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[Resolved] [HOW TO ROOT] Star GT-i9300

Hello,
i just bought a SAM S3 clone. See attachments for pics.
i think this is a STAR GT-i9300 (i bought it from an italian ebay store)
I want to get root permission to remove some preinstalled chinese apps. I just tried with Colonel Zap method (using SP FLash tool 3.1222) but i got always errors (under win7 and xp)
Phone specs:
MTK6577
Android 4 (but info settings says 4.1.1, see image)
512 RAM
4GM ROM
pls help me! Thanks in advance

frankiep87 said:
Hello,
i just bought a SAM S3 clone. See attachments for pics.
i think this is a STAR GT-i9300 (i bought it from an italian ebay store)
I want to get root permission to remove some preinstalled chinese apps. I just tried with Colonel Zap method (using SP FLash tool 3.1222) but i got always errors (under win7 and xp)
Phone specs:
MTK6577
Android 4 (but info settings says 4.1.1, see image)
512 RAM
4GM ROM
pls help me! Thanks in advance
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Hi, the Star gT-i9300 and the Tinji I9300 are the same. So you can take a look in this thread.
It seems that you have a driver problem. The message came up directly after connecting the phone ? Or ist the status bar increasing to 100% for one time befor this error appears ?
Installing the correct drivers in the correct way seems to be the main barrier, i wasn't able to get the flashtool run on 2 win7 pc's. XP worked fine from the beginning.
In the thread i mentioned above are also some driver hints, maybe that helps.

hardi75 said:
Hi, the Star gT-i9300 and the Tinji I9300 are the same. So you can take a look in this thread.
It seems that you have a driver problem. The message came up directly after connecting the phone ? Or ist the status bar increasing to 100% for one time befor this error appears ?
Installing the correct drivers in the correct way seems to be the main barrier, i wasn't able to get the flashtool run on 2 win7 pc's. XP worked fine from the beginning.
In the thread i mentioned above are also some driver hints, maybe that helps.
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so i run flashtool, load MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, change boot.img with yours one (root-boot.img, i take it in that thread), hit download (now appears an alert and i say "yes") and connect the device (from power off). Now i listen windows usb plug-in sound and flashtool starts to download (with a red bar)...when its at 100% i listen the windows usb plug-out sound and appears that errors...

frankiep87 said:
so i run flashtool, load MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, change boot.img with yours one (root-boot.img, i take it in that thread), hit download (now appears an alert and i say "yes") and connect the device (from power off). Now i listen windows usb plug-in sound and flashtool starts to download (with a red bar)...when its at 100% i listen the windows usb plug-out sound and appears that errors...
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The first part is like it should be, also the stop after the first 100% ist correct. You should find a message like 'connect USB cable' or something like that in the status bar of the flash-tool.
But after 2-3 seconds it must continue automaticly. Is windows showing a message 'new hardware found' after the first 100% are finished ?
If you connect the phone the first time windows should install a driver at this time.

frankiep87 said:
so i run flashtool, load MT6577_Android_scatter_emmc.txt, change boot.img with yours one (root-boot.img, i take it in that thread), hit download (now appears an alert and i say "yes") and connect the device (from power off). Now i listen windows usb plug-in sound and flashtool starts to download (with a red bar)...when its at 100% i listen the windows usb plug-out sound and appears that errors...
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**UPDATE**
do this under win7 instead under XP it appears before Flashtool starts to download

hardi75 said:
The first part is like it should be, also the stop after the first 100% ist correct. You should find a message like 'connect USB cable' or something like that in the status bar of the flash-tool.
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yes i see
hardi75 said:
But after 2-3 seconds it must continue automaticly. Is windows showing a message 'new hardware found' after the first 100% are finished ?
If you connect the phone the first time windows should install a driver at this time.
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this not happens...after "connect usb cable" i listen the usb plug-out sound and see that error...

frankiep87 said:
this not happens...after "connect usb cable" i listen the usb plug-out sound and see that error...
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You took the battery out for a second before you start to flash ? You have tested it with all available USB ports ?
If you hear the 'USB sound' but nothing happens maybe your USB port ist to 'weak' (just a guess). Maybe try it with a external powered USB-hub.
Also installing a different driver is worth a try.

hardi75 said:
You took the battery out for a second before you start to flash ? You have tested it with all available USB ports ?
If you hear the 'USB sound' but nothing happens maybe your USB port ist to 'weak' (just a guess). Maybe try it with a external powered USB-hub.
Also installing a different driver is worth a try.
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i just tried with an external usb hub (not powered) without results...i just tried several drivers too...can u give me the drivers u are used?

frankiep87 said:
i just tried with an external usb hub (not powered) without results...i just tried several drivers too...can u give me the drivers u are used?
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No, sorry. I don't know which drivers i had used. You can try to install PDAnet. This is an often found hint. PDAnet installs drivers automaticly.
Somebody also posted that he had success with this driver.
You disconnected USB cable and battery before starting to flash ?
Update : I started playing around with the flashtool on my Win7 PC where i also wasn't able to flsah anything. Reinstalled the driver and got the same error as you (first 100% ok, then stuck).
I changed the USB cable, used the original delivered with the phone. And all of a sudden it worked !
So maybe try another cable too.

FINALLY! rooted using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No preloader driver needed...just enable DEBUG mode to usb connection (on the phone) and connect the phone to pc (from power-on!). Launch the script!!
PS: connecting phone to pc, u have to install Android ADB device driver. Serach it on google!

frankiep87 said:
FINALLY! rooted using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No preloader driver needed...just enable DEBUG mode to usb connection (on the phone) and connect the phone to pc (from power-on!). Launch the script!!
PS: connecting phone to pc, u have to install Android ADB device driver. Serach it on google!
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Puoi mettere la procedura che hai eseguito?
con xp o windows 7?
Grazie
You can put the procedure that you performed?
with xp or windows 7?
thanks

hi dear friend,s
i have buy a S3 GT-I9300 MTK6577 mobile phone
now i want to root it and test a lot of method and software but finally could not.
the main problem is that when i conect my phone to computer the GOOGLE ADB DRIVER will install ,but when use some root software they show not find device.
another problem is that i have install some keyboard,but even i choice it in setting at last not change and still show the chinese one.
thanks if any body can help me.
best regards to all

frankiep87 said:
FINALLY! rooted using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
No preloader driver needed...just enable DEBUG mode to usb connection (on the phone) and connect the phone to pc (from power-on!). Launch the script!!
PS: connecting phone to pc, u have to install Android ADB device driver. Serach it on google!
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Hello,
I have the HDC GALASY S3 PLUS and would like to root and keep the current version (4.1.1 - JB)
Which option did you use to root using that method?
I just downloaded the file and followed instructions, but only option 1 and 2 available
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
Thanks in advance.

Hi, i have the same phone as you but im on ICS instead of JB. anyone has a JB rom ?

Need Stock Rom

I want to flash stock rom 2.2.1 indian firmware back on my samsung galaxy fit as it is unable to connect to my computer and laptop...my mobile charges but no usb data connection(comp shows a message usb device not recognized) .....result of my little experiment( i suppose.. it is)....Since i am unable to connect ..how can i use odin???( used before when all was well)....
in xda forums i read about converting .tar file(of stock rom) in cwm flashable zip is possible through Android Kitchen,,,,but i dont want to take any risk by creating anything as i haven't created anything before....
PLEASE I AM ASKING FOR HELP ANY DEV/MEMBER WILLING TO guide or making a flashable zip...
I read threads on adb ,, terminal emulator ,,converting of .tar into .zip files,,, and i dont want to take any type of risk AND BY FLASHING STOCK ROM I WILL ABLE TO TAKE TO SAMSUNG SERVICE CENTER TO FIX USB DATA CONNECTION PROBLEM (they will charge me more if they see jellybean in galaxy fit for flashing stock rom)....
HHUGE THNX IN ADVANCE..:crying:

Did u use odin without booting into download mode!!!

MajinSaiyan4 said:
Did u use odin without booting into download mode!!!
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I used odin to flash 2.3.6 firmware in download mode and it installed successfully, i wanted my mobile to connect to external storage device(i.e. pen drive) so i made a cable myself and also attache charger power source to that cable(hoping it would work.e. mount & read pendrive) ..After that my mobile wouldn't cnnect to my comp or laptop via usb data cable....it would charge but a usb data connection was not possible .. And finally after trying various methods i think it now is a hardware malfunction(becoz of me) and it should be given to a service center..
Rest all is working fine i can flash diff roms , camera ,wifi all working now using pacman rom so i thought service center would charge me more if i gave my mobile as it is.. they could easily charge more for seeing other rom installed So i wanted stock rom flashable by CWM..
So anyone's help is appreciated.. thanks...

mni ANKIT said:
I used odin to flash 2.3.6 firmware in download mode and it installed successfully, i wanted my mobile to connect to external storage device(i.e. pen drive) so i made a cable myself and also attache charger power source to that cable(hoping it would work.e. mount & read pendrive) ..After that my mobile wouldn't cnnect to my comp or laptop via usb data cable....it would charge but a usb data connection was not possible .. And finally after trying various methods i think it now is a hardware malfunction(becoz of me) and it should be given to a service center..
Rest all is working fine i can flash diff roms , camera ,wifi all working now using pacman rom so i thought service center would charge me more if i gave my mobile as it is.. they could easily charge more for seeing other rom installed So i wanted stock rom flashable by CWM..
So anyone's help is appreciated.. thanks...
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what I understand from your posts is that your phone is perfectly fine but there is a problem with your pc and data cable.
Check with some other data cable,and re-install the samsung drivers for "device not recognized" error.
Use other usb port to check whether its a problem in your pc.

Harryhades said:
what I understand from your posts is that your phone is perfectly fine but there is a problem with your pc and data cable.
Check with some other data cable,and re-install the samsung drivers for "device not recognized" error.
Use other usb port to check whether its a problem in your pc.
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with samsung data cable i hv nokia and micromax data cable as well.. tested wiyh my friend's laptop.. didn't detect but charging was on...then removed samsung drivers,cleaned registry on windows 7,reboot then installed samsung usb driver 1.4.8..Then tries to connect , same problem(charging but no detection)... Opened settings-->Storage--->clicked menu---->USB computer connection click-->(three options MTP,PTP,Mass Storage) as soon as i click mass storage it force closes displaying message "unfortunately,settings has stopped."
What to do now??..

mni ANKIT said:
with samsung data cable i hv nokia and micromax data cable as well.. tested wiyh my friend's laptop.. didn't detect but charging was on...then removed samsung drivers,cleaned registry on windows 7,reboot then installed samsung usb driver 1.4.8..Then tries to connect , same problem(charging but no detection)... Opened settings-->Storage--->clicked menu---->USB computer connection click-->(three options MTP,PTP,Mass Storage) as soon as i click mass storage it force closes displaying message "unfortunately,settings has stopped."
What to do now??..
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i never saw any such option on any rom yet!
whenever you connect with usb to a PC you get USB connected notification..click on it and enable mass storage.
never saw MTP & PTP in usb connections.
Which rom are you using?
If its 4.+ then try this

Harryhades said:
i never saw any such option on any rom yet!
whenever you connect with usb to a PC you get USB connected notification..click on it and enable mass storage.
never saw MTP & PTP in usb connections.
Which rom are you using?
If its 4.+ then try this
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In Device Manager in Universal Serial Bus Controllers i uninstalled everything from ASMedia XHCi controllers to USB Root hub... all of them, then clicked scan for hardware changes then i connected my device to computer, then clicked the app USB mass storage for ics and JB ....on computer the elements(USb Root hub, etc.) reinstalled and there it detected my device as unknown device,,,,then for 5-10 sec a message flashed
something like this ,,...". I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I.I Ata mass storage " then it stopped showing not installed...
Using Pacman rom ..does have mtp,ptp,mass storage options..( when i tick any one of the three options it force closes)...
I googled over net on connectivity issue and will need sum time to format c drive and then try again...:fingers-crossed:

I wonder once in odin multi downloader i ticked the debug option only then i clicked delete driver option which may have caused the problem.......

Finally problem solved...replacing charging IC ( as the repairman said) solved comp connection problem then flashed stock rom....

[SOLVED][Q] help my phone wont connect to pc

i have a htc Sensation 4G running Viper ROM 3.0 aka Jelly bean and it wont connect to my PC my PC says that it doesn't recognize the device.....my phone just doesn't even show the connect notification and when it does it goes strait to tethering via usb and not transferring
can someone please help it would be very appreciated and if you want more info just ask

Young_Azul said:
i have a htc Sensation 4G running Viper ROM 3.0 aka Jelly bean and it wont connect to my PC my PC says that it doesn't recognize the device.....my phone just doesn't even show the connect notification and when it does it goes strait to tethering via usb and not transferring
can someone please help it would be very appreciated and if you want more info just ask
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Hi,
Several things you can try:
Re-install the drivers/HTC Synch
Check my signature for windows 7 & 8 drivers.
Try a different wire.
Try different usb slots ( front and back,and not usb hub)

Young_Azul said:
i have a htc Sensation 4G running Viper ROM 3.0 aka Jelly bean and it wont connect to my PC my PC says that it doesn't recognize the device.....my phone just doesn't even show the connect notification and when it does it goes strait to tethering via usb and not transferring
can someone please help it would be very appreciated and if you want more info just ask
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I've played around with the ROM, and this is a bit of a bug. Tethering is the main problem, as the device won't use MTP while tethering is enabled. Whenever it does manage to connect, it will only attempt to tether a connection.
Disable that first by connecting the phone to a PC, when connected click the notification and disable tethering.
You can then use the SD Manager application to connect as mass storage, or you can attempt to use the ROMs in-built MTP transfer.
Also try out Malybru suggestions and see if you can get a more stable connection.

DennisBold said:
I've played around with the ROM, and this is a bit of a bug. Tethering is the main problem, as the device won't use MTP while tethering is enabled. Whenever it does manage to connect, it will only attempt to tether a connection.
Disable that first by connecting the phone to a PC, when connected click the notification and disable tethering.
You can then use the SD Manager application to connect as mass storage, or you can attempt to use the ROMs in-built MTP transfer.
Also try out Malybru suggestions and see if you can get a more stable connection.
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thanks i will see what works right now im using wifi file transfer as a quick fix but i need the cable to work so i can watch my movies on my tv

[Q] Regarding connectivity pls urgent

I have an app which receives data and executes using that data...
Problem is at a time i can connect tab as either USB or installer....In case of usb mode it receives data but app is not running and as installer it doesnt receive any data through cable....
Whats the best recommendation using usb cable?

Hello friend
Do u connet internet to tab from PC??
What tab do u have?
Can you explain it clearly...

SadEff said:
Hello friend
Do u connet internet to tab from PC??
What tab do u have?
Can you explain it clearly...
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So we have two part
1.process happens on desktop and sends a pdf file to a set destination on tablet (for which i need to have tablet connected as USB)
2.app on the tablet which detects that pdf document and does the further process(for which tablet has to be disconnected from USB mode or as an installer mode).
now we have to do this process like once every 3 mins so not a good idea to connect and disconnect tab eveytime....
So i need to find a way i can keep doin it all the time without disconnecting usb cable
I tried nexus7,ulrtatab 4.4 and irulu....

rashminsevak said:
So we have two part
1.process happens on desktop and sends a pdf file to a set destination on tablet (for which i need to have tablet connected as USB)
2.app on the tablet which detects that pdf document and does the further process(for which tablet has to be disconnected from USB mode or as an installer mode).
now we have to do this process like once every 3 mins so not a good idea to connect and disconnect tab eveytime....
So i need to find a way i can keep doin it all the time without disconnecting usb cable
I tried nexus7,ulrtatab 4.4 and irulu....
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Go to settings→Developer option→ turn on the USB debugging...
Thats it now you font hav to disconnect the tab from PC...
I recomend you to use MIfile explorer or Root explorer they are lite and easy to handle
Dont forget the thanks button..

SadEff said:
Go to settings→Developer option→ turn on the USB debugging...
Thats it now you font hav to disconnect the tab from PC...
I recomend you to use MIfile explorer or Root explorer they are lite and easy to handle
Dont forget the thanks button..
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Doesnt help

rashminsevak said:
Doesnt help
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What rom are using CM or stock...
Usb debug should work in stock rom and there is now way to do that in CM based roms i think..

Can't access on pc

Hi i can't access my files on my pc (it is unlocked) not even sync for music
also it appears as a audio device in devices and drives

Have you set USB settings to MTP? Otherwise this might help: http://www.howtogeek.com/195607/how...evice-to-show-up-in-file-explorer-if-it-isnt/

The correct drivers are installed? Tried with different USB cables? Tried all USB ports on the computer?

audit13 said:
The correct drivers are installed? Tried with different USB cables? Tried all USB ports on the computer?
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yes to all :/

The phone used to work with the same computer and USB cable?

If ur rooted install multirom and install cm13 as secondary os.. then connect to ur pc while ur in cm13 it will detect the driver after that unstall cm 13 and connect as u do normally
like if worked

hey i found away around it thx though!

How did you fix the problem?

"hey i found away around it thx though!"
But why in the name of all that's holy would you ask the question and then not share the answer for others who regularly have the same problem? Keeping info to yourself is the best way of maintaining your "zero thanks" status...

oh sorry for not sharing what i did to solve the problem! here is what i did!
1. connect phone to pc
2. unlock
3. swipe down and touch the notification that says "usb for charging touch for more options"
4. select the option you want
easy