I'm quite surprised I didn't see a post for this already. There is a new exploit for Exynos4 based devices that works on the Note 10.1. The exploit page says N8000/N8010, but I just successfully used it on my N8013 (with the German JB update). Its as simple as installing an .apk linked from the thread.
More info at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
Also noteworthy, it does not seem to have bumped my binary counter either so all the root-locked apps still work properly.
I think we should expect an patch for this exploit from Samsung soon, this is a major security hole that any app can gain full root access to our devices and install malware or who knows what. Needless to say, until there's a patch you should be VERY wary about installing apps of unknown origins (even from Google Play).
**Edit to make clear**
While I appreciate the thanks, I want people to know I have nothing to do with creating this exploit or app. I only saw it posted by +Chainfire on Google+ and passed it on here.
I just did this on my stock 4.0.4 8013. I have been wanting to root for a while but my PC is dead. This was really easy. Thanks for sharing this.
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Quick question can I uninstall the app after rooting?
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cmccracken said:
I'm quite surprised I didn't see a post for this already. There is a new exploit for Exynos4 based devices that works on the Note 10.1. The exploit page says N8000/N8010, but I just successfully used it on my N8013 (with the German JB update). Its as simple as installing an .apk linked from the thread.
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OMG.. i love you dude!
I am finally rooted with my 8013. Yippeeeee.
I wish i could thank you multiple times!
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Wait.. do i need to install anything else after rooting?
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You just made my whole week op! I was gonna root before my next trip so i can use ps3 controller, but I've been dreading it. That couldn't have been easier!
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That was the easiest root I have ever completed. Thanks!!
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Please read everything regarding this. Yes, it's an easy way to root. But it uses a very dangerous vulnerability on our devices. The app has been updated to allow it to do more than just root, it also allows protection from the exploit.
The "disable exploit" option gives me the peace of mind now..
However now the camera app fails. I need to uncheck the option to run the camera again.
Where is the disable exploit option?
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Where is the disable exploit option?
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Make sure the version you downloaded is 1.10.
sky417 said:
The "disable exploit" option gives me the peace of mind now..
However now the camera app fails. I need to uncheck the option to run the camera again.
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You only uncheck the option??? For me don't working in two ways
be aware that using an apk to block the exploit (In effect changing the permisssions on the /dev/exynos_mem/ )
won't stop something that gets in before the apk can run.
It helps but its not an entire solution, can change the permissions in uevent.rc to 660 or 600 but that breaks camera (as noted). there's another piece of kernel source that might work better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35541696&postcount=61
I've tried it on the 8000 source, but I'm back to broken stuff on my 8010, like usb and hdmi so I could do with the 8010 jb source to test it on.
This is going to mess up things for everyone who are on different roms as Samsung is going to come out with an OTA
is it correct to assume that the safest available rooting method is from the Method 2 on zedomax' post here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831152?
Is there any risk in using this root method ?
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Is there any risk in using this root method ?
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Like previous methods, there's always a risk. But this method. In OP, uses an exploit that's been talked about alot lately in tech news. It uses an exploit in our Exynos4 chipset/kernel to root device. While this roots our de ice very easily, it allows the possibility of our devices being open to attack by other malware. For ex. You download an app not in Google play or anywhere really. It might have a hidden permission/instruction to send all of your data off to somewhere else. Also basically allowing someone else root access to your device to do as they please. With whatever agenda they have.
I just read this method has been updated to attempt to block exploit. But its not 100% based on what the RD just said. So proceed with caution. Don't go downloading any and every app. Especially pirated ones. Those most susceptible. To having malware in them.
I'm tempted to try but I can wait. I have no need to root. My device been working so well out the box. Plus I'm waiting on JB OTA update and don't want anything to possibly to possibly cause it to fail.
Follow the links in this thread and read up on exploit. Plus there's articles in various popular android/tech sites.
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Is there any risk in using this root method ?
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there is very less risk in rooting with this method compared to other 20 click steps to root.
Even if u choose not to root, the exynos exploit remains and that is of concern irrespective of the fact you rooted or not.
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there is very less risk in rooting with this method compared to other 20 click steps to root.
Even if u choose not to root, the exynos exploit remains and that is of concern irrespective of the fact you rooted or not.
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True..good point.
Samsung needs to patch this asap. They might as well include it with JB update and release it before the week is out
Easiest root ever.. And the Asus had a one-step root using linux too.
Think people are getting themselves in knots a little.
Using this method to root does NOT open up the vulnerability. It only uses it to root and also attempts to patch it. The vulnerability is there whether you root or not.
The warnings regarding installing potentially unfriendly apps applies to everyone.
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Does this method trip the counter? And does it changes the system status and ability to receive ota updates?
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So I rooted the phone and I dnt see any difference. I used the galaxy s rooter v6. I just need someone to explain to me whats the purpose of rooting the phone and also what is tge purpose of superuser permission. Thanks. Ohh by the way im new to this rooting stuff
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So I rooted the phone and I dnt see any difference. I used the galaxy s rooter v6. I just need someone to explain to me whats the purpose of rooting the phone and also what is tge purpose of superuser permission. Thanks. Ohh by the way im new to this rooting stuff
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You use rooting to remove all of the Samsung and T-Mobile bloatware you would not like on the device. Also you can now install custom ROMS when they are made available such as CM6. Which means you can get future software updates such as OS 2.2 (froyo) before Samsung actually rolls it out. There are other benefits to rooting but you'll figure them out as you go.
How do I remove all that tmobile crap off the phone
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Search around on here. There are threads on how to do so. I personally haven't done it yet so I couldn't give you the specifics.
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Please read the sticky before creating a thread. All of your answers are there, and a lot of effort went into it to avoid these type of threads (not trying to sound rude).
I rooted my VM Cruz Reader to get app2sd working. So I have a tiny bit of experience rooting a device. I'm still a nooby to Android, and wondering if I should root my A500 (I'd really like to get rid of those goofy "rooms" or whatever they are that Acer added). What's giving me pause is the OTAs. I read recently that HC 3.2 will soon be out, and later this year Ice Cream Sandwich will be out. Will rooting my A500 impede these updates? You can imagine my joy at using the A500 after using a Cruz Reader. Consequently I'm really worried about bricking it. There's a lot of difference between the value of a Cruz Reader and an A500.
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I rooted my VM Cruz Reader to get app2sd working. So I have a tiny bit of experience rooting a device. I'm still a nooby to Android, and wondering if I should root my A500 (I'd really like to get rid of those goofy "rooms" or whatever they are that Acer added). What's giving me pause is the OTAs. I read recently that HC 3.2 will soon be out, and later this year Ice Cream Sandwich will be out. Will rooting my A500 impede these updates? You can imagine my joy at using the A500 after using a Cruz Reader. Consequently I'm really worried about bricking it. There's a lot of difference between the value of a Cruz Reader and an A500.
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Depending on which version of Droid you're using, you can use either "Gingerbreak", or " Iconia Root" to root your device. Both are easy to use, and you can unroot just as easily and receive OTAs. Before you ask, use the search function on this forum for both the aforementioned programs.
Thanks. I've already read about the roots, and I think Iconia Root will work for me. So if I'm understanding you, you remove the root for the OTA, then re-root? That's it?
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fbales said:
Thanks. I've already read about the roots, and I think Iconia Root will work for me. So if I'm understanding you, you remove the root for the OTA, then re-root? That's it?
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what it seems like you're missing is tha tthe devs here will have the OTA releases as well and implement the new features/whatever into their roms....if it's anything like any other devices i've had, they will have the rlses before you would get it OTA. No reason I can think of not to root. Just by not getting the OTAs you won't be missing out if you stay current with whatever flavor rom you prefer
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Depending on which version of Droid you're using, you can use either "Gingerbreak", or " Iconia Root" to root your device. Both are easy to use, and you can unroot just as easily and receive OTAs. Before you ask, use the search function on this forum for both the aforementioned programs.
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Now using the tool to root are you sure that using it to unroot will allow ota to be received.?
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Now using the tool to root are you sure that using it to unroot will allow ota to be received.?
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Yes!
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Yes!
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You positive I wanna be completely sure before I do it
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I am rooted and still received ota today and installed it successfully....rooting doesn't hamper ota....unless you change files like build.prop...
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Wrong section...
I'm still up in the air with the whole rooting thing for a tablet, don't get me wrong I'm not a noob at it as I have a rooted, rommed, themed DroidX, but I justndont feel the need for it on my tablet. And of course I'd have to go back reread everything on how to for this tab which I did for my dx and takes alot of time. Just curious is there a fail safe for tabs for instance my DX has a SBF fail all bricked all emergence fix, is there such a method for my iconia?
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Rooting won't block OTA's. However, it allows you to do plenty of things that WILL block OTA's.
I have found a way to easily unroot galaxy tab by simple apk without any loss for data or the need to flash stock rom again, the apk is gingerbreak, install it and choose unroot and wait for it to reboot, and now you are unrooted with one click
Note : this app is not mine it is for a famous developer and i got it from android apps forum and tested it
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I have found a way to easily unroot galaxy tab by simple apk without any loss for data or the need to flash stock rom again, the apk is gingerbreak, install it and choose unroot and wait for it to reboot, and now you are unrooted with one click
Note : this app is not mine it is for a famous developer and i got it from android apps forum and tested it
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Not readily a guide. Should probably be in the apps section.
Can't wait to see what happens when someone uses it. My tab came with stock honeycomb not gingerbread so waiting to see just what happens.
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Benzoman said:
Not readily a guide. Should probably be in the apps section.
Can't wait to see what happens when someone uses it. My tab came with stock honeycomb not gingerbread so waiting to see just what happens.
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lol...will also wait.
As I mentioned Before I tried it and it unrooted my tab. No need to wait
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As I mentioned Before I tried it and it unrooted my tab. No need to wait
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The biggest reason to wait is I don't need to unroot my tab.
But if I did it would probably only be for warranty coverage where I would want the software to match the actual stock version it came with, maybe a later version due to ota updates, but wouldn't use this and risk them asking me why my tab has older software on it than it was shipped with. They'd surely realize I could have only accomplish that by rooting and unrooting thus voiding my warranty and them knowing it.
Could probably wait for the updates to be pushed, but it would take me less time to unroot manually using the correct version to begin with.
Probably a great app for those needing it for some specific reason.
Just personally of little use. No offense.
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It's a virus!!!!
It is a virus!!!!
if that's true the user should be banned!
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It is a virus!!!!
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MSE detected it as virus
Category: Exploit
Description: This program is dangerous and exploits the computer on which it is run.
Recommended action: Remove this software immediately.
Items:
file:C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\LocalCopy\{76BB0EC4-0412-4C62-867C-25F4ECBA2627}-GingerBreak-v1.20.apk
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MSE detected it as virus
Category: Exploit
Description: This program is dangerous and exploits the computer on which it is run.
Recommended action: Remove this software immediately.
Items:
file:C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Microsoft Antimalware\LocalCopy\{76BB0EC4-0412-4C62-867C-25F4ECBA2627}-GingerBreak-v1.20.apk
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This is an apk download it directly to your tab, it is not a virus
Note, i haven't tested it on ics update it only worked for me on honeycomb
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Hello guys. My droid pro was updated before 4.7.3 (by downloading with System Updates in Settings) from 4.6.8 without root. How to root 4.7.3? Thanks.
p.s sorry, my english is bad
Try SuperOneClick http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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I think that the only way to root droid pro is downgrading to 4.6.8, root phone, save root by something like OTA Rootkeeper and flash/upgrade OTA to 4.7.3.
That's how i solve this on my droid pro.
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mulat666 said:
Try SuperOneClick http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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not working, error on 7th Step
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I think that the only way to root droid pro is downgrading to 4.6.8, root phone, save root by something like OTA Rootkeeper and flash/upgrade OTA to 4.7.3.
That's how i solve this on my droid pro.
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I was wanted alternative method without downgrade, but have to downgrade
收件人： [Q] 4.7.3 rooting
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I was wanted alternative method without downgrade, but have to downgrade
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Nobody can root 4.7.3 now.
Except rootkeeper(or "Survival Mode" in SuperSU Pro Version)can keep root access across OTA updates,why not have a try about to use other roms?Most of unoffical roms have root access.
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Odp: [Q] 4.7.3 rooting
Try CM7 is realy good and it's rooted
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mulat666 said:
Try CM7 is realy good and it's rooted
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I installed CM 7.2.0-venus2 on my droid pro. Awesome firmware, but have some problems.
After dial numbers with dialer, sometimes phone rebooting. After change to GSM/WCDMA auto this problem it seems has fixed.
1. Why I hear instead of beep (when calling) signal indistinguishable noise?
2. Why display is flashing when calling?
How fix this problems? or prompt me stable CM7 firmware WITHOUT this problems. I Hope to your help. Thanks.
Hmm. If you flashed vanila's ROM, i don't know why this problems, that you writing about appears. I'm using this(vanila's CM7) ROM for more than 3 months and didn't met any bug's like you writing about. So maybe before flashing CM7, you need to format data, system and cache, and then flash CM? I don't know.
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recovery?
Morning all,
Been reading about rooting this little feller all weekend and it seems the only way is to downgrade first.. A post in the devlopment area gives a gent a hard time for not having a nandroid... and I do not want to be that fella. =)
Did I miss a post about getting recovery on this device?
I will search that again, but if anyone had a nugget of knowledge for me, it would be great.
My daughter choose this little critter for the keyboard, I did not know it was in the "legacy - not worked on much" area. =) Sure am glad Vanilla is giving it a little love. I am not sure I could handle having a phone that was stock...
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Sorry... the sticky that reads "Update in progress tricked me... skipped it since it said 8-5-12... figured it was out of date... Lots of good stuff in there.
theroar said:
Morning all,
Been reading about rooting this little feller all weekend and it seems the only way is to downgrade first.. A post in the devlopment area gives a gent a hard time for not having a nandroid... and I do not want to be that fella. =)
Did I miss a post about getting recovery on this device?
I will search that again, but if anyone had a nugget of knowledge for me, it would be great.
My daughter choose this little critter for the keyboard, I did not know it was in the "legacy - not worked on much" area. =) Sure am glad Vanilla is giving it a little love. I am not sure I could handle having a phone that was stock...
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Has anyone found or made a root method for the latest OTA update? System version 98.18.94? If so, can you give me a link.
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Ditto. I never found one on the last release. If anyone comes up with one for the current release, would be great to know.
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Has anyone found or made a root method for the latest OTA update? System version 98.18.94? If so, can you give me a link.
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Ditto. I never found one on the last release. If anyone comes up with one for the current release, would be great to know.
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A little search would go a long way because this has been answered a million times already, and posting it again isn't going to make the devs find a solution any quicker. No, there's no way to root the latest update.
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A little search would go a long way because this has been answered a million times already, and posting it again isn't going to make the devs find a solution any quicker. No, there's no way to root the latest update.
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lolkthnxnubsrchmoar... Don't need to be a **** about it. I'm merely encouraging anyone who might still be looking for a work around. There's no way to root the latest update... yet...
Have you tried to use rsd lite to go to an earlier version? I really dont know but it might be worth an ole college try
I've had past problems with rsd lite when I soft bricked my razr m. Luckily, matlgrof's utility saved my phone. Rsd lite had problems doing anything
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Is your bootloader unlocked
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No it is not
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Have you tried to use rsd lite to go to an earlier version? I really dont know but it might be worth an ole college try
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You can't load previous versions if your BL is locked.
So that's why
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Just curious, but does anyone think or know if it's possible to root the phone when on 98.18.78, then use Voodoo Rootkeeper to save the root, then do an OTA update to the latest 98.18.94, and finally use Voodoo Rootkeeper to restore the root? Please let me know. Thank you.
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Just curious, but does anyone think or know if it's possible to root the phone when on 98.18.78, then use Voodoo Rootkeeper to save the root, then do an OTA update to the latest 98.18.94, and finally use Voodoo Rootkeeper to restore the root? Please let me know. Thank you.
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That is the only way a locked user CAN root! See my guide in the General forum. I have steps in my Rom Mgr post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382561
aviwdoowks said:
That is the only way a locked user CAN root! See my guide in the General forum. I have steps in my Rom Mgr post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382561
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Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it. So if I have a phone with 98.18.78 that is locked (I know I won't be able to unlock it), do I follow this guide to root the phone? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
I am a little confused about your Rom Manager post. Is that used for flashing a Photon Q recovery that can then flash TWRP/CWM and/or ROMs? Is this possible even is I am locked on my BL?
Should I root using your guide, Voodoo protect/unroot, update OTA (still having stock recovery), and then restore root? Should I have Voodoo installed on my SDCard rather than on the phone? Thanks for all your help!
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Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it. So if I have a phone with 98.18.78 that is locked (I know I won't be able to unlock it), do I follow this guide to root the phone? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
I am a little confused about your Rom Manager post. Is that used for flashing a Photon Q recovery that can then flash TWRP/CWM and/or ROMs? Is this possible even is I am locked on my BL?
Should I root using your guide, Voodoo protect/unroot, update OTA (still having stock recovery), and then restore root? Should I have Voodoo installed on my SDCard rather than on the phone? Thanks for all your help!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547804
You did go here first?
The rom mgr post is only good for you as to the steps on voodoo as you are locked.
Yes voodoo on you sd is nice. Be sure to be on a full bloat backup when you take the ota. No SS bootstrap allowed.