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[q] vodafone smart 2 recovery mode/root

Hi Guys,
Very new to the forums, and have extensively searched for an answer before posting...BUT cannot find a specific solution to my problem!!
I have the VODAFONE SMART 2, Firmware Version 2.3.7, Kernel Version 2.6.35.7
I WANT TO ROOT THIS DEVICE!!!! .....but it will not boot up in recovery mode!!...it just resets factory data..!!!
I KNOW HOW TO GAIN ACCESS BY HOLDING VOLUME UP AND POWER BUTTON..!!
I HAVE SEEN THE YOU TUBE VIDEO ON HOW TO ROOT THIS PHONE..!!...but I cannot get in to recovery mode to execute the instructions..!!
SO PLEASE CAN SOMEONE GIVE ME CLEAR AND CONCISE INSTRUCTIONS HERE AND NOW WITHOUT REDIRECTION TO ANOTHER LINK ON HOW TO....... "ROOT THIS PHONE"......and get in to recovery mode..!!
ALL I WANT TO DO IS DELETE THE BLOODY BLOAT WARE...LOL
Thanks :good:

Anyone? I'm sure I'm not the only one who is experiencing this problem with this phone, I've seen a fair few people ask the same question on the net but not one has been answered.

So I take it no body knows then, well over 100 views and no help!....great forum this!!

trinketdave said:
So I take it no body knows then, well over 100 views and no help!....great forum this!!
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Look on youtube (root vodafone smart 2 with out recovery).
Greets sander.

if you use the search function of the forum you can find 2 or 3 threads about Vodafone smart 2 and also the solution at your problem, the recovery cwm style, a custom rom, root methods... just search
phone: sgs2 GT-I9100
kernel : dorimanx 5.79beta
main rom: rr 2.7
second rom: cm 9.1
baseband: I9100XXLQ6

Thanks for the reply mate, yeah I have seen the Greek guys YouTube video, he doesn't command the best English to be fair, and mentions that the phone wont act the same after root. some nice clear instructions from a English fella would be appreciated. It was easy rooting my previous 858 vodafone with superoneclick and it didn't act different when rooted afterwards. I may well wait until an easier, less risky way of rooting this phone has been found. strange how some of the smart 2s can't get recovery mode.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722811
Vodafone smart II/Alcatel v860 Reocovery !ROOT!
phone: sgs2 GT-I9100
kernel : dorimanx 5.80
main rom: rr 2.7
second rom: cm 9.1
baseband: I9100XXLQ6

Thanks for the links...but they are of no help to me, I cannot get recovery in my phone...I have installed SDK adb...and cannot get the bloody thing to work with commands in CMD Prompt...(so that was a waste of time)....If i could just get in to recovery mode then i could root it easy!!...it's getting in to recovery mode thats the problem.
Anyone with simple instructions for me to get my phone in to recovery bearing in mind it will not enter in to it via the power/volume + technique ?

Anyone?? Not one reply to my question has provided me with the information needed, I have tried SDK, cant get it to work, Have tried the greek guys youtube instructions, they dont work..is there another simpler way of getting my phone in to recovery?

root vodafone smart 2 wthout recovery
go to youtube write root vodafone smart 2 without recovery and y l see the video follow the instructions and do it step by step

Use Uniflash 1.2 to go to recovery is very simple. After rename Recovery.zip to update.zip and install as update.
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda

Enea307 said:
Use Uniflash 1.2 to go to recovery is very simple. After rename Recovery.zip to update.zip and install as update.
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda
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Worked for me using this method, thanks to your recommendation.
I followed these guides after reading your post:
http://developandroid.blogopogo.com/2012/07/15/set-up-a-vodafone-smart-2-alcatel-tcl-v860-for-android-development-with-eclipse-and-the-android-sdk-using-windows-7/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859261
Anyone else trying this, beware before I completely it successfully the tool seemed to only work sometimes, then suddenly it worked without my changing anything. Good luck.

I lost Root after i factory reset !!! But i install it again will Uniflash 1.2
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda

Enea307 said:
Use Uniflash 1.2 to go to recovery is very simple. After rename Recovery.zip to update.zip and install as update.
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda
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Right so no root is required to use this uniflash 1.2 right? and what recovery.zip?
Thanks for the help by the way!

Yes just open Uniflash after connect usb and click reboot Recovery. Change dhe name of recovery.zip before to update.zip
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda premium

Enea307 said:
Yes just open Uniflash after connect usb and click reboot Recovery. Change dhe name of recovery.zip before to update.zip
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda premium
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Where do I find the recovery.zip ? only I've looked in the SD card when the phone is connected to PC and it's not there!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722811
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda

Enea307 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722811
Sent from my Vodafone Smart II using xda
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It appears that I now have root, superuser is now present....Could you give me a list of the apps that I can safely uninstall on this phone and what is the best way to uninstall these pieces of Vodafone stock crud from my phone? tried with Titanium backup while rooted and it said it couldn't find the apk file to the app I was trying to uninstall.
Thanks for your advice, it is appreciated.

You have a list of all apps that can delete in the same thread that u find recovery.zip I use Root Uninstaller free to delete app, after u fave to do a factory reset to see the free space after deleting, But u have to Root again by tha same way, becouse after Reset you will lost Root.
Hit thanx button if i helped.

Right thanks for all your help guys:good:
Just so you know, if you delete your stock camera app from this phone because like I found the shutter speed was slower than slow!!!...the BEST replacement that works like a charm on this phone is LG CAMERA PRO.."or the free one"....a beautiful camera that gives the best photo and video quality this phone has to offer...and I tried all the camera apps believe me...lol....

[Q] How to? ROOT after Update to jelly bean on GT-P3110??

Hello,
my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 had ICS and I rooted it a few month ago...this weekend I got the update to jelly bean and my root is gone....or I don´t know how to "reactivate" it...so my question is, how can I root it again? same preference how in the ICS rooting?
or doesn´t I have to root it again?
thanks for your help.

Skame13 said:
Hello,
my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 had ICS and I rooted it a few month ago...this weekend I got the update to jelly bean and my root is gone....or I don´t know how to "reactivate" it...so my question is, how can I root it again? same preference how in the ICS rooting?
or doesn´t I have to root it again?
thanks for your help.
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The simplest way is by installing (and using) Mobile Odin pro, that you can purchase on Play Store for 4.75 Euros
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5tb2JpbGVvZGluLnBybyJd
With the "Everroot" method provided by that app you can make rooted any official rom without the flash counter being incremented.
I did that last saturday and everyting went on as a charm.

Ottonet said:
The simplest way is by installing (and using) Mobile Odin pro, that you can purchase on Play Store for 4.75 Euros
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xLDEsImV1LmNoYWluZmlyZS5tb2JpbGVvZGluLnBybyJd
With the "Everroot" method provided by that app you can make rooted any official rom without the flash counter being incremented.
I did that last saturday and everyting went on as a charm.
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Dude can you please explain the above method step by step after installing ODIN Pro
I am new to that.
Thanks in advance

Unfortunately Mobile Odin Pro requires the device to be rooted beforehand. If you have already upgraded your firmware and lost root it is now too late to use the Mobile Odin method.
You'll have to find another way. I suppose you could flash back to the ICS stock ROM, root that, then install Mobile Odin Pro and install the JB firmware using that.
I don't know if the ICS root tools work on JB (I used the Mobile Odin method described above so I didn't need to find out).

As with any other device... If you root and then accept an ota, you are more than likely going to loose root. I'm sure there will be a way to re root straight from the jb ota soon. But other than that, you're gonna have to flash a stock rooted ROM if you expect to keep root access.

After upgrade my P3110 I also lost my root. Old method was gone. I use CF-Root and it worked. Steps are simple:
1. download CF-Root from http://download.chainfire.eu/239/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root
2. Extract the zip file
3. Put your tablet in download mode (easy mode: press volume up and so power button) after enter the download mode and plug the usb cable
4.Using ODIN 1.85 select only PDA and leave all the rest alone, so point do the extracted file
Root is back. Maybe you have to install BusyBox (Google Play).
That´s all.

Good for you!
Thanks for confirming it works (I suspected it might). Now, buy Mobile Odin Pro and you need never worry about losing root again.

with ewshipte
Thanx for your help...but doeßn´t work..=/
If I connect the tab (in download mode) my PC cannot connect to the tab...but if the tab is on it´s no problem...
so what can I do? have to do something special in the downlad mode?
and I´ve got another question...I detected that since I´ve got the update to jelly bean...i can´t charge the tab via usb...but I want to use the tab in my car...is there a possibility to charge it anyway via usb?
thanx for ya help!!

Skame13 said:
Thanx for your help...but doeßn´t work..=/
If I connect the tab (in download mode) my PC cannot connect to the tab...but if the tab is on it´s no problem...
so what can I do? have to do something special in the downlad mode?
and I´ve got another question...I detected that since I´ve got the update to jelly bean...i can´t charge the tab via usb...but I want to use the tab in my car...is there a possibility to charge it anyway via usb?
thanx for ya help!!
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UPDATE:
Now the device was found and I could flash the file via Odin...but there is not root access at all...I´ve installed the SU from the marked, but if I want to update it...(In-App-Update) it says that there is no root access...somebody any ideas?

Skame13 said:
UPDATE:
Now the device was found and I could flash the file via Odin...but there is not root access at all...I´ve installed the SU from the marked, but if I want to update it...(In-App-Update) it says that there is no root access...somebody any ideas?
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Revert to stock, root, get odin pro, check everoot, apply ota via odin pro

kfirbr said:
After upgrade my P3110 I also lost my root. Old method was gone. I use CF-Root and it worked. Steps are simple:
1. download CF-Root from http://download.chainfire.eu/239/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root
2. Extract the zip file
3. Put your tablet in download mode (easy mode: press volume up and so power button) after enter the download mode and plug the usb cable
4.Using ODIN 1.85 select only PDA and leave all the rest alone, so point do the extracted file
Root is back. Maybe you have to install BusyBox (Google Play).
That´s all.
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You, Sir, are a genius. Thank you! :good:

[Q] Tab2 7.0 GT-3113 wifi issue...HELP PLS

I have tab 2 7.0 GT-3113
After rooting the device I copied wpa_supplicant file to system/bin ,I tried to add ad-hoc support to connect to nokia e72
but while I was doing that I probably damaged some files in system/bin
now wifi is gone....device tries to open wifi but no response !!!
please advice what to do ((
I followed the instructions below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083182&highlight=ad+hoc
please I need help urgently

i copied wpa file to download file then navigated to system/bin
pasted wpa file ....
after i saw it didnt work i deleted it
in system/bin i opened some files with text editor etc.....
added adb shell(by mistake) then deleted...
is there a way to reload wifi files etc ???
PLEASE HELP!!!!

up !!!

So, I wanted to enable ad hoc wifi networks, and made a small series of blunders in the attempt, ultimately overwriting the original wpa_supplicant file. My GT-P3113 now won't connect to any wifi networks.
Details:
- Wifi only Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
- Model GT-P3113 UECLK7 kernel 3.0.31-523998 SEP 72#1
- Rooted cf auto root and CWM
-Currently operational, excluding wifi, which is "off" and is always "Trying to turn on."
I had attempted to use some instructions to replace the wpa_supplicant file with one that had ah hoc network support, apparently those instructions were for a different Galaxy tablet product, and the provided file didn't work with my device.
Those instructions did make a backup of my original file, but in my haste I ended up overwriting it.
Thanks to anyone who can help!

bodomar said:
So, I wanted to enable ad hoc wifi networks, and made a small series of blunders in the attempt, ultimately overwriting the original wpa_supplicant file. My GT-P3113 now won't connect to any wifi networks.
Details:
- Wifi only Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
- Model GT-P3113 UECLK7 kernel 3.0.31-523998 SEP 72#1
- Rooted cf auto root and CWM
-Currently operational, excluding wifi, which is "off" and is always "Trying to turn on."
I had attempted to use some instructions to replace the wpa_supplicant file with one that had ah hoc network support, apparently those instructions were for a different Galaxy tablet product, and the provided file didn't work with my device.
Those instructions did make a backup of my original file, but in my haste I ended up overwriting it.
Thanks to anyone who can help!
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Use ODIN to re flash the stock firmware . There are guides in the forum

DigitalMD said:
Use ODIN to re flash the stock firmware . There are guides in the forum
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in download mode it says:
custom binary download :yes 2
current binary:custom
should i do anything before flashing stock firmware or just flash it ??
thanks

Just flash it.
You can use triangle away later to reset count, if you need or want to reset it.
There is no point to reset it unless you want to run unrooted stock (and want your tab to be sent updates) or you have a warranty (returning) issue.

thank all for help....
just flashed it now it works fine....
guess CWM is gone...
do i need to flash CWM again or device is still rooted ??

bodomar said:
thank all for help....
just flashed it now it works fine....
guess CWM is gone...
do i need to flash CWM again or device is still rooted ??
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you are back to complete total stock, just like from the factory

PLease help me find tutorial root samsumg tab 2 7.0 Gt3113UECLK7
I' m a noob, for a week keep looking for the xda forum tutorial root samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0
GT3113 UECLK7 anybody please direct me where I can reach it, any help will greatly be
appreciated,just trying to be extra careful not to bricked my tab, as this is my first time trying
to attempt it

07delta said:
I' m a noob, for a week keep looking for the xda forum tutorial root samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0
GT3113 UECLK7 anybody please direct me where I can reach it, any help will greatly be
appreciated,just trying to be extra careful not to bricked my tab, as this is my first time trying
to attempt it
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvze-VNzj8
my video.

Skazzy3 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAvze-VNzj8
my video.
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I know its been a long time, were you able to install a custom recovery for this device, if so, canbu provide a dl link? Please

PiggyFlooper said:
I know its been a long time, were you able to install a custom recovery for this device, if so, canbu provide a dl link? Please
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https://andi34.github.io/recoveries_tab2.html

PiggyFlooper said:
I know its been a long time, were you able to install a custom recovery for this device, if so, canbu provide a dl link? Please
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I made a new tutorial eventually:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_Vyr0Zt6AQ
Hasn't been updated since I don't do work on the Tab 2 anymore but it should work perfectly fine.

Here's my situation- I bought mobile odin, I rooted with kingroot, so I just need a dl link to a working custom recovery for gt-p3113, can anyone oblige?

PiggyFlooper said:
Here's my situation- I bought mobile odin, I rooted with kingroot, so I just need a dl link to a working custom recovery for gt-p3113, can anyone oblige?
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http://andi34.github.io/recoveries_tab2.html

Lightracer said:
http://andi34.github.io/recoveries_tab2.html
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Thanks @Lightracer, I spoke too soon, I'll share my process in getting what I got and provide links
Heres kingroot, let it reboot after running- https://www.dropbox.com/s/w4um8ibgvz9a00o/Kingroot5?dl=0
Download Mobile Odin Pro
Download GT-3110_TWRP_3.0.0-0.tar.md5 from link provided above, I'd is ever taken down, contact me, I'm subscribed
Go into Mobile ODIN app and navigate doyen to recovery, press it and then go to the recovery you just downloaded. It'll rebootandflash it, fun fun!!!
Now you can flash away the ever intrusive kingroot by flashing the SuperSU zip, figure it out yourself, we're big boys n girls.
Hereis SuperSU zip- https://www.dropbox.com/s/noqkobiubfnhuya/Supersu-root-gtab2.zip?dl=0
Also check out this post for more info- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72359737
Just Thank me, if you want
Enjoy, no computer bs

PiggyFlooper said:
Thanks @Lightracer, I spoke too soon, I'll share my process in getting what I got and provide links
Heres kingroot, let it reboot after running- https://www.dropbox.com/s/w4um8ibgvz9a00o/Kingroot5?dl=0
Download Mobile Odin Pro
Download GT-3110_TWRP_3.0.0-0.tar.md5 from link provided above, I'd is ever taken down, contact me, I'm subscribed
Go into Mobile ODIN app and navigate doyen to recovery, press it and then go to the recovery you just downloaded. It'll rebootandflash it, fun fun!!!
Now you can flash away the ever intrusive kingroot by flashing the SuperSU zip, figure it out yourself, we're big boys n girls.
Hereis SuperSU zip- https://www.dropbox.com/s/noqkobiubfnhuya/Supersu-root-gtab2.zip?dl=0
Also check out this post for more info- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=72359737
Just Thank me, if you want
Enjoy, no computer bs
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You should have flashed the latest version after which is 3.1.0-2

Lightracer said:
You should have flashed the latest version after which is 3.1.0-2
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I'm not able to download it because there is only a sort button, not a download button, will you provide a direct link for download please?

PiggyFlooper said:
I'm not able to download it because there is only a sort button, not a download button, will you provide a direct link for download please?
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120719032

[Q] complete procedure for root/unroot for samsung galaxt tab2 p3100

Can anyone please help me in rooting samsung tab2 p3100. I am new to this root method can i get detail procedure for that.
My device : Samsung tab2 p3100 (India)
Android : 4.1.1 (already in the tab, not updated)
Baseband : P3100DDCLK1
Is this root reversible so that my warranty of tab is not affected and how can i unroot.

Rooting procedure can be found in my guide (link in signature). It's easy to unroot if you don't mind wiping data.
Posted from my Fascinate using XDA Premium

To remove Root:
This Root Remover has been tested with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" P3100 (tested on jellybean)
REQUIREMENT: A rooted Tab 2.
•After you download this file, move it the root of your external SD card( /mnt/extSdCard ). This is the micro sdcard you insert in tablet slot. Your /mnt/sdcard folder is internal memory (not recognized in CWM recovery).
•Reboot into CWM (recovery) using Quick Boot app or
•Power OFF your tablet, disconnect from computer and restart in recovery (CWM) by pushing and holding POWER & Volume DOWN/LEFT buttons at same time. When Samsung Tab 2 logo appears, you can release power button but continue holding volume button for a few more seconds. Note: If you've done this on other Samsung devices, you will notice that it takes longer before blue CWM v5.5.0.4 text appears ... just be patient.
•Once you are in recovery, use volume button (UP/DOWN/LEFT OR RIGHT) to move around and POWER button to select an option.
Select install zip from sdcard. Choose Root_Remover file you already copied to root of sdcard.
When unrooting is finished, choose reboot system now from CWM menu.
NOTE-By downloading and using this file you understand and agree that you bear all responsibility for the use and anything it may do to your tablet.
DOWNLOAD-
Root_Remover.zip (h--p://www.mediafire.com/?ty54o6lah25w41d)
Replace (--) with tt.
For Root (tested on jellybean):
Use chainfire root its d best i have it.
U can google it or find it on xda search.
Dont use the above method to remove the chainfire root as it can be easily removed from its modified superuser application but it works as any other root and is superb!
Enjoy,
Kunal
Dont forget to hit the thanks button!!
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda app-developers app

thnxxxxxxxxx
thnxx kunal,
dude your link for root removal is nt working. Can u provide alternate link.
hey i m also confused for rooting. u know the details my device. which version of odin and CF auto root can be used.
i had downloaded a package for my device from this site autoroot chainfire official site contains:
Odin3-v1.85.exe
Odin3.ini
CF-auto-root-espressorf-espressorfxx-gtp3100.tar.md5
It is valid for my jelly bean 4.1.1 with baseband DDCLK1.
One most importnt thing can i move my apps and games to sd card after root.

amit1987g said:
thnxx kunal,
dude your link for root removal is nt working. Can u provide alternate link.
hey i m also confused for rooting. u know the details my device. which version of odin and CF auto root can be used.
i had downloaded a package for my device from this site autoroot chainfire official site contains:
Odin3-v1.85.exe
Odin3.ini
CF-auto-root-espressorf-espressorfxx-gtp3100.tar.md5
It is valid for my jelly bean 4.1.1 with baseband DDCLK1.
One most importnt thing can i move my apps and games to sd card after root.
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Hey amit i have edited the link in my post n its now working. Yeah dats the correct package use odin to flash it. Dont use this root remover on cf autoroot. Cf autoroot has the option to completely remove the cf root in its own menu. After u have rooted your device, use a root checker(available on play store for free) to check that you device is fully rooted. When u root or flash a custom rom or do anything fishy with ur device using odin, ur warranty gets void as there is a counter in the tab 2 which keeps a record of how many times u have flashed ur firmware wid a custom rom or rooted it or done something fishy. To get your warranty back, use the TriangleAway app (another miracle by chainfire) to reset the flash counter to zero which means u get ur warranty back. Its paid on playstore but is free on his xda page. It only works if ur device is rooted. Nd yes u can move apps to sd after rooting.
Good luck n happy flashing
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda app-developers app

thanx kunal
thnxxxxxxxxxx alot kunal..for support..
kunalthakur said:
Hey amit i have edited the link in my post n its now working. Yeah dats the correct package use odin to flash it. Dont use this root remover on cf autoroot. Cf autoroot has the option to completely remove the cf root in its own menu. After u have rooted your device, use a root checker(available on play store for free) to check that you device is fully rooted. When u root or flash a custom rom or do anything fishy with ur device using odin, ur warranty gets void as there is a counter in the tab 2 which keeps a record of how many times u have flashed ur firmware wid a custom rom or rooted it or done something fishy. To get your warranty back, use the TriangleAway app (another miracle by chainfire) to reset the flash counter to zero which means u get ur warranty back. Its paid on playstore but is free on his xda page. It only works if ur device is rooted. Nd yes u can move apps to sd after rooting.
Good luck n happy flashing
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda app-developers app
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unrooting problem
Kunal
As you said, I unrooted my tab.
Earlier, I was using official stock 4.1.1
Then I rooted my phone and updated it to cm10 nightly
But that cfw was not good enough (no offense)
To go back to my old stock, I restored my stock which I backedup while updating to cfw via rom manager
Now I wanted to unroot and used the app advised by you
But now when I'm tryin to update my tab using OTA by going under Software Update option in Settings, it is saying following message:
YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE
how to fix this?

Factory reset should fix the issue.
Sent from my GT-P3110

amit1987g said:
Can anyone please help me in rooting samsung tab2 p3100. I am new to this root method can i get detail procedure for that.
My device : Samsung tab2 p3100 (India)
Android : 4.1.1 (already in the tab, not updated)
Baseband : P3100DDCLK1
Is this root reversible so that my warranty of tab is not affected and how can i unroot.
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Amit, i m also from India , and i got official Update of Android of Samsung OTA
my Tab is Android Version is 4.1.2
Baseband Version is P3100DDCLK1
KERNAL VERSION 3.0.31-812001
U WILL ASLO GET IT CHK SOFTWARE UPDATE

kartikkaran111 said:
Kunal
As you said, I unrooted my tab.
Earlier, I was using official stock 4.1.1
Then I rooted my phone and updated it to cm10 nightly
But that cfw was not good enough (no offense)
To go back to my old stock, I restored my stock which I backedup while updating to cfw via rom manager
Now I wanted to unroot and used the app advised by you
But now when I'm tryin to update my tab using OTA by going under Software Update option in Settings, it is saying following message:
YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE
how to fix this?
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Hey man, sorry for extremely late reply.
To fix this (Do this after unroot only) just connect your tab to kies and then it should recognize your tab and from there you can do the update and after the update you can follow the same root method to root your device. Good luck
PS-I was not able to perform the ota update because of the same problem and used kies to do the same.
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda app-developers app

MultipleMonomials said:
Rooting procedure can be found in my guide (link in signature). It's easy to unroot if you don't mind wiping data.
Posted from my Fascinate using XDA Premium
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where is the link?

Samsung Galaxy S4 root

Hello XDA,
There are 2 root mehods in this thread scroll down to check the second method...
First...
I have found the a root for the new galaxy S4. Kindly follow the instructions in order to root ur galaxy s4.
The root file utilises the system dump of the device. The root method works only on the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on official Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean but not on the quad-core Snapdragon 600 variant with model number I9505.
Galaxy S4 users who wish to root their handset using the root file may follow my step-by-step guide below.
Let me remind u that I will not be held liable for any mishap, therefore, proceed at your own risk.
Pre-requisites
1) Download and install USB Driver for Samsung Galaxy S4 on the computer.
2) Verify that USB Debugging Mode is enabled which will allow to connect the phone with the computer and use the Android SDK with it. [Press Menu>> Settings>> Applications. From there navigate and click on Development option and ensure the USB Debugging Mode is turned on.]
3) Create a backup of all data of the phone.
4) The battery of the device should have above 80 per cent charge.
5) The root method works only on the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 running on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean; applying this root to incorrect variants will brick the device.
Steps to root Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean
1) Download I9500XXUAMC6 pre-rooted firmware for Samsung Galaxy S4 to the computer and extract the zip file
2) Download Odin v1.85 which will help to root the Jelly Bean firmware
3) Turn off the Galaxy S4 and enter Download Mode. Press and hold Volume Down + Home buttons together and then press the Power button until the construction Android robot and a triangle are seen. Press the Power button again to enter Download Mode
4) Run Odin on the computer
5) Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in Download Mode. If the device is connected successfully, one of the ID: COM boxes will turn yellow with the COM port number. This step might take some time
6) Select the files mentioned below to install on the phone
a) Click on 'PDA' and select file with 'CODE' in its name
b) Click on 'Phone' and select file with 'MODEM' in its name
c) Click on 'CSC' and select file with 'CSC' in its name
d) Click on 'PIT' and select the .pit file
[Note: Ignore the last three steps in case such files are not found.]
7) Ensure the 'Auto Reboot' and 'F Reset Time' options are selected in Odin. Also ensure the 'Re-Partition' option is selected in case the .pit file is being used
8) Double check everything and finally click the 'Start' button in Odin. The installation process will begin and take a few minutes to complete
9) After the installation process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. Once the home screen appears on the device, unplug the USB cable
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500 is now successfully rooted on Android 4.2.2 XXUAMC6 Jelly Bean firmware. Open the app drawer in the phone and search for an app called Superuser. To ensure that the above root method is installed and working correctly, verify with the Root Checker app from Google Play Store.
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and please let me know if this method worked for u.. coz if it didnt i might be able to find another way to help u.
Black Hat....

Hello Xda ,
this an other method to root ur s4 devices.
Cofface CWM 6.0.3.2 RECOVERY & ROOT
Update 2013.05.03 by cofface thank you cofface
ROOT newest selinux.
This should be the easiest way to root the i9500 (yes, the so called 8-core one) by now.
Recovery Feature:
1. Based on CWM 6.0.3.2
2. ROOT your phone
Had two methods root in root your phone option,the newest stock must be use new method,and old stock may be use old method is okey.
I had tried some stock firmwares(for example:I9500XXUAMDK、I9500UBUAMDK、I9500XXUAMDK、I95 00ZSUAMDF、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDL、I9500UBUAMDE
、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500ZSUAMDF、I9500XXUAM DE、I9500UBUAMDE、I9500UBUAMDE、I9500XXUAMDE、I9500XXU AMDK、I9500ZCUAMDG and so on.)
Thanks:
1、CM Team
2、GSeeker、gsmcn and so on tested.
Just download the recovery and unzip it, flash the cofface_samsungI9500_recovery_en_0503.tar as PDA in Odin.
Then turn off the phone and enter recovery by pressing Vol Up+Home+Power keys, and select ROOT YOUR PHONE(Had two root method), reboot, DONE.
Download:
Hotfile Link
Baidu Link
If your rooting is done，please don't update su bin file.
If you had problem,you can email ([email protected])。
Thank u
l3Lack [email protected] :good:

Thank you for sharing this with us.
The root file utilises the system dump of the device
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Can you give us more light about this?

I9500XXUAMC6 pre-rooted firmware u can test this firmware ? down fail! odin 1.85 odin 3.07

With the S2 Skyrocket, having "re-partition" checked in Odin assured a brick. In #7 you said to have re-partition checked. I just want to make sure that having it checked was the correct option for the GS4.

I don't think this fits in original development.This section us for works done from source/scratch like cm or kernel from source.I consider it more of just a tutorial to flash a rom on Odin than a guide to root.This fits general much IMHO.
Also the rooted rom by as i9000 is a single file rom which should always go into pda.And no repartition unless you have pit file added.(Read your point below the point (d).But still wanted to ensure it )
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With the S2 Skyrocket, having "re-partition" checked in Odin assured a brick. In #7 you said to have re-partition checked. I just want to make sure that having it checked was the correct option for the GS4.
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Only if you have a pit file file otherwise leave it unchecked. That what he is saying.

@OP Did u make this?
S4 INFO

So, has anybody actually tested this ?
We've tested this on the I9505 (literally weeks ago), and simply injecting root does not work - there is further firmware protection against gaining root privileges, it is not just a matter of injected the root files.
So unless you have some damn good evidence this actually does work ...

Chainfire said:
So, has anybody actually tested this ?
We've tested this on the I9505 (literally weeks ago), and simply injecting root does not work - there is further firmware protection against gaining root privileges, it is not just a matter of injected the root files.
So unless you have some damn good evidence this actually does work ...
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Firmware protection against root?! Samsung have really changed their feelings towards rooting phone. Seems a strange thing to do seeing as people like yourselves will surely undo their work and bypass it.
Hope they didn't spend too many man hours on it. Or should I say wasted.
Good luck!

Chainfire said:
So, has anybody actually tested this ?
there is further firmware protection against gaining root privileges, it is not just a matter of injected the root files.
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I think this isn't a fact...

as i9000 said:
I think this isn't a fact...
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I think you are wrong, I can make it a fact if you wish

Odia said:
I think you are wrong, I can make it a fact if you wish
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Yes of cause ..
More precisely I can also do all of the files root.root r--, but initially I think it is not so

as i9000 said:
Yes of cause ..
More precisely I can also do all of the files root.root r--, but initially I think it is not so
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ok here goes
Chainfire is correct
you are wrong
It's a fact

Odia said:
ok here goes
Chainfire is correct
you are wrong
It's a fact
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this is just my personal opinion - time judge us ..
By the way what I had published - please do not be regarded as an imposed

as i9000 said:
this is just my personal opinion - time judge us ..
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I know, but why doubt Chainfire?
Proof of the fact attached :laugh:

Odia said:
I know, but why doubt Chainfire?
Proof of the fact attached :laugh:
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Okay, but what's the language settings? What the application has been stopped?
And the most important question - did you get Root?

scott14719 said:
With the S2 Skyrocket, having "re-partition" checked in Odin assured a brick. In #7 you said to have re-partition checked. I just want to make sure that having it checked was the correct option for the GS4.
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He said have re-partition checked if you have a PIT file to flash.

as i9000 said:
Okay, but what's the language settings? What the application has been stopped?
And the most important question - did you get Root?
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Ignore the language settings, the message was in Chinese and was changed to English so all can read it
In this case root enabled adbd was stopped and no did not get root because the phone force stops.

Odia said:
Ignore the language settings, the message was in Chinese and was changed to English so all can read it
In this case root enabled adbd was stopped and no did not get root because the phone force stops.
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Please look the private..