[Q] Can't root after updating to Jellybean - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

I've been working all day to try and root my AT&T SGH-I747, but I keep running into roadblocks with Odin. It gets stuck at <ID:0/004>aboot.mbn, and I can't get any further. Am I doing something wrong?

sanderlebau said:
I've been working all day to try and root my AT&T SGH-I747, but I keep running into roadblocks with Odin. It gets stuck at <ID:0/004>aboot.mbn, and I can't get any further. Am I doing something wrong?
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Which method are you trying to root with?

24680 said:
Which method are you trying to root with?
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I'm using the guide here, substituting the AT&T rom for the Rogers one.

sanderlebau said:
I'm using the guide here, substituting the AT&T rom for the Rogers one.
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I have never used this method but it sounds like you might of forgot to extract the file you downloaded.

24680 said:
I have never used this method but it sounds like you might of forgot to extract the file you downloaded.
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No, I extracted it. The file is "root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5".

sanderlebau said:
No, I extracted it. The file is "root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5".
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Maybe file corrupted... could try redownloading it

24680 said:
Maybe file corrupted... could try redownloading it
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Just redownloaded it from a different mirror, still having the same problem.

Im really running out of ideas for you... i have ran into same kinda problems but easy got around it.
You do have odin 307+ and updated S3 drivers?
If you have another data, could try that.
You could try different usb port.
I always reboot computer befor i flash.
i really hope that helps you

Just follow the root guide for our phones in the stickies.... Why a Roger rom?
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I would suggest to try the method in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Also, make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone, as it has an 11 pin connector instead of the 5 pin. Hope this helps.

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Help - Softbricked Phone

Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom, and not being able to restore my nandroidbackup any help?
T3hBraveBoss said:
Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom, and not being able to restore my nandroidbackup any help?
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Can you get into download mode?
T3hBraveBoss said:
Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom, and not being able to restore my nandroidbackup any help?
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When I did this, I had to ODIN the stock .tar file back on to fix it. I could still get into download mode, but not CWM
Go here and get ODIN(if you don't already have it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Go here for your stock ROM(I hope you remember which you were on)
EDIT - you're on a Canadian model, not sure if the stock file is the same as the AT&T version but if it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737848
When I did it, all my apps and everything was still there, but I had to redo the root and reinstall CWM again.
nest75068 said:
When I did this, I had to ODIN the stock .tar file back on to fix it. I could still get into download mode, but not CWM
Go here and get ODIN(if you don't already have it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Go here for your stock ROM(I hope you remember which you were on)
EDIT - you're on BELL
When I did it, all my apps and everything was still there, but I had to redo the root and reinstall CWM again.
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I can go into clockworkmod recovery, and when I attemped to restore from my back up it fails
T3hBraveBoss said:
I can go into clockworkmod recovery, and when I attemped to restore from my back up it fails
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The only thing I can assume is you have a bad backup. I would recommend starting over then
nest75068 said:
The only thing I can assume is you have a bad backup. I would recommend starting over then
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I think its becuase when I flashed the rom the kernel changed
so what do I do at this moment
T3hBraveBoss said:
I think its becuase when I flashed the rom the kernel changed
so what do I do at this moment
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Go back to stock, find your stock .tar firmware and install through ODIN
nest75068 said:
Go back to stock, find your stock .tar firmware and install through ODIN
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like the same file i used to root my phone?
T3hBraveBoss said:
like the same file i used to root my phone?
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No, the firmware straight from Samsung, the original firmware that the phone shipped with.
nest75068 said:
No, the firmware straight from Samsung, the original firmware that the phone shipped with.
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can you link me towards it
T3hBraveBoss said:
can you link me towards it
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You should be able to find it on samsung-updates. Here is a link.
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SGH-I747M
T3hBraveBoss said:
can you link me towards it
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Wht is your model #?
See what happens when you multi task at work while trying to read post on XDA hahaha, just realized you can't go to settings.
Look under the battery at your model #. I feel like a tool just now.
nest75068 said:
Wht is your model #?
See what happens when you multi task at work while trying to read post on XDA hahaha, just realized you can't go to settings.
Look under the battery at your model #. I feel like a tool just now.
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I found it, I am downloading the stock rom for i747m
this would be the proper guide per say
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-unroot/how-to-unroot-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
T3hBraveBoss said:
I found it, I am downloading the stock rom for i747m
this would be the proper guide per say
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-unroot/how-to-unroot-att-galaxy-s3-sgh-i747/
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:good:
Yep those are the steps
nest75068 said:
:good:
Yep those are the steps
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yeah, i fixed everything restored with my nandroid backup. not flashing roms anymore... I dont think its worth the trouble
T3hBraveBoss said:
yeah, i fixed everything restored with my nandroid backup. not flashing roms anymore... I dont think its worth the trouble
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I just switched over from iOS and found the guides on here were easy to follow and didn't have any issues . Getting the right downloads is probably the key
And what do you mean by "Phone will not fully boot after flashing a rom" How far does it go when booting and what happens?
Just boot screen doesn't fully boot
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T3hBraveBoss said:
yeah, i fixed everything restored with my nandroid backup. not flashing roms anymore... I dont think its worth the trouble
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It is worth the trouble if...
A. You know what you are doing.
B. You read and research.
C. You know how to recover in the event something goes wrong.
Flashing isn't for everyone. Even if you follow directions things can still go wrong in rare situations. That's just the nature of flashing.
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[Q] Why Can't I Use Custom Roms

Every time i install any of the custom rom on my Hong Kong GT-N7105; the screen flickers on the Samsung intro screen and then it goes dark. If I press the buttons a few times it'll finally come on, but it does it every reboot. It also doesn't recognize the SD card and corrupts it. I'll finally get aggravated & go back to stock. What can I do different?
Another question. Why do I have to wipe & reset settings every time before it will reboot on stock after I install it with Odin?
I got an answer 4 u bro. Dont root it again and stop doing it, ok. If u don't know what you doing, then don't do it. It's 4 your own good peace-out
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
Well, that's about what I decided to do. I don't like stock 4.1.1 looking like Gingerbread. I sure had a lot better luck doing my Note 1 that is when i stayed away from the D2att Roms.
Make sure you are installing a custom rom for the N7105 because the roms for the N7100 don't work on the N7105.
colint3 said:
Make sure you are installing a custom rom for the N7105 because the roms for the N7100 don't work on the N7105.
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I try to use ones that have t0lte in the file name.
I have the same issue like yours few days ago but i manage to solve it. The problem lies with the root file. May i know what file did you use to root your phone? I use cf-auto-note2 on my N7100 but after changing it to CWM.... it works like charm. Do try it out.
Previously... after root or flash custom rom, my screen flickered. After changing to the right root file.... it is solved 100%
ahkiongkc said:
I have the same issue like yours few days ago but i manage to solve it. The problem lies with the root file. May i know what file did you use to root your phone? I use cf-auto-note2 on my N7100 but after changing it to CWM.... it works like charm. Do try it out.
Previously... after root or flash custom rom, my screen flickered. After changing to the right root file.... it is solved 100%
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Sorry, I just now saw your response. I use the SuperSU 0.99 root file in the Note 2 Tool kit. There's a Superuser 3.1.3 but it wouldn't install. I'll look for & try the one you suggested. Thanks...
sholsten said:
Sorry, I just now saw your response. I use the SuperSU 0.99 root file in the Note 2 Tool kit. There's a Superuser 3.1.3 but it wouldn't install. I'll look for & try the one you suggested. Thanks...
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Glad if i really can help. Do let me know the update once flash it. You can take a look at this... http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/15/ho...overy-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte-n7105/
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Glad if i really can help. Do let me know the update once flash it. You can take a look at this... http://theunlockr.com/2013/01/15/ho...overy-on-the-samsung-galaxy-note-2-lte-n7105/
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i just found & ran the CF Auto Root you suggested. It loaded fine, but I tried the Paranoid JB Rom and it still crashed. So, I'm back to square one.
sholsten said:
i just found & ran the CF Auto Root you suggested. It loaded fine, but I tried the Paranoid JB Rom and it still crashed. So, I'm back to square one.
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Do not use CF Auto Root. I used that before and it crashed too. Look for CWM Recovery.
ahkiongkc said:
Do not use CF Auto Root. I used that before and it crashed too. Look for CWM Recovery.
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Oh OK. I read your response wrong. I'll try that after I take a Science test. Thanks again.
sholsten said:
i just found & ran the CF Auto Root you suggested. It loaded fine, but I tried the Paranoid JB Rom and it still crashed. So, I'm back to square one.
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sholsten said:
Oh OK. I read your response wrong. I'll try that after I take a Science test. Thanks again.
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You are welcome =DD Glad if i can help.
Is the Touch CWM good to use for this?
sholsten said:
Is the Touch CWM good to use for this?
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You are using Odin to root your phone right?
ahkiongkc said:
You are using Odin to root your phone right?
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Yes, I use the Toolkit which in turn uses Odin.
sholsten said:
Is the Touch CWM good to use for this?
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sholsten said:
Yes, I use the Toolkit which in turn uses Odin.
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I never try the touch based CWM but it should be good to go. Try it and Good Luck =DD
Well, I tried to install the Paranoid JB again and it flickered on the boot again and goes black. I couldn't wake it up til I reinstalled stock again. I may just have to bite the bullet and run stock.

Need Stock Rom

I had a backup of stock before root but when i tried to back up to it today it gave me a md5 mismatch so i couldnt back up to it. From what I seen in beaups thread that I need to be on a stock rom and stock kernal for his s-off method to work. Is there a stock rom that I could flash to use the s-off method?
I'd like this answered as well. I think andy's stock rom near the bottom of the page works, but I haven't had a confirmation yet. Also wondering if odex versus deodexed versions matter.
Same boat im in just waiting for somebody to say which one we can use when we are already rooted and unlocked. I dont know how my md5's mismatched on my stock before root backup but I can't go back to it so Im kinda stuck here until we get a answer.
Aggies1288 said:
Same boat im in just waiting for somebody to say which one we can use when we are already rooted and unlocked. I dont know how my md5's mismatched on my stock before root backup but I can't go back to it so Im kinda stuck here until we get a answer.
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Just heard andy's bonestock works trying it myself to confirm.
EDIT: Downloading the 1.1 download not the newest. Under old downloads. I would think the more stock the better.
cstrife999 said:
Just heard andy's bonestock works trying it myself to confirm.
EDIT: Downloading the 1.1 download not the newest. Under old downloads. I would think the more stock the better.
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Just tried v1.0a..... No dice.
I'd test 1.1 but for some reason it won't let me copy the zip over to my phone... Keeps saying the device has stopped working or has been disconnected. Tried many different USB ports.... Going to have to bluetooth it which is going to take even more time...
cstrife999 said:
I'd test 1.1 but for some reason it won't let me copy the zip over to my phone... Keeps saying the device has stopped working or has been disconnected. Tried many different USB ports.... Going to have to bluetooth it which is going to take even more time...
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Im downloading 1.1 now. Ill get back with y'all on how it went.
Aggies1288 said:
Im downloading 1.1 now. Ill get back with y'all on how it went.
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I found VZW_Stock_Rooted_deodex from Andy
Trying that now..
mcampos7 said:
I found VZW_Stock_Rooted_deodex from Andy
Trying that now..
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This is what I've been on since launch day. Curious if this will work.
m4rk0358 said:
This is what I've been on since launch day. Curious if this will work.
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Actually I'm having more problems with this than I did trying it on 1.0a and NOS...
I'm trying to find my nandroid of stock rooted but I think it was on a drive that failed.
Linux boot, next???
mcampos7 said:
Actually I'm having more problems with this than I did trying it on 1.0a and NOS...
I'm trying to find my nandroid of stock rooted but I think it was on a drive that failed.
Linux boot, next???
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Yea i got made fun of when using that lol...
SUPER MEGA ULTIMATE DISCLAIMER: IIRC = IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THIS DOESN'T WORK/SCREWS UP YOUR DEVICE/BRICKS/ETC. YOU ARE WARNED. THIS WORKED FOR ME IN THE PAST WITH MY GALAXY NEXUS BACKUPS USING CWMTOUCH 6.0.3.6 AND 6.0.4.3.
YOU ARE WARNED.
I HAVE NEVER USED TWRP FOR BACKUPS. IT IS A MERE SUGGESTION THAT THIS METHOD WILL WORK WITH SIMILAR RESULTS. I HAVE NEVER BROWSED A BACKUP FOR TWRP. ANY ATTEMPT YOU MAKE USING A TWRP BACKUP IS OF YOUR OWN COGNIZANCE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
YOU ARE WARNED.
YOU ARE WARNED.
IIRC: If you have an md5 mismatch while trying to restore in a recovery, try this process:
IF YOU HAVE A BACKUP I HIGHLY SUGGEST STORING THE BACKUP FILE ON YOUR DESKTOP JUST IN CASE!!!!
Boot into whatever ROM you're on ATM.
Browse to your ClockworkMod (or TWRP backup must have an accessible folder for it's backups) using a Root file explorer, which I happen to use "Root Explorer" and open the backup file you just made.
Inside of that will be a nandroid.md5.
Delete that file and reboot into recovery, and try restoring again.
SUPER MEGA ULTIMATE DISCLAIMER: IIRC = IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THIS DOESN'T WORK/SCREWS UP YOUR DEVICE/BRICKS/ETC. YOU ARE WARNED. THIS WORKED FOR ME IN THE PAST WITH MY GALAXY NEXUS BACKUPS USING CWMTOUCH 6.0.3.6 AND 6.0.4.3.
YOU ARE WARNED.
YOU ARE WARNED.
YOU ARE WARNED.
This method did work for me several times on several backups, but root and S-Off being so new, I cannot attest that it works for the One. YOU ARE WARNED**!!
cstrife999 said:
Yea i got made fun of when using that lol...
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For using what? Linux? NOS?
mcampos7 said:
For using what? Linux? NOS?
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The sojo app called my issues dumb lol. It's hard to get frustrated when humor is involved with the errors.
cstrife999 said:
The sojo app called my issues dumb lol. It's hard to get frustrated when humor is involved with the errors.
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Looks like we may have to flash the boot.img that they are talking about in the s-off thread anybody have a guide for doing that?
I take it nobody tried deleting the nandroid.md5?
rmaccamr said:
I take it nobody tried deleting the nandroid.md5?
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I just tried looking for where the nandroid file was. I went to my sdcard on root explorer then to clockworkmod and didn't find any of my backups there. Is there another spot that i need to look in to do that?
Aggies1288 said:
I just tried looking for where the nandroid file was. I went to my sdcard on root explorer then to clockworkmod and didn't find any of my backups there. Is there another spot that i need to look in to do that?
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If using CWM, they will be under the /data/clockworkmod/backup directory, not /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup.
I tried the odex stock rom, but it won't flash... Anybody have this issue?
santod040 said:
If using CWM, they will be under the /data/clockworkmod/backup directory, not /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup.
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Ok i found it it was under /data/media/clockworkmod/backup but i dont see any files inside of that that are a md5 file im going to look in the data.ext4.tar file and the system.ext4.tar.a. Does any of those ring a bell? i see the boot.img, data.ext4.tar.a, recovery.img, system.ext4.tar.a, and system.ext4.tar.b. Thats all the files inside the backup i made before i rooted.

Trying to root P930 from Bell and failing miserably :(

Hi!
I've been trying to root the LG P930 from Bell for the last couple of days, and I've tried essentially all the guides and nothing works
It's running 4.0.4 and s/w version is LG-P930-V20e-Jul-22-2012.
I'm at wits end now, trying to root it!
I tried the latest Framaroot, it didn't work, I also tried the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v33" method, and that kept getting an error along the lines as "couldn't find ric" folder. Another common one I tried, where I had to copy "LG_SystemBackupTest.apk" and then reboot, etc kept getting an error where it was permission denied copying superuser and busybox.
Does anyone have any suggestions on what else I can try??
Thanks!
Did you try Matman's unbricking guide? I don't think there is any way to root unless you go through the unbrick process.
audit13 said:
Did you try Matman's unbricking guide? I don't think there is any way to root unless you go through the unbrick process.
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I haven't tried that yet, but I guess I will try that! I thought these other ways would work, but oh well! Thanks for the tip, I'll report back if it works/doesn't work :good:
angelus360 said:
I haven't tried that yet, but I guess I will try that! I thought these other ways would work, but oh well! Thanks for the tip, I'll report back if it works/doesn't work :good:
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I believe you need to revert back to GB in order to unlock the bootloader and get root access which the unbrick process requires.
I highly recommend using a WinXP x86 machine if possible. I didn't have much luck with x64 machines.
audit13 said:
I believe you need to revert back to GB in order to unlock the bootloader and get root access which the unbrick process requires.
I highly recommend using a WinXP x86 machine if possible. I didn't have much luck with x64 machines.
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Sounds good! Is this the unbricking guide you mentioned? There seems to be a few on the forum!
Thanks!
angelus360 said:
Sounds good! Is this the unbricking guide you mentioned? There seems to be a few on the forum!
Thanks!
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This is the one I used on 3 different Bell P930 phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709
Is your phone unlocked? If not, it might be best to unlock it first, then install a custom rom. With a custom rom, you may not always get the prompt to enter a network unlock code.
audit13 said:
This is the one I used on 3 different Bell P930 phones: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784709
Is your phone unlocked? If not, it might be best to unlock it first, then install a custom rom. With a custom rom, you may not always get the prompt to enter a network unlock code.
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Yep, it is unlocked already...I'm gonna try this out tonight, internet is a bit slow here to download :good:
angelus360 said:
Yep, it is unlocked already...I'm gonna try this out tonight, internet is a bit slow here to download :good:
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This guide worked for me great http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
And that was my first time rooting a phone so I guarantee you this one also works and you don't have to type cmd commands, have a quick read and decide which one to use. In the end both methods will have your phone rooted.
Truepeace said:
This guide worked for me great http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645
And that was my first time rooting a phone so I guarantee you this one also works and you don't have to type cmd commands, have a quick read and decide which one to use. In the end both methods will have your phone rooted.
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So I tried the Hereric method and I'm getting stuck on Step 7:
7 - Run TPSparkyRoot.bat, following the instructions in the window.
When I run the bat, it gets this error: cannot create /data/local.prop Permission denied
Any ideas?
angelus360 said:
So I tried the Hereric method and I'm getting stuck on Step 7:
7 - Run TPSparkyRoot.bat, following the instructions in the window.
When I run the bat, it gets this error: cannot create /data/local.prop Permission denied
Any ideas?
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Try the method here under JB ROOTING. Works for me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Also I have a new way of installing cam so you don't need to follow Hereric's guide. I have the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598278
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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Try the method here under JB ROOTING. Works for me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Also I have a new way of installing cam so you don't need to follow Hereric's guide. I have the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598278
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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Hey Swetnes, thanks! The first link doesn't seem to goto anything?
angelus360 said:
Hey Swetnes, thanks! The first link doesn't seem to goto anything?
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Ah, so I found it, but it says its for SU640 only? Not for P930?
angelus360 said:
Ah, so I found it, but it says its for SU640 only? Not for P930?
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As long as its the root file it's ok. DO NOT use the cwm link it might brick your phone. Use the one from my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598278
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
Swetnes said:
As long as its the root file it's ok. DO NOT use the cwm link it might brick your phone. Use the one from my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2598278
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app
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I tried that method as well and it also has the permission denied error...I'm gonna give up soon I think, nothing works!
angelus360 said:
I tried that method as well and it also has the permission denied error...I'm gonna give up soon I think, nothing works!
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Try uninstalling the LG drivers. Reboot the computer then reinstall, then reboot. After that use the LG mobile support tool to update the phone back to v20e. Then try the root method again. Just remember to follow the steps precisely.
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angelus360 said:
So I tried the Hereric method and I'm getting stuck on Step 7:
7 - Run TPSparkyRoot.bat, following the instructions in the window.
When I run the bat, it gets this error: cannot create /data/local.prop Permission denied
Any ideas?
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Try running the CMD as administrator, I have done 3 times the hereric method and it worked.
So in the end, I managed to root, yay!!
It ended up being because of my computer it seems. I was using a macbook pro with windows on it, and it seemed to just not work. The minute I tried another PC, the hereric method worked on the first try basically
The only issue im having now is, finding a proper ROM. The Avatar ROM works, but it keeps crashing randomly for some reason, no matter the version I try
I've rooted my Bell P930 using this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044645 ... i was failing using windows 7, but succeeded using WINDOWS XP.
EDIT: nevermind, i just read your above post, bleeeeh =) as for you crashes, i dont really know avatar, but FULL WIPE before flashing a ROM is recommended in my experience.
FULL WIPE:
Factory reset, wipe system, wipe dache, wipe dalvik.
Flash ROM, flash gapps, reboot .... if that doesnt work you might want to try another ROM, CM10.1.3 is pretty much to more stable of all, personnaly im using CM11, not having any issues other than my phone slows down when battery is running out, still in developement.
angelus360 said:
So in the end, I managed to root, yay!!
It ended up being because of my computer it seems. I was using a macbook pro with windows on it, and it seemed to just not work. The minute I tried another PC, the hereric method worked on the first try basically
The only issue im having now is, finding a proper ROM. The Avatar ROM works, but it keeps crashing randomly for some reason, no matter the version I try
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Congrats mate I suggest you flash one of the most popular roms the Cyanogenmod 10.1.3 (stable) which is equivalent to the stock android version 4.2.2
Unless you want to try the nightly (not stable) version of cyanogenmod 11 which refers to android kitkat.
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=p930
And I recommend flashing also the WIND kernel, very friendly kernel for the battery and for the CPU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119976
Don't forget to wipe your phone before flashing the custom ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1926754
Just wanted to post a quick thanks to audit13, Truepeace, Swetnes and just1nsama for their help in getting this to finalllly work for me. I'm super happy that this phone is far more useful (and speedy) than before! I really appreciate it guys! :victory:

Please help me! Phone wont boot up and restoring in twrp fails

I was trying to install viper4android and it got out of hand. i decided to factory reset then restore a backup i had made earlier, when i try to do this it says it failed and then It asks me if i want to install supersu but i already have it installed so i put no. Also when i try to reboot it says Set Warranty Bit: kernel on the top right. What can i do? everytime i try to reboot it gets stuck there. Also on a possibly unrelated note the backup was compressed when i made it, do i need to decompress the file?
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IMessedUp said:
I was trying to install viper4android and it got out of hand. i decided to factory reset then restore a backup i had made earlier, when i try to do this it says it failed and then It asks me if i want to install supersu but i already have it installed so i put no. Also when i try to reboot it says Set Warranty Bit: kernel on the top right. What can i do? everytime i try to reboot it gets stuck there. Also on a possibly unrelated note the backup was compressed when i made it, do i need to decompress the file?
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u gotta brick bro...time to buy another note 4
clownberg said:
u gotta brick bro...time to buy another note 4
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i sure hope not....
Have you just tried flashing the stock tar via odin and starting back off fresh?
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Tahde said:
Have you just tried flashing the stock tar via odin and starting back off fresh?
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This will work. Download the stock tar from: http://www.shabbypenguin.com/getdownload.php?file=Sprint_Note_4-trltespr/Stock-NIE/N910PVPU1ANIE_N910PSPT1ANIE_SPR.zip
Get into download mode and use odin. You will be fine.
Thanks guys, this is my first Samsung phone it is very different from htc phones. So once the file is done downloading do i put the file in the AP slot and flash via odin?
Also will i need root again?
IMessedUp said:
Also will i need root again?
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Yes, you will need to root again. Once you flash, you will be back stock as if you just got from store.
Without looking, Im pretty sure its AP.
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Tahde said:
Yes, you will need to root again. Once you flash, you will be back stock as if you just got from store.
Without looking, Im pretty sure its AP.
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Ok thank you very much for the speedy replies. Another question sorry, the file is a zip, do i extract it? because the zip is not showing up.
IMessedUp said:
Ok thank you very much for the speedy replies. Another question sorry, the file is a zip, do i extract it? because the zip is not showing up.
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Yes. Unzip. You should find the tar file after extracted.
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i only found a md5 file is that okay?
IMessedUp said:
i only found a md5 file is that okay?
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So we are clear. Your talking about that N4 stock NIE file correct? If so, yes. Should be tar.md5.
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Tahde said:
So we are clear. Your talking about that N4 stock NIE file correct? If so, yes. Should be tar.md5.
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The one from the penguin site. It does say tar.md5 i didnt read the whole thing . Thanks a bunch again for you time, that one dude scared me a bit when he said it got bricked
IMessedUp said:
The one from the penguin site. It does say tar.md5 i didnt read the whole thing . Thanks a bunch again for you time, that one dude scared me a bit when he said it got bricked
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Should be good to go. Just put in download mode (as looneytunes said earlier), connect device as well as inserting tar file in correct slot. Should work just fine. Please post back with results. Just want to make sure your good.
Did you check MD5? I find habit of doing so now to ensure its a good download.
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It worked! Back to normal,and I know i said this millions of times now but thanks again!
IMessedUp said:
It worked! Back to normal,and I know i said this millions of times now but thanks again!
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Good deal. Just glad your back up and running.
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IMessedUp said:
It worked! Back to normal,and I know i said this millions of times now but thanks again!
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It's kinda really hard to permanently brick these phones. As long as you can get to download mode you can usually get back with odin.

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