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[I9003][Guide]How to completely un-root your I9003.

So, I realised there was guides on how to root our phone but not one on how to un-root(completely).
Here it goes.
1)Your phone must be rooted.
2)Download Z4Root(Note that you should never root your phone with z4root)from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
3)Install Z4Root on your device.
4)Download SuperOneClick from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
5)Settings>Applications>Check Unknown Sources(In your phone)
6)Settings>Applications>Development>Check USB Debugging
7)Open SuperOneClick(Make sure that you have all of your device's drivers installed on your pc)
8)Click 'Driver Check'(Just to make sure there is no issues with your drivers.)
9)Open Z4Root and click un-root.(On your phone)
10)Connect your phone to your pc.
11)In superoneclick, click un-root.(Ignore if it says you do not have superuser at the end)
12)Unplug your phone from the pc.
13)DONE!!
Optional: You may install a app from the market called root checker(Free) to check that your phone is completely unrooted.
The main purpose of me posting this guide is because if you just un-root your device from superoneclick, it will only uninstall root and not busybox(also known as incomplete un-root). This guide will help you completely unroot your device(Uninstall both root access and busybox).
I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone but will help you with all my knowledge.
You may post any enquiries below or any other thing you would like to see in the future.
Hit the 'Thanks' button if I have helped you out.

U can also do this by super one afaik.
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Great guide and you deserve your first thanks although I haven't tested it..
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@jcbalunsat
Did you read the whole post? Un-rooting with super one click would only remove root access but not busybox.

Thanks ephraim033.

Can someone kindly please test if this works. The so far I only tested this on 7 devices. It worked though.
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i also did this.. its working.. thanks

Good one jjangjojo Thanks..but havent got any chance to try anyway will help lot of others

Thanks, you can also suggest some projects for me, I don't really have anything in mind now.
Thanks again. Really appreciated your help as this is my first post on guide.
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Nice guide buddy

My method is easier ROOT/Un-Root with CWM

leovitiaz said:
My method is easier ROOT/Un-Root with CWM
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This is for people who do not have cwm and do not want to risk of soft bricking their phones with cwm, but anyways your guide is good as well buddy.
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jjangjojo said:
(Note that you should never root your phone with z4root)
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Why? Could you explain? Never read that before...

Sine. said:
Why? Could you explain? Never read that before...
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It does not work even if u try rooting with z4root a million times.
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Ok but why did you said "never"?
There is no problem about trying.

Sine. said:
Ok but why did you said "never"?
There is no problem about trying.
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It has potential of bricking your phone, but as you said you can try.
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great
i tested it and it worked, thanks soo much !!

Talking about Gingerbread, how will one root it?
SuperOneClick is not working for me.
So for me cwm or cf-root is the saviour.
So if I use cwm or cfroot, then I will probably remove root via cwm.

pls no unroot in z4root coz i cant find it

it works great but :good::good:,, it doesnt remove cwm and tweaks..??
how to remove them both.?

Impossible to root samsung Galaxy 3

Hello everyone!
I have a problem with my phone. I can not the rooter! I tried using SuperOneClick, Z4Root and even Universal Androot but the phone does not root! What is the problem? I use the firmwareXXJPS. Does someone can help me solve this problem?

leblancbahiga said:
Hello everyone!
I have a problem with my phone. I can not the rooter! I tried using SuperOneClick, Z4Root and even Universal Androot but the phone does not root! What is the problem? I use the firmwareXXJPS. Does someone can help me solve this problem?
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It might have something to do with yout os version. I have 4.1.1 jelly beans and am waiting to get a rooting software that will work (super clickone will not work)

New Rooter
Hi Guys, I'm sorry if this is answered in full elsewhere but I can't find the answers to my questions in their entirety. For the past number of years I have had iphones and happily jailbreaking, I have just scored myself a shiny new Samsung Galaxy S3 and naturally want to root it. Now I am terrified of bricking it so want to be absolutely sure I am on track as I have never owned an android device before. The phone in question is from T Mobile uk running 4.1.2 baseband l9305BVBLL2 Model Number GT-19305. I will be using an iMac for the process. Any help greatly appreciated.
I just realised the actual question was not raised (trying to multitask), is there specific software that needs to be used with the different hardware for example does it matter if it is a mac with galaxy s3 or pc with galaxy s2 or htc whatever etc. Is it easy to brick during the process, and if you brick it is there anyway out. I'm sorry if these are dumb questions but I need to satisfy myself before proceeding with the root

You need to root using Odin. Go to galaxys3root.com for how to videos and links to tools and ROMs.
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Don't know about apple sorry but Odin is the tool i used for root and unlocking boot loader for roms
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Yep. Gotta say that Odin is the best way to do it. :thumbup:
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d.vanes said:
You need to root using Odin. Go to galaxys3root.com for how to videos and links to tools and ROMs.
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Don't know about apple sorry but Odin is the tool i used for root and unlocking boot loader for roms
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Gonna have to disagree on that website. Galaxys2root caused endless problems for people who used that method on our device. I would recommend finding a method here on xda. The s3 will have a thread with stickies to read and many tried and true methods
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Motorola Defy Mini low internal storage space

Hello i recently bought a motorola defy mini 600mhz 512mb ram 150mb internal storage and a 16gb sd card.
I have a couple of apps and the internal storage is already full, this is my first android phone and i have heard of rooting but it hasnt been discovered for my phone.
Is it possible to set the sd card memory to be seen as internal memory?
And is it possible to install a new android version?
Thank you
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suponia
same siatuacion here

What can we defy mini users do?
Only wait for the root method to be discovered?
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i think so

Setting sd as internel memory is commonly referred to as "partitioning", where a part of the sd is used as internel mem...
However, for that, you require root access, and a kernel that supports init.d scripts...
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How can i know when rooting becomes availible for the defy mini?
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That is a difficult question to answer...
Does your device have a forum on xda? (Check in the legacy and low activity sub-forum)
If it has, things get a little easier since people can then come together and experiment with different methods...
I'm guessing it does not, so the next thing left is trial and error...
If you are willing to risk your warranty and a possible bricked device, you can try a few of the popular gb methods (I'm assuming your phone is on gb), like gingerbreak, superoneclick, or unviersal root tool etc...
HOWEVER, do this at your own risk, as you cannot hold anyone else responsible for any damages...
Also, from what I've heard, motorola phones usually have a locked bootloader...and unfortunately, I have no experience with such devices (as mine does not have a locked bootloader)...messing around with the bootloaders increases chances of bricking...
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I doubt if SuperOneClick does the job. Rooting your phone is easy as 123 with that tool, but on some phones it turns out to nothing. I guess they already tried it.
It didn't work on my poor Mini...
It would be the best if you wait for an official method.
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Yeah i have already used it but it didnt work.
I hope the official method comes out soon because its quite long since the release of the phone.
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Official method?
A phone gets root as people try to root it...there's nothing that the manufacturer does!
Its all trial and error...or some people study the source and find out ways to root!
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Oh well by official method i was refering to a real coder or developer would find a way to root it.
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a.cid said:
Official method?
A phone gets root as people try to root it...there's nothing that the manufacturer does!
Its all trial and error...or some people study the source and find out ways to root!
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I mean a method that is tested by some pro people that know how to root it.
By the way, you might want to read this thread.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606353
Of course I don't try it since it is for Motorola phones only. And I have Samsung. Good luck though
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That seems intresting but where do I get a rooted gingerbread userdata partition image (aka CG37) from?
I will try that method out and if it works or not I will report back.

KuGeL94 said:
That seems intresting but where do I get a rooted gingerbread userdata partition image (aka CG37) from?
I will try that method out and if it works or not I will report back.
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I don't know. But Google is your friend Good luck!
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I found it in the thread you gave me, thanks.
rodrigojfuentes said:
Try it! http://www.mediafire.com/?aweayb68szubuci
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So.. did someone managed to finally root the Defy Mini? How can a phone this cheap be so hard to root?
The processor in this phone can run from 600 to 800Mhz (as Qualcomm says), but it is blocked to 600 on the official room. This cpu should run fine at 900-1000Mhz. Also we would get even better performance if we manage to put a stock android on it and get rid of Motorola bloatware.

Din pacate inca nimica.
Unfortunatly nothing yet.

hey i dont know whether this works or not but i found a flashable zip to root....
www . mediafire . com/?6a863tfqb9pc2d9(note der r some space in links bcoz my links are not visible without space...so remove spaces in link and go to link)
flash this file in recovery and see whether this file roots motorola defy mini or not....
pls reply what happens...
i am just helping you all to get your phone rooted pls dont insult me if it doesnt root

What if it brakes or bricks my phone?

KuGeL94 said:
What if it brakes or bricks my phone?
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i can try with no problem if someone tell me exactly what to do with this zip...
i must put this file inside the sd ... and then ?

[Tutorial] How to get a bugfree ICS (expected)on your SGR

Warning: Using ODIN on ICS may brick your phone!
This tutorial is for those who are currently having issues with this ICS update and the phone is very unstable on it.
1. Restore to a GB rom. U can flash using odin but other users are saying that it may brick ur phone.. Do it on your own risk. I have done it with no problems. Indian users do flash zskk5 2.3.6. For other users flash zcla1 or xwla4.
2. Root it. Then install busybox.
3. Use efs backup pro, a windows software, to backup your efs partition. Dont worry, its free..
4. Backup ur sd card and other data.
5. Repartition using apx mode using the unbrick tutorial.
6. Flash a GB rom specified earlier.
7. Again root n install busybox.
8. Restore efs using efs backup pro.
9. Install cwm and restore ICS.
10. Do a factory reset.
Thats it!
If you find it helpful, i am open to recieving thanks!
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How can u claim that after doing this ICS will be brick free and bug free . Just using unbrick tool will turn emmc immortal seems legit
provide sources or explain this in details.
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I must say that you really put the devices under risk.Sorry to say this.Doing wipes/factory reset is the main cause of brick and the same applies to nandroid restore.Odin is considered safe but since 1 guy said he bricked using Odin,I'm not sure if he flashed after his device was affected or the Odin made it.
As of now,those who are in ics,do not wipe or restore backups.stay where you are.
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I cannot explain this but it really worked for me.. I have tried every possible way to make my phone stable but this was the only way which worked. Just shared something which i found fruitful but if you dont find it useful u can tell me an another way to do it.. I m cool with anything..
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U r provding wrong information to other users, u have mentioned that follow this tut to get brick free ICS, also part of this post are encouraging peoples to use odin on ICS which is claimed dangerous by other user. this can harm peoples around here. After following this tut peoples will be careless about brick bug and might be brick their devices.
We are here to help each other and share but do not share things which could harm others.
Better edit out this post.
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Dude is that ok now..?
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Dude NEVER recommend factory reset (especially via CWM which is the case here) when dealing with brickbug. It's ok to share your experience, I understand you just tried to help but in such particular case we must be extremely careful, and we cannot think it worked for me once...it will be safe for all others. No, it doesn't work that way. Data wipe is known to be the most common trigger of brickbug. There is already a good thread: [CAUTION][ICS]Read before flashing ICS, and look at Entropy512's posts. He's I guess the best xda-expert in that matter.
And about using Odin... I haven't carried any of those bricked phones in my hand so I cannot state anything for sure, but I'm up to 90% sure that damage was already present before Odin was used (since problems started before). It's highly unlikely that Odin itself can trigger the brick. However problems could become more evident after Odin were trying to write to damaged partition. Any single case has been reported where using of Odin itself was considered as the one that caused damage of partition/chip.
It's a shame that you guys don't have custom ICS-kernels, that would make it much easier.

Yes...Entropy is the guy who first found the bug and showed us some light on it.
OT:LOL...we take the pride that Brick bug first showed up on us(Note users)

m.kochan10 said:
It's a shame that you guys don't have custom ICS-kernels, that would make it much easier.
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better late than never...
we would have custom ICS kernel when sources are out...

vipul12389mehta said:
better late than never...
we would have custom ICS kernel when sources are out...
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Of course. I guess I should have used expression "It's a pity..." instead
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vijai2011 said:
OT:LOL...we take the pride that Brick bug first showed up on us(Note users)
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I guess "congratulations" would sound a bit ironic in such circumstances LOL

ICS Source is out!
vipul12389mehta said:
better late than never...
we would have custom ICS kernel when sources are out...
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http://opensource.samsung.com/index.jsp
go to this webpage and type I9103..there you will find ics sources..
Note:i have seen this link somewhere in this forum only

[Q] how to and what to do?

okay my aunt has an
AT&T LG Phoenix P-505 phone with Android 2.2 on it (Here is the phone)
i was thinking of putting JellyBean on it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811325
BUT i dont know what i need or what to do for this phone............... PLEASE help with step-by-step of how to........ i would like everything to be on the Micro SD-card (like the Nook color can be), if it can't be than thats fine!. like i said i am in need of a step-by-step how to
Please & Thanks

A step by step guide will be unlikely. Making a rom comes from experience and knowledge. It will take alot of work to get that done on your aunts phone. Honestly i don't think its worth it, there is so much involved in trying to develop a rom for a phone. I would just experiment with the phone, do some theming and become use to how the phone works and functions, remember...its all experience
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okay.............
well can someone help me make a back-up of the phone, then help me understand how to change it to the CM10? from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1811325

Is your phone rooted?
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Android311 said:
Is your phone rooted?
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No
i don't know how to or where to get the stuff to do it, i found a little guide(HERE) and where you download the CM10 rom from is here same for its "source" of the info on there..... but it nor here tells me or helps point me to where i can get ClockworkMod Recovery installed to be able to root it(dont know if thats needed or not)...... so thats why im looking for help
my aunts phone has a mind of its own.... removes photos, music, contact and so-on when ever it wants turned on & turned off, but if i was to root it with cm10 i know it would fix it all(the phone has been used by many ppl in her family that have messed it up)

Well
Root your phone by this method
http://www.lg-phones.org/how-to-root-lg-phoenix.html
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thanks for the info
what are the downfalls/cons of rooting this?(im the type of person who likes to know what the outcome can become)

Advantages
1)You can install a custom ROM
2) You can upgrade or downgrade your phone
3)You can link apps to SD or make a part of your SD card internal memory
4)Performance will be better than stock ROM
Disadvantages
1)You can Soft brick your phone
But you can also unbrick by some methods (This will happen if you don't follow instructions carefully )
2) You can hard brick your phone
(You will have to buy another phone or replace your motherboard)
3)You void your warranty by rooting.
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Anyways, to add on to the advantages: with root this phone will become more awesome :thumbup:
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allenwalker1998 said:
Anyways, to add on to the advantages: with root this phone will become more awesome :thumbup:
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Yeah it becomes uber cool
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Thank you, this has been a lot of help to me
there is only 1 other thing that is needed to be known then it will time to decide for them lol...............
Can they still make & receive Phone calls and text messages? After its rooted?

AACThaKid said:
Can they still make & receive Phone calls and text messages? After its rooted?
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any one know?

AACThaKid said:
Can they still make & receive Phone calls and text messages? After its rooted?
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Of course the phone still remains a phone after rooting....

pmvyas said:
Of course the phone still remains a phone after rooting....
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i hope your right lol........
thanks

AACThaKid said:
i hope your right lol........
thanks
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Of course !
You'll like it after flashing custom ROMS which have more features than the stock OS you have.
Enjoy rooting & upgrading your phone....