Hello everybody. I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to explain to me if you need to root your device or not in order to download custom ROMs such as CM10 and AOKP and slim bean and etc. And if so, can you direct me where I should go in order to learn how to root? I'm a first timer, with absolutely no prior experience In custom ROMs or rooting. Much thanks.
atomictom123 said:
Hello everybody. I was wondering if someone would be so kind as to explain to me if you need to root your device or not in order to download custom ROMs such as CM10 and AOKP and slim bean and etc. And if so, can you direct me where I should go in order to learn how to root? I'm a first timer, with absolutely no prior experience In custom ROMs or rooting. Much thanks.
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read my sig links, they are stickies, all the info is there, quick answer is all u need todo is install a custom recovery, rooting is not needed
Welcome to the wonderful world of Android customization! To answer your question, yes you do need to have root access to install custom roms. It's not very hard though, you just have to follow directions precisely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999 This like is the 1 stop for all your Skyrocket needs. There are links for everything from roms to guides on how to root and everything in between. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659 I would use this method to root. It all might seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake, and you'll be flashing out the yin-yang. My suggestion is to just read, read, and read some more, and then ask questions. Everything you need to know is in the pages of this amazing website somewhere. Happy flashing!
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Android customization! To answer your question, yes you do need to have root access to install custom roms. It's not very hard though, you just have to follow directions precisely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999 This like is the 1 stop for all your Skyrocket needs. There are links for everything from roms to guides on how to root and everything in between. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659 I would use this method to root. It all might seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake, and you'll be flashing out the yin-yang. My suggestion is to just read, read, and read some more, and then ask questions. Everything you need to know is in the pages of this amazing website somewhere. Happy flashing!
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read my previous post, you DO NOT need root, he could if he wants too but installing/flashing any roms would wipe out any rooting previously done, rooting is only necessary for stock roms so u can remove bloat and/or modify system files on stock firmware
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Welcome to the wonderful world of Android customization! To answer your question, yes you do need to have root access to install custom roms. It's not very hard though, you just have to follow directions precisely. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1785999 This like is the 1 stop for all your Skyrocket needs. There are links for everything from roms to guides on how to root and everything in between. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659 I would use this method to root. It all might seem a little daunting at first, but once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake, and you'll be flashing out the yin-yang. My suggestion is to just read, read, and read some more, and then ask questions. Everything you need to know is in the pages of this amazing website somewhere. Happy flashing!
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Nope, don't need root.
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lol you just beat me to the punch vincom and I linked to your stuff anyway. They are the best resources after all. Anyways, I didn't realize you don't need root to flash roms. That is pretty cool. I would however recommend that you root anyway. You have access to SO much more customization. Root access is needed to use a bunch of really cool apps like Titanium Backup, and this app is arguably worth rooting alone. Just my 2 cents.
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lol you just beat me to the punch vincom and I linked to your stuff anyway. They are the best resources after all. Anyways, I didn't realize you don't need root to flash roms. That is pretty cool. I would however recommend that you root anyway. You have access to SO much more customization. Root access is needed to use a bunch of really cool apps like Titanium Backup, and this app is arguably worth rooting alone. Just my 2 cents.
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yes but only if u plan on staying w/stock firmware, all custom roms are already rooted, no previous/further rooting is needed unless dev of rom states to root after installing his rom, . op was asking about custom roms
vincom said:
yes but only if u plan on staying w/stock firmware, all custom roms are already rooted, no previous/further rooting is needed unless dev of rom states to root after installing his rom, . op was asking about custom roms
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Ahh I see. I thought you meant he could flash a custom rom but wouldn't have root. I just rooted first and didn't realize that flashing a custom rom itself gave you root.
Hey Vin, while we're at it... If you are on a stock rom, can you load goo manager and install twrp from there?
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Hey Vin, while we're at it... If you are on a stock rom, can you load goo manager and install twrp from there?
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same answer applies, if on stock and you need to alter system files, like stock recovery, you would need to root the phone, which you would first install cwm/twrp w/odin, then flash the root files(su), then goomanager can do its thing, but u already have twrp installed, so the only benefit would be in goomanager is that u can update twrp and/or if you initially flashed cwm w/odin then you can change it to twrp through goomanager
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Hey Vin, while we're at it... If you are on a stock rom, can you load goo manager and install twrp from there?
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When I had HTC I just installed ROM's with a DFT (Dark Force Team) easy to run and install, can I have something like that for my Skyrocket? I don't know about kernals and that hard stuff to do .. even step by step I found that a little confusing and Im scared to brick something!!
There arent many roms available yet only this http://briefmobile.com/alien-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-att which is alienrom and going to be the easiest for you too install withbout messing with kernels you said your rooted so you have cwm recovery correct? Put this on your sd card boot into cwm wipe data wipe.cache wipe.davikik cache 3 times each then install zip from sd card. Very simple
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There arent many roms available yet only this http://briefmobile.com/alien-rom-for-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket-att which is alienrom and going to be the easiest for you too install withbout messing with kernels you said your rooted so you have cwm recovery correct? Put this on your sd card boot into cwm wipe data wipe.cache wipe.davikik cache 3 times each then install zip from sd card. Very simple
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What is CWM??? I rooted with a method here found in the forums ... just one click method I dont remember any other installation or something...
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What is CWM??? I rooted with a method here found in the forums ... just one click method I dont remember any other installation or something...
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So download rom manager then install tmobiles cwm(clockworkmod).... then read up on what that is because its important if your going to flash n e roms on this device
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Get on the market download the app rom manager use that to install cwm clockworkmod ots a custom recovery . U can also uae the rom manager app to install your rom that u have downloaded u can choose to install cwm recovery then u can chose to flash a rom check the clear cache and data and davlik boxes it will boot into cwm and flash the alien rom i postex above for you. It relly very simple. When u first open rom manager itbwill request super user privilages make sure u grant it
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When I had HTC I just installed ROM's with a DFT (Dark Force Team) easy to run and install, can I have something like that for my Skyrocket? I don't know about kernals and that hard stuff to do .. even step by step I found that a little confusing and Im scared to brick something!!
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What is CWM??? I rooted with a method here found in the forums ... just one click method I dont remember any other installation or something...
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if reading and understanding what you are doing to your phone is too hard for you....you shouldnt be doing anything at all to it.... this is pure laziness and disregard for the technology you hold in your hand.
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if reading and understanding what you are doing to your phone is too hard for you....you shouldnt be doing anything at all to it.... this is pure laziness and disregard for the technology you hold in your hand.
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I went out of my way to simplify and try to help not even a thanks lol whats this world coming to. Only takes about 2 minutes ti find the answers if ya just go in the development section and read
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I went out of my way to simplify and try to help not even a thanks lol whats this world coming to. Only takes about 2 minutes ti find the answers if ya just go in the development section and read
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Exactly. Teach a man to fish kind of thing. Don't spoonfeed the lazy dude. Offer help when it is truly needed.
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I went out of my way to simplify and try to help not even a thanks lol whats this world coming to. Only takes about 2 minutes ti find the answers if ya just go in the development section and read
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Your good intent aside, if you post your response with clear English then it may get a better response. I had trouble reading anything you said.
It only takes two seconds to use a spell checker and correct punctuation.
You might start with your signature.
With that said, I hate it when people don't say "thanks" when someone tries to help.
Ok, let's say something INTERESTING... I'm a advance user, I just was asking for a easy ROM install, if you don't have the answer or you are not polite... bye then.
Really, this forum is full of good people with good intentions... be part of them! Be polite, cool, good, and bring a smile always !
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Ok, let's say something INTERESTING... I'm a advance user, I just was asking for a easy ROM install, if you don't have the answer or you are not polite... bye then.
Really, this forum is full of good people with good intentions... be part of them! Be polite, cool, good, and bring a smile always !
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you say you are 'a advanced user' but you dont know what CWM is....you need to read up on the terminology used here.
you are likely to brick your device by not understanding what you are doing. this website isnt a 'make your device cool' site. its a learning tool for devs/hackers/enthusiasts to learn and share ideas and work. if you dont comprehend what you are doing, then you dont need to be hacking on your device.
Also xda can be entertainment i get alot of laughs reading some posts on here..... and that advances my good mood.
Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
I feel toatly retarded cause I don't get the clockworks part. LOL why can't this be a simple one click. I'm going to try and follow your sig links and see were I get LOL
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Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Did you root via oneclick? If so how?
This is what I did.
Not exactly one click but it worked for me. Plus cyanogen is a pretty respected source. Good luck. Also try Tsugi's custom rom for the g2x. Its actually not really custom. It is stock 2.3.4 gingerbread that was released for the European version of this phone. Its incredibly stable and lightning fast. Enjoy!!!
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/LG_G2x:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_LG_G2x
WWW.unlockroot.com
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That's how I rooted my 233...but what's the best way
to back up contacts, pics, apps before installing new rom?
And how do I install the new roms?
I'm so confused...
matrix0886 said:
Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
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Google antutu o used it for the same reason this is realty a one click root!
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Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
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First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is). Then you need to do nv flash recovery. After this you enter recovery and perform your back up and then follow the steps to flashing the rom you chose. Go to the forum the look for the guide to flash nv flash shouldn't to difficult just follow every step and your should be good
There is a new exploit that works on 2.3.3 and 2.3.4. Super One Click has been updated to include the new exploit. Search for it and download it to root phone without needing to flash Clockworkmod Recovery.
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unlockroot
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This worked perfect thank you so much. Was supper easy.
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First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is).
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Don't forget that the OP said that "I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges."
Hi I'm new here, matter of fact this is my very first post on XDA! I am clueless when it comes to rooting and installing custom roms, never done it before but I'm willing to try. My question is how do I install CM10 on my Atrix 2 MB865 model phone?, it's currently running the latest 4.0.4 and I'm anxious to try out the newest features on 4.1.1 especially Google Now. With that said is there anyone who can guide me in the right direction? Is rooting necessary to install CM10? How do I backup my data including settings, apps and personal data like pictures and videos? What is the risk to benefit ratio as I've heard phones bricking. Thanks
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Hi I'm new here, matter of fact this is my very first post on XDA! I am clueless when it comes to rooting and installing custom roms, never done it before but I'm willing to try. My question is how do I install CM10 on my Atrix 2 MB865 model phone?, it's currently running the latest 4.0.4 and I'm anxious to try out the newest features on 4.1.1 especially Google Now. With that said is there anyone who can guide me in the right direction? Is rooting necessary to install CM10? How do I backup my data including settings, apps and personal data like pictures and videos? What is the risk to benefit ratio as I've heard phones bricking. Thanks
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First you would have to root your phone. You can learn it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742879. Then you would have to install the bootstrap app from google play and install the hijacks. After that you can boot in to bootstrap recovery via the app and from there you can flash cm10. You can backup your apps with titaniumbackup also from google play after you have rooted and you can just simply backup your pictures and videos on your pc. Before flashing make sure your read through the OP of the cm10 and make a nandroid backup before flashing it. If you follow all of the steps correctly theres a very small chance of bricking your phone. I've been running cm10 for two weeks and its AWESOME!!! Its up to you if you want to risk flashing it
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Hi I'm new here, matter of fact this is my very first post on XDA! I am clueless when it comes to rooting and installing custom roms, never done it before but I'm willing to try. My question is how do I install CM10 on my Atrix 2 MB865 model phone?, it's currently running the latest 4.0.4 and I'm anxious to try out the newest features on 4.1.1 especially Google Now. With that said is there anyone who can guide me in the right direction? Is rooting necessary to install CM10? How do I backup my data including settings, apps and personal data like pictures and videos? What is the risk to benefit ratio as I've heard phones bricking. Thanks
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Hey first off the bitter truth.doesn't matter if this is your first post.SEARCH AND READ BEFORE POSTING.YOU'RE NOT THE FIRST ONE TO HAVE THE PARTICULAR DOUBT/PROBLEM.YOUR EXACT PROBLEM SOMEONE ALREADY HAD BEFORE AND THE SOLUTION IS OUT THERE.Atleast have that much courtesy.And i don't say that just to give you a hard time but you'll definitely gain some knowledge from what you read.there will be other users who would've had some other problem and that might come in handy to you at some point of time you aren't even aware of right now.
That having been said welcome to xda.
So most of the answers you're looking for lie here and here
And maybe i got you wrong but if you're just looking for google now, you can have that on you're ICS too.if interested look here and here.
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No harm no foul. Thank you both for the wonderful advice and next time I'll use the search feature.
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Hey first off the bitter truth.doesn't matter if this is your first post.SEARCH AND READ BEFORE POSTING.YOU'RE NOT THE FIRST ONE TO HAVE THE PARTICULAR DOUBT/PROBLEM.YOUR EXACT PROBLEM SOMEONE ALREADY HAD BEFORE AND THE SOLUTION IS OUT THERE.Atleast have that much courtesy.And i don't say that just to give you a hard time but you'll definitely gain some knowledge from what you read.there will be other users who would've had some other problem and that might come in handy to you at some point of time you aren't even aware of right now.
That having been said welcome to xda.
So most of the answers you're looking for lie here and here
And maybe i got you wrong but if you're just looking for google now, you can have that on you're ICS too.if interested look here and here.
Sent from my Atrix2 Stock ICS Leak#2 Rooted,Deodexed,With Google Now...
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eainyow said:
First you would have to root your phone. You can learn it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742879. Then you would have to install the bootstrap app from google play and install the hijacks. After that you can boot in to bootstrap recovery via the app and from there you can flash cm10. You can backup your apps with titaniumbackup also from google play after you have rooted and you can just simply backup your pictures and videos on your pc. Before flashing make sure your read through the OP of the cm10 and make a nandroid backup before flashing it. If you follow all of the steps correctly theres a very small chance of bricking your phone. I've been running cm10 for two weeks and its AWESOME!!! Its up to you if you want to risk flashing it
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I have a question, where do I get this bootstrap app from? I checked the Play store and it gives me a bunch of options, I don't know which one to choose.
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I have a question, where do I get this bootstrap app from? I checked the Play store and it gives me a bunch of options, I don't know which one to choose.
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You'll find it here.
It was in the stickies in the development section don't forget the stickies.
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tl:dr
Also, questions belong in Q&A, not General. I don't know why it's so hard to grasp that concept...
Why do I need to backup with Titanium if I can do it with CWM? From my understanding since Atrix 2 doesn't have an unlocked bootloader, we can't flash ROM's from the stock recovery?, and that we have to install bootstrap in order to get access to CWM recovery which then will allow me to flash the ROM?
eainyow said:
First you would have to root your phone. You can learn it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742879. Then you would have to install the bootstrap app from google play and install the hijacks. After that you can boot in to bootstrap recovery via the app and from there you can flash cm10. You can backup your apps with titaniumbackup also from google play after you have rooted and you can just simply backup your pictures and videos on your pc. Before flashing make sure your read through the OP of the cm10 and make a nandroid backup before flashing it. If you follow all of the steps correctly theres a very small chance of bricking your phone. I've been running cm10 for two weeks and its AWESOME!!! Its up to you if you want to risk flashing it
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You'll find it here.
It was in the stickies in the development section don't forget the stickies.
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I am new to this site i have the atrix 2 i had the ota ics. I flashed the cm10 using atrix bootstrap, installed from sdcard, everything worked well few hours later my phone froze held down power button to cut off the phone now im stuck at the cm spinning screen will not go past that screen i held down the power and volume up and down button it went to recovery wiped data and cache still stuck at cm spinning screen please help or point me in the right direction.
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Why do I need to backup with Titanium if I can do it with CWM? From my understanding since Atrix 2 doesn't have an unlocked bootloader, we can't flash ROM's from the stock recovery?, and that we have to install bootstrap in order to get access to CWM recovery which then will allow me to flash the ROM?
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Titanium backup is for apps. CWM backup doesn't do that! Ya,we are locked. u need cwm to flash ROMS. Some of em need bootmenu recovery, but cm10 is to be flashed in cwm.
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You'll find it here.
It was in the stickies in the development section don't forget the stickies.
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Hey man
i too am using the atrix 2
can you please tell me what rom to choose and how to choose a rom
i mean i dont know which rom to use and where to get the roms from
can i use HTC roms for motorola ? (just an example)
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Hey man
can i use HTC roms for motorola ? (just an example)
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No, although I dont have a ROM to recommend. I have been too chicken to take the dive to CM10.
alaap anklesaria said:
Hey man
i too am using the atrix 2
can you please tell me what rom to choose and how to choose a rom
i mean i dont know which rom to use and where to get the roms from
can i use HTC roms for motorola ? (just an example)
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Check the Atrix 2 development section for ROMs for this phone. Never use another "device specific ROM". If you want to use the ICS ROMs, you'll need to be on ICS with a custom recovery before flashing.
If you're not completely anal about having a 100% working ROM, I'd recommend trying cm10 or Paranoid Android.
If you are however you should check out StockyEd, Numa, and SwiftyTrix. SCv7 is cool too, but it all depends on what you prefer.
Feel free to PM if you have questions. I always respond
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i dont know if i should root my sg3 or not! kinda scared, and whats the best program to root this device without crashing? and what are the chances to get the jellybean update... (im a verizon customer) .. lol anyways any kind of info helps.. thnx!
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You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
You can follow this guide, you would need 1,2,and 8. Then just follow the steps included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Rooting is something you would do if you wanted to run apps or alter system files that require special privileges to access, read or write. A good reason to root is flash a custom recovery. The custom recovery will allow you to make backups of your phone. If something breaks on your system you can simply restore a backup in like 10 mins and its good as new
If you want to flash a rom then you will need to rooted AND have your bootloader unlocked. Its a pretty easy process to do everything as long as you pay attention. I.e. don't flash a rom meant for another carriers S3 or the international S3 cause you will hard brick your phone and have to mail it to someone with like $60 to get it fixed A good rom to try first would be CleanRom imo. There are many guides around this forum, just read em and reread em then go at it. If you are unsure about something then ask before you do it.
P.s. Backup your imei...... here is a great guide on how to do everything... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
I just recently had to make the same decision! Finally, after a good bit of research and youtube video watching, I decided to go ahead with the root process and couldn't be happier! Especially with Verizon being so far behind right now.
It's so easy to do. Just read and follow all the steps.
Just my 2 cents,I couldn't imagine having a non rooted phone. Even if you don't want to flash a rom, getting the bloat off is worth it. Some apps can be disabled now but a few still linger.
I may still have 'noob' status on this forum, but I have been lurking here for years. And I have rooted all of the Android phones that I have had (Droid Incredible, Thunderbolt, and now GS3). I don't do much with my rooted phones, but being able to run a version of the operating system (JB) that seems like it will never make it out of Verizon R&D is totally worth it.
The root method for the S3 is incredibly easy. And there is plenty of help on these forums. Just make sure you read the info before moving forward, and all should be well.
I would say go Root. I too have been following the forums, and you will find an incredible amount of information on this site. Helpful people as well.
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I'd say go for it, why wait for the jelly bean update when you can get it from leaked ROMS already.
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I would definitely root. There are so many roms, mods, themes that you can flash and it seems like something new every week. Plus this maybe one of the easiest phones to root that there is. There many guides that will help you and the community is wonderful.
You have v6 camero dont you want the v8 top of the line?
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Make sure you do your research before hand, there is more than enough info on here but really there is no reason not to unless your phone was given to you by your job or something
x714x said:
You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
You can follow this guide, you would need 1,2,and 8. Then just follow the steps included. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Rooting is something you would do if you wanted to run apps or alter system files that require special privileges to access, read or write. A good reason to root is flash a custom recovery. The custom recovery will allow you to make backups of your phone. If something breaks on your system you can simply restore a backup in like 10 mins and its good as new
If you want to flash a rom then you will need to rooted AND have your bootloader unlocked. Its a pretty easy process to do everything as long as you pay attention. I.e. don't flash a rom meant for another carriers S3 or the international S3 cause you will hard brick your phone and have to mail it to someone with like $60 to get it fixed A good rom to try first would be CleanRom imo. There are many guides around this forum, just read em and reread em then go at it. If you are unsure about something then ask before you do it.
P.s. Backup your imei...... here is a great guide on how to do everything... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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I didn't know that. Thanks for the info!
I rooted my Droid Incredible and my Kindle Fire. Both were easy with a tutorial. It made the Kindle Fire a whole new device. I was waiting to root my S3 until after Verizon released the JB update, but seeing the quoted post above, it looks like I don't have to wait for Verizon.
I believe there is a one click root method for the VZW S3 so there's really no reason not to root!
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Root that dude!
Learn a couple things and assert yourself my young Padawan! After all...
Aren't you holding a SGS3-PO?
x714x said:
You don't need to root to get a stock jellybean release on your phone. You would use a program called odin and put your phone into download mode and it will flash the system on your phone. If you don't like it or need to warranty your phone you just odin back to a official verizon release.
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You still need an unlocked bootloader to do this which would void warranty anyways.
So worth it!!! Root it!!! There are plenty of Step-by-Step guides in the developers forum that makes it so easy...but please read all the steps first then do them....
You know, I would always root, but would be much less tempted if Verizon didn't load up MY phone with bloat.
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Root unlock and get system app mover and busybox. Move bloat apps from system and then uninstall them.
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Can someone point me in the right direction? Looking for simple steps. I want to stay stock, no root. Would like to flash the latest leaked Jelly Bean. And then instructions on how to go back to Ice Cream Sandwich when the official Jelly Bean OTA comes out. Thank you everyone.
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-before anything read and read more, if you do root first thing to-do make a backup of your system(nandroid)
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Its a matter of prefrence really.
I recently went back to stock and im content as can be.
Not really missing anything and there's tons of APK's around to get u what ur looking for.
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Yes rooting your phone opens up the posibility to do anything flash roms, mod, ect.
If you like being able to customize your interface then you should defiantly root your phone.
I have the Verizon Galaxy S III SCH-I535 and I want to root it, but everywhere I've looked (I've been searching for the last three hours) the guides tell me to install a custom ROM as well. I am fine with the stock, I just want to root it. Is this possible or do I have to install a custom ROM?
I upgraded to the S III from my old Droid 3 and I was able to just root that.
I apologize if this is answered elsewhere, I couldn't find it, but I might just be blind, dumb, and stupid. Thanks for your help.
Yes. Just follow one of these guides through the root process and don't go any further.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
Both methods require Odin which is pretty easy to use. Make sure you are 100% comfortable and fully understand all the steps and you should have no problem.
Ryno77 said:
Yes. Just follow one of these guides through the root process and don't go any further.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439
Both methods require Odin which is pretty easy to use. Make sure you are 100% comfortable and fully understand all the steps and you should have no problem.
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Thanks, I was hoping for a simple root only plan, but this is pretty close to what I wanted. My room mate found a ROM for 4.2 so I might give that a shot as well.
teslonelf said:
Thanks, I was hoping for a simple root only plan, but this is pretty close to what I wanted. My room mate found a ROM for 4.2 so I might give that a shot as well.
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Make sure it's for the right phone, and not for an international version.
nufan said:
Make sure it's for the right phone, and not for an international version.
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Also use SuperSu for JellyBean Roms over Superuser
If you're going to root, why not unlock bootloader as well?
The phone can be set back to as if it was just taken out of the box still.
Just personal curiosity
What's the difference?
EDIT: This was for the message 2 above this one. Screwed up on messenger app. Sorry.
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