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Bit of a no brainer, but one that I never really thought about, but how do I back up my Samsung Ace which is NOT rooted?
Bit scared of the thought of rooting at the moment for two reasons which are I may brick my toys and I may void my warranty. I'm not bothered about the warranty as its not as important as owning a brick.
I don't know a way to do what you ask. But owning a stock firmware that can be flashed trough Odin its like having a non rooted backup with stock recovery. The only other thing that may be different is carrier system apps which you can backup with titanium backup.
Also making a cwm recovery backup of your original rom is OK cuz you can always open the resulting .img files and take whatever you want to put it in system or data partitions with adb push. You can push everything except the superuser app and binaries and you're good to go.
Consider that if you actually brick your phone, a backup won't do any good because you can't restore it. If you can restore a backup, then your phone isn't really bricked is it?
ace is practically near impossible to brick.
unless u do something stupid that others already warned about like using rom manager, you're literally safe.
mine got bricked, but thats after thousands of time flashing anything day and night (i'm compiling kernel, thus need to test it by flashing after each compile). guess it couldnt take the beating any longer.
but for normal user, root is practically safe. i'd say go ahead and root it.
Thanks for the replies. I'm now serious about rooting my phone. All I know is that it is Android version 2.3.3
Any good tutorials would be most appreciated.
Cheers
the lemming said:
Thanks for the replies. I'm now serious about rooting my phone. All I know is that it is Android version 2.3.3
Any good tutorials would be most appreciated.
Cheers
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the lemming said:
Thanks for the replies. I'm now serious about rooting my phone. All I know is that it is Android version 2.3.3
Any good tutorials would be most appreciated.
Cheers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
the lemming said:
Bit of a no brainer, but one that I never really thought about, but how do I back up my Samsung Ace which is NOT rooted?
Bit scared of the thought of rooting at the moment for two reasons which are I may brick my toys and I may void my warranty. I'm not bothered about the warranty as its not as important as owning a brick.
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Hello
Its been well over a year since I first considered rooting my phone.
I have now come to the sad conclusion that I do not have enough memory on the phone for it to function normally and I now want to put everything onto an SD card to free up space on the phone.
So, what tutorials can I use to get a Samsung Ace S5830 with Gingerbread version 2.3.3
My latest firmware is PDA:KPY / PHONE:KPA / CSC:KP1 (XEU)
An idiot guide would be most appreciated as I need to do this ASAP. At the moment I only have enough internal memory to install one or two apps before I get the dredded Memory full pig icon.
Hello
Could somebody please advise if the following link is the safest and simplest way to root my phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161215
the lemming said:
Hello
Could somebody please advise if the following link is the safest and simplest way to root my phone?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2161215
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Yes, It's the safest and the fastest way
Thanks for that.
I was worried at first because I used the link on the How-to and found that the zip file had a virus. However I downloaded the file from the youtube site and the Zip was virus free.
Can't bee too careful.
Once I've rooted, where can I go for info to backup my Phone's operating system, ROM I think its called.
And how do I transfer all my apps to the SD card?
Cheers
One more question.
Is it best to do a Factory Reset of Gingerbread and get that as clean as possible before I root and backup the phone?
the lemming said:
Thanks for that.
I was worried at first because I used the link on the How-to and found that the zip file had a virus. However I downloaded the file from the youtube site and the Zip was virus free.
Can't bee too careful.
Once I've rooted, where can I go for info to backup my Phone's operating system, ROM I think its called.
And how do I transfer all my apps to the SD card?
Cheers
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Here you have a useful thread, Q&A Thread is full of info and it's the place when you can search info and ask for help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2313363
CWM is the tool to flash/backup/restore roms
One question, is your phone model GT-S5830? It's very important
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the lemming said:
One more question.
Is it best to do a Factory Reset of Gingerbread and get that as clean as possible before I root and backup the phone?
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when you root your phone you keep it clean, no need to wipe data/factory reset you need to flash CWM and do you first backup but check that your phone's model is GT-s5830 first and that you are runnig Gingerbread android version (2.3.x) please
Yes my phone is a bog standard GT-S5830
Version
2.3.3
the lemming said:
Yes my phone is a bog standard GT-S5830
Version
2.3.3
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OK! It's is really important to avoid troubles ( NEVER FLASH NOTHING FROM 5830I, 5830M and 50830C models! )
so follow the steps to flash CWM 5.0.2.6. FIXED and enjoy your device
I am really sorry to ask this, but am using samsung galaxy ace s5830i. I perfectly rooted my device using the instructions from the same forum. wat i dont understand is wat has it actually done to my device. I am actually trying to update my firmware version through kies, while it keeps telling me that i need 3000 mb. I dunno wat to do. am stuck here. I thought rooting wil help me here.
Tony Stark Uchiha said:
I am really sorry to ask this, but am using samsung galaxy ace s5830i. I perfectly rooted my device using the instructions from the same forum. wat i dont understand is wat has it actually done to my device. I am actually trying to update my firmware version through kies, while it keeps telling me that i need 3000 mb. I dunno wat to do. am stuck here. I thought rooting wil help me here.
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rooting your device basically means that you now have access to modify your "system" files. e.g. you can now uninstall any system app that you don't like, with a software like es file explorer. There are also tons of useful apps in the market which require your phone to be rooted in order to work properly. Rooting also has other benefits but if you are looking to update your firmware to the latest stock rom, i suggest you look into this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822109 and follow the instructions. I hope this helps. Cheers and Hit Thanks if i helped you
Tony Stark Uchiha said:
I am really sorry to ask this, but am using samsung galaxy ace s5830i. I perfectly rooted my device using the instructions from the same forum. wat i dont understand is wat has it actually done to my device. I am actually trying to update my firmware version through kies, while it keeps telling me that i need 3000 mb. I dunno wat to do. am stuck here. I thought rooting wil help me here.
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Did you flash a custom kernel to root your phone?kies doesn't recognise phones with custom roms and kernels...that is maybe the reason why it is showing weird things (3 GB for an update? Weird...)...and there's another explaination...kies requires you to free some internal memory for the update (let me guess, your phone has less than 300 MB left?) if you want to update your software, use ODIN instead and flash one...google about it...it's much faster and stable...
By rooting your phone, means you gained superuser access...you can now modify system files...unlike iphone, rooting is not like jailbreaking...you can install apks without rooting but you must jailbreak to install ipas...next time, do some research first before voiding your warranty...
saeed14i said:
rooting your device basically means that you now have access to modify your "system" files. e.g. you can now uninstall any system app that you don't like, with a software like es file explorer. There are also tons of useful apps in the market which require your phone to be rooted in order to work properly. Rooting also has other benefits but if you are looking to update your firmware to the latest stock rom, i suggest you look into this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822109 and follow the instructions. I hope this helps. Cheers and Hit like if i helped you
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Ryuinferno said:
Did you flash a custom kernel to root your phone?kies doesn't recognise phones with custom roms and kernels...that is maybe the reason why it is showing weird things (3 GB for an update? Weird...)...and there's another explaination...kies requires you to free some internal memory for the update (let me guess, your phone has less than 300 MB left?) if you want to update your software, use ODIN instead and flash one...google about it...it's much faster and stable...
By rooting your phone, means you gained superuser access...you can now modify system files...unlike iphone, rooting is not like jailbreaking...you can install apks without rooting but you must jailbreak to install ipas...next time, do some research first before voiding your warranty...
There's no like button...
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lol ... sorry ... i meant "Thanks" :silly:
guys i got new phone galaxy note n7000,so my question is is it worth to root it?now i have JB 4.1.2 installed with odin.So what is best method of rooting without losing data.
burimi007 said:
guys i got new phone galaxy note n7000,so my question is is it worth to root it?now i have JB 4.1.2 installed with odin.So what is best method of rooting without losing data.
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I think its worth it, but it depends on what you want from your device.
Do you want to be able to use custom roms, do you need to use applications that need root permissions? If the answere is yes;
and you have the technical intellect to do so, and dont care about losing warranty, then by all means do root it.
If you are happy with the samsung provided software, and dont really need to use any applications that do need root perms, or if you are not sure about anything you do on the computer, then please dont.
If you do decide to root; then its pretty easy, and wont remove or touch the user data that is currently on the phone.
Anthropostar said:
I think its worth it, but it depends on what you want from your device.
Do you want to be able to use custom roms, do you need to use applications that need root permissions? If the answere is yes;
and you have the technical intellect to do so, and dont care about losing warranty, then by all means do root it.
If you are happy with the samsung provided software, and dont really need to use any applications that do need root perms, or if you are not sure about anything you do on the computer, then please dont.
If you do decide to root; then its pretty easy, and wont remove or touch the user data that is currently on the phone.
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as for warranty i dont really care,i need some of apps that need root,but i read some comments on youtube that i can brick phone trying to root galaxy note,
so is the best way to root with Exynos Abuse without losing data,and does anythink changes at all,touchwiz or anythink or camera does stilll works
burimi007 said:
as for warranty i dont really care,i need some of apps that need root,but i read some comments on youtube that i can brick phone trying to root galaxy note,
so is the best way to root with Exynos Abuse without losing data,and does anythink changes at all,touchwiz or anythink or camera does stilll works
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best method to root stock firmware is PhillZ kernel......read his OP ...there are multiple options
how much time do you have for xda ? once you root you have to stay tuned to developments on this forum
people root only to realise its best to stay stock...the experience is necessary but time -taking
Hi dont root it its a nightmare to many bugs in all those custom roms there never perfect keep it stocked i have the sweet rom jelly bean i installed the camera app went to plau it my note was bricked had to reflash it all again that means change all the settings keep it stock if you got a few hours like 5 hours min
Aday then go gor it there are plenty of roms to try out i have tried them all out i got time lol
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burimi007 said:
guys i got new phone galaxy note n7000,so my question is is it worth to root it?now i have JB 4.1.2 installed with odin.So what is best method of rooting without losing data.
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yes its worth it. there are many threads that will help you safely root your device
If you decide to root then look here and read carefully all your questions will be answered http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901191
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It is okay to root for back up purpose and some programming stuff which required to root access.
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How to manually root the stock firmware?
Hi,
I've rooted a couple of Chinese MTK6577-based phones from scratch recently, using SP Flash Tool and Android Kitchen to insert CWM. I prefer to root my own stock firmware, that way knowing what it is that I'm starting with.
What is the preferred method of upgrading the N7000 without installing an already-cooked ROM? Will the SP Flash Tool method work, or is there a better way for this device?
Thanks for any advice.
Best regards,
-Warren
You need to use odin to flash stock roms on n7k
Hi, I would like to upgrade my Samsung galaxy s3 mini. But I don't want to lose my files, apps and root.
Can someone help me?
ps sorry for my bad english
5|3nD0n said:
Hi, I would like to upgrade my Samsung galaxy s3 mini. But I don't want to lose my files, apps and root.
Can someone help me?
ps sorry for my bad english
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have you taken the time to search before posting this question?
efaustino84 said:
have you taken the time to search before posting this question?
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Yes, I've looked but I could not find it. I could only find out how you can upgrade a rooted phone but then, all your apps and data, and sometimes a root will be removed.
5|3nD0n said:
Yes, I've looked but I could not find it. I could only find out how you can upgrade a rooted phone but then, all your apps and data, and sometimes a root will be removed.
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perhaps you may not have used the right key words in your search
look for backup data and apps
that will show you how to backup your apps and data
First, what firmware have you got now and what do you want to update it to?
I guess you still want stock firmware otherwise you wouldn't care about loosing root.
This phone is so easy to root that there's nothing to even think about.
Do these Samsung firmwares really factory reset by itself? I can't remember but I think not.
If so, I wonder how Samsung can have any customers left if their phones gets wiped with every update ?
Sure its best to make a backup just in case, but its also very simple to restore it back to your new firmware in case of userdata getting wiped. Just remember to back up to your external SD.
tys0n said:
First, what firmware have you got now and what do you want to update it to?
I guess you still want stock firmware otherwise you wouldn't care about loosing root.
This phone is so easy to root that there's nothing to even think about.
Do these Samsung firmwares really factory reset by itself? I can't remember but I think not.
If so, I wonder how Samsung can have any customers left if their phones gets wiped with every update ?
Sure its best to make a backup just in case, but its also very simple to restore it back to your new firmware in case of userdata getting wiped. Just remember to back up to your external SD.
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I have android version 4.1.2 and I want to have at least higher. I do have stock firmware and wants to keep that too.
but what am I supposed to do?
5|3nD0n said:
I have android version 4.1.2 and I want to have at least higher. I do have stock firmware and wants to keep that too.
but what am I supposed to do?
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what model do you have?
for international gt-i8190 highest version of stock android is 4.1.2 so that is as good as it gets
samsung are not supporting firmware upgrades of this device higher than 4.1.2 android at this point
please note that there are some threads on the topic if you would like to have a read
i strongly recommend that you take the time to do some research before you start thinking about loading firmware to your phone
But where it really all about is that I want to be a developer so I can turn on USB debugging and that can not with my android version. It can only with android 4.2 and higher. So I want something simple that I lose nothing.
5|3nD0n said:
But where it really all about is that I want to be a developer so I can turn on USB debugging and that can not with my android version. It can only with android 4.2 and higher. So I want something simple that I lose nothing.
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usb debugging not available on 4.1.2?
really?
are you sure?
Of course it's on 4.1.2.
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Of course it's on 4.1.2.
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to my knowledge it is also there on even older versions
Like the title states, I'm totally noob to rooting, but my mi device's been running out of storage lately and I don't plan to buy a new phone in the near future. So guess I'll just root my device so as to be able to transfer apps to the sd card, besides I don't like the miui interface, so root seems inevitable. But I don't have much knowledge on all this, what are the basics I need to keep in mind, so I don't end up ruining my device. Any help, youtube video will be greatly appreciated, please help me.
dhananjayyy said:
Like the title states, I'm totally noob to rooting, but my mi device's been running out of storage lately and I don't plan to buy a new phone in the near future. So guess I'll just root my device so as to be able to transfer apps to the sd card, besides I don't like the miui interface, so root seems inevitable. But I don't have much knowledge on all this, what are the basics I need to keep in mind, so I don't end up ruining my device. Any help, youtube video will be greatly appreciated, please help me.
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Just follow the root threads instructions without experimenting on the first try. you'll be fine
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Just follow the root threads instructions without experimenting on the first try. you'll be fine
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Can you please share the link to the thread?
here is the basic steps i used:
1-first of all u have to unlock bootloader (all data will be wiped) http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html
1.5 -check for sure u have unlocked the bootloader (fastboot oem device-info)
2-later install a recovery https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-4a/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-0-0-xiaomi-redmi-4a-t3576024
3-you can flash a custom rom,gapps,etc (optional).im not sure but if you want to stay in the stock rom u have to flash something to disable dm-encryption
4-after that the device can be rooted (search for magisk in google)
p.s.:im not responsable for what happens,check for help if you are not sure