[GUIDE] Rooting Galaxy Ace i8160

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AayushK

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Before you begin rooting you must keep this in mind that “Rooting will void your warranty”


Important note: Do not disturb the process i.e remove the battery etc.

Important Note: Make sure that battery is atleast 85% as preventive measures

Instruction:


1) Download and install SAMSUNG USB Drivers for Mobile Phones
(You may install Samsung KIES for this) – LINK


2) Copy update_su.zip to internal sdcard.

3) Switch off the phone and enter to download mode (“Vol Down + Home + Power”).
Wait until the driver will be installed and Odin will recognize the phone!

4) Flash I8160XXLD8_ready_to_root_ANT.tar.md5 using Odin as PDA part.
(Original : I8160XXLD8_original.tar.md5)

5) Turn off the phone again and enter to recovery mode (“Vol Up + Home + Power”).

6) Select “apply update from sdcard” and choose update_su.zip file

7) Reboot the phone
8) Rooting Successful ;)

Visit my Site DreamProject.asia
 
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owl74

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Nov 15, 2012
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Hi OP I just bought the ACE 2 today. The baseband version is I8160XXLH3, can I root using your fioles and instructions? Thanks
 

oceanserv

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Aug 14, 2012
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hello guys,


I'm newbie in android, so if all of you dont mind i would like to ask about rooting ace 2:
My Ace 2 baseband is I8160DXLF2 is it possible using this tutorial to rooting my ace 2 ?
i dont understand why the baseband different like mine, i see other baseband start with XX or other mine is DX

thank you for reading my stupid question
 

AayushK

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Nov 3, 2012
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hello guys,


I'm newbie in android, so if all of you dont mind i would like to ask about rooting ace 2:
My Ace 2 baseband is I8160DXLF2 is it possible using this tutorial to rooting my ace 2 ?
i dont understand why the baseband different like mine, i see other baseband start with XX or other mine is DX

thank you for reading my stupid question
Its fine if the baseband is differen, and thats not a stupid question for a newb.
well, you may find the kernel for your version, there are many here..
just go for 'insecure kernels'
 
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Dr01nE

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Acquiring...
thanks for replying, i got newest firmware download from sammobile. then what i should do next ?

You have DXLK2 right? I created a package that won't increase your flash/custom binary counter (won't void warranty when you flash the package) using odin but its pretty big so if you know how to use Ubuntu 12.XX then you should try and do it on your own. The guide is found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1881964

Lastly, don't hesitate to ask questions.
 

yethz

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You have DXLK2 right? I created a package that won't increase your flash/custom binary counter (won't void warranty when you flash the package) using odin but its pretty big so if you know how to use Ubuntu 12.XX then you should try and do it on your own. The guide is found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1881964

Lastly, don't hesitate to ask questions.

Could you make us a pre-rooted DXLK2 just like the tutorial you taught... I dont have a linux and I dont want to run a virtual machine...
I dont mind downloading big files, as long as it is worth to download for :good:
 

Balyoz

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kernel problem?

hi. i have a problem. i move the update_su.zip to sd card properly so i can see it but when i select and install update_su.zip installing line like this:

--Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
install_package = (0)

so it didnt rooted. what is my mistake? my count now 2 because i replayed the procude twice. but nothing happens..
my kernel version is:

2.6.35.7-I8169XXLD8-CL1100997
se.infra@SEI-28 #2
SMP PREEMPT Tue Apr 24 05:35:29 KST 2012

and this is the Odin log

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8160XXLD8_ready_to_root_ANT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> kernel.bin.md5
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/009> Removed!!
 
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Messi10

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hi. i have a problem. i move the update_su.zip to sd card properly so i can see it but when i select and install update_su.zip installing line like this:

--Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
install_package = (0)

so it didnt rooted. what is my mistake? my count now 2 because i replayed the procude twice. but nothing happens..
my kernel version is:

2.6.35.7-I8169XXLD8-CL1100997
se.infra@SEI-28 #2
SMP PREEMPT Tue Apr 24 05:35:29 KST 2012

and this is the Odin log

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8160XXLD8_ready_to_root_ANT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> kernel.bin.md5
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/009> Removed!!

zip corrupted redownload it
 

hafidzduddin

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Oct 6, 2011
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hi. i have a problem. i move the update_su.zip to sd card properly so i can see it but when i select and install update_su.zip installing line like this:

--Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
install_package = (0)

so it didnt rooted. what is my mistake? my count now 2 because i replayed the procude twice. but nothing happens..
my kernel version is:

2.6.35.7-I8169XXLD8-CL1100997
se.infra@SEI-28 #2
SMP PREEMPT Tue Apr 24 05:35:29 KST 2012

and this is the Odin log

<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I8160XXLD8_ready_to_root_ANT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> kernel.bin.md5
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/009> Removed!!

your recovery cwm?
after flash this you see supersu?


Sent from my GT-I8160 using xda premium
 

oceanserv

Senior Member
Aug 14, 2012
90
1
Semarang
You have DXLK2 right? I created a package that won't increase your flash/custom binary counter (won't void warranty when you flash the package) using odin but its pretty big so if you know how to use Ubuntu 12.XX then you should try and do it on your own. The guide is found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1881964

Lastly, don't hesitate to ask questions.


done, i already try it but SU library seem not run normaly. what i mean is....i already flash as the guided in link above but after i flashing it download the superuser apk from market voila just WHiteScreen. then i try running su command from terminal emulator then nothing happen even the $ not change to #.

what i missed from that guided ? confusing.

trying maked another pre-rooted rom, right now i add superuser.apk inside then flashing it again but the same problem still happen.

What i missed again here ? i just copy paste the command.


Help me.......:)
 
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    Before you begin rooting you must keep this in mind that “Rooting will void your warranty”


    Important note: Do not disturb the process i.e remove the battery etc.

    Important Note: Make sure that battery is atleast 85% as preventive measures

    Instruction:


    1) Download and install SAMSUNG USB Drivers for Mobile Phones
    (You may install Samsung KIES for this) – LINK


    2) Copy update_su.zip to internal sdcard.

    3) Switch off the phone and enter to download mode (“Vol Down + Home + Power”).
    Wait until the driver will be installed and Odin will recognize the phone!

    4) Flash I8160XXLD8_ready_to_root_ANT.tar.md5 using Odin as PDA part.
    (Original : I8160XXLD8_original.tar.md5)

    5) Turn off the phone again and enter to recovery mode (“Vol Up + Home + Power”).

    6) Select “apply update from sdcard” and choose update_su.zip file

    7) Reboot the phone
    8) Rooting Successful ;)

    Visit my Site DreamProject.asia
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    Hello, I need some help...

    I found a tutorial of how to root your phone without increasing flash counter, but it require to download a rom from samsung official site.

    I didn't buy my phone from a carrier and i don't know which firmware to choose.

    My phone was unlocked and it has I8160XXLK6 firmware, and I brought it from Romania.

    Choose any firmware with CSC: I8160OXXLK1 (PDA: LK6) or I8160OXXLL2 (PDA: LL2). OXX "code" is multi-csc.

    You can try: I8160XXLL2 or I8160XXLK6
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    @kidgamepro
    i believe some LK6 are multicsc, i.e. british one, so you could use those

    @veaceslav
    any one is good ;)
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    I am failing between steps 5) and 6). I'm back in recovery mode, but it only says:
    ODIN MODE
    PRODUCT NAME: GT-I8160
    CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (1 counts)
    CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM

    Downloading...
    Do not turn off target !!

    There is no option for "apply update from sdcard". Should the cable be connected, or not? The instructions don't say. I get this same screen whether or not the cable is connected to the PC running Odin. The update_su.zip file is in /mnt/sdcard.

    Dude, you're in Download Mode not Recovery Mode, are you sure you pressed Vol Up + Home + Power? Cuz, there should be a few options to choose like Reboot, Install update, etc.. Not Downloading etc...
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    thanks for replying, i got newest firmware download from sammobile. then what i should do next ?

    You need to flash it as PDA using Odin...
    just as in guide above