Hi all.
I know now that it was a mistake to wait for 2.3.3 before i rooted but i did and now i don't know how.
All the methods i can find don't work with 2.3.3.
I'm still quite green with regards to android although i did root my old LG GT540 using Z4root which was really easy.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Really? So if you unlock the bootloader (guides should be available on the development forum) and you flash ClockworkMod recovery(CWM - again there are guides for this), then you can't flash the superuser.apk? I had some trouble, but it turns out that I had to mount /system in CWM for the .apk to flash properly.
It's ridiculously easy to root the Nexus S. Before 2.3.3 you could root it without even unlocking the bootloader, now you have to unlock it first. Which is also ridiculously easy.
The only problem is that the unlocking process completely wipes all user data and the SD card. So before you root, do a complete backup. Then follow the instructions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Use the android 2.3.3 root backup that's around the forum. Easiest way to get root
Sent From Your Mom's Nexus S.
charlieb620 said:
Use the android 2.3.3 root backup that's around the forum. Easiest way to get root
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Thanks all of you for your replies.
So how do i do this? Do i copy this file to root of storage then install through recovery?
Easiest Way To Get Root On 2.3.3
noj78 said:
Thanks all of you for your replies.
So how do i do this? Do i copy this file to root of storage then install through recovery?
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if you have clockwork mod use this as a restore and you will have a rooted 2.3.3 its the easiest way to do it.
http://www.mediafire.com/?c1ww7zb837uycbk
just unzip and put the backup folder in your clockworkmod recovery folder boot into recovery and restore 2.3.3 takes 2 minutes and you will boot up with a rooted 2.3.3
charlieb620 said:
if you have clockwork mod use this as a restore and you will have a rooted 2.3.3 its the easiest way to do it.
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But i need to be rooted first to install clockwork mod.
I guess i need to unlock the bootloader now to root
noj78 said:
But i need to be rooted first to install clockwork mod.
I guess i need to unlock the bootloader now to root
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you install clockworkmod through the market your not rooted on 2.3.2????
charlieb620 said:
you install clockworkmod through the market your not rooted on 2.3.2????
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No i updated to 2.3.3 before thinking about rooting
noj78 said:
No i updated to 2.3.3 before thinking about rooting
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download clockworkmod from market
try to flash recovery from inside app if it works restore the backup that i posted thats in the zip
charlieb620 said:
download clockworkmod from market
try to flash recovery from inside app if it works restore the backup that i posted thats in the zip
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No it won't work as it requires superuser permission
Guess its time to backup and unlock the bootloader!!
noj78 said:
No it won't work as it requires superuser permission
Guess its time to backup and unlock the bootloader!!
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guess so. sorry bout that.
charlieb620 said:
guess so. sorry bout that.
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Thank's for trying to help your very kind.
noj78 said:
Thank's for trying to help your very kind.
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no problem. i dont mind helping when i know.
I flashed the full 2.3.3 rom, im still unlocked and I flashed cmw via original root method and it completed but when I boot into stock recovery then choose recovery I get the triangle with ! inside it
You have to get root explorer and rename install recovery.sh in the etc folder so that clockwork recovery will stick. If you don't everytime you reboot it will go back to stock
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Sweet, what do you rename it to?
Bronk93 said:
Sweet, thanks dude for providing that info
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Make sure after you rename the file flash clockworkmod again. Make sure when your in the folder before you rename mount r/o rename than remount
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old-install-recovery.old
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Thanks again man!
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I have read the[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)....
a little comfused that it says 'You're now free to install the ROM you want.' after part 4 'root'
Must the phone be rooted before flash a rom?
proxylullaby said:
I have read the[GUIDE] Step by Step ROOT Nexus S via ClockworkMod Recovery image (i9023 and i9020A)....
a little comfused that it says 'You're now free to install the ROM you want.' after part 4 'root'
Must the phone be rooted before flash a rom?
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No you can flash without root.
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You only need to be rooted in order to use ROM Manager... If you just unlock the bootloader and flash/boot Clockwork, I believe you can flash about anything.
DoomFragger said:
You only need to be rooted in order to use ROM Manager... If you just unlock the bootloader and flash/boot Clockwork, I believe you can flash about anything.
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thanks, I think you are right......with Clockwork anything can be flashed...
Having SU and Busybox installed is helpfully with some apps that require root such as titanium backup and root explorer.
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you know
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meiyijun001 said:
you know
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whats this ????
tyshemi said:
whats this ????
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just the 3e modification, in executable format... not important
cool scripting
this script may not be critical but scripting skills will quickly become important in the future of this group
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whats this ????
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You can do it easy！
I used this and it worked flawlessly. It is in some other language but all I had to do was click on it and then hit enter.
It is just easier, not that I wouldn't be able to do it using the normal method. But, if there is an easy way like this out there why bother.
Thanks to the OP author
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Yes, Many new android owner need this, I don't but I am glad you did this to help others. Thanks
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This seems like a great idea
Why hasen't this gotten more attention in the forum. Just curious?
msnyder said:
Why hasen't this gotten more attention in the forum. Just curious?
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modified 3e recovery has become an obsolete method... It is WAY easier just to odin flash the Community kernel. Instant CWM and Voodoo
My Infuse is rooted & stock Rom.
Can someone tell me how to install these or tell me if I am fine.
1. Put the phone into debugging mode
2. Run the .bat file
Do I have to reboot or something?
After running the .bat file the recovery is already modded?
Thanks for your answers.
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My Infuse is rooted & stock Rom.
Can someone tell me how to install these or tell me if I am fine.
1. Put the phone into debugging mode
2. Run the .bat file
Do I have to reboot or something?
After running the .bat file the recovery is already modded?
Thanks for your answers.
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Yes you are right ,it's easy.
Is this ClockWork Recovery Mod? Can I make Nand backup?
highaltitude said:
Is this ClockWork Recovery Mod? Can I make Nand backup?
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It's simpler to get ODIN, get the Community kernel, and use ODIN to flash the kernel, instant CWM and Voodoo.
I'm not sure how to install this. I got my infuse literally yesterday and I'm trying to learn the ins and outs of installing roms. I tried to replace the recovery file using the manual 3e method but was unscessful. I was hoping to use this installer, but I don't know how to execute it. I tried putting the phone in debugging mode, and going to root explorer but there is no way to open it.
josepr07 said:
My Infuse is rooted & stock Rom.
Can someone tell me how to install these or tell me if I am fine.
1. Put the phone into debugging mode
2. Run the .bat file
Do I have to reboot or something?
After running the .bat file the recovery is already modded?
Thanks for your answers.
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Make sure your in debug mode. Connect it to pc. Run the bat file, wait untill you see success prompts. After its all done, you should see a blinking cursor.
Test it out. I did and it does work.
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I'm not sure how to install this. I got my infuse literally yesterday and I'm trying to learn the ins and outs of installing roms. I tried to replace the recovery file using the manual 3e method but was unscessful. I was hoping to use this installer, but I don't know how to execute it. I tried putting the phone in debugging mode, and going to root explorer but there is no way to open it.
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Hi there! If really want to try the best way is to install sgs kernel flasher from the market, find and download the community voodoo kernel, then use sgs kernel flasher and install.
Note: there are also all kinds of video floating around of how to do a few things. May want to check those out too.
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hey guys i just installed this kings ROM but before that i made a backup , where and how do i get to that to install it so i get all my apps and info back.?
Depends on the recovery you used. Also if you can't answer the next question you shouldn't have rooted your phone in the first place. Do the research first then tinker.....
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takes to long to research, rather learn as i go.i used the cwm 5.0
/sdcard/clockworkmod/backup
Greetz
so just go to that file and load it.? the rom will stay the same correct?
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so just go to that file and load it.? the rom will stay the same correct?
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No, it will restore your old system/rom.
Use Titanium Backup to backup/restore apps.
Greets.
jimmyjames72 said:
so just go to that file and load it.? the rom will stay the same correct?
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if your recovery has advance restore option , then you can first install the applications and then go recovery and ONLY RESTORE DATA PARTITION
I know the title may sound odd, but let me explain. I rooted my phone a while back and have flashed plenty of ROM's. I think that there is something wrong and would basically like to take it back to the starting point....that point you get right after you have rooted it for the first time. What would be the best way? I ask because I do not want to return it to stock as in this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1867253)
Do I act as if I have never rooted it and run it through the ODIN process?
If so, what method as lately I have seen more than one.
Thanks all.
Whats the difference between the time after you first rooted your phone vs it being rooted now? Idk maybe use supersu built in options for restoring root?
There isn't any way to do it for now only computers can do that.
Odin flash a rooted VRBLK3 image from mrRobinson thread in the dev section. Use the /sdcard wipe tar. You'll then need to unlock the bootloader if you intend to flash kernels or roms again.
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SlimSnoops....I used this version on my sons when I rooted it....is this the same way as MrRobinsons and will it work?
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
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SlimSnoops....I used this version on my sons when I rooted it....is this the same way as MrRobinsons and will it work?
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
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This is a great guide but is written for rooting a phone for the first time. What Slim was suggesting was to install a pre-rooted image onto your phone after cleaning it properly. If you want to do it this was since it is familiar to you, I would return to stock using the guide in the stickies and then using the guide that you referenced to root and unlock. Make sure that you back everything up including the IMEI. Good luck!
OK..so I go and do this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436&highlight=mrrobinson
Then go do the root in the link I posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2046439
You mentioned cleaning...what do you mean by that?
Sound right?
sideoutjj said:
OK..so I go and do this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436&highlight=mrrobinson
Then go do the root in the link I posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2046439
You mentioned cleaning...what do you mean by that?
Sound right?
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All you need is download the "full wipe" version from here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390214368362234355 then:
First, use Titanium to backup all your apps.
1. Remove your micro sdcard (it will wipe your card if you don't remove)
2. Boot into download mode (volume down + home + power buttons)
3. Use Odin to flash that image and remember only select PDA.
Once you boot up you will have a like factory setp with root. Do your normal setup then use Titanium to restore all your apps. That's it.
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All you need is download the "full wipe" version from here http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390214368362234355 then:
First, use Titanium to backup all your apps.
1. Remove your micro sdcard (it will wipe your card if you don't remove)
2. Boot into download mode (volume down + home + power buttons)
3. Use Odin to flash that image and remember only select PDA.
Once you boot up you will have a like factory setp with root. Do your normal setup then use Titanium to restore all your apps. That's it.
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AWESOME...Thanks. I have used 4.1 and 4.2 ROM's and I just think that something is not running right, so I want to basically start over and pick a ROM I like,
Figured it out...thanks
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I have to ask...but how do I do the following per his instructions: Extract the root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1.tar.md5 from the .7z file you downloaded.
I downloaded the .7z file, but how do I extract the .md5 file from it? I have tried WinRar and 7Zip...neither likes it for some reason.
Thanks
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It is supposed to end in "md5"
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Odin flash a rooted VRBLK3 image from mrRobinson thread in the dev section. Use the /sdcard wipe tar. You'll then need to unlock the bootloader if you intend to flash kernels or roms again.
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Can someone who has never rooted their phone use the MrRobinson method to root for the first time?
Clyde Tacoma said:
Can someone who has never rooted their phone use the MrRobinson method to root for the first time?
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Yes! Although I see you created a thread and received an answer there as well.
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Yes! Although I see you created a thread and received an answer there as well.
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After I hijacked this thread I decided maybe creating my own was probably a better way to go. And maybe it will be easier for someone to find the same answer in the future. But it never hurts to have multiple opinions so thanks for your reply! I feel much more confident now that I wont brick another phone.
CWM Recovery v6.0.3.7 I take no responsibility for bricked devices FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
I DID NOT BUILD THIS RECOVERY I FOUND IT IN A THREAD AND DECIDED TO SHARE IT
Samsung Galaxy Core Plus (SM-G350)
NOTE YOUR DEVICE NEED TO BE ROOTED
How to:
Download Recovery: http://www.mediafire.com/download/ii6baeeug78d5el/recovery.tar.md5
Download Odin: http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
Extract it to desktop
Boot in to Download mode (Power+Home+Volume Down)
Open Odin
Connect device to computer now from Odin it should say Added!!! Now Press AP button and select Recovery.MD5 and press start
Now wait a couple of seconds to check if you have CWM boot in to recovery (Power+Home+Volume Up) Or download Quick boot from Google Play and boot in from recovery there
hi, i have this phone but i cant find any root
did u try this one? or are u just sharing?
Hi try Kingo root it worked for me
This recovery works fine on my device (SM-G350)
kingo works like vroot ?
i will try tnx!
SuperMirko said:
kingo works like vroot ?
i will try tnx!
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Try that tell me if it works or not
Were you able to root your phone?
I have seen root methods where you first install recovery, then flash a root zip.
So is it real that you need root to install that recovery?
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murpahurpa said:
I have seen root methods where you first install recovery, then flash a root zip.
So is it real that you need root to install that recovery?
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I tried that method it didn't work
And it's very strange that you install recovery before you even have root on your phone
I succeeded on this the flashing, but i still have androids own recovery, not CWM.
Also, do you know the version of this CWM?
murpahurpa said:
I succeeded on this the flashing, but i still have androids own recovery, not CWM.
Also, do you know the version of this CWM?
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Yes check out the thread I started on my profile
Hi sorry for the wrong answer
The version is v6.0.3.7
Ronii10 said:
Hi sorry for the wrong answer
The version is v6.0.3.7
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Okay, but the CWM still doesn't work, only shows up android's stock recovery. Any help?
murpahurpa said:
Okay, but the CWM still doesn't work, only shows up android's stock recovery. Any help?
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Are you sure because it works fine on my phone, did you root your phone?
Ronii10 said:
Are you sure because it works fine on my phone, did you root your phone?
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Yes, rooted with iRoot (basically vRoot english version)
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Yes, rooted with iRoot (basically vRoot english version)
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Did you confirm it with root checker?
Ronii10 said:
Did you confirm it with root checker?
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Yes, i have root access. I have already installed many root apps and deleted bloatware.
Okay how did you boot in to recovery?
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Okay how did you boot in to recovery?
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Power+home+volumeup and quickboot and rom manager
Okay it's the same for me
Did you flash the recovery via odin?
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Okay it's the same for me
Did you flash the recovery via odin?
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Yes