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[Q] Help rooting Galaxy S I9000 - 2.3.3 XWJVH

I am having a few problems with rooting my Galaxy S.
I have looked for hours at different threads about different root methods and different kernels but I am not sure which root method and kernel to use.
I am running Gingerbread 2.3.3 XVJVH. Can somebody give me some advice and provide me with a link to rooting instructions with your preferred method please?
Thanks
RobWill116

Hy!
I'm using already rooted kernel's like SpeedMod.You can try with this---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044519(but this is for 2.3.4 but should work on 2.3.3)

I have tried all root versions with JVP, almost to the point to brick the phone and I came to the following conclusion why do all the kernels remove the bootanimation sound????
I reinstalled the original stock JVH because JVP has a huge battery drain not explicitely on the usage settings but with the same usage of applications on a daily routine the phone wouldn't last 14 hours. With JPY and now JVH, the battery last almost 48 hours.
I just want to have root to install the daily briefing from JVP and to calibrate the GPS but there is no rooting method nor kernel which stick to stock rom implementing only root, busybox and su and the rest to remain untouched....either the bootanimation sound is removed or you get extra tweaks when you are not using it...so anynone for a minimalist rooting?

Try fuguroot.

Tried it. it removes the boot animation sound, so all the other root method...

You could try with one-click root but i'm not sure that will work on 2.3.3
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App

it doesn't work either...see my desperation?

Flash speedmod kernel
Apply root from recovery
Flash stock kernel
Or flash ramad's deodexed jph with's pre rooted
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just put the boot sound back yourself!

Thanks for all the replies! I think I'm going to give fuguroot a go sounds the easiest haha
Just wanted to check firstly, is there.no root with JVH? Just the fact a lot of people have said it has the best battery life
RobWill116
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Hmm I'm using Chainfires CF-Root. It works perfectly with jvh. Although you need to use odin to flash the kernel. But I don't think it's a problem for you if you know how to flash stock rom.
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Thanks I might give that a go as well. I new to SGS flashing, had X10 but O2 couldn't fix it and didn't have anymore in stock so gave me SGS instead! I'm sure I'll find some instructions anyway - unless you want me help me out further and post a link

With pleasure.
RobWill116 said:
Thanks I might give that a go as well. I new to SGS flashing, had X10 but O2 couldn't fix it and didn't have anymore in stock so gave me SGS instead! I'm sure I'll find some instructions anyway - unless you want me help me out further and post a link
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Note! You really should be sure that you are on JVH and please read the thread I linked to you carefully. In cause you would brick your phone. I bricked my phone a couple of times already by doing something else stupidly. However here in Finland Samsung is kind enough to fix it for me always. Even I explained that I bricked it by flashing some other roms myself
Again If you are indeed on JVH. then:
1st. head to this thread by ChainFire himself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788108&highlight=CF-ROOT
2nd. search for "CF-Root-XW_NEE_JVH-v3.2-CWM3RFS.zip" to download.
3rd. Unzip the file.
4th. open odin and load this file as PDA.
5th. put your phone into download mode and then connect to your computer.
6th. flash and done.
One thing you might want to know. ChainFire Root removed the booting sound as well. But it keeps the original boot animation.

Who's rooted their retil unit?

Who here has rooted their retail unit? I've rooted every android device I've owned in the past but this one seems a little..different...to me. Really, all I'm after is some new kernels.

Kayak83 said:
Who here has rooted their retail unit? I've rooted every android device I've owned in the past but this one seems a little..different...to me. Really, all I'm after is some new kernels.
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I rooted mine, a GT-P7510.

Kayak83 said:
Who here has rooted their retail unit? I've rooted every android device I've owned in the past but this one seems a little..different...to me. Really, all I'm after is some new kernels.
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There is only one kernel so far and it is a work in progress so you might want to wait and take the time to fully understand the root process. If you already have Android SDK installed and are comfortable using a cmd prompt the instructions are pretty easy to follow though.
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Follow the instructions in this thread...it is well detailed and simple.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1131448
Locked Bootloader rooted with 3.1
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I rooted my retail 32GB grey and havent looked back! Might not be anything big available for it yet, but give it time and you know the roms and everything else will start to emerge.

I rooted but not so much for custom ROMs as much as being able to use apps that require root like titanium backup and adfree.
I did try the new kernel and overclocked but I found it unstable and went back to stock.

MoNsTeReNeRgY22 said:
I rooted my retail 32GB grey and havent looked back! Might not be anything big available for it yet, but give it time and you know the roms and everything else will start to emerge.
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did the same, its better to get the "work" done now so nothing bug fun and games later

Rooted mine. Didn't feel any different than when I rooted my EVO. Of course, i rooted my EVO back before the "one-click" solutions appeared, so doing things like flashing partitions was neither unusual nor scary.

ericlmccormick said:
I rooted but not so much for custom ROMs as much as being able to use apps that require root like titanium backup and adfree.
I did try the new kernel and overclocked but I found it unstable and went back to stock.
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the kernel is stable (as of 10.30PM EST refresh), from various reports thus far.
your specific device cannot oc past 1ghz at what im willing to give.
you can still reap the benefits of the kernel without OC (which is a marked improvement over stock, in my opinion), if you so choose.
if you do experience any issues (when not oc'd), which you feel is kernel related, please report this in the thread with a log in hand (/proc/last_kmsg and dmesg).
thank you.

I guess i'm just hesitant because I have never rooted by running through cmd on my pc. But it has always been fairly strait forward. Leap of faith.

I feel the same way KayaK....I am leaping into it as well.

I agree that it is a bit different. I was hesitant, and hoped someone would release a simplified method. But... curiosity got the best of me.
I've rooted and upgraded to the OC kernel. I'm not having any problems, and it is a bit more responsive. Note: I did have to 'push' the files to my tablet a couple of times, because it seemed that the initial ones didn't work.
I have previously rooted my nexus s via adb/fastboot. I found the adb method to be more reliable; in the sense that, if my phone went into a bootloop... I knew I could hook it up via usb and fix it.
Just do a CWM backup first.

hoping that someone will come up with a One Click Root solution like they did for the Samsung Infuse phone. Just bought my SGT 10.1 at BestBuy and it has no SD card slot, so I am not sure how to root without pushing to sdcard. Has anyone successfully root their SGT without sdcard slot?
please advise.
Thanks

newims2000 said:
hoping that someone will come up with a One Click Root solution like they did for the Samsung Infuse phone. Just bought my SGT 10.1 at BestBuy and it has no SD card slot, so I am not sure how to root without pushing to sdcard. Has anyone successfully root their SGT without sdcard slot?
please advise.
Thanks
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I don't believe anyone has a sdcard slot on their SGT. There is a SDCARD folder that behaves in the same way an sdcard would. Put the neccessary files in this folder and proceed as usual.

Downgrade 3.2 to 3.0.1 AND root help

i dont want to have my hand held every step of the way so i will try to outline what i believe i need to do and hopefully someone can confirm and correct me.
here goes....
first use this method, apparently method 2 better, to downgrade...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227
i then need to follow a process to either root it and leave it as 3.0.1 but rooted or install a custom rom that is rooted? if i need to install custom rom due to that instability mentioned in method 2 i could just put a stock but rooted 3.2 i believe. is there a list of rooted 3.2 roms that i can just install without playing around with kernels or whatever? which is the best currently?
thanks guys and please be gentle

I used the downgrade to 3.0.1, root that, install cwm by thor, then for now flashed Taboonay.
I too am looking for a Rom that fits me right. I'll report back if I find it.
<warning>**** I Void Warranties ****</warning>

cheers mate. idecided to use method 1 and it went without a hiccup. i then rooted.
for now i will leave it with stock 3.0.1 rooted as i am sure ice cream sandwich will be out in a short period and then i will look to put a rooted version of that on when it is known to be stable and someone has a good tutorial on it.
thanks for all the work that goes into the development of this great OS.

one of the reasons i wanted to root is to increase cpu speed.
when i just installed setcpu it wont allow me to go over 1000mhz which i presume is to do with the stock rom.
any suggestions? does this mean i will HAVE to install a custom rom, if so is there a list or any roms that are definitely better than others? if so, i guess there will be different procedures to install depending on the rom,?.

Not necessarily a custom rom, but a custom kernel. Some roms include kernels, some dont. Any you can install kernel wthout rom if you want.

I used method 2 and downgraded to 3.0.1. This version is very unstable as I got a force close message every 5-10 seconds. I immediately rooted using iconia root. (Iconia root and the rom that I was going to flash were already on my sd card prior to going through the process) Kekinash has a rooted stock rom here in the development section if that's what you want. I downloaded it, but I have not flashed it yet because I am happy with Thor's current 13.2 rom. There is a link to Thor's website in the general section. I won't post it here because of xda rules. I can't speak for any other roms in this section because I only ran rooted stock before the 3.2 update.

Lightspeed Rom is pretty snappy

cheers guys, went with honeyvillain.
only probs: first it says to insert a sim card, as i have a a500 it doesnt use a sim card, this is probably why 2 force closes come up straight away for system updater possibly?
second, the market kept saying there was an error. i uninstalled the market and found the latest market apk and all is fine so far running 1400mhz.

bdaman80 said:
Not necessarily a custom rom, but a custom kernel. Some roms include kernels, some dont. Any you can install kernel wthout rom if you want.
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www.tegraowners.com
Good kernels from the person who made the recovery possible....

[UPDATE] CWM flashable ASUS update for ICS -- updated US, TW and WW version

As it says the update for ASUS ICS, but CWM flashable.
*WARNING* If you are rooted, you will need OTA rootkeeper from Market to flash this patch, or flash superuser after rebooting at least once. Currently US and WW ROMs only.
--If someone has an update from another version (CN, etc.) that they want to use, PM me with a link to the file and I can build/edit a script for that too and add it in--
You should be on an odexed stock ROM (rooted of-course) in order for this to work. If you are on a custom ROM, don't bother, it won't work for you. You will need to wait for the dev of your ROM to make a patch or upgrade.
I set this up to only flash the kernal and the patches. Recovery will not be effected. This is confirmed working for me.
The US version -- http://www.mediafire.com/?3aa16qy7sh4t9m4
The WW version -- credit to Lizard -- http://www.mediafire.com/?nw4zgwvl3yug0tw
The TW version -- thanks to wai43 for the files -- http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cfq6d5lug4q4sd8
I will not be responsible if you brick your tablet. This patch worked fine for me, but may not work for others.

If I'm on stock rooted ics... Should I full wipe? Or just wipe cache and flash over? Thanks
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Ep3n3wp said:
If I'm on stock rooted ics... Should I full wipe? Or just wipe cache and flash over? Thanks
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I didn't wipe anything. It worked fine for me. It works just like a normal update. You may need to be sure to have all the factory installed files though. I did the update from a full stock, rooted ROM. Worked great.

You sir are awesome. Worked perfectly.
For those like mE that edited thier system.
1. I flashed ics full over my set up to restore it without losing my settings.
2. Root keeper to keep root.
3. Flashed this update.
4. Used root keeper to restore root.
5. Profit????

tweaked said:
You sir are awesome. Worked perfectly.
For those like mE that edited thier system.
1. I flashed ics full over my set up to restore it without losing my settings.
2. Root keeper to keep root.
3. Flashed this update.
4. Used root keeper to restore root.
5. Profit????
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Honestly, I don't know if we can profit from this... lol, but thanks is just fine. I've been dabbling in this crap for years, but I had to go back to the drawing board to get that script to work right. I hope that ASUS has their crap together and don't release a bunch of patches over the next few months, that would suck for all the devs. It is supposed to have some benefits, but I've been playing with this for a few hours and haven't seen anything amazing yet... I'm working on some thing based on this and will release soon.
BTW, for those with random reboot issues, I have yet to have experienced that -- since the original update. Anyway, just my 2 cents.
sent from my ASUS Transformer running modded ICS using Tapatalk

Sharpe351 said:
Honestly, I don't know if we can profit from this... lol, but thanks is just fine. I've been dabbling in this crap for years, but I had to go back to the drawing board to get that script to work right. I hope that ASUS has their crap together and don't release a bunch of patches over the next few months, that would suck for all the devs. It is supposed to have some benefits, but I've been playing with this for a few hours and haven't seen anything amazing yet... I'm working on some thing based on this and will release soon.
BTW, for those with random reboot issues, I have yet to have experienced that -- since the original update. Anyway, just my 2 cents.
sent from my ASUS Transformer running modded ICS using Tapatalk
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I didn't have the reboot error either. I wasn't even going to install the update. But since you made it easy....

Thanks for the uneventful update.
I HAVE experienced RR on ICS; will see what happens.
The poll in the other thread does not lead me to believe that this update fixes all the problems that lead to random reboots.
Anyway, thanks.
Btw, I tried to capture the update blob but after I renamed it, it disappeared from the /cache
I was just curious as to what you did to the update to defang it.
Is removing the recovery enough?
Does it also carry a bootloader update which you also have to remove?

feisty_noodle said:
Thanks for the uneventful update.
I HAVE experienced RR on ICS; will see what happens.
The poll in the other thread does not lead me to believe that this update fixes all the problems that lead to random reboots.
Anyway, thanks.
Btw, I tried to capture the update blob but after I renamed it, it disappeared from the /cache
I was just curious as to what you did to the update to defang it.
Is removing the recovery enough?
Does it also carry a bootloader update which you also have to remove?
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I packed only the boot.img in the file. All the other junk is gone. From what I saw in the unpacked boot.img, there appears to be minor changes in the files. Quite possibly updates.
sent from my ASUS Transformer running modded ICS using Tapatalk

Can you just add superuser binary and the app plus busybox to the user script? I'm curious how you could go about further de clawing this update for rooted users.. maybe not wipe the system xbin folder just amend it? I'm out of my element...

luna_c666 said:
Can you just add superuser binary and the app plus busybox to the user script? I'm curious how you could go about further de clawing this update for rooted users.. maybe not wipe the system xbin folder just amend it? I'm out of my element...
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I backed up su with OTA RootKeeper then rebooted into CWR. I flashed the zip, rebooted and let the update "optimize [my] apps". Once that was done I was greeted with my usual homescreen. A toast notification informed me WebKey was granted SuperUser permission, as always happens on bootup.
Surprised, I launched SuperUser and saw a corresponding new entry in the log. I double checked my current version of su, which was found to be current. I'm assuming that a "No newer version of su available" means su (and thus root) wasn't removed during the upgrade.
I next launched OTA RootKeeper which oddly reported my TF101 was no longer rooted. Nonetheless I hit RESTORE and root is back: or rather OTA RootKeeper is happy now.
--L.

Patch good for Non US Firmware?
I have tried to flash this update but I get an asset failure. Could that be due to the fact that I am running stock WW ICS and not the US version?

error
I got the error in the image I tried a couple of options including the microsd.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7256720_703_699618527
Sorry I cant get the image to show.

Sharpe351 said:
I didn't wipe anything. It worked fine for me. It works just like a normal backup. You may need to be sure to have all the factory installed files though. I did the update from a full stock, rooted ROM. Worked great.
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Did you do this in CWM or no? I dont have CWM installed dont really care to bc Im not flashing any ROMs until NVflash works on my sbk version
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avasman said:
I have tried to flash this update but I get an asset failure. Could that be due to the fact that I am running stock WW ICS and not the US version?
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you have to be on a US firmware.
Sent from my Motorola Triumph on CM7 (my custom build) using Tapatalk

lemonoid said:
Did you do this in CWM or no? I dont have CWM installed dont really care to bc Im not flashing any ROMs until NVflash works on my sbk version
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk
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this is not a ROM. Its a patch from Asus. Yes, it is cwm flashable.
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carlvk said:
I got the error in the image I tried a couple of options including the microsd.
https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D7256720_703_699618527
Sorry I cant get the image to show.
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that is an assert failure. The update isn't happy due to the ROM you're running. if you aren't on a US ROM, it wont update.
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Sharpe351 said:
that is an assert failure. The update isn't happy due to the ROM you're running. if you aren't on a US ROM, it wont update.
Sent from my Motorola Triumph on CM7 (my custom build) using Tapatalk
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Aha, that'll be it I'm on ww.
Thanks for the help.

doesn't work for me (us tf).
sth about asusreader. maybe because i've deleted it and other stock apps...

oifi said:
doesn't work for me (us tf).
sth about asusreader. maybe because i've deleted it and other stock apps...
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you need to be running a full ROM as stated in the OP.
Sent from my Motorola Triumph on CM7 (my custom build) using Tapatalk

Thank You
Sharpe thank you for this zip. I have a US B80 and the stupid update would start to install and then after getting about a 1/4 of the way it would freeze on the android with the exclamation point. Your zip solved that problem and so far no reboots or any weirdness. I do have one question about the update though, how do I stop the tablet from trying to take the OTA(it is persistent).
Thanks

[Q] LG G2 D802H, Root help.

Hey guys.
I am not that new in the whole rooting "scene" but it seems that I am unable to find a proper guide for rooting my (updated) phone. Every guide I have found, not only in this site, is outdated for like a year or so or just for older versions of the firmware, and if there is one thats for D802H(international model, I'm from Greece) it's probably in really bad english or directed towards pros. I rooted my G2 when I got it last year but decided to unroot because of some problems with the screen so I could use my warranty and haven't rerooted since. So it would be really helpful if any of you could point me in a certain guide or just run me through the whole process of rooting my phone, what to download, what to do to my phone, the recoveries etc. I would really like to use Cyanogen Mod or a G3 mod. Certainly, my choice for these two is because they look awesome. If you have any other rom on your mind that might be better than these, please dont hesitate from telling me. I really need all the help I can get, last time I got stuck on a boot loop and didn't know what to do for many hours before I reflashed to stock. So basically I would like a root guide ( found one from a member called somboons, seemed nice but wasn't really thorough as to whether I should wipe all data or just wipe dalvik cache and really wasn't noob-friendly) and a link to a ROM download page with a guide for flashing it. Not really into kernels, so if you could suggest a different one from stock that provides better battery life etc. that would be great. Any other info that you feel I should know will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance guys and sorry for the trouble I'm putting you,
George.
P.S.: Would like to avoid wiping data if at all possible.

search for stump root apk

zekurosu said:
search for stump root apk
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Oh well that was easy, thanks man. Rooted succesfully, installed SU and now have TWRP. What about the ROM? For CM, should I just go in their site and pick one for my phone? Is a release here that's stable?

giorgos123 said:
Oh well that was easy, thanks man. Rooted succesfully, installed SU and now have TWRP. What about the ROM? For CM, should I just go in their site and pick one for my phone? Is a release here that's stable?
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if CM11 .. try the latest Milestone ... as for CM12, it is still alpha stage, so try at your own risk