stick with cwm, when you flash a rom - we cannot tell you you're safe from brick due to sds. Only twrp or philz we can say you're safe. We've advised you. Follow or ignore our advice, its your call but you have been warned.
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Thank you for all the feedback. I will be trying the CF-Auto-Root method with Mobile Odin Pro.
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Thank you for all the feedback. I will be trying the CF-Auto-Root method with Mobile Odin Pro.
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When you say "with", you don't mean you will try to root with Mobile Odin do you? Mobile Odin only works after root. You will need Desktop Odin to flash CF_AutoRoot
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When you say "with", you don't mean you will try to root with Mobile Odin do you? Mobile Odin only works after root. You will need Desktop Odin to flash CF_AutoRoot
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Sorry, I meant to say that I will install Mobile Odin after rooting.
Ah ok then.
As im already rooted and have cwm recovery.how do I flash a different recovery
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I jus downloaded philz touch 5....will flash new recovery
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Thank you for all the feedback. I will be trying the CF-Auto-Root method with Mobile Odin Pro.
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I used CF-Auto-Root, and my S3 is rooted without any problems
im sorry about this noob question but im new to this forum and have not received it yet however im just trying to do my homework first!
after seeking out many rooting methods this seems the easiest http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=29347388 so here is my predicament the firmware is on ics and if i use this method can i go on to install jb roms without flashing basebands etc.. , i know it might be a silly question but with other devices i have had i had to unlock the bootloader howerver i understand its not required on gs2 ? also is there a easier rooting method? without using odin
yeahh...
go to this thread Philz kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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1eyedmonster said:
im sorry about this noob question but im new to this forum and have not received it yet however im just trying to do my homework first!
after seeking out many rooting methods this seems the easiest http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=29347388 so here is my predicament the firmware is on ics and if i use this method can i go on to install jb roms without flashing basebands etc.. , i know it might be a silly question but with other devices i have had i had to unlock the bootloader howerver i understand its not required on gs2 ? also is there a easier rooting method? without using odin
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Be careful if you are on version 4.0.4,It has EMMC brick bug.
vish91 said:
Be careful if you are on version 4.0.4,It has EMMC brick bug.
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If I officially update to jellybean will that get rid of this bug?
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paranoidisc said:
yeahh...
go to this thread Philz kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Am I right to presume that I can flash this via sg2 recovery and it will replace the recovery with philz recovery
Also does this rooting method stop the emmc brick bug?
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I believe philz has patched that particular problem.....read the thread thoroughly and see if you can find reference to 'emmc cap erase command'.....I *think* this is the command code that causes the problems........
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Yes.
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Can you point me to the correct download lunk file for philz recovery
Thanx
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1877270
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Thanx to everyones advive rooted without any probs and now running a fully fledged SG2 on miui 5
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Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
dollyaja said:
Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
dollyaja said:
Hello guys, i'm new here on this device. I have GT-i9300 asian firmware and i would like to root and flash CWM.
Can someone show me how to do it, the easiest way for newbie ( example : when i was on N7000, what i did is just flashed safe kernel by Philz from system recovery and i have my phone rooted + CWM ). thank u before if someone can guide me or give me the link how to root + cwm for this device
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As always read the guides and stickies. Also YouTube might help
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chrismast said:
As always read the guides and stickies. Also YouTube might help
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my signal very bad here sir when day time..not even playing youtube having bad lags
Cf auto root mate not Cf root for use with pc odin.
Then for cwm flash philz recovery with mobile Odin.
I9100/I9300
mahendru1992 said:
Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911726
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Not this method. Im waiting for op /mod to give me edit rights.
In mean time go to general > sticky roll-up and read "understanding the basics" I have links in there for rooting
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Hi guys i'm new to the forum as well, i rooted my SIII (european version) some days ago using this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 and worked great. It was pretty simple and quick, maybe u can use it too (not sure if asian firmware changes something)
Gambit14 said:
Hi guys i'm new to the forum as well, i rooted my SIII (european version) some days ago using this --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238 and worked great. It was pretty simple and quick, maybe u can use it too (not sure if asian firmware changes something)
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Like I just said DO NOT use this method. Chainfire no longer supports it but worse than that, cwm it comes with does not prevent SDS. Do NOT use this method.
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rootSU said:
Like I just said DO NOT use this method. Chainfire no longer supports it but worse than that, cwm it comes with does not prevent SDS. Do NOT use this method.
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Sorry i didn't understand your advicing post :/
I didn't know that CWM version doesn't have SDS fix..so i guess i'll have to change it :/
Gambit14 said:
Sorry i didn't understand your advicing post :/
I didn't know that CWM version doesn't have SDS fix..so i guess i'll have to change it :/
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Only the new cwm are sds save. Try Philz touch for example.
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andrewwright said:
Cf auto root mate not Cf root for use with pc odin.
Then for cwm flash philz recovery with mobile Odin.
I9100/I9300
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How bout framaroot mate? Is it working?
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danierakes said:
How bout framaroot mate? Is it working?
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Older roms only it seems
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chrismast said:
Only the new cwm are sds save. Try Philz touch for example.
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Thanks, i flashed the new cwm that should have SDS fix
So i guess it should be fine to use the cf root and then just update the recovery, right? i mean there's not a big chance of sds on first recovery use
Gambit14 said:
Thanks, i flashed the new cwm that should have SDS fix
So i guess it should be fine to use the cf root and then just update the recovery, right? i mean there's not a big chance of sds on first recovery use
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That's exactly the same as using cf auto root. So why not just use that?
Or just flash recovery if you don't need root. You don't need root if you're flashing a custom rom.
This is ALL covered in general > sticky roll-up > understanding the basics before rooting
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rootSU said:
That's exactly the same as using cf auto root. So why not just use that?
Or just flash recovery if you don't need root. You don't need root if you're flashing a custom rom.
This is ALL covered in general > sticky roll-up > understanding the basics before rooting
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Yes sir, thanks, i know that, i was just wondering about the risk of cf root
Finally, got rooted and cwm with philz cwm, didnt worked with recovery mode methode, so im using odin, and flash the superuser from philz touch recovery. Thanks a lot for your help guys, sorry for lots questions
One more guys, which custom rom closest to with stock tw but good for gaming and daily, and what kernel suits well for them. *I like miui if its possible*
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Try them all. What rom / best rom discussion is not allowed
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rootSU said:
Try them all. What rom / best rom discussion is not allowed
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Well, I think I'm on stock with rooted only here sir,can u give me advice,if I wanna get more performance,which custom kernel suits for stock with so very minimum or non bugs.
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dollyaja said:
Well, I think I'm on stock with rooted only here sir,can u give me advice,if I wanna get more performance,which custom kernel suits for stock with so very minimum or non bugs.
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I cannot advise as what suits me may not suit you, however if you're interested what I use - there are links in my signature.
dollyaja said:
Finally, got rooted and cwm with philz cwm, didnt worked with recovery mode methode, so im using odin, and flash the superuser from philz touch recovery. Thanks a lot for your help guys, sorry for lots questions
One more guys, which custom rom closest to with stock tw but good for gaming and daily, and what kernel suits well for them. *I like miui if its possible*
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I guess the best thing is to check the main features of latest stable roms (based on stock firmware if you want all samsung features) and then try the ones you like the most..
I wanted to try android 4.3 and eliminate all the samsung (mostly useless for me) stuff, so i checked some threads in the forum and now i'm trying the supernexus 3 rom, it's pretty good, with not many customizations, but very lightweight..
Hi,
Is there any way to unroot, without need re-flashing the stock firmware? It's already stock, but custom recovey. Thanks!
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iAndroider said:
Hi,
Is there any way to unroot, without need re-flashing the stock firmware? It's already stock, but custom recovey. Thanks!
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If I am not wrong, there is and you can find it by Google or xda search as you are not the first asking it. The only thing you have to be aware of is that you won't get original state without wipe and reflash.
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Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts
Remove root apps .Run Triangle Away
Flash a stock kernel