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[Q] I'm so very confused.

Alright, So I recently just moved from an Evo to the epic. And I'm glad I did. The evo was great, But I missed having a keyboard and the epic hasn't dissapointed.
I have a couple questions though,
Rooting on the evo was super easy, I'm still confused on how to use the one click root for epic. People are saying it doesn't work? And I read on some website if you just want to change roms and change kernals just to flash a custom recovery onto it and don't root, because rooting will only let you get root-only apps.
Please? Explain on how to root with the one click root method because I'm Completely lost on how to do this for the epic 0_o

The one click root does work. I followed the instructions and my phone is rooted. I'm new to android and to rooting but not new to modding phones/computers/software. After rooting you can still download none root apps in addition to root apps. From what I've seen most of the rooting issues come from people not following the instructions or not truely understanding them. I haven't flashed to a new rom yet. I'm waiting on froyo. So I can't say for sure but its my understanding that you have to have root premissions to flash a custom rom.
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As far as how to root with the one click root I installed the samsung usb drivers for my operating system (win 7 64bit) Note: after reading several posts the driver installation takes a little bit. Click on the installing drivers message to bring up the install window. I let the installtion run for almost 15 minuted and it still gave me an error but after turning on usb debbuging on phone connecting with usb, mounting sd card, and running the one click root my phone restarted and I was rooted. If you search other posts you'll find more detailed instructions.
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Correction. You don't have to root to flash a rom I don't know what I was thinking when I typed that. All you need is clockwork recovery.
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The only problem you'll encounter, if any at all, with rooting is with driver installation. If u follow the guides tho and don't try to experiment, u shud be good to go. These roots are one click as well as it involves running a simple bat file. Some phones are more finnicky than others, but they shud give u no trouble if u know what ur doing. Good luck.
And yes, the keyboard on this rules
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Cannot Root Galaxy tab2 10.1 P5100

Hi, i have a galaxy tab 2 10.1 P5100 and i need to install VNC server. VNC server apps needs rooted device to run, so i want to root my tab..
I have follow this thread step by step but i still have no luck to push CWM.. After flash GT-P5100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.5.0.4.tar in ODIN, I restart my device into recovery mode but it goes into Android recovery <3e> not into CWM.. has anyone facing this problem?

yuiaddict said:
I have follow this thread step by step but i still have no luck to push CWM.. After flash GT-P5100_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.5.0.4.tar in ODIN, I restart my device into recovery mode but it goes into Android recovery <3e> not into CWM.. has anyone facing this problem?
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Hi.
1) When you connect your Tab to the PC does ODIN recognize it? As in in one of the little boxes it should say something like "COM4".
2) Is your tablet is in download mode? This displays the green android with what I think is Metatron's Cube as its heart.
3) Are you making sure that the .tar file is being placed under PDA?
3) Do you get the green box at the completion of the flash?
4) Can you get past 3E recovery to the Samsung logo then to your home screens(s)?

I have same problem with P5113
I am having the same problem with my P5113. The answer to questions 1, 2 and both 3's is yes. For question 4 if your asking can I reboot to stock and use the tablet then that is a yes also. Like yuiaddict I have followed the step just as they are written several times without sucess. I have 4.0.4 installed.

murdawg said:
I am having the same problem with my P5113. The answer to questions 1, 2 and both 3's is yes. For question 4 if your asking can I reboot to stock and use the tablet then that is a yes also. Like yuiaddict I have followed the step just as they are written several times without sucess. I have 4.0.4 installed.
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Some ppl are having problems flashing cwm on 4.0.4, downgrade to 4.0.3
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How do I downgrade to 4.0.3?

murdawg said:
How do I downgrade to 4.0.3?
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Follow the return to stock instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27671362
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same
i also cant flash clockworkmod on mp p3100 even after truing this link

Not able to root desire HD using advanced ace kit

Hello,
I have a desire HD (radio:Asia pacific-India)
I temp rooted and installed clockwork recovery. Now i want to update to blackout ICS 4.04
I followed the instructions on the web. I disabled windows defender, firewall, antivirus and not able to downgrade the firmware
i am getting some error. Each reboot goes to clockwork recovery to reboot the phone.
Any help is appreciated

Hm, if I remember right, aahk dealt with the recovery and everything as part of the downgrade, you installed clockword before using aahk? I'm no expert but don't know if that is part of the reason. what is the error you get when trying to downgrade?
EDIT: also, are you using vista or windows 7? If you are, maybe try running aahk as administrator?
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lokeshv said:
Hello,
I have a desire HD (radio:Asia pacific-India)
I temp rooted and installed clockwork recovery. Now i want to update to blackout ICS 4.04
I followed the instructions on the web. I disabled windows defender, firewall, antivirus and not able to downgrade the firmware
i am getting some error. Each reboot goes to clockwork recovery to reboot the phone.
Any help is appreciated
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if you are already root why is that u want to run the Hack Kit for? are you s-off? gives me an error is widely general...be specific. Besides, there's an IRC Support channel for the Hack Kit, you should use it.

If you have clockworkmod put the Rom zip on your sdcard using your pc and try to flash it from recovery. It will probably work and the Rom you flash will be already rooted. If it doesn't work post again but try to be more specific.
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[Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note [ICS][JB]

Hello XDA,
I know there are lot of guides on how to root the Galaxy Note ,but unfortunately I have not seen a guide that is clear enough to beginners that know nothing about Android. So, after hard work I have done a guide on how to root the Samsung Galaxy note and put it in your hands.
Note:I Have Also Made A Picture Full Guide So, IF This Guide Wasn't Clear For You, You Can Go HERE
Introduction:
Today, I will guide you on how you can root your Samsung Galaxy Note Gt-N7000 that has ice cream sandwich and Jellybean Android firmware. We have two ways for rooting this device. The first one is very simple because it involves install an app then get root from that app.The other method is rooting via stock recovery, it will also install a safe kernel and ClockWorkMod recovery.
Disclaimer:
I’m not responsible if something went wrong on your phone(Usually nothing goes wrong), you’re doing this on your own responsibility.
Rooting your device will void your warranty.To know more about rooting check What is rooting and it’s top 10 benefits.
Backup your Data like contacts and apps so IF something bad happened you will be prepared.
All these methods WONT trigger the yellow triangle.
Remember:.
it's Always better to backup your device before proceeding with any of these methods.You can also always check my article about How To backup Every Android Mobile Phone
Method1:Rooting via installing an application:
This method is very easy and simple but not recommended because you will have to patch the exploit (the bug) that allowed you to root which Might make your camera stop working but the camers will also work again after you unpatch the exploit. Also, this will change your phone status to modified. So, only do this if you are sure that you want to root your device easily.
Step1:Download the apk(the application) from Chainfire Original Thread.
Step2: After you have finished downloading the app. Install it by going to the directory you download it to, then click on it. If you got this error message
Go to Setting-> Security-> Tick “Unknown Sources”
Step3: Now open the app and click “Root device”. As showen.
Step4:Now you will get this screen so click “Grant”.
Step5: Now your device is rooted but,for Security reasons you have to tick “Disable Exploit” & “Disable Exploit on boot”. IF you had any issues with the camera than untick these options.
Step6: Now close this app and go to you app drawer where you will find a new app called SuperSu,click on it and when it opens it will ask you to update the binary so tab on “Continue”.
Finally this means you are rooted,Hooray!
OR
Method2:
Rooting with Stock Recovery+Safe Kernal + CWM Recovery: [recommended]
Requirements:
1-You will need to download the kernel based on your rom from HERE (Download the .zip file only). You will find the kernel version in the “Setting-> About phone”. If you found problems to find your kernel don’t hesitate to ask.
Let’s Start:
Step1:Copy the .zip file to your External SD card
Step2: Now shutdown your galaxy note completely. Then, boot into recovery mode by holding the volume up+ the home button, Now press the power button ONLY for 5 seconds.(Keep pressing the Volume up +Home button after you see your phone model screen)
Step3:After then you will see the recovery menu,Now choose “install update from External SD”. And choose the .zip file we downloaded earlier .
Step4:Then choose yes. Now your phone will install the root. After your phone reboots you should see SuperSu app in your app drawer.
Hooray You’re ROOTED
NOTE:This method will root your phone + install CWM recovery but if you wanted to only root then follow method 3.
Method3:Rooting with Stock Recovery:
NOTE: This method could brick your phone if you wipe your data\factory reset. So, make sure you don’t wipe data\factory reset. Or root using method 2.
Requirements:
Download these files:
1- Root_Busybox_1.20.2.zip
2-Root_SuperSU.0.95-FreeSpace.zip
Let’s Start:
Step1:Copy both files to your External SD card
Step2: Now shutdown your Galaxy Note completely. Then, boot into recovery mode by holding the volume up+ the home button, Now press the power button ONLY for 5 seconds.(Keep pressing the Volume up +Home button after you see your phone start.)
[COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"[SIZE="4"]]Step3:[/SIZE][/COLOR]After then you will see the recovery menu, Now choose “install update from External SD”. And choose the “Root_SuperSU.0.95-FreeSpace.zip” file we downloaded earlier .And choose yes.
Step4:Now go back to the main recovery menu,Aslo Choose “Install update from External SD” And choose the “Root_Busybox_1.20.2.zip” file we downloaded earlier. After your phone reboots you should see SuperSu app in your app drawer.
Hooray You’re ROOTED

[Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note
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Re: [Beginners Guide]How to root Samsung Galaxy Note
Does it work on jb?
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Method 1 does not work on Gingerbread and Jellybean
It works only on ICS

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Nothing more to say.

The idea is the beginner goes and learns, using the guide as a list of things he needs to be competent at.
People want it way to easy. IMO
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i rooted my phone using 2nd method and installed latest nighlty. now i want to install another rom based on jb 4.1.1..should i simply flash it using recovery or do i need to do anything else
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phone in boot loop now...wiped the dalvik cache and installed jb 4.1.1 rom..came from 4.2.2 ...anybody???

Great guide
As the title says, great effort!! I personally followed another guide about 6 months ago but this definitely makes it concise and easier to follow with little prior knowledge.

install the exynos abuse app and just click a button and ur rooted.
we need guides ages before
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Kinda late for another guide for an outgoing device lol?
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Hi, my phone is rooted following method3 without busybox. My question is can I proceed with method2 straightly or should I undo what I already did (uninstall superSU for instance)?
Thanks in advance.

Yes you can install Philz kernel from where you are.

Using method 2 encountered bootloop
Reflash speedmod solved the problem.
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Does any of the method work on jb
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Yes

Check on google, there a app call "1 click root"
Look very interesting to me
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Kernel question
Hi!
Just came along this guide to rooting and it seems simple enough. I just wanted to ask something about the philz kernels.
I saw on the Phils kernel page that there are numerous versions for a single kernel (eg: XXLRI-AUT ver 2.7 then there is the newest i think which is the 3.99)
If ever I will be flashing that kernel do I need to use the oldest version then work my way up to the newest?
Thanks in advance!

Ngeshuu
You do not need an oldest if you want to flash
A philz kernel 3.99
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Cyrion said:
Ngeshuu
You do not need an oldest if you want to flash
A philz kernel 3.99
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Thanks! one last question, do i need to downgrade back to GB? ive got the 2 ics updates via OTA and ive read somewhere here that some people need to reset back to GB. :cyclops:
Thanks

failed to root, now bricked, lost in the sauce

Rooting my Galaxy S4 has been one of the biggest pains in my rear ever and now I'm bricked and need a bit of help.
Normally, when I want to root a phone, I come here, to XDA, and follow a nice well written up-to-date thread on how to do it and it works. For the S4 however, I can't find any such threads that are not either old, out-of-date, or they use so many abbreviations for things I have no clue what they are talking about.
I started out with a totally stock Samsung Galaxy S4, was a VPUAMDL.
I used ODIN to push TWRP tarball. I then used TWRP to install the CWM SuperSU zip file.
I noticed when it started up that I had no root, I had the SuperSU program however, it nor another program I got on the marketplace, could confirm root.
Bit of looking I found this: galaxys4root (DOT) com/galaxy-s4-root/sprint-vpuamdl-firmware-update-root-fix/
(sorry, can't post full links yet)
Which basically informed me that VPUAMDL needs a new kernel to remove the SetUID restrictions.
I downloaded that file, and put it on my SD card. Booted into TWRP and installed. now my phone is bricked. gets to the "Samsung Galaxy S4" startup splash screen on black background
I am looking for a kernel that will work, either the stock kernel or not.
I am also looking for a good tut on rooting the S4, as all the tuts I have used have been utter wasted time.
I have ODIN, and can boot TWRP, ODIN mode, etc on my phone.
have no clue where to go from here and Im afraid to start trying to download random files and get everything mixed and confused.
Thanks for any help at all.

CF Auto Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291827
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FanOfSkynyrd said:
CF Auto Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291827
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I followed that page, pushed it, installed fine, 100% no errors.
still bricked at GS4 startup splashscreen.
It did finish successfully and I saw the screen with the red android.
It removed TWRP and replaced it with the stock recovery as it should have.
I am actually surprised myself that it is still bricked at the GS4 splash.

Odin stock everything. See if it boots. Then try to root after that.

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Odin stock everything. See if it boots. Then try to root after that.
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I am failing to find stock everything to push.
I think I stated that, not sure... hmm
none the less. I do not have a stock kernel or recovery on hand. I can not find one either as there seem to be a plethora of kernels and threads and pages all for different files and downloads. Sifting through trying to find something is becoming harsh. Thus this thread.

You are not bricked if your phone can turn on and go to download mode or recovery.
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GiantJay said:
You are not bricked if your phone can turn on and go to download mode or recovery.
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Well then its whatever you want to call it when it wont boot the operating system and is totally un-usable as a phone or mobile device.

I would go HERE
That is the thread for stock MDL stuff.
Download and flash the kernel and full wipe rom for MDL.
Then upgrade to MF9.

+2 ^^^^ to what he said :edit:
Nice tut on rooting the s4 thanks to mudavo here http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...to Full Stock [MF9] w/ Root & Custom Recovery
There is also a video tutorial stickied in android devolpment
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Thanks guys, going to try some of the stuff from there. Hope i get it going. Need mah phone back! lol

Wooo, those links where just what I needed. Thanks a lot.
Got my phone back on and now I have a stock file in case I muck things up again.

Just make a nand back up and restore when something bad happens ive mucked up alot and it has always saved me
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