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[Q] Advice to unlock/Root GT-i9000 please

Hi all I've not done this before but not noob to the unlocking scene just first time for Android.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S GT-i9000
Firmware Version 2.3.5
Baseband Version I9000BVJV3
Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-I9000BVJVC-CL679241 [email protected] #2
Build Number GINGERBREAD.BVJVC
What I'm looking to do is unlock it to allow me to use any network (currently orange).
after that I would then like to look at changing the rom or upgrading to the latest Rom's where able for SIII & S4. :victory:
I've spend a while reading other post so clearer than others but none that can help me as I'm having trouble finding the correct Kernel.
Please any and all help would be most appreciated.:cyclops:

plenty of unlock apps in the market
http://bit.ly/K0HktJ
then follow this tutorial to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1637966

Update on advice
Hi thanks for posting advice.
I've managed to unlock the phone by using a combination of
Rooting it with Unlock Root via pc
That gave me Superuser (upgraded to pro for £2)
BusyBox Free, Titanium backup Free needed also
Then I was able to use Galaxy S Unlock to save files to sdcard and unlock to any network.:victory:
Now does this mean I'm rooted and don't have to follow all the steps that the link above advices

no need if already got busybox installed
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More advice!
compacity said:
no need if already got busybox installed
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Thanks for comments, can I ask now its rooted do I need to install anything else to allow me to change the Rom's such as newer official ones or once others are raving about.
Thanks.

updating or changing ROM was easy method but deadly also, wrong move will come to brick fone. if u really hav thought it well, juz follow any instruction on xda regarding i9000 after confirming ur device version, backed up baseband, build number n etc involve.
n now u ll need cwm for flashing. find cwm to gain access to recovery n thats where u gonna flash ur custom ROM, but read a lot before doing it as here in Q & A section, many success, also failure posted here, so be sure to read first mate
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CcX85 said:
Thanks for comments, can I ask now its rooted do I need to install anything else to allow me to change the Rom's such as newer official ones or once others are raving about.
Thanks.
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Congratulations on accomplishing your unlock. Now you might be helped with a good, rich toolbox and clear guides
I'm referring you to some wonderful threads I've come across during similar quests of my own.
(It's all there; but asking the right questions and not seeing the wood for the trees will always remain tricky )
So here are my top three suggestions for your toolbox, in order of importance and relevance. You might find some overlap among them.
1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1796807
2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841250
3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2149455
As to what ROM to choose, I seriously like to push my own (eventual) ROM of choice, Mackay ROM (Unless gaming on the phone is your thing, which might bring up desires and demands that other ROMs serve even better.)
Good luck!
(And if this post was helpful, please hit THANKS. Thanks )
- Tapatalked from Platform I9000, JB 4.2.2, on Mackay Rom & kernel, baseband I9000XXJVT, powered by PolarCell at 1800 mAh

u forgot to say, "see first n second post of da provided link" mr DozerD as da link will redirect to last post, so here a thanks from me
n also when encouraging someone to flash, please say this word also ..
FLASH AT UR OWN RISK! :beer:
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@compacity: you're entirely right! And I thank you too
- Tapatalked from Platform I9000, JB 4.2.2, on Mackay Rom & kernel, baseband I9000XXJVT, powered by PolarCell at 1800 mAh

[Q] Uninstall CWM? N7000B

Hi all
Hopefully I am posting this in the right place.
I am in the process of learning how to flash custom ROMs etc. My phone is currently rooted and I am thinking of installing CWM from ROM manager so that I can update to a newer Android version.
My understanding is that if I backup my stock ROM with CWM before I flash a custom ROM I can go back to my original ROM but the kernal / CWM recovery will remain
My main question is how do I "uninstall" CWM later if I wanted to return my phone to a stock warranty state. I believe that flashing a stock kernel will achieve this, however, I haven't been able to locate a procedure and the files specific to my phone's model (GT-N7000B, on 4.1.2).
Thanks in advance

Please visit this thread for all that you require for root/unrooting a GNote courtesy of dr.ketan:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
You will definitely find your answer.
flavorcrystal7 said:
Hi all
Hopefully I am posting this in the right place.
I am in the process of learning how to flash custom ROMs etc. My phone is currently rooted and I am thinking of installing CWM from ROM manager so that I can update to a newer Android version.
My understanding is that if I backup my stock ROM with CWM before I flash a custom ROM I can go back to my original ROM but the kernal / CWM recovery will remain
My main question is how do I "uninstall" CWM later if I wanted to return my phone to a stock warranty state. I believe that flashing a stock kernel will achieve this, however, I haven't been able to locate a procedure and the files specific to my phone's model (GT-N7000B, on 4.1.2).
Thanks in advance
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Thanks
Thanks for link. There seems to be a wealth of info there. Apologies for a silly question but may I ask what is the best way to navigate this thread since there are 280 odd pages. There is a guide at the beginning, but it appears to be the oldest post. Would it be better to work from the newer pages and work backwards (from page 280). I did a quick search in the thread but did not see much reference to the N7000B. Hopefully it is fully compatible with the guides and files for the N7000.
Thanks

flavorcrystal7 said:
Thanks for link. There seems to be a wealth of info there. Apologies for a silly question but may I ask what is the best way to navigate this thread since there are 280 odd pages. There is a guide at the beginning, but it appears to be the oldest post. Would it be better to work from the newer pages and work backwards (from page 280). I did a quick search in the thread but did not see much reference to the N7000B. Hopefully it is fully compatible with the guides and files for the N7000.
Thanks
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The first posts are updated with any newer roms and procedures, all the info is at the beginning. Personally I read through the last 10 or so pages to familiarise myself with things to watch out for or avoid.
N7000B is compatible with N7000 roms and rooting.
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SpyderTracks said:
The first posts are updated with any newer roms and procedures, all the info is at the beginning. Personally I read through the last 10 or so pages to familiarise myself with things to watch out for or avoid.
N7000B is compatible with N7000 roms and rooting.
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That makes sense. Thanks for the info. That's very helpful.

[Q] How to install custom ROMs (I'm daft)

So I the SGH-I537 model (AT&T) and I'm running 4.3 on my phone. I Have it rooted with the methods listed the in general form and the root works great, although I can't find a guide to install ROMs for anyone running 4.3 just 4.2.2 I tried to follow the method in the 4.2.2 thread but quickly determined that it wouldn't work do too my baseband ending in different characters than what was provided (1537UCUBML2) If anyone knows of a thread or can link me to some information to help me get my phone to stock 4.4 that'd be great, thank you in advance!

maddmarkk said:
So I the SGH-I537 model (AT&T) and I'm running 4.3 on my phone. I Have it rooted with the methods listed the in general form and the root works great, although I can't find a guide to install ROMs for anyone running 4.3 just 4.2.2 I tried to follow the method in the 4.2.2 thread but quickly determined that it wouldn't work do too my baseband ending in different characters than what was provided (1537UCUBML2) If anyone knows of a thread or can link me to some information to help me get my phone to stock 4.4 that'd be great, thank you in advance!
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You can use SafeStrap (3.71), a 4.3 TouchWiz-based ROM of your choice, and the ML2 modules. You should read more about SafeStrap to understand how it works and its limitations before you do anything, it's in the development section.

Devo7v said:
You can use SafeStrap (3.71), a 4.3 TouchWiz-based ROM of your choice, and the ML2 modules. You should read more about SafeStrap to understand how it works and its limitations before you do anything, it's in the development section.
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@Devo7v have you been able to get safestrap 3.71 to create a slot? Mine says 0 free space. I sent my recovery.log to hashcode and he says there is an issue with it not reading internal storage space. However I saw a guy over in a gs4a android development thread say it is working for him. Can you confirm or deny it does indeed work?
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yankeesfan714 said:
@Devo7v have you been able to get safestrap 3.71 to create a slot? Mine says 0 free space. I sent my recovery.log to hashcode and he says there is an issue with it not reading internal storage space. However I saw a guy over in a gs4a android development thread say it is working for him. Can you confirm or deny it does indeed work?
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I'm still on MF3 (I don't see the benefits of 4.3 yet), so I can neither confirm nor deny 3.71 working or failing. It looks like @bigfdaddy2 has it almost working, so you might want to try PM'ing him.

Devo7v said:
You can use SafeStrap (3.71), a 4.3 TouchWiz-based ROM of your choice, and the ML2 modules. You should read more about SafeStrap to understand how it works and its limitations before you do anything, it's in the development section.
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Will this work if I have the AT&T Active?

maddmarkk said:
Will this work if I have the AT&T Active?
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The i537 is the only phone these files will work on.

[Q] galaxy s3 alliance ROM, PLEASE I need help

hey guys, and gals...I really need your help. so after holding off for over a year and a half i finally decided to root my gs3 and unfortunately I unknowingly accepted the 4.3 OTA update and well, you can probably guess the rest...so here it is. i used safestrap to get around the locked down bootloader and i installed the wicked_sensations ROM and had so many issues i decided that maybe this whole rooting thing was a lost cause...then i installed the alliance ROM and it worked much better....the issue i am having is that i cannot seem to get the wifi to work or the mobile hotspot either...i flashed the ROM and the ML1 modules and well, i just cannot seem to find a solution to my problem. I am relatively new to this android rooting process and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

cguymartin said:
hey guys, and gals...I really need your help. so after holding off for over a year and a half i finally decided to root my gs3 and unfortunately I unknowingly accepted the 4.3 OTA update and well, you can probably guess the rest...so here it is. i used safestrap to get around the locked down bootloader and i installed the wicked_sensations ROM and had so many issues i decided that maybe this whole rooting thing was a lost cause...then i installed the alliance ROM and it worked much better....the issue i am having is that i cannot seem to get the wifi to work or the mobile hotspot either...i flashed the ROM and the ML1 modules and well, i just cannot seem to find a solution to my problem. I am relatively new to this android rooting process and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Don't use stock kernel use agni or boeffla.

sorry to ask, but...
fotbal5 said:
Don't use stock kernel use agni or boeffla.
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is there any way you could give me more information? i dont know anything about swapping out the kernel or if that is even possible with the locked bootloader? in case it matters, i am using safestrap to bypass the stock verizon bootloader...thanks again

910t3 5.1.1 root

I haven't found any root and custom recovery for this version am I missing the thread? I have tried so please don't blast me. Also please link me a debloat ed stock rom please

Simple question
This is a very simple question, however, I have heard conflicting information. I have a TMO Note 4 that is rooted and I love to change roms constantly (going between AOSP and TW), but on occaision I go back to stock also. Now I have heard that the new 5.1.1. TMO stock version if loaded will lock your bootloader and you will loose root. I have also heard that you can restore your root, if previously rooted. Not sure what is correct and would hate to lose my root. Any answers?
paniro187 said:
I haven't found any root and custom recovery for this version am I missing the thread? I have tried so please don't blast me. Also please link me a debloat ed stock rom please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...y-steps-n910t3-dofc-dog1-how-to-root-t3177225