[SGH-T999] CF-Auto-Root

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unk2009

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I have updated all the CF-Auto-Root downloads. The scripts have been slightly improved, the roboto font is now used, and SuperSU has been updated to v0.98 !

There is no need to flash the updated version if you are currently successfully rooted (you'll have gotten the latest SuperSU from Google Play updates already).

AWESOME... Thank you :cool:

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xxqbnxx

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Anyway we can get a Mac version working?

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ericot

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Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-T999] CF-Auto-Root

Excellent! New T999. Completely stock 4.1.1 Rooted as soon as I updated to jelly bean right out of the box!
Worked exactly as described. Super quick and easy! Thank you so much!

Used the Google wallet installer and had to have my titanium backup running! Otherwise I'm staying stock.

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Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-T999] CF-Auto-Root

Excellent! New T999. Completely stock 4.1.1 Rooted as soon as I updated to jelly bean right out of the box!..

Otherwise I'm staying stock.

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Exactly what I said and experienced when I got my T999 in January.

I intended to stay stock, and did so for a week or two.

Then the itch to try Frosty became too great. Everything you love about stock, but slightly better battery life, and customizable notification toggles, amongst other things. At the end of the day, all the joys of stock Touchwiz are intact.

In any case, regardless of ROM choice, this root method is fantastic.

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1range

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Any known method of using this running i n mac mountain lion 10.8.2...lost root with last t-mobile update baseband version T999UVDLJC (4.1.1)....plus pc died

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1range

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YES!!! Back in Business...Thanks Reroot finally on pc XP T-Mobile SHG T999 4.1.1 T999VDLJC....Super Simple and Effective...Lost no info...Also, installed ODIN Mobile Pro...Triangle Away...Counter at 0...Thanks again!!!!
 

xxqbnxx

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Re: [2012.12.04][SGH-T999] CF-Auto-Root

You used a pc or Mac to root?

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xxqbnxx

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Thanks for this ! Finally got a buddy's PC and was able to Root. I kept telling him it would be fast ,but wow that was crazy fast him and I couldn't believe it .
 

LfnsR

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Quick question. I finally got approval from the wife to root her S3.:D She is on the latest stock OTA and wanted to know if I install a custom recovery will this give it perm root vs just temp that this does? Correct me if I am wrong as I am on a rooted N2 and just want to make sure before moving forward.

Appreciate the help! Thanks.

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Aerowinder

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You can flash a recovery without having root.

But, I recommend against rooting another person's phone for them. It really becomes a hassle keeping it up to date.
 

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You can flash a recovery without having root.

But, I recommend against rooting another person's phone for them. It really becomes a hassle keeping it up to date.

I agree with you on this point, but this is my wife and there isn't any issue keeping it updated. I am a flashoholic on my N2 and previously Evo3D. I just want to confirm it works with the latest ota fron T-Mobile.

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I agree with you on this point, but this is my wife and there isn't any issue keeping it updated. I am a flashoholic on my N2 and previously Evo3D. I just want to confirm it works with the latest ota fron T-Mobile.

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I can confirm it works like a charm. Very quick and easy. But, like stated, it only grants root. The custom recovery you use, if you choose flash one, will be up to you.
 
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    Check your device model ! Settings -> About device -> Model number. See the third post for exact supported model numbers. If your device is a totally different model, it will not work (may even brick) !



    CF-Root is the root for "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root is meant to be used in combination with stock Samsung firmwares, and be the quickest and easiest way for your first root.

    Donate
    CF-Root has been available for many devices and has clocked over 8 million downloads. This is not even counting custom ROMs that already include it. Don't be a leech, buy me a beer (and use the "Thanks" button!). Imagine if every CF-Root user has donated me $1...

    What's installed
    - SuperSU binary and APK
    - Stock recovery

    Installation and usage
    Flash the CF-Auto-Root package as PDA in ODIN (details on how to do that are in next post), and your device should reboot into a modified recovery (signified by a large red Android logo) and it will install SuperSU for you and restore the stock recovery, and reboot back into Android.

    If you don't get to the red Android logo, boot into recovery manually ("adb reboot recovery", or boot while holding Power+VolUp+Home).

    Using this root increases your flash counter. You should run Triangle Away (see below) after rooting to reset the counter. Note that if you want to run custom kernels or custom recoveries, your flash counter will be set to 1 at every boot. Either configure Triangle Away to reset the counter at every boot (Play version only) or only reset the counter when you need to go into warranty.

    Did you see the red Android logo during rooting, but SuperSU does not appear? This may sometimes occur due to left-over files and settings, however, you can usually install SuperSU from Google Play at this stage and it'll just work.

    Not included - Triangle Away
    Triangle Away can be used to reset the flash counter after installing CF-Root. The flash counter keeps track of how many custom firmwares you have flashed, as this voids warranty. (No idea what this about ? Read up on it, you will want to use this !)

    Not included - adbd Insecure
    As this CF-Root does not include a custom kernel, adb shell does not have root access by default (you can still get it by typing su inside the shell), nor is adb remount supported, nor will adb push and adb pull work on system files. adbd Insecure can be used to remedy this situation. (No idea what this is about ? Don't worry about it !)

    CF-Auto-Root homepage
    http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/

    CF-Auto-Root main thread
    [CENTRAL] CF-Auto-Root
    For requests for new roots and generic discussion - please keep device specific discussion in the thread you are viewing now.

    No CWM and such ?
    I have personally moved away from permanent custom recoveries, and I am no longer supporting them. On newer devices they cause flash counter and OTA flashing issues. If you really want one, others do provide versions of CWM and TWRP for most devices. Personally I just use Mobile ODIN to install ZIPs and Titanium Backup for my backup/restore needs. I do always want root though, and as such I'm still supporting CF-Auto-Root as quick way to root.
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    ODIN Installation (detailed)

    - Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch!
    - Unzip the attached Odin3-vX.X.zip file
    - Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
    - If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
    - (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
    - Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
    - Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
    - Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
    - (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
    - Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
    - Click the Start button
    - Wait for Android to boot
    - Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)

    - NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.

    New to Samsung? Unfamiliar with Odin? Think all the above is a hassle? Get used to it. It's very simple, and us Samsung folk use Odin (or Mobile ODIN ;)) for everything! It's so very very convenient once you get used to it. Notice the 30 second comment above? For experienced users, the entire process indeed takes only 30 seconds!

    You may now optionally want to install and run Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.
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    Download

    2013.05.20 --- CF-Auto-Root

    SuperSU: v1.30

    Download:

    SGH-T999: CF-Auto-Root-d2tmo-d2tmo-sght999.zip


    --- History ---
    2013.05.20: SuperSU v1.30
    2013.02.20: SuperSU v1.05
    2012.12.02: SuperSU v0.98
    2012.10.30: SuperSU v0.96
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    I have updated all the CF-Auto-Root downloads. The scripts have been slightly improved, the roboto font is now used, and SuperSU has been updated to v0.98 !

    There is no need to flash the updated version if you are currently successfully rooted (you'll have gotten the latest SuperSU from Google Play updates already).
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    All CF-Auto-Root's have been updated with SuperSU v1.05 today !