Rooting SGS - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is it possible to root SGS 2.3.3 with gingerbreak ? or do i have to do it another way?
Thanks.
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CF-Root would be a better option.

Using SuperOneClick is pretty straightforward (a quick search should enable you to find it)... It should enable you to install some backup apps such as titanium backup to backup apps and settings...
Hope it helps,
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jsolhac said:
CF-Root would be a better option.
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Yes but its a bit more complicated.
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Maybe try flashing another Kernel (e.g. semaphore)
Dont forget to get the Kernel according to ur Gingerbread version!

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Hi noob here. I rooted my fone after i updated to 2.2. Everything was fine then i updated again to 2.2.1 now my fone will not root anymore. Any suggestions?
Rooted originally with z4root. Uk on o2 network.
Cheers
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cfroot also gives u 2e recovery back
Can i download that in the market or is it a pc and transfer jobbie?
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Tried cfroot but will not work
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Superoneclick is the method I used that worked. It's an app on your computer that u run
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z4root is so convenient and easy to use but unfortunately doesn't work on all firmwares. In my experience, you have 2 options:
1) Use SuperOneClick. It's a desktop app and has worked for me on all firmwares that z4root doesn't. The disadvantage here is that your recovery still won't allow you to run unsigned update.zip files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
2) Install a custom kernel that includes root, 2e recovery and other features. There's a bunch in the dev forum but here are 2 examples:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822756
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=774500
Ok so i tried both and still not working . Just spent an hour searching tinterweb and the talk is that there isnt a root yet for the 2.2.1 jpy update. Is this true?
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agreenwood said:
Ok so i tried both and still not working . Just spent an hour searching tinterweb and the talk is that there isnt a root yet for the 2.2.1 jpy update. Is this true?
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Hrmm. I haven't seen that although I've not read up on JPY. I understood that JPY was (VERY) similar (or the same) as JPU and I know SuperOneClick works with JPU. Check the oneclick thread for updates on JPY.
i have root on jpy, you can get it by flashing cfroot as PDA..
or flash hardcore kernel as PDA and use simple root + bu on the recovery menu..
it should work.. it did by me
I shall give it another try and will post result. Thanks everyone
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Ser_Bean said:
i have root on jpy, you can get it by flashing cfroot as PDA..
or flash hardcore kernel as PDA and use simple root + bu on the recovery menu..
it should work.. it did by me
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Agreed. Flash a kernel with root already enabled.
Took a few goes but managed to get superoneclick to root fone. Thanks very much
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Great, enjoy your rooted phone!

[Q] Failed toinstall OneClickLagfix v2.2

Hi all brothers..i am newbies here..may i know after i install OneClickLagfix v2.2 it prompt out with failure msg"Could not mount loopback device/dev/loop5!mountevice or resource busy..may any brothers mind to help me???thanks a lot
wrong subforum!!!!
don't use it it is too old and not functual with newer roms search the thread and you will find answers.
a modern lagfix is for example voodoo with ext4
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sorry brother..may i know ehere can download voodoo with ext4??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
read this and understand it it is old in parts but you will find all infos you need
check your 3btn combo first
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I personally still recommended oclf as a way to improve a phones performance for a newbie or someone who is not ready to flash kernels or ROMs yet.
If you have an external SD card in, remove it, uninstall the ext2 tools, install them again and try the lagfix again. Once you get it to work, remember to undo it before flashing your first kernel.
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I personally still recommended that NEVER use oclf. It's outdated, with very ugly install scripts, a plague to remove and nightmare to fix with a post flash to retrieve data (if you don't dare lost data it's ok).
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I personally still recommended oclf as a way to improve a phones performance for a newbie or someone who is not ready to flash kernels or ROMs yet.
If you have an external SD card in, remove it, uninstall the ext2 tools, install them again and try the lagfix again. Once you get it to work, remember to undo it before flashing your first kernel.
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you recommend an app that is outdated whos dev left it to make a better edition which is more simmilar to a modern lagfix?
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.Slane. said:
I personally still recommended that NEVER use oclf. It's outdated, with very ugly install scripts, a plague to remove and nightmare to fix with a post flash to retrieve data (if you don't dare lost data it's ok).
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I didn't have a problem using it, or removing it....and I have a feeling far more phones were trashed by people rushing in to flash kernels before they knew how then have been damaged by oclf.
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gbohm said:
you recommend an app that is outdated whos dev left it to make a better edition which is more simmilar to a modern lagfix?
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The creator of the app left XDA for lots of reasons, very few to do with technical issues. Yes I recommended it as a simple way for someone brand new to android or sgs (as I was) to make his phone more usable.
You can try to use it again, or flash a kernel directly via odin...either way I hope it works out for you.
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The creator of the app left XDA for lots of reasons, very few to do with technical issues. Yes I recommended it as a simple way for someone brand new to android or sgs (as I was) to make his phone more usable.
You can try to use it again, or flash a kernel directly via odin...either way I hope it works out for you.
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no oclf was abandoned before he left xda he built another better lagfix after oclf ( i think it is called z4mod)
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+1 steer clear of OCLF you're far better off with voodoo or chainfire
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[Q] want to switch from CM7 nightly to XXJVS?

just wanted to know if there are any things i should watch out for when switching over to a Samsung rom from CM7?
currently i have a standard CM-style setup ie. CM7 nightly #104, CWM 3. Baseband version is JVK.
any particular rom you would like to recommend?
Just remember your Odining skills, backup your stuffs, wipe cache and data things and flash a stock rom with on 100% battery. After that flash whatever rom you like.
well i came from miui.... backed up some apps like whatsapp etc.. full odin jvs rom + repartition.. all is good.. doubt i'll go back to miui or cm7
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ImraanK said:
well i came from miui.... backed up some apps like whatsapp etc.. full odin jvs rom + repartition.. all is good.. doubt i'll go back to miui or cm7
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i'm not familiar with repartitioning as this is the first samsung android phone i've owned (i've used htc and lg most of the time), can you explain a bit further please?
ImraanK said:
well i came from miui.... backed up some apps like whatsapp etc.. full odin jvs rom + repartition.. all is good.. doubt i'll go back to miui or cm7
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what usb drivers did you use to connect to odin? (i'm on windows 7 x64)
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what usb drivers did you use to connect to odin? (i'm on windows 7 x64)
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The same drivers that are used for kies.
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wrsg said:
i'm not familiar with repartitioning as this is the first samsung android phone i've owned (i've used htc and lg most of the time), can you explain a bit further please?
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As well as the actual Rom the Rom zip should contain a .pit file put this in the "pit" section of odin an tick reparation, add other files to their respective place and flash.
It might pay to take a look at some of the guides around so you know exactly what you are doing.
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wrsg said:
any particular rom you would like to recommend?
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At the moment I'm on stock JVS with semaphore kernel and stock+ addon (in the theme section) for extended power menu and asop lockscreen. Seems stable and responsive, maybe not as quick or customizable as CM7 but for the moment it is doing me well.
Apologies for multiple replies.
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completed with success... worth noting that i lost the sim unlock... but it was easy enough to re-unlock afterwards with the free sgs unlock app.
wrsg said:
completed with success... worth noting that i lost the sim unlock... but it was easy enough to re-unlock afterwards with the free sgs unlock app.
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Good to hear. If you don't mind me asking what ROM, kernel and modem did you choose?
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MrIwik said:
Good to hear. If you don't mind me asking what ROM, kernel and modem did you choose?
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http://www.androidxpert.com/Downloads/GalaxyS_Gingerbread_2.3.5-Kit.zip
Just use Odin.

Unlockroot.com Rootp

I used the root tool at unlockroot.com. I am fairly new to this. I couldnt get the root to work using the zergrush exploit for my specific firmware. I was granted superuser access so I am assuming it went well. I guess my main question is how do I manage/add roms to my N7000? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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This program doesn't work on the last couple versions of 2.3.6, the exploit was patched.
I don't see anyone really trying to find exploits in GB with ICS right around the corner
So does that mean that the root didn't work? I have super user access. I need a good way to manage rooms. Maybe I should just revert it back and wait on ics?
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So does that mean that the root didn't work? I have super user access. I need a good way to manage rooms. Maybe I should just revert it back and wait on ics?
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Check once your superuser access by installing any app that requires it like Titanium Backup. If everything is fine you should also be having CWM in ur apps and if u dont have it then flash the CF kernel specific to your firmware from this thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
After you are done with all the check then you can go hunting for the available roms on GB and leaked ICS in this forum - http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1349
Read the posts....and the features u get in each rom and flash the one you like
Explore and make the best out of your already awesome Note!
Thanks! That helped a lot. I ended up rooting with galaxynoteroot.com instructions and I am running criskelo ics rom now and its great.

[Q] How To Remove Bloatware from Stock 4.1.2 ???

Is There Any Tool To Remove Useless Samsung Apps from Samsung Galaxy NOTE(N7000) ?
Titanium backup..u wud need root for this
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Titanium backup..u wud need root for this
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Using PhilZ kernel Installed Titanium Back
Next Step Please?
RockstarGamer said:
Using PhilZ kernel Installed Titanium Back
Next Step Please?
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rom toolbox.... it will do what you need. remember backup first in case you delete something important...
Using titanium backup is quite simple once u know what you r doing with it..just go to youtube and search for titanium backup ..u shud be able to pick up the steps from thr...
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Using PhilZ kernel Installed Titanium Back
Next Step Please?
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open titanium backup and go to backup/restore tab which is just next to overview (default view) select the app and click uninstall and press ok on all the warnings. only remove bloatware and not any system app or file.
for reference Applications Safe To Remove http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580830
Does the above mentioned link solve only for the rooted devises? Ive downloaded TB, and it is not able to get root permissions on the stock rom. :crying:
Yes.. Only for rooted devices. TB requires root access. As a matter of fact if you want to remove any of the system apps you will need root.
Disable them! The best thing to do without Root
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Disable them! The best thing to do without Root
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how is that?
u cant disable or remove default apps without ROOT access

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