I've successfully permanently rooted my Sprint Intercept with the latest 2.2 froyo on it without installing custom kernels and wanted to share steps I took since there is some confusion and differences.
Original guide link.
Things you'll need:
Root files.
Samsung drivers.
Windows 7/vista/xp 32 bit.
Steps:
Install Samsung drivers
Reboot your PC
Reboot your phone, connect it to your PC with a usb cable
Put your phone in debugging mode (menu->settings->applications->development)
Extract root files to your c:\intercept-root folder (or any folder you wish)
Start windows command line (start->run->CMD)
Change to your "intercept-root" folder
Execute START_ROOT command
Follow instructions
Once done, don't forget to install Superuser apk.
after you rooted it you were able to put a different rom on it right. trying to clear out the garbage that comes on it.
shonok said:
after you rooted it you were able to put a different rom on it right. trying to clear out the garbage that comes on it.
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No, this is just simply to root and remove stuff you don't want. I suggest Titanium backup. There is no proper recovery for the intercept that I know of. The one existing can be flashed and it does work but has some issues with what it backs up and what it restores. It's not complete and may create problems.
If you are rooting the latest 2.2 froyo, after removing all sprint apps you are left with true bare stock so there is really no need for anything else. Make sure you don't remove the sprint vm even if you are using google voice. It needs to be on because of system integration.
you mae one error. the drivers can't be installed on windows 7. I have gotten the drivers from the moment to work once but now its nothing. my computer no longer recognizes the phone when i plug it into the computer. which means that i cant root it or anything. sucks and i need serious help.
hmmm, same problem
Find a friend with a XP laptop and use that?
Glad to know - i have failed at rooting my intercept a few times and have been using my windows 7 box. Trying these instructions from a laptop - will report back!
Success
Using nothing but a old crappy dell laptop runing windows XP I was able to gain perma root using the instructions provided here. On my first run of the script the process failed, I simply did what the program told me to (run the script again) and it worked like a charm.
OP - thank you so very much for taking the time to post.
Question for anyone: now that I have root, I *really* want to be able to use my Intercept as a wi-fi hotspot. Can I do this? Where do I start?
No errors. I got drivers under Windows 7 working but I clearly said it has to be 32 bit as 64 does not work. Check your version.
entropy.of.avarice said:
Using nothing but a old crappy dell laptop runing windows XP I was able to gain perma root using the instructions provided here. On my first run of the script the process failed, I simply did what the program told me to (run the script again) and it worked like a charm.
OP - thank you so very much for taking the time to post.
Question for anyone: now that I have root, I *really* want to be able to use my Intercept as a wi-fi hotspot. Can I do this? Where do I start?
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Download wireless tether app. I've had troubles with it in the past so if that one doesn't work try Barnacle.
how to flash cmo1 custom recovery after phone is rooted?
Just throw intercept root on sdcard and run
All I had to do it throw the root on the sdcard. Run it from the file manager, and then download barnacle. Sweet! Done!
Ignorance1 said:
how to flash cmo1 custom recovery after phone is rooted?
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I don't believe there is a supported recovery for the intercept. There is one hacked up but there are some issues with it so I don't recommend it.
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obsanity said:
I don't believe there is a supported recovery for the intercept. There is one hacked up but there are some issues with it so I don't recommend it.
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There is no problems with the custom recovery. I recommend it if you want to try custom roms/themes. Check sdx for all things intercept
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Can you fix/update the links, please? I need to files for root, drivers, etc. Everything I need to root my backup phone, please.
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Can you fix/update the links, please? I need to files for root, drivers, etc. Everything I need to root my backup phone, please.
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Yeah, me too.
Looking to root my Intercept, but the 4shared link is broken
UPDATE: OK, I think this is what he was linking to. But my Antivirus doesnt like it. It says it's a virus. A severe virus.
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hey guys i have installed CM7 custom vers, but it does not working properly so i want to flash back to 2.2.1 official version, but my computer does not detec the phone, i already install htc sync software, it always said THE DEVICE IS NOT CONNECTED. when i run the firmware, it said USB error. so does anyone know what problem am i having? or any solution to flash back to official version, please help me out. thanks guys
Before we do that, I'm just curious as to what went wrong with CM7?
Not saying that I won't help or anything, but like I said, I'm just curious.
I would suggest going to recovery, and factory reset your phone.. then re-apply CM7.
Save your important stuff tho.. (contacts should be backed up automatically)
Google "how to root mytouch slide the unlockr" and their should be a result that says something about the exploid method of rooting the slide! on that page find USBDeview. Download and extract the zip file. Then, run the program (If you are windows XP, just double click, if its Vista or Win. 7, you must right click and run as admin!) And withOUT the phone plugged in, uninstall all drivers that have to do with HTC or Android! Then, plug your phone in and it should properly reinstall the drivers, see if this works
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if you want to UNROOT, look at my signature. there is a link.
Greetings fellow GNex owners and enthusiasts!
I've been trying to root my Galaxy Nexus unsuccessfully for the past week.
Here's what I've done so far:
1. I Unlocked the bootloader as per Droid-Life's instructions using an old method with the cmd prompt. (The complete How-To guide on their website) I installed the SDK on a windows 7 64-bit machine and went ahead with the process. This worked fine.
(*Note: My Gnex is stuck on 4.0.2 and it won't pull an update. I've tried the method of clearing the data from the framework app and resetting the clock to 1969 multiple times without success. probably 10-15 times.)
2. Since that I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling drivers, rebooting, and then rebooting some more. I've tried every available "noob-proof" method out there and i can't get it to work.
Tried Galaxy Nexus Tooklit v5.6
With and without the included drivers. tons of reboots and re-tries. root always fails.
Wugfresh's Toolkit 1.3
with and without the included drivers. tons of reboots and re-tries. root always fails.
Manually pushing CWM Recovery and SU to the phone with cmd promt via other tutorials floating around the internet, etc. Pushing CWM Recovery fails. Can't even get the temporary flash going to install SU
NOTHING works.
Is it because I unlocked the bootloader manually using an older method first?? I'm pretty sure I've been following the various instructions with each method accurately.
Can someone shed some light on me? I don't necessarily want to mess with kernels and custom ROMs. I just want to be able to wirelessly tether like I could with my OG and D2.
Thanks in advance,
Thanassi
Check my sig and try my method?
Haha.
But I'm guessing driver error.
The simplest method for getting drivers is to download and install pdanet on your PC. Then simply try again.
http://junefabrics.com/android/
I've had to root my phone 3 times and each time took 3 tries before it took. As mentioned before also make sure your drivers are good. And su files.
bow chicka wow wow.
Check my signature. Try that out.
TADA!! You're rooted, and you can flash stock 4.0.4 (And root it, at the same time ^^)
LG familyguy59\Beatsleigher
I'm a noob too.
I followed the following method:
http://galaxynexusroot.com/galaxy-nexus-root/how-to-root-galaxy-nexus/
After Step 6 when I went to step 7 I was unable to see "Android ADB Interface", so I re-installed the drivers and repeated step 6. It worked and the rest of the steps went like Clockwork.
See if this method works.
shohratshankar said:
I'm a noob too.
I followed the following method:
http://galaxynexusroot.com/galaxy-nexus-root/how-to-root-galaxy-nexus/
After Step 6 when I went to step 7 I was unable to see "Android ADB Interface", so I re-installed the drivers and repeated step 6. It worked and the rest of the steps went like Clockwork.
See if this method works.
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As I am most likely NOT going to watch this video; Does it contain any Rundll32 commands?
If not, then the tutorial can't be all that good...
Because you need to tell Windows, that it should NOT always search Windows Update, for drivers. They're mostly crap, to be as nice, as I can...
familyguy59 said:
As I am most likely NOT going to watch this video; Does it contain any Rundll32 commands?
If not, then the tutorial can't be all that good...
Because you need to tell Windows, that it should NOT always search Windows Update, for drivers. They're mostly crap, to be as nice, as I can...
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U don't need to watch the Video, you can read the details given in the site with the screenshots. Totally simplified.
No SDK, no rundll32 .... just installing of drivers and using command prompt
shohratshankar said:
U don't need to watch the Video, you can read the details given in the site with the screenshots. Totally simplified.
No SDK, no rundll32 .... just installing of drivers and using command prompt
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Yes. You don't need the SDK, as a matter of fact
The Rundll32 part, is a fact, when installing the drivers...
It has the following effect:
You have installed ADB drivers (no Rundll32). You are flashing away, and all of a sudden. BANG! Everything stoppen. Phone's bricked... Why? Windows thought it is being smart, and installed new drivers, whilst you were working. However, with the RunDll32 command, you can tell Windows, that YOU want to install the drivers manually, and check manually. Of course, you can turn this off, if you want. No prob. but I personally recommend leaving it off
It's saved many phones' lives ^^
so you are having trouble with the adb or fastboot drivers? is so i had this problem too and sometimes even have to reinstall those drivers after flashing a rom.
i had to manually install the drivers using device manager, just select the android device and go to update driver. Choose "Browse my computer for driver software" then pick "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer" then choose Google in that list.
Error
familyguy59 said:
Check my signature. Try that out.
TADA!! You're rooted, and you can flash stock 4.0.4 (And root it, at the same time ^^)
LG familyguy59\Beatsleigher
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I get an error message with this application whenever I attempt to do something.
tried that
shohratshankar said:
I'm a noob too.
I followed the following method:
After Step 6 when I went to step 7 I was unable to see "Android ADB Interface", so I re-installed the drivers and repeated step 6. It worked and the rest of the steps went like Clockwork.
See if this method works.
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Yea I tried that one too. Didnt work. pushing CWM Recovery always fails
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Yea I tried that one too. Didnt work. pushing CWM Recovery always fails
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24360114&postcount=10
GSM only??
efrant said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24360114&postcount=10
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Just followed that link but the CWM Recovery is for GSM. My nexus is LTE Verizon. Will this work?
Thanassi
thanassi44 said:
Just followed that link but the CWM Recovery is for GSM. My nexus is LTE Verizon. Will this work?
Thanassi
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No, just replace the recovery with the late version. Look for it in the dev section. It has its own thread.
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FINALLY! Have Root.
efrant said:
No, just replace the recovery with the late version. Look for it in the dev section. It has its own thread.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks for all your responses and suggestions. I finally got something to work. After some more driver swapping and rebooting, now on an XP machine, I got wugfresh's toolkit 1.3 to flash cwm recovery and I was able to install su. The program then ran an automated script to allow permanent flashing of cwm recovery. Got my titanium backup and from manager back, as well as wireless tether. Thank you all for your attention and patience!
Had such a hard time with this phone that I was beginning to have buyers remorse. Now its been set free.
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I get an error message with this application whenever I attempt to do something.
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Sorry, but I've tested this program, over and over. I use it, myself. I never habe any problems...
But, I'm in the making, of a Youtube video. I'll post it, in my thread Then maybe you can see, what you did wrong
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I get an error message with this application whenever I attempt to do something.
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Hang on... Did you install the scnd. file, within the ISO? If not, there's your problem...
I've literally tried every method on the internet to root the GSM Galaxy Nexus and I keep getting stuck at the very beginning: I can't get past the driver step and making sure the computer recognizes the phone as an ADB device. I've tried Samsung driver install, pdaNET drivers and just about any other method and I still can't get my computer to show that the device is a ADB device and therefore cannot root the phone.
Its a Play Store Galaxy Nexus running 4.0.4
all help is incredibly appreciated. I've been working on this problem since Friday.
I'm on a 64bit Windows 7 on a Dell XPS 15 computer
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If your Command Prompt displays the message "waiting for device" your driver wasn't successfully installed.
Close the Command Prompt window and open Device manager while your phone is still plugged in. (Search for it using the search option).
Right Click the "Android" option and select Update Driver. Choose to "Browse My Computer" and "Let Me Pick From A List." Pick the Samsung driver with the newest date and install it. Now retry the code above.
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Try this.
I've tried updating via device manager. The problem is, it always says its up to date or when I manually select one it still doesn't work. Should I just not pick the newest driver? Pick an older version when selecting a new driver?
EDIT: also, another issue is that with Wug's when it searches for the adb device is searches in an odd folder that doesn't exist and I can't figure out how to change where it looks
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Or download the GNex Toolkit. Was having driver issues as well today (they were installed but for some strange reason Windows didn't recognize it anymore) and used the ones that come with this toolkit to reinstall through device manager. Of course as always with these things, use at your own risk, fiddling with drivers can be tricky .
What are you getting from your adb devices command? I had a problem with mine showing as consistantly offline. I had to change from a frontal USB port (usually a bad idea anyway) to a rear port. Some device/computer combinations make adb unhappy when using a USB hub, which most frontal USB ports essentially are.
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What are you getting from your adb devices command? I had a problem with mine showing as consistantly offline. I had to change from a frontal USB port (usually a bad idea anyway) to a rear port. Some device/computer combinations make adb unhappy when using a USB hub, which most frontal USB ports essentially are.
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When I use WugFresh and check for ADB it checks a nonexistent directory and returns an error. I found another method on google (I think the webpage was Foolproof method or something) and I check through command prompt and when I do it says List of Devices: then a blank line underneath
EDIT: just installed the GNex toolkit and drivers, plugged in, adb devices and it returned the blank line
EDIT 2.0: I just witnessed the most beautiful thing in the world. I plugged in again and it miraculously worked. I think I might tear up and cry a little
Yeah, for some reason the USB Driver in the Android SDK does NOT work. This was incredibly frustrating when I was trying to unlock my phone originally. I spent probably 30 minutes googling and trying different driver downloads.
I have attached the ones I used that DO work.
So here is the new story:
unlocked bootloader but it did not factory reset. It rebooted and my phone is as it was.
When I went to do fastboot boot boot.gsm.img, It says boot.img downloads and then it takes me to the google logo screen and gets stuck
The 4th Derivative said:
So here is the new story:
unlocked bootloader but it did not factory reset. It rebooted and my phone is as it was.
When I went to do fastboot boot boot.gsm.img, It says boot.img downloads and then it takes me to the google logo screen and gets stuck
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I've never rooted an already installed ROM for the Galaxy Nexus, but might I ask why you're not just installing a pre-rooted ROM from recovery? It'll save you a lot of headaches for sure. Even if you're not into custom builds, there's plenty of AOSP pre-rooted builds out there
Gunthy` said:
I've never rooted an already installed ROM for the Galaxy Nexus, but might I ask why you're not just installing a pre-rooted ROM from recovery? It'll save you a lot of headaches for sure. Even if you're not into custom builds, there's plenty of AOSP pre-rooted builds out there
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I don't think the pre-rooted ROMs get OTAs, or do they? I've been trying to root on stock so I can still get OTAs and I like how stable it is. I've messed with other ROMs on other phones and I almost always go to stock or CM but I'd rather stick to stock on this for now
Okay I can understand that. However do realize that once you install an OTA, your root will probably be gone and you'll have to root manually once more ...
i actually delete any driver and use the pdanet works just fine, i had the same problem that you. is just mather of patience.
Gunthy` said:
Okay I can understand that. However do realize that once you install an OTA, your root will probably be gone and you'll have to root manually once more ...
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Yea re-rooting is fine. I really only need root for a few days to get my phone set up but K really don't need root privileges in everyday use so losing root once I've done what I need is ok
Gunthy` said:
Okay I can understand that. However do realize that once you install an OTA, your root will probably be gone and you'll have to root manually once more ...
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Maybe not. SuperSU has a feature to keep root when installing an OTA.
The 4th Derivative said:
Yea re-rooting is fine. I really only need root for a few days to get my phone set up but K really don't need root privileges in everyday use so losing root once I've done what I need is ok
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Man.. as easy as this:
Go to bixie's jb rom thread, he has there linked a supersu+busybox cwm flashable zip, dl that and copy it to the device. Dl also a non-touch cwm image.
Unlock your bootloader, bla bla follow guides on how to set up/use fastboot, BOOT cwm (not flash it) with 'fastboot boot cwm.img', flash that supersu zip, reboot. Done, you rooted jb, install voodoo root keeper or something, back up root. Thats one way how to root a Nexus. You can even relock your bootloader after you finished customizing.
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Sorry guys, forgot to post last night. I finally got root. Thanks to all who helped! You all made my life so much easier
The 4th Derivative said:
Sorry guys, forgot to post last night. I finally got root. Thanks to all who helped! You all made my life so much easier
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hey, i have the same problem as you do on updating the usb driver. mind telling me how you do it? thanks!
I put it in a different USB port (my sata+ if it matters) and found a method online. I cant remember where on mobile but I'll look it up once I'm home
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The 4th Derivative said:
I put it in a different USB port (my sata+ if it matters) and found a method online. I cant remember where on mobile but I'll look it up once I'm home
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
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its okay already. i have found the solution. thanks
The 4th Derivative said:
So here is the new story:
unlocked bootloader but it did not factory reset. It rebooted and my phone is as it was.
When I went to do fastboot boot boot.gsm.img, It says boot.img downloads and then it takes me to the google logo screen and gets stuck
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I successfully rooted my Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, heavily using an existing Samsung Galaxy SIII root method. I have attached the files below (including a batch file).
I personally didn't use this batch file: I just put together all of the commands I typed into the command prompt, so I'm ASSUMING it SHOULD work? But if you're scared and want to perfectly replicate what I did, just manually type in the commands (you can edit the .bat file in notepad and it'll show you them all).
STEP 1) Install Samsung USB Drivers
hxxp://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201211/20121110030255344/Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
STEP 2) After it finishes installing, run the batch file (RootDebugfs.bat), follow the instructions, and plug your phone in when it says "Waiting for device to be detected..."
STEP 3) Enjoy the root!
I went into the Superuser app just to make sure everything looked ok, and it did on mine. Then, I tested with Titanium Backup, and I was successfully able to uninstall Google Wallet (which you normally can't).
At some points, my laptop wouldn't detect the phone if it was doing stuff and then needed to reboot or something, so I would just unplug the phone, wait like 5 seconds, and replug it.
I would have posted this in the development section, but I didn't have the rights to (haven't posted 10 posts), so if an admin could move it, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Works beautifully! Thanks a lot. Just followed your directions and used the batch file. Now I can finally take screenshots!
Windows kept saying it wasn't able to install the device drivers each time the phone rebooted, but that didn't seem to affect anything.
I can confirm this method works perfectly. Good job niemasd! Here is a real link to the files you suggested:
www.waywardpilgrim.net/android/tools/Samsung_drivers.zip
www.waywardpilgrim.net/android/tools/Galaxy_Victory_Root__niemasd_.zip
Three cheers for niemasd! HIP HIP HOORAY! HIP HIP HOORAY! HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!
Ok I'm more than a little stump here. I'm use to rooting w/ a tar file via odin. Instructions here are not really clear. I found a tar file in the zip file, do I flashed that in Odin or do I just flash the zip file in the stock recovery???
Disregard. I'm now rooted. didn't realize the rootdebugfs was actually in the zip file
unroot option
Do you have instructions for unrooting should the need arise?
CWM recovery
Here it is: CWM for the Galaxy Victory. Use Odin carefully. If you need further instructions use the search feature please. Thanks to JT for testing and having the gnads to be a tester in general!
Odin!
www.waywardpilgrim.net/android/samsung/sph-l300/cwm/cwm-victory.tar
Heimdall!
www.waywardpilgrim.net/android/samsung/sph-l300/cwm/recovery.img
(This device does not support fastboot)
Here's the stock recovery if you need it for any reason:
Odin!
WHU!?!?! (I'll make it later)
Heimdall!
www.waywardpilgrim.net/android/samsung/sph-l300/stockimages/recovery.img
This awesome day has been brought to you by the devs at OUDHS!
niemasd said:
I successfully rooted my Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, heavily using an existing Samsung Galaxy SIII root method. I have attached the files below (including a batch file).
I personally didn't use this batch file: I just put together all of the commands I typed into the command prompt, so I'm ASSUMING it SHOULD work? But if you're scared and want to perfectly replicate what I did, just manually type in the commands (you can edit the .bat file in notepad and it'll show you them all).
STEP 1) Install Samsung USB Drivers
hxxp://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201211/20121110030255344/Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
STEP 2) After it finishes installing, run the batch file (RootDebugfs.bat), follow the instructions, and plug your phone in when it says "Waiting for device to be detected..."
STEP 3) Enjoy the root!
I went into the Superuser app just to make sure everything looked ok, and it did on mine. Then, I tested with Titanium Backup, and I was successfully able to uninstall Google Wallet (which you normally can't).
At some points, my laptop wouldn't detect the phone if it was doing stuff and then needed to reboot or something, so I would just unplug the phone, wait like 5 seconds, and replug it.
I would have posted this in the development section, but I didn't have the rights to (haven't posted 10 posts), so if an admin could move it, I'd greatly appreciate it.
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I installed the drivers then ran the batch but it never said ""Waiting for device to be detected..."
I just kept hitting Y or enter until it asked "UID and GID should both be 0. Are they?
I replied y the first time and it just kept asking for me to press a key to continue. I ran it again and it sent me to the end telling me it wasn't rooted.
I'm going to try this on a straight PC because I'm doing it on a Mac using Parallels and Windows 7 and that might be the issue.
Yep, just as I suspected. I couldn't use a Mac with Windows 7 running inside of Parallels. I had to use my girlfriend's PC and after suspending the antivirus program I installed the drivers then ran the batch and it worked as advertised beautifully, My father (81 years old) and I thank you !!
He rarely uses the tether and it's costing him a bundle every month. When I showed him I could use free tethering on my iPhone he wanted me to get his Android to do it.
Does anyone recommend a good working wifi tethering app? I'll buy it but I want to make sure the carrier can't track it.
AeroCare said:
Yep, just as I suspected. I couldn't use a Mac with Windows 7 running inside of Parallels. I had to use my girlfriend's PC and after suspending the antivirus program I installed the drivers then ran the batch and it worked as advertised beautifully, My father (81 years old) and I thank you !!
He rarely uses the tether and it's costing him a bundle every month. When I showed him I could use free tethering on my iPhone he wanted me to get his Android to do it.
Does anyone recommend a good working wifi tethering app? I'll buy it but I want to make sure the carrier can't track it.
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Google "Wireless Tether," it's by far the best tethering app I've seen (need root of course, but that's no issue anymore!). I'm not sure if it works with this phone, but go ahead and give it a shot!
niemasd said:
Google "Wireless Tether," it's by far the best tethering app I've seen (need root of course, but that's no issue anymore!). I'm not sure if it works with this phone, but go ahead and give it a shot!
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Thanks. I did a search for "wireless tether" but it doesn't show up in the Play Store. I installed "easy tether" and even though it's not wireless it's very fast and always works. Very simple to use too. I'll keep looking for a wireless tether that doesn't let Sprint know he's using it.
AeroCare said:
Thanks. I did a search for "wireless tether" but it doesn't show up in the Play Store. I installed "easy tether" and even though it's not wireless it's very fast and always works. Very simple to use too. I'll keep looking for a wireless tether that doesn't let Sprint know he's using it.
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no, don't look on the Play Store, but on google! lemme see if i can find it
there we go! :
hxxp://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
niemasd said:
no, don't look on the Play Store, but on google! lemme see if i can find it
there we go! :
hxxp://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
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Great thanks! I installed it but even though it says it's compatible with my phone it just hangs there when I activate it. It says tethering and changes color but it never shows on my iPad or laptop for me to connect to it. I'll try to play around with it to see if it's some settings issue in the app.
Samsung Galaxy Victory 4g for sale ROOTED with this method
I have a rooted victory that I'm currently selling on ebay, i used this root method and confirmed root. Thanks for the support
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xban4901 said:
I have a rooted victory that I'm currently selling on ebay, i used this root method and confirmed root. Thanks for the support
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I was also able to flash the test build of CWM 6.0+ and everything seems to be working ok, su just needs to be re-installed from play store, because it was deleted during reset. But i tested and root is still their
Samsung Galaxy Victory 4g LTE for sale
I'm selling a rooted Galaxy Victory on ebay for $250, i have the only rooted victory on ebay, thanks to the devs on xda. This device is rooted and equipped with cwm recovery, really looking forward to getting rid of this device and get a more top of the line phone
Does this method work on any build version of the Victory? I'm looking to get my Mom an Android with LTE capability, that can be rooted, but doesn't cost an arm & leg. I'm glad I found this thread, but would like to confirm the above. Thank you.
i have update samsung victory to jellybean, still have chance to root using this method?
cineung02 said:
i have update samsung victory to jellybean, still have chance to root using this method?
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How did you update it to JB? Last I saw 4.04 was the latest.
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Pesceman3 said:
How did you update it to JB? Last I saw 4.04 was the latest.
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I've purchase victory 4G several days ago and it has been updated to Jelly Bean 4.1.1
Is this method still relevant to this update? Anyone?
Thanks the OP root method worked fine! Any semblance of a ROM out there? And where can I pick up a recovery? Anyone try mobile Odin? Thanks.
When I got into the download mode, it seems the user before me put roms on it, at least it gives me a number 7 towards the top which made me think they were roms.
I wasn't able to at first, but I am able to get it to the recovery mode now, that looks similar to clockwork mod, but it may just be standard on droids now, idk.
Can I use the Mr Robinson zip or md5 file (http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/) and flash through the recovery (will it still update the radios, and they other things, I downloaded the 4.11 version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771687) since that is what my s3 is running TMO T999UVDLJC and the zip file md5 checked out.
If this is not possible, what are my other options to get
the phone rooted?
Edit: I am also running avast on this phone, it detects the apk and application of framaroot and I get error 7 for Armada (not sure on name) and error 9 with the one that begins with a G.
Thank you all in advance.
You can use LJC if you want. You'll be rooted and it'll flash the modem and bootloader as well but they will be the same ones
Using recovery right? I keep it in the zip or unzip it?
Which option, think it has update from cache, and another from folder
Thanks for the quick reply seeing how it's a rather old phone.
No, you flash it with Odin. And unzip it
I cannot connect my phone to pc, it won't detect it and framaroot doesn't work.
Or is there another way to use odin or something?
Are you connecting the phone to a Windows machine? Is there something wrong with the phone's USB port that causes it not to be recognized by the computer? Have you tried different ports and USB cables?
Try towelroot or cf-auto-root
Thank you, towelroot got me rooted, thought it was fornewer phones.
The uUSB cord works for an s6, but not this phone.
Going to try a couple apps that I needed root for.
Should I run the Mr Robinson zip if I am able to get the phone to connect? Or is everything the same? Or will it cause problems?
Edit: I am running windows 8.1. This could be a problem?
There should be no need to run other apps if the phone has root access.
You can check root by installing an app such as Titanium Backup.
UKTone said:
Thank you, towelroot got me rooted, thought it was fornewer phones.
The uUSB cord works for an s6, but not this phone.
Going to try a couple apps that I needed root for.
Should I run the Mr Robinson zip if I am able to get the phone to connect? Or is everything the same? Or will it cause problems?
Edit: I am running windows 8.1. This could be a problem?
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If it's rooted, no need to do anything else
I used root checker basic.
OK great, I'll grab ROM manager and clockmod to install others and follow some guides.
If you have any remaining tips, please let me know. Still can't connect to a PC, hhaven't tried another PC yet.