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How Long Will a Root for ICS OFFICIAL Take

So here's the deal. I'm running CM9Alpha13. And while I love having my phone rooted and playing around with it, I was really only interested in getting ICS for my phone. No I know I'll miss Francisco.Franco's kernels and I'll miss Koush's awesome ROMs but I just really want a stable ICS.
So my question is how long before I can root my ICS if I do the official downgrade to GB and Upgrade to ICS?
Any guestimate would be great!
Thanks in advance.
Jon

I am sure it wont take long...just give the devs a day or so to play with things and get everything worked out.
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I'm wondering about this too... I need a stable one but I need it to be rooted too...

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S67I9Q0L
EDIT: flashable with CWM.
+ read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20395808&postcount=25

Chamb' said:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S67I9Q0L
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This is a su-update.zip file flashable with CWM
it did the trick for me, just simply flashed it and now have working root

Anyone else confirmed this working?
EDIT: Oh, and mirrors please?

Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20395808&postcount=25

Chamb' said:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S67I9Q0L
EDIT: flashable with CWM.
+ read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20395808&postcount=25
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rooted~
but superuser fc...

FLyTula said:
So my question is how long before I can root my ICS if I do the official downgrade to GB and Upgrade to ICS?
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While we're at it, is there a downgrading/upgrading guide somewhere?

fromthestars said:
This is a su-update.zip file flashable with CWM
it did the trick for me, just simply flashed it and now have working root
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Confirmed that this worked on Google issued phone (same as T-Mobile version). The following is the order I used to come from CM9 Alpha 11:
1. Backup using Titanium, reboot to recovery.
2. Use CWM to flash stock 2.3.6.
3. Use CWM to flash stock ICS 4.0.3.
4. Wipe all user data.
5. Install the linked superuser through CWM (I had previous tried older and newer versions, which did not work).
6. Reboot phone, go through setup, download Titanium, and restore. Phone is definitely rooted (otherwise Titanium is unusable). I did not try to update the su binaries and will avoid doing so.

any way to root with something like superoneclick?
I'd like to avoid flashing custom stuff on it. just need root.

xd4d3v said:
any way to root with something like superoneclick?
I'd like to avoid flashing custom stuff on it. just need root.
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Then fastboot boot recovery and flash the latest su zip. Even if you flashed the custom recovery it would be overwritten when you boot up the os.

Updating to Official 2.3.6 while rooted

Naturally, I am rooted on 2.3.5, if I do this update, will I lose root access and/or will I not be able to update do to my skyrocket being rooted?

pillzburydoughboy said:
Naturally, I am rooted on 2.3.5, if I do this update, will I lose root access and/or will I not be able to update do to my skyrocket being rooted?
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Update will remove root and will fail if you have CWM installed, it requires stock recovery to apply (this is of course if you go the official update route).

Return to stock recovery
So how do I return to stock recovery from cwm? I'm not so concerned about this update, but I'd like to use stock ics when it comes out. ( keeping root, of course)

Jobuca said:
So how do I return to stock recovery from cwm? I'm not so concerned about this update, but I'd like to use stock ics when it comes out. ( keeping root, of course)
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Flash stock recovery with ODIN, make sure there is not a kernel in the .tar or the flash counter will trip.

Another question and sorry if I sound like a newb! Will I easily be able to reroot my phone?

pillzburydoughboy said:
Another question and sorry if I sound like a newb! Will I easily be able to reroot my phone?
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1 click unroot, 1 click root

pillzburydoughboy said:
Another question and sorry if I sound like a newb! Will I easily be able to reroot my phone?
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If you get familiar with ODIN (and heed the same warning I posted above) all you end up having to do is flash CWM recovery and then install superuser via an update zip file. You may have to flash it "2 - 3 times to get it to complete without error" I am not sure why it does that but I followed the instructions around here somewhere.

Many thanks to you guys! I had the same question.
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Samsung Infuse 2.3.6 Clockworkrecovery not working

Okay so ive follwed the steps and when i get to the recovery mode it just says error in update zip or something ? idk what else to do help please .

Ashialeigh said:
Okay so ive follwed the steps and when i get to the recovery mode it just says error in update zip or something ? idk what else to do help please .
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Which method are you using to get root and CWM recovery? It sounds like you are trying to use the old method of installing the modified 3e recovery and then using an update.zip. There is an updated way to do this with AT&T 2.3.6, and the old way doesn't quite work the same anymore. Let me know which method you're trying so I know where to direct you from there.
EDIT: Since I'm pretty sure that you are using the old method from stock Froyo to get root and CWM recovery, take a look at this thread. It's a how-to that explains most of the ways to get root and CWM recovery on 2.3.6.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24935969

jscott30 said:
Which method are you using to get root and CWM recovery? It sounds like you are trying to use the old method of installing the modified 3e recovery and then using an update.zip. There is an updated way to do this with AT&T 2.3.6, and the old way doesn't quite work the same anymore. Let me know which method you're trying so I know where to direct you from there.
EDIT: Since I'm pretty sure that you are using the old method from stock Froyo to get root and CWM recovery, take a look at this thread. It's a how-to that explains most of the ways to get root and CWM recovery on 2.3.6.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24935969
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idk i just looked at a youtube video i already rooted it . but i geuss its old .. but its like no matter what i do that update zip thing wont go away

Ashialeigh said:
idk i just looked at a youtube video i already rooted it . but i geuss its old .. but its like no matter what i do that update zip thing wont go away
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It sounds like the old way using an update.zip. In Froyo, we used to replace the stock recovery with a 3e recovery that would allow unsigned files to be flashed. Then we'd flash an update.zip that contained CWM recovery. Just curious, how did you root, and is this AT&T Gingerbread?
I'd read through that how-to thread I posted. If you can use Heimdall or Odin, there are some quick ways to get CWM recovery. In that thread, I've also outlined how to do it yourself on stock 2.3.6.

jscott30 said:
It sounds like the old way using an update.zip. In Froyo, we used to replace the stock recovery with a 3e recovery that would allow unsigned files to be flashed. Then we'd flash an update.zip that contained CWM recovery. Just curious, how did you root, and is this AT&T Gingerbread?
I'd read through that how-to thread I posted. If you can use Heimdall or Odin, there are some quick ways to get CWM recovery. In that thread, I've also outlined how to do it yourself on stock 2.3.6.
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Gingerbread.. and which one would you do for downloading custom roms,?

Ashialeigh said:
Gingerbread.. and which one would you do for downloading custom roms,?
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To get Gingerbread with CWM recovery for flashing roms, you could flash Option C or Option D from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
Or, if you prefer Heimdall, qkster has some nice one-click packages. There are links for those in the first thread I gave you.
If you already have root (How did you root, again?), then you could just flash one of the Gingerbread kernel / CWM recovery packages from here.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698367

jscott30 said:
To get Gingerbread with CWM recovery for flashing roms, you could flash Option C or Option D from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
Or, if you prefer Heimdall, qkster has some nice one-click packages. There are links for those in the first thread I gave you.
If you already have root (How did you root, again?), then you could just flash one of the Gingerbread kernel / CWM recovery packages from here.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1698367
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idk i downloaded some prgram and clicked root .. so which link do i use to bee abke to get clock work recovery to be able to install diffent roms.

Ashialeigh said:
idk i downloaded some prgram and clicked root .. so which link do i use to bee abke to get clock work recovery to be able to install diffent roms.
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Before you go any further, we need to investigate something. First, let's confirm that you are on AT&T 2.3.6, because most of us haven't found or made a working one-click program to root stock 2.3.6 directly. Can you go to Settings / About Phone and tell me what is listed under "Baseband version"?
If you can do that to confirm that this is AT&T 2.3.6, I'd really like to know what program you used. Or did you root the phone before you were on Gingerbread?
Any of those links that I've given you in the last post will give you CWM (clockwork) recovery to install different roms. An easy way would be to do Option C or Option D at this one. Either one will do. Here's the link again.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523

jscott30 said:
Before you go any further, we need to investigate something. First, let's confirm that you are on AT&T 2.3.6, because most of us haven't found or made a working one-click program to root stock 2.3.6 directly. Can you go to Settings / About Phone and tell me what is listed under "Baseband version"?
If you can do that to confirm that this is AT&T 2.3.6, I'd really like to know what program you used. Or did you root the phone before you were on Gingerbread?
Any of those links that I've given you in the last post will give you CWM (clockwork) recovery to install different roms. An easy way would be to do Option C or Option D at this one. Either one will do. Here's the link again.:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
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says i997uclb3 and thanks

Ashialeigh said:
says i997uclb3 and thanks
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Okay, cool. You're definitely on AT&T Gingerbread. If you figure out how you rooted, let us know. If you flash Option C or Option D at the last link I gave you - again - then you'll be able to flash other roms.

Okay !! Thats So Much !! ))

[Q] Rooted S3 to JB - restore to clean or copy over?

Hello all,
I bought my S3 already rooted and unlocked but with the 'stock' rom (I535VRLF2 base / IMM76D.I535VRALG7 build). It has CWM 6.0.0.8 installed, and I locked out OTA updating by freezing FWUpgrade and SDM with Titanium Pro.
Now that JB is out, I would like to upgrade and am wondering the best way to proceed -- restoring my phone to out-of-box condition and then going though the entire rooting/unlocking process OR (if possible) loading the new JB ROM over what I have. Although I have done a lot of messing around with my HP Touchpad and installing of nightlies, I had done ZERO playing with the S3, so I really feel like a novice and was hoping for a thread that would be a step-by-step guide for the first time I do this (I did search but didn't find exactly what I was looking for).
I have no problem in erasing what I currently have on the phone -- in fact I would like to do a complete erase and reinstall of programs now that JB is out (who knows what is lurking in those folders - plus I have been having trouble with wireless tethering).
Can anyone suggest the best way to go? In the end I would like to have JB on my S3 with the 'stock' ROM, unlocked and rooted so that I can use Titanium Pro to freeze bloatware and use wireless tethering for rooted phones.
Thanks and an early Merry Christmas to all!
Frank
Michigan

Try Open1your1eyes thread in the dev section, that has everything you need to upgrade to JB. That thread has info on how to flash the Verizon VRBLK3 rom. There's a version that formats your data and a version that leaves your data intact.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Try Open1your1eyes thread in the dev section, that has everything you need to upgrade to JB. That thread has info on how to flash the Verizon VRBLK3 rom. There's a version that formats your data and a version that leaves your data intact.
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Hi SlimSnoopOS,
Yes, I did find that thread and also one (with a video) that covered rooting and unlocking the stock JB ROM. Can I use the one you mentioned with the ROM that wipes your data and installed CWM (VRBLK3 Bootchain with ClockworkMod Touch Recovery 6.0.1.2) with my phones current state, or do I need to remove the current CWM and lock/unroot it? Or do I unfreeze the update files I froze, do the OTA, then do the steps in that thread?That is what is confusing to me. I don't want to brick it.
Thanks
Frank

You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
Edit: ok, looking back at it, both of his threads only have the "no wipe" version. Since you want to format the internal sd card as well to clear out your excess folders, how about you follow section 5 of DroidStyle's guide in the dev section to reset your firmware to either VRALF2 or VRALG1 then OTA to JB.
Do you care to be rooted/unlocked afterwards?
Double edit: I found a full wipe data version! This wipes your internal and external sd card so backup your data! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
So, what would you like to do? Be on factory VRBLK3 JB with no root (wipes internal/external)? Be on VRBLK3 JB with root?
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
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Hi again,
OK. But if I read it correctly, the first two ROMS (downloads 6 and 7) do not keep your data -- I think only 8 (which says NO DATA WIPE) keeps what you currently have. I was thinking of downloading ROM 6 which will give me CWM 6.0.1.2, as that is what I have used before and that is what is currently on the phone.
But here again is where I am confused. I do Step 1 and flash the #6 ROM. Then it says in Step 2 to install a Custom Recovery. And if I want CWM, I need to download and flash download 6. But if I flashed download 6 in step 1, why do I have to do it again? What am I missing?
Also, the ROM is a .tar.md5 file. Do I need to unpack it or does Odin know how to work with that file? I did find the Odin Flash Guide (http://androidfirmwares.net/Guide/Details/9) but wish it was a video...
Frank

FMinMI said:
Hello all,
I bought my S3 already rooted and unlocked but with the 'stock' rom (I535VRLF2 base / IMM76D.I535VRALG7 build). It has CWM 6.0.0.8 installed, and I locked out OTA updating by freezing FWUpgrade and SDM with Titanium Pro.
Now that JB is out, I would like to upgrade and am wondering the best way to proceed -- restoring my phone to out-of-box condition and then going though the entire rooting/unlocking process OR (if possible) loading the new JB ROM over what I have. Although I have done a lot of messing around with my HP Touchpad and installing of nightlies, I had done ZERO playing with the S3, so I really feel like a novice and was hoping for a thread that would be a step-by-step guide for the first time I do this (I did search but didn't find exactly what I was looking for).
I have no problem in erasing what I currently have on the phone -- in fact I would like to do a complete erase and reinstall of programs now that JB is out (who knows what is lurking in those folders - plus I have been having trouble with wireless tethering).
Can anyone suggest the best way to go? In the end I would like to have JB on my S3 with the 'stock' ROM, unlocked and rooted so that I can use Titanium Pro to freeze bloatware and use wireless tethering for rooted phones.
Thanks and an early Merry Christmas to all!
Frank
Michigan
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The BEST way to go if you're already rooted on VRLF2 stock is to download OTA Rootkeeper, back up your root, unfreeze fwupgrade and sdm and then take the OTA.
Once the OTA updates your phone, restore root from Rootkeeper, and unlock your bootloader again using E-Z Unlock 1.2 (the .apk is around here somewhere).
With this method, there will be no need to flash, odin, trip any counters, etc.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
Edit: ok, looking back at it, both of his threads only have the "no wipe" version. Since you want to format the internal sd card as well to clear out your excess folders, how about you follow section 5 of DroidStyle's guide in the dev section to reset your firmware to either VRALF2 or VRALG1 then OTA to JB.
Do you care to be rooted/unlocked afterwards?
Double edit: I found a full wipe data version! This wipes your internal and external sd card so backup your data! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
So, what would you like to do? Be on factory VRBLK3 JB with no root (wipes internal/external)? Be on VRBLK3 JB with root?
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Best way without any issue in the future is flash full rom with root injected. So VRBLK3 with root is the best way to go. no wipe version is not recommended, it caused some issues. Just remove your external sdcard then Odin the K3 with root. I recommend the pre-rooted Root66 version from mrRobinson. It identical to stock only with root.

SlimSnoopOS said:
You can install it the way your phone is now. Now that I look at it though, the VRBLK3 rom included is the "no data wipe" version.
Edit: ok, looking back at it, both of his threads only have the "no wipe" version. Since you want to format the internal sd card as well to clear out your excess folders, how about you follow section 5 of DroidStyle's guide in the dev section to reset your firmware to either VRALF2 or VRALG1 then OTA to JB.
Do you care to be rooted/unlocked afterwards?
Double edit: I found a full wipe data version! This wipes your internal and external sd card so backup your data! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
So, what would you like to do? Be on factory VRBLK3 JB with no root (wipes internal/external)? Be on VRBLK3 JB with root?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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I would like to end up with a rooted, unlocked JB S3 that has been cleaned up. I don't care what I might lose on the phone -- I can download the apps and music I currently have on it, and any settings I changed in ICS I can then find and change in JB. All contacts/calendar data and phone numbers will come back once I install gmail. And losing my SMS messages are no big deal (I need to clean it up anyway and this is the best way). All my pixs have been moved to my PC.
Thanks for your help!
Frank

dunderball said:
The BEST way to go if you're already rooted on VRLF2 stock is to download OTA Rootkeeper, back up your root, unfreeze fwupgrade and sdm and then take the OTA.
Once the OTA updates your phone, restore root from Rootkeeper, and unlock your bootloader again using E-Z Unlock 1.2 (the .apk is around here somewhere).
With this method, there will be no need to flash, odin, trip any counters, etc.
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Hi. Thanks for the suggestion. If I go this route, I assume the OTA will not delete any extra folders, data, etc. If I do a factory reset, will that take care of completely cleaning up the phone? Will CWM be removed? Or does Rootkeeper and E-Z Unlock bring this back?
I would like to end up with my S3 unlocked and rooted, running a 'stock' JB ROM and being able to freeze bloatware/fwupgrade and sdm, but completely cleaned up so no 'residual' programs/files/folders from ICS are messing up JB. Just like on my PC, when I go from one OS version to another, I always do a clean install to pitch the crap and make sure nothing old interferes with the new OS.
Frank
Michigan

buhohitr said:
Best way without any issue in the future is flash full rom with root injected. So VRBLK3 with root is the best way to go. no wipe version is not recommended, it caused some issues. Just remove your external sdcard then Odin the K3 with root. I recommend the pre-rooted Root66 version from mrRobinson. It identical to stock only with root.
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Ahh, perfect! That helps out a lot.
FMinMI said:
I would like to end up with a rooted, unlocked JB S3 that has been cleaned up. I don't care what I might lose on the phone -- I can download the apps and music I currently have on it, and any settings I changed in ICS I can then find and change in JB. All contacts/calendar data and phone numbers will come back once I install gmail. And losing my SMS messages are no big deal (I need to clean it up anyway and this is the best way). All my pixs have been moved to my PC.
Thanks for your help!
Frank
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Based on what you're telling me, this is what you need to follow; it's the same link from my double edit. This method formats internal and external sd card AND bumps you up to rooted JB in the process. Use VRBLK3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Ahh, perfect! That helps out a lot.
Based on what you're telling me, this is what you need to follow; it's the same link from my double edit. This method formats internal and external sd card AND bumps you up to rooted JB in the process. Use VRBLK3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
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Thanks. Your thread looks easy to follow if I go this route. What program is needed to uppack the .7z file? And regarding the 'flash counter', when I booted to download mode, I do see a yellow triangle on that screen (that warns against downloading ROMs). Does this mean I tripped the counter? I never see that triangle any other time (however under status in settings I do see Dvice Sattus as 'modified'). Do I need to do anything before following your steps if indeed the counter has been set?
Frank

FMinMI said:
Thanks. Your thread looks easy to follow if I go this route. What program is needed to uppack the .7z file? And regarding the 'flash counter', when I booted to download mode, I do see a yellow triangle on that screen (that warns against downloading ROMs). Does this mean I tripped the counter? I never see that triangle any other time (however under status in settings I do see Dvice Sattus as 'modified'). Do I need to do anything before following your steps if indeed the counter has been set?
Frank
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Does your computer not allow you to unzip the file? You should be fine with 7zip, it's free and open source. Once unzipped, the file should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" and Odin will flash it just fine.
Tripping the flash counter is rather irrelevant since you can reset it anytime with Triangle Away. Also,you have to flash a non-Samsung file via Odin to trip the flash counter...which would be like installing CWM or TWRP recovery using Odin. Neither of which are Samsung official, make sense? I think the counter status is actually on the top left once fully in Download. Mode. That prompt you see in download mode is always there, just press volume up to proceed then follow the directions in the link.
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Sounds like SlimSnoop is leading you down the right path. I agree with his choice of thread to share with you and advice about the trip counter. Someone mentioned before to take out you external SD card. Are you trying to erase extra folders and files just on the Internal SD, or both the Internal and External?
and Slim, are you sure this process will take care of both? I see your post above, I've just had problems with this in the past. If this works I might do it too!

SlimSnoopOS said:
Does your computer not allow you to unzip the file? You should be fine with 7zip, it's free and open source. Once unzipped, the file should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" and Odin will flash it just fine.
Tripping the flash counter is rather irrelevant since you can reset it anytime with Triangle Away. Also,you have to flash a non-Samsung file via Odin to trip the flash counter...which would be like installing CWM or TWRP recovery using Odin. Neither of which are Samsung official, make sense? I think the counter status is actually on the top left once fully in Download. Mode. That prompt you see in download mode is always there, just press volume up to proceed then follow the directions in the link.
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My Win7 OS does not know what to do with a .7z file so I will get 7zip.
And OK on the counter.
I want to install CWM (not TWRP) and do it via Option 2 (I don't want to install GooManager). Do I open a CMD window in Win7 (with admin privs) to type in adb shell? Or is that a command entered into Odin?
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank

KjK89 said:
Sounds like SlimSnoop is leading you down the right path. I agree with his choice of thread to share with you and advice about the trip counter. Someone mentioned before to take out you external SD card. Are you trying to erase extra folders and files just on the Internal SD, or both the Internal and External?
and Slim, are you sure this process will take care of both? I see your post above, I've just had problems with this in the past. If this works I might do it too!
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I want to clean up everything. I guess I can just format the external SD if the suggested process does not do it....
Frank

FMinMI said:
My Win7 OS does not know what to do with a .7z file so I will get 7zip.
And OK on the counter.
I want to install CWM (not TWRP) and do it via Option 2 (I don't want to install GooManager). Do I open a CMD window in Win7 (with admin privs) to type in adb shell? Or is that a command entered into Odin?
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank
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That's done in a CMD window, not Odin. The adb command comes from the Android SDK, so that needs to be installed for that method to work.
Another option would be to install the "Terminal" app on your phone, run "su" to gain a root shell, and then enter that command on your phone. That option makes typing the command kind of a pain, but at least you won't need to download and install the Android SDK.

KjK89 said:
and Slim, are you sure this process will take care of both? I see your post above, I've just had problems with this in the past. If this works I might do it too!
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I'm not sure now that you ask lol maybe I'm misinterpreting what MrRobinson posted? But it does wipe internal storage. I think my misinterpretation is because it says it wipes "/sdcard" which now that I look at it more clearly, it just means internal storage.
FMinMI said:
My Win7 OS does not know what to do with a .7z file so I will get 7zip.
And OK on the counter.
I want to install CWM (not TWRP) and do it via Option 2 (I don't want to install GooManager). Do I open a CMD window in Win7 (with admin privs) to type in adb shell? Or is that a command entered into Odin?
Thanks again.
Frank
Frank
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I am not knowledgeable in adb commands, I would just install EZ Recovery then install CWM and call it a day. Yes, I'm that lazy BUT this guy looks like he is way more informed on adb:
JonLido said:
That's done in a CMD window, not Odin. The adb command comes from the Android SDK, so that needs to be installed for that method to work.
Another option would be to install the "Terminal" app on your phone, run "su" to gain a root shell, and then enter that command on your phone. That option makes typing the command kind of a pain, but at least you won't need to download and install the Android SDK.
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FMinMI said:
Hi. Thanks for the suggestion. If I go this route, I assume the OTA will not delete any extra folders, data, etc. If I do a factory reset, will that take care of completely cleaning up the phone? Will CWM be removed? Or does Rootkeeper and E-Z Unlock bring this back?
I would like to end up with my S3 unlocked and rooted, running a 'stock' JB ROM and being able to freeze bloatware/fwupgrade and sdm, but completely cleaned up so no 'residual' programs/files/folders from ICS are messing up JB. Just like on my PC, when I go from one OS version to another, I always do a clean install to pitch the crap and make sure nothing old interferes with the new OS.
Frank
Michigan
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That's correct. You can just do a wipe from settings and it will return you to stock. Flashing the entire rooted K3 image is also a good alternative, as suggested by others.

SlimSnoopOS said:
Does your computer not allow you to unzip the file? You should be fine with 7zip, it's free and open source. Once unzipped, the file should already end with ".tar" or ".tar.md5" and Odin will flash it just fine.
Tripping the flash counter is rather irrelevant since you can reset it anytime with Triangle Away. Also,you have to flash a non-Samsung file via Odin to trip the flash counter...which would be like installing CWM or TWRP recovery using Odin. Neither of which are Samsung official, make sense? I think the counter status is actually on the top left once fully in Download. Mode. That prompt you see in download mode is always there, just press volume up to proceed then follow the directions in the link.
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Well, I have a problem. I downloaded root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3.7z because I wanted to do a clean install. I also downloaded and installed 7zip, then told it to unpack the above file.
What I get is a zip folder labelled Stock Root - VRALG7 - ODEX.zip. Why would this not be VRBLK3? Is it a mis-labelling or is the file not correct in the 7z package?
Thanks.
Frank

Give me a few minutes, I'm downloading it now to see.
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Edit: So, mine unzips as "root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3.tar.md5" just fine, took fifteen minutes to download. That's really unusual but try redownloading the file again. To confirm, I selected the very first VRBLK3 link which wipes /sdcard.

[Q] root my tab2

I HAVE Tab 2 P3100 jelly bean.. i want to root my tablet...
At this forum It is written that by just copying i can root ... is it Safe?? is it possible??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722304

shaunakchacha said:
I HAVE Tab 2 P3100 jelly bean.. i want to root my tablet...
At this forum It is written that by just copying i can root ... is it Safe?? is it possible??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722304
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You'll need to ask a better question. What are you trying to do?
Rooting to get superuser access?
Wanting to install a custom ROM?
Installing a rooted custom ROM is pretty simple - grab the ROM, install ODIN, and flash it.

you have to flash cwm recovery using odin
then install the root file from recovery
stock recovery will not work

AssumedDiz said:
you have to flash cwm recovery using odin
then install the root file from recovery
stock recovery will not work
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i want to root the phone to get superuser access...
but i cant find any root.zip file for my tab 2 p3100 4.1.1

k1mu said:
You'll need to ask a better question. What are you trying to do?
Rooting to get superuser access?
Wanting to install a custom ROM?
Installing a rooted custom ROM is pretty simple - grab the ROM, install ODIN, and flash it.
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i want to get super user access..
in the forum's link i posted.. it is written that i can root with just copying in the sd card.. can it b done?

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shaunakchacha said:
I HAVE Tab 2 P3100 jelly bean.. i want to root my tablet...
At this forum It is written that by just copying i can root ... is it Safe?? is it possible??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722304
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hi. if you just want to root your phone/tablet and have superuser access, i recommend you use chainfire"s CF-AUTO-ROOT. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957160
it installs supers binary and remains the tab's stock recovery. if you also want to install a custom recovery, just find a cwm file that's compatible with your tab and start flashing it thru odin. i hope i was able to help and if so PLEASE click "THANKS".

superSUnoob said:
hi. if you just want to root your phone/tablet and have superuser access, i recommend you use chainfire"s CF-AUTO-ROOT. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957160
it installs supers binary and remains the tab's stock recovery. if you also want to install a custom recovery, just find a cwm file that's compatible with your tab and start flashing it thru odin. i hope i was able to help and if so PLEASE click "THANKS".
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i had tried downloading it ... i extracted it.. but it didnt.. now i redownloaded lets see.. is there any other root available?
well this time the cf root worked.. will there be any kind of data loss for me?

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shaunakchacha said:
i had tried downloading it ... i extracted it.. but it didnt.. now i redownloaded lets see.. is there any other root available?
well this time the cf root worked.. will there be any kind of data loss for me?
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I wouldn't say that there are lots of ways wherein you can root your tab. as almost all or all uses ODIN (as ODIN is for Samsung) and the steps are quite a like.
i'm glad that chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT worked on your tab. if ever you wish to install a custom rom, you first need to install a custom recovery on your tab. in my case, I installed CWM.

superSUnoob said:
I wouldn't say that there are lots of ways wherein you can root your tab. as almost all or all uses ODIN (as ODIN is for Samsung) and the steps are quite a like.
i'm glad that chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT worked on your tab. if ever you wish to install a custom rom, you first need to install a custom recovery on your tab. in my case, I installed CWM.
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well my actual question is will there be ANY kind of data loss???

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well my actual question is will there be ANY kind of data loss???
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oh. anyway, there wont be any kind of data loss

superSUnoob said:
oh. anyway, there wont be any kind of data loss
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But my brother told that this will make my device very slow and bad.. plus the warranty will be gone and so it will be of no use of unroot as
that will still let the manufacturer know that my device is rooted and cannot be serviced.. Also its battery will be less.

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shaunakchacha said:
But my brother told that this will make my device very slow and bad.. plus the warranty will be gone and so it will be of no use of unroot as
that will still let the manufacturer know that my device is rooted and cannot be serviced.. Also its battery will be less.
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on the contrary it will speed up your tab. example, if you install CM on your tab. CM is more updated than stock android and CM is also more secure as developers of CM(cyanomodgen) are focused on developing roms that are fast in performance and good in security and another way of speeding up your tab's performance is thru installing apps that makes you control clockspeed, you can overclock and underclock(possible if rooted). plus, rooting can extend your battery life by hours - this is made possible by root apps for battery like greenify, it lets you hibernate all apps that are running in the background thus they wont consume processor time and ram.
about warranty, if ever you flash a custom rom in your tab and want to get back to warranty you just have to flash stock firmware in your tab and install chainfire's triangle away so that you can reset you binary counter to 0 again. rooting is completely reversible.
by the way before I got my tab rooted, I usually charge it everyday but now my battery lasts for 2 days try it for yourself.
PLEASE CLICK "THANKS" IF I HELPED YOU.

Here are your answers:
1. ROOT is not dangerous to your tab. But you will not receive the Samsung Official Firmware via OTA.
You have to download the zip file of the official firmware and then install/flash via ODIN to get your tab updated.
2. Using custom ROM, you will VOID your device.
3. It is highly recommended to install a custom recovery like CMW on your tab before flashing any custom ROM.
4. For battery life it is recommended to use light custom ROM.
5. If you want to use custom ROM then I recommend instal/flash the stable version of ROM because they don't contain bugs or errors.
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