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Need Help Rooting, Really Confused!

Guys I have Nexus S i9020T runnig Android version 2.3.4, Baseband version I9020XXKD1, Build number GRJ22. I have looked around a lot and am confused on how to root my phone, is there any simple way of rooting my phone with super user? I run a very old PC so installing the sdk is pretty hard, so could anyone give me a step by step simple tutorial? This is my first Android phone and am a complete noob at this

Did you read the sticky yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
It's a step-by-step tutorial and exactly how you should do it.
The SDK shouldn't really be a strain for your PC.
Good luck,
Greetz

You don't need the entire SDK. Grab PDAnet USB divers and then choose to download just the 2.3.3 SDK and Google USB drivers from the SDK. Worked fine for me this way. You don't need all the stuff the SDK wants to install by default.
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frutelaken said:
Did you read the sticky yet?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
It's a step-by-step tutorial and exactly how you should do it.
The SDK shouldn't really be a strain for your PC.
Good luck,
Greetz
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You dont know how crappy my PC is , its a 384 MB ram and only 30 GB memory, its too slow, is there any other way to root? Btw, I have i9020T.

Gaurav.Stallion said:
You dont know how crappy my PC is , its a 384 MB ram and only 30 GB memory, its too slow, is there any other way to root?
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No man, you need to use a pc... i guess you will need to be patient...
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thiagodark said:
No man, you need to use a pc... i guess you will need to be patient...
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Will I be able to use this method for my Nexus S running 2.3.4?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Is there any way to root without the SDK? I heard there was some problem with the fast boot oem? People were getting stuck at the Google screen?

Gaurav.Stallion said:
Will I be able to use this method for my Nexus S running 2.3.4?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
Is there any way to root without the SDK? I heard there was some problem with the fast boot oem? People were getting stuck at the Google screen?
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Yes that guide works regardless of what Android version you're using because Android version is not a factor. It's the bootloader.
No, it is impossible to root without the SDK because you have to unlock the bootloader using the SDK. You won't get stuck at the Google screen. People are messing up because they're unable to follow instructions.

zephiK said:
Yes that guide works regardless of what Android version you're using because Android version is not a factor. It's the bootloader.
No, it is impossible to root without the SDK because you have to unlock the bootloader using the SDK. You won't get stuck at the Google screen. People are messing up because they're unable to follow instructions.
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Dude can you please come on an IM and give me step by step guidance? I'm a total noob, and I reall dont wanna screw up my Nexus cos i cant get it fixed here, i got my nexus sent from U.S.

Gaurav.Stallion said:
Dude can you please come on an IM and give me step by step guidance? I'm a total noob, and I reall dont wanna screw up my Nexus cos i cant get it fixed here, i got my nexus sent from U.S.
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Everything that you need to know is in that step-by-step guide. What are you having troubles with?

zephiK said:
Everything that you need to know is in that step-by-step guide. What are you having troubles with?
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I just dont want to make any mistakes, thats why i wanted someone to guide me, I'm very new to this stuff.

Gaurav.Stallion said:
I just dont want to make any mistakes, thats why i wanted someone to guide me, I'm very new to this stuff.
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I've helped people in this topic many times.
The easiest way I can say is to first download the Android SDK listed in that step-by-step thread. It's not that difficult and you shouldn't be scared to do it. Unless you're flashing something for another model of the phone (such as NS4G) everything should be fixable.
Download http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html to your respective OS. If its for windows, I know it says recommended for exe but I prefer using the .zip version of it. So download that first if you haven't already.

zephiK said:
I've helped people in this topic many times.
The easiest way I can say is to first download the Android SDK listed in that step-by-step thread. It's not that difficult and you shouldn't be scared to do it. Unless you're flashing something for another model of the phone (such as NS4G) everything should be fixable.
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Okie I have i9020T, I'll install the SDK tonight, before that i will have to install the JDK, can I PM you if I have any doubts?

Gaurav.Stallion said:
Okie I have i9020T, I'll install the SDK tonight, before that i will have to install the JDK, can I PM you if I have any doubts?
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Sure, but I can't guarantee that I can respond right away. But if you're able to do it now, that would be the best and I can help you step-by-step to achieve this. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes.

zephiK said:
Sure, but I can't guarantee that I can respond right away. But if you're able to do it now, that would be the best and I can help you step-by-step to achieve this. It shouldn't take more than ten minutes.
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I downloaded the one which said Recommended, I'll download the other one, I'll be able to install the SDK tonight, anytime you'll be online tomorrow?

Gaurav.Stallion said:
I downloaded the one which said Recommended, I'll download the other one, I'll be able to install the SDK tonight, anytime you'll be online tomorrow?
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It's afternoon here. I'll be on but I can't promise anything being on XDA because I may be busy. Like I said, right now is the best time if its possible. The exe is fine, you don't have to re-download it but I have no idea where the exe is installing the SDK to.

zephiK said:
It's afternoon here. I'll be on but I can't promise anything being on XDA because I may be busy. Like I said, right now is the best time if its possible. The exe is fine, you don't have to re-download it but I have no idea where the exe is installing the SDK to.
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I'll post here whenever I'm done installing the sdk, cos my comp and net are really slow, could you just post a reply when you are on? I'll be right back when you post

Gaurav.Stallion said:
I'll post here whenever I'm done installing the sdk, cos my comp and net are really slow, could you just post a reply when you are on? I'll be right back when you post
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I'm on.. like I said, I don't browse XDA 24/7. You want my help, I'm not going to come looking for you.
If your internet is really slow and you have to download ROMs after rooting. It might be rough on your end because ROMs are at least ~80MB+

zephiK said:
I'm on.. like I said, I don't browse XDA 24/7. You want my help, I'm not going to come looking for you.
If your internet is really slow and you have to download ROMs after rooting. It might be rough on your end because ROMs are at least ~80MB+
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I'm done downloading the SDK, I am downloading the JDK right now, will install both immediately. I will try the guide, can I PM you if I have any problem, reply whenever you are free, I will wait and could you give me a link or names to the roms I will need? I will keep them on download while I install the SDK.

Gaurav.Stallion said:
I'm done downloading the SDK, I am downloading the JDK right now, will install both immediately. I will try the guide, can I PM you if I have any problem, reply whenever you are free, I will wait
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Don't know why you're downloading the JDK but okay. Extract it and rename the folder android-sdk-windows-r12 to /sdk/ and place it on the root of your C drive. So it'd be located in C:\sdk\
You need to put your phone into bootloader mode (while phone is off; VOL UP + Power) while plugged in. Do what the instructions say and set up the drivers.
The step-by-step guide is self-explanatory. I don't really want to paraphrase what the guide says because it's pretty simple. Follow the guide you linked earlier and tell me if you experience any problems or have problems understanding what is being asked.
Edit: In part 2, where it says:
switch to the directory where you downloaded & unzipped the ..\android-sdk-windows\tools
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It'll be cd C:\sdk\tools\
(I rename it to sdk because its easier to type than android-sdk-windows-
Edit 2: In part 2 where it tells you to get clockwork 3.0.0.5, disregard that
download: http://www.mediafire.com/?y3is5c9n5fi1sd6 instead
when you finish downloading it, place it in C:\sdk\tools\
and type:
fastboot flash recovery 4002-orange.img
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This is a newer version of the Recovery and it should function better.

zephiK said:
Don't know why you're downloading the JDK but okay. Extract it and rename the folder android-sdk-windows-r12 to /sdk/ and place it on the root of your C drive. So it'd be located in C:\sdk\
You need to put your phone into bootloader mode (while phone is off; VOL UP + Power) while plugged in. Do what the instructions say and set up the drivers.
The step-by-step guide is self-explanatory. I don't really want to paraphrase what the guide says because it's pretty simple. Follow the guide you linked earlier and tell me if you experience any problems or have problems understanding what is being asked.
Edit: In part 2, where it says:
It'll be cd C:\sdk\tools\
(I rename it to sdk because its easier to type than android-sdk-windows-
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I'm downloading the JDK cos when I open the SDK Manager.exe, it gives me an error saying java not found and asks to download the JDK

coding on the device

Greeting,
Just got a new A500 device, very like it, Want to do some program coding, But do not have any experiences on this,
is that possible I can use this device directly coding? if yes, can someone provide step by step guide to do it?
Thanks
userausera

No. You still need Windows/Linux/Mac with the SDK installed.
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tkolev said:
No. You still need Windows/Linux/Mac with the SDK installed.
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Thanks, Could you please provide the steps how to use windows SDK?
thanks

userausera said:
Thanks, Could you please provide the steps how to use windows SDK?
thanks
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Everything you need can be found here:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

userausera said:
Thanks, Could you please provide the steps how to use windows SDK?
thanks
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Unfortunately there is a bug with the windows sdk that makes developing on some phones a pain in the a##, because it fails to connect to the phone so you can't deploy your app to test it (could be ok with the a500 - I haven't tried in windows). I would suggest you install linux on a vm and use that instead. There is no need for drivers with linux and everything works flawlessly. I'm not trying to "convert" you into using linux or anything - the bug is Google's fault (not MS) and they are aware of it but don't seem to care. I installed a linux vm just for developement and use windows for everything else that can't be done on the iconia.
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[USB Driver] Original Samsung Driver Package ICS 1.4.103.0

After updating my SGS2 to ICS I spend hours for searching USB-drivers-only-package for ICS.
I hate software-overhead like Kies. So I extracted the USB-Driver-Package.
Have fun!
http://uploaded.to/file/hdh0f1xd
http://www.mediafire.com/?0nfkrcz3ag4vqtd

Nice one mate! Cheers. Hate kies which is completely bloated.
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cheers man
meed 64 bit version please

bluefa1con said:
cheers man
meed 64 bit version please
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Don't know but these drivers should work on x64 too.
I only found one version of Kies. No special x64 build.

digiflash said:
Don't know but these drivers should work on x64 too.
I only found one version of Kies. No special x64 build.
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the installer didnt open for me on win8 64bit

bluefa1con said:
the installer didnt open for me on win8 64bit
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Its beta and no drivers built for it .
These are not ICS drivers just standard USB drivers for all versions .
jje

great. need this beside kies

JJEgan said:
Its beta and no drivers built for it .
These are not ICS drivers just standard USB drivers for all versions .
jje
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Thats right. The package contains the Samsung Drivera for all mobile phones. But older versions didnt work with ICS.
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digiflash said:
Thats right. The package contains the Samsung Drivera for all mobile phones. But older versions didnt work with ICS.
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No ??? Worked fine for many i have no problem with older drivers .
jje

JJEgan said:
No ??? Worked fine for many i have no problem with older drivers .
jje
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No. I had to install the new one. The older version I had was something with 1.3.x... i'm not sure if this is absolutely correct.
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ok it downloaded the samsung drivers from internet win8 ftw

Any mirrors available? this is the most frustrating site ever to get a download if you dont have premium account and are forced on IE You get the popup saying allow the download, select it, and then every attemtp to download after that says you're at your limit! Want to get USB on my work PC, IE only, and can't install Kies lol

rekrapg said:
Any mirrors available? this is the most frustrating site ever to get a download if you dont have premium account and are forced on IE You get the popup saying allow the download, select it, and then every attemtp to download after that says you're at your limit! Want to get USB on my work PC, IE only, and can't install Kies lol
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http://rghost.ru/36403734
http://ifolder.ru/28582935
http://narod.ru/disk/40036569001/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_1.4.103.0.exe.html
http://letitbit.net/download/76715....B_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_1.4.103.0.exe.html

Downloading.. Thanks for the heads up!

LoL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956/

That is wot I need

I wish people would stop reuploading files on the sharing hosting just to get some credits and pat on the back...
samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-I9100LKAXEU-downloads
Code:
To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages.
Sidenote to XDA: Ever heard of Presumption of innocence? No? Thought so...

[Tool][Windows]Thunderbolt Auto-Unrooter

Outdated! Use the thunderbolt tool here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703455
This is an open-source tool that automatically unroots your thunderbolt.
NOTICE: This is designed for people who used REVOLUTIONARY to root, but works fine with other methods.
Great for people not comfortable with adb or fastboot commands, or people who just want everything in one place and made easy.
*THIS WILL WIPE ALL DATA, BE WARNED*
This tool will:
Install the Fastboot drivers for you (If needed)
Unroot in one reboot
This would most likely be used for people that need a warranty replacement.
HUGE thanks to AndroidGod on ThunderboltForums for support, patience, advice, TOTALLY RISKING HIS THUNDERBOLT for testing, and simply being cool.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check the MD5 Sum of this. It is a very large (~450 MB) file.
PLEASE follow ALL instructions in the program.
I am NOT responsible for any damages. (Standard disclaimer)
FILE: Download UnrootV3.zip
MD5 sum is on the download page.
Program has integrated OTA updates! No new releases!
If you have any questions or run in to any issues feel free to add me on GTalk: [email protected] . I can reply from about 3:30-10:00 PM EST. If it is outside that time, you can still ask, but there might be a late reply. If you don't have a gmail account, you can just email me at that address.

Tried unrooting my phone for a replacement but when I run the unroot it says to use 7 zip to unzip which I did. Any idea what's wrong?
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Replied to other thread
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt

trter10 said:
Replied to other thread
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
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How about copying it here too? Could be useful.

Mine is stuck at "Searching for device..." It's been there for about 20 minutes now. Any ideas why or suggestions to help? I have to send my 'bolt back for a warranty replacement.

Try disabling and re enabling USB debugging
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trter10 said:
Try disabling and re enabling USB debugging
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No luck... still hanging at the Searching for device....

Try rebooting phone and computer
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trter10 said:
Try disabling and re enabling USB debugging
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This worked for me. Thanks. My problem seems to lie elsewhere, though. I can't flash the zip when it gets to that point. Any thoughts?

trter10 said:
Try rebooting phone and computer
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Did both and STILL stuck at Searching for device...
this is driving me NUTS!

lespaul0143 said:
Did both and STILL stuck at Searching for device...
this is driving me NUTS!
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I also tried a different cable. Not sure if that helped, or if it was unchecking/checking USB debugging.

I'll try a different cable. Did you keep the program running when you switched it out or close it?

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I'll try a different cable. Did you keep the program running when you switched it out or close it?
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Closed it and ran adb kill-server (can also kill in task manager)

Nothing is working. Still Searching for device...
This is ridiculous.

ssb13 said:
This worked for me. Thanks. My problem seems to lie elsewhere, though. I can't flash the zip when it gets to that point. Any thoughts?
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Try a different SD card
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lespaul0143 said:
Nothing is working. Still Searching for device...
This is ridiculous.
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Any syncing programs? (HTC sync, double twist, etc?)
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trter10 said:
Any syncing programs? (HTC sync, double twist, etc?)
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Another silly question, did you install the USB drivers?

Also make sure charge only is set.
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I'm not sure if this is a common thing or not... it just literally took about 40 minutes for it to find my device. I'm in the Bootloader right now updating. Thank you so much for your responses though.

lespaul0143 said:
I'm not sure if this is a common thing or not... it just literally took about 40 minutes for it to find my device. I'm in the Bootloader right now updating. Thank you so much for your responses though.
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That's weird... I've never had anyone with this issue in other forums.. and this tool is a few months old!
But glad you got it
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Root Op 8 Pro

Hello guys.
I have a problem : I can't root my device.
I do it with the previous version. No problem.
Now it is not recognized.
I have installed the drivers.
I don't understand.
Please help me. I want to be a root boy

Johncaffee said:
Hello guys.
I have a problem : I can't root my device.
I do it with the previous version. No problem.
Now it is not recognized.
I have installed the drivers.
I don't understand.
Please help me. I want to be a root boy
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Are you using the latest platform tools?

magicmckinney said:
Are you using the latest platform tools?
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I think yes.

Drivers problems! Disable signature verification....!

Addymore said:
Drivers problems! Disable signature verification....!
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I don't know how do it.
Thank you.

Hi guys !
I have change my pc few days ago.
The root experience are on the new pc. The old on the old pc.
The investigation is ongoing.

Johncaffee said:
Hello guys.
I have a problem : I can't root my device.
I do it with the previous version. No problem.
Now it is not recognized.
I have installed the drivers.
I don't understand.
Please help me. I want to be a root boy
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is usb debugging turned on ?

sefai77 said:
is usb debugging turned on ?
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Yes. Work on my old pc but not with the new. Maybe a driver...

Maybe you don't need to be "Root-boy"?
Also, wrong forum subfolder to ask this

more_than_hater said:
Maybe you don't need to be "Root-boy"?
Also, wrong forum subfolder to ask this
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Necessary for me to be root. For app I use.
Sorry for the subfolder. My mistake

To obtain root you would need to use fastboot.
First, you need to... Oh well, just read instruction: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...very-with-adb-11-0-4-4-in11aa-global.4196153/

magicmckinney said:
Are you using the latest platform tools?
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If you want to download it :
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com

more_than_hater said:
To obtain root you would need to use fastboot.
First, you need to... Oh well, just read instruction: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...very-with-adb-11-0-4-4-in11aa-global.4196153/
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I have read. Just don't work

Matija Gubec said:
If you want to download it :
SDK Platform Tools release notes | Android Studio | Android Developers
Android SDK Platform-Tools is a component for the Android SDK.
developer.android.com
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Thank you