I have the Infuse and I just upgraded to Gingerbread 2.3.6 using kies mini and the update from samsung. Upon downloading it and using it for a few days I absoutely hate it and would like to go back to Froyo 2.2.1. I have searched and searched through thread after thread and I have found no solution to this problem due to the fact that you can not root the official Gingerbread 2.3.6 and seems like this is a common problem with no real answer. I have an idea and im no expert but thats why I am here for the help. My girl also has an Infuse and she is still running the Froyo. My question to all of you is there a way to use her phone with the original Froyo OS and transfer it to My Infuse with Gingerbread OS or does anyone know of a solution to the rooting problem with 2.3.6? Thanks for your time.
Read this thread and choose the method best suited for you. Personally, I have always found that Odin is easier to use.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27170958
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I'm gonna give it a try but I've tried using Odin a few times and it wont recognize my phone but ill give it another go as soon as I get a chance.
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There are several good vids on YouTube on how to do this....
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I have watched and followed a few YouTube videos and receive the same result but like I said I'm willing to give it another go lol
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Were you able to get this to work?
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Thanks so much for the help I kind of feel dumb now. I figured out the reason Odin couldn't recognize my device was because of the USB cable. I switched the cable and bam it worked... thanks for taking the time to guide me in the right direction.
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How do you not like gingerbread? Copy and paste. Smoother. More options. More apps work. Etc...
If you hate gingerbread don't go to jellybean they really rearrange the buttons on top of the new features.
Gingerbread made my lock screen not work properly and some of the features I didn't like so I'm running 4.0.4 and so far I love it.
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Im new to the rooting game and was hoping someone could give me an easy way to root my galaxy s 2.2 vibrant and some good reading about the whole root experience.
A way to unroot my phone would be helpful as I have been haing some problems with my phone. I believe these to be Samsung software issues such as stuck in thee booting prosess. Im on my second phone and have had to hard reset it several times
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746129
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In the forum search look fo "z4root". I used it to root my epic . It took a few uninstall-reinstall-reboot-run-repeat cycles but I am successfully rooted and didn't even need a PC
Epic is as Epic does
Thanks ill try that.
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Is that even on the market anymore?
I used one click lag fix to root mine
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I tried the z4root and another one click root I found on the forums nneither of them worked. Probably because im running 2.2. I found a one click root using a computer so I think that will be my next attempt
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Used Odin in the end and im now rooted. Thanks for the input
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running 2.3.3 Gingerbread and im trying to root with superclick but i cant dosent let me stays on waiting for device can anyone help
I have a similar problem; but it freezes on step 6 instead
You can get root by simple flashing Dr honk's kg4 kernel via Odin.
Hope this helps!
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go to the development section and read up happy flashing.
Random question, why do you have 2.3.3, Kf1 and 2 were the most unstable roms ever built for the gs4g. You need to use kh2. Kh2 is 2.3.4.
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Noobs what can u say I'm one too takes trial n err....most imporatant lesson I've learn is not to try to cwm anything away from my screenless laptop that's basically a desktop now. Atleast till you know what ur doin....almost to that point now heh.
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hey guys I've done research on the subject. I'm using ginger bread 2.3.6 it was already on the phone when it came to me tmobile sent it as an exchange my first sgs had a broken usb port, couldn't root... I'd just like some suggestions for getting it rooted. I'm also confused on how cwm is installed an how to install the drivers I have read an read I'm just not sure what method works best I've been using an hd 2 for over a year so flashing roms an stuff not new to me this is actually my first true android phone so I thought I'd see what the experts have to say thanks in advance...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1470716
Start small and slow, it's really hard to mess things up. The more you do the more you'll learn.
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Just wondering my brother infuse is on CM10 and he feels like he wants something a little more stable so I want to take him back to ICS ROM is there any precautions I should know of can't really search here well on my phone so if there's something out there already sorry .
CM10 is very stable. IMHO, CM10 and CypherROM may be the best. However, if you need to go back to ICS, you need to go back to stock and work back up to ICS. I would use Heimdall.
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Thanks for the reply so I Rooted him using Odin can I use that I'm not familiar with hemdiall
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Well I don't use Odin but you should be able to. Go to ISET page and get Odin package you need or want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25111013
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OK I'm having a problem with my Samsung infuse 4G. I just put ice cream sandwich on my phone and ever since some apps are now incompatible with my device that were compatible so is this something I can fix or is this something I just have to deal with. Anyone with any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Depends on the app.. I know a lot that didn't update from GB. Flash is a big one of the top of my head. If you have a TB backup you could try to restore it that way.
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Yeah I'm not sure I read alot of posts talking about editing the build.prop file to trick the market and I followed the instructions and it still didn't work. Also read a few posts about it being a problem with the LCD density tried changing the settings and still incompatible apps in the market.
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What apps. I will try to download some to see. My DPI is set to 213. I'm on cm10.1 though. What ICS ROM are you usingM
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I just encountered another problem I'm able to send and receive SMS messages but I can't send or receive MMS messages I'm starting to think that this whole rooting the phone and custom roms isn't worth it unless I can resolve these issues. Anyone else having these issues, or does anyone have the solutions. Thanks for your time.
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What apps are causing issues. I know the first time I went to ICS I had to adjust my APN settings. With the amount of people running ICS and JB without issue I'm sure we can help you through it.
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By the way I'm running the infinitium rom the newest version.
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I know a lot of development has stopped for ICS. Try moving up to JB. Either Scots cm10.1 or akop. Both are great.
Akop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859208
Cm10.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776129
And if your on att try this for your MMS issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791526
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Does everything work on JB
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Practically everything, except a select few like hdmi and 720p video recording.
4.2.1 is still missing a few options that need to be merged, but its quickly making progress.
I just got the latest 4.2.1 and everything works like a charm so far... Love it!
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