i'm about to root my galaxy S3 using mrRobinson's method.. and i want to know if backing up the phone's NV and data is necessary before i root it.
iranz said:
i'm about to root my galaxy S3 using mrRobinson's method.. and i want to know if backing up the phone's NV and data is necessary before i root it.
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Not necessary as in if you do not do it it will not work. It is optional you can do it if you want to or not up to you.
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I don't know why you wouldn't, it can't hurt anything and better safe than sorry, right?
kingston73 said:
I don't know why you wouldn't, it can't hurt anything and better safe than sorry, right?
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Exactly, plus it is only a about a 15 minute or less process.
ionic7 said:
Not necessary as in if you do not do it it will not work. It is optional you can do it if you want to or not up to you.
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cool.. thats what i originally thought.
kingston73 said:
I don't know why you wouldn't, it can't hurt anything and better safe than sorry, right?
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saldebot said:
Exactly, plus it is only a about a 15 minute or less process.?
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hi guys.. yeah i guess but everytime i try to backup my phone with this method i get an error. all the drivers are installed properly. but when i start the NV application for it to read my phone, it gives an error that it cant read it.. i dont get it. can anyone help?
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it is an amoled screen like my original one.. am i able to flash a recovery from my other phone? and can i use my titanium also? or just have to start from scratch?
thank you
xyojimbox said:
it is an amoled screen like my original one.. am i able to flash a recovery from my other phone? and can i use my titanium also? or just have to start from scratch?
thank you
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I personally haven't done it, but from what I understand you should be able to on both counts. Back up first, just to be safe.
setexascustoms said:
I personally haven't done it, but from what I understand you should be able to on both counts. Back up first, just to be safe.
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oh ok cool thank you
xyojimbox said:
oh ok cool thank you
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No problem, that's why we're here.
So i have a lot of experience with htc's, and my dad has a Desire HD he wants to root so he can use Ad-Blockers etc... SO i read the sticky, but does it wipe the phone? I don't see it mentioned anywhere... Also can i just keep him on the stock rom, because it mentions flashing a new rom etc. and i don't want to do that.
race55 said:
So i have a lot of experience with htc's, and my dad has a Desire HD he wants to root so he can use Ad-Blockers etc... SO i read the sticky, but does it wipe the phone? I don't see it mentioned anywhere... Also can i just keep him on the stock rom, because it mentions flashing a new rom etc. and i don't want to do that.
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He's on the latest official sense 3.0 btw. Phone comes from t-mobile but is unbranded.
race55 said:
So i have a lot of experience with htc's, and my dad has a Desire HD he wants to root so he can use Ad-Blockers etc... SO i read the sticky, but does it wipe the phone? I don't see it mentioned anywhere... Also can i just keep him on the stock rom, because it mentions flashing a new rom etc. and i don't want to do that.
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EDIT: forgot about downgrades.
race55 said:
He's on the latest official sense 3.0 btw. Phone comes from t-mobile but is unbranded.
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Yes it wipes as the aahk has to downgrade from that version
marsdta said:
Yes it wipes as the aahk has to downgrade from that version
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So no way to root without wiping? Is there a way to backup basically everything?
race55 said:
So no way to root without wiping? Is there a way to backup basically everything?
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Apps, yes. App data, no. At least not that I know of.
So i first backup, then the rest wil happen automatically with the toolkit? Or i need to downgrade manually?
race55 said:
So i first backup, then the rest wil happen automatically with the toolkit? Or i need to downgrade manually?
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AAHK comes with a very clear manual. That should all be covered in it.
According to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24601222&postcount=6254 It can be rooted without downgrading or losing everything.... Anyone can confirm this for me? Would try it myself but cannot risk messing up my dads phone..
race55 said:
According to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24601222&postcount=6254 It can be rooted without downgrading or losing everything.... Anyone can confirm this for me? Would try it myself but cannot risk messing up my dads phone..
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Is that for SuperOneClick? I believe that only works when you're already S-OFF.
bananagranola said:
Is that for SuperOneClick? I believe that only works when you're already S-OFF.
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Bollocks... So no rooting unfortunately
Sent from my Nexus One using xda app-developers app
Now we have US Tmobile T889. Where and how we can root this phone ?
In it's own forum once someone discovers the root and creates the forums.
Patients, it JSUT came out.
Also, I got the white and iPhone owners are jealous. They keep doing side-by-side comparison.
simplelife said:
Now we have US Tmobile T889. Where and how we can root this phone ?
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HAHA. I was going to ask the same question.
I didn't realize how big this phone was until I held it in my hands (coming for G-Nex), but the thing that caught me off guard was the sheer speed. This phone is freaking FAST. Had it for couple of hours and I love it!!!!
Now waiting for Root.
teshxx said:
HAHA. I was going to ask the same question.
I didn't realize how big this phone was until I held it in my hands (coming for G-Nex), but the thing that caught me off guard was the sheer speed. This phone is freaking FAST. Had it for couple of hours and I love it!!!!
Now waiting for Root.
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Heheheh.That's why i quit Iphone for awhile.Now waiting game...
simplelife said:
Heheheh.That's why i quit Iphone for awhile.Now waiting game...
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have you tried the root method for the n7100? should work for the t-mobile.
na7q said:
have you tried the root method for the n7100? should work for the t-mobile.
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No, i dont think so. I saw post in XDA user try to root his phone with no luck at all.( his note brick)
simplelife said:
No, i dont think so. I saw post in XDA user try to root his phone with no luck at all.( his note brick)
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did he try using CWM to install it? that's the best way to go about it. since CWM should universally work.
na7q said:
did he try using CWM to install it? that's the best way to go about it. since CWM should universally work.
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i wanna try but im too chicken
Root worked fine for me. Just be careful on roms.
Same Here
Tweezydak1d said:
i wanna try but im too chicken
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Yeah I am too scared too after reading that other guy's comments on how he bricked his phone....LAWD!!!!!!
luser01 said:
Root worked fine for me. Just be careful on roms.
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why? both phones have the EXACT same chipset. i'm pretty sure you can flash n7100 stock firmware on t-mobiles and it would work. the reason why previous phones were not inter-flashable was because of the differetn chipset used. both n7100 and t889 use the SAME exynos chip. this should be fun. I'm ging to buy an AT&T and flash the N7100 to get rid of the bloat.
thanks it worked like a charm
Tweezydak1d said:
i wanna try but im too chicken
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I believe you need root to install/use recovery.
Trying to root with the wrong procedure can (and did ) brick a phone. After root, flashing ROMs cannot brick a phone IF you ONLY flash from Recovery. If it doesn't work or even boot up - flash something else or restore backup.
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Tweezydak1d said:
thanks it worked like a charm
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What root method did you use please?
Thanks :laugh:
nycplayboy78 said:
What root method did you use please?
Thanks :laugh:
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Yes, it would be nice if a tmobile user would confirm the method they used. Want to root so I can get some titanium backups restored.
I can verify that root works with the toolkit on TMOUS SGH-T889. Selecting option 2, then option 4 [works on any build]. 5 minutes later, root and CWM.
JasonJoel said:
Yes, it would be nice if a tmobile user would confirm the method they used. Want to root so I can get some titanium backups restored.
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Would be nice to know if the root method is destructive as well (wipes user data)
I used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917564
JasonJoel said:
Yes, it would be nice if a tmobile user would confirm the method they used. Want to root so I can get some titanium backups restored.
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crazy talk said:
Would be nice to know if the root method is destructive as well (wipes user data)
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Confirming toolkit method is non-destructive.
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why? both phones have the EXACT same chipset. i'm pretty sure you can flash n7100 stock firmware on t-mobiles and it would work. the reason why previous phones were not inter-flashable was because of the differetn chipset used. both n7100 and t889 use the SAME exynos chip. this should be fun. I'm ging to buy an AT&T and flash the N7100 to get rid of the bloat.
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they are probably different radios. just because they are the same chipset doesn't mean things will work properly. if they have different radios. which they should. flashing the international will mess up your radio. (baseband, modem, etc)
Hi guys
Been a while since I've been on the forum.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 - Tmobile and tripped the knox protection.
The issue I'm having is that I keep on loosing root after reboot.
This is the specs of the phone as is:
Model - GT - I9505G
Android 4.4.2
Baseband - M919UVUEMK2
Kernel [email protected] #1
Build KOT49H.08.19.2014
My phone is acting funny (loosing signal, no satelite connection on gps) so I need to root again and install a new rom and kernel. maybe update the modem.
I'm using windows 8.
Please advice where to take it on the next step.
Thank you
Update to the NH7 bootloader. Or at least reflash the stock MK2 firmware and root with CF auto root
Kriptik210 said:
Update to the NH7 bootloader. Or at least reflash the stock MK2 firmware and root with CF auto root
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Thanks for your reply. As far as modem what should I be installing?
Planning to fallow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/nb4-to-nh7-firmware-upgrade-via-odin-t2880284
What ROM do you recommend?
Thanks!
gottijr said:
Hi guys
Been a while since I've been on the forum.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 - Tmobile and tripped the knox protection.
The issue I'm having is that I keep on loosing root after reboot.
This is the specs of the phone as is:
Model - GT - I9505G
Android 4.4.2
Baseband - M919UVUEMK2
Kernel [email protected] #1
Build KOT49H.08.19.2014
My phone is acting funny (loosing signal, no satelite connection on gps) so I need to root again and install a new rom and kernel. maybe update the modem.
I'm using windows 8.
Please advice where to take it on the next step.
Thank you
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You have a i9505G......You need firmware for that device. Not M919........
And what do you mean "loose root"? What method did you root with? I hope it was for the i9505G......
The Sickness said:
You have a i9505G......You need firmware for that device. Not M919........
And what do you mean "loose root"? What method did you root with? I hope it was for the i9505G......
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When I checked my phone now, looks like I have M919 Galaxy S4
Not sure, than maybe I've installed the wrong firmware?
Loosing root, meaning that I root the phone, than when I check it after a while is not rooted anymore.
I'll fallow this instructions and maybe that will fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/nb4-to-nh7-firmware-upgrade-via-odin-t2880284
gottijr said:
When I checked my phone now, looks like I have M919 Galaxy S4
Not sure, than maybe I've installed the wrong firmware?
Loosing root, meaning that I root the phone, than when I check it after a while is not rooted anymore.
I'll fallow this instructions and maybe that will fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile/help/nb4-to-nh7-firmware-upgrade-via-odin-t2880284
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How are you rooting? CF-Auto Root?
Yes I used Cf auto root
gottijr said:
Yes I used Cf auto root
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What you need to do is MAKE SURE you have the M919.
If indeed you do follow the guide from that you posted.
MAKE SURE CF-Auto Root is for the M919.......
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What you need to do is MAKE SURE you have the M919.
If indeed you do follow the guide from that you posted.
MAKE SURE CF-Auto Root is for the M919.......
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Cool. Will do so.
If the firmware showed different on the phone the hardware label model, does it mean that i've installed the wrong one in the past?
Thanks!
What is your model number? See mine?
The Sickness said:
What is your model number? See mine?
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The label on my phone says Model: M919 Galaxy S4
The reading from about device - is on my first post
Then follow that guide
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Then follow that guide
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what rom would you recommend to install after that?
thanks
gottijr said:
what rom would you recommend to install after that?
thanks
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I cant tell ya that bro......you gotta find the one YOU like.....
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I cant tell ya that bro......you gotta find the one YOU like.....
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fair enough!
If it's not too much of a secret, may I ask which one you like?
Thanks
gottijr said:
fair enough!
If it's not too much of a secret, may I ask which one you like?
Thanks
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Ummmm.....The ones I build......just search and you will see :silly:
The Sickness said:
Ummmm.....The ones I build......just search and you will see :silly:
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I was thinking to go with the other one ))
I fallowed the guide there and installed M919UVUFNH7_M919TMBFNH7_M919UVUFNH7_HOME.tar.md5
Now on start, was thinking to let the phone sit a little bit, but I am getting " Unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped" multiple times. Like a lot of times and I keep on hitting ok.
Any idea why? Is that ok?
Should I just move on np?
gottijr said:
I was thinking to go with the other one ))
I fallowed the guide there and installed M919UVUFNH7_M919TMBFNH7_M919UVUFNH7_HOME.tar.md5
Now on start, was thinking to let the phone sit a little bit, but I am getting " Unfortunately, the process android.process.acore has stopped" multiple times. Like a lot of times and I keep on hitting ok.
Any idea why? Is that ok?
Should I just move on np?
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What rom did you flash?
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What rom did you flash?
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Just finished fallowing this Guide
gottijr said:
Just finished fallowing this Guide
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Go into recovery and select factory reset. Reboot.
anyone else get the prompt to update the software? are you going to update?
Got it and did it 2 days ago
Same and same
probably too early to know, does anyone know if this update will affect root? coming from htc, i remember updates were frowned upon as they can make rooting more difficult.
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probably too early to know, does anyone know if this update will affect root? coming from htc, i remember updates were frowned upon as they can make rooting more difficult.
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Got phone few days ago and update popped up. I postponed it so its in my notification bar until someone confirms device can be rooted on update safely.
Sent from my SM-G920P using XDA Free mobile app
Now that I rooted my phone it will not let me update the phone.
skyheli said:
Now that I rooted my phone it will not let me update the phone.
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Yeah you have to flash the stock tars in Odin but they aren't available just yet.
skyheli said:
Now that I rooted my phone it will not let me update the phone.
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Did you root OCF?
boomer8403 said:
Did you root OCF?
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Yes I did. the battery drain is horrible. cant wait for a factory image. I will start from scratch again.
skyheli said:
Yes I did. the battery drain is horrible. cant wait for a factory image. I will start from scratch again.
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Awesome! Please for the love of God tell me which version you used from Chainfire since I can't find a solid answer anywhere. Thanks bro.
boomer8403 said:
Awesome! Please for the love of God tell me which version you used from Chainfire since I can't find a solid answer anywhere. Thanks bro.
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below is the link I used. The battery drain is bad but manageable. I think it puts the wrong recovery on the phone, but it does root the phone. I was able to use titanium again :highfive:
http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF...Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip
skyheli said:
below is the link I used. The battery drain is bad but manageable. I think it puts the wrong recovery on the phone, but it does root the phone. I was able to use titanium again :highfive:
http://download.chainfire.eu/731/CF...Auto-Root-zerofltetmo-zerofltetmo-smg920t.zip
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We're you able to use TWRP after rooting this way?
boomer8403 said:
We're you able to use TWRP after rooting this way?
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I have not loaded TWRP yet !
skyheli said:
I have not loaded TWRP yet !
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Sorry for all the questions but which version of ODIN did you use? This is my first Samsung device.
boomer8403 said:
Sorry for all the questions but which version of ODIN did you use? This is my first Samsung device.
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The Odin you need is in the Zip file.