Hello, I recently bought a SXZU to go with my HTC one I have. It's model number c6833 with build number 14.1.B.2.257 now it's different To HTC one obviously. Now all I want is my stock rom to be rooted and custom recovery installed just want someone to help me and poin. Me in the right direction. Thanks
nathlynn22 said:
Hello, I recently bought a SXZU to go with my HTC one I have. It's model number c6833 with build number 14.1.B.2.257 now it's different To HTC one obviously. Now all I want is my stock rom to be rooted and custom recovery installed just want someone to help me and poin. Me in the right direction. Thanks
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what you might want to do first is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502185
that will give you root access on the .257 build, and it will allow you to backup your TA partition, in case you ever want to unlock your bootloader. one thing to consider is the issue of Vroot harvesting IMEI numbers...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516942. a lot of us have used it and i haven't seen any reports of anything bad happening, and the devs of the program have said they removed in the latest version the part that sends your IMEI.
as for recovery, i haven't found a way to have custom recovery on .257. there is a kernel with recovery(for unlocked bootloaders) based on a previous build number... it is good for flashing a custom ROM, but it will not boot up on .257.
there is a recovery for locked bootloaders, but i haven't tried it, can't comment on it at all: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
i hope this helps as somewhat of an introduction to modding this device!
lmemma16 said:
what you might want to do first is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502185
that will give you root access on the .257 build, and it will allow you to backup your TA partition, in case you ever want to unlock your bootloader. one thing to consider is the issue of Vroot harvesting IMEI numbers...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516942. a lot of us have used it and i haven't seen any reports of anything bad happening, and the devs of the program have said they removed in the latest version the part that sends your IMEI.
as for recovery, i haven't found a way to have custom recovery on .257. there is a kernel with recovery(for unlocked bootloaders) based on a previous build number... it is good for flashing a custom ROM, but it will not boot up on .257.
there is a recovery for locked bootloaders, but i haven't tried it, can't comment on it at all: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2426739
i hope this helps as somewhat of an introduction to modding this device!
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Hmm ok thanks. Is it early days yet in regards to amount of Dev support/custom recoveries/selection of roms/customising tools? As with HTC one I'm spoilt for choice. I got this phone as it's replaced my ipad mini and then some. In theory all I need is root access/ root enabled stock rom just to remove bloatware. I have read up about vroot and kingo I'm guessing at present that is only ways to root. Custom recovery isn't a major problem as could just remove bloatware and be quite happy with that. As in regards to ta partition is there a thread explaining that? Thanks
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The first sticky in the general thread has the info for backing up your TA partition.
at the moment I think I would use kingo over vroot, although on the vroot forum it looks like they say that they dont record the imei, I used vroot and aren't too worried
There is never going to be the development on this device as there is on a more popular device so don't expect 501 roms to choose from
blueether said:
The first sticky in the general thread has the info for backing up your TA partition.
at the moment I think I would use kingo over vroot, although on the vroot forum it looks like they say that they dont record the imei, I used vroot and aren't too worried
There is never going to be the development on this device as there is on a more popular device so don't expect 501 roms to choose from
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Ok then is kingo still blocked on xda
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How to make a system update to Gingerbread 2.3.4 > 1.43.531.3 from a rooted htc amaze
After rooting htc AMAZE to be able to modify a detail, I was surprized by not being able to update to Gingerbread 2.3.4 > 1.43.531.3 _ I saw in a T-mobile annoucement that the firmware is planing to update after January 20th to 2.3.5 needing the latest update I am trying to get. Is it possible through a rooted htc AMAZE?
this is what I found previously about this subject:
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minman
12th November 2011, 12:50 AM
Hi all,
I got a problem about update my Amaze 4G which I brought at 5/11/11.
I had already root my phone and flash the clockworkmod recovery,
but before a few day, my phone remind my to download a system update.
When I completed download and begin to install,
my phone reboot and turn into the page follow
http://www.badongo.com/t/800/13959704
I saw a port http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297467
Which tell the update information
Android version : 2.3.4
HTC Sense version : 3.0
Software version : 1.36.531.5
Kernel version : 2.6.35.13-g19a3d1a
[email protected] #1
Build number : 1.36.531.5 CL157207 release-keys
and I check my phone information is the same as the update
So I want to ask
1) Can I update the system update by HTC after I flash the clockworkmod recovery
2) If no, how can I update my system at the future or how can I flash back the original recovery
3) Is that update in the port is the latest one
4) If I already had the latest update, why my phone will remind me to download the update
Thank a lot!
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Binary100100
12th November 2011, 07:07 AM
Search for the stock recovery and flash it by hboot. Then update your phone and say goodbye to root. To obtain root again you will have to install busybox and superuser.
Honestly it'll be so much easier to flash a custom rom.
Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G using xda premium
There are also rooted stock roms in the development section.
jimczyz said:
There are also rooted stock roms in the development section.
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I don't know what flashing stock rom is , and is it possible to make more than one recovery on boot loader? and what can I do to avoid bricking my phone? I donnow alot about these technical terms
yassirazi said:
I don't know what flashing stock rom is , and is it possible to make more than one recovery on boot loader? and what can I do to avoid bricking my phone? I donnow alot about these technical terms
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I suggest reading the [Read me first] and faq section if you are not familiar with these things. and possibly do a google search on what unlocking bootloader, and rooting is...if you are unfamiliar with these things you should familiarize yourself first before doing that kind of stuff...There are a lot of good information in those pages that are stickied on top of this forum...Please read them.
you can only have one custom recovery
and like binary said flashing a custom rom is the easiest way.
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I suggest reading the [Read me first] and faq section if you are not familiar with these things. and possibly do a google search on what unlocking bootloader, and rooting is...if you are unfamiliar with these things you should familiarize yourself first before doing that kind of stuff...There are a lot of good information in those pages that are stickied on top of this forum...Please read them.
you can only have one custom recovery
and like binary said flashing a custom rom is the easiest way.
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well, I knew what is unlock boot-loader and rooting. that's the only two things I have done so far, but questions started emerging once I could not make a system update. now flashing a custom rom, that I don't know what it is meant to say or what it does, I only find about how to do these things. please help clarifying the meaning of those technical words to know what best to choose, except anything before rooting
yassirazi said:
well, I knew what is unlock boot-loader and rooting. that's the only two things I have done so far, but questions started emerging once I could not make a system update. now flashing a custom rom, that I don't know what it is meant to say or what it does, I only find about how to do these things. please help clarifying the meaning of those technical words to know what best to choose, except anything before rooting
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Flashing a rom means putting a new operating system on your phone...basically there is the one that came from your manufacturer, which is the stock rom, and other ones made by developers here.
So I assume you have unlocked bootloader, installed custom recovery and rooted your phone correct?
Can I close this now? He already posted this question in another thread... why did he post ask the qustion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21121261&postcount=48
So... what's going on here? Can I delete the other one? Or should I delete this one?
Binary100100 said:
Can I close this now? He already posted this question in another thread... why did he post ask the qustion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21121261&postcount=48
So... what's going on here? Can I delete the other one? Or should I delete this one?
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that one was an quick question in a question/answer thread. This one is a specified thread to this isue. you can delete the other one., sorry if I did anything wrong To answer searnsk, I unlocked boot-loader and rooted the existing operating system using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310115 then I had a superuser app automatically after that. then downloaded rom manager without knowing how can this serve my goal
Binary100100 said:
Can I close this now? He already posted this question in another thread... why did he post ask the qustion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21121261&postcount=48
So... what's going on here? Can I delete the other one? Or should I delete this one?
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close the other one, this might actually help the extreme noobs.
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yassirazi said:
that one was an quick question in a question/answer thread. This one is a specified thread to this isue. you can delete the other one., sorry if I did anything wrong To answer searnsk, I unlocked boot-loader and rooted the existing operating system using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310115 then I had a superuser app automatically after that. then downloaded rom manager without knowing how can this serve my goal
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what are you trying to accomplish?
do you want to go back to normal/stock without root??????????? tell me what your goal is???
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close the other one, this might actually help the extreme noobs.
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what are you trying to accomplish?
do you want to go back to normal/stock without root??????????? tell me what your goal is???
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I mean I have some experience in computer engineering but this is my first time getting myself into the android arena. I could try here and there and find out all without bothering you by experimentation but I am afraid of the bricking syndrome. I don't know how can I be safe from bricking the phone and what are my precautions to avoid that
I still don't know what the OP wants. Maybe I'm just too tired to understand.
Hey Yass,
In 10 words or less.
What do you want? Keep it simple.
Do you want root?
Do you want stock?
Do you want the phone back to factory defaults without root?
Do you want a certain rom?
Please help us help you.
My goal is having a rooted phone that can have system updates like before. I need the root to have the arabic/hebrew supported. pretty much I want a phone that displays and writes arabic as supported language in the firmware. I tried patches that accomplish that only on browser but not everywhere. for that I figured I had to root and with rooting I don't want to loose system updates from what it fixes and improves general usage.
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My goal is having a rooted phone that can have system updates like before. I need the root to have the arabic/hebrew supported. pretty much I want a phone that displays and writes arabic as supported language in the firmware. I tried patches that accomplish that only on browser but not everywhere. for that I figured I had to root and with rooting I don't want to loose system updates from what it fixes and improves general usage.
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That was a lot more than 10.
Doesn't the stock rom have your desired languages?
no it does not, intentionally
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no it does not, intentionally
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Well my Hebrew and Arabic is kinda rusty so I've never bothered to look.
A lot of the times a custom rom developer will remove the extra languages such as Mandarin, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, German, Japanese, etc to save space in the rom itself since most of those counties don't even support the device. If they do then the local carriers probably don't sell it so it isn't very common. So in conclusion if the stock rom doesn't have it I would be clueless as to suggest which of our extremely limited custom roms would. So in other words I don't think there is anything that exactly fits your needs.
Even here in america lots of people need that language. there are stock roms supporting arabic but not on htc Amaze. as u said, not offered on arabic countries probably, but I know that some guys who want it there get it. and they had solutions to that problem through rooting. I can get help from them. But I am more conserened about keeping my rooted phone getting system updates while still staying rooted. Is this possible?
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That was a lot more than 10.
Doesn't the stock rom have your desired languages?
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you cannot get over the air updates on a rooted phone, or maybe i'm wrong on this one too!!!! I seem to be rusty with OTA stuff. ON my N1, I always just installed the lasted Cyano mod...so I never really messed with ota and non ota stuff
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you cannot get over the air updates on a rooted phone, or maybe i'm wrong on this one too!!!! I seem to be rusty with OTA stuff.
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You CAN still get the OTA but you need the stock recovery and stock rom to install it. So basically... you can root the stock rom via superuser .zip file then flash the stock recovery back. Needless to say that when you install the next OTA you will lose root.
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You CAN still get the OTA but you need the stock recovery and stock rom to install it. So basically... you can root the stock rom via superuser .zip file then flash the stock recovery back. Needless to say that when you install the next OTA you will lose root.
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got it, now I can help atleast 20 more people
so if I'm not wrong, the updated stock rom is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703 , how about the stock recovery? is there a link to show the process of doing what binary mentioned?
A few of us purchased the Dev Edition and it appears there are some things where clarification is required concerning the three "R's":
1. Rooting: I understand this wonderful rooting exercise is successful: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290798. I would think since the Dev Edition is unlocked, an owner would only utilize Step 3, and NOT the kernel exchange section. Correct?
2. ROMing: Since the ROMS were created using the Loki enabled system, does this affect ROMing the Dev Edition since it is already unlocked? What does a user need to do? Or, does it not matter? Do the Loki enabled ROMS work on a Dev Edition?
3. Recovery: Again, it appears TWRP and CWM are Loki adjusted, so does this affect recovery on the Dev Edition and restoring? Also, is there a Stock Factory Image which will NOT turn the phone back to a locked bootloader? Or, does the one which exists OK to use?
I only ask these questions since a few of us are somewhat confused.
Thanking you in advance!
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A few of us purchased the Dev Edition and it appears there are some things where clarification is required concerning the three "R's":
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I've been thinking about buying the Verizon S4 Dev Edition phone, but have been hesitant due to not knowing how simple it would be to root. Is it as simple as just running MotoChopper? Or is there a better way?
Being that the bootloader on this phone is truly unlocked, can you install the current versions of CWM or TWRP that are LOKI enabled, and will it work on this phone? I haven't seen any compiled versions that were non-loki (standard).
Same question goes for kernels too.
The first batch of Dev phones sold out in less than 24 hours, so I'd expect some of the people that have them would start posting their experience with it here soon. At least, I hope so!
Root failed when just applying the Motochopper step! It says it installs correctly and then it reboots and SuperSu is installed and then I checked for an upgrade which it took. However, it says it cannot install binary, there is a problem and closes.
I uninstalled SuperSu and tried a few times to root again but it doesn't work.
My phone states:
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-562219 dated May 15th
Build Number: JDQ439.I545OYUAMDK
Baseband: I545OYUAMDK
Must be something we can do....
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Root failed when just applying the Motochopper step! It says it installs correctly and then it reboots and SuperSu is installed and then I checked for an upgrade which it took. However, it says it cannot install binary, there is a problem and closes.
I uninstalled SuperSu and tried a few times to root again but it doesn't work.
My phone states:
Kernel Version: 3.4.0-562219 dated May 15th
Build Number: JDQ439.I545OYUAMDK
Baseband: I545OYUAMDK
Must be something we can do....
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I wonder if step 2 and 4 are still required? (swapping kernels)
Even though the bootloader is unlocked, the kernel may still have root blocked?
guyd said:
I wonder if step 2 and 4 are still required? (swapping kernels)
Even though the bootloader is unlocked, the kernel may still have root blocked?
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It sounds like it. But wouldn't swapping kernels render the Dev Edition to a retail version? Kinda defeats the purpose, no? Or, am I missing something?
The question is: Does the Dev Edition have the same kernel as the Retail Edition? If so, then it would make sense to swap kernels. I think we need the devs to weigh in.
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It sounds like it. But wouldn't swapping kernels render the Dev Edition to a retail version? Kinda defeats the purpose, no? Or, am I missing something?
The question is: Does the Dev Edition have the same kernel as the Retail Edition? If so, then it would make sense to swap kernels. I think we need the devs to weigh in.
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From what I've been able to gather, Samsung has put in place a SetUID restriction on the stock release kernel via CONFIG_SEC_RESTRICT_SETUID. Apparently the D2 prerelease kernel doesn't have this restriction in place. That seems to be why flashing that is required prior to using MotoChopper to gain root. What I can't figure out is why you can flash the release DK afterwards and still keep root?
On the T-Mobile and Sprint S4 they've been able to remove the SetUID restriction on their latest DL release kernel by recompiling the kernel source with the SetUID restriction commented out
Thanks for the thoughts and analysis. Hopefully someone will find an alternate
root method for the dev edition since it has been available for a week and it sold out in less than twenty four hours, somebody with know how must have purchased it and is tinkering as we speak.
I would hate to render it back to a retail version otherwise.
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markwebb said:
Thanks for the thoughts and analysis. Hopefully someone will find an alternate
root method for the dev edition since it has been available for a week and it sold out in less than twenty four hours, somebody with know how must have purchased it and is tinkering as we speak.
I would hate to render it back to a retail version otherwise.
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I think I may have found a solution. With the Developer Edition we have an unlocked bootloader, so there is no need to use loki. I was looking for a non-loki patched (normal) recovery that could be flashed in Odin. I think I found one here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322675. Look for the "Latest version can be found here" link, not the "loki patched" link. The filename is : Philz_touch_5.06.6-jfltevzw.tar.md5
If this works like it did in previous unlocked Samsung devices, then we should be able to flash the custom recovery in Odin, and then boot into recovery afterwards to flash SuperUser. From there, we're rooted.
If I had my dev edition S4, I'd test it out myself. But I'm still waiting for them to get back in stock!
Great..am somewhat game to try. Well report back. Thanks!!
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IT WORKED...somewhat!!! When it boots, I now get Samsung Custom and unlocked symbol and I am in Philz Touch Recovery backing up the image.
As expected, the backup image is 4GB+ (saved on external card of course).
However, I can't update binary for root.
You, sir, are a genius...thanks so much..almost there!
Not really rooted though. Can't update binary and when in Root Explorer I can explore most folders but Root checker says I am not rooted.
Now what do I do? LOL
markwebb said:
IT WORKED...somewhat!!! When it boots, I nLet me know how it goes ow get Samsung Custom and unlocked symbol and I am in Philz Touch Recovery backing up the image.
As expected, the backup image is 4GB+ (saved on external card of course).
However, I can't update binary for root.
You, sir, are a genius...thanks so much..almost there!
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Did you flash SuperSU from recovery via the zip file? (from this thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053. Look for the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip file in the download section.
This should give you root after flashing in recovery! If you can't get root in a root app after flashing this file, then the kernel is blocking root. You can thank Samsung for adding that in the DK kernel.
You can easily work around this by flashing a custom kernel!
Let me know how it goes.
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Did you flash SuperSU from recovery via the zip file? (from this thread) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053. Look for the UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip file in the download section.
This should give you root after flashing in recovery! If you can't get root in a root app after flashing this file, then the kernel is blocking root. You can thank Samsung for adding that in the DK kernel.
You can easily work around this by flashing a custom kernel!
Let me know how it goes.
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BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!
Now we need a thread/tutorial started for the Dev Edition Owners on how to do this!!
markwebb said:
BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!! THANKS!!!!
Now we need a thread/tutorial started for the Dev Edition Owners on how to do this!!
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Do you now have root with the stock DK kernel, or did you flash a custom kernel?
Root with stock kernel.
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Root with stock kernel.
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Now I know exactly what I need to do when I get mine!
Thanks for testing it out on your device
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Now I know exactly what I need to do when I get mine!
Thanks for testing it out on your device
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You are welcome. Now, the next question: Can we flash the ROM's which are Loki adjusted?
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You are welcome. Now, the next question: Can we flash the ROM's which are Loki adjusted?
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Good question. From what I have seen thus far, the recovery is the piece that has to be Loki adjusted to allow it to be flashed on a locked bootloader. I don't think the ROM cares one way or the other. The only thing I still have questions about is the kernel. Is the kernel in the Developer Edition different than the carrier version?
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Good question. The only thing I still have questions about is the kernel. Is the kernel in the Developer Edition different than the carrier version?
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How do I/we find out? If you have any suggestions, let me know. I have gone this far and sweated.
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How do I/we find out? If you have any suggestions, let me know. I have gone this far and sweated.
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If we could get an MD5 of the Developer DK kernel (boot.img), and compare it to the MD5 of a completely stock DK kernel (boot.img). Or maybe compare the kernel build numbers? I dunno, just throwing some ideas out.
So my mom got this version which seems isnt in any of the kits and scripts dint work on it..
All I want is to root, which from my understanding means I need to unlock bootloader, I do prefer team win recovery, and to install CM.
I looked for a thread but found non, any chance for help and guidence?
TY
P.s
Also people keep writing ftf, which im not sure what it means, and a C6602/3 nersion which I cant find in my "about"
Caniv said:
So my mom got this version which seems isnt in any of the kits and scripts dint work on it..
All I want is to root, which from my understanding means I need to unlock bootloader, I do prefer team win recovery, and to install CM.
I looked for a thread but found non, any chance for help and guidence?
TY
P.s
Also people keep writing ftf, which im not sure what it means, and a C6602/3 nersion which I cant find in my "about"
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I think 10.1.1.A.1.253 is an earlier version. Mine was bought about 2 months ago and it came with 10.1.1.A.307. You can try Doomlord's root method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333566). It works for me, albeit on 307.
Caniv said:
So my mom got this version which seems isnt in any of the kits and scripts dint work on it..
All I want is to root, which from my understanding means I need to unlock bootloader, I do prefer team win recovery, and to install CM.
I looked for a thread but found non, any chance for help and guidence?
TY
P.s
Also people keep writing ftf, which im not sure what it means, and a C6602/3 nersion which I cant find in my "about"
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All the information can be found in this forum if you look for it...
If you're asking such basic questions, I'd just leave things alone or you're heading for disaster (and risk upsetting your mom at the same time by voiding her warranty & loosing all the Sony DRM keys)
I just got gs3 and i have this update. Question is,is it worth updating or if i update, would i not be able to root the phone or install custom roms on it. How does it work on s3?
Hey
Give some information about the update file that u hav..
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shad0wboss said:
I just got gs3 and i have this update. Question is,is it worth updating or if i update, would i not be able to root the phone or install custom roms on it. How does it work on s3?
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Am i right in thinking you are coming from an iPhone? Rooting an android phone isn't like jailbreaking in the sense that no matter what firmware you have, you can still root your phone and flash custom ROMs.
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Am i right in thinking you are coming from an iPhone? Rooting an android phone isn't like jailbreaking in the sense that no matter what firmware you have, you can still root your phone and flash custom ROMs.
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No, never had an iphone, never will i hope. I have had several android phones (moto defy, galaxy s/s2/s3, xperia s, htc desire hd). My qustion is whether it's a complicated method or is it root->cwm->flash type of thing...I just got it and don't wanna mess anything badly without knowing.
Haha nevermind, it was just asking for registering my device. Oddly enough it's already update, don't know if it's normal.
Anyways i would like to have some info about how flashing works on S3 because i have had phones where "unlocking bootloader" and actually letting the company know that the device has been unlocked like in xperia s case. So i just need some info regarding the method. Also some info whether it's worth flashing a specific version or rom out there that provides a better overall experience than stock.
Its all posted in the faqs and guides .
Rom you make up your own mind no best rom posts allowed .
BASICS
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
Phone Freezes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133401
Sudden Death .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091045
RETURN TO STOCK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2323847
That's helpful ! i'll give it a read later.
Thanks a lot
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No, never had an iphone, never will i hope. I have had several android phones (moto defy, galaxy s/s2/s3, xperia s, htc desire hd). My qustion is whether it's a complicated method or is it root->cwm->flash type of thing...I just got it and don't wanna mess anything badly without knowing.
Haha nevermind, it was just asking for registering my device. Oddly enough it's already update, don't know if it's normal.
Anyways i would like to have some info about how flashing works on S3 because i have had phones where "unlocking bootloader" and actually letting the company know that the device has been unlocked like in xperia s case. So i just need some info regarding the method. Also some info whether it's worth flashing a specific version or rom out there that provides a better overall experience than stock.
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All of the GT-i9300 phones (that's the model number for the international version) have the boot loader unlocked. All you need to do is, like you said, root it, flash CWM, and flash the ROM of your choice.
Samsung did implement a flash counter which will turn from 0 to 1 when anything is flashed, there is an app on the play store that can change it back to 1 called Triangle Away.
Personally i use cyanogenmod, if you don't know, it is the most popular ROM right now (i think) and it is based on AOSP (the Android source code from Google) but with many tweaks and added features that make it much faster and a better experience than stock. Right now I'm running the unofficial KitKat 4.4 version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529775
A lot of people get scared by the word "unofficial" but after a few weeks of running it i haven't had a single issue.
I use a custom kernel so i can overclock and undervolt, it's the boeffla 2.1-beta2.
http://boeffla.df-kunde.de/sgs3/boe...st/boeffla-kernel-CM-2.1-beta2-cm11.0.CWM.ziphttp://boeffla.df-kunde.de/sgs3/boeffla-kernel-cm/cm11.0_download/Test/boeffla-kernel-CM-2.1-beta2-cm11.0.CWM.zip
wait so the counter stays at 1? no way to make it 0?
Oh sorry, typo Triangle Away resets the counter to 0
just smashed my oneplus one so the other half has gave me her z2,
managed to root it on 4.4.4 and have Clockwork Recovery,
it so much more difficult to flash roms...
basically im looking for a rom with good battery life and good camera mods,
can some one just give me the heads up, do i still need to downgrade to 4.4.2 do i need to install dual recovery
and any tips on roms
cheers
based on what you wrote i'm assuming to rooted through unlocking your bootloader, which has voided your warranty and resulted in losing your DRM keys, now you don't have to downgrade for anything. that is required if you don't have a rooted phone and need to root without unlocking bootloader.
now you can simply flash any new rom. there are multiple choices, but only two lollipop roms available right now based on stock, Existez Y and Moonwalker Provolution, both are available in development section. personally i'm using Existenz Y as the black design in Provolution was not exactly my cup of tea, and it has some terrific options as ambient display and changing navbar size inbuilt without the need of xposed. otherwise there are multiple AOSP and CM based ROMS available in both development and orig development section. for flashing steps please read them on OP of each rom, and go through the threads properly before asking for them in new posts or threads.
thank you very much for writing back to me , yes i have unlocked the bootloader ,
reading Exstez topic it mentions about flashing latest firmware and adding dual recovery?
just checked Moonwalkers
You Must To Be Sure You Are On Firmware .726[LP] Or .28[LP]
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sutty86 said:
thank you very much for writing back to me , yes i have unlocked the bootloader ,
reading Exstez topic it mentions about flashing latest firmware and adding dual recovery?
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That is required if you are on LB and have dual recovery. i dont think if you have unlocked bootloader you need dual recovery. you can use normal recovery to flash. anyway dual recovery is available for UB also so you can use that. provides you with more option and i personally prefer that.
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just checked Moonwalkers
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Yes for moonwalker its recommended that you come from LP base. but i'm not sure how you can go back to stock after unlocking your BL. can't flash stock FTF normally as it might brick the device. might want to check sticky threads for getting to LP on unlocked bootloader. creating a prerooted firmware might help you in that. since i have a locked BL dont really know a lot about that part.
Just a heads up, since you unlocked your boot Loader the camera low light performance will be significantly bad and other Sony exclusive apps might not work. Hopefully you backed up TA partition.