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Hello,
i am new to the andriod world (few days) well i decided to get a samsung captivate i used to have an iphone, i was wondering if there is a recent list of the steps on how to root this phone? not assuming that i know a step or more. i researched all day today and found some that were pretty good but some didnt work for some reason. i also didnt know i need it the samsung drivers so this is what i mean by not skipping a step or assuming i know a step. thanks in advance.
droid_07 said:
Hello,
i am new to the andriod world (few days) well i decided to get a samsung captivate i used to have an iphone, i was wondering if there is a recent list of the steps on how to root this phone? not assuming that i know a step or more. i researched all day today and found some that were pretty good but some didnt work for some reason. i also didnt know i need it the samsung drivers so this is what i mean by not skipping a step or assuming i know a step. thanks in advance.
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There are several how to videos you can find. Look for one click root if you only want to root. It is about as easy as you get. It was created by TGA Gunman. Or you can search for the Clockworkmod update.zip and place that in the root of your SD card. Then you would be able to install a Rom without actually needing to root your phone first.
Also please make sure to post questions in the proper section. You will have the wolves after you for posting a general question in dev
Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=739304
You need to spend a few days/weeks/months reading every sticky post, FAQ, and dev thread before you even think about proceeding.
kegobeer said:
You need to spend a few days/weeks/months reading every sticky post, FAQ, and dev thread before you even think about proceeding.
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+1
captivates are difficult to brick, but not impossible
My Mobile is I-9000, I installed an Arabic version JPJPM 2.2.1 on Uk version and mobile restart normally with IMIE & Phone version readable after I closed and restarted the mobile not recognized the phone version and IMIE and give unknown.
I make a recover using the three bottoms and restart the mobile reads Phone Version and IMIE No. and when close and start the mobile back to give phone version and IMIE unknown.
In some forums give the solution to check clear EFS and boot loader update like you see or Download EZbase and flash
I am afraid to do that, please tell me the solution
Read the post .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881162
jje
Reading
I hope to find the solution there
Not working
Please help
Where are the experienced people to tell the right solution to follow
check clear EFS & boot loader and upgrade or Only check EFS
Please help
You can find imei under the battery.
ayman_salah said:
Where are the experienced people to tell the right solution to follow
check clear EFS & boot loader and upgrade or Only check EFS
Please help
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I am not 100 percent sure, but I see no reason to mess with the bootloaders. Flash the new ROM with Clear EFS checked, and I THINK it will restore your IMEI. It has done so with others.
At this point, you have nothing to lose by trying.
do not clear your efs without making a backup of your efs first.
Just flash the rom from your carrier (www.samfirmware.com) that the phone came with, and you should have proper iemi.
fooman123 said:
do not clear your efs without making a backup of your efs first.
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His efs is already fragged...so silly to back it up. He is trying to restore it.
Don't clear your EFS. You might still have the backup files in there. If you open your efs in root explorer or an adb shell and have .bak files you need to delete the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files, reboot the phone and it should recreate the files from the backups.
Flash CM7. It's been reported to regenerate IMEI, but ONLY if you keep on using CM7 or MIUI. Any attempt to go back to stock will remove the IMEI.
It does not sound like is efs is totally fragged from his original post. Backing up /efs is easy -- after clearing efs there is no way to regenerate the nv_data.bin (that I know of) without a backup.
rschenck said:
I am not 100 percent sure, but I see no reason to mess with the bootloaders. Flash the new ROM with Clear EFS checked, and I THINK it will restore your IMEI. It has done so with others.
At this point, you have nothing to lose by trying.
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I will try to do that as you said above "It has done so with others"
Wish me luck
ayman_salah said:
I will try to do that as you said above "It has done so with others"
Wish me luck
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Good luck, though the consensus of I am sure smarter types than I seems to be that you should take a copy of your efs folder before doing anything...and that seems wise to me, just in case.
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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Search for super one click
Sent from my GT-S5830 using XDA
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
Hi all,
I've recently converted from owning an iPhone 4 to purchasing a brand new Galaxy S3 4G (I9305). One of the first things I discovered was the XDA developers forums and the many mouth-watering custom ROMs available. Being unexperienced but adventurous, I attempted to root my device with CF-Root which not surprisingly resulted in a boot-loop. I was able to recover my phone, and as of tonight have my phone rooted successfully.
Here comes the problem though. Ever since my unsuccessful root attempt last week I have lost my IMEI data. As I was previously unrooted I never had the chance to backup my efs folder (as of course the phone needs to be rooted). Now that my phone has finally been rooted, to my surprise, upon investigating my EFS folder there isn't even an nv_data.bin file!
I have attempted to back up what remained of my EFS folder and remove it, allowing the system to rebuild it. Unfortunately, upon rebooting there was still no nv_data.bin file. After many hours of searching online both through google, the xda forums and some other android communities I have remained unsuccessful in restoring the phone-capabilities of my phone.
As my last hope, I am asking the community here if there are any known ways of restoring IMEI/EFS data, or more specifically the nv_data.bin and nv_data.bin.md5 files without a backup. My last resort will have to be to send the phone in for servicing which may or may not be very costly.
JJJohan1 said:
Hi all,
I've recently converted from owning an iPhone 4 to purchasing a brand new Galaxy S3 4G (I9305). One of the first things I discovered was the XDA developers forums and the many mouth-watering custom ROMs available. Being unexperienced but adventurous, I attempted to root my device with CF-Root which not surprisingly resulted in a boot-loop.
Very very surprising it does not boot loop unless wrong install .
Here comes the problem though. Ever since my unsuccessful root attempt last week I have lost my IMEI data. As I was previously unrooted I never had the chance to backup my efs folder (as of course the phone needs to be rooted). Now that my phone has finally been rooted, to my surprise, upon investigating my EFS folder there isn't even an nv_data.bin file!
Try one a factory reset and two a stock rom install before anything .
jje
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Unfortunately I've already attempted various methods and stock Rom flashes. I receive the same results, where my IMEI data reports itself as null/null after typing the *#06# code. I've also tried flashing just the modem from the stock firmware, again with no change.
There are some methods available for i9000 and i9100 but unfortunately nothing works for i9300.
If your phone is covered by warranty, install triangle away remove binary counter and flash stock rom for you phone.
After doing this return it for repair.
I just got my phone back because it isn't covered by warranty. I have a belief that Jellybean stores the IMEI differently then ICS. As I checked my EFS folder, its exactly how you described it. I guess we need to kindly ask someone that has rooted their i9305. To view their EFS folder to confirm this. It's just a thought that derived when i was searching my galaxy nexus. It has no the nv_data.bin in its EFS directory it installed elsewhere.
It's correct that the i9305 ROMs do not contain nv_data files. I even went as far as copying over a working phone's EFS folder then hex-editing in my own IMEI with no change.
JJJohan1 said:
It's correct that the i9305 ROMs do not contain nv_data files. I even went as far as copying over a working phone's EFS folder then hex-editing in my own IMEI with no change.
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That may be so on model I9305 but on a JB rom on I9300 the nv-data.bin folders are in the usual place .
jje
Is there any news ? Somebody solved this problem? I have also Samsung Galaxy S 3 LTE, without IMEI and baseband version...(((
I rooted my SGS 3 woth ODIN but made a mistake. First attempt - I have chosen partition "PHONE" instead of "PDA" in ODIN and flashed it...This way I kolled my modem baseband and lost IMEI...
Hi
I tried to read all forum rules and i think its ok to post a link to other forums?!
I stumbled up on this to day: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f286/i9305-imei-repair-here-1563030/
Read carefully.
/Jonas
Sent from my GT-I9305 using XDA Premium HD app
Has nobody in here bothered to read the sticky thread I created in the I9305 Development forum?
I created the PARAM binary IMEI fix ages ago along with a big guide explaining that this device has a Qualcomm modem chip and has a different efs structure.
I also created a full backup and restore guide using QPST Software.
See thread below for more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
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Hi guys, this issue has been resolved about a month ago when I returned my phone and got a new one under warranty. Somebody bumped the thread back up to the top.
JJJohan1 said:
Hi guys, this issue has been resolved about a month ago when I returned my phone and got a new one under warranty. Somebody bumped the thread back up to the top.
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You could have saved yourself the hassle if you had read my guide!
Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2
lyriquidperfection said:
Has nobody in here bothered to read the sticky thread I created in the I9305 Development forum?
I created the PARAM binary IMEI fix ages ago along with a big guide explaining that this device has a Qualcomm modem chip and has a different efs structure.
I also created a full backup and restore guide using QPST Software.
See thread below for more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915
Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks a lot for your great job & help.
But in he topic you pointed there is requirement to have backup of EFS/ NV data.
Or it is already possible to restore IMEI and GSM connection without any backup made before?
lyriquidperfection said:
You could have saved yourself the hassle if you had read my guide!
Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk 2
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Well I could have, if I broke the phone exactly 3 weeks later, but unfortunately your guide was not posted yet. Still it's good that there's one for anyone that suffers the same problem now.
lmao very very Lost if i must say so myself
QPST did not recognize my GT-I9305
I follow the instructions to set QPST working in my PC but when i arrived to QPST configuration and adding the new port as mentioned in the guide my phone shows enabled but not connected; same thing in software download , backup tab shows no phone connected.
i tried to do the same steps in different PC than mine but same problem.
i am asking is there any another driver to install in addition to samsung usb drivers in order to make my phone detected in my PC
by the way all new drivers was downloaded by the system but still the same problem
thanks in advance
Phone GT-I9305 (EVR)
PDA I9305XXALI5
CSC I9305EVRALI5
MODEM I9305BVALI5
PC Windows 7 Home Premium (x64)
tissot said:
I tried to read all forum rules and i think its ok to post a link to other forums?!
I stumbled up on this to day: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f286/i9305-imei-repair-here-1563030/
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Well, this method needs the NSPro hardware box, right?
Hello,
After coming back from holiday, my phone suddenly stopped recognising my SIM. It see's a SIM so I no longer get an (Insert SIM Message) but I can't do anything with the sim. This is what I see.
Due to this problem I tried resetting my phone to no avail, I then stumbled upon this. I thought that this was fantastic, I could fix it without going to a store or whatever.
On my quest to root my phone for the first time ever I used a guide from the reliable How-To-Geek. I did everything the guide asked me to but unfortunately my adventure came to a halt when 'SuperOneClick' kept freezing when reaching step 7.
I have never rooted my phone so I really don't know where to begin, your help would be greatly, greatly appreciated! :good:
P.S (I have never rooted or ROM'd this phone before?
Here is what you can do
Which model is it ?? International or is it a locked network ??
Anchit Mathur said:
Which model is it ?? International or is it a locked network ??
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I guess International as it came unlocked when I got it on contract. The phone isn't locked (Never has been)
Bump
Please
What is the status right now
Does it boot?
Do u get to the system
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AndroidSlave said:
Please
What is the status right now
Does it boot?
Do u get to the system
Sent from my ME301T using Tapatalk 2
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Hello, do you mean for the SIM? It is the exact same as the screenshot of my settings in the first post. This is because I didn't manage to root it yesterday
The phone is completely fine apart from the SIM problem, that's why I want to root it
The __ONLY__ Current method you should be using to root is the philz kernel method. do not use any other method.
Please go to the philz thread.
PM me if you need more help later.
AndroidSlave said:
The __ONLY__ Current method you should be using to root is the philz kernel method. do not use any other method.
Please go to the philz thread.
PM me if you need more help later.
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Thank you very much dude,
I am slightly confused by the terms used. As you can see from my thread, I initially tried using SuperOneClick which seemed simple as it just involved installing apps on my computer and clicking 'Root'.
Currently on my phone, I don't have to backup anything as I just reset it a couple of days ago, it has its stock rom (I believe that's what it is called) Would I have to install a custom ROM or something to root my phone?
Lastly, is this the thread you are talking about?
Thank you very much again dude
Wiska said:
Thank you very much dude,
I am slightly confused by the terms used. As you can see from my thread, I initially tried using SuperOneClick which seemed simple as it just involved installing apps on my computer and clicking 'Root'.
Currently on my phone, I don't have to backup anything as I just reset it a couple of days ago, it has its stock rom (I believe that's what it is called) Would I have to install a custom ROM or something to root my phone?
Lastly, is this the thread you are talking about?
Thank you very much again dude
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Super one click anything is either a lie and bull**** or simply not for this device
Yes that's the correct thread
Make sure to find the right one for YOUR ROM. Read the instructions carefully. No you don't need a custom ROM.
Easiest way to to flash it from stock recovery with the philz file on your external SD card if u have one
AndroidSlave said:
Super one click anything is either a lie and bull**** or simply not for this device
Yes that's the correct thread
Make sure to find the right one for YOUR ROM. Read the instructions carefully. No you don't need a custom ROM.
Easiest way to to flash it from stock recovery with the philz file on your external SD card if u have one
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Heya!
I honestly have no idea which one to download for my Galaxy Note
Wiska said:
Heya!
I honestly have no idea which one to download for my Galaxy Note
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In your system settings you will go yo about phone. Match the version there to the Phil version.
I still don't get why you are rooting to fix this...
I am not sure who told you rooting would fix this...
You went on vacation and came back and the sim didn't work
Did you try removing the sim and reseating it in the phone?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
AndroidSlave said:
In your system settings you will go yo about phone. Match the version there to the Phil version.
I still don't get why you are rooting to fix this...
I am not sure who told you rooting would fix this...
You went on vacation and came back and the sim didn't work
Did you try removing the sim and reseating it in the phone?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Look at the original post. A user had the same problem and his solution was Titanium Backup Pro, he used it to clear user cache or something - this made the SIM work again.
I've taken out the SIM and everything, it works on other phones, just not mine
Lastly, about matching the version on my phone to the one on the thread:
Do I match the baseband version/Kernel Version or build number?
Wiska said:
Look at the original post. A user had the same problem and his solution was Titanium Backup Pro, he used it to clear user cache or something - this made the SIM work again.
I've taken out the SIM and everything, it works on other phones, just not mine
Lastly, about matching the version on my phone to the one on the thread:
Do I match the baseband version/Kernel Version or build number?
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you match the kernel
Really man you MUST read the instructions in the philz thread its very clear.
Well you can try all that, I personally if it were my device would flash philz (safe kernel), boot to recovery, and just do a factory reset and see if it works... but I would only do this AFTER backing up my EFS using Ktool....
ggood luck
but if you want to try clearing cache etc first, no harm done of course
Just a side-note: regarding your links, etc that you post in the OP - I won't read those. I don't think other reputable members here will either. No offense please. I only trust sources on XDA, not random websites. If its not on xda, as far as I'm concerned, it is either incorrect or doesn't exist (i will act blind to it).
The Philz kernel for the Note is easy to find via google. Look either direct for the kernel or look for a PA installation guide and skip the odin option.
root galaxy note n7000
hi everyone... please I want best root for galaxy note n7000 jellybean 4.1.2 without problems please help me
Android-Nys said:
hi everyone... please I want best root for galaxy note n7000 jellybean 4.1.2 without problems please help me
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There is only one root account on a galaxy note, so it is the one-and-only-best.
If you want to root your device read Dr. Ketan's thread (search for it, good excercise for your brain).
And: best rom xyz posts or threads are against XDA rules.
Just read it: your best Rom thread yesterday was closed. Repeating this won't help...