Root without a PC? - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

The title says it all, I will not have access to a computer for a few days and im wondering if there is a method to get root without using a PC.
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I'm pretty sure there isn't. Every method(I think there's three different ones) requires either a Windows PC, Linux or Mac.

There is no way to root without a Pc but once you get root you can unlock the bootloader wuth Ez-Unlock from play store. Just get a friends computer and use it to root. I would recommend Linux or Mac and use Adam Outlers Casual tool. Its really easy and simple.

As i figured well guess no root for me for a bit. Hope a PC less root method comes out eventualy.
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Zzim said:
As i figured well guess no root for me for a bit. Hope a PC less root method comes out eventualy.
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I doubt it will happen since pretty much everyone has a pc.
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Zzim said:
As i figured well guess no root for me for a bit. Hope a PC less root method comes out eventualy.
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I doubt a PC-less root will come within a few days. But like you said in your op, in a few days you'll have access to a PC again.
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I'm on the road and don't have a computer with me, is there a way to root without a computer? Does the visionary method work for this device? Just got today....
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KingDavid63 said:
I'm on the road and don't have a computer with me, is there a way to root without a computer? Does the visionary method work for this device? Just got today....
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Not sure on the visionary method... All I have read on the G2x forums pertains to using a computer.
Visionary only pertains to those HTC devices with that nand-protection You'll need a computer to root
Ok I found one to use today after work... Damn we don't have much development support for this phone...
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Can I root my phone without a computer?

I don't have access to a computer at the moment but I would like to root my phone. Can I root without a computer?
Thanks for you're help.
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I don't think so, unless theres an app out there that doesnt.
I would definitely use a computer tho haha
mathkid95 said:
I don't think so, unless theres an app out there that doesnt.
I would definitely use a computer tho haha
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I wish there was. I just seen a YouTube video. It looks pretty easy.
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Yeah I would definitely use a computer haha
you need a computer to unlock the bootloader if it hasnt been already. after that, i believe you can dl and flash recovery and root files all through ur phone. but just be patient and do things the right way on a computer.

Rooting?

Hey, sorry to resort to asking this I read the sticky but couldn't find am answer. I seen how to root but is it possible to root without a computer?
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C-4Nati said:
Hey, sorry to resort to asking this I read the sticky but couldn't find am answer. I seen how to root but is it possible to root without a computer?
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No
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It is actually possible to root without a computer. Apps like z4root work, but I can't remember for which devices
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nbeebe24 said:
It is actually possible to root without a computer. Apps like z4root work, but I can't remember for which devices
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It works only on devices vulnerable to the exploit it uses. This is not one of those devices, hence the answer of no.
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You are correct sir. I was just letting him know that certain phones are indeed able to be rooted without a computer

can root a phone with out a computer

just a simple question. i downloads roms to phone but i need root it again have no computer this time. can do it with just a phone?
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I believe you must have a computer
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Yes must have computer or go to near by library and use their computer. Here is what you will need guide in case you need it.
xxsicknessxx said:
just a simple question. i downloads roms to phone but i need root it again have no computer this time. can do it with just a phone?
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This phone no. But z4root app uaed to work for some phones. And gingerbreak

Please help me?

I made a not to wise choice and bought from a china store. The mini tablet I bought has no app market installed. I have download many "google play store '.apk'" files and they all install, when I open them, they crash RIGHT off the bat! I have done this at least 5-10 times.
If anyone...anyone... can help me, please let me know! Please, please, please.
Thanks a ton for anything,
Thomas
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Fix permissions
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Root and install it as a system application
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I have already allowed permission.
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Ok then, make sure its the correct play store for your Android version (GB gapps won't work on ics and vice versa).
And if you have a custom recovery, try flashing Google apps
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gagdude said:
Root and install it as a system application
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Ok, I don't know how to do that. can you help me through it?
Thanks,
Thomas
Rooting methods are different for each device, but you should probably try using superoneclick or unlock root.
(You need drivers installed)
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You can check this method but you nead to know if it is the right one for your android virsion first...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1397974
hope it will work for you...
gagdude said:
Rooting methods are different for each device, but you should probably try using superoneclick or unlock root.
(You need drivers installed)
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where do I find those?
*'dark4m' I am not rooting my K1, I am rooting my 'Pocket Rock' from chinavasion*
Thanks,
Thomas
GOogle them, superoneclick is a .zip file you must unzip it and open the application, unlock root is an .exe just execute it. They both are one click root programs. Very simple.
And China phone companies don't have many root prevention security (they don't care) so either one of those should work
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gagdude said:
Rooting methods are different for each device, but you should probably try using superoneclick or unlock root.
(You need drivers installed)
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gagdude said:
GOogle them, superoneclick is a .zip file you must unzip it and open the application, unlock root is an .exe just execute it. They both are one click root programs. Very simple.
And China phone companies don't have many root prevention security (they don't care) so either one of those should work
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Ok, the way I understand it is, superoneclick is a file I download on my TABLET? and unloock root is a file I will download on my PC? is that right?
Thanks again! and sorry for being a noob about this, I am trying!
Thomas
Nope, both PC applications. You have to connect your phone and run them.
They are two different applications, so if one doesn't work the other probably will. If neither work let me know
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gagdude said:
Nope, both PC applications. You have to connect your phone and run them.
They are two different applications, so if one doesn't work the other probably will. If neither work let me know
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Ok, I tried the superoneclick and it said I had to have a driver, but it did not come with one. What do I do now?
Thanks again!
Thomas
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In order for the computer to recognize the device, it needs drivers. They used to come on a disk (way old school) but now they are usually online. Chinese tablets drivers are harder to find, but there has to be one out there. Try googling "<model> drivers"
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gagdude said:
In order for the computer to recognize the device, it needs drivers. They used to come on a disk (way old school) but now they are usually online. Chinese tablets drivers are harder to find, but there has to be one out there. Try googling "<model> drivers"
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Ok, I'll give it a shot and see what happens!
Thomas
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gagdude said:
In order for the computer to recognize the device, it needs drivers. They used to come on a disk (way old school) but now they are usually online. Chinese tablets drivers are harder to find, but there has to be one out there. Try googling "<model> drivers"
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Ok, I looked and could not find one. I asked the people I bought it from and they said they couldent help. I was looking in the settings and found this *in the pic* is there anything there that can help me?
Thomas
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That's the stock system recovery. Just used for wiping the phone and applying updates (if they ever release any lol). After rooting, its usually changed to a custom recovery for phones that have enough development, which allows way more options. But that's another matter.
If you REALLY cannot find the drivers (I couldn't either, could barely even find the model.) then your only chances are to root with gingerbreak or z4root, but both were meant for Android 2.3 and below. They're applications, so couldn't hurt to try them, but by now there is a very low chance.
SoC and UR both work amazingly well, maybe you could try contacting not the sellers for the drivers but the manufacturer (chinavision?)
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gagdude said:
That's the stock system recovery. Just used for wiping the phone and applying updates (if they ever release any lol). After rooting, its usually changed to a custom recovery for phones that have enough development, which allows way more options. But that's another matter.
If you REALLY cannot find the drivers (I couldn't either, could barely even find the model.) then your only chances are to root with gingerbreak or z4root, but both were meant for Android 2.3 and below. They're applications, so couldn't hurt to try them, but by now there is a very low chance.
SoC and UR both work amazingly well, maybe you could try contacting not the sellers for the drivers but the manufacturer (chinavision?)
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What are 'SoC' and 'UR' ? If I root it with one of those, will it become Android 2.3?
Thanks so much for your help!
Thomas
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Oh sorry for not clarifying, they're just my abbreviations of super one click and unlock root.
Rooting won't change your operating system, its just that methods meant for older versions of Android, like gingerbreak, probably won't work.
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gagdude said:
Oh sorry for not clarifying, they're just my abbreviations of super one click and unlock root.
Rooting won't change your operating system, its just that methods meant for older versions of Android, like gingerbreak, probably won't work.
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Oh, ok. I'll give it a shot and let you know what happens! Thanks so much for your help! Means a lot to a noob like me
Thomas
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