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[Q] is there a root for 2.3.3 yet

sorry if this is out already but i can't find anything at all. i use to have a g2x on 2.2.2 and it worked sold it and got a new one with the update and i can find the root for it. please help out

Just flash a rom or use the thread in the dev section
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I thought when reading the title that this was gonna be a sarcastic/joke thread. This is getting crazy!
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swoleface said:
sorry if this is out already but i can't find anything at all. i use to have a g2x on 2.2.2 and it worked sold it and got a new one with the update and i can find the root for it. please help out
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Nope, no root yet, they are working on it and are very close, they have this thing called "nvflash" but its VERY high risk and might leave you with a nice brick.

Yes we have root. You first have to flash Clockworkmod Recovery with NVFlash. NVFlash is not dangerous and very safe if you follow the instructions by TGA_Gunman exactly as written and use his one-click recovery installer program. After flashing Clockworkmod Recovery then download the flashable zip package and install it using Clockworkmod. The thread with the rooting zip is below.
Root G2X Zip thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
One-click Clockworkmod installer by TGA_Gunman: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847

Rooting a New G2X?

What can I do to root the new one with the new upgraded OS?
Its fresh from the manufacturer
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follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
after that pick a rom and you will have root

First read, search, look up. Try searching "nvflash recovery"

If you are updated with gingerbread, and just want root.. Flash the clockworkmod with nvflash like they suggested,really easy steps for it.. Then go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
[ROOT] G2X Gingerbread 2.3.3. stock ROM with flashable zip in Clockworkmod Recovery
And download the root and unroot zip files, the unroot just incase and then flash the recovery, flash the root zip. And you have yourself official gingerbread update with root. And not those buggy roms that are updated everytime
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New G2X Owner - Few Questions

Hey Guys,
Brand new owner of the G2x and Android for that matter ( had an iphone before)
Of course I am looking to flash some roms and see how they are. The phone is rooted, and I downloaded rom manager and flashed CWM. But now I am reading and seeing that it is safer to use NVFlash? Do I need to remove CWM or w/e before i can flash NVFlash? Do i even need NVFlash?
Thanks in advance.

Rom manager flashes fake cwm. U don't need to remove it though. But u have to flash it again via nvflash. Otherwise u won't be able to root or flash any custom rom.
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Thanks for the replys!
Another question is:
Is this possible to do without a SD Card in the phone? If so, where do I copy the flashable zip files too on the phone?

hesher said:
Thanks for the replys!
Another question is:
Is this possible to do without a SD Card in the phone? If so, where do I copy the flashable zip files too on the phone?
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Not on the more recent CWM, you'll need a SD card.

hesher said:
Thanks for the replys!
Another question is:
Is this possible to do without a SD Card in the phone? If so, where do I copy the flashable zip files too on the phone?
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If have the latest CWM (5.2.0.0 I think?) You can flash zips by selecting Flash .zip from SD card > flash from internal SD. You can place your .zips anywhere you'd like.
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Waldano said:
Rom manager flashes fake cwm. U don't need to remove it though. But u have to flash it again via nvflash. Otherwise u won't be able to root or flash any custom rom.
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You actually can use the rom-manager-cwm to flash roms. With the G2X, rom manager has 2 issues that I've encountered. The first is the one mentioned already: that it doesn't actually flash clockworkmod recovery to the recovery partition. The problem here is that if something goes wrong and you can't boot into android, you also won't be able to boot into cwm. As you stated, using nvflash installs cwm to the actual recovery partition so you can boot into it even if you can't boot into android.
The second problem I've had with rom manager on this phone is creating and restoring backups. The backups created with rom manager won't restore properly. It's been a while since I've used it though so maybe that's been fixed.
Either way use nvflash. It's the most reliable method for this phone and the only way to actually flash cwm to the recovery partition.

You have to use nv flash or if you run into any problems you won't have a recovery. Nv flash is both simple and difficult. If you have any questions just email me at [email protected], I will be happy to help you in any way I can. I'm a full time writer at ACS, so you can find me there also.
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Did you get cwm nv flashed?
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Yeah I flashed nvflash and am now running Weapon 3.0

[Q] Trying to flash CWM

So here is my dilemma. I have the Galaxy S4g the stock firmware version 2.3.6 gingerbread. Since this update, my phone has become less and less stable. I therefore would like to try out some custom roms. I have my device rooted using superoneclick root.
Tried to flash CWM Final, following the instructions, including pasting recovery in the system/bin folder. Further research led me to the understanding that just using this method will not work with a device running 2.3.6.
Problem one, was when I tried to paste the recovery file, there was not in the /bin folder. I did notice that the recovery file is in the root directory of the phone. Can I replace this recovery file with the modified one in the root directory, and then will this allow me to flash CWM ?
If not, is it possible to even flash cwm onto the GS4G? IF so, I am sure that there is a how to out there somewhere.
Some help would be greatly appreciated here.
Deckard67

Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331

Try flashing the KJ1 Dr honk kernel with Odin in the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194032
I feel its the fastest way to get cwm then in cwm you can flash whatever rom you want and then flash bhund kernel as mentioned above.
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erikmm said:
Try flashing the KJ1 Dr honk kernel with Odin in the following link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194032
I feel its the fastest way to get cwm then in cwm you can flash whatever rom you want and then flash bhund kernel as mentioned above.
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Liberate youself from the evil path of Odin, and learn Heimdall.
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FBis251 said:
Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
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I think fb meant: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20067583
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I had the same issue. recovery goes in sysbin folder.
next make sure the rom you eventually would like to use is in your root.
next you'll have to use heimedall and flash the appropriate kernal (kj6 is what I used, from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1380331
reboot after that and make your necessary changes to the mount system as required by the dev of your desired rom, and follow their instructions to flash.

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Liberate youself from the evil path of Odin, and learn Heimdall.
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Lol +1
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Help! Trouble installing rom.

How do i determine if a rom with work in my phone? I have tried numerous methods posted in these forums. I keep running into the same problem. For some reason when i have booted into recovery, and then i select to reinstall data files., i get a permission error. Has anyone ran into this problem before. Also what is gingerbread and ice cream sandwich, do i need to update my phone to one of these dor i can install rom or are those rom themselves. Im totally lost and new at this, so any help would be great. Can some point me in the right direction.
Superuser
Model SGH-T959V
Firmware 2.2.1
Baseband T959VUVKD1
Kernel 2.6.32.9
Build FROYO.VUVKD1
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Look at the guide in the first link of my signature for help.
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My phone already rooted is there a way to update from froyo to gingerbread without using kies? Also i copied my efs file but it seems to have nothing in it? Why?
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If you're rooted, follow the guide in the second link of signature - flash with bootloaders - then go back to the first guide for help flashing a custom ROM in CWM.
After you flash bhunven's KJ6 Heimdall One-Click make a nandroid backup in CWM to have a copy of your efs folder and copy to your computer.