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This is not the easiest method to root your Galaxy S III, but it won't increase binary counter.
You'll need...
intermediate knowledge of Linux
Check Fus (Windows)
stock firmware
Odin (Windows) - I don't know whether Heimdall is working with SGS3
ext4_utils from here
Superuser and su (by @ChainsDD) from here
How to...
download the stock firmware that fits your needs from Sammy server using Check Fus
extract Superuser and su
Code:
[i]tar xvf RootFiles.tar[/i]
unpack stock file
Code:
[i]tar xvf stock.tar.md5[/i]
convert system.img to ext4
Code:
[i]./simg2img system.img newsys.img[/i]
delete the files you won't need
Code:
[i]rm -f system.img
rm -f boot.img[/i]
create a temp folder
Code:
[i]mkdir temp[/i]
mount it
Code:
[i]mount -o loop newsys.img temp[/i]
copy su to temp/xbin
Code:
[i]cp su temp/xbin/su[/i]
give it permissions
Code:
[i]chmod 06755 temp/xbin/su[/i]
copy Superuser to temp/app
Code:
[i]cp Superuser.apk temp/app/Superuser.apk[/i]
give it permissions
Code:
[i]chmod 06755 temp/app/Superuser.apk[/i]
convert newsys.img back to Sammy's img format
Code:
[i]./mkuserimg.sh -s temp system.img ext4 tempdir 1536M[/i]
unmount and delete temp
Code:
[i]umount temp
rmdir temp[/i]
create a new tar
Code:
[i]tar cvf rooted.tar cache.img hidden.img modem.bin recovery.img system.img[/i]
delete leftovers
Code:
[i]rm -f *.img
rm -f modem.bin[/i]
flash rooted.tar using Odin's PDA option
Done! You're rooted!
Here is the one [ready to flash] I built based on/for Brazilian unbranded (ZTO - UBALE6): http://www.mediafire.com/?30c9irw904wd5zu - password rizdroidzto
PS - This won't wipe unless the command file [in cache.img] has the instruction --wipe_data
OP updated. Added Brazilian unbranded (ZTO) download link.
There is no triangle on the s3, whatever you do ...
nEUTRon666 said:
There is no triangle on the s3, whatever you do ...
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Thx for the info. I've corrected the post.
Triangle away can reset the counter so why bothere with this ridiculously complicated root method?
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hefonthefjords said:
Triangle away can reset the counter so why bothere with this ridiculously complicated root method?
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True I was thinking the same. But I guess it gives another solution/option.
Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 2
hefonthefjords said:
Triangle away can reset the counter so why bothere with this ridiculously complicated root method?
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The more knowledge/solutions available the better, why such a negative tone?
To you it may be complicated to others may be not.
This is great!
I would clean up the instructions a little so that your comments aren't jumbled in with the cmds.(maybe it is just in tapatalk)
Thanks for contributing!
Tapped That
hefonthefjords said:
Triangle away can reset the counter so why bothere with this ridiculously complicated root method?
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If you're a stupid guy and don't understand nothing besides flash things, please don't criticize the others great jobs.
As wrote in first post, only if you have intermediate Linux knowledge. Well, I presume you don't .
hefonthefjords said:
Triangle away can reset the counter so why bothere with this ridiculously complicated root method?
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This is a great root method because if you are wanting to root one of the NorthAmerica/Japanese variants (waiting to get my NA S III to test, as long as the superuser files are not specificly built for the international model and are fine on any, doesn't appear like they are) and not the international one as it is unknown weather or not ChainFire's Triangle away will work on those models, so any way to root that wont increase the counter on a phone that currently can't have the counter reset is excellent in my book.
Thanks Rizzy!! ^_^
Thank you all guys who understood the actual point of this thread: HOW TO DO IT YOURSELF.
It may seem "ridiculous" to those who prefer to rely on third party and "complicated" to those whose Linux knowledge is not enough to understand "the thing" (even though it's on Development sub-forum).
Cheers!
I like the idea of this. I am yet to root my s3, but I like the idea of theming a stock rom and flashing it in Odin or heimdall. I may give that a try
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Tricky103 said:
I like the idea of this. I am yet to root my s3, but I like the idea of theming a stock rom and flashing it in Odin or heimdall. I may give that a try
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Agreed! Reminds me of the Preerooted S2 stock roms by LyriqidPerfection. Just waiting for someone to preroot a ROM.
Sent from the SuperCool S3
dbzgod said:
This is a great root method because if you are wanting to root one of the NorthAmerica/Japanese variants (waiting to get my NA S III to test, as long as the superuser files are not specificly built for the international model and are fine on any, doesn't appear like they are) and not the international one as it is unknown weather or not ChainFire's Triangle away will work on those models, so any way to root that wont increase the counter on a phone that currently can't have the counter reset is excellent in my book.
Thanks Rizzy!! ^_^
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+1 - It's not confirmed (or likely) that Triangle Away works on the North American variants, so this information could be super useful for those trying to figure out a root without tripping the counter and don't have the luxury of Triangle Away.
This thread is good for people that want to know HOW and WHY rooting works they way it does, so if you are not interested in it, go use your one-click tools. They are fine, don't need work and so on, but it's always good to know how to do it the manual way.
this should be sticky'd
instead toolkits are
but I guess, the people doing it this way know how to search anyways
would somebody be so nice and explain to me what this Triangle and the binnarycounters are for?
thank you!
ogdobber said:
this should be sticky'd
instead toolkits are
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I wouldn't hold my breath! Actually, I've been saying Unpacking and repacking rom .img files should be sticked for months to no avail.
Cheers!
b3ndech0 said:
would somebody be so nice and explain to me what this Triangle and the binnarycounters are for?
thank you!
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They exist solely to allow your carrier or Samsung to determine if you've modified the software on your phone, thus voiding the warranty.
can anybody tell me how to download the 1st stock firmware using Checkfus downloader? as i didn't want the updated stock firmware, is there a method to do it?
Hi Guys,
I'm new in XDA and this G2 is my first Android phone.
Build:JDQ39B
Sw: D80210a-222-10
By the way I'm trying to root my G2 with the IORoot method, and probably for my carrier Vodafone, it responce that:
no matching phone found. Got VDF from adb.
Now, I know that I can edit root.bat, adding a line for my carrier like:
if %RESULT%==VDF GOTO ATTTMORoot
but, I want to know if someone tryed it before!
I'm waiting just your responce to proceed. Thanks!
massimocenere said:
Hi Guys,
I'm new in XDA and this G2 is my first Android phone.
Build:JDQ39B
Sw: D80210a-222-10
By the way I'm trying to root my G2 with the IORoot method, and probably for my carrier Vodafone, it responce that:
no matching phone found. Got VDF from adb.
Now, I know that I can edit root.bat, adding a line for my carrier like:
if %RESULT%==VDF GOTO ATTTMORoot
but, I want to know if someone tryed it before!
I'm waiting just your responce to proceed. Thanks!
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Welcome to XDA!
You should be able to root your D802 regardless of carrier (unless in the US) by selecting the International version option. I rooted my D802 that was locked to O2 UK, by selecting the International version option. Good luck and report back!
aliaksei said:
Welcome to XDA!
You should be able to root your D802 regardless of carrier (unless in the US) by selecting the International version option. I rooted my D802 that was locked to O2 UK, by selecting the International version option. Good luck and report back!
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Somewhat related: how can i check if the root process was successfull? And is rerooting a problem? Thanks
Teh_Sensei said:
Somewhat related: how can i check if the root process was successfull? And is rerooting a problem? Thanks
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if you superSU or superuser in your app drawer then it is successful and apps can request root permissions
aliaksei said:
if you superSU or superuser in your app drawer then it is successful and apps can request root permissions
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Thanks. I hoped on over to the guys in the IRC and asked them the same. And what you are saying is correct. Though it seems that superuser from DD does not give you the superuser request and you can't track them inside the app. This was confirmed by one other user over there. Instead I now use SuperSU by Chainfire (GooglePlay) which handles the requests correctly.
Cheers
Teh_Sensei said:
Thanks. I hoped on over to the guys in the IRC and asked them the same. And what you are saying is correct. Though it seems that superuser from DD does not give you the superuser request and you can't track them inside the app. This was confirmed by one other user over there. Instead I now use SuperSU by Chainfire (GooglePlay) which handles the requests correctly.
Cheers
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Thats great! just make sure you remove one of them and keep the other as it can cause conflicts between the apps
Could someone pull the superuser.apk that comes with kingo please? My USB port is broken, and I need the superuser.apk because I deleted it. IT NEEDS TO BE THE KINGO ONE.
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As far as its goes thats not exactly posiible kingo gets all of it things from online the thing you download is just a launcher
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kalkat579 said:
As far as its goes thats not exactly posiible kingo gets all of it things from online the thing you download is just a launcher
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Anyone that didn't replace it still has it on their phone, so the OP's request seems reasonable. ( @icedventimocha I replaced mine, so I can't help without starting over and re-rooting )
bftb0 said:
Anyone that didn't replace it still has it on their phone, so the OP's request seems reasonable. ( @icedventimocha I replaced mine, so I can't help without starting over and re-rooting )
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Thanks for the reply, looks like I might have to learn to decompile exe files :banghead:
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icedventimocha said:
Thanks for the reply, looks like I might have to learn to decompile exe files :banghead:
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Kingo uses an "attack server" methodology based on the model of phone discovered. So, what you are looking for might be downloaded rather than initially present in the kingo PC .exe file (even though that .apk file is unlikely to be different from device to device)
If you want to search for it though, remember that .apk files are just a special form of .zip files, so the bytes you are looking for should start with a PKZIP magic number file header.
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bftb0 said:
Kingo uses an "attack server" methodology based on the model of phone discovered. So, what you are looking for might be downloaded rather than initially present in the kingo PC .exe file (even though that .apk file is unlikely to be different from device to device)
If you want to search for it though, remember that .apk files are just a special form of .zip files, so the bytes you are looking for should start with a PKZIP magic number file header.
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Thanks for giving me a heads up on what to look for.
Sent from my Galaxy Note II
Dont have it for Note 3 but would the apk from a tablet do?
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Reilly1812 said:
Dont have it for Note 3 but would the apk from a tablet do?
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It should as long as it's the one that installs when you root with kingo.
Sent from my Galaxy Note II
I thought I still had the superuser apk from rooting with kingo. I had lost root on a tf300t tablet a while ago and just got around to rerooting with kingo this time. the problem is that I already had all my root apps installed before rooting. what I see now is the superuser from chainfire. I plan on unrooting, factory reset and reroot sometime over the weekend - I cant do it before then. I will keep watch and get you the file if you still need it then. I am sorry for getting your hopes up prematurely.
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Reilly1812 said:
I thought I still had the superuser apk from rooting with kingo. I had lost root on a tf300t tablet a while ago and just got around to rerooting with kingo this time. the problem is that I already had all my root apps installed before rooting. what I see now is the superuser from chainfire. I plan on unrooting, factory reset and reroot sometime over the weekend - I cant do it before then. I will keep watch and get you the file if you still need it then. I am sorry for getting your hopes up prematurely.
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It's OK I appreciate the heads up, if you do reroot with kingo please pull their superuser.apk before switching.
Sent from my Galaxy Note II
icedventimocha said:
Could someone pull the superuser.apk that comes with kingo please? My USB port is broken, and I need the superuser.apk because I deleted it. IT NEEDS TO BE THE KINGO ONE.
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Hi @icedventimocha
I guess I answered this question in the different thread. If you still have the downloadable Kingo installer app ("android_root.exe"), then what you are looking for is packed up inside there. My post gives (link above) gives you instructions how to unpack it.
Hopefully this response is not too late.
Closed due to incompetence and I don't need it anymore.
Sent from my Galaxy Note II
So i used Towelroot On my SCH-I705 - VRBMI1 on 4.1.2 - Stock Official Root Achieved Su installed and confirmed by Root checker, Just Thought Id Share!!
(Side note: Shout Out to @shakatu For Helping Find Stock Firmware!)
Can you please mention any specific threads or write ups that you used? Thanks.
ransom147 said:
Can you please mention any specific threads or write ups that you used? Thanks.
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Just go here: https://towelroot.com/
Tap the lambda, install the .apk, then "make it rain"! After that, download SuperSU from the app store. Run that. Afterward, download Rootchecker from the app store to confirm root.
It's nice to have root on this device, but it seems ROM development is dead. Mainly due to the locked bootloader. This device is becoming a fancy paperweight more than anything else, sadly.
jdrudd2 said:
Just go here: https://towelroot.com/
Tap the lambda, install the .apk, then "make it rain"! After that, download SuperSU from the app store. Run that. Afterward, download Rootchecker from the app store to confirm root.
It's nice to have root on this device, but it seems ROM development is dead. Mainly due to the locked bootloader. This device is becoming a fancy paperweight more than anything else, sadly.
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Sadly most verizon devices are slowly becoming dead as far as rom development. Thankfully I have the WiFi version 3113 and don't have a locked bootloader
From my CM11 S3
jdrudd2 said:
Just go here: https://towelroot.com/
Tap the lambda, install the .apk, then "make it rain"! After that, download SuperSU from the app store. Run that. Afterward, download Rootchecker from the app store to confirm root.
It's nice to have root on this device, but it seems ROM development is dead. Mainly due to the locked bootloader. This device is becoming a fancy paperweight more than anything else, sadly.
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Absolutely the simplest root ive ever done... works perfect quick and easy.....
JeepinxJosh said:
Absolutely the simplest root ive ever done... works perfect quick and easy.....
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No side-effects?
Hi All!
I didn't see any thread yet for this phone, the Samsung Galaxy s5 NEO (SM-G903F).
Here you can share your experience and tips and tricks.
Unfortunately I didn't see any root for this phone, as well the custom roms aren't there.
So if you have a trick to root it, let it know in this topic!
I have this phone since last Saturday, till now I'm happy with the phone. I installed nova laucher on it, because it works better.
Can't wait to install a custom rom on it, with stock android.
Is this maybe something that can help? Also a Exynos processor.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2724194
The phone is fine, I installed Apex launcher (long time user ), samsung`s 5.1.1 works fine, but I need root for adaway and system files access. Waiting for root method
pBarth said:
The phone is fine, I installed Apex launcher (long time user ), samsung`s 5.1.1 works fine, but I need root for adaway and system files access. Waiting for root method
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I need root for the same reason indeed, let's hope there will be a method soon.
Any idea where we can request it?
drippydh said:
I need root for the same reason indeed, let's hope there will be a method soon.
Any idea where we can request it?
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Someone posted request on Chainfire`s SuperSU thread, maybe he will notice
Step 1. Go into settings and enable installation of apps from unknown sources(settings>security>tick unknown sources)
Step 2. Go to https://towelroot.com/ and tap the brown lambda symbol to download towelroot app
Step 3. After download completes open the file, the android package installer will appear, press install
Step 4. Open the Towelroot app and press the "make it ra1n" button
Step 5. Enjoy your rooted S5
Last time I checked towelroot didn't do the S5 Neo... has this changed?
--EDIT-- Checked... it still does NOT support the S5 Neo.
drippydh said:
Step 1. Go into settings and enable installation of apps from unknown sources(settings>security>tick unknown sources)
Step 2. Go to https://towelroot.com/ and tap the brown lambda symbol to download towelroot app
Step 3. After download completes open the file, the android package installer will appear, press install
Step 4. Open the Towelroot app and press the "make it ra1n" button
Step 5. Enjoy your rooted S5
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Can someone confirm this? I don't own the phone so I can't try it myself.
Towelroot won't work for 2 reasons: its made for Snapdragon CPUs and it was only could be used on older versions of Android (KitKat).
Hmmm... Still need to look for another sollution than
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Hmmm... Still need to look for another sollution than
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hopefully we will get a alternative rom and root soon!
I've checked last week towel root and I confirm too that it does not work. Later I'm going to post here 2 pages that show how to root it but 1 one of them at least, I think is something like a fake because I don't trust pages requiring to complete surveys for files downloads...
The other one shows other methods but I tried some of them without success....
Maybe someone can do it.
By now my new s5 neo continue waiting for a root working method....
I've too much apps that need root access like titanium backup or xposed for example, and without all of them, my I9100 with resurrection remix last rom is by y now still being a better useful phone than s5 neo
See u
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Hi again, here are the two pages that I talk about in the prev post:
The first one, I really don't advise to do that. But maybe you check it and it runs...
Here is it:
http://www.howto-root.info/2015/06/samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-6506.html
Sent from my GT-I9100
The next one is the one with different methods but I repeat, I've tried some of then and no one have reached root access... Here is it:
http://rooter15.blogspot.de/2015/08/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo.html?m=1
If you want try it and tell me something maybe you make what I couldn't!
Best regards
Bye again
lolotito said:
Hi again, here are the two pages that I talk about in the prev post:
The first one, I really don't advise to do that. But maybe you check it and it runs...
Here is it:
http://www.howto-root.info/2015/06/samsung-galaxy-s5-neo-6506.html
Sent from my GT-I9100
The next one is the one with different methods but I repeat, I've tried some of then and no one have reached root access... Here is it:
http://rooter15.blogspot.de/2015/08/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-neo.html?m=1
If you want try it and tell me something maybe you make what I couldn't!
Best regards
Bye again
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I was on these sites as well, they're look kinda shady. Because you have several sites with different names, but the same lay-outs.
I don't trust these sites.
Maybe it's an idea to spam Chainfire's his topic? Because someone already asked to make a root for the s5 NEO in there.
drippydh said:
I was on these sites as well, they're look kinda shady. Because you have several sites with different names, but the same lay-outs.
I don't trust these sites.
DO NOT - repeat - DO NOT go on that survey site publishing an alleged S5 Neo root: it is a scammer.
I already confronted him directly, he also posted a video where he shows that he can download the APK file after submitting a couple of surveys but it is fake.
He's the only one claiming to have a rooting method (isn't it strange? and so soon?) and when confronted directly about his peculiar way of allowing download he hides away... DO NOT trust that, he has NO ROOT whatsoever, just a bunch of ads to make easy money.
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Do not try the second one either have read of some people that allready tried all of them (on the site itself 3 people allready say it ain't working..) but didn't work! And there are only 2 reasonable options 1 is king root and the second is idd chainfire. But the second one i don't think we should spam his topic just like the post where the one guy is asking about it!
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Do not try the second one either have read of some people that allready tried all of them (on the site itself 3 people allready say it ain't working..) but didn't work! And there are only 2 reasonable options 1 is king root and the second is idd chainfire. But the second one i don't think we should spam his topic just like the post where the one guy is asking about it!
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Kingo root I tried, but that keeps hanging on 77%, so that one doens't work either.
drippydh said:
Kingo root I tried, but that keeps hanging on 77%, so that one doens't work either.
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If you try the newest version it will say that there is no means to root. And you can request for them to research it like i believe 30 have done this according to the app. The more people who do this the more they'll think people actually want this.
Flamejim said:
If you try the newest version it will say that there is no means to root. And you can request for them to research it like i believe 30 have done this according to the app. The more people who do this the more they'll think people actually want this.
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Oke, cool!
Does it has to be done via de application? Or do they have a mail/website? I'm at work now, so can't check now
drippydh said:
Oke, cool!
Does it has to be done via de application? Or do they have a mail/website? I'm at work now, so can't check now
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Via the newest application is the only way I know how to or else they probably get flooded on certain email - addresses