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[HOWTO]Root JV9 / JVO ( no custom kernel )

This has been tested on I9000BUJV9 and it's working
You'll need the following :
- Heimdall
https://github.com/downloads/Benjamin-Dobell/Heimdall/heimdall-suite-1.1.1-win32.zip
for it to work you need Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 , link in the program README
- fuguroot kernel for Heimdal
http://fugumod.org/zImage-root
- zImage from your desired firmware (extract the zImage file from the PDA.tar or the onefile firmware .tar using 7zip)
You'll need to do the following :
1. backup your files just in case , or if you're not on a clean firmware and wish to do so
2. turn your phone off and remove the battery for a few seconds
3. put the battery in and start the phone in download mode
4. connect the phone to the PC and start zadig.exe from Heimdall folder
- select options -> list all devices
- select samsung usb composite device
- select install driver and wait (select install driver anyway if warning appears)
5. exit zadig.exe and start heimdall-frontend.exe
6. browse from the kernel category and select the fuguroot kernel for Heimdall
-> the zImage-root you've downloaded previously
7. click start and wait for it to be done
DO NOT REMOVE THE USB CABLE AFTER IT'S DONE
8. right after the flashing is done you'll see the fugu bootlogo ( red fish ) and then the phone turns itself off and starts charging
AS SOON AS YOU SEE THE CHARGING BATTERY , REMOVE THE PHONE'S BATTERY AND CABLE
9. after a few seconds put the battery back in and start the phone in download mode again
10. connect the phone back to the pc and now browse from the KERNEL category to your stock zImage you've extracted from the stock firmware
11. select start again and as it completes you MAY REMOVE THE CABLE
The phone starts , and voila , superuser is there and also the phone is rooted
You may also perform a hard/factory reset as the root and superuser will still be present.
thanks to Heimdall readme file
thanks to nikademus for creating fuguroot kernel
thanks to me ^^
root I9000BUJV9 JV9
root I9000XXJVO JVO

I stopped using fuguroot since discovering it was deleting files without being upfront about it. If the author fixed that it would be great.
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can i use gingerbreak for JVO ?

gingerbreak doesn't quite work , but for JVO theres this method , theres CF-ROOT

{Angel} said:
I stopped using fuguroot since discovering it was deleting files without being upfront about it. If the author fixed that it would be great.
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Which files does it delete and why? Is it just drexe and npsmobex? These can be restored fairly easily. If removing these is integral to gaining root, then yes, it should be noted.
Apart from fscking Kies up (which is no great loss), what else does this cause issues with?
Personally, I think fuguroot is a great tool which works faultlessly for me over JVB-JVO, but I agree file deletion should be stated somewhere in the release notes.

fauxdeluxe said:
Which files does it delete and why? Is it just drexe and npsmobex? These can be restored fairly easily. If removing these is integral to gaining root, then yes, it should be noted.
Apart from fscking Kies up (which is no great loss), what else does this cause issues with?
Personally, I think fuguroot is a great tool which works faultlessly for me over JVB-JVO, but I agree file deletion should be stated somewhere in the release notes.
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Yes those files. Deleting them is not required for rooting which is the sole intended purpose of this kernel as per the authors description. I dont want something deleting stuff it shouldnt for no aparent reason and no disclosure. I am also uncomfortable the author has not rectified this. What else it might be doing? Catch my drift? ...otherwise this would be a very useful tool.
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myshu said:
[HOWTO]Root JV9 / JVO ( no custom kernel )
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Not to be a douche but since when was fuguroot not a custom kernel?

Yeah this is a custom kernel, as it involves flashing a Z-Image, which is kind of misleading...

jaju123 said:
Yeah this is a custom kernel, as it involves flashing a Z-Image, which is kind of misleading...
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I was also thinking this. To defend the OP though, I think the point is that you can flash back to stock kernel afterwards

no custom kernel as in , you don't have to stay onto a custom kernel to keep the root , once you flash back to stock kernel you can factory reset and its 100% stock but with root access

myshu said:
no custom kernel as in , you don't have to stay onto a custom kernel to keep the root , once you flash back to stock kernel you can factory reset and its 100% stock but with root access
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Thats the case with pretty much every other custom kernel...
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On every ginger rom,flash the speedmod k13 for froyo without autoreboot,install root in the recovery options and flash any kernel you want after has always worked so far.

From the fuguroot thread. Good news?
Originally Posted by {Angel}
This should really be addressed, why is FuguRoot deleting these files in the first place?
That is a relic of fugumod, I will address that as soon as time permits.
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[PATCH] Install Superuser, Busybox and Rooted Kernel (For Use After Obtaining S-OFF)

The first thing anyone is going to want to do once AlphaRev's S-OFF process is complete will be to get your device properly rooted within Android. I have created a simple update zip which will take care of the following for you:
Re-install the stock kernel, using a rooted ramdisk (credit jcase).
Install the Superuser app and su binary in /system/xbin.
Install and setup Busybox in /system/xbin.
Simply install this patch via CWM and reboot. From there you can proceed to run any root apps you need (such as Titanium).

rmk40 said:
The first thing anyone is going to want to do once AlphaRev's S-OFF process is complete will be to get your device properly rooted within Android. I have created a simple update zip which will take care of the following for you:
Re-install the stock kernel, using a rooted ramdisk (credit jcase).
Install the Superuser app and su binary in /system/xbin.
Install and setup Busybox in /system/xbin.
Simply install this patch via CWM and reboot. From there you can proceed to run any root apps you need (such as Titanium).
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This the same file on Rootwiki? Or is it the same minus the kernel?
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?587-ROOT-Gaining-root-after-s-off

rmk40 said:
The first thing anyone is going to want to do once AlphaRev's S-OFF process is complete will be to get your device properly rooted within Android. I have created a simple update zip which will take care of the following for you:
Re-install the stock kernel, using a rooted ramdisk (credit jcase).
Install the Superuser app and su binary in /system/xbin.
Install and setup Busybox in /system/xbin.
Simply install this patch via CWM and reboot. From there you can proceed to run any root apps you need (such as Titanium).
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THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR THE BEST lol

That's the method I used. Worked a treat when I found it at rootzwiki last night. Many thanks!
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Is busy box already on cm7?
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Superuser keeps force closing when I use ROM Manager or Wireless Tether.

knipp21 said:
Is busy box already on cm7?
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I think so. I was told not to install this patch after cm7.

MotorcycleMike said:
Superuser keeps force closing when I use ROM Manager or Wireless Tether.
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Try going into the application menu and clear the data for superuser. Fixed my fc problems on my phone.
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The attached zip goes on the root of the sd card correct? then boot into CWM and install zip?

dobosininja said:
Try going into the application menu and clear the data for superuser. Fixed my fc problems on my phone.
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Fixed mine as well. Thanks!

bluedegeon said:
The attached zip goes on the root of the sd card correct? then boot into CWM and install zip?
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that is correct

ltredbeard said:
that is correct
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Thanks!

Sorry maybe this is a stupid question.. How can we use CWM to flash this .zip if CWM won't work without a root first???

demersk89 said:
Sorry maybe this is a stupid question.. How can we use CWM to flash this .zip if CWM won't work without a root first???
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AlphaRevX patches CWM for your recovery during the S-OFF process. And even if it fails you can follow a guide posted on this forum on how to fastboot it.

I flashed this .zip through CWM and Titanium backup won't work. It's telling me that it is unable to find root. I clicked the "Problems?" button and still nothing happened. I remember with the Eris it would run the busybox after you pushed that button. I might just try to install busybox manually as described on Titanium's wiki.
Any other thoughts before I do that?

I flashed this file on my stock but rooted/soff incredible 2, and i seem to have lost root privileges. Luckyily I made a backup before I flashed this so now I'm back to my original problem, of not being able to fix permissions via rom manger because it doesn't see root.

Hey, I have S-Off and patched CWM, but when I hold down the volume button and try to power on, it goes straight to the HTC screen. What am I doing wrong? Does fastboot need to be turned off?

Sithben24 said:
Hey, I have S-Off and patched CWM, but when I hold down the volume button and try to power on, it goes straight to the HTC screen. What am I doing wrong?
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Turn off fast boot in settings>applications. Turn off. Keep down held while powering on.
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Sithben24 said:
Hey, I have S-Off and patched CWM, but when I hold down the volume button and try to power on, it goes straight to the HTC screen. What am I doing wrong?
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Menu/settings/power/uncheck fastboot

Perfect. Thanks guys!

help needed

hey ive really new to the world of android after moving from iphone and i need help. ive managed to root my phone have clockworkrecovery installed and working, but the problem comes when i try to install the liquidsmooth rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911009) i clear everything but when i go to install the first part i get a status aborted status 7, please help any advice would be useful

What version of CWM do you have?
EDIT - After looking through the development thread for the ROM (which i'm going to assume you didn't) i found several mentions of your issue. The ROM devs confirmed my suspicion that the problem lies most likely in an outdated CWM recovery. Download Clockwork Rom Manager from the market and install the latest recovery version for your device, i'm going to assume its the AT&T SG3 but this is a guess since you didn't say what device you are using. Once the recovery is installed try flashing again. I'm going to make another guess and say you probably dont have a working OS on your phone either, if this is true you have 2 choices...you can either download the recovery from here CWM 6.0.1.2: http://db.tt/QHZZqecH and copy it to an external sd card and flash it from the the existing recovery OR you will have to flash a different rom that will boot up to get you to the market.
P.S. - In the future try to provide as much information as possible to help out whoever may be trying to help you. What phone you have, what rom you are on if any, what you have attempted in effort to fix the problem. The more info you give the easier it will be for someone to help you, and improve your chances of getting it fixed quickly.

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/104
Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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dntesinfrno said:
What version of CWM do you have?
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CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4

Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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I would have to agree with liltitiz once you get the rom going and use TWRP, the interface is much easier to use, it includes a built in file manager as well as on screen keyboard support for naming backups as you run them.

Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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that seems a little to advanced for me

Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.

liltitiz said:
Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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lol thnx i will remember tips from both of u

dntesinfrno said:
Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.
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so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period

kul1 said:
so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period
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Ok, go ahead to the google play store and search for clockwork rom manager, download this and install it. Once inside the app the top button will ask you to choose your device to install the latest recovery image, of course you are looking form Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T. Once the download is complete it will automatically install, at this point you can click the reboot into recovery button and follow the OP for installing the ROM.

ROM manager for cwm recovery. You need to pay if you want touche recovery.
Or use the first method from my other post. Using goo manager from the play store to get twrp recovery. Which I prefer over cwm touch.
Either way are easy and depends only on what recovery you want
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Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment

dntesinfrno said:
Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment
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Yup, one at a time. No offense but two sets of instructions could be confusing to a new user. Get a working phone first, then go for the tweaks and experiment....a little at a time and carefully.

Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:

Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:

jethro650 said:
Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:
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Drawback or exactly the point depending on how you look at it i suppose. Thats the beauty and challenge of open source, which is why reading and understanding what you are getting into is emphasized so much....although seemingly hopelessly sometimes.

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dntesinfrno said:
Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:
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lol sorry i had just gotten home from work and somehow knocked out..i dont have any access to play store at the moment

Most custom aosp based ROM you need to flash gapps usually found in the op of the ROM thread.

How to Root stock SPH-L710 4.3

Modified Guide for easier rooting/rom installing steps:
THIS IS FOR THE STOCK SPRINT L710 4.3 OTA SYSTEM
*has been confirmed this works on the Virgin Mobile S3 L710 and the C Spire SCH-L710 running 4.3 OTA*
(if needed, samsung drivers can be found here)
Rooting files:
1st download the all in 1 root folder I put together----> S3 Root Bundle
extract the folder to your desktop (or wherever else you'd like for easy access)
Setting up your phone for rooting:
go to your phones: settings menu>more>about device...scroll down to "Build number" and tap on it several times, you will see a countdown begin that will make you a "developer"...this is necessary to engage the usb debugger mode. once it says "you're now a developer", simply press the back key and you'll see "developer options" now below "date and time".
click on it, enable usb debugging, once done, connect your phone to your computer via usb cord. once it's connected, open the extracted folder you downloaded and copy/paste the 2 following zip files to your SDCard...DO NOT EXTRACT THESE 2 FILES!!
DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0 and UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93
Flashing Custom Recovery:
once copied over, power off your phone, I usually pull the battery...once powered off, go into to download mode by holding the volume down/home and power keys. you'll see a yellow triangle screen, press volume up to proceed and leave as is! now connect the phone back to the computer and now go back to the extracted folder and run Odin 3.07
once Odin is up, it should recognize the phone by showing it's connected to COM3 (or com whatever number it reads)
now "uncheck" the auto reset option and leave "reset time" checked
now check the box PDA and then load the PDA file from the root folder named: philz_touch_6.00.8-d2spr.tar.md5
now press start...once it's finished, disconnect the phone from the computer and pull the battery
Rooting:
restart the phone by holding: volume up/home and power buttons and you'll now be in the custom recovery menu, red in color.
using touch or the volume buttons to scroll and power button to select, go to: install zip>choose zip from /storage/sdcard1>DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0>Yes-install
once that's done you're going to do the same steps by going back and this time installing UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93>yes-install...once done, reboot your phone.
once rebooted, go to the app "supersu" and then open it, choose to update SU binary "normal" and then reboot the phone 1 last time...you are now rooted!! go install rooted apps and enjoy!!
*any supersu issues during su binary update, verify via playstore that supersu is up to date*
SuperSu play store link
Custom Roms:
-the 1st 2 listed Roms are official/stable releases based on the 4.3.1 stock rom
Always perform a nandroid backup before flashing any rom files via recovery menu: backup/restore>backup to sdcard1
Cyanogenmod CM10.2 (4.3.1): video tutorial compliments of WoodenDiamond71
-you can bypass the steps in the video of editing the cm10 zip file using notepad ++ because I made/tested the zip file based on his steps and uploaded it along with the gapps zip file needed as well...follow the backing up your phone steps and then transferring the files to your phone and on
-download the needed zip files HERE
follow the video tutorial: WoodenDiamond71's video guide
Slimbean 4.3.1:
download the bundle here
-once extracted, transfer the 2 files: Slim_AIO_gapps.4.3.build.2 and Slim-d2spr-4.3.build.2.2-OFFICIAL-1742 to your sdcard
once transferred, boot into recovery via: power down, hold the volume up, home, and power button all at the same time until you have seen the blue text on the upper left of the screen
Philz recovery has an option called "CLEAN TO INSTALL A NEW ROM" under -wipe data/factory reset
-run this option and say "yes" to installing a new rom
-once wiped, go back and choose install zip>install zip from sdcard1 and flash the 2 transferred files beginning with Slim-d2spr-4.3 1st, then gapps
once reboot has finished and you signed into your accounts to initialize your phone, go to: settings>about device>build number-tap on it until you're a developer to get "developer options" and enable "android debugging". now you're ready to begin installing rooted apps, this rom will run Supersu off the playstore which I highly recommend doing before installing rooted apps.
-download Supersu, open it, update the su binary via normal, reboot once done and begin using rooted apps
Cyanogenmod CM11 (KitKat 4.4.2)-credit goes to WoodenDiamond71 (installation video)
-download the bundled folder here latest release updated in bundle 2/3/14
-once downloaded, extract it
-plug your phone into your computer and transfer the zipped CM11 nightly rom and the zipped Gapps to your sdcard
-this Rom is constantly being updated, so keep up to date by frequently checking HERE and downloading/installing the latest release (to update, simply download the latest zip file by DATE, transfer it over to your sd card and install it via Recovery menu, your phone will be as you left it, settings and all)
video available or follow written steps below link:
CM11 Installation Video Tutorial
-once transferred, boot into recovery via: power down, hold the volume up, home, and power button all at the same time until you have seen the blue text on the upper left of the screen
Philz recovery has an option called "CLEAN TO INSTALL A NEW ROM" under -wipe data/factory reset
-run this option and say "yes" to installing a new rom
once wiped, navigate to INSTALL ZIP, CHOOSE ZIP FROM /STORAGE/SDCARD1 and locate the CM11 zip 1st and flash it
once flashed, locate the gapps zip and flash it, once you have completed all the tasks reboot your phone
once reboot has finished and you signed into your accounts to initialize your phone, go to: settings>about device>build number-tap on it until you're a developer to get "developer options" and enable "android debugging". now you're ready to begin installing rooted apps, this rom uses superuser, to install/use supersu instead:
-download supersu from play store, once downloaded open it and update the su binary via normal, do not reboot yet!! go to supersu settings: under security "enable" su during boot, now reboot and supersu will be used for rooted apps instead of superuser

This is a great guide.... very easy to understand!
http://i.imgur.com/qrByUGN.jpg

Would this remove the knox bootloader so that you could install other roms?
I have a fever. And the only prescription is MORE COWBELL!

Worked like a charm, thanks for the guide. Only thing that I couldnt get to work was updating the supersu app in the play store, would it be possible to uninstall then reinstall to get the latest version or should I just leave well enough alone?
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thanks for the feedback...yes this does uninstall the knox, you're actually doing that as 1st part of the recovery menu process. as far as installing other roms, i just tweak my stock rom myself a bit and run a few rooted apps so i don't know if you can do the other roms.
also for the supersu issue, i've always had to update the app in the store the update the su binary and reboot, so yeah you can try installing it again via recovery menu and/or uninstall it manually and reinstall it with through the playstore and then attempt the su binary update, reboot and run a few rooted apps to check it...but i've never had the not updating issue, oh but i always did search for it in the playstore manually and not going to "my apps"

Will this method work for rooting the virgin mobile galaxy s3 L710?
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chaz411 said:
Will this method work for rooting the virgin mobile galaxy s3 L710?
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NO

goku2778 said:
NO
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Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. And as far as Knox bootloader, that cannot be removed, ever. What is being removed/disabled are the associated apps that go with Knox.
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goku2778 said:
thanks for the feedback...yes this does uninstall the knox, you're actually doing that as 1st part of the recovery menu process. as far as installing other roms, i just tweak my stock rom myself a bit and run a few rooted apps so i don't know if you can do the other roms.
also for the supersu issue, i've always had to update the app in the store the update the su binary and reboot, so yeah you can try installing it again via recovery menu and/or uninstall it manually and reinstall it with through the playstore and then attempt the su binary update, reboot and run a few rooted apps to check it...but i've never had the not updating issue, oh but i always did search for it in the playstore manually and not going to "my apps"
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Just FYI, version 1.65 is now several versions ago, most recent is 1.86 as of this writing, Chainfire has a thread here on XDA with links to a flashable zip for the newest version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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chaz411 said:
Will this method work for rooting the virgin mobile galaxy s3 L710?
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If you want to get better, Virgin Mobile-specific answers, go to Android Forums, there is a subforum dedicated to the rooted VM SGS3:
http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/

Mr. Struck said:
Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. [/URL]
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Maybe the op is not as informed or didn't want the responsibility of trying to support a device he does not own with this guide. So maybe that's why he responded no in the first place
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jbadboy2007 said:
Maybe the op is not as informed or didn't want the responsibility of trying to support a device he does not own with this guide. So maybe that's why he responded no in the first place
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Quite possible, but in that case "I don't know" would have been much better than a capitalized "no."

meant no harm by the NO but yeah as from what I've always seen it was for the sprint only. so if it in fact works, let me know and I'll add it in the initial part of the guide, along with the link posted for the update I gotta look at

Mr. Struck said:
Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. And as far as Knox bootloader, that cannot be removed, ever. What is being removed/disabled are the associated apps that go with Knox.
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Just FYI, version 1.65 is now several versions ago, most recent is 1.86 as of this writing, Chainfire has a thread here on XDA with links to a flashable zip for the newest version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
thanks, i checked it out and updated the zip file in the download link i posted...he still even said that the playstore updating method is the best route
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goku2778 said:
Mr. Struck said:
Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. And as far as Knox bootloader, that cannot be removed, ever. What is being removed/disabled are the associated apps that go with Knox.
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Just FYI, version 1.65 is now several versions ago, most recent is 1.86 as of this writing, Chainfire has a thread here on XDA with links to a flashable zip for the newest version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
thanks, i checked it out and updated the zip file in the download link i posted...he still even said that the playstore updating method is the best route
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Both methods should work. I find it is also good practice to save each download of the SuperSU .zip as they are released, just in case. His versions from 1.80 on are designed with Knox in mind, by the way, so I usually recommend that one as a good starting point if you go the route of letting Play Store do the update for you.
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goku2778 said:
meant no harm by the NO but yeah as from what I've always seen it was for the sprint only. so if it in fact works, let me know and I'll add it in the initial part of the guide, along with the link posted for the update I gotta look at
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Method you posted is the exact same as what VM and Boost do to root. Only point of clarification is that the step for disabling the Knox apps is only necessary for any user who accepted the OTA to 4.3; anyone coming from 4.1.2 would not need that step, in case one of those users sees this thread and method. Otherwise good job, I always prefer more hands-on rooting methods like this as opposed to one-click type options.
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I just ordered an S3 refurb. I'm coming from IOS, and I've got a couple of questions.
If I do an OTA update is the latest version 4.3? Also coming from IOS there were just simple one click apps to jailbreak. It seems rooting on Android is more complicated. Is there no just simple double click rooting app?

yes the latest is 4.3 and it really isn't that hard to do, the 1 click methods haven't really worked out for anyone but these methods always work best

Mr. Struck said:
goku2778 said:
Both methods should work. I find it is also good practice to save each download of the SuperSU .zip as they are released, just in case. His versions from 1.80 on are designed with Knox in mind, by the way, so I usually recommend that one as a good starting point if you go the route of letting Play Store do the update for you.
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Method you posted is the exact same as what VM and Boost do to root. Only point of clarification is that the step for disabling the Knox apps is only necessary for any user who accepted the OTA to 4.3; anyone coming from 4.1.2 would not need that step, in case one of those users sees this thread and method. Otherwise good job, I always prefer more hands-on rooting methods like this as opposed to one-click type options.
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thanks for that. well I just updated my guide a bit, but it is clearly stated for the users that this is for 4.3 OTA only so I'm gonna leave it as is but if anyone does ask that, now I know. I always preferred these methods as well, but when I finally updated to 4.3 from my rooted 4.1.2, I had to use like 3 different sites to collect the working files, mainly the custom recovery. also a lot missing steps like the debugging method, some custom recoveries I even used from guides wanted a password and couldn't find the files to install. once I found all the files that worked, took me 2 mins to do lol so I shared the ease......
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goku2778 said:
Mr. Struck said:
thanks for that. well I just updated my guide a bit, but it is clearly stated for the users that this is for 4.3 OTA only so I'm gonna leave it as is but if anyone does ask that, now I know. I always preferred these methods as well, but when I finally updated to 4.3 from my rooted 4.1.2, I had to use like 3 different sites to collect the working files, mainly the custom recovery. also a lot missing steps like the debugging method, some custom recoveries I even used from guides wanted a password and couldn't find the files to install. once I found all the files that worked, took me 2 mins to do lol so I shared the ease......
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Again, good job! I share your pain in trying to research all this kind of stuff and having to sort through a bunch of half-truths and misinformation. Definitely nice to have access to all necessary files from one OP, really hope this gets stickied so all can see what a simple solution you have posted!
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about to do 1 more update, I just discovered a "kinda" 1 click method using simply the recovery menu

Mave025 said:
I just ordered an S3 refurb. I'm coming from IOS, and I've got a couple of questions.
If I do an OTA update is the latest version 4.3? Also coming from IOS there were just simple one click apps to jailbreak. It seems rooting on Android is more complicated. Is there no just simple double click rooting app?
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i just added a way of basically doing this, but again this isn't hard, takes literally a few mins if you've rooted droids before

Awesome. Thank you guys for all of your feed back and input. I just wanted to do a double check because Sprint modle number is sph-l710 and virgin mobile modle number is exactly the same "sph-l710". I'm about to use this method I'll post back to verify so the op next time will have a different response to the question next time other just straight up "NO".
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P601/600 - Root / UnRoot Guide/ Recovery / And many more

P600/601 - ROOT / UNROOT GUIDE​
Summary
Root [step by step]
Install TWRP recovery [step by step]
Install Busy Box [step by step][root required]
How to unroot
Comming soon:
Flash stock kernel via Odin
Restoring your device to stock
More comming
Disclaimer:
This guide will be a kind of all-in-one reference for our devices since I can't find any similar guide like that. If you have any sugestion post in thread or send me a PM. This will trigger Knox!!!. Your warranty is void. After root there is no way back to knox count, I saw many people asking if knox can be preserved or restored, I can afirm if you dont change your motherboard you can't reset Knox count, because it's trigged by a physical part inside, it's a kind of fuse in processor that burn after you flash something not official. After you root you can't recive OTA updates, even if you unroot and restore to stock, because knox count will be trigged.
Root [step by step]
1 - Download [Look, download the cf auto root for your device]
Samsung Drivers
Odin 3.10
Cf-autoroot-P600
Cf-autoroot-P601
2 - Install Samsung USB Drivers
3 - Unzip Odin files and Cf-auto root at the same folder
4 - Put your device in download mode [power button + vol down + home] and press volume up after warning message.
5 - Connect your device using the original cable
6 - Go to odin folder and run odin as administrator
NOW BECAREFUL IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DOING YOU GOING TO BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
7 - In option section must be ticked JUST: auto-reboot and F.Reset Time
8 - Click on AP button and select the Cf-auto-root for your device
9 - Then Start
10 - Your device will reboot couple times and you are rooted with SuperSU.
Install TWRP Recovery [step by step]
1 - Donwload twrp (Choose one)
TWRP-2.6.3.3 (is the most stable one, thanks to 22sl22 to give me this information)
TWRP-2.7.1.1
TWRP-2.8.1
2 - Go your settings -> General -> About Phone -> Click five times on build number
3 - You have unlocked developers options and turn on
4 - Put your device in download mode [power button + vol down + home] and press volume up after warning message.
5 - Connect your device using the original cable
6 - Go to odin folder and run odin as administrator
7 - Click on AP and select twrp-recovery that you downloaded
8 - If the md5 check is ok, then press START
9 - Good you installed the twrp recovery
Install Busy Box [step by step][root required]
1 - Download and install Busybox on Rails from market
2 - Grant root access and then click on Install
How unroot (Thx to Orion116)
1 - Open SuperSU app and go to configuration tab
2 - Go to cleaning section
3 - Select "complete remove root"
4 - Confirm
Credits:
@Chainfire
@Orion116
 @22sl22
Thanks to Samsung and odindownload websites for the files

reserved for me

another reserve for future FAQ

Can you add link for TWRP 2.6.3.
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Orion116 said:
Can you add link for TWRP 2.6.3.
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Here,

Thank you someone was looking for that version of TWRP and couldn't find it. So I figured this would be a good place for me to send him.
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Orion116 said:
Thank you someone was looking for that version of TWRP and couldn't find it. So I figured this would be a good place for me to send him.
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I'm curious, why you wanted this version of recovery? Is it more stable than 2.8 version for our devices?

Erai Dev. said:
I'm curious, why you wanted this version of recovery? Is it more stable than 2.8 version for our devices?
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In some circumstances, yes. 2.6.3.3 is considered the most stable TWRP version because others have issues. Some people might not have issues on newer versions but a lot of people do, the most prominent issue is wiping cache, it gets stuck on most versions except for 2.6.3.3, that's why I still use that version as well :good:
If 2.8 works for you though then thats fine, it's just that 2.6.3.3 is the most stable

Erai Dev. said:
I'm curious, why you wanted this version of recovery? Is it more stable than 2.8 version for our devices?
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This is the thread I am referring to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2977061. So I figured having a more stable recovery was required. I use TWRP 2.8.1 my old s3 d2lte. It works fine there but for our tablet some have issues with anything newer the 2.6.3. That is why I requested that version.
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| After you root you can't recive OTA updates, even if you unroot and restore to stock, because knox count will be trigged. |
Fair warning, but, I rooted the device last December. I did a factory reset and flashed back to unrooted stock a couple months later. I have received three OTA updates since.
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mignone said:
| After you root you can't recive OTA updates, even if you unroot and restore to stock, because knox count will be trigged. |
Fair warning, but, I rooted the device last December. I did a factory reset and flashed back to unrooted stock a couple months later. I have received three OTA updates since.
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Flash updates firmware from Sammobile.Com with Obin?
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I m using 2.8.0 of twrp on my p601 and having no problems at all
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Bump for people looking for help.
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Does the cf-autoroot depend on the stock android version? Can I apply the autoroot for P600 to my Android 4.4.2 tablet?
Thanks, Thomas

murmlgrmpf said:
Does the cf-autoroot depend on the stock android version? Can I apply the autoroot for P600 to my Android 4.4.2 tablet?
Thanks, Thomas
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Download the newest version of CF-Autoroot for are device and try. It should work on any version of KK.
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Thanks, but do I need to install TWRP Recovery and busybox?
All I need is to get access to write and erase on the sd card. So do I still need to install twrp and busybox?.

rirawin said:
Thanks, but do I need to install TWRP Recovery and busybox?
All I need is to get access to write and erase on the sd card. So do I still need to install twrp and busybox?.
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Not if you don't want.
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Orion116 said:
Not if you don't want.
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Can I ask what are the benefits of installing twrp and busybox?

anyone please?

TWRP is a custom recovery that will let you flash custom ROM's
rirawin said:
anyone please?
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Or you can flash other files with it like custom versions of apps and interfaces, like Dark Google play store or even custom keyboards that might not be able to be installed normally.
BUSYBOX is an interface that allows UNIX commands to run inside the Android environment further enhancing the Super user capabilities. I hope this helps.