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[Q] To root or not to root..thats the question!

Hey guys,
since more than a month i am using the xperia active from Sony Ericsson and i ve still guarantee on it.
It s an awesome smartphone, but sometimes the RAM is overloaded and it starts to lag.
Then the battery works for just a day, because of the background-apps, then i ve to charge it again... really annoying
Thats why i want to root my smartphone. Actually i ve ICS(4.0.4) on it (before it was 2.3 or sth.) and i would like to keep it, but on it i want superuser rights. Therefore i found "zergrush" from doomlord, but in other threads i just read thats for Android 2.2/2.3 ...
Is it possible to root my phone without loosing my guarantee (to make root "nearly" unseen after unroot, in case of warranty) on that device?
(sorry for my bad english, i hope you understood my situation and give me some answers )
greetings Red :angel:

You can try rooting using Doomlords method for ICS
Flash a stock kernel of 4.0.3
Root it using Doomlords kit
PS its a batch file
Flash back 4.0.4 kernel
Done !!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678690
[ROOT][FTF][locked/unlocked]Neo/Neo V Official 4.0.4 ICS 4.1.B.0.431; 4.1.B.0.587
This is for Neo
But yours is also similar phone so might work
Try at your own risk
I am not responsible for any damage....
So read a few threads beforehand !
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Noo, dont root. Youll get stuck in fastboot and spend $12 on repairs!
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Whether you're going to root it or not is up to u. However, if u do root and u want to make it unseen or unroot, flashing an official stock rom removes the root data.
i read a thread that made a few things clear, i cant remember who posted it (sorry) but it just said that if they cant prove that u rooting your phone is the cause of whatever wrnt rong with your phone, they will still have to fix it under the warranty.
I also never heard of anyone messing up their android as a result of rooting.
Im not saying jump into it and root your android, be careful as we are always warned that their are risks onvolved and developers knows best
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OptimusLove said:
Noo, dont root. Youll get stuck in fastboot and spend $12 on repairs!
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No man.... if you read well before doing nothing like that would happen...
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carlyle69 said:
Whether you're going to root it or not is up to u. However, if u do root and u want to make it unseen or unroot, flashing an official stock rom removes the root data.
i read a thread that made a few things clear, i cant remember who posted it (sorry) but it just said that if they cant prove that u rooting your phone is the cause of whatever wrnt rong with your phone, they will still have to fix it under the warranty.
I also never heard of anyone messing up their android as a result of rooting.
Im not saying jump into it and root your android, be careful as we are always warned that their are risks onvolved and developers knows best
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Very nicely explained mate....
Good
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For sure root it´s the best option for anyone that like to customize the system.

You should try superoneclick its a program which basically roots your your phone for you, gives you superuser and there shouldn't be drastic changes to your OS either
google it and download then go to youtube and follow a tutorial such as youtubeDOTcom/watch?v=lD4_wAj1WIY (sorry cant post links yet)
As for warranties I'm not sure but this is the safest and easiest method I'm aware of
but you should probably make sure it works on your phone and make a backup before you try it

Root for mk2 update

Root is achievable on the new mk2 ota update using the notoriously called "questionable" VROOT. **edit** its questionable because the website is in chinese, not a reputable developer so use at your own risk. That being said I did a full factory restore before doing this No personal info stored and immediately deleted their bootleg Super su app. Reguardless the instructions are pretty straightforward and easy for even a newbie to do with the explanation given. Just google "vroot xda" and you will find threads they don't mention att galaxy s4 but believe me it works I have stock 4.3 with root right now with titanium backup installed and crapware frozen.
I know some people already know this im making a thread on this for ppl that dont know yet and have beem searching like I have before I found it. Any questions feel free to ask as we are here to help each other against applesung I mean samsung
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Thanks. I will try now.

If you would have read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
For all your 4.3 than you would have known that there is a root method
Please READ the threads(xda rules) and post in the right threads.
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Can also confirm working. Rooted with it yesterday and replaced the Chinese SuperSU with Chainfire's.
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REALLY?!?! WE CAN ROOT MK2???? PRAISE JESUS GLORY HALLELUJAH!
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Doesn't work for me. I downloaded the USB drivers and installed them manually. Proceeded to download vRoot on my Win7 laptop and ran as administrator. Connected the phone, hit the green button and a small message popped up above the green button. I used the Google Translate app to find out what it said and it read "Device Not Recognized".
Yes, USB debugging is enabled (verified in Dev Options).
Yes, I reboot my phone multiple times.

I used Kingo root on mine and it worked as well.

[email protected] said:
If you would have read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498897
For all your 4.3 than you would have known that there is a root method
Please READ the threads(xda rules) and post in the right threads.
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And if you would READ more and stop telling people what they should and should not be doing, THEN you would've know that the word "than" shouldn't have been used in your statement! Just my 0.02 ?
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The concern over this root method is not because the website is in Chinese...
Please research this method before doing anything that potentially puts your private data and IMEI number at risk.

joeybear23 said:
The concern over this root method is not because the website is in Chinese...
Please research this method before doing anything that potentially puts your private data and IMEI number at risk.
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From what I've seen, there hasn't been much way in reversing vroot/kingo to a viable known safe method; am I wrong? Is there development being done on a new root still?

Who knows with all these new phones coming out all the time... we can just use the known methods that work even if they werent meant for the devices we have
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I believe the problem with vroot was it opens your phone up to a Chinese server and most antivirus applications deemed it as malware.
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troybklyn said:
And if you would READ more and stop telling people what they should and should not be doing, THEN you would've know that the word "than" shouldn't have been used in your statement! Just my 0.02 ?
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I would've know? Isn't it suppose to be “known"? Yeah thanks for throwing that out there Mr.Scholar. just my 0.02.
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Android300ZX said:
Doesn't work for me. I downloaded the USB drivers and installed them manually. Proceeded to download vRoot on my Win7 laptop and ran as administrator. Connected the phone, hit the green button and a small message popped up above the green button. I used the Google Translate app to find out what it said and it read "Device Not Recognized".
Yes, USB debugging is enabled (verified in Dev Options).
Yes, I reboot my phone multiple times.
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You might have to uninstall your USB drivers then have it reinstalled and make sure you have the new Samsung USB drivers. This is a guide on how yo uninstall the drivers. http://www.faqforge.com/windows/uninstall-usb-drivers-on-windows-7/
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I've been with Samsung since the S2 and sadly this will be my last Samsung phone. I can't stand having a phone without the freedom. HTC will most likely get my money next go round.

Android300ZX said:
I've been with Samsung since the S2 and sadly this will be my last Samsung phone. I can't stand having a phone without the freedom. HTC will most likely get my money next go round.
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Its not samsung...its any ATT phone now...ATT stated a while go they will no longer be supporting phones with unlocked bootloaders...in other words every phone from ATT will likely have a locked bootloader :/
And to the op...from my understanding the fact that its in chinese wasnt what was in question...it was the fact that it connects to a chinese server, and since its rooting they can obtain any data off your phone with out you knowing...could be stored credit cards, photos, contacts, imei...or nothing at all, but there is the possibility
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There is a possibility that the government is pulling all your info at any time too. You want root you take the risk Someone took the time to make this root method work reguardless where he is from he is getting his 15 minutes of fame
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[email protected] said:
I would've know? Isn't it suppose to be “known"? Yeah thanks for throwing that out there Mr.Scholar. just my 0.02.
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You might have to uninstall your USB drivers then have it reinstalled and make sure you have the new Samsung USB drivers. This is a guide on how yo uninstall the drivers. http://www.faqforge.com/windows/uninstall-usb-drivers-on-windows-7/
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Mine was a typo, buddy. ? There's a huge difference! ?
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j0w33zy said:
There is a possibility that the government is pulling all your info at any time too. You want root you take the risk Someone took the time to make this root method work reguardless where he is from he is getting his 15 minutes of fame
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Of course there is no danger in someone taking your IMEI, cloning your phone and using your service on your dime... or grabbing your bank account info because you use a banking app, or buying stuff on Amazon or eBay with your account, etc.
I cannot emphasize enough that anyone thinking about this method of rooting their phone do some research first.

j0w33zy said:
There is a possibility that the government is pulling all your info at any time too. You want root you take the risk Someone took the time to make this root method work reguardless where he is from he is getting his 15 minutes of fame
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Except the goverenment already has just about all your info...as others have stated...the people who made this root option have the ability to obtain any info from your phone, and have the ability to use it with a malicious intent...
But your right, you want root you take the risk...as for me ill wait for a confirmed safe method of rooting, so i dont have to take that risk
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Thank You
bukada said:
This method worked for me, after I accepted the official OTA MK2.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5mCsDyW-TI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Best of luck, Cheers~! :good:
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Thanks, this worked for me and my MK2.
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[Q] Andriod v4.2.2 ?

I would like to root my SGT-P5113 that has been upgraded to v4.2.2..I have had problems every since this update....Does the root instructions and files still pertain to this, or do I need a different file, if so, what is it? (I am referring to :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056)

I found this method to be much simpler:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535083
Used this in my 5113 and have had zero issues. Just to clarify, my Tab is a GT-P5113, is yours? The S you have in front I've never seen?
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I was also 4.2.2...
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fechina said:
I would like to root my SGT-P5113 that has been upgraded to v4.2.2..I have had problems every since this update....Does the root instructions and files still pertain to this, or do I need a different file, if so, what is it? (I am referring to :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056)
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You still can do with the thread instruction to root, what is important is what comes after.
Make sure you flash latest recovery for your devices after rooting, and then you'll happy to use any rom you like!

Thanks, u guys, however, I have another issue..after this update, I am unable to get to my developers option in settings, it keeps force closing...do u all happen to know work around for this?

[Q] t-mobile galaxy S root

hey out there does anyone know how to root a t-mobile galaxy s any help would be great thanks

Galaxy S...? Or Galaxy S Blaze?
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Its a blase s
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willdoe said:
Its a blase s
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Excellent. Are you on ICS?
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What is ICS sorry but I am a noob
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willdoe said:
What is ICS sorry but I am a noob
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Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) . Android version 4.0.4. It was the last official firmware that we got for our phone. If you don't know for sure, go to settings>about phone and it'll be your model number. When you bought the phone, it was most likely running Gingerbread (GB ) , 2.3.6 (or something close to that). If you're on GB, first download kies on your computer and upgrade that bad boy to ICS. If you're on ICS, wonderful! I'll link you the information you need.
Read, very, carefully!
Our phone is pretty sturdy and not easy to brick, but that doesn't mean you can't do it! If you do something outside of the instructions, you'll brick it.
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Alright, this link I'm posting IS NOT the guide I want you to follow, I want you to follow the guide that chweez posted on post #186. It's the one I followed and know. I'm linking you here because chweez posted all the links you need to accomplish this in the last post of the same thread. Download all those links, then press that link in post #186, read, read, read. If you have any questions, post them in the root thread chweez posted in post #186. I repeat, do not follow the rooted kernel guide by k0nane, you want the root guide of ICS posted by member Beastmode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591598
Happy flashing! Any questions, ask before you do anything. It's easier to explain something before you've done something we can't undo or a process to undo. We're here to help!
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njstein said:
Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) . Android version 4.0.4. It was the last official firmware that we got for our phone. If you don't know for sure, go to settings>about phone and it'll be your model number. When you bought the phone, it was most likely running Gingerbread (GB ) , 2.3.6 (or something close to that). If you're on GB, first download kies on your computer and upgrade that bad boy to ICS. If you're on ICS, wonderful! I'll link you the information you need.
Read, very, carefully!
Our phone is pretty sturdy and not easy to brick, but that doesn't mean you can't do it! If you do something outside of the instructions, you'll brick it.
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Alright, this link I'm posting IS NOT the guide I want you to follow, I want you to follow the guide that chweez posted on post #186. It's the one I followed and know. I'm linking you here because chweez posted all the links you need to accomplish this in the last post of the same thread. Download all those links, then press that link in post #186, read, read, read. If you have any questions, post them in the root thread chweez posted in post #186. I repeat, do not follow the rooted kernel guide by k0nane, you want the root guide of ICS posted by member Beastmode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591598
Happy flashing! Any questions, ask before you do anything. It's easier to explain something before you've done something we can't undo or a process to undo. We're here to help!
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hey thanks a bunch for all those link sorry yes i now understand what you mean by ICS yes that is what it is running i think i have not set it up yet going to in just a bit thanks a bunch

willdoe said:
hey thanks a bunch for all those link sorry yes i now understand what you mean by ICS yes that is what it is running i think i have not set it up yet going to in just a bit thanks a bunch
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Make sure and have Kies uninstalled on the computer, kies and Odin don't play well together. After uninstalling kies, plug you're phone into the computer so the drivers load, then you're good to go!

OK thanks again
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Going to hijack this thread for a second. Followed the guide and when I get to the part on hitting start on odin nothing happens, what could I be doing wrong? I've never done this before so this is completely new to me. Thanks.

imawesomebro27 said:
Going to hijack this thread for a second. Followed the guide and when I get to the part on hitting start on odin nothing happens, what could I be doing wrong? I've never done this before so this is completely new to me. Thanks.
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Does odin recognize your phone?
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imawesomebro27 said:
Going to hijack this thread for a second. Followed the guide and when I get to the part on hitting start on odin nothing happens, what could I be doing wrong? I've never done this before so this is completely new to me. Thanks.
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If your phone isn't found or recognized, you may need to install the USB drivers for the Blaze . if the drivers are installed,you may want to try another USB port
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imawesomebro27 said:
Going to hijack this thread for a second. Followed the guide and when I get to the part on hitting start on odin nothing happens, what could I be doing wrong? I've never done this before so this is completely new to me. Thanks.
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Try a different USB port.
Edit: looks like flyers post appeared after I posted this.
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please help again
hello i need some more help i finally got the phone on and working and your right it is running gingerbread so i have look everywhere that i can think of for the ics update and cant find it i was hoping someone knows where i can find the ics update for the galaxy blaze s
THANKS A BUNCH FOR YOUR HELP

[Q] Help with Rerooting galaxy s blaze 2.3.6

ok so i recently got my samsung galaxy s blaze 2.3.6 rooted after it was stuck on a soft brick. I guess i didnt root it right with odin i am using DarkKnight build 8 ROM with TFQ scorched kernel GB 1.0 and it didnt really feel like it was working right after a few days so i did a root checker and it said i didnt have it rooted but i could still get super user and other root apps from google play so i look some stuff up and i guess i rooted my phone from the SD card instead of the phone itself...can someone help me on how to fix this? i spent days upon days trying to root it the first time after i soft bricked it and i realized how hard it is to find stuff for my phone. im also still new to this whole "root" thing and i tried the blaze bible and i just got confused, and sorry i just realized i posted this on the wrong forum after i looked where i was putting it...

So you're on gingerbread, huh? That's unfortunate, a lot easier if you were ics.
First, it doesn't matter where the zip is, both storages work. Second, if I was you, I would find the official ics firmware and use Odin to flash it. Give me a bit and I'll find a post in here somewhere that lays out the steps to get your phone back up and running...
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Post 117 by Jserrano56. This will get your phone back in good order...
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