Showing posts with label root. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Root Samsung Galaxy Note 2

How To Root Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?




 
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is one of the prime phones of the android series. It has a mammoth 5.5inch screen. Note II features a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor, 720p resolution display, 2 GB of RAM, and storage capacity up to 128 GB — when using a 64 GB micro-SD card with the projected 64 GB model.The Galaxy Note II is equipped with Broadcom BCM4334 chipset for the IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity in 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz dual-band with maximum rate up to 150 Mbps, FM radio tuner and Bluetooth 4.0 + HS support.

From the specs it is obvious that note 2 has all the power it requires for daily tasks. Want to push the phone to extreme. Lets Root it.( International Edition)

 

Warning:

Rooting can void warranty of your phone. If wrongly done, it can brick your phone . Be careful! Make sure your battery if fully charged to be on safe side.

Root It:


  • Put your Galaxy Note 2 into Download mode by turning off your phone first then holding down Volume Down, Center Home, and Power buttons together. 

  • Once you see the warning screen, hit Volume Up button to enter ODIN Download Mode then connect a micro-USB cable from your Note 2 to your computer.  

  • If you don’t have Samsung USB drivers installed, go ahead and download it below and run it to install. 

  • Download The Note 2 Root files- Galaxynote2Root

  • Unzip the files. Next, open up the ODIN program by double-clicking on the .exe file.

  • You should see a yellow-highlighted COM box with a random number. If you don’t see it, double-check your Windows drivers (the Samsung USB drivers you installed in Step 3) and unplug, plug your Note 2 back into your computer.  

  • "DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE" and click on “PDA” button then find the file cwm6-root-note2.tar. 

  • Hit Start and let ODIN flash the custom CWM Recovery. When it’s done, your Galaxy Note 2 will reboot and you should have a fully rooted Galaxy Note 2.  

  • Your phone will boot into newly installed CWM Recovery automatically once and install Superuser app and su binaries then reboot. 

  • You should find a new Superuser app called “SuperSU”. You can easily verify you have root by downloading Titanium Backup app (free on Play Store) and running it.  You should get a nice Superuser permission pop-up window:
Note: As long as your model number begins with GT-N7010, it will work yes. 

Check Out This Video For more Details.........



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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

How To Root Nokia X X XL In 4 Steps

How To Root Android Based Nokia X, X+ & XL








A Liitle Bit About Nokia X ...

Finally Nokia have understood the importance of android operating system in the smartphone market and came up with the X series of devices. Equipped with whole load of cool features and a price tag which will catch the attention of budget android users.

  • Nokia X comes with a customized tile-based interface that reminds of Windows Phone. Couple that with Microsoft services such as OneDrive, Outlook and Nokia’s own Here Maps, and it’s easy to mistake this phone for a Windows Phone device.
  • Nokia X just has one button below its touchscreen display. This is a back button that looks identical to the one on new Asha series phones. 
  • The Nokia X’s camera does not have auto-focus, which is a bit baffling considering the phone’s price. At the same time Nokia Lumia 520 priced lower than X , has auto focus facility. 
  • Along with a Nokia app store, where you can download many other apps and games. You can also sideload apps, meaning you can install 3rd party application by getting the apk files. But the main concern is that the app may not be optimized for X.

Warning:

  • Rooting void your device warranty
  • Do this at your own risk and we arent responsible for any damages occured to your device.
  • Backup all necessary data before attempting any of these methods.

Root Android X :


Step 1 : Download Framaroot - Link

Step 2 : Install Framaroot on your Nokia X and then Open it.

Step 3 : Now Click On " Gandalf "

Step 4 : Reboot your device and you have rooted X/X+/XL.




You have successfully rooted your Nokia X series android phones. Comment on any difficulties.


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Monday, May 12, 2014

How To Root Motorola Moto G Win Mac Linux

Root your Motorola Moto G -- (Windows/Mac/Linux)











Moto G has finally arrived in India and is selling hot. Really hot! 

For one thing Moto G has all the specs an ideal smartyphone user wishes to posses and whats more , it is available at a neat price of Rs.12500 which may come down soon. Its really a Bang for the Buck. 

Adreno 305 GPU, Snapdragon 400 Quad core CPU, 1 GB RAM, HD Recording, 720p Resolution with stunning 326ppi on a 4.5 inch display. Running on the Android Jelly 4.3. Now Samsung and the other s really have to be afraid.


After its release , Modaco member PaulOBrien managed to root this device. This method is extremely simple in design as there  is no need to flash any partitions, no messing with the contents of your data partition, no overwriting the shipped ROM on your device.


Warning:

  • Rooting your device will void any kind of warranty you posses on the device. Make sure that you do this at your own risk. Unrooting will bring back warranty, currently the unrooting methods are only in development.
  • You need to unlock your bootloader to begin the rooting process. Visit the motorola site as thy have provided information on how to do this- Its really straight forward.- Unlock bootloader
  • Rooting may affect your ability to get Future OTAs.

Downloads:

  • Superboot r2 - link 

Lets Begin:

 

  • Download the Superboot zip file above and extract to any directory ( Desktop will be better).

  • Turn off your Moto G

  • Hold down the Volume DOWN+Power buttons together and you should boot into the bootloader mode on Your Moto G.

  • Windows :: Run the superboot-windows.bat as Administrator (Right click->Run As Administator) 

  • MAC :: Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type chmod +x superboot-mac.sh followed by sudo ./superboot-mac.sh

  • LINUX :: Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type chmod +x superboot-linux.sh followed by sudo ./superboot-linux.sh

  • Now the rooting process will automatically start and you will be notified when it finishes. 
You have successfully Rooted Your Motorola Moto G !

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Saturday, May 10, 2014

How to Update Upgrade Root Samsung Epic 4G to 2 3 3 Gingerbread EF02 EF10

Heres a step by step guide on how to upgrade the Samsung Epic 4G to Android  2.3.3 Gingerbread with D700EF02 firmware version by a way of using ODIN. I also included how to root the phone after the upgrade process, just unless anybody who wanted to.

This is only a brief instruction so just read carefully.. This is 99% safe and nothing to worry.  
Before you may proceed.. Dont forget to back up all of your important data stored or installed on the device.

Now, first grab a copy of the firmware

You can grab a copy of it here.
This version is D700EF02 and was build June 02 2011.  
password is: samfirmware.com
download mirror:


ODIN v1.81 Downloader Tool  (also included in the firmware packaged)

Samsung Epic 4g 2.3.3 Gingerbread Flashing procedure using ODIN
1) Extract the download firmware packaged.
2) Run ODIN downloader tool. On ODIN click the PIT button and then load the pit file victory_8G_100528.pit  on it. Next, click the PDA  button then load the
SPH-D700-EF02-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 file.

CHECK Re-partition and AUTO REBOOT, only the F.RESET TIME remain un-checked.


SAMSUNG EPIC 4g flashing 2.3.3 gingerbread odin
3)Reboot your Samsung Epic 4G to download mode:
-Turn your Epic 4G off
-While the phone is off, hold down the “1″ key on the QWERTY keyboard while holding the “Power” button. Now you will boot into Download mode
 Then connect the phone to PC USB.
4) Once all set, hit the "START" button to begin downloading the firmware. 
5) Wait until the whole process completes and then the phone reboot. Then un-plug it from PC.

Thats it.. You will get an OTA MODEM  update to EF10 by then.

Heres how to ROOT your Samsung Epic 4G that now runs on 2.3.3 Gingerbread. 
Proceed with precautions: ROOTING your device may void its warranty.

Grab a copy of these files for rooting your phone:
CWM 3.1..0 recovery
Working SU, you need this flashable tar.


1) Rename the downloaded CWM recovery file by removing the .MD5 file extension on it.

2) Run ODIN multi-downloader program on your desktop.
     Uncheck the RE-PARTITION and F.RESET TIME checkboxes, only leave the AUTO REBOOT  checked.

3)Click on the PDA button  then select and load the previously renamed CWM recovery file on it. Then hit the "START" button to flash it.
 Then wait until it it finishes.Then remove the phone from PC connection.

4) Copy the previously downloaded SU file to the root directory folder of your SD card.
5) Turn your Epic 4G off.
    -While the phone is off, hold down the “Volume Down” button, “Camera” button, and “Power” button and hold them.
 - Now you will boot in Recovery Mode which allows you four options:
    * reboot system now
    * apply sdcard:update.zip
    * wipe data/factory reset
    * wipe cache partition
 - Select apply sdcard:update.zip then locate the SU files on the root directory of the SD card.
  -Then select "INSTALL".

Done... Your Samsung Epic 4G mobile phone is now rooted.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Root And UnRoot Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT S6102

How To Root And Unroot Samsung Galaxy Y Duos GT-S6102

 

  


Samsung Galaxy Y Duos is the Dual Sim variant of reputed Galaxy Y. It has certainly gained much popularity as its cousin Y. It is powered by 832Mhz processor, 290 MB RAM, 160 MB user accessible, 512 MB ROM,  2 GB, internal storage,3.14 in (80 mm) TFT FWVGA 320×240 px 256K Colors. It also has a 3MP camera with geotagging. 
Here we show you how to Root and Unroot Y Duos...

Warning:

Rooting can void warranty. Please be careful while executing these procedures.

Before starting download these files:

 Download Update.zip
Unroot.zip


Rooting S6102:

Enable the USB Debugging Mode on your Galaxy Y Duos. Follow the path to enable it - ‘Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging’. Now, check the USB Debugging option.
  • Before starting please backup all your data
  • Copy the downloaded file into your SD card. Turn off phone. 
  • Press & hold ("Power + Volume Up + Home") keys & only let go of it when the Samsung Galaxy Y Duos logo appears.
  •  Now you enter recovery mode. Select the file "update.zip" from SD card. ( for scrolling use volume up and down keys. For selecting use home button) 
  • Confirm you selection by saying ‘Yes’ to the process. This may take few minutes to finish the process.
  • Now, you have successfully rooted your Samsung Galaxy Y Duos.
Congrats for rooting Y Duos!!.
Note: If you have any problems after rooting like - no sound from speaker. SD card not recognized etc, you need to unroot before going to seller in order to claim warranty.

Unrooting GT-S6102


After rooting the device , if you feel to unroot in future, the following procedure will help you.

  • Download Unroot file given above.
  • Uninstall all the Rooted apps
  • Do the same procedure as did before but this time instaed of "update.zip" select "unroot.zip"
There your Y Duos is Unrooted Successfully!!!
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Monday, April 28, 2014

How To Root Sony Xperia J

How To Root Sony Xperia J 11.0.A.328 Or 11.0.A.318





Warning:

Make sure u are in 11.0.A.3.28 or 11.0.A.3.18 firmware ALONE with Locked Bootloader..
This method Dosent Work on 11.0.A.7.5 Firmware!

Rooting Can Void Warranty. These instructions are provided by expert XDA developers. 

  • "Dont restore factory setting or else CWM will vanish...n u hav to reflash whole firmware again  "

Before Starting:


(for .28 firmware download from [https://docs.google.com/folder/d/0Bz06rXmQh1ZqN0tjYldYcGRNRjg/edit?pli=1&docId=0Bz06rXmQh1ZqRUZ0N1RrRldpRU0] and flash it)

" The procedure is Root first! thn apply CWM!"

Flashing:

if u dont have a flash tool download it  for windows and install drivers located in C:Flashtooldrivers (choose all drivers)

since flash tool does not have xperia j drivers..u may hav flashing problem...for that

1.download and extract ST26.zip 
2.open flash tool
3.click devices>import
4.navigate to d file uve extracted
5.now xperia j driver is installed
u can now flash without any problem

Lets Root :


1.extract Root_J.zip
2.make sure usb debugging is enabled in devolpment settings
3.double click Runme.bat file for windows users...runme.sh for linux users
4.wait for process to finish (mostly should work)

Steps For CWM:


1.extract CWM_J.zip
2.usb debugging on
3.double click install.bat only for windows (linux not working! my bad..)
4.wait for it.....installed! close the shell program and switch off the phone..


Plug in charger or USB....the phone switches on....press up and down volume keys repeatedly when SONY logo flashes.....voila u get into CWM !

You need plugged in charger or USB to goto CWM! Else CWM wont Work!!


reboot to system and see if supersu is installed  finish! ur phone is rooted and cwm is installed !!

CWM has little bugs ..but its a never mind stuff..

use arrow keys to navigate..power button to select and go back option in cwm itself to go to previous options.


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