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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Can anyone point me in the right direction with rooting my galaxy ace.
I'm using Ubuntu and have the stock 2.2.1 firmware on my phone.
Have tried to run superoneclick with mono but cant even get that running.
Thanks in advance
Peter
Of course. Have a look at the dev section and specifically the rooting/flashing/modding STICKY post at the top!
have now got superoneclick running with mono but it will not show my phone. any help?
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Of course. Have a look at the dev section and specifically the rooting/flashing/modding STICKY post at the top!
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thanks, this is were i first looked. it all seems to be for windows. will look again
So I tried and tried and tried again to get superoneclick to recognise my phone last night and failed. It hung after starting ADB connection. Would not continue no matter what I tried. Anyone encountered this problem or even tried superoneclick using Ubuntu?
I have looked for a script to run to achieve root but can't find one, as I can use ADB manually. Very frustrating.
Can't even update firmware with Sammy software cos it needs windows
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A couple of users report success with z4root. Not working here.
I'll keep searching.
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Use ClockworkMod and upd_1.zip, can all be done on your phone. No need for a pc
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Use ClockworkMod and upd_1.zip, can all be done on your phone. No need for a pc
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Aint worling on froyo
Willill it
I say use odin to flash GB
Then u can roo
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odin is for windows only i believe, which i dont have, dagnabbit!
i am looking at heimdall although it is not supported and nobody seems to have tried it. atleast not from my quick searching. ill continue to look.
so if i cant root 2.2.1 with linux then i should look at updating firmware to 2.3 and then i can root with standard recovery and a zip update?
download windows 8 consumer preview
its free -_-
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spacecaker said:
download windows 8 consumer preview
its free -_-
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sounds fun. ill try it
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?
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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?
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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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So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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Zlgibby said:
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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Go to the following link. just download CF kernel latest version. install it using ODIN. that's it you are done now you will be able to use CLOCKWORKMOD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
There are 2 ways to access CWM
1. press VOL UP+HOME+POWER, keep it pressed till samsung logo appears, than let it go.
2. in your app drawer there will be an app CWM, open it than tap on recovery mode and it will boot in CWM.
Zlgibby said:
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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One question and that is important..if you have a GT-I9300 international version which has Exynos chipset why are you using Snapdragon Toolkit?
and if you have any other version of S3..why are you posting it here?
Zlgibby said:
So I use Odin and the snapdragon tool kit to root my phone. I have the stock rooted Rom that came with the toolkit. Right now I have to use the snapdragon toolkit to install Roms but want to be able to use clockworkmod cuz I don't always have my computer with me. So is there anyway to do that? And also what is the best ROM for the sg3
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DANGER you are in the wrong forum as said don't flash firmware from here this is the International I9300 forum . See sticky top of the page .
jje
Sorry no I Have the sprint version and sorry for posting in wrong section but I did look at the sticky and click on the sprint link and nothing happened. So where is the best place to post about the sprint sg3. And is there clockwork mod for the USA Sprint SG3?
Again im sorry fir posting in wrong section
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You will find all you want for your Sprint S3 here
So there is no sprint sg3 help on here
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MOPRAL posted a Sprint link right above you^^^^
Sprint has its own forum for the sgs3 varient.......thats where you will get help from.
we can help you, but all the files/tools/roms/and Mods are of pretty much no use to you. so it makes sense to get info from people who have the same device.
Thanks found it sorry about wrong posting
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I would use CF-Auto-Root or CF-Root 6.4 but I can't find any working link anywhere and it seems this site has some issues http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
I once used Framaroot, worked like a charm. Went to use it again... It doesn't want to know
I'd greatly appreciate it if a suitable link was provided.
Thanks in advance. :good:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
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rootSU said:
Framaroot works. There should be links in "understanding the basics" in general > sticky roll-up thread
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck.
nevermind I forgot you need root to use it. sorry
Framaroot should work if you flash an older unpatched build but that could be risky.
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if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
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He isn't rooted... need root for mobile Odin...
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ExperimentalHDX said:
Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately all the links say "Database error". And attempt after attempt on all 3 options, Framaroot is still being stubborn.
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Do you really need root? Can't you just flash a rom as suggested in my thread you just read?
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ashraf sharif said:
if you are using a stock rom you can re flash it by using Mobile Odin Pro. it is in the play store for about $6 . make sure to tick the option for Everoot. this will install the rom pre-rooted. you may want to back up efs folder before flashing anything . Best of luck
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To be edited. ..
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To be edited. ..
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It wont work
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I think I read somewhere that flashing a custom kernel such as siyah can get you rooted. may want to try that?
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
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rootSU said:
IMHO and as per my thread > flash recovery via odin.
Then you can flash a rooted rom and its all done
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I am having difficulty finding threads on this app, still getting used to it. What is the name of this thread?
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The one I.mentioned in my first post
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The one I.mentioned in my first post
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Thanks. Now, I guess I'll flash CWM again tomorrow, but I am unsure of where to find rooted roms as I have never used this method of rooting before, I'm lost.
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You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
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You've never flashed a rom via recovery?
They're all in android development. Hundreds of them. IMHO, stay away from mg4 unless you've had it before...the whole imei thing
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I learned staying away from mg4 the hard way. I flashed Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly to a stock rom only to find that I dug my own grave as I previously had an mg4, so I had to flash back to it. And I'm not sure what I've flashed via recovery, I may have but I just don't remember.
Edit: and on a side note, a rom is different from firmware right? Since I got into the whole imei problem I forgot what goes where and what flashes what, it shook me up.
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You would have flashed cm via recovery. Do the same but with something like wanam lite or omega...
Or wait for chainfires website to be fixed. Doubt it will be down long
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You would have flashed cm via recovery
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I think I did...
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Well there's no other way
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Well there's no other way
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I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
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if you are on MG4 firmware or rom. you will most likely lose imei if you flash any previous modem. I would back up efs folder going forward. probably best to stick to MG4 based builds for now .there are some custom roms with the MG4 base in the android development threads .since that is a newer build than most. that explains why it has been patched. why framaroot and cf root are not working. There is a prerooted stock firmware for MG4 if I find it p will share the link
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I think I'll wait for chainfire's website to be fixed as even though it may or may not be the easiest, it made the most sense to me when I done my phone the other day, I knew that method with my eyes closed.
Thanks for all of your help. Although I may not use your methods now, they will certainly come in handy in the future.
As for cm... although it was one of the best things that happened to my phone... I will not touch it again or anything like until 10.1 is stable because it gave me hell xD I'll be running with my rooted phone and root apps until that time comes.
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10.1 is stable. It wont ever be anything other than a "nightly" though
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I have a Galaxy S3 and I'm using dual boot successfully. I was wondering whether I would be able to dual boot a primary rooted and secondary unrooted rom side by side?
Enquiring because I want to be able to use apps such as banking, Sky Go and any other that don't work with root
Thanks in advance
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I have a Galaxy S3 and I'm using dual boot successfully. I was wondering whether I would be able to dual boot a primary rooted and secondary unrooted rom side by side?
Enquiring because I want to be able to use apps such as banking, Sky Go and any other that don't work with root
Thanks in advance
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If it's a rom that includes the SuperSU app, you can unroot it. Should work. Infact Stweaks also unroots....
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If it's a rom that includes the SuperSU app, you can unroot it. Should work. Infact Stweaks also unroots....
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I've tried that solution already, no luck with sky Go. No luck
Can I dual boot rooted /unrooted?
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Can I dual boot rooted /unrooted?
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I thought that was the question I was answering.
Well if unrootin the secnd rom desnt work using superuser, then just remove /system/app/supersu.apk and /system/bin/su frm teh rm.zip before you flash it.
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I thought that was the question I was answering.
Well if unrootin the secnd rom desnt work using superuser, then just remove /system/app/supersu.apk and /system/bin/su frm teh rm.zip before you flash it.
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Sorry for the confusion. I think I'm writing it wrong I think, I know how to unroot, that works.
But Sky Go still detects it as a rooted rom
What I want to know is can I put a stock unrooted rom for secondary rom with siyah Dual Boot. Without affecting the first rom and root?
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You can only flash stock roms via odin which won't help you since you must use siyah recovery to flash 2nd rom.... so no...
There are only TWO elements to root which I have suggested you remove manually (follow link to sticky roll-up on signature for root basics).
If sky go still detects "root" after that, its nothing in the rom that its detecting....
So remove the files from the rom before you flash it.... if that doesn't work, nothing will
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It detects root because the first ROM (the main) is rooted. You could try switching example swap primary and secondary roms
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