Hello everyone - I need to do a shell root of a Verizon Galaxy S3. I don't want to lose any user data, such as SMS, pictures, etc. Someone had recommended Kingo to me but I can't see to get it pass the "downloading driver" stage. It simply tells me to disconnect the USB cable and stops there.
Is there another program available that will allow me to shell root the S3 and preserve all my data?
I apologize for the newbie questions - thanks for the help!
Attrayant said:
Hello everyone - I need to do a shell root of a Verizon Galaxy S3. I don't want to lose any user data, such as SMS, pictures, etc. Someone had recommended Kingo to me but I can't see to get it pass the "downloading driver" stage. It simply tells me to disconnect the USB cable and stops there.
Is there another program available that will allow me to shell root the S3 and preserve all my data?
I apologize for the newbie questions - thanks for the help!
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You just want to root your S3? None of our primary root exploits delete /sdcard which is internal storage. Use Casual or Open1your1eyes0 root exploit that utilizes Odin.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
You just want to root your S3? None of our primary root exploits delete /sdcard which is internal storage. Use Casual or Open1your1eyes0 root exploit that utilizes Odin.
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Yep, I just need to root it. Again, newbie here, but is Casual or the Open1yourEyes0 pretty straight forward to use? Does it require I load anything onto the phone in advance?
Attrayant said:
Yep, I just need to root it. Again, newbie here, but is Casual or the Open1yourEyes0 pretty straight forward to use? Does it require I load anything onto the phone in advance?
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Casual is very simple to use but requires you to have the latest Java installed to your computer (Java 7 or newer). Works on Windows 7 and OSX 10.8.6 and no clue about OSX ML or Windows 8 compatibility. Here's a link to the older Casual that should work:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/44201-★-casualroot-unlock-recovery-1-click-all-otas★/
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Sounds good thanks Slim!
Attrayant said:
Sounds good thanks Slim!
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Oops, I meant to write "no clue about OSX Mavericks and Windows 8" but good luck with this.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Oops, I meant to write "no clue about OSX Mavericks and Windows 8" but good luck with this.
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Casual works with Win 8 and 8.1.
prdog1 said:
Casual works with Win 8 and 8.1.
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Appreciate the confirmation bruh!
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Method derived from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769411
IF YOU TAKE AN OTA AFTER DOING THIS AND VERIZON/SAMSUNG DECIDE TO UPDATE BOOTLOADER
IT COULD BRICK YOUR PHONE
THANKS TO ADAM OUTLER FOR HIS DISCOVERY ON HOW TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!
I DID NOT COME UP WITH THIS, JUST A WAY FOR NOOBS LIKE ME TO DO IT ON WINDOWS EASILY!
*** MUST BE ROOTED
*** MUST HAVE USB DRIVERS FOR SGS III INSTALLED
*** VERIZON ONLY !!!!
MD5
Code:
aboot.img 0BA9AD45FC15CF3D62AF7DD363686B3F
stockboot.img 149B318C76A3EEFD495FCFA98BCDAF28
NOTES:
1. No responsibility taken for bricks. sorry.
2. This is confirmed working on my device and many others
3. Restore method taken away.
4. The bootloader used in unlock is from adam outlers method
5. How do you know it worked ? Samsung splash screen is blazing fast when unlocked and phone boots faster
opposite when locked, right now thats the only way besides actually trying to flash something like a kernel.
Download zip here
HOW TO UNLOCK:
**** IF YOU HAVE ANY PROGRAMS THAT SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE THEY NEED TO BE UNINSTALLED OR NOT RUNNING BECAUSE THEY CAN CAUSE BRICKS, Pdanet, easytether, droid explorer, kies, etc., etc., on down the line. I repeat if you have a program on your computer that syncs with your phone, it is NOT COOL TO HAVE THAT RUNNING! ****
1. menu > settings > develop options > (unplug phone) > usb debugging > ok > (plug in phone)
[USB DEBUGGING HAS TO BE CHECKED !]
2. If you are not rooted, get rooted first !
3. download the zip and extract somewhere you will be able to find it
4. pick option 1 and your done
I removed the restore to stock, because it was causing problems, however if you want to restore your backup that the program makes simply run this from command line
Code:
adb shell su -c "dd if=/sdcard/bootloader_backup.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5"
or in terminal emulator
Code:
su -c "dd if=/sdcard/bootloader_backup.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5"
IMPORTANT NOTES: YOU CAN NOW RESTORE BOOTLOADER COMING FROM ANY OTHER METHOD [/SIZE]
SOURCE FOUND HERE http://pastebin.com/yFXFQihb
____________________
halfcab123 said:
1. Download zip here
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Link broken. Probably because I haven't paid $50 for CleanRom yet
con247 said:
Link broken. Probably because I haven't paid $50 for CleanRom yet
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Link works fine if you remove the xda developer part in your hyperlink
http://www.chrisridgeway.com/http://forum.xda-developers.com/unlock_VZW_sgs3.zip to
http://www.chrisridgeway.com/unlock_VZW_sgs3.zip
con247 said:
Link broken. Probably because I haven't paid $50 for CleanRom yet
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yeah true story.
Lol nice job! Thanks!
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So someone won the bounty for unlocking the bootloader?
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Is this process reversible?
I can't believe this is actually happening! Feels like a dream come true!
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con247 said:
Link broken. Probably because I haven't paid $50 for CleanRom yet
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no need to be ignorant, never sold a rom.
Is this process reversible?
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Yes I wonder too. As in warranty return needed, can we go back or is there evidence it'd be locked for good.
I wonder..
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Will try one of the two ways of unlocking later today. OP is this all the instructions? We don't even plug the phone in?/ Lmfao no seriously the instructions need to be more specific.
Good stuff! Excited to see how this affects the S3 ROM development
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asenduk said:
Is this process reversible?
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+1 any hints on whether this is possible or not?
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stevenjcampbell said:
Yes I wonder too. As in warranty return needed, can we go back or is there evidence it'd be locked for good.
I wonder..
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good question i can make it reversible. I'll add that now
I thought to reverse all that was needed was to flash the stock files through ODIN, or is this method different than Adams?
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Thanks XDA for making a grown man shed a tear of joy.
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how can i check to see if it took and i am unlocked?
hesh.monster said:
I thought to reverse all that was needed was to flash the stock files through ODIN, or is this method different than Adams?
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hesh.monster said:
I thought to reverse all that was needed was to flash the stock files through ODIN, or is this method different than Adams?
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Yeah but why gothrough all the trouble when you can just restore it the same way you flashed it.
fsunoles157 said:
how can i check to see if it took and i am unlocked?
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Code:
adb reboot bootloader
should say qualcomm secure = on (something like that)
hesh.monster said:
I thought to reverse all that was needed was to flash the stock files through ODIN, or is this method different than Adams?
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My little tool now unlocks and relocks without the need for ODIN.
Guys,
Im looking for instructions on how to root the Note 10.1 by using a pc that is running Ubuntu (or any version of Linux for that matter). The tutorials Ive seen so far are using Windows and Odin.
I have rooted my galaxy Nexus by using the command line in Linux, but Im not sure if a similar procedure will work.
If any one has a link that they can share, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Wow your looking to do a lot of adb commands..
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Lol Yeah : p also this is the wrong section . this Should have been posted in Q & A
Actually, it wouldn't be many at all. Should be similar to rooting the gnex.
I thought I was posting in the correct forum since it was about rooting.
If it's not right, mod, please move this post.
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Think about this subforum as a "collection" of "library" with the information. A tutorial on how to root is welcome. A question on how to root goes to "Questions and answers".
When you go to a library, you don't want to see the record of all people who has looked for all of the books mixed with the books, do you?
WTB: I am also interested in that tutorial
Sended from Fedora, using Lynx in terminal
dayr said:
Think about this subforum as a "collection" of "library" with the information. A tutorial on how to root is welcome. A question on how to root goes to "Questions and answers".
When you go to a library, you don't want to see the record of all people who has looked for all of the books mixed with the books, do you?
WTB: I am also interested in that tutorial
Sended from Fedora, using Lynx in terminal
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Got it, thanks.
Well, I just borrowed a Windows laptop and got my note rooted. Still would be nice to see an Ubuntu tutorial...
killabee44 said:
Well, I just borrowed a Windows laptop and got my note rooted. Still would be nice to see an Ubuntu tutorial...
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I just rooted my Note 10.1 from Ubuntu using Heimdall 1.4rc with the HighOnAndroid CWM recovery. I can't post outside links since I'm a new user, but I'll try to post a more detailed tutorial in a few days.
yep Heimdall works just as well (if not better) than odin.
You could of just put the exynos exploit app onto your memory card and ran that. As long as its not the latest round of JB4.1.2 on your tablet you can root it REALLY easily. Then when you upgrade, You use Mobile ODIN. This will allow you to keep root access.
No stuffing around with the PC unless you download the app on that and transfer to the tab, but you can do that with your tablet...
I have a question about my galaxy s3 sch-i535 model from Verizon Wireless. I have understood that it looks easiest to do this process via windows, and I have messaged and inquired with many ppl about the best way to complete this process using a mac. Is there a guide I can use to do this? I've used windows computers before to do this and have eooted a motorola bionic but I havent been successful in finding a guide for doing this. Any help would greatly be appreciated (I actually even searched this site or tried to at least). Any help would be greatly appreciated and if you want you can send me a email at [email protected] . Thanks again!
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For one your in the wrong section my good ol fellow and 2 the rooting boot loader unlock procedure only works on windows. I too use Mac. So here is how to solve the issue. Do it from a windows PC or get VMWare or Parallels and run a virtual machine of windows on your Mac. Note windows installation disk, .IMG is not included. Good luck.
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I have a question about my galaxy s3 sch-i535 model from Verizon Wireless. I have understood that it looks easiest to do this process via windows, and I have messaged and inquired with many ppl about the best way to complete this process using a mac. Is there a guide I can use to do this? I've used windows computers before to do this and have eooted a motorola bionic but I havent been successful in finding a guide for doing this. Any help would greatly be appreciated (I actually even searched this site or tried to at least). Any help would be greatly appreciated and if you want you can send me a email at [email protected] . Thanks again!
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I Rooted my phone with my MacBook Pro it was done by Casual i believe, its a .jar file and its a one click root to make it even easier. not sure if it works for jellybean though thats the problem.
csrozier said:
I have a question about my galaxy s3 sch-i535 model from Verizon Wireless. I have understood that it looks easiest to do this process via windows, and I have messaged and inquired with many ppl about the best way to complete this process using a mac. Is there a guide I can use to do this? I've used windows computers before to do this and have eooted a motorola bionic but I havent been successful in finding a guide for doing this. Any help would greatly be appreciated (I actually even searched this site or tried to at least). Any help would be greatly appreciated and if you want you can send me a email at [email protected] . Thanks again!
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Yes, there are guides out there to root your S3 from a Mac. Can you search this site? Yes, you can. Can you search using the all mighty Google? No, you cannot. Please utilize ALL of your available, and free resources before posting.
Here's your answer; all of these links by searching "rooting S3 mac" on Google and youtube
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/10/how-to-root-galaxy-s3-on-mac-osx.html
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...98722-mac-root-tool-s3-casual-verizon-s3.html
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii/227826-root-verizon-galaxy-s3-mac.html
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...ught-verizon-gs3-how-do-i-root-using-mac.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-_UXQNlJok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruQpjVWQy_4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJ6cJxl5DTs
alexyaz said:
I Rooted my phone with my MacBook Pro it was done by Casual i believe, its a .jar file and its a one click root to make it even easier. not sure if it works for jellybean though thats the problem.
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Unfortunately you can't root with CASUAL on jelly bean. If on 4.1.1 OTA you have to use ODIN, unless they get Heimdall working.
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try this may be help u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231544
i was wondering if anyone can point me in the right direction for root on the new MF1 using odin or is it best to go with the one click casual root method?
To be honest, there are some connectivity issues with the Casual r734. I'd suggest using Casual r634 on Rootz which will connect just fine. Make sure you have Java 7 installed and the Samsung drivers.
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/44201-★-[Casual][Root,-Unlock,-Recovery]-1-Click!-[ALL-OTA's]★
Alternatively, you could do the manual root method posted by Open1your1eyes0.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
To be honest, there are some connectivity issues with the Casual r734. I'd suggest using Casual r634 on Rootz which will connect just fine. Make sure you have Java 7 installed and the Samsung drivers.
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/44201-★-[Casual][Root,-Unlock,-Recovery]-1-Click!-[ALL-OTA's]★
Alternatively, you could do the manual root method posted by Open1your1eyes0.
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thanks ill check that out. would you happen to have the link to manual root?
alope441 said:
thanks ill check that out. would you happen to have the link to manual root?
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Open1your1eyes0.
SlimSnoopOS said:
To be honest, there are some connectivity issues with the Casual r734. I'd suggest using Casual r634 on Rootz which will connect just fine. Make sure you have Java 7 installed and the Samsung drivers.
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/44201-★-[Casual][Root,-Unlock,-Recovery]-1-Click!-[ALL-OTA's]★
Alternatively, you could do the manual root method posted by Open1your1eyes0.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Open1your1eyes0.
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thank you for the help and quick replies, very much appreciate it.
Hi Guy, and thanks for a lovely forum.
I'm currently running 4.4.2 on my Nexus 5 rooted and with Exposed Installer and GravityBox[KK] (which has a modify kernel for the Exposed installer). I want to install the new OTA-update (4.4.3) but the installation always get aborted (unexpected counting) or something. Dose The EI and GB[KK] interfere with the update process or by the modify kernel or both?
Do I need to uninstall EI and GB[KK], unroot the Nexus 5? In that case, how? Or do a factory reset or di I need to install totally back to stock 4.4.3?
I'm running a Mac (the only computer i own, and I have on internet connection at home so I use my Nexus 5's 3G and use hotspot to the Mac so it's not possible to install ROM's/update via my Mac cause then I will not have an internet connection during the installation process).
Is it possible to return back to stock on my Mac? In case how?
Dose anyone know how to fix this problem or are able to help me solve this problem? All answers are appreciated. I really need to get the 4.4.3 update. It dose not matter if I need to do a full "wipe"/factory reset, I have everything backup.
//David
This was created for people in your situation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53109563
Also, see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47369234
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jd1639 said:
This was created for people in your situation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53109563
Also, see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47369234
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Thanks for the quick reply!
I do not fully understand the instructions for the Mac. I'm not so femilier with the terminal commands. Do I need to install adb and fastboot on me Mac also?
Do you think that you can help me understand a little better or go through with the steps?
LuUrenDrEyeR said:
Thanks for the quick reply!
I do not fully understand the instructions for the Mac. I'm not so femilier with the terminal commands.
Do you think that you can help me understand a little better or go through with the steps?
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Google 15 second adb drivers xda. That should set up adb/fastboot that'll you'll need. Then extract the file and just double click on the flash-all.sh
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jd1639 said:
Google 15 second adb drivers xda. That should set up adb/fastboot that'll you'll need. Then extract the file and just double click on the flash-all.sh
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Yes but when I search that it's only "for WINDOW" I need for OS X.
LuUrenDrEyeR said:
Yes but when I search that it's only "for WINDOW" I need for OS X.
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Try googling fastboot osx xda
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jd1639 said:
Try googling fastboot osx xda
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Hi again!
I manage to the part where you use commands for test if the Mac detected my Nexus 5 but I get error massage:
"macbook:android Macbook2$ ./adb devices
List of devices attached
044d1ff7251a31c9 unauthorized"
What seems to be the trouble?