Easy Root Instructions (Non-ADB, Windows only)

dawgslayer69 · Jun 23, 2012

This is actually just a reference to a sprint root guide. You can thank cypher_zero for putting that together.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726088

I am just confirming that this method works if you need clockwork mod and or root access.

It is working like a dream on my T999.

For those of you looking for a Video guide qbking77 put this video together for a quick guide. Be sure to thank him for that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Soapch0c5U

Good luck guys.

Video Proof:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss9_r8Ezyp4

dave2metz · Jun 23, 2012

That does not seem like a safe way to get root. So you are using the Sprint way of gaining root access?

init_dot_t · Jun 23, 2012

Is it just me or does this seem sketchy?

mk262 · Jun 23, 2012

I see comments in that thread about partitions being different on the gsm models. FWIW.

Lakeshow423 · Jun 23, 2012

dawgslayer69 said:
This is actually just a reference to a sprint root guide. You can thank cypher_zero for putting that together.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1726088

I am just confirming that this method works if you need clockwork mod and or root access.

It is working like a dream on my T999.

Good luck guys.

Sweet! That's how I Flashed and rootesd the SGS2! I can't wait till I get the S3 next week!

kscasper13 · Jun 23, 2012

dave2metz said:
That does not seem like a safe way to get root. So you are using the Sprint way of gaining root access?

agreed, i've already returned one GS3 because i got ahead of myself and flashed a .tar in Odin that i shouldn't have. i'm gonna wait til more people can confirm Clockwork fully working on the T mobile variant.

dawgslayer69 · Jun 23, 2012

So this is the partition layout for the sprint variant.

/boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
/efs ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p20
/recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p19
/data auto /dev/block/mmcblk0p15 length=-16384
/system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
/cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p17
/external_sd vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /dev/block/mmcblk1

I don't know if ours is exactly the same but the part that matters is that our recovery partition is mounted in the same place. That is the only part you are modifying with this. The root should be pretty generic that shouldn't cause problems. I am currently running titanium backup to restore all my data. So its up to you if you want to try it but, It works and that includes CWM and the Root.

FiveOhFox · Jun 23, 2012

dawgslayer69 said:
So this is the partition layout for the sprint variant.

/boot emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p7
/efs ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p20
/recovery emmc /dev/block/mmcblk0p19
/data auto /dev/block/mmcblk0p15 length=-16384
/system ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
/cache ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p17
/external_sd vfat /dev/block/mmcblk1p1 /dev/block/mmcblk1

I don't know if ours is exactly the same but the part that matters is that our recovery partition is mounted in the same place. That is the only part you are modifying with this. The root should be pretty generic that shouldn't cause problems. I am currently running titanium backup to restore all my data. So its up to you if you want to try it but, It works and that includes CWM and the Root.

Perhaps some screenshots to show that this is legit.. Just to ease the concerns. Thanks!

dawgslayer69 · Jun 23, 2012

FiveOhFox said:
Perhaps some screenshots to show that this is legit.. Just to ease the concerns. Thanks!

I'm not really sure what screenshot i could show you that would help I can put a video together later tonight if that would ease your concerns. I'm headed out for dinner right now but ill do this when I get back.

hah2110 · Jun 23, 2012

Quick - someone try it! MUST REMOVE BLOAT

FiveOhFox · Jun 23, 2012

dawgslayer69 said:
I'm not really sure what screenshot i could show you that would help I can put a video together later tonight if that would ease your concerns. I'm headed out for dinner right now but ill do this when I get back.

Screw it, I'll take the dive. I'll brb.

zaventh · Jun 23, 2012

This is safe to flash. The phones have the same recovery partition. If you want to try it, go for it. I am working on building an insecure kernel now.

noobnl · Jun 23, 2012

FiveOhFox said:
Screw it, I'll take the dive. I'll brb.

I can confirm that my kernel is compatible with all variant

FiveOhFox · Jun 23, 2012

zaventh said:
This is safe to flash. The phones have the same recovery partition. If you want to try it, go for it. I am working on building an insecure kernel now.

Confirmed, this does work! Time to celebrate, everybody!

uoY_redruM · Jun 23, 2012

FiveOhFox said:
Confirmed, this does work! Time to celebrate, everybody!

Was it pretty easy? (I read through, seems simple but the words that say "this part can brick your phone" makes me shake in my boots)...

FiveOhFox · Jun 23, 2012

uoY_redruM said:
Was it pretty easy? (I read through, seems simple but the words that say "this part can brick your phone" makes me shake in my boots)...

It's easy. Just read carefully and go in order. Take your time. It'll work, I promise.

hah2110 · Jun 23, 2012

Here we go.....

zonly1 · Jun 23, 2012

Rooted BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WooHoo!

Tweezydak1d · Jun 23, 2012

So I don't need to download any separate files just the same ones from the guide

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

FiveOhFox · Jun 23, 2012

Tweezydak1d said:
So I don't need to download any separate files just the same ones from the guide

Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk 2

Correct.

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