Hi, I currently have a rooted Captivate and I'm running stock firmware on my phone. I have several questions if some could help me out that would be great.
Is it is possible to get the official Froyo update if your phone is rooted?
Also if it isn't possible, if I do a factory reset will it unroot my phone?
My friend was the who rooted my phone for me and I don't recall what he used to root it. So IF I can't get the update while rooted and doing a factory reset doesn't remove the root, how can I unroot my phone and do I need to know the specific way my friend rooted it?
I dont think, root with do anything against upgrading your phone using Keis mini....formatting or deleting any chache wont unroot your phone...
but to be on safer side
Use this to unroot...just put ur phone on debugging by going to settings>>applications>>development>>uSB debugging on
click on the link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
download the software as per ur computer (Mac or Windows) Extract it...an plug the phone with computer...and just click unroot...it will do the rest...
i tested with one of my captivates when 2.2 was released.
i rooted and unlocked the phone
then i updated to 2.2 through kies
no problems at all
Pirateghost said:
i tested with one of my captivates when 2.2 was released.
i rooted and unlocked the phone
then i updated to 2.2 through kies
no problems at all
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how do u unlock stock 2.2
Custom Recovery Removal?
viny2cool said:
I dont think, root with do anything against upgrading your phone using Keis mini....formatting or deleting any chache wont unroot your phone...
but to be on safer side
Use this to unroot...just put ur phone on debugging by going to settings>>applications>>development>>uSB debugging on
click on the link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
download the software as per ur computer (Mac or Windows) Extract it...an plug the phone with computer...and just click unroot...it will do the rest...
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Will unrooting also remove the custom Clockwork Recovery? If not, does anyone know how to remove it? Thanks!
viny2cool said:
how do u unlock stock 2.2
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What do you mean by unlock 2.2? Like a custom Rom?
jervill said:
Will unrooting also remove the custom Clockwork Recovery? If not, does anyone know how to remove it? Thanks!
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When you unroot you should not have the option to go into cwr, seeing how you need root permissions to do so.
viny2cool said:
how do u unlock stock 2.2
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not sure. i havent received a stock 2.2 in my inventory yet. i will try and get one
jervill said:
Will unrooting also remove the custom Clockwork Recovery? If not, does anyone know how to remove it? Thanks!
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no. Clockworkrecovery is simply an update.zip on your sdcard and does NOT require root at all, just reboot to recovery and reinstall packages....that will boot you into clockwork
iwontletme said:
What do you mean by unlock 2.2? Like a custom Rom?
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unlock as in have the ability to use any SIM card from other carriers in your phone
iwontletme said:
When you unroot you should not have the option to go into cwr, seeing how you need root permissions to do so.
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wrong. see response above
Pirateghost said:
no. Clockworkrecovery is simply an update.zip on your sdcard and does NOT require root at all, just reboot to recovery and reinstall packages....that will boot you into clockwork
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so u mean i can flash Clockworkrecovery.zip on stock unrooted phone...and i can get clock work recovery to flash custom roms?
viny2cool said:
so u mean i can flash Clockworkrecovery.zip on stock unrooted phone...and i can get clock work recovery to flash custom roms?
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absolutely. clockwork recovery is done without being in the OS....so it does NOT require root access
when you install rom manager on a samsung galaxy s phone, and click on the flash clockwork mod, it puts the update.zip file on the sdcard. once you reboot to regular recovery (3 button), just click reinstall packages, it will reboot back into stock recovery. click reinstall packages again and it will kick you right into clockwork recovery.....has nothing to do with root
Pirateghost said:
absolutely. clockwork recovery is done without being in the OS....so it does NOT require root access
when you install rom manager on a samsung galaxy s phone, and click on the flash clockwork mod, it puts the update.zip file on the sdcard. once you reboot to regular recovery (3 button), just click reinstall packages, it will reboot back into stock recovery. click reinstall packages again and it will kick you right into clockwork recovery.....has nothing to do with root
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that makes sense....so i learned something new again...will do that in my next replacement cappy....
Pirateghost said:
no. Clockworkrecovery is simply an update.zip on your sdcard and does NOT require root at all, just reboot to recovery and reinstall packages....that will boot you into clockwork
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but if that is the case then why does my phone always boot into clockwork recovery, even after deleting update.zip? i did flashed it exactly as you said - that option in rom manager and then two times from the stock recovery. but now i can't seem to get rid of it any more.
though i have read that it is included in some kernels? and i did flash serendipity, could that be the reason that i can't get into stock recovery?
notthere said:
but if that is the case then why does my phone always boot into clockwork recovery, even after deleting update.zip? i did flashed it exactly as you said - that option in rom manager and then two times from the stock recovery. but now i can't seem to get rid of it any more.
though i have read that it is included in some kernels? and i did flash serendipity, could that be the reason that i can't get into stock recovery?
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thats exactly why...its included with the custom kernel you are running....
and here i thought recovery was part of the bootloader and something that does not (usually) get replaced. if you could explain how these things are separated (i have my theories but i'd love to know how it actually works ) that would be great, otherwise i'm simply relieved that i am still able to have my phone repaired on warranty if i ever have to
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I searched and read through some of the threads and really didn't find a conclusive answer to what I am looking for. So I decided to create a new thread.
My question is: Is there any way to root the N1 that has Stock FRF91? I'm not a noob in rooting, just wanted to make sure. I don't really care about unlocking the bootloader (warranty isn't an issue for me).
Can I just use the fastboot oem unlock command to unlock bootloader then install the custom recovery and install custom roms? Or is there a new method to rooting Stock FRF91 currently.
Thanks
Yes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715798
You're welcome. Get familiar with the search tool.
Frankenstooge said:
Yes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715798
You're welcome. Get familiar with the search tool.
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The instructions in that link wont work for stock FRF91 with stock recovery. I couldnt get the Amon recovery to load onto my phone in order to flash the root. I have tried to ADB it 5 times and each time it says successful, but when i go into recovery all i get is the android with the !.
By all means OP, you can try this and if you get it to work, let me know what you did. I tried 5 times and couldnt get it to work.
my bootloader is unlocked also.
ecapox said:
The instructions in that link wont work for stock FRF91 with stock recovery. I couldnt get the Amon recovery to load onto my phone in order to flash the root. I have tried to ADB it 5 times and each time it says successful, but when i go into recovery all i get is the android with the !.
By all means OP, you can try this and if you get it to work, let me know what you did. I tried 5 times and couldnt get it to work.
my bootloader is unlocked also.
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after you pushed custom recovery, did you press Volume Down button while rebooting to go directly into recovery? because after you install custom recovery and let the phone reboot, the stock recovery will remain; you should try to go into recovery immediately after pushing the amon ra recovery without letting the phone boot up
let me know if that works
What is the method for rooting "without using SDK tools"? There are emulator apps in the market but they refuse to work without super user permissions? I have stock frf91 and looking for a way to root my nexus one?
jblazea50 said:
after you pushed custom recovery, did you press Volume Down button while rebooting to go directly into recovery? because after you install custom recovery and let the phone reboot, the stock recovery will remain; you should try to go into recovery immediately after pushing the amon ra recovery without letting the phone boot up
let me know if that works
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that did it sir. thank you. Was it like this in 2.1? I dont remember having it revery back to stock recovery when following the tutorials. Then again maybe i never let it completely boot back up...
ecapox said:
that did it sir. thank you. Was it like this in 2.1? I dont remember having it revery back to stock recovery when following the tutorials. Then again maybe i never let it completely boot back up...
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that's great; it was the same on 2.1, you probably just can't recall at the moment
glad it worked
jblazea50 said:
that's great; it was the same on 2.1, you probably just can't recall at the moment
glad it worked
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Interesting. So once you use the Amon recovery it sticks as long as you dont reboot after you install it. I guess i was just lucky the first time!
hey all, first time trying to flash, was following the youtube how-to videos on youtube-MobileTechVideos and got the at&t stock rom flashed but now super one click keeps looping trying to root. have reinstalled usb drivers and reboot, reboot phone, debugging on,off,on and off, installed pdanet as that originally help when i first rooted long ago but now it just wont root, help please!
Are you just looking to flash a rom or do you need to backup apps first
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Are you just looking to flash a rom or do you need to backup apps first
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already did app backup, i had to flash this rom before flashing cognition the video said, but this stock is at&t and my phone is canadian rogers, is that the issue?
Marty25 said:
already did app backup, i had to flash this rom before flashing cognition the video said, but this stock is at&t and my phone is canadian rogers, is that the issue?
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Could be. So you are just trying to flash cognition
mcord11758 said:
Could be. So you are just trying to flash cognition
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yes sir, i guess i need root to install it from rom manager currently
Marty25 said:
yes sir, i guess i need root to install it from rom manager currently
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Nope
Download this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=464425&d=1292362952
Place it on your internal sd.
Three button combo to recovery, reinstall packages, repeat. You now have clockwork recovery.
Down load cognition
Place on sd
Three button to recovery
Reinstall packages
Install zip from sd
Choose zip
Select cognition
Select again
Will flash the rom.
awesome thanks!
Tried SuperOneClick using both methods and it didn't work. Any suggestions?
I also would like to know this before I update.
Sent from my Nexus One
I couldn't get it to work either... had to revert back to 2.2 and root using Super One Click from there to restore back to my CM7 backup.
I would suggest waiting for superoneclick to be updated to support gingerbread.
Yep, that's what I was going to do but was hoping someone had a way beforehand so I could my backups going again
Install the Gingerbread update using a custom recovery, then install this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 BEFORE rebooting.
Or if you want to root manually, follow the instructions for rageagainsthecage in my signature.
efrant said:
Install the Gingerbread update using a custom recovery, then install this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 BEFORE rebooting.
Or if you want to root manually, follow the instructions for rageagainsthecage in my signature.
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Tried to root manually with your instructions w/ rageagainstthecage but its not cooperating... Once I run rageagainstthecage, it will exit out of shell, then USB bugging dissapears on the N1 notification bar, and can't get it back without rebooting the N1, also it won't show up in windows device manager until N1 is rebooted...
Did you use this method to root your phone with 2.3.3 or did you flash the update then flash the other update to get root?
Thanks,
How did you revert back to 2.2? What Passimg.zip did you use? Or are you unlocked?
quick_ said:
Tried to root manually with your instructions w/ rageagainstthecage but its not cooperating... Once I run rageagainstthecage, it will exit out of shell, then USB bugging dissapears on the N1 notification bar, and can't get it back without rebooting the N1, also it won't show up in windows device manager until N1 is rebooted...
Did you use this method to root your phone with 2.3.3 or did you flash the update then flash the other update to get root?
Thanks,
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I flashed the update then flashed then flashed the other file I linked to. If rageagainstthecage doesn't work, try the newer exploit (psneuter).
quick_ said:
Tried to root manually with your instructions w/ rageagainstthecage but its not cooperating... Once I run rageagainstthecage, it will exit out of shell, then USB bugging dissapears on the N1 notification bar, and can't get it back without rebooting the N1, also it won't show up in windows device manager until N1 is rebooted...
Did you use this method to root your phone with 2.3.3 or did you flash the update then flash the other update to get root?
Thanks,
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This is exactly what's happening for me as well. Manual rageagainstthecage worked perfectly with froyo.
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dnlsmy said:
How did you revert back to 2.2? What Passimg.zip did you use? Or are you unlocked?
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http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
I've got what appears to be temp root with rage ($ changes to #), but I can't get the system to mount as rw, which is wierd...
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uansari1 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
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It comes up with the message "Main Version is Older!" "Update Fail!"
My phone is not rooted and on official 2.3.3 flashed through stock recovery via update.zip
EDIT: Used first method, reflashed with passimg.zip (frg33) then updated one by one back to fgr83g, rooted (superoneclick) installed amon_ra, recovery via rom manager, put 2.3.3 gingerbread update on SD as update.zip, also put the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip on SD.
Flashed 2.3.3 update via amon_ra recovery (had to turn off signature verification), once it reset (not rebooted) back to recovery picked to flash zip, picked su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip, (had to turn off signature verification again), rebooted, and now have root!! Now i can finally restore my apps
Worked great!! Thanks efrant!!!
uansari1 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
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awesome... thanks for the info. this should become a sticky or something for people that are trying to go back and root the phone again. thanks.
uansari1 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
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Will this wipe everything installed on the phone? Thanks.
colins said:
Will this wipe everything installed on the phone? Thanks.
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It will wipe out everything except your SD card. You will have to reinstall all your apps, settings etc... Backup your apps with titanium backup first, along with a nandroid backup if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11619356&postcount=67
I flashed the su.zip and still have root.
quick_ said:
EDIT: Used first method, reflashed with passimg.zip (frg33) then updated one by one back to fgr83g, rooted (superoneclick) installed amon_ra, recovery via rom manager, put 2.3.3 gingerbread update on SD as update.zip, also put the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip on SD.
Flashed 2.3.3 update via amon_ra recovery (had to turn off signature verification), once it reset (not rebooted) back to recovery picked to flash zip, picked su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip, (had to turn off signature verification again), rebooted, and now have root!! Now i can finally restore my apps
Worked great!! Thanks efrant!!!
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How were you able to flash FRG33 on Gingerbread? My HBOOT is 0.35.0017 and I can't seem to flash it without a "Main Version is Older!" error.
dnlsmy said:
How were you able to flash FRG33 on Gingerbread? My HBOOT is 0.35.0017 and I can't seem to flash it without a "Main Version is Older!" error.
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Did u rename to passimg.Zip and let the bootloader flash it (power+volume down)? I had the new hboot too and it worked fine
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Hi,
I am just wondering, i am rooting my Nexus one 2.3.3 and in the instruction it says "Also download and copy the SU program to your SD card and name it sd.zip."
My question is where do i get this file from?
Thanks.
masantula said:
Hi,
I am just wondering, i am rooting my Nexus one 2.3.3 and in the instruction it says "Also download and copy the SU program to your SD card and name it sd.zip."
My question is where do i get this file from?
Thanks.
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Go to the "rooted" link in my signature, and take the Eclair/Froyo version
Isnt the Su file in your signature for froyo? And isnt 2.3.3 gingerbread? or it works?
Thanks.
masantula said:
Isnt the Su file in your signature for froyo? And isnt 2.3.3 gingerbread? or it works?
Thanks.
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The file in the thread that you want is: su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip It works for Eclair, Froyo and Gingerbread.
efrant said:
The file in the thread that you want is: su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip It works for Eclair, Froyo and Gingerbread.
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Great, thanks alot for the help
im also rooting but grj22 build, what do i need to download to my sd before i unlock my boot loader?
To unlock your bootloader, you don't need anything on the sdcard. To continue with rooting, you would need to have a custom recovery on your computer and use fastboot to install it after you unlock it, then flash the zip that was mentioned above (which would need to be on the sdcard) to actually root your phone from the custom recovery.
bassmadrigal said:
To unlock your bootloader, you don't need anything on the sdcard. To continue with rooting, you would need to have a custom recovery on your computer and use fastboot to install it after you unlock it, then flash the zip that was mentioned above (which would need to be on the sdcard) to actually root your phone from the custom recovery.
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can i use adb to put the file on the sd card i tried unsuccessfully and now my phone wont boot. but i still have bootloader and fastboot, also adb devices works? ugh , such a newb but it seems all is not lost, right?
Install recovery, boot into recovery, mount the SD from recovery, then move the file over to the SD using windows...
danger-rat said:
Install recovery, boot into recovery, mount the SD from recovery, then move the file over to the SD using windows...
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ok col, now heres the kicker...i flashed recovery-RA-nexus-v2.1.1.img as my recovery , and im pretty sure i put cryogen 7 on the sd so i fudged it up pretty good.whats the best recovery to flash i, if had gingerbread 2.3.4 which came ota au natural? also im finding the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip file either, anyone have a proper link to it?
If you're going to flash cm7 or ANY pre-rooted rom you do not need to bother with the su.zip. Just flash the rom from custom recovery.
i keep getting the no img wrong img message in fastboot when i try to hboot?
Fastboot is used to flash the custom recovery. The recovery flashes the rom.
I can't understand your post in the first place so I dont know what is your actual issue.
But read the wiki.
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yes!!! it worked i knew i was close.
albundy2010 said:
Fastboot is used to flash the custom recovery. The recovery flashes the rom.
I can't understand your post in the first place so I dont know what is your actual issue.
But read the wiki.
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well i used my girls htc 3g slide and loaded a the file before mentioned to my sd and BLAM! im so happy i almost cried a lil bit! so excited thanks to albundy and everyone else who walked me through this and gave me helpfull tips will post photos of my success!
big al,so now i have tested a few roms didnt like cm7 to much nightly or stable but i found an 2.3.4 ota vanillia and i like it of course cause its what im used to stock basicly. Well now im having problems running my gallery or music player or camera? seems like im missing something again? is it cause im rooted> i think i rooted?hmmm uh help. thanks
nevermind got it worked out downloaded a root version and wipe wiped flashed and Blam! im back.
***WARNING***
Before you do this, remember that it's your $500+ toy and your responsibility, not mine. I'm just this guy, you know?
Here's a quick way to get Clockworkmod on a locked (and even unlocked) Tab:
-Get this ODIN flashable CWM 4.0.0.4 for GTab 10.1 WiFi. This is only for the WiFi model and will boot to a black screen on any other model. If you have an LTE, you must use the image in this post.
-Follow this procedure, but instead of flashing the file listed there use the one you just downloaded
Congrats, you are now running CWM. If you want to return to stock retail use this image instead.
Image creation procedure detailed in the last three steps here.
Nice thx bro. Some really good stuff from you lately
Pokey,
Once I do this mod and have CWM running will I be able to flash files via CWM?
I have a locked bootloader and am not able to select a zip to flash when I am in the stock recovery.
I guess what I am asking is if I do your mod will I be able to use CWM to flash the root zip so I can root my tab?
Thanks
Super thanks!!
It worked like charm in my locked retail 10.1!!! I've also installed su, busybox etc. Titanium backup works with su!!
Thanks
Yes, Just did it!!
agozie said:
Super thanks!!
It worked like charm in my locked retail 10.1!!! I've also installed su, busybox etc. Titanium backup works with su!!
Thanks
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Did you have to flash the exploit zip after or were you rooted after odin installed CWM?
Did you have the debugging mode checked when using odin?
mzimand said:
Did you have to flash the exploit zip after or were you rooted after odin installed CWM?
Did you have the debugging mode checked when using odin?
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I installed the exploit zip after odin using the CWM. I put it in download mode as described.
Has anybody else used this method on a retail tab with the locked boot loader?
I only see one person posting that it worked for them and am wondering if anybody else has been successful?
Thanks
Is it necessary to flash a new kernel after flashing CWM in order for it to stick? Or does this permanently flash CWM?
Kevin Gossett said:
Is it necessary to flash a new kernel after flashing CWM in order for it to stick? Or does this permanently flash CWM?
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This flashes CWM permanently. This gives the same result as the other locked root procedure if you ODIN this file then flash the stock rooter .zip.
ok, i just did it myself and everything worked flawlessly.
Just run Odin, choose the zip from OP in the PDA field, leave everything else as it is.
Put the tab in download mode and flash using odin.
After that download the root exploit and flash the zip using CWM.
Stalls on SetupConnection for me.
does the locked tab allow you to flash a kernel?
will this work on the first galaxy tab sgh-t849
model: gt-p1000?
morkon said:
does the locked tab allow you to flash a kernel?
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Yes, only the stock locked recovery prevents you from flashing a kernel, so replacing it with CWM lets you flash whatever.
badboy68 said:
will this work on the first galaxy tab sgh-t849
model: gt-p1000?
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Maybe this process works for the original Tab, but the image I posted here is for the 10.1 only.
so the ability to flash kernels means if ICS doesnt make it to the 10.1, we can get it through CM or some other ROM? Thats the only thing keeping me from buying the tab, i want to make sure its future proof, software wise.
morkon said:
so the ability to flash kernels means if ICS doesnt make it to the 10.1, we can get it through CM or some other ROM? Thats the only thing keeping me from buying the tab, i want to make sure its future proof, software wise.
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Samsung could lock down ODIN or start requiring signed kernels and ramdisks by updating the bootloader with an OTA. Even the nvflash unlocked retail and I/O Tabs aren't entirely safe since the security fuses can be blown from software. I can't see a reason why they would ever want to though since they'd piss off a lot of customers.
alright thanks a lot. It seems a bit odd that samsung even locked the bootloader in the first place, given that they dont lock their phones down. I'll probably end up getting one. Thanks for the help.
noob question, but this isn't going to wipe my data is it?
Just flashing CWM will not wipe your data, but if you plan on flashing a ROM, or the TW update then you will be required to wipe