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[Q] Need to Unroot 2.3.5 GSII Skyrocket

I'm here with a rooted Skyrocket (AT&T) on G-Bread 2.3.5 and need to unroot.
I originally rooted while I was on 2.3.4, but about a month and half ago the firmware automatically updated to 2.3.5.
I used DooMLoRD_v3_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su method.
My end-game is to get back to complete stock Skyrocket.
Grazie

1) why would u want to...?
2) flash stock rom via odin.
3) learn to use the search button.
4) have a good day.
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NightHawkUndead said:
1) why would u want to...?
2) flash stock rom via odin.
3) learn to use the search button.
4) have a good day.
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Really? I am actually better off flashing stock? From the point I'm at now, can I flash the leaked 4.0.3 ICS?

gee_oh_vee_no said:
Really? I am actually better off flashing stock? From the point I'm at now, can I flash the leaked 4.0.3 ICS?
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flash the leaked 4.0.3 through odin yes. its very easy, its one click..

gee_oh_vee_no said:
Really? I am actually better off flashing stock? From the point I'm at now, can I flash the leaked 4.0.3 ICS?
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Yes
Yes
I would suggest reading about the leak before you flash it. Flashing stock will trip your flash counter, flashing ICS will not.
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[Q] Leaked ICS General Questions

Firstly, I would like to apologize if this information is elsewhere but I just wanted to get confirmation for this all in one place.
1) If I upgrade to the leaked ICS ROM will I retain root privileges.
2) If I do not retain root privileges can I re root my phone (I had this issue with the HTC aria upgrade to froyo because of the locked bootloader)
3) Is this ROM stable (or at least relatively so)

1) yes
2) doesn't apply becuz of 1
3) yes, i recommend superlite 5.1 or team perfection.

Correction: if you upgrade through Odin, you lose everything on your internal sdcard AND ROOT.
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iandr0idos said:
Correction: if you upgrade through Odin, you lose everything on your internal sdcard AND ROOT.
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is there a way to avoid loosing root or is it easy to re root once ics is installed

vincecr said:
is there a way to avoid loosing root or is it easy to re root once ics is installed
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If you use the Odin leak (not very stable) use super one click or Odin cwm then flash superuser to get root.
Or do the easy way and flash one of the custom rooms that all are already rooted for you and have fixes.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383464
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iandr0idos said:
Correction: if you upgrade through Odin, you lose everything on your internal sdcard AND ROOT.
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correction correction. As long as he flashes one of the roms i suggested, I highly recommend superlite, he won't lose either. Plus the oneclick is unstable and buggy

NightHawkUndead said:
If you use the Odin leak (not very stable) use super one click or Odin cwm then flash superuser to get root.
Or do the easy way and flash one of the custom rooms that all are already rooted for you and have fixes.
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So the leaked official one is not very stable correct? If I were to flash one of the custom ones would it have touchwiz and all the other official stuff

vincecr said:
So the leaked official one is not very stable correct? If I were to flash one of the custom ones would it have touchwiz and all the other official stuff
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u want all the touchwiz stuff? Use superlite by mhx or stock revamped by team perfection. Im not a fan of touchwiz, and if: aren't either any other ics rom will do, in which case i recommend ics - the real thing by seanscreamz.

This entire thread could of been avoided, by just reading the Odin ics and root thread in the rom section. Close this thread
SkyRocket [ICS The Real Thing Rom]

[Q] how to root/flash ROMs after OTA 4.1.1 update?

I recently updated my verizon galaxy s3 to android build 4.1.1 but now I decided that I want to root my phone and flash some awesome ROMS. Droidstyles guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709) seems really easy to follow but I just want to make sure it works the new verizon baseband version I535VRBLK3 (4.1.1). Can someone please help this noob so he can flash all these bad ass ROMS I keep reading about?!

I used this tutorial ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED***) where you flash a different boot chain, root, then reflash the original. Works perfectly, I flashed CM10 to my GS3 this morning and it works great!
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ThePatelBros said:
I used this tutorial ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
[GUIDE] Root for Jelly Bean OTA ***UPDATED***) where you flash a different boot chain, root, then reflash the original. Works perfectly, I flashed CM10 to my GS3 this morning and it works great!
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Thus is the only method so far. I'm sure droid style will update his guide soon, but right new this is it.
You can follow his guide for ROMs though
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[Q] Samsung Blaze 4G upgrade from 4.0 to 4.1

i am trying to upgrade my phone a Samsung Blaze 4G from 4.0 to 4.1 and need help in doing so...I appreciate the help

Rockyoung46 said:
i am trying to upgrade my phone a Samsung Blaze 4G from 4.0 to 4.1 and need help in doing so...I appreciate the help
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I can help you with this, but first you must understand that if you are running 4.0 ICS you are running stock official firmware and to get to 4.1 you will need to know how to use Odin ,be able to flash a custom recovery, and you will root your phone in the process, all of this which will void your warranty are you sure you want to continue?
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Jserrano56 said:
I can help you with this, but first you must understand that if you are running 4.0 ICS you are running stock official firmware and to get to 4.1 you will need to know how to use Odin ,be able to flash a custom recovery, and you will root your phone in the process, all of this which will void your warranty are you sure you want to continue?
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Good that you told him some people flash and find out after it voids the warranty lol

Jserrano56 said:
I can help you with this, but first you must understand that if you are running 4.0 ICS you are running stock official firmware and to get to 4.1 you will need to know how to use Odin ,be able to flash a custom recovery, and you will root your phone in the process, all of this which will void your warranty are you sure you want to continue?
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Yep I understand the ramifications.

Rockyoung46 said:
Yep I understand the ramifications.
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Okay so honestly all you must do is follow the instructions provided here
[GUIDE][ICS]How to root stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919228
And then you can flash whichever 4.1 JB ROM you'd like.
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You can skip root and just Odin cwm on, instead of having to run it twice. Unless you need to tibu some apps. I would suggest starting fresh while jumping to jb though.

Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich Unlocked and Rooted

Hi. I thank you in advance for pointers and direction. I have searched around, but want to make sure I am doing the right thing.
I have an Infuse and it is unlocked. It is running with a T-Mobile SIM card.
I downloaded Odin 3 v1.7. I successfully flashed from 2.2.1 (Froyo) to 2.3.6 Gingerbread by using this ROM/Root that I found on another thread here:
************ OPTION C *************
I997UCLB3-CWM-root-deodex-extras.rar
Features in this version
- Entropy's Daily Driver kernel
- Red CWM recovery
- Rooted
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Busybox
- AT&T and other bloatware removed
- Scrolling wallpaper fix
- CRT off animation
- 8 lock screens
- Extended power menu
- Accurate battery mod
The phone is working properly on the new firmware.
I would like to jump up one more firmware to Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean. Every method I can find seems to include root, and I am already rooted. That happened when I ran "option C" from above.
What is my next step? Can I simply flash a Gingerbread ROM through Odin (after, of course, putting the Infuse in "download" mode)?

You need to flash a (ics) rom from the CWM RECOVERY of the phone not using odin and then you can flash a jellybean 4.xx rom.
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Cool. Thank you! I am not sure how to do either of those things. At least now I have some research to do.
alexischino said:
You need to flash a (ics) rom from the CWM RECOVERY of the phone not using odin and then you can flash a jellybean 4.xx rom.
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The cm10.2 Dev section has really good instructions start after the sgs kernal flasher step. And remember to enter cwm recovery hold down vol up and down while powering on.
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Thanks guys! I will play more tonight. Gingerbread is a huge step up from what it was on, but I might as well keep going!
mrkhigh said:
The cm10.2 Dev section has really good instructions start after the sgs kernal flasher step. And remember to enter cwm recovery hold down vol up and down while powering on.
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My wife finally allowed me to upgrade her phone.. So I've recently just tried out these steps it's amazing to me that jelly bean 4.2.2 cm10.1 runs better than stock gingerbread. Only down side is no mhl.
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Ok, I did a little research and I am more clear on the process - (download rom, put it on sd card, flash it using Clockword Mod while in recovery mode). I do have a question. Does it matter what version of CWM that is on my phone?
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You need to flash a (ics) rom from the CWM RECOVERY of the phone not using odin and then you can flash a jellybean 4.xx rom.
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When I flashed cwm it was red recovery, which is what you stated you had in the first post by choosing option c
You'll have to flash ICS before flashing jelly Bean when you flash ICS it'll change the cwm to a more current one.
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That makes sense. Thank you!
mrkhigh said:
When I flashed cwm it was red recovery, which is what you stated you had in the first post by choosing option c
You'll have to flash ICS before flashing jelly Bean when you flash ICS it'll change the cwm to a more current one.
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one last check ...
Let me check one last time before I do something stupid:
I have a rooted and unlocked (T-mobile service) Infuse. I had stock Froyo 2.2.1. I used Option C from a thread here that rooted it and gave me RED recovery. I used Odin and flashed the "extras" package.
I currently have build #: Gingerbread.UCLB3, kernal version: 2.6.25.7-I997ruxkg3-cl366622, firmware 2.3.6.
I would like to experiment with flashing up to ICS, maybe Jelly Bean.
My understanding is that I can simply drop a ICS rom onto my SD card and flash it from red recovery. Then I do do the same process to move to Jelly Bean.
Am I correct? Am I missing anything? Thank you ALL soooo much for guidance. I am learning and will pass it on!

beezerhale said:
Let me check one last time before I do something stupid:
I have a rooted and unlocked (T-mobile service) Infuse. I had stock Froyo 2.2.1. I used Option C from a thread here that rooted it and gave me RED recovery. I used Odin and flashed the "extras" package.
I currently have build #: Gingerbread.UCLB3, kernal version: 2.6.25.7-I997ruxkg3-cl366622, firmware 2.3.6.
I would like to experiment with flashing up to ICS, maybe Jelly Bean.
My understanding is that I can simply drop a ICS rom onto my SD card and flash it from red recovery. Then I do do the same process to move to Jelly Bean.
Am I correct? Am I missing anything? Thank you ALL soooo much for guidance. I am learning and will pass it on!
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Yes that is how you should do it, here is a video to help you in the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC39t1AE-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Thanks! I think I am clear enough to not screw it all up now. I will try this tonight and report back!
alexischino said:
Yes that is how you should do it, here is a video to help you in the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC39t1AE-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Its really hard to screw things with this phone specialy.....
Yeah.....its typed on Note 3.

Ok, I followed the directions provided and flashed Infinitum ICS. All works well with the rom. Recovery is distorted. I see directions which include Heimdall to correct the recovery.
Does that process just correct the recovery or does it revert me back to something other than Infinitum Rom? if so, can I repeat the process to get the rom back?
My next step will them be to move to jelly bean and be happily ever after.
alexischino said:
Yes that is how you should do it, here is a video to help you in the process https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndC39t1AE-k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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beezerhale said:
Ok, I followed the directions provided and flashed Infinitum ICS. All works well with the rom. Recovery is distorted. I see directions which include Heimdall to correct the recovery.
Does that process just correct the recovery or does it revert me back to something other than Infinitum Rom? if so, can I repeat the process to get the rom back?
My next step will them be to move to jelly bean and be happily ever after.
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When you update your phone you don't flash the gingerbread bootloaders right, you only need to flash the gingerbread bootloaders and that will fix the problem.
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Ok, I blew it. Flashed back to Gingerbread.UCLB3, firmware 2.3.6 with Heimdall. Recovery is still totally distorted/unreadable.
Next move? I assume I should flash a Gingerbread bootloader. Where would I find the right one? I don't want to screw this up. Then I can move to ICS and then JB with no issues, right?
I 100% appreciate your help and I SWEAR I will pass along what I am learning to a newbie as soon as I get a chance!
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When you update your phone you don't flash the gingerbread bootloaders right, you only need to flash the gingerbread bootloaders and that will fix the problem.
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beezerhale said:
Ok, I blew it. Flashed back to Gingerbread.UCLB3, firmware 2.3.6 with Heimdall. Recovery is still totally distorted/unreadable.
Next move? I assume I should flash a Gingerbread bootloader. Where would I find the right one? I don't want to screw this up. Then I can move to ICS and then JB with no issues, right?
I 100% appreciate your help and I SWEAR I will pass along what I am learning to a newbie as soon as I get a chance!
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Here you will find the gingerbread bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 this is for (odin) scroll down until you see this
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Hey! It looks like I corrected the issue before you messaged back. I ran Heimdall again. Thought I had blown it. Screen went all speckled red yellow and blue on me. It was kinda pretty. I booted in download mode and it was speckled, too. I followed the steps to download mode even thought I could not see the screen. I flashed through Heimdall again, it ran properly, and then booted into download mode and ran with "bootloaders" checked. It seems all is well. Recovery mode is working (no distortion) and is blue (Android system recovery 3e).
Can I follow the steps I took to go to ICS and then JB (if I decide to go to JB) now with no other issues?
Dude, I really appreciate your guidance.
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Here you will find the gingerbread bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523 this is for (odin) scroll down until you see this
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beezerhale said:
Hey! It looks like I corrected the issue before you messaged back. I ran Heimdall again. Thought I had blown it. Screen went all speckled red yellow and blue on me. It was kinda pretty. I booted in download mode and it was speckled, too. I followed the steps to download mode even thought I could not see the screen. I flashed through Heimdall again, it ran properly, and then booted into download mode and ran with "bootloaders" checked. It seems all is well. Recovery mode is working (no distortion) and is blue (Android system recovery 3e).
Can I follow the steps I took to go to ICS and then JB (if I decide to go to JB) now with no other issues?
Dude, I really appreciate your guidance.
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Ok but remember if you now have the (android system recovery 3e) you need to obtain the (CWM recovery) again to be able to flash custom roms on your device, flash the UCLB3 gingerbread 2.3.6 rooted with CWM.
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Will do. I'll report back. I have a feeling I barely escaped making my phone a really cool looking paperweight.
alexischino said:
Ok but remember if you now have the (android system recovery 3e) you need to obtain the (CWM recovery) again to be able to flash custom roms on your device, flash the UCLB3 gingerbread 2.3.6 rooted with CWM.
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