[Q] How to root Galaxy Ace 2 i8160?

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dhvenus

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Hello guys,

I just bought this week the new Ace 2 i8160.
It is a really great phone- I mean not the dimension ;-)

Yes, after a week usage I would like to root it for use some apps like in former times. I tried to root with the old Ace methodic, but it does not works.

Do have anyone an idea, how could be root the phone?

For your answers thank you lot!
 
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mate this is ACE 1 forums :eek: so asking here is pointless ..wait for Ace 2 forums to come up...

.anyways try GINGERBREAK - its a universal gb root app :)

and do report if it works .....i m sure there will b more guys asking this question :rolleyes:
 
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dhvenus

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Yes I know, this is an Ace 1 forum, but I can not wait for opening a new thread for Ace2... ;-)

Well, I tried gingerbreak, but does not works. It runs still exploiting and nothing happens. I made all things, as in instructions described, but not works :-(

I tried even yet from the rooting instructions for Galaxy W i8150, because the model number is similar (8160 for Ace2,8150 for Galaxy W) , and both phones looks similar too. :)
But it don't works :-(
I got an error message "signature verification error"
 
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Did you try superoneclick?
I'm very curious about this device, and I'm considering getting one... I find somehow strange the cpu: a dual core 800mhz is unusual. Is it possible that this cpu's clock is higher and is underclocked via software?
 
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Dont think so why should they do this
but thats what i thought too when i heard about the ace 2 the first time...
Can u give me any feedback about the phone?
 
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mcguolo said:
Did you try superoneclick?
I'm very curious about this device, and I'm considering getting one... I find somehow strange the cpu: a dual core 800mhz is unusual. Is it possible that this cpu's clock is higher and is underclocked via software?
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The cpu is really powerfull. The chipset is NovaThor U8500, with an ARM dual Cortex - A9 cpu at 1ghz (in sga2 it is underclocked to 800mhz), and the powerfull arm mali 400 gpu! More info here: http://www.stericsson.com/products/u8500-novathor.jsp
 
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dhvenus

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Hello antms,

at first thanks lot of for your work.

I did not try it, because I had concern to brick the phone...
Could the phone brick due this methode?
I mean, to loose the warranty is not the problem. I'm sure, one day is it solved to unroot, but to brick the phone would be not funny...
 
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Hi dhvenus
dhvenus said:
Could the phone brick due this methode?
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Generally, i don't belive with it, since kernel image doesn't affects on bootloader, which implements download mode.
But since i don't have SGA2 and can't test it personally, i can't take responsibility to say about 100% safety of this method.
We need a braveheart hero ;)
 
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Ok, maybe i'll test it. But! What will happen if something go wrong? I'll need to flash a new firmware? But how? If it may be flashed with odin, where can I get a rom?
 
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there is still a safer method??
as other phones that will install a zip from recobery?

I also I have it and I would like root.

thanks for everything.
waiting for response
 
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yod123 said:
Ok, maybe i'll test it. But! What will happen if something go wrong? I'll need to flash a new firmware? But how? If it may be flashed with odin, where can I get a rom?
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Just flash stock kernel back (I8160XXLD3_original.tar.md5).
If you are looking for a firmware, you can get it at http://samfirmware.com (type i8160 in a search field).

casidus said:
there is still a safer method??
as other phones that will install a zip from recobery?
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Stock recovery usually performs signature verification for every zip-package. If the package is not signed by Samsung, then it will not be applied.
 
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    Instruction:

    1) Download and install SAMSUNG USB Drivers for Mobile Phones
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11633550#post11633550

    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.

    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) Got root? ;)

    Warning:You will lose your warranty. At least until we find a way to reset a custom flash counter.
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    [KERNEL] I8160XXLD8 kernel with CWM recovery support

    [KERNEL] I8160XXLD8 kernel with CWM recovery support

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    • XXLD8 stock kernel
    • CWM 5.0.2.6 (backup on external SD card is available)
    • Supports init.d executing during boot (place in /system/etc/init.d/)

    Root can be installed via CWM. Choose the best for you from below ;)
    BTW, no need to re-install it if you're already rooted.

    update: [KERNEL] I8160XXLI2 kernel with built-in CWM recovery
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    [KERNEL] I8160XXLI2 kernel with built-in CWM recovery

    [KERNEL] I8160XXLI2 kernel with built-in CWM recovery

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    • I8160XXLI2 stock kernel
    • CWM 5.0.2.6 (backup on external SD card is available)
    • Supports init.d executing during boot (place in /system/etc/init.d/)

    Probably, there should be no issues while using this kernel with any of i8160 firmware, known at this moment.

    Root can be installed via CWM. Choose the best app for you from below.

    Note: Kernel I8160PXXLE6 is for I8160P model (NFC version).
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    Test kernels with increased max CPU freq​
    Voltage is default. Ready to root (patched Recovery).
    If you're already rooted, it will remains after flashing.
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    young111 said:
    Hi . any progress on ACE2 roms guys??????
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    I may release one rom soon.

    Sent from my Galaxy Ace 2 i8160
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