Does anyone know if this is possible? It's supposed to be as simple as one click and it roots the phone (which is what I wanna do.. keep it easy). For some reason, it was taking a while and it didn't work. I'm just guessing, but is it possible it might not work since 2.3 is relatively new? If that's the case, do I gotta go back to 2.2 for this to work or something like that? Or is there another app I can use that'll work just as easy on 2.3?
Any response is appreciated.
Thanks.
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itslinx said:
Does anyone know if this is possible? It's supposed to be as simple as one click and it roots the phone (which is what I wanna do.. keep it easy). For some reason, it was taking a while and it didn't work. I'm just guessing, but is it possible it might not work since 2.3 is relatively new? If that's the case, do I gotta go back to 2.2 for this to work or something like that? Or is there another app I can use that'll work just as easy on 2.3?
Any response is appreciated.
Thanks.
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no you can not root 2.3.3 at all. you will need to put recovery on and flash a prerooted rom from the development section. all instructions are there.
eagle1967 said:
no you can not root 2.3.3 at all. you will need to put recovery on and flash a prerooted rom from the development section. all instructions are there.
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Alright, thanks for the heads up. I'm not sure what you mean by put recovery on exactly (i've never rooted before), but i'm sure I can figure it out.
just make sure to read everything before you start
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Alright, thanks for the heads up. I'm not sure what you mean by put recovery on exactly (i've never rooted before), but i'm sure I can figure it out.
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just go to the development section and look at top theres a sticky and it walks you through everything its very easy. remember this may void your warranty.
there is a stock gingerbread only change is rooted.
eagle1967 said:
just go to the development section and look at top theres a sticky and it walks you through everything its very easy. remember this may void your warranty.
there is a stock gingerbread only change is rooted.
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Yeah, I found it after I read your last post. Appreciate it, thanks again.
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is this a thing? does anyone still care? =D
i found this thread discussing the topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842358
which eventually points to this
http://www.klutsh.com/2010/12/30/htc-legend-mytouch-3g-slide/
i mean, sounds like a good plan to me. i'd like to try the jailbreak but i'm absolutely not downgrading my phone, even if i could find an old rom
i'd try to do it myself, but i'd need pretty straight forward direction
hmm, maybe i'm out of my league xD
i'm using liberated froyo fr008 and the default kernel. can i flash an old kernel?
i mean, without effecting the current rom/system?
anyway, i like liberated but i'ma check out cyanogen now and see what its like =)
I believe the default kernel for liberated let's you overclock and keep your trackball wake and WiFi hotspot also. Previous kernels you would lose all that. Maybe I'm wrong?
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aaron.a said:
is this a thing? does anyone still care? =D
i found this thread discussing the topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842358
which eventually points to this
http://www.klutsh.com/2010/12/30/htc-legend-mytouch-3g-slide/
i mean, sounds like a good plan to me. i'd like to try the jailbreak but i'm absolutely not downgrading my phone, even if i could find an old rom
i'd try to do it myself, but i'd need pretty straight forward direction
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You can now flash a recovery image to run PSfreedom ---> hxxp://psfreedom.com/wiki/Device_compatibility_list
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You can now flash a recovery image to run PSfreedom ---> hxxp://psfreedom.com/wiki/Device_compatibility_list
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nice!
but essentially i'm going to have to do a nandroid backup, flash the phone, boot into jailbreak, then restore my recovery every single time?
thanks for the tip tho, i don't want to sound like i'm complaining... i really just like hacking mah devices =D
geez, nevermind. i really should read everything before i start typing
aaron.a said:
nice!
but essentially i'm going to have to do a nandroid backup, flash the phone, boot into jailbreak, then restore my recovery every single time?
thanks for the tip tho, i don't want to sound like i'm complaining... i really just like hacking mah devices =D
geez, nevermind. i really should read everything before i start typing
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No, it's a fully functional recovery, it just add psfreedom menu on the list.
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No, it's a fully functional recovery, it just add psfreedom menu on the list.
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I see. I read the read me but im a little confused.. How do i flash a zip or img (not sure which) to my "recovery partition"? It sounds simple, i know about partitioning, but ive read everything in clockwork and most of whats in the read me doesnt match up with the options available in clockwork =/
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I see. I read the read me but im a little confused.. How do i flash a zip or img (not sure which) to my "recovery partition"? It sounds simple, i know about partitioning, but ive read everything in clockwork and most of whats in the read me doesnt match up with the options available in clockwork =/
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you flash this http://www.klutsh.com/downloads/
with this tool http://unrevoked.com/recovery/
FFXTDS said:
you flash this http://www.klutsh.com/downloads/
with this tool http://unrevoked.com/recovery/
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./smackself
so i have rooted my evo before but i had to take it in to sprint because i broke the screen. i havent rooted it again since because last time they gave me a huge problem that it was rooted. today, i talked to my friend and he has his rooted with roms and everything. he says that even if rooted, and with a rom it is possible to go back to factory with superuser app gone and everything, if need be. i wanted to know if this is correct, and if so, how?
i am supposed to go to his house tomorrow for him to do it all for me, i want to make sure i really want to do this.
thank you!
mrodriguez091 said:
so i have rooted my evo before but i had to take it in to sprint because i broke the screen. i havent rooted it again since because last time they gave me a huge problem that it was rooted. today, i talked to my friend and he has his rooted with roms and everything. he says that even if rooted, and with a rom it is possible to go back to factory with superuser app gone and everything, if need be. i wanted to know if this is correct, and if so, how?
i am supposed to go to his house tomorrow for him to do it all for me, i want to make sure i really want to do this.
thank you!
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I think it's called a RUU rom. Wipes as if you were never there., back to factory stock.
Cheers!
do you have a rooted phone with roms on it?
mrodriguez091 said:
do you have a rooted phone with roms on it?
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Sure do. Running EVO with CyanogenMod 7 nightly build.
is there anyway you could walk me through or if you could show me somewhere that has it?
mrodriguez091 said:
is there anyway you could walk me through or if you could show me somewhere that has it?
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First, you need to go to unrevoked and root your phone. There are plenty of step/step guides out there, I'll see if I can find a good one for ya. Recommend doing a bunch of reading before jumping in, or waiting for your friend to do it tomorrow.
Edit: be sure to click on More info link on unrevoked site and read up.
i could do the rooting, but do i need to do the forever root?
mrodriguez091 said:
i could do the rooting, but do i need to do the forever root?
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Oops, sorry. Got busy flashing a new nightly ROM.
Yes, do Forever.
mrodriguez091 said:
is there anyway you could walk me through or if you could show me somewhere that has it?
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Here's a pretty thorough step by step guide for ya. goodandEVO
then just download rom manager?
How exactly does one upgrade the CWM from 3.1.0.1 to 4.x.x.x?
I am trying to install Petes 2.3.5 and I keep getting an error Status 7, I read in that thread that I would need to update my CWM to the newer version. I do the install of CWM from the app, but its the same version. I even downloaded the image file from the CWM website (not that I would know how to install that anyway) but that version is 3.1.0.1 as well. I am kind of at a lost here. Any tips would be highlly appreciated.
1) Download the image file (4.0.0.2 I'm assuming you want, it's in the dev section).
2) Boot your phone to the bootloader
3) fastboot flash recovery imagename.img
NYYFan325 said:
1) Download the image file (4.0.0.2 I'm assuming you want, it's in the dev section).
2) Boot your phone to the bootloader
3) fastboot flash recovery imagename.img
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I appreciate the quick response, but I am a noob, just now getting comfortable with ROMs and what not. Is there a way you can give me a better step by step guide, or point me to a thread that already has one (Im sure there is one, although I searched already to come up empty handed). Thanks so much.
Those pretty much ARE the steps. You need a very basic knowledge on how to use adb (to reboot into bootloader, its the easiest way) and having a general understanding of how to use DOS commands on a PC helps too. I would reccomend reading this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
PM me if you need more help, I might be able to just take care of it for you remotely... it just might be easier then trying to explain it in every detailed step
blueluck77 said:
I appreciate the quick response, but I am a noob, just now getting comfortable with ROMs and what not. Is there a way you can give me a better step by step guide, or point me to a thread that already has one (Im sure there is one, although I searched already to come up empty handed). Thanks so much.
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Is there a difference between the NS and the NS4G Clockworkmod 4.0.0.2? I found a tutorial on the Cyanogen Wiki, but it only states NS.
This is the post http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide
blueluck77 said:
Is there a difference between the NS and the NS4G Clockworkmod 4.0.0.2? I found a tutorial on the Cyanogen Wiki, but it only states NS.
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Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686
Pick one of the NS4G ones
NYYFan325 said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686
Pick one of the NS4G ones
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One last question, then I'm going to do it.
Does it matter which color I get? I mean the numbers underneath (7322dce6d591199434572dae1d55be6a) Do I need to match that to anything on my phone?
Nope, all personal preference. I like the cyan, but its totally your call
NYYFan325 said:
Nope, all personal preference. I like the cyan, but its totally your call
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Sweet deal, Ill be back imma give it a go.
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Nope, all personal preference. I like the cyan, but its totally your call
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OK I GOT IT!! Thanks for all your help!
I am now getting an error from installing the update (from my custom launcher) so Ill have to go back to stock (unrooted), root stock, install the 4002, then install the update, then install my launcher. Thats saved for tomorrow evening. I am going to bed now. Thanks again.
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added a pic of the launcher to show you what I mean. I also added the launcher in case anyone else wants it.
I used [ROM-Leak][ODIN] Gingerbread 2.3.4 T959VUVKG4 and it worked flawlessly but I want to root it and they give you the .tar files to flash it I just wanted to ask where do I put the .tar files in ODIN? I just don't want to mess anything up. I'm going to guess I put it in the PDA but im not sure.
im not trying to be mean, but you have to at least search for things instead of starting new threads.
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im not trying to be mean, but you have to at least search for things instead of starting new threads.
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I understand. I did but I just didn't find anything about where to put the zimage-root-tar file I need to root the phone. After the scare I had last night I'm just trying to be super careful.
jager555 said:
im not trying to be mean, but you have to at least search for things instead of starting new threads.
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Ok I found that I was supposed to put it in PDA and I did. I got the fish like it said and tried to go back into download mode but when I did my phone now says "firware upgrade encountered an issue. Pease select recovery mode in Kies & try agian" what did I do wrong now??
I can't get into download mode...
I got it to work..... I think im done doing this for a while.... I'm having to many heart attacks cause things aren't going smoothly.....
it will be easier next time. just make sure you read and understand what it is you are doing. its a pretty straightforward process (to me) once you understand WHY you are doing things.
anyway, glad you got it to work. enjoy GB!
jager555 said:
it will be easier next time. just make sure you read and understand what it is you are doing. its a pretty straightforward process (to me) once you understand WHY you are doing things.
anyway, glad you got it to work. enjoy GB!
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Thank you for you help. And I am loving GB it run sooooo much smoother.
There's so much out there I have to ask it directly. I know it's got to be in the forum somewhere but I've read probably half dozen ways to do this and it's confusing.
I have a TMob Galaxy S 4g T959VUVKJ6 running T959VUVKJ6-CL694130 kernel (hope that means something to someone!) with 2.3.6 firmware that came with the phone.
How can I get rid of bloatware?
If I have to root first is there an ez way to do that, like SOC that works on my phone?
I rooted a previous phone but with an older firmware and used SOC. Looking for the same process if I can. Thanks in advance.
SOC V2.3.3 will work on GB. If you just want to root and keep the stock ROM that's your best bet.
rogerperk said:
How can I get rid of bloatware?
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Check my signature for FB's debloater. You do need to be rooted & have CWM installed to use it.
rogerperk said:
If I have to root first is there an ez way to do that, like SOC that works on my phone?
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SOC is one way, but given that you need to have CWM installed I would suggest using the third link in bhndven's [Heimdall][One-Click][UVKJ6] The KJ6 Heimdall One-Click Collection [12/11/2011].
After that, install [KERNEL]Subtly Modified Stock with CWM5 + Voodoo Lagfix [02/24] to get on the latest beta kernel. It has the latest CWM which resolves an issue with CWM 3 not being able to mount /system on Gingerbread.
rogerperk said:
I rooted a previous phone but with an older firmware and used SOC. Looking for the same process if I can. Thanks in advance.
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SOC will work, just make sure you have the latest version. However, to debloat you need CWM so I would forgo SOC & install the stuff above.
Nope. I downloaded SOC 2.3.3, checked USB debugging, plugged in my phone, it didn't ask my anything about my card, turned on SOC, clicked Root, it went through Killing ADB Server, daemon not running, daemon started successfully, and sat there at Starting ADB Server. Tried several times but no joy. Is it me?
It said Not Responding.
I haven't used it to root in a really long time personally. I know others have gotten it to work recently. Maybe try a different usb port. Here's a guide with some info on it. Read down a little bit and you'll see it. Sounds like your doing it right. Do you want to stay on stock and just have root? Or will you be playing with custom ROMs?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
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I haven't used it to root in a really long time personally. I know others have gotten it to work recently. Maybe try a different usb port. Here's a guide with some info on it. Read down a little bit and you'll see it. Sounds like your doing it right. Do you want to stay on stock and just have root? Or will you be playing with custom ROMs?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
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Same result. It stops responding. I'm probably going to keep it stock. I may do a custom ROM later but right now I can't get it to root. Can't figure it out.
You need to try a USB that you haven't used on your phone before. Follow the first link in my signature and go to the part about rooting. If fresh USB port doesn't work after following the guide it will probably be your USB cable.
lumin30 said:
You need to try a USB that you haven't used on your phone before. Follow the first link in my signature and go to the part about rooting. If fresh USB port doesn't work after following the guide it will probably be your USB cable.
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Still no joy. I think this is just too hard to do, which brings me back to my original question. I'm sure some wizard will come up with a way to do this soon - just not now I guess. Thanks for the help though! I appreciate it. I guess I'll stay stock for awhile yet.
How could you have done what I said in that short of time? I think you aren't reading thoroughly and are waiting for a specific answer you want to hear.
Just follow the second link in my signature. You will be on rooted stock with CWM and the guide is DUMMY proof.
I think your right lumin....outside of the vibrant....this is the easiest phone to root.
Sent from my SGH-T959V,SGH-T959 using xda premium.
Another simple way to get rid of bloatware is to use titanium backup or root explorer.
Because I am sitting at my computer working on this so it wasn't that hard to do. I had SOC open, had already downloaded file manager, etc. I never got a USB port to work but I'm going to try it again. Once I get a moment to take a deep breath. I really do appreciate the help but I don't want to do alot to do that. I got spoiled with SOC.
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Just follow the second link in my signature. You will be on rooted stock with CWM and the guide is DUMMY proof.
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OK, I think it worked this time. The trick was to use IE and not Chrome apparently. It didn't go like the directions said but I ended up with a rebooted phone, lost all my apps and stuff, but with superuser on it so I assume I'm rooted and this won't start launching nuclear missiles or something. Thanks, Lumin! I appreciate your patience with me.
Hi. I have posted in another thread regarding problems with my Wind Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4G (SGH-T959W), which seems to be similar to rogerperk's issues, although the phone is a different model. lumin30 responded to the post saying that my phone is not supported by XDA. Being a noob, I don't understand why my phone is not supported. It is still a Galaxy S 4G, is it not; albeit with different baseband.
My original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24678919#post24678919
Is there anyone out there that may be able to help? stephen_w, lumin30, FBis251? My main goal is to root it so I can use Titanium Backup and fix the random shut-down problems.
thanks,
Billy
billyckot said:
Being a noob, I don't understand why my phone is not supported. It is still a Galaxy S 4G, is it not; albeit with different baseband.
My original post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24678919#post24678919
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Billy even tho your phone is a SGS4G it is different from the T-Mobile phone. So our methods wont work. We dont know anything about your phone or even how to root it. You are probably stuck with a locked up phone.
Super One Click is not specific to our model phone. I will post a link to the website for you to read up on and determine if you want to try using it to root. I haven't read anybody messing their phone up with SOC - however, keep in mind you will not have a way to fix your phone if you do mess it up.
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Super One Click is not specific to our model phone. I will post a link to the website for you to read up on and determine if you want to try using it to root. I haven't read anybody messing their phone up with SOC - however, keep in mind you will not have a way to fix your phone if you do mess it up.
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I started to link him but in his initial post he states it wouldnt work. Maybe the newest version will do the trick tho.
Here it is either way - http://shortfuse.org/?p=193