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hi,
I have read a cyanogenmod wiki page about clockwork recovery / ROM manager, and naturally I am very confused.
* Where does this install? (SBL/is it called from somewhere like GRUB?)
* What does this modify?
* How does one access this? I presume via Recovery Mode - Does one tell it to boot from an update.zip file that contains a programme to run; What does this programme do, and what does it modify?
* If I install ROM Manager / Clockwork Recovery, then if I decide to return the SGS to Samsung for warranty reasons, and I have not installed any other ROMS (e.g it is running stock), then will Samsung notice anything if they look, other than the update.zip file on the SD card.
* Can the installation and booting ClockWork Recovery damage *anything* on the SGS? (I mean only running it, and not installing any ROM images etc.
Best regards, me.
* Installing ClockworkMod Recovery
If you flashed a previous version of ClockworkMod Recovery using Odin, Flash back to a Stock Kernel using this Odin package: will add soon
Search for ROM Manager in the Market (free or paid) and install the app.
Open the ROM Manager application and choose the first option in the app, Flash ClockworkMod Recovery.
Click on your device Samsung Galaxy S i9000 and then you may need to give the app root permission if it prompts you. If it does prompt for Superuser access, make sure Remember or Always is selected before you choose Allow.
If it hangs after that and freezes up, just allow the app to Force Close. Then open it back up and repeat steps 2 & 3.
Optional: Choose Backup Current ROM from the ROM Manager to create a backup.
On the very first boot of the ClockworkMod Recovery, you may need to manually select "reinstall packages" if the ClockworkMod Recovery does not start. You should only ever have to do this once. It will be automatic from then on.
If the flash was successful a dialog box should pop up saying "Successfully flashed ClockworkMod recovery!". Press OK.
Final Update 1.21.2014 » Changelog.
For support beyond this guide, please look in another thread. I no longer have this product.
Thanks for all your support in this thread!
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If your ROM has issues with root, see Fixing Root How-To for the solution.
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Common ICS issues FAQ by fred_be9300 here
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NOTE: If you ever experience screen issues with the included CWM Recovery in the Toolkit, please flash the alternate version here or even better, flash TWRP (but be warned this guide's based on CWM).
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This guide covers the following for models GT-P7300 and GT-P7310 in FAQ and How-TO sections:
Root/Unroot, Bootloader Mode, Odin, Recoveries & NANDROID Backup.
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Greetings people. The main focus of this guide is centralizing information and files about the title contents to help bolster this community. I'll be as clear as possible in this little guide and excuse me if my English isn't perfect (it isn't my native language) and this is my first XDA guide. Oh and a little disclaimer: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU IN ANY WAY DAMAGE YOUR TABLET. BY FOLLOWING THIS GUIDE YOU ACCEPT FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS. ALSO PLEASE NOTE THIS GUIDE HAS BEEN WRITTEN WITH A WINDOWS PC IN MIND. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A WINDOWS PC AVAILABLE, GET ONE, BORROW ONE, I DUNNO, but you need one. That said, let's begin.
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FAQ Section
About Root
What exactly is root and what does it do in my Galaxy Tab 8.9?
XDA user phonic covered the technical details in this post, but basically root allows you to access and control (through applications) the device's internal system files, therefore making you a "superuser". Some apps require root. Advantages such as ad-blocking and more are only available if your device is rooted.
About Bootloader, Recovery & Download Modes
What is Bootloader Mode and how can I access it?
Bootloader Mode is a menu where you manage core functions in your device. In order to access Download Mode (needed for ODIN) and/or Recovery Mode (needed to flash ROMs and more), you will need to enter Bootloader Mode by holding VOL- when turning ON your Gtab, selecting the mode using VOL-, and entering by using VOL+. The box icon represents the Recovery Mode and the other one the Download Mode. While inside Recovery Mode, the Power button will act as an "Enter" button while the volume buttons will move the cursor.
I read something about Stock Recovery and CWM Recovery. What are those?
There are two types of recoveries. The default one that comes with your GTab (Stock Recovery which looks like this) and the CWM (Clockwork Mod) one which has cyan-colored letters for our GTabs. To flash ROMs and manage your device a bit more, you need the CWM one.[/U][/COLOR][/B]
Can I flash the CWM Recovery using the ROM Manager app? Oh and which file format is compatible?
Refrain from that. As of this writing, the ROM Manager app does not have a CWM Recovery compatible with our specific GTabs. If you still proceed, you will softbrick your device and your device will have to do a trip to ODIN in order to work properly once more. CWM-flashable files are .zip files.
About NANDROID Backup
What's NANDROID and why is it recommended?
Simple, a NANDROID is a master backup tool which is available through the CWM Recovery's "backup and restore" menu. It stores everything in the ROM except the kernel and your SDcard contents such as pictures, music, documents, etc (so always backup those elsewhere). It's more like this analogy: a photograph which captured the exact state of your ROM, apps and all at the moment of backup. It is recommended in case of emergency and in case you need to go back to the latest working ROM. How-To section below.
About ODIN
What's ODIN?
ODIN's a troubleshooting/emergency tool in case your GTab bootloops (eternal restarting of a device, i.e. softbrick). Please note that if your device's screen doesn't even turn on (an example of a hardbrick) then you may be out of luck. This tool can save your GTab if you follow instructions, or can hardbrick your GTab if you don't follow instructions.
Where can I find ODIN? Do I need something like a driver to make it work? Also, which file format is compatible?
Yes you do need a driver first (provided at the end of this guide) and a Windows PC. The ODIN program is inside the zip inside the Toolkit provided at the end of this guide. As suggested by developer alterbridge86, use ODIN version 1.85. Regarding file compatibility, generally the .tar files are the ones for ODIN.
Does it remove Root and custom recoveries such as CWM in case of a warranty claim?
Yes. There are two ways:
[*]Flashing an ODIN image to go back to stock defaults (easier in my opinion). If you want to use ODIN then you have options in the Development forum, specifically this thread.
OR
[*]Flashing a CWM zip file (CWM, which is a Recovery, will be discussed in the Recovery FAQ below) after doing all wipes and restoring Stock Recovery (Restoring Stock Recovery How-To is below these FAQs)
Ok, so how do I use the tool?
The How-to section is below the FAQs.
How-To Section
Remember, all files mentioned in this section this way are included in the Toolkit at the end of this guide.
[ Rooting ]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Make sure to download the Toolkit from the link at the end of this post and put the "Root" .zip in your device's internal memory. You will enter Bootloader Mode, and then Recovery Mode as detailed in the About Bootloader FAQ above. You will now select "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard" and look for the Root.zip which you previously put in your SDcard. Select it with the Power button to flash it and then reboot your device. When your device finally boots, check if the SuperSU app is available, if it is then you're rooted now.
[ Fixing Root ]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
In some cases a ROM can come with a broken root due to the superuser binary being located in the wrong system folder. Please flash the Root.zip package in CWM Recovery. The Root package will delete the offending binary from the wrong place and install it in the right place. For more instructions, see Rooting How-to.
[Unrooting]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
For unrooting, proceed to Bootloader Mode and select the Recovery icon (detailed in the About Bootloader FAQ above) please flash the CWM Recovery flashable file provided in the Toolkit link at the end of this guide called "Unroot". Now reboot your device. If there is no app called SuperSU or Superuser in your apps list, then your device is now unrooted.
[Installing the CWM Recovery]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
First, you need the file called either "7310_CWMR" or "7300_CWMR" depending on your model, inside your device's SDcard. The procedure is very similar to Rooting and either procedure can be done first. Go to Bootloader Mode (as detailed in the FAQ above), then Recovery (assuming you've Stock Recovery), select "apply update from /sdcard", then look for the file you put in the SDcard. Select it with the Power button to flash it. Now, reboot once more to Bootloader Mode, go to Recovery Mode and now you will see the CWM Recovery Mode. You are now ready to flash stuff. Please note you don't need root to flash a ROM, just this CWM Recovery. Be sure to follow the ROM thread's instructions precisely.
[Restoring Stock Recovery]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
For this one you will need to use ODIN. Locate the file "Stock Recovery", which is a .tar file, perfect for ODIN's PDA section. Follow the ODIN 1.85's HOW-TO below.
[Doing a NANDROID Backup/Restore]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
You need CWM Recovery for this one. Once you're in CWM Recovery, the process is straightforward. Look for the "backup and restore" menu, access it and you will see two options: "backup" and "restore". Select "backup" and wait until the system gathers all data and packs it as a backup located in your internal memory, inside a folder called "clockworkmod". Once more, remember this will not backup your SDcard contents such as your documents, music, pictures, etc (so always have a backup of those elsewhere).
For restoring the process is the same. You need to do the following to ensure a proper restore and prevent issues that might pop up: Wipe your system using CWM Recovery's "wipe data/factory reset" and after that go to "advanced" and now "wipe dalvik cache". Now go to the "mounts and storage" menu and select "format /system". That was a full wipe. Now proceed to the "backup and restore" menu, select "restore" to select your backup. Remember to reflash the kernel if you had one that didn't come with the ROM (like _motley's for example).
[Using ODIN 1.85]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Enter Bootloader Mode and then Download Mode as detailed in the FAQ above. Be sure to have installed the drivers (included in the zip at the end of this guide) in your Windows computer along with the ODIN program anywhere in your PC (also included in the Toolkit at the end of this guide). Open ODIN 1.85 in your PC, look for the "PDA" button, press it and look for the right file (which usually is the biggest-size file inside the downloaded and unzipped ROM .zip). THE FOLLOWING THREAD OFFERS MOST ODIN IMAGES. IF AVAILABLE, put the CSC, PIT and whatnot files in their corresponding places by pressing the corresponding buttons (IF these files aren't available, ignore this sentence). The PIT file is only necessary in case you want to have the Repartition option available and want to repartition the device (this is an alternative that can work in case of a really borked tablet full of bootloops even after a normal ODIN session without Repartition). Now, assuming you have the drivers installed in your PC, connect the device while in Download Mode, and you will see that ODIN will see it in a yellow rectangle in the upper section that says COM# (# being any number). BEFORE CLICKING "START" MAKE SURE "F. RESET TIME" IS CHECKED ON THE LEFT SIDE. Now, click the START button inside ODIN and it's flashing time. Wait until the blue meter fills. After ODIN says PASS in a green square, you can then reboot the device (long pressing the Power button is an alternative if it doesn't auto-reboot).
Toolkit Link: shorturl.at/pqCIY
SHA-1: 4DC13D60280ECA6352704AA72153E5E4EDF875E0
MD5: 59CC2548FC76D93075FDF8B392DAA1AE
Contains essentials such as: Drivers, Root, Unroot, Stock Recovery, CWM Recovery & ODIN files. Remember to unzip the package. Also, with drivers being included, you don't need to install KIES.
[CREDIT GOES TO]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
alterbridge86 (For his ROMs and the first CWM Recovery for our tablets)
_motley & Team Galaxian Soup (For their excellent kernels and deodexed ROMs)
kallt_kaffe (Pioneer in bringing the newer CWM Recovery to our tablets along with CyanogenMod ROMs)
suwandiapr (For the flashable unroot file and ODIN image thread)
phonic (Great rooting explanation and manual unroot post)
lufc & sudec123 (For the past mirror links)
Chainfire (For making SuperSU)
SamHaLeKe (For the Samsung USB drivers)
...and to anyone I might have forgotten, do say in a PM .
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Changelog
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[B][COLOR="Red"][I]1/21/2014 - FINAL UPDATE[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated SuperSU to v1.91 for Root.zip - Important fix for Android 4.4.x
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/19/2014[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated SuperSU to v1.89 for Root.zip
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Adobe Flash Player to last release v.11.1.115.81
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Samsung USB drivers to v1.5.29.0
[B]BULLETIN BOARD[/B] - Suggested TWRP Recovery with a warning.
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Deleted Mirror Link for Toolkit due to HotFile's shutdown.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/20/2013[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Replaced Superuser with SuperSU (v1.25) for Root.zip
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Unroot.zip to remove either Superuser or SuperSU
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Adobe Flash Player to version 11.1.115.54
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Samsung USB drivers to version 1.5.18.0
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Modified Rooting, Fixing Root and Unrooting How-to to reflect Toolkit changes.
[B]BULLETIN BOARD[/B] - Redirected users having root issues to the right place, reflecting Toolkit changes.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/13/2013[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Unroot How-To - Added solution for ROMs that have the root binary
in the wrong place. See [B][COLOR="Red"]red[/COLOR][/B] note.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/9/2013[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Corrected error in the manual Unroot command (thanks trekker99!)
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]11/17/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Root.zip and Unroot.zip
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Adobe Flash Player to version 11.1.115.27
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated MD5 and SHA-1 checksums.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]10/12/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Suggested Common ICS issues FAQ by fred_be9300
before the introduction.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]10/07/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated & Fixed Root.zip. Independent file [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32496433&postcount=257"]here[/URL].
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated USB drivers to v1.5.15.0.
No need to reinstall if you installed a previous version.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - For convenience. Added Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.17
(latest version for ICS and Jelly Bean ROMs).
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]8/04/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added MD5 and SHA-1 of the Toolkit in its section.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/25/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - CWM Recovery v.6.0.0.8 included.
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Alternate version link also [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21194554&postcount=2"]included[/URL] in case
of screen issues in some units.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/22/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Major redesign. Users can now choose what to view.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/21/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor, simpler redesign using the Roboto font.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - PIT file for ODIN now included
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Drivers updated to v.1.5.6.0
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - CWM Recovery v.6.0.0.0 included
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]7/1/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - *Fixing Root* How-To section updated and further simplified.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]6/17/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added one important detail in Nandroid FAQ/How-To and Toolkit sections.
[B]CHANGELOG[/B] - Format revised for consistency.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]6/10/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated Drivers to v.1.5.5.0.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]5/19/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Reorganized contents for ease of use.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Changed the CWM Recovery to a fixed one by kallt_kaffe due
to several getprop status7 flash errors with the one provided by alterbridge86.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]5/8/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor redesign.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/24/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - USB Driver version 1.5.4.0 now included.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/8/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Included suwandiapr's ODIN images thread link in both ODIN FAQ & How-To
as reference.
[COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]4/7/2012[/I][/COLOR]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor revisions in "Fixing Root" and manual "Unroot" commands.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/25/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor redesign.
Fixed manual Unroot commands.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/23/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Discarded model specific CWM Recoveries and
replaced them with an universal flashable
for convenience. Credit goes to alterbridge86.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/16/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Deleted ODIN image suggestions.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]2/5/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE & TOOLKIT[/B] - Updated with the newer CWM Recovery along with instructions where needed.
[B]TOOLKIT[/B] - Unroot flashable included along with a newer driver (not necessary if you already installed the previous one).
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Suggested firmware KHA for the 7310 instead of the KL2 one at ODIN FAQ's third question due to better feedback.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/30/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added newer KL2 ODIN firmware link for the 7310 in the FAQ.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/27/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Minor reorganization/cleanup.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/25/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Improved ODIN How-To with one little but very important detail in red.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/23/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Removed Filesonic mirror due to them shutting down their file sharing services.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/20/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Improved 3rd question of ODIN FAQ and also replaced links with the right ODIN images (had mistakenly put CWM links instead of ODIN image links).
Added a little disclaimer in the Bootloader FAQ in red.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/19/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Removed the non-working Megaupload mirror link because of [URL="http://gizmodo.com/5877612/feds-kill-megaupload"]this[/URL].
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/14/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added 3 new mirror links (thanks sudec123!).
Replaced KK5 (7300) ODIN firmware link with KL4.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]1/12/2012[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Improved Unroot How-To.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]12/28/2011[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added Fixing Root How-To and updated ODIN FAQ with a new question.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]12/26/2011[/I][/COLOR][/B]
[B]GUIDE[/B] - Added NANDROID FAQ and How-To.
[B][COLOR="DarkOrange"][I]12/22/2011[/I][/COLOR][/B]
Initial guide.
Thank for create this thread.
Nice work mate
Thanks for all the info, Will give it a sticky
Did a Mirror on File Sonic if you want to use it
mynewuser said:
Thank for create this thread.
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No worries!
lufc said:
Nice work mate
Thanks for all the info, Will give it a sticky
Did a Mirror on File Sonic if you want to use it
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Thanks a lot, lufc. I've put your provided link at OP along with credit.
Hi, I've installed the clockwork Recovery, I wiped everything because I wanted to turn back to factory defalut and now the tab is bricked.
I can turn on it, I see the galaxy tab logo but nothing happens.
So I turned to the default system recovery, wiped again but it is the same: after 10 minutes the screen shows only the logo and nothing else.
Any advice?
Thanks
HarryCustom said:
Hi, I've installed the clockwork Recovery, I wiped everything because I wanted to turn back to factory defalut and now the tab is bricked.
I can turn on it, I see the galaxy tab logo but nothing happens.
So I turned to the default system recovery, wiped again but it is the same: after 10 minutes the screen shows only the logo and nothing else.
Any advice?
Thanks
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Flash a rom and you will be fine.
Done! Now it works perfectly.
Now i'll retry to install clockwork recovery...
Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx,Can use with the other galaxy device such as galaxy S plus?
somboons said:
Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx,Can use with the other galaxy device such as galaxy S plus?
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I don't know. This guide is focused on the 7300/7310 variants of the Tab 8.9 as specified in the OP.
Sent from my GT-P7310
thanx nirogu for the guide..
all the steps is correct rite?
im going to try soon.... ^^
install CWM, backup stock rom using nandroid,
and then root....its better this way rite?
about root, it will void the warranty rite?
how about CWM? did we need to instal stock recovery back before claim for warranty or no need?
Thanx..^^
slaughterer0206 said:
thanx nirogu for the guide..
all the steps is correct rite?
im going to try soon.... ^^
install CWM, backup stock rom using nandroid,
and then root....its better this way rite?
about root, it will void the warranty rite?
how about CWM? did we need to instal stock recovery back before claim for warranty or no need?
Thanx..^^
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Yes, you are correct. You can root while being in Stock ROM (the system that comes with your device) or after flashing a custom ROM. Yes, root will void it, but you can always go back to the factory image (hint: ODIN) and that removes everything, including CWM Recovery and Root. If you're staying with Stock ROM, then yes, you need to flash the Stock Recovery and Unroot (both How-Tos in the guide).
nirogu325 said:
[Restoring Stock Recovery]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
For this one you will need to use ODIN. Locate the file "Stock Recovery" (in the zip included at the Download Link at the end of this post), which is a .tar file, perfect for ODIN's PDA section. Follow the ODIN 1.85's HOW-TO above.
[Doing a NANDROID Backup/Restore]:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
You need CWM Recovery for this one. Once you're in CWM Recovery, the process is straightforward. Look for the "nandroid menu", access it and you will see two options: "backup" and "restore". Select "backup" and wait until the system gathers all data and packs it as a backup located in your internal memory, inside a folder called "clockworkmod".
For restoring the process is the same. You need to do the following to ensure a proper restore and prevent issues that might pop up: Wipe your system using CWM Recovery's "wipe menu", do a "wipe data/factory reset" and after that "wipe dalvik cache", now go to the "storage menu" and select "format /system". Then proceed to the "nandroid menu", select "restore" to select your backup. Remember to reflash the kernel if you had one that didn't come with the ROM (like _motley's for example).
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Hello All,
Maybe a stupid question but, I did not find any clear answer to my question.
I have taken a backup with NANDROID and got the backup into the folder clockworkmod as told in the instruction. Now as I Understand this does not include the ROM or does it?
Also the Restoring stock recovery, how does that work, I put the "recovery.img.md5" file into Odin and flash, but from where does the stock firmware come? Most probably it's not in the 4MB "recovery.img.md5" Do I need to prepare something before using this or does it work without any preparation?
Does it also erase Overcome CWM Recovery that I installer earlier?, It did not say anywhere in the post if I need to have Root permissions to use this?
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taiger78 said:
Hello All,
Maybe a stupid question but, I did not find any clear answer to my question.
I have taken a backup with NANDROID and got the backup into the folder clockworkmod as told in the instruction. Now as I Understand this does not include the ROM or does it?
Also the Restoring stock recovery, how does that work, I put the "recovery.img.md5" file into Odin and flash, but from where does the stock firmware come? Most probably it's not in the 4MB "recovery.img.md5" Do I need to prepare something before using this or does it work without any preparation?
Does it also erase Overcome CWM Recovery that I installer earlier?, It did not say anywhere in the post if I need to have Root permissions to use this?
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Hmm, for some reason I did not see page 2 before posting my questions, Got answers to most already, Only the Restoring stock recovery question left, how doest it really work?
taiger78 said:
Hello All,
Maybe a stupid question but, I did not find any clear answer to my question.
I have taken a backup with NANDROID and got the backup into the folder clockworkmod as told in the instruction. Now as I Understand this does not include the ROM or does it?
Also the Restoring stock recovery, how does that work, I put the "recovery.img.md5" file into Odin and flash, but from where does the stock firmware come? Most probably it's not in the 4MB "recovery.img.md5" Do I need to prepare something before using this or does it work without any preparation?
Does it also erase Overcome CWM Recovery that I installer earlier?, It did not say anywhere in the post if I need to have Root permissions to use this?
Hmm, for some reason I did not see page 2 before posting my questions, Got answers to most already, Only the Restoring stock recovery question left, how doest it really work?
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A Nandroid, as stated in the guide (FAQ section), is an exact copy of the ROM you were using with all its settings and apps you had. For the Stock Recovery, you just need the file you mentioned, and as stated in the guide, use ODIN and put the file into the PDA section. Yes, it overwrites the CWM Recovery, and no, Root is a process inside the ROM (once your device boots into it), it doesn't have any effect in Bootloader Mode.
Okay, don't know if it's me that is just stupid or what the problem is. I have tried to root my device and it does not seam to work as I'm not able to install any new kernel. Picture attached of when I try to install root.zip
It complains about: "Can't access to '/system/csc/NEE/system/'.
I have successfully installed Android 3.2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410887) At least in About it says that I'm running Android 3.2. From new it was running 3.1
taiger78 said:
It complains about: "Can't access to '/system/csc/NEE/system/'.
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This error doesn't have anything to do with root or kernel. It is just trying to set your CSC and fails because the folder is not there. It happens if you flash firmware that is not intended for your region, it doesn't effect anything else, so don't worry about that.
poisike said:
This error doesn't have anything to do with root or kernel. It is just trying to set your CSC and fails because the folder is not there. It happens if you flash firmware that is not intended for your region, it doesn't effect anything else, so don't worry about that.
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+1 Okay, thank you for your answer, the firmware I flashed, included all European languages that's why I used it.
Anyhow any ides to why I can't install a custom kernel after I have installed the Root.zip file? I get following screen when installing:
But after rebooting I still have the original kernel from flashing 3.2
taiger78 said:
Anyhow any ides to why I can't install a custom kernel after I have installed the Root.zip file? I get following screen when installing:
But after rebooting I still have the original kernel from flashing 3.2
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Okay got it now, problem was that "Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx" had been removed when installing HC 3.2
taiger78 said:
+1 Okay, thank you for your answer, the firmware I flashed, included all European languages that's why I used it.
Anyhow any ides to why I can't install a custom kernel after I have installed the Root.zip file? I get following screen when installing:
But after rebooting I still have the original kernel from flashing 3.2
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The picture you posted shows stock recovery and you can't flash a kernel with stock recovery.
You need to install CWM recovery and then you can flash the kernel from there. I'm using CWM recovery from there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321142
I used the Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx.zip and flashed it using stock recovery.
If you know how to use Odin then you can download the Overcome_CWM_Recovery_v5.1.2.6_P73xx.tar and flash it using Odin.
It doesn't matter which you use, the end result is the same. Only flashing method is different.
When you have CWM recovery installed, then you can boot to CWM recovery and flash the kernel from there.
If you at any time flash stock rom back using Odin, then it will overwrite all, including the recovery. So you have to start all over.
I registered to say THANKS!!
I'm fairly new at this, and did something rather stupid this morning.
Thought my tab was hosed, but following the excellent instructions provided here I was able to recover it, what a relief...
It was actually a pretty good learning experience, although a bit traumatic.
i am having samsung note n700 and want to update to rocket rom available here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654838
earlier i had official 4.0.3 ics stock rom kernel version- lp9
i had not rooted my phone
and yesterday i updated to 4.0.4 kernel version- LRQ using odin
Also my device too have eMMC bug
type- VYL00M Revision: 0x19
This chip is known to have brick bug..
Now pls guide me to load rocket rom to my mobile including proper rooting prcess..
Your best bet will be to install a PC with Odin (in the PDA level) some secure kernel for ICS (Notecore, Hydracore, Speedmod, CF-root kernel). You will have a yellow triangle. But remove it using TriangeAway.apk from the Market. After recovery from the CWM install Rocket ROM. Zip.
yjain18 said:
i am having samsung note n700 and want to update to rocket rom available here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654838
earlier i had official 4.0.3 ics stock rom kernel version- lp9
i had not rooted my phone
and yesterday i updated to 4.0.4 kernel version- LRQ using odin
Also my device too have eMMC bug
type- VYL00M Revision: 0x19
This chip is known to have brick bug..
Now pls guide me to load rocket rom to my mobile including proper rooting prcess..
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You can first root using method 1 in dr.ketan's guide (look for it in android dev sticky) and then flash some safe kerenl (speedmod or hydracore) using mobile odin, it wont raise binary or yellow triangle and then flash RR using cwm recovery (cwmr will be flashed automatically when you flash custom kernel).
Sent from my GT-N7000
i just checked dr.ketan guide
in the first method with rooting with stock recovery
there are the lines which i cant understand
1.Backup EFS
2.Flash any safe kernel with mobile Odin.
what is efs
how to flash kernel.
do i need to buy paid app of mobile odin from market..?
According to the way I do not have to buy, PC Odin, TriangleAway for free in the Market. EFS is a file which is stored data of your phone (IMEI, etc.). To create a backup of EFS is HC-kTool.apk. Saves the data in a safe place (in the case of losing). Safe kernel mentioned above. Read about them.
yjain18 said:
i just checked dr.ketan guide
in the first method with rooting with stock recovery
there are the lines which i cant understand
1.Backup EFS
2.Flash any safe kernel with mobile Odin.
what is efs
how to flash kernel.
do i need to buy paid app of mobile odin from market..?
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Here is the guide to backup efs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1724705
Its not mandetory to backup efs but its safe to backup so that it would be helpful if you lose your imei
And here you can find a lite version of mobile odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
yjain18 said:
i am having samsung note n700 and want to update to rocket rom available here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654838
earlier i had official 4.0.3 ics stock rom kernel version- lp9
i had not rooted my phone
and yesterday i updated to 4.0.4 kernel version- LRQ using odin
Also my device too have eMMC bug
type- VYL00M Revision: 0x19
This chip is known to have brick bug..
Now pls guide me to load rocket rom to my mobile including proper rooting prcess..
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Its not n700 forum. lol
For rooting you already checked ketan's thread. I hope you are done with rooting now.
Did you tried the installation method posted in the RR forum ?
Now follow these instructions.
b2) coming from other rooted Samsung ICS-Custom-ROM or rooted ICS Stock ROM (FullWipe):
- download Abyss Kernel 4.2 from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?c65mndvpk6ocbaa
- put zip-file on your USB-storage
- boot in Recovery
- Flash Abyss Kernel 4.2!!!
- boot back in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
- now FullWipe!!!
- Flash ROM
- reboot system
-...you are done
If you are on safe kernel i.e. Notecore, speedmod then there is no need to flash Abyss as both are safe kernels which has the emmc bug disabled.
my fone was not rooted nor i did flashing..
i downloaded this rom N7000XXLRQ_N7000DBTLRQ_DBT.zip (i think its germany one)
and by using pc odin, going to download mode on mobile and flashed this pda file on my cell phone.
now which step 1, 2, or 3 of dr.ketan i should follow to root my cell phone
- download Abyss Kernel 4.2 from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?c65mndvpk6ocbaa
- put zip-file on your USB-storage
- boot in Recovery
- Flash Abyss Kernel 4.2!!!
- boot back in Recovery (find it under 'advanced')
- now FullWipe!!!
- Flash ROM
- reboot system
-...you are done
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I've done that way, but after installing 4.2 Abyss Kernel made a phone restart. I've nothing helped. I grabbed a brick. Since then, will TriangleAway. I've never let me down.
yjain18 said:
my fone was not rooted nor i did flashing..
i downloaded this rom N7000XXLRQ_N7000DBTLRQ_DBT.zip (i think its germany one)
and by using pc odin, going to download mode on mobile and flashed this pda file on my cell phone.
now which step 1, 2, or 3 of dr.ketan i should follow to root my cell phone
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1.Rooting with stock recovery - Thanx to Entropy who direct this way,as well always looking for safety measures for us, Chainfire for creating great tool SuperSu (and many more), Phil3759 as files,scripts derived from his Thread and Linus Yang for Busybox.
- Download Root_SuperSu 0.95
-Copy downloaded file to Ext SD card.
-Reboot into recovery (vol up+Home+power)
-Select install zip from ext SD card
-select 'root_SuperSU-*.zip' which you have copied to Ext card above
-Reboot device
-You can see superSU on appl drawer. open it and update.
-Now This will give you only SuperSU not busybox, though application which doesn't depends on system busybox will still works.e.g.Titanium Backup.
-To get full Root+busybox, Download Root_busybox *.zip
-Copy Root_busybox* only to Ext SD card
-Reboot into recovery, Select Install zip from Ext SD card. select Root_busybox* .zip and Flash.
sahilarora2003 said:
1.Rooting with stock recovery - Thanx to Entropy who direct this way,as well always looking for safety measures for us, Chainfire for creating great tool SuperSu (and many more), Phil3759 as files,scripts derived from his Thread and Linus Yang for Busybox.
- Download Root_SuperSu 0.95
-Copy downloaded file to Ext SD card.
-Reboot into recovery (vol up+Home+power)
-Select install zip from ext SD card
-select 'root_SuperSU-*.zip' which you have copied to Ext card above
-Reboot device
-You can see superSU on appl drawer. open it and update.
-Now This will give you only SuperSU not busybox, though application which doesn't depends on system busybox will still works.e.g.Titanium Backup.
-To get full Root+busybox, Download Root_busybox *.zip
-Copy Root_busybox* only to Ext SD card
-Reboot into recovery, Select Install zip from Ext SD card. select Root_busybox* .zip and Flash.
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Thnks,
can i use internal usb storage..i dont have micro sd for the same..
yjain18 said:
Thnks,
can i use internal usb storage..i dont have micro sd for the same..
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YES you can.
ok i just rooted to rooted gb rom using this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817596
i followed all the procedure of group A only...
now wat to do for rocketrom
installed rocket rom with abyss kernel
thnks all of you...
shud i do over clocking or its of no importance.
Hi guys! I believe most of you obtained root via this method by Jiangyi: [TUTORIAL] Root access for ICS on I9100G which requires a temporary CWM. Quite a few users face problems because in temporary CWM, internal storage is swapped with external storage, i.e. sdcard=internal storage, internal sdcard=external storage. It may be confusing for newbies, especially on their first attempt on rooting. Therefore, I decided to release an easier method, where you can flash the zip files directly via stock 3e recovery!
Requirements:
- Running a stock ICS/JB ROM
- External sdcard
Features:
- SuperSU v0.99 by Chainfire
- Busybox v1.20.2 by Stericson
- No yellow traingle
- No increase in binary counter
Instructions (Root):
1. Download SU-BB-Installer.zip from here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390233485161005747
2. Place it in your external sdcard.
3. Power off your device COMPLETELY.
4. Boot into recovery mode by pressing Volume up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously.
5. Navigate to "apply update from external storage" using the volume buttons.
6. Select it by pressing the Power button.
7. Select SU-BB-Installer.zip.
8. Wait for it to finish and navigate up (select "../").
9. Select "reboot system now".
10. Congratulations, you now have root and busybox!
Optional: (For ICS only)
To obtain CWM recovery in order to start flashing ROMs or mods, read on:
1. Download kTool from Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.hellcat.droiddev.ktool
2. For ICS: Download the CWM recovery kernel by codeworkx from here: [KERNEL][GT-I9100G] ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.1.2
3. Extract the .tar file and you will get a file named zImage.
4. Place the zImage in the root of your internal storage.
5. Launch kTool and select "Flash kernel from /sdcard/zImage".
6. Reboot and profit! If you boot into recovery by Volume Up + Home + Power buttons, you will now see CWM recovery.
Optional: (For JB only)
To obtain CWM recovery in order to start flashing ROMs or mods, read on:
1. Download one of the stock recovery flashable zips of Blazing Safe Kernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293576
2. Place it in your external sdcard.
3. Power off your device COMPLETELY.
4. Boot into recovery mode by pressing Volume up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously.
5. Navigate to "apply update from external storage" using the volume buttons.
6. Select it by pressing the Power button.
7. Select the zip.
8. Wait for it to finish and navigate up (select "../").
9. Select "reboot system now".
6. Reboot and profit! If you boot into recovery by Volume Up + Home + Power buttons, you will now see CWM recovery.
Instructions (Unroot):
1. Download SU-BB-Unstaller.zip from here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390233485161005748
2. Place it in your external sdcard.
3. Power off your device COMPLETELY.
4. Boot into recovery mode by pressing Volume up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously.
5. Navigate to "apply update from external storage" using the volume buttons.
6. Select it by pressing the Power button.
7. Select SU-BB-Unstaller.zip.
8. Wait for it to finish and navigate up (select "../").
9. Select "reboot system now".
10. You are now unrooted.
**NOTE: In order to use this method to unroot, you MUST use my method to root before this.
Optional (remove CWM recovery)(For ICS only):
This is the tricky part, the easiest way is to reflash a whole firmware via ODIN. But if you like new methods, try this:
1. DO NOT uninstall kTool or unroot your phone first!
2. Obtain a stock zImage (either you download it or extract it from a firmware package), make sure that it is meant for the firmware you are using.
3. Place the zImage in the root of your internal storage.
4. Launch kTool and select "Flash kernel from /sdcard/zImage".
5. Reboot and if you boot into recovery by Volume Up + Home + Power buttons, you will now see the default stock 3e recovery.
6. Now you can unroot your device.
Optional (remove CWM recovery)(For JB only):
1. Download stock_XXLSR_kernel.zip from here: http://bit.ly/XCEejd and place it into your external sdcard/internal sdcard.
3. Power off your device COMPLETELY.
4. Boot into recovery mode by pressing Volume up + Home + Power buttons simultaneously.
5. Navigate to "Install zip from sdcard" using the volume buttons.
6. Select it by pressing the Power button.
7. Select "Install zip from sdcard" if you placed it in the external sdcard, or select "Install zip from internal storage" if you placed it in the internal sdcard.
8. Navigate and select stock_XXLSR_kernel.zip.
9. Wait for it to finish.
10. Select "reboot system now".
11. CWM recovery is now replaced by stock 3e recovery, and back to stock kernel too.
That's all from me. Happy rooting!
You are too free at 3.30 in the morning hahahaa
Nice guide btw. will help a lot of people.
Nice guide mate =)
New rooting method !
Great effort
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iXanza said:
You are too free at 3.30 in the morning hahahaa
Nice guide btw. will help a lot of people.
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Lol..You too Not bad at 4AM XD
Great Guide @OP..
for the verifirst time i follow this and it working great without using my pc,,and i just do it on my friend S2 today,,
FOR NOOB*
Read and follow the instructions in the thread as what @OP wrote...
YOU MAY SUCCESSFULLY ROOT.FLASH CWM ON YOU S2
I think this this thread should be STICKY THREAD
Great Mate
will be back to our 'G' Family soon
with blast
Sent from my Xperia T using tapatalk 2
Very good guide! Great Job.
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium
i cant root it say..E: failed to mount /SDcard...how to fix this...?
roshan2989 said:
i cant root it say..E: failed to mount /SDcard...how to fix this...?
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Mount and remount your SD Card =)
Really great guide man. Super simple. Will use this to root my gf's 9100G and get her on CM once I get back to India. Especially helpful because she just burned out her USB port by dropping the phone in a toilet so she can't use odin. =_=
Sent from my 9100G, running CM10.1 / Codebox / Slim Bean, depending on the day
301stSpartan said:
Really great guide man. Super simple. Will use this to root my gf's 9100G and get her on CM once I get back to India. Especially helpful because she just burned out her USB port by dropping the phone in a toilet so she can't use odin. =_=
Sent from my 9100G, running CM10.1 / Codebox / Slim Bean, depending on the day
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This is much better than odin hehe
Really nice. I wondered how to remove the cwm in case i have to send my device to Samsung. Now i know. Thank you
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda app-developers app
roshan2989 said:
i cant root it say..E: failed to mount /SDcard...how to fix this...?
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Keep in mind that you need an EXTERNAL SDCARD for this...Or you are already using one, you will have to wait a while in recovery if that happens...it takes some time...if not, reinsert your sdcard...
This is going to be a bit of a noob question, but I'm new to samsungs, I swear that rooting is very different on everything else.
Is this the best way to flash a new aosp rom? The phone is not ICS at the moment, so I was going to flash stock ICS, follow this tutorial to root, and then install some jb rom like rootbox. Or can I just do temporary CWM and flash the root box on there and keep cwm?
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Pinktank said:
This is going to be a bit of a noob question, but I'm new to samsungs, I swear that rooting is very different on everything else.
Is this the best way to flash a new aosp rom? The phone is not ICS at the moment, so I was going to flash stock ICS, follow this tutorial to root, and then install some jb rom like rootbox. Or can I just do temporary CWM and flash the root box on there and keep cwm?
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No, JB ROMs require ICS bootloader...so the best way is to flash a stock ICS ROM, root it and get a kernel with CWM, then only flash the new ROM...
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Pinktank said:
This is going to be a bit of a noob question, but I'm new to samsungs, I swear that rooting is very different on everything else.
Is this the best way to flash a new aosp rom? The phone is not ICS at the moment, so I was going to flash stock ICS, follow this tutorial to root, and then install some jb rom like rootbox. Or can I just do temporary CWM and flash the root box on there and keep cwm?
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U must flash ics stock firmware 1st in order to get the ics bootloader..then u can do temporary cwm and can flash any roms based on ics/jb..
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Hi guy need ur help..im follow the step but when enter su-bb-installer
Finding update package...
Opening updated package..
Verifying updated package..
E:signature verification failed
Re: [NEW][GUIDE][ICS] How to Root/Unroot Your I9100G Via Stock Recovery
What are you on? Are you sure you are on ICS? That only happens for GB...
Thanks mate 4 quick reply..
But I'm sure my phone is ICS..already updated with Samsung kies 4.0.3
Re: [NEW][GUIDE][ICS] How to Root/Unroot Your I9100G Via Stock Recovery
Hmm...weird then...it works for most of us...then you'd have to try the method by Jiangyi on another thread...maybe Sammy changed some stuff...:\
Did the su bb installer link dead? I cant open it.
hello
im currently using an android 4.0.3 XXLQ3 rom
my main objective is to install PARANOIDANDROID rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115167
in order to get root+safe kernel + cwm i used phiz recommended method described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
after i flashed it i rebooted the device i now have cwm but i do not have root or supersu app and i dont know if im on safe kernel or not
i read on the forum that lq3 room has some sort of a space problem as described here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
saying:
1B.If you want just Root but not kernel, follow this
- Download Root_SuperSu 0.95
-Copy downloaded file to Ext SD card.
-Reboot into recovery (vol up+Home+power)
-Select install zip from ext SD card
-select 'root_SuperSU-*.zip' which you have copied to Ext card above
-Reboot device
-You can see superSU on appl drawer. open it and update.
-Now This will give you only SuperSU not busybox, though application which doesn't depends on system busybox will still works.e.g.Titanium Backup.
-To get full Root+busybox, Download Root_busybox *.zip
-Copy Root_busybox* only to Ext SD card
-Reboot into recovery, Select Install zip from Ext SD card. select Root_busybox* .zip and Flash.
-Done !
PS : If you can't see superSU after flashing above file(sometimes happen if there is too low space like in LQ3 ROM, then use this Root_superSU, followed by same above Root_busybox file.
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so my questions are:
1. how do i get root from my current state? can i use the root_supersu in cwm instead of stock recover?
2. how can i tell if my kernel is safe atm? phiz is suppose to be safe but maybe if root failed the mmc_cap remove failed too?
soory for the long post
thanks in advance to all the helpers!
what is the name of the kernel( with extension) you flashed and how did you flash it?
nokiamodeln91 said:
what is the name of the kernel( with extension) you flashed and how did you flash it?
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i flased PhilZ-cwm6-XXLQ3-OXX-3.99-signed.zip
i flashed it using stock recovery as the post described
that is correct file.. if you have cwm then the kernel has been installed... try to flash the kernel again from cwm... then reboot and see for a supersu app..
nokiamodeln91 said:
that is correct file.. if you have cwm then the kernel has been installed... try to flash the kernel again from cwm... then reboot and see for a supersu app..
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i flashed it again using cwm i didnt see any error
still no root or supersu app i even downloaded root checker app and it says im not rooted
Hmmm. Try with the supersu zip that you mentioned earlier.
Try installing supersu from market (play store) and look if it works
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
dr.ketan said:
Try installing supersu from market (play store) and look if it works
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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it didnt work installling from the market.
i used Root_SuperSu -freespace and now im rooted
the last question i have now is my kernel safe?
phiz kernel suppose to be safe does super_su somehow overwrite the mmc_cap erase?
If your recovery is philz cwm then you have safe kern l
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
Nope. It's safe. Kernel is what has the erase command disabled and supersu just installs supersu
Thanks for everyone's help managed to root and install
u can close thread.
Ok