I can not seem to figure out how to root my phone. I read everything I found here and I can not seem to understand. Excuse the bad English language.
The easiest way is to flash via Odin kernel from CF-ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Just find the kernel for version that You have and flash it
No I can not find it? This all confuses me?
Probably You have a branded version of the OS (modified by gsm operator)
Did You think update Your OS to stock version (KI3 for example)?
If you just need root and you're not confident with flashing a kernel, [30/OCT][ROOTING/UNROOTING] Xperia 2011 Easy Rooting Toolkit [v1.0](zergRush Exploit) might be your best choice.
However, if you do decide to root by flashing a different kernel, see [GUIDE] And then there was ROOT which is an insecure version of your kernel (XWKDD) for use with SuperOneClick.
So i can update to any kernel? Its ok?
Not sure why you're asking that based on what I wrote, was something unclear?
You can either root using the first link (zergRush exploit) or use the insecure version of your current kernel from the second link along with SuperOneClick. I wouldn't recommend just picking a random kernel.
How about update to stock version? Like KI3? Or something?
nemmmanja said:
I can not seem to figure out how to root my phone. I read everything I found here and I can not seem to understand.
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So first we get the above, at which point people posted solutions, and now this?
nemmmanja said:
How about update to stock version? Like KI3? Or something?
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Make up your mind.
I still do not know how to do it and I tried everything to read and understand ... There is no bad intentions in this, just do not know what to do.
Then I would suggest you simply walk away and don't attempt to root your phone. Two people here have already spelled out to you exactly what you need to do, and also linked you to a wealth of information. I can't see it getting into much more layman's terms.
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Hello i got refered over to this site from androidforums.com
First of all i see alot of great info on here but im still a noob to this whole root process. Im not very familiar with terms and would like for someone to help me understand different roms and what is best. Im still running the stock 1.5 firmware. My baseband version is 1.04.01.09.21 software version 1.56.651.2
So ive read there is easy way to root your phone with a program you can download on your phone. can someone help me out with this. TIA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._CDMA.png#Rooting_.2F_Un-rooting_.2F_Flashing - has all links you might need to root and flash a ROM.
As you are on Sense and a older radio, I'll suggest you to upgrade to later version of sense - something 2.1 and then root it, so you don't have to worry about flashing a radio, later. But, that's your call.
Whatever you do, read all the information properly... so you don't have issues.
pa4ul said:
Hello i got refered over to this site from androidforums.com
First of all i see alot of great info on here but im still a noob to this whole root process. Im not very familiar with terms and would like for someone to help me understand different roms and what is best. Im still running the stock 1.5 firmware. My baseband version is 1.04.01.09.21 software version 1.56.651.2
So ive read there is easy way to root your phone with a program you can download on your phone. can someone help me out with this. TIA
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Try z4root... its a app that you Install and then just click ONE button... That's It!!
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If you want just pm me. I started with 1.5 and I kept the app called flash rec. It a basic app to install a recovery. Good luck
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I have the SCH-I400 (hardware version i400.0.6) , still with stock software:
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: S:i400.0.6V.DL17
Kernel version: 2.6.29
Build number: SCH-I400.DL17
I would like to upgrade it to Android 2.2 (or higher) with minimal risk of bricking it.
Where do I start?
Are there special tools that I need?
Is there a difference between "firmware" and "ROM"?
Which is the latest stable firmware/ROM that you can recommend?
Is it possible to try a particular firmware/ROM without replacing the current firmware/ROM?
What do I need to do to save the current stock firmware/ROM so that I can restore it later (if I ever want to).
I am basically clueless at this point, so any tip or link would be very much appreciated.
Thank You!
There's answers to most of your questions throughout the forums. Look around.
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Well, you can start with the search bar.
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dfgged said:
Well, you can start with the search bar.
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samuelhadams said:
There's answers to most of your questions throughout the forums. Look around.
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That's what I did before posting my question but the best I could find was this HOWTO for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10.
My understanding is that instructions that are good for one brand/model are not necessarily good for another. I couldn't find such a HOWTO for the Samsung Continuum SCH-I400 and I really don't want to brick my phone just to find out that I missed or misunderstood a step. Can you help?
For example, I found in this thread a reference to something called odin:
Is this the recommended way to flash the Samsung Continuum SCH-I400?
Is v1.85 the latest & greatest?
Is it possible to try a particular version without flashing it? (I have almost 8GB of free SD space)
Do I have to root the device before attempting any firmware trial or flash?
Just look in the development section
Literally all of your questions have been answered throughout the forum..
1. you'll want to download odin (or heimdall if you're on mac/linux)
2. firmware is the version your phone is running, and a ROM is a custom OS. for example, you're firmware is 2.1-update1. however, you are using the stock ROM. for the samsung continuum, as far as i know there is only one other ROM on 2.1-update1 (which is the firmware) and that's the debinged/debloated DL17 ROM (which is the custom OS).
3. just go through the development system and look through the ROM's and look at the comments to see if there are any bugs. currently the latest firmware is 2.2 but i don't know if there are any bugs.
4. not quite sure what you mean by that
5. what you're talking about is a nandroid backup. to do a nandroid backup you have to get clockwork recovery. just check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072
ntien said:
1. you'll want to download odin (or heimdall if you're on mac/linux)
2. firmware is the version your phone is running, and a ROM is a custom OS. for example, you're firmware is 2.1-update1. however, you are using the stock ROM. for the samsung continuum, as far as i know there is only one other ROM on 2.1-update1 (which is the firmware) and that's the debinged/debloated DL17 ROM (which is the custom OS).
3. just go through the development system and look through the ROM's and look at the comments to see if there are any bugs. currently the latest firmware is 2.2 but i don't know if there are any bugs.
4. not quite sure what you mean by that
5. what you're talking about is a nandroid backup. to do a nandroid backup you have to get clockwork recovery. just check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072
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He is talking about running a ROM off his SD card. That's probably the one unanswered question. From what I know, not you can't.
You have a LOT of reading and research to do before you're ready to do any of this stuff. Read through the Android Development sub-forum.... Then read it again... if anything is confusing, read it again. You can SERIOUSLY mess up your phone if you don't know what you're doing... Once you understand it all, then try it out.
My advice would be to first do research on the terminology. Once you know what words like flash, rom, odin, cwm, cwm cyan vs. yellow, recovery, and what things like a tar.md5, and update.zip, mean and do, it will be a lot easier to understand what you are reading. Google is your friend. Most of what I've learned has come from there. Also, peruse different forums. I understand that this one can get a little techincal for a noob. I still have to scratch my head about half of the time and think about what I'm reading before it makes sense. It will come, slowly. Just save yourself a lot of headache, and read read read, and if you have ANY doubts, find the answer BEFORE you start the process.
This video helps a lot with cwm, and flashing via odin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHpl0s7qhk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Start by googling root and cintinuum and look for addictivetips tutorial and then look for how to install clockwork mod recovery (this was the difficult part imo) should also be at addictivetips. By time your done you should at least be familliar with programs involved and asking troublshoot Q's instead of general "how do I" Q's......
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Thank you all so much! You definitely helped.
TUT
There is a great tutorial on getting to 2.2.2 in the EC07 clean thread in development.
The quickest method ive use so far (i am newbie 2 rootin etc) is download the tool to root 'superoneclick' then youl have to search for the correct flash tool for your device,then download cwm recovery to backup/restore and install your 'mod rom'. Theres some very good roms about on this site,im only on a x1o mini pro came with 2.1 and s.e refused to release any futher updates 4 this model!but its now running either 2.3.9 or 2.3.5 quite smoothly ..made up ,so u should be able to find and try later than 2.3 and choose which rom you prefer.
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smallz2k said:
The quickest method ive use so far (i am newbie 2 rootin etc) is download the tool to root 'superoneclick' then youl have to search for the correct flash tool for your device,then download cwm recovery to backup/restore and install your 'mod rom'. Theres some very good roms about on this site,im only on a x1o mini pro came with 2.1 and s.e refused to release any futher updates 4 this model!but its now running either 2.3.9 or 2.3.5 quite smoothly ..made up ,so u should be able to find and try later than 2.3 and choose which rom you prefer.
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well you dont have to start by rooting your phone... rooted roms flashed by odin work on stock 2.1 thats how i did it... i used superoneclick only once, on ec07 stock. havent had to since, cause i flashed roms with odin/cwm that are rooted and deodexed.
I have been searching for awhile now, and just can't seem to find out what I need. I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 Method 1, it was a mistake (I think). Now I'm stuck with android 3.01 and without root and/or OTA update available.
So please, link me guide or just tell me what to do. I'm so tired of this mess that I've been working with the whole day.
I want to get back to stock rom and firmware so i can use my warranty if so needed.
thanks, webspirit
maybe....
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
hiarni said:
maybe....
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113878
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I can't find my firmware version?
Webspirit said:
I have been searching for awhile now, and just can't seem to find out what I need. I followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276227 Method 1, it was a mistake (I think). Now I'm stuck with android 3.01 and without root and/or OTA update available.
So please, link me guide or just tell me what to do. I'm so tired of this mess that I've been working with the whole day.
I want to get back to stock rom and firmware so i can use my warranty if so needed.
thanks, webspirit
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You're not "stuck"! Reverting is done in order to get a rootable firmware (3.0.1). Root it, install CWM and you're done - you can install whatever ROM you like. I thought that's quite clear but obviously I have mistaken, so I added #7 and #8.
If tablet currently boots then you can go into settings and "About Tablet" to find firmware versions...Just a thought..
Bill...
To start things off I have never rooted anything and am in need of serious help. I have the Acer a500 and I'm running ics 4.0.3 and cannot figure out how to downgrade to hc so I can root. If anybody can give me a guide that is easy, step by step, and dummy proof that would be much appreciated. I've looked everywhere and can't figure this out
TIA
No need to Downgrade your device. You can root with ICS 4.0.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
Check this link, there is a simple method to root your device. I have not tried it yet, but might work for you. Remember anything went wrong may result in Bricking your Tablet.
jiteshkumawat said:
No need to Downgrade your device. You can root with ICS 4.0.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546593
Check this link, there is a simple method to root your device. I have not tried it yet, but might work for you. Remember anything went wrong may result in Bricking your Tablet.
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thanks again but like i said this is my first time doing this so how will i know for sure that it is rooted? i followed the steps but i dont see a difference at all.
jfatty99 said:
thanks again but like i said this is my first time doing this so how will i know for sure that it is rooted? i followed the steps but i dont see a difference at all.
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Rooting your device so that you can flash custom ROMs. If you don't want to flash custom ROMs then no need to root your device. Just use it.
jfatty99 said:
thanks again but like i said this is my first time doing this so how will i know for sure that it is rooted? i followed the steps but i dont see a difference at all.
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After Rooting your device, you can use an application named 'Root Check.apk' to check weather your device is rooted or not. This apk is available in market.
prepping successful, but root not.
I keep getting "remote object 'system/bin/su' does not exist
The file "su" isn't created.
how does one fix this so I can root the dang thing.
Can i use this method to unlock,and root, my stock tf300, with latest jellybean, or will i get into trouble using this version. Please tell me if there is a better way of doing it
http://dottech.org/88787/how-to-roo...300t-and-install-clockworkmod-recovery-guide/
heins said:
Can i use this method to unlock,and root, my stock tf300, with latest jellybean, or will i get into trouble using this version. Please tell me if there is a better way of doing it
http://dottech.org/88787/how-to-roo...300t-and-install-clockworkmod-recovery-guide/
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You know that you have a guide for do it here : Update-03 Mar-Small guide for Install recovery and rooting when you are already to JB
If you search a little before, you will see that you have here a lot of guides for help you
This sounds very simple, what can go wrong folowing these instructions?