Phone INFO+ ★Samsung★ v1.8.6 Patched Apk Download

<p>Requirements: Android 1.6+<br>Overview: ★★★ Written specifically for SAMSUNG phones ★★★ <p><img alt="" border="0" height="889" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/TQm5kkpHuRBs4C2yKHcujbAhIobPVSd6AaVNkwwNTn1vmdnltlcVcC1Nbw1xW0ng2x4=h900" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="500"> <p>Description <p>★★★ Written specifically for SAMSUNG phones ★★★ <p>DONATED (Plus) FEATURES:<br>☆ Ad-Free<br>☆ Export info to the SD Card <p>Have you ever wanted to know the Country of Origin behind the label ‘MADE BY SAMSUNG’? When the phone was manufactured? How frequently the phone was used? How many times it has been connected to the Charger? Do you want to know the Knox Warranty Void status without entering to the ODIN Download Mode?… Then this app is for you. <p>★ ‘Firmware Browser’<br>- Browse for the stock firmwares available online, for your phone and for any other Samsung model.<br>- View firmware’s details, and redirect to the SamMobile.com website for the download link. <p>★ ‘CSC Changer’: Allow you to change the CSC.<br>- WARNING: Changing the CSC will Factory Reset your device (wipe all user data).<br>- May need root access on the newer models. Also need Multi-CSC firmware. <p>★ ‘Refurbishment Check’<br>- Supports ALL Samsung models (formerly ‘[Note 3] Fake / Clone Detector’).<br>- ‘Device Usage Counter’ <p>★ ‘CSC Code Lookup’ (CSC – Consumer Software Customization, aka Sales Code, or Region Code)<br>You can search for the CSC code (e.g. XME or BTU), or the country/network name (e.g. Malaysia or Vodafone…). <p>★ ‘S/N Decoder’ – Obtain information about Country of Origin and Manufacturing Date from Samsung serial number. You can enter serial number from ANY Samsung phone (including OLD phone, FEATURE phone and NON-SMART phone). <p>★ ‘IMEI Analyzer’ – Check the IMEI for the validity by calculating the Check Digit (according to Luhn algorithm). <p>★ Main Features: Displays the following information about your phone. <p>▪ GENERAL INFO:<br>- Manufacturer / Brand<br>- Phone Model<br>- Device Type<br>- Product Name<br>- Country of Origin<br>- Manufacturing Date<br>- Knox Warranty Void <p>▪ CSC INFO:<br>- Original CSC Code<br>- Firmware’s CSC Code<br>- Active CSC Code<br>- CSC Country<br>- CSC Country ISO<br>- CSC Product Code <p>▪ DEVICE ID:<br>- IMEI<br>- Serial No.<br>- Samsung Serial Number <p>▪ FIRMWARE INFO:<br>- Bootloader Version<br>- Baseband Version<br>- PDA Version<br>- CSC Version <p>▪ OS INFO:<br>- Changelist<br>- Build Number<br>- Build Fingerprint<br>- Build Description<br>- Build Date<br>- Android Version <p>▪ MISC INFO:<br>- Colour / Internal Storage<br>- Hardware / Board<br>- Platform / Chip<br>- Modem Board<br>- Hardware Revision<br>- Mobile Operator Name<br>- Mobile Network Code <p>▪ USAGE HISTORY:<br>- Headset Connect Counter<br>- Charger Connect Counter (root required)<br>- S Pen Detach Counter (root required)<br>Please be noted that S Pen Detach Counter is available for Galaxy Note series only. <p>NOTE: This app works properly with the Stock Firmware. On Custom ROM some info may not show correctly. <p>What’s New<br>1.8.6: UI improvements. <p>Release Info<br>No Lucky Patcher/Modded Google Play needed!<br>This app has NO advertisements <center> <table border="0"> <tbody> <tr align="center"> <td><a class="cleanfilesWidget" href="#" widgetdelay="0" widgetid="29368atNYf" widgetinstructions="" widgetonload="false" widgetshowclosebutton="true" widgettitle=""><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbl-gwqVBygcD6q4pCi_AeQYbLc2vf8zxT-2Gf6aREElI2w8hYBdSc9EHSbI4O7tGN8U4dXj8FCyGogpu76J3zPBrvHg9uoLHABj6l1O2gMeX1eLRRDfspM8GrZvpcbq26r9BsOib7Mk/s1600/MerciDownloadButton.png" width="196"></a> <td> <td><a href="http://www.tusfiles.net/do6d7sqsrmuy"><img border="0" height="55" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM4l3ZGMFguujI68-Tr4Mcv14iiwgoclJ4js7Yzy3453vA4bNNPAkXL9cEmAlQYMWbM38GWZLZe30EqcIWYWabOEKolBSELi-XA9wgdxDuljZ2nqZloxBls95VYACzTP_1fo_dLJ7xm94/s1600/TustfilesDownloadButton.png" width="196"></a></a> <td> <td></a> </td></tr></tbody></table></center>

Phone INFO+ ★Samsung★ v1.8.6 Patched Apk Download

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Manual Update Galaxy S Advance I9070 with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware

<p>Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 might have been named as “Advanced”, but Samsung doesn’t recognize it as advanced to accommodate the Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS citing RAM and other hardware concerns. So, for all those users who wanted to install the latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 Android firmware can now manually update the same. Unfortunately, Samsung won’t be coming out with the official firmware update but all thanks to the custom ROM firmware makers who have made it possible. After checking out the list of quick pre requisites mentioned below, we will be checking out on how you can apply this firmware update. <p><img alt="Android Kitkat Update" height="374" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Android-Kitkat-Update.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="664"> <p><strong>Note: </strong>This update is the custom ROM firmware and not the official firmware released by Samsung. <p><strong>Pre Requisites:</strong> <ul> <li>All the data in your Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 needs to be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the Samsung KIES so as to make sure that the data can be restored manually.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your Samsung Galaxy S Advance so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Battery charge left in your device needs to be a minimum of 60% or else device might get turn off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Since this is the custom ROM firmware, you need to make sure that your phone is rooted. Download “Root Checker” app. Just in case if your device is not rooted, you can root the same with the help of below mentioned steps.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Galaxy S Advance which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully.</p></blockquote> <p>So let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you upgrade the firmware of your Galaxy S Advance. <p><strong>Procedure to Update Samsung Galaxy S Advance with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://get.novafusion.pl/?id=1047">Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware Package</a> and <a href="http://get.novafusion.pl/?id=581">Google Apps Package</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you need to place the same in your device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn off the device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Press and hold Home + Power + Volume Up buttons to enter the device in the Recovery Mode. If your Galaxy S Advance enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Recovery Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select Clear Data” and “Wipe Cache” to clear the data and wipe the cache present in your phone.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once the data is cleared, select the option of “install zip from sd card” and then select the firmware zip file which you have placed in the device and then followed by the Google Apps Package. It will take around 4 -5 minutes to apply both the zip files in your device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once done, select “go back” and choose the option of “reboot in normal mode” for rebooting the device normally. Please note that it may sometime take more than 3 -4 minutes for rebooting the device in the normal mode.</li></ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong> If at all your Galaxy S Advance gets in the boot loop sequence then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button. <p>While there are many custom ROM firmwares available for Galaxy S Advance Android phone, we will continue to come up with the custom ROMs which will help you make the most of your device. So there you go, you have now successfully updated your device with the latest version of KITKAT 4.4.2 in your Galaxy S Advance.

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How to Update Galaxy S3 Mini I8190 XXANC2 with Official Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p>Samsung Galaxy S3 mini android smartphone can now be updated with the XXANC2 which ropes in the Jellybean 4.1.2 Android OS. While it doesn’t seem that Samsung will be coming up with the Kitkat 4.4.2 for Galaxy S3 mini, till then you can then make use of this firmware which comes with many big fixes along with the new features. We have mentioned the detailed list of quick pre requisites below and then after which we have summed up the detailed procedural instructions which will help you upgrade the firmware. <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/GALAXY-S3-Mini-iMAGE.jpg"><img alt="GALAXY-S3-Mini-iMAGE" height="696" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/GALAXY-S3-Mini-iMAGE.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="574"></a> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Please be noted that this update for Galaxy S4 mini which is dubbed as XXANC2 is the official firmware released by Samsung and not the custom ROM firmware. Applying this update won’t root the device in any manner. <p><strong>Quick Pre Requisites:</strong> <ul> <li>All the data in your Galaxy S3 mini should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the help of KIES tool as KIES may not help you to restore the data after applying this firmware.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your Samsung Galaxy S3 mini so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Minimum battery lkeft in your phone should be around 60%.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong><em>Disclaimer:</em></strong><em> We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Galaxy S3 mini due to not following the instructions mentioned in the article.</em></p></blockquote> <p><em>Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you upgrade the firmware of your Galaxy S3 Mini.</em> <p><strong>Procedure to Update Galaxy S3 mini with XXANC2 Jellybean 4.1.2:</strong> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=27395">XXANC2 Jellybean 4.1.2 Package</a> and <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once done, you now need to extract both the zip files and open Odin in your device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn Off your Galaxy S3 mini so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Press and hold Home + Power + Volume down buttons to enter Galaxy S3 mini in the Download Mode. If your Galaxy S3 mini enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your phone to the computer while keeping Odin opened in your computer. Once connected, you will see that the ID: COM section will turn Blue/ Green/ Yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully. Please note that it will take around 2 -3 minutes for applying the update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Click on “PDA” tab in the Odin to select the tar file which you got after extracting the firmware tar file to click on “Start” in Odin.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once clicked on “Start”, the process of updating the firmware will start. The whole process of firmware update will take around 3 -4 minutes and once done, the phone will be rebooted automatically.</li></ul> <ul> <li>As soon as the device gets rebooted, you can then head over to the Settings > More to check out the current version details in About Phone section where it will be mentioned as XXANC2 Jellybean 4.3 Android OS.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Very soon we will be coming up with the rooting procedure which will help you root the device and also will help you to install the custom ROM firmware which we will be coming up very shortly.</li></ul> <p><strong><em>Note:</em></strong><em> If at all your Galaxy S3 I9300 smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button and repeat the whole process again.</em>

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Manual Update Galaxy Note 3 with Battery Optimized Official XXUEND6 Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

<p><a href="http://androidadvices.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005-android-kitkat-update/">Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005</a> Android smartphone can now be updated with the latest and official version of Kitkat 4.4.2 android OS which is dubbed as XXUEND6. This new firmware offering from Samsung is gradually being pushed to the devices OTA. For all those users who wanted to update the device manually before Samsung takes quite a time to push, can manually apply this update. Experience with this all new version of Kitkat 4.4.2 is phenomenon as it consumes lesser RAM and other resources to keep the device up and running for longer time than before. <p align="center"><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-31.jpg"><img alt="Samsung Galaxy Note 3" height="200" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-31-300x200.jpg" width="300"></a></p> <p>So after checking out the quick list of pre requisites mentioned below, let’s slip over to the detailed list of instructions which will help you update the device. <p><strong>Note:</strong> Since this is the official firmware released by Samsung, you need not worry about the warranty void and also applying this firmware won’t root the device. This update should only be applied the devices which are factory unlocked. <p><strong>Quick Pre Requisites:</strong> <ul> <li>All the data in your Galaxy Note 3 needs to be backed up manually with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if you can restore the data easily. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Battery charge left in your device needs to be a minimum of 60% or else device might get turn off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your Galaxy Note 3 which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully. <p>So let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you upgrade the firmware of your Galaxy Note 3. <p><strong>Procedure to Update Galaxy Note 3 with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=29167">Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware Package</a> and <a href="https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek">Odin</a> from here to our computer. Once downloaded, extract both the zip files in your computer and then turn Off your Galaxy Note 3 so that it can be entered in the Download mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>After turning off the device, you need to press Home + Power + Volume down buttons to enter Galaxy Note 3 in the Download Mode. If device enters in the Normal mode, then you need to re try the process of entering the device in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Open Odin tool which was extracted in the initial step to connect the device with the computer using original USB cable. Once connected, you will see that the ID: COM section will turn Blue/ Green/ Yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully. Please note that it will take around 2 -3 minutes for applying the update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Click on “AP” / “PDA” tab in the Odin to select the tar file which you got after extracting the firmware tar file to click on “Start” in Odin.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Make sure to check options “Auto Reboot” and “F.Reset Time.” Check “Re-Partition” option in Odin only if you selected the .pit file.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once clicked on “Start”, it will take around 4 – 5 minutes for updating the device. Once the firmware is updated, device will be rebooted. Please note that it may take a while for device to reboot as it’s the firmware time device will be booted since the firmware update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Check the firmware version from the path “Settings > About Phone” to check the firmware version which should read as XXUEND6 Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS.</li></ul> <p><strong><em>Note:</em></strong><em> If at all your Galaxy Note 3 smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can reinsert the battery or say you can long press the power button and repeat the whole process again.</em></p>

Manual Update Galaxy Note 3 with Battery Optimized Official XXUEND6 Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

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Root Galaxy S4 GT I9500 on XXUAMC6 Firmware

<p>Galaxy S4 is hardly here, but folks at XDA has come out with the rooting work around for the devices which are powered on XXUAMC6 version of Jellybean firmware. So, for all those who managed to get the Galaxy S4, we will be guiding you through the rest of this article on how to root your Galaxy S4 smartphone. So, before we proceed to the list of detailed instructions, you will need to go through the list of pre requisite instructions which are mentioned below. <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S41.jpg"><img alt="Samsung Galaxy S4" height="349" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Samsung-Galaxy-S41.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="414"></a> <p><b>Note:</b> Rooting the device will void the warranty, but the best part is that if you are updating your device with the XXUAMC6 version of Jellybean firmware, the warranty can be reclaimed. <p><b><i>Quick Pre Requisites:</i></b> <ul> <li>All the data in your Samsung Galaxy S4 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually or with the help of KIES.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> We should not be held responsible / liable for any manner for the damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow all the instructions mentioned here.</p></blockquote> <p>Assuming that you are done with the above 3 pre requisites, you can now follow the list of instructions below for rooting your Galaxy S4. <p><strong>Procedure to Root Galaxy S4 on XXUAMC6 Jellybean firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213775">XXUAMC6 Rooting Package</a> and <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Odin3-v1.833.exe">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the files and open Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn Off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Download Mode in GALAXY s4 can be entered by first turning Off the device and then hold Volume Down Rocker Key + Menu Button and then Power ON the device. Once the device is booted and you see the Download Mode Green Robot, you can release the button combos.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow / Green, indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Click on “PDA” in odin to select the rooting tar file which will be there in the extracted folder to click on “Start” to start the process of rooting. Once the device is rooted, the device will be rebooted automatically. It may take longer time than expected for booting the device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>To check on whether your phone is rooted or not, you need to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Note:</b> If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.</p></blockquote> <p>So there you go, do let us know in the comments section just in case if you come across any issues with the rooting of Galaxy S4. We will very soon be coming out with Custom ROM firmwares for Galaxy S4 and other updates for Galaxy S4. <p><a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2213775">via</a>

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Root Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XWLSN Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/how-to-update-galaxy-s2-with-s3-looking-salman-ics-4-0-3-custom-rom-firmware-android-advices.jpg"><img align="right" alt="Galaxy S2 I9100" height="202" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/how-to-update-galaxy-s2-with-s3-looking-salman-ics-4-0-3-custom-rom-firmware-android-advices.jpg" style="display: inline; float: right" width="270"></a>It’s time now to root your Samsung Galaxy S2 powered with XWLSN version of firmware. The best part of this firmware is that it comes with lot of new updates. So, for all those who are looking out to root the device can now easily root the device. In the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can root the same. Before you proceed to root the device, follow the list of pre requisite instructions. For all those who wanted to know on what are the benefits of rooting, once you root the device you can then install many custom ROM firmwares which are based on Jellybean 4.2.2 firmware and also the apps which need root access. <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>All the data in your Galaxy S2 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps,</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Disclaimer</b>: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully mentioned in this article.</p></blockquote> <p>Let’s head to the next step where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy S2 on XWLSN Firmware. <p><strong>Procedure to Root Galaxy S2 on XWLSN Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://d-h.st/hcS">Galaxy S2 Rooting Package</a> and <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Odin3-v1.833.exe">odin</a> in your computer. Once downloaded, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and place the same in your device with the help of original USB cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, turn off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Download mode in Galaxy S II GT I9100 can be entered by pressing Volume down Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which a green robot will be shown indicating the Download Mode has been entered.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Open ODIN in your computer and connect your phone in download mode to computer with the help of original USB cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once the ID : COM section turns Yellow / Green, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable, click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you get upon extraction of Rooting Package in initial step.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Click on “Start” to start the process of rooting. It will take less than 60 seconds to root the device and once the device is rooted, the phone will be rebooted automatically. Disconnect the device once you see the home screen.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">Root Checker</a> app from the Google PLAY Store to check whether your device is rooted or not.  Also, if it’s rooted, you then will have to download and install the <a href="http://androidadvices.com/root-xwls8-galaxy-s2-android-phone/">ROM Manager</a> app from the Google PLAY Store.</li></ul> <p>Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the comments section as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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Root SONY Xperia Z on Latest Jellybean Firmware

<p>Wanna root your SONY Xperia Z? Recently after the latest update from SONY, it now seems that most of the users are now unable to root using the older method, not to worry as we have now come up with a new method to root the device. Once you achieve root access on your SONY Xperia Z, you can then not only install the apps which require the root access but can also make use of the custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming up very shortly. So, let’s check out on how exactly you can root the device but before that you need to follow the quick list of pre requisites which are mentioned below; <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>Create a backup of all the data in your Xperia Z ONLY with the help of below mentioned steps. Kindly don’t use ROM Manager or any other tools like PC Companion etc. for creating the backup.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Make sure that your SONY Xperia Z is left with the minimum of 50% battery or else the device might just get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Also, make sure that the MTP Mode is Disabled which can be done from the path “Settings > Xperia > Connectivity > USB Connection Mode” to select the MSC Mode and not the MTP Mode.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Disclaimer</b>: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully mentioned in this article.</p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Assuming that you are done with the above mentioned quick pre requisites, you can now proceed to the next step where we have mentioned a detailed guide to Root your Xperia Z.</li></ul> <p><strong>Guide to Root Xperia Z on the Latest Firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Before we proceed, you need to Download the below mentioned two tools;</li></ul> <p><a href="http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html">Android SDK</a> (Download & Install the same in your computer); <p><a href="http://j.mp/xps_fastboot_pkg">Fastboot Drivers</a> (Download & Install the same in your computer) <ul> <li>Now, turn Off your device so that it can be entered in the Fastboot Mode. SONY Xperia Z can be entered in the Fastboot mode by pressing Volume Down Rocker Key and while pressing, connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Head over to the Device Manager, right click on the “SB1 Fastboot” and choose to update the software and point to android_winusb.inf file in the USB driver folder.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Open the ADB Command line and enter the command as;</li></ul> <p>adt-bundle\sdk\platform-tools <ul> <li>After you have entered the command “fastboot devices” in the command line, you will get to see “CB5blahblahblah fastboot” indicating that the phone is successfully connected to the computer with all drivers ready.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, up next you will need to enter the below mentioned command;</li></ul> <p>fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY <ul> <li>The KEY in the above command should be replaced with the one which you got from SONY.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, download <a href="http://bit.ly/doom_xpz_cfr_1">Modified Kernel</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/doom_xpz_ins_350_1">Insecure Kernel</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, you need to put the same directory from where the ADB is executed which is by default C:\Program Files\Android SDK.</li></ul> <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/C1.jpg"><img alt="C1" height="492" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/C1.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="460"></a> <ul> <li>Boot your device in the Fastboot Mode and then enter the command in the ADB;</li></ul> <p>fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_CF-Auto-Root-ported_FW-350.img <p>fastboot reboot <ul> <li>Your device should now now be stuck in a loop, booting up to the notification which is shown below;</li></ul> <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-DSC02604-e1362144931986.jpg"><img alt="1-DSC02604-e1362144931986" height="255" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-DSC02604-e1362144931986.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="455"></a> <ul> <li>Now, hold the Volume Up + Volume Down button to press the power button after which your Xperia Z will be vibrating for three times to confirm the same.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In command prompt, enter the below mentioned command,</li></ul> <p>fastboot flash boot Z_DooMLoRD_insecure_FW-350.img <p>fastboot reboot <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/C3.jpg"><img alt="C3" height="286" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/C3.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="508"></a> <ul> <li>Now, your device will boot up, and the phone will be unlocked and rooted. Please note that it will take more time than expected for rebooting the device in the normal mode. Once the device is rebooted, you can then disconnect the device from computer. The whole process of booting might take around 4 -5 minutes maximum.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">ROOT CHECKER</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting. Download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en">Busybox</a> in your device as well from the PLAY Store.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Note:</b> If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just press the Volume Up + Volume Down to Power ON to reboot the device and re follow the above mentioned instructions.</p></blockquote> <p>So there you go, you have now successfully learnt on how to apply this update in your phone. Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issue. <p><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en">Source</a>

Root SONY Xperia Z on Latest Jellybean Firmware

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Root Samsung Galaxy ACE 2 I8160 XXMC8 Firmware

<p>Galaxy ACE 2 I8160 on Official Jellybean 4.1.2 XXMC8 Firmware can now be rooted. It was just yesterday we saw on how you can update your Galaxy ACE 2 I8160 with Official firmware of Jellybean 4.1.2 dubbed as XXMC8, now let’s check out on how you can root your phone on this firmware. For all those who are waiting to root their phones, here we come with the tutorial. Once you have rooted the device, you can then install the apps which need root access and also the custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming up very shortly. Check the firmware from the path ““Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version” as it should read as XXMC8. <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Galaxy-Ace-2.jpg"><img alt="Galaxy Ace 2" height="410" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Galaxy-Ace-2.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="401"></a> <p><strong>Quick Pre Requistes:</strong> <ul> <li>Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the KIES or ROM Manager.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <p><b>Disclaimer</b>: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully mentioned in this article. <p>Let’s check out in the next page on how you can root Galaxy ACE 2 I8160 on Jellybean 4.1.2 XXMC8 Firmware. <p><b>Procedure to Root Galaxy ACE 2 I8160 on Jellybean 4.1.2 XXMC8 Firmware:</b> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://d-h.st/ook">Rooting Package for XXMC8</a> and <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AA_Odin-1.85.exe">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the files and open Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn Off the device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Download mode in Galaxy ACE 2 can be entered by pressing Volume down Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which a green robot will be shown indicating the Download Mode has been entered.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your phone to the computer and you will see that the ID :COM will turn Yellow which indicates that all the drivers have been installed.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Click on “PDA” to select the TAR file which you got after extracting from initial step. Once extracted, click on “Start” to start the process of Rooting. It will take less than a minute to root your phone.</li></ul> <p><b>Note:</b> If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions. <ul> <li>Download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">ROOT CHECKER</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting.</li></ul> <p>Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues.

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Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Galaxy-Note-2-Logo-New.png"><img align="right" alt="Galaxy Note 2 Logo New" height="243" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Galaxy-Note-2-Logo-New.png" style="display: inline; float: right" width="248"></a>XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware powered Samsung Galaxy Note 2 N7100 smartphone can now be rooted. So, let’s check out on how you can root the same so that you can then install the apps which need root access and also you can install the custom ROM firmwares. Before we proceed to the detailed guide on how you can root your device, you will need to go through the list of essential pre requisites mentioned below. <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>All the data in your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 smartphone should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps. It’s recommended that you backup with the help of below mentioned steps.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. Also, the minimum battery life should be a minimum of 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned Off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <p><b>Disclaimer</b>: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused to the device which is very unlikely if you follow the instructions carefully mentioned in this article. <p>Let’s head to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to root the device on XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware. <p><b>Procedure to Root Galaxy Note 2 on XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware:</b> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://download.chainfire.eu/264/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip">Rooting Package for XXDMC3 Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware</a> and <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/AA_Odin-1.85.exe">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the files in your computer and open Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn Off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Galaxy Note 2 can be entered in download Mode by Pressing the Volume Down + Menu Button and holding these two, press the Power button to start the device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once the device is entered in the Download Mode, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your phone to the computer and click on “PDA” to select the rooting tar file. Once the file is selected, click on “Start” to start the process of rooting process. It will take around 3 -4 minutes for booting the device as once the de</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Note:</b> If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.</p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">ROOT CHECKER</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting.</li></ul> <p>Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of rooting.

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HTC Butterfly – Root & Install Touch based Recovery Image

<p>HTC Butterfly smartphone users can now root their devices to make use of the custom ROM firmwares which we will be checking out on how you can install the same. Once your HTC Butterfly is rooted, you can then install the custom ROM firmwares and the apps which require the root access. So, before we proceed to tell you on how you can root the device and install the custom Recovery image, you need to follow the list of pre requisite instructions mentioned below. Once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void, but the warranty can be reclaimed once the device is updated with the original firmware. <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/HTC-Butterfly.png"><img alt="HTC Butterfly" height="382" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/HTC-Butterfly.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="475"></a> <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>All the data in your HTC Butterfly should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the HTC SYNC.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Minimum battery charge left in your device should be a minimum of 50% so as to make sure that the device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update. Also, you will need to enable the USB Debugging Mode in your computer from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”.</li></ul> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same. <ul> <li>Recovery mode in HTC Butterfly can be entered by first turning Off the phone and then hold the Volume Down to turn ON the device. You can clear the cache and wipe the data before rooting the device.</li></ul> <p>Let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned a detailed guide on how to root the device and install the recovery. <p><b>Guide to Root HTC Butterfly and Install Recovery:</b> <ul> <li>Before proceeding you need to first unlock the Boot loader of HTC Butterfly and then download the <a href="http://d-h.st/2x9">Rooting Package</a> and <a href="http://d-h.st/qdq">TWRP Recovery Installer</a>.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, assuming that your computer is installed with the ADB, you need to extract the recovery files and extract the contents in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Open the command prompt in your computer and   connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable. Once connected and as soon as all the required drivers are installed, you need to enter the below mentioned command in the command prompt,</li></ul> <p>Adb reboot bootloader <ul> <li>Once the device is entered in the thebootloader mode, you will have to enter the below mentioned command,</li></ul> <p>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img <ul> <li>Now, the recovery mode will be installed and then you need to reboot the device with the help of below mentioned command</li></ul> <p>Fastboot reboot <ul> <li>The above command will reboot the device. Now, let’s check out on how you can root your HTC Butterfly. Download the Rooting Package from here to your computer and place the same in your device’s SD Card. Reboot the device in the boot loader mode and select “Recovery” option to boot the device in the recovery mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery, select “install” option and then select the option of “install zip from sd card” to select the Rooting Zip Package which you have placed in your device. Once that is selected, it will take around 3 -4 minutes for applying the update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once the process is done, you need to download the “Root checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to re follow the instructions for rooting the device.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Note:</b> If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.</p></blockquote> <p>So, there you go you have now successfully rooted the device and installed with the recovery image. Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issues.

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Root Galaxy S4 I9505 on XXUAMDM Jellybean 4.2.2 Firmware

<p>Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone can now be rooted and we will help you do that. So, to start with for all those who have managed to get the Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505 smartphone and are on the Latest version of Jellybean 4.2.2 XXMDM version of firmware can root their devices to install the custom ROM firmwares which will be coming very shortly on AndroidAdvices.com.  So, before we head over to the tutorial on how to root your Galaxy S4 I9505 smartphone, you need to go through the list of quick pre requisites which we have mentioned below and then a detailed procedure to root in the next page. <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GT-I9500ZWAINU-21-0.jpg"><img alt="I9500" height="244" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/GT-I9500ZWAINU-21-0.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="651"></a> <p><b>Note:</b> Rooting your Galaxy S4 will void warranty, to restore the lost warranty all you need to do is to re-apply with the factory firmware which can be applied by following the below instructions; <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>All the data in your Samsung Galaxy S4 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the KIES PC Suite.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.</p></blockquote> <p>Assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, it’s time to proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to root your Galaxy S4 smartphone.

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How to Unroot Galaxy S4 & Revoke Root Access on Any Firmware

<p>For all those who wanted to Unroot or cancel the root access of Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, here is the way out for the same which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. Please note that you need to make sure that you follow all the instructions properly so as to make sure that the whole process ends smoothly. Before we proceed to check on “how to unroot Galaxy S4” you need to follow the list of pre requisite instructions mentioned below. <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/G+_actual.jpg"><img alt="G+_actual" height="327" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/G+_actual.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="582"></a> <p><b>Note:</b> Irrespective of your current firmware, you can follow the instructions mentioned in this article to unroot / cancel the root access. <p>To check on whether your phone is rooted or not, you will have to download the “Root Checker” app from Google PLAY Store. Also, this update is only applicable for the devices which are having the model number as I9505 smartphone. <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>All the data in your Samsung Galaxy S4 should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the KIES PC Suite as after unrooting it may or may not detect the kies.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” enable the USB Debugging Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Minimum charge left in your phone is 30% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of rooting process.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.</p></blockquote> <p>Assuming that you are done with the above mentioned steps, proceed to the next page where we have mentioned the detailed guide on how to unroot Galaxy S4 smartphone.

How to Unroot Galaxy S4 & Revoke Root Access on Any Firmware

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Root Galaxy S Advance on XXLQ4 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Galaxy-S-Advance-logo.png"><img align="right" alt="Galaxy S Advance logo" height="224" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Galaxy-S-Advance-logo-300x224.png" style="display: inline; float: right" width="300"></a>Galaxy S Advance I9070 phones running on XXLQ4 version of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware can now be rooted and in the due course of this tutorial we will be guiding you with the same. Once you root the device, you can then install the apps and other tweaks for customizing the device as per your choice. Also, you can install the custom ROM firmwares for Galaxy S Advance which we will be coming out very shortly. So, before heading to the detailed guide, you need to ensure that you had followed the quick pre requisites which are mentioned below. We will be coming up with Android 4.2 firmware version for Galaxy S Advance which will be the custom ROM firmware initially. <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>Create a backup of all the data with the help of below mentioned steps manually so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of KIES or with ROM Manager.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging and also make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 40% or the device will get turned off in the middle of customizing process. Ensure that your device is not rooted.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Recovery mode in Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 can be entered by pressing Volume Up Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. In recovery mode, select “clear cache” and “wipe data / factory reset” so that all the data will get cleared from the device.</li></ul> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Though we don’t like to give any disclaimers, the only thing we would like to tell you is that please follow all the instructions mentioned in this article or else there is a risk of bricking your device for which we should not be held responsible. <p>Now, let’s proceed to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed procedure on how to root Galaxy S Advance I9070 on XXLQ4 version of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware. <p><b>Procedure to Root Galaxy S Advance I9070 on XXLQ4 Firmware:</b> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://d-h.st/ook">Rooting Package for Galaxy S Advance</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your phone to computer with the help of original USB cable and then place the Root.Zip file in your device’s external SD Card.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, disconnect the device and then turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the Recovery mode. Recovery mode in Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 can be entered by pressing Volume Up Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. In recovery mode, select “clear cache” and “wipe data / factory reset” so that all the data will get cleared from the device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode select “install from zip card” and select the “root.zip” file for rooting the device. It will take around 3 -4 minutes for rooting the device. Once the device is rooted, the phone will be rebooted.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, once the device gets rebooted you need to download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and then check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted you will have to try the process again.</li></ul> <p><b>Note:</b> Just in a rare case if your Samsung device refuses to turn ON or say if it gets stuck on the Samsung Logo then you need to long press the power button to turn off the same or re insert the battery to start the process from beginning. <p>So, there you go, you have successfully rooted your device on the XXLQ4 Jellybean firmware of 4.1.2 version. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you come across any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

Root Galaxy S Advance on XXLQ4 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

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Root Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on XXBMA3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p><img align="right" alt="Samsung" height="142" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Samsung-300x142.jpg" style="display: inline; float: right" width="300">For all those who have updated their device with the Jellybean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 Firmware Update in their Galaxy S3 I9305 and wishes to root the device can now root the same. Once you root the device, you can then customize the device the way you want it. So, before we head to the detailed guide, you will need to follow the list of pre requisites and then we will be checking out on how to root the device with the help of a simple tutorial. Once rooted you can then install the custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming very shortly. Please note that the rooting process which we will be checking out will only work on the devices which have XXBMA3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware. To check the same, you need to head over to the path “Settings > About Phone”. <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>Create a backup of all the data present in the device so that the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps. Don’t backup the data with the help of ROM Manager as it may brick the device.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging and also make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 40% or the device will get turned off in the middle of customizing process. Ensure that your device is not rooted.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Though we don’t like to give any disclaimers, the only thing we would like to tell you is that please follow all the instructions mentioned in this article or else there is a risk of bricking your device for which we should not be held responsible.</p></blockquote> <p>So assuming that you are done with all the above mentioned steps, you can now proceed to the next step where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply with this firmware update. <p><b>Procedure to Root Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on XXBMA3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:</b> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://download.chainfire.eu/232/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.zip">XXBMA3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware Package</a> from here to your computer which contains Odin as well. Once downloaded, extract both of the files in your computer and open Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn Off your device so that it can be entered in the Download Mode. Download mode in Galaxy S3 GT I9300 can be entered by pressing Volume down Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which you will get to see a green robot indicating that the device has entered in the download mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your phone in the download mode to the computer while keeping Odin opened. Once you connect, you will see that the ID: COM section will turn Yellow indicating that all the drivers have been successfully installed. Also, in Odin ensure that Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected and no other options are</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, click on “PDA” to select “CF-Auto-Root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.tar.md5” and then click on “Start” to start the process of Rooting. Once the device is rooted, download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">ROOT CHECKER</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Tip:</b> Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or gets into the continuous Boot loop mode, you need to reinsert the battery and boot the device normally. Or else you need to re-apply the update by following the steps above.</p></blockquote> <p>So there you go, you have now successfully rooted your Jellybean 4.1.2 XXBMA3 Firmware loaded Samsung Galaxy S3 I9305 smartphone. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues so that we can assist you as soon as possible.

Root Galaxy S3 GT I9305 on XXBMA3 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

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Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on XXDMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Galaxy-Note-2-Logo-New.png"><img align="right" alt="Galaxy Note 2 Logo New" height="243" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Galaxy-Note-2-Logo-New.png" style="display: inline; float: right" width="248"></a>For all those who have updated their device with the latest XXDMB5 firmware version of Jellybean 4.1.2 can now root their phones so that you can then install apps which need root access. Please note that this rooting process will only be applicable on the devices which are on the Jellybean 4.1.2 XXDMB5 firmware. To check your device’s current firmware, you need to check from the path “Settings > About Phone” where the firmware version will be present. <p><b>Quick Pre Requisites:</b> <ul> <li>Though in the process of rooting the data won’t be erased or lost, it’s better to keep a backup of all your precious data with the help of below mentioned steps manually so that you can restore the same if any is lost.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of update. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone.</li></ul> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same. <p>Now, assuming that all the above mentioned steps are followed you can now head over to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed instructions on how to root the device on this firmware. <p><b>Procedure to Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on Jellybean 4.1.2 XXDMB5 Firmware:</b> <ul> <li>Download <a href="https://hotfile.com/dl/173886342/c0717bb/cwm6-root-note2.tar.html">Jellybean XXDMB5 4.1.2 Rooting Package</a> and <a href="https://rapidshare.com/files/2195283307/Odin3_v1.85.zip">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the files and open Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, turn Off your Galaxy Note 2 N7100 device, so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download mode in Galaxy Note 2 N7100 can be entered by pressing Volume down Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which a green robot will be shown indicating the Download Mode has been entered.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB Cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section is turned Yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, click on “PDA” to select the rooting tar file which you have downloaded and extracted and click on “Start” to start the process of rooting. It will take around a minute or two to root the device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">Root Checker</a> app from the Google PLAY Store to check whether your device is rooted or not.  Also, if it’s rooted, you then will have to download and install the <a href="http://androidadvices.com/root-xwls8-galaxy-s2-android-phone/">ROM Manager</a> app from the Google PLAY Store.</li></ul> <p>So, there you go, you have successfully rooted your device on the XXDMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the comments section as we will try our level best to sort out the same. We will very soon be coming up with the custom ROM firmwares and other tweaks for Galaxy Note 2 which are based on Custom ROM 4.2.2 Jellybean firmware version.

Root Galaxy Note 2 N7100 on XXDMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

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Root Galaxy S3 GT I9300 on XXEMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/GALAXY-S3-HUGE1.png"><img align="right" alt="GALAXY S3 HUGE" height="226" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/GALAXY-S3-HUGE1.png" style="display: inline; float: right" width="283"></a>Having updated your device with the latest XXEMB5 version of Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware, you now can root the device as in the coming days to come we will be guiding you so that you can install the Xperia Z custom ROM firmware in your Galaxy S3 smartphone. Please note that you will have to ensure that the device is installed with the XXEMB5 which can be checked from the path “Settings > About Phone > Firmware Version” where the current firmware version will be mentioned as Jellybean 4.1.2 XXEMB5. If there is any other firmware, you need to first apply the XXEMB5 firmware version. <p>Assuming that you have already updated the firmware, ensure that you have created a backup of all the data in your device manually so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored easily. <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <p>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” enable the SUB Debugging Mode. Also, make sure that the minimum charge left in your phone is 40% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of firmware update. <blockquote> <p><b>Disclaimer:</b> Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.</p></blockquote> <p>Let’s head to the next page where we have mentioned instructions on how to root Galaxy S3 smartphone with XXEMB5 Firmware update. <p><b>Procedure to Root Galaxy S3 on XXEMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:</b> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://download.chainfire.eu/229/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-m0-m0xx-gti9300.zip">XXEMB5 Rooting Package</a> and <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Odin307.rar">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the files to desktop and open the Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download mode in Galaxy S3 can be entered by pressing Volume down Key, Center button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button after which a green robot will be shown indicating the Download Mode has been entered.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Assuming that the Odin is opened in your computer, connect your phone in download mode to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow or Blue as per the Odin version. Color change will indicate that all the drivers are installed successfully.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once the device is rooted, download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">ROOT CHECKER</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b>Note:</b> If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.</p></blockquote> <p>So there you go, do stay tuned to AndroidAdvices as we will be coming out with the custom ROM firmware which replicated the exact screen and features with apps of Xperia Z in your Galaxy S3. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues.

Root Galaxy S3 GT I9300 on XXEMB5 Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

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How to Root Galaxy S2 GTI9100 on XXLSJ Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Jellybean-Logo.png"><img align="right" alt="Jellybean Logo" height="191" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Jellybean-Logo-203x300.png" style="display: inline; float: right" title="Jellybean Logo" width="129"></a>Root your Galaxy S2 GT I9100 on XXLSJ Jellybean 4.1.2 firmware with an ease as in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can root the same so that you can then install the refreshed line up of Jellybean 4.1.2 based custom ROM firmwares which we will be checking out in the coming days. So, to get started, you will have to make sure that your device is having the model detail as I9100 and should be on the firmware Jellybean 4.1.2 XXLSJ version. To check the same, you will have to head over to the path “Settings > About Phone” where you can find the current firmware version. <p>So, let’s get started with the pre requisite instructions and then the detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update. Once rooted, you can then make use of the apps of Jellybean 4.2 which we saw earlier. <p><strong>Quick Pre Requisites:</strong> <p>Backup all your data with the help of below mentioned steps manually so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps. <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <p>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging, ensure that the USB debugging option is ticked. Also, make sure that the battery life in your Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 is not less than 40% as this may turn off the device in the middle of rooting update. Ensure that USB Read / Write access is there in your computer. <blockquote> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> If all the instructions are followed which are mentioned in this article, there is no possibility of bricking the phone. We should not be held responsible in any manner for damage happened to your Galaxy S2 GT I9100 due to not following the instructions.</p></blockquote> <p>So now assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update. <p><strong>Procedure to Root Galaxy S2 on XXLSJ Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Odin3-v1.83.exe">Odin</a> and <a href="http://www.gokhanmoral.com/public/files/siyahkernel/v4/Siyah-s2-v4.1.5.tar">XXLSJ Firmware Package</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract the firmware package and open the Odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn Off your Galaxy S2 so that it can be entered in the download mode. The download mode in Galaxy S2 GT I9100 can be entered in recovery mode by pressing the Volume Up rocker key + power button at the same time while the device is turned Off. If the device starts in the normal mode, you need to re try the process of the entering the device into the download mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your Galaxy S2 with your computer / Laptop and then in Odin you will see that the ID : COM section will turn Yellow indicating that all the drivers are installed successfully.</li></ul> <p><strong>Note:</strong> If ID : COM section doesn’t turn Yellow, you need to check with two things which are mentioned below, <p>Install the USB Drivers in your computer & <p>Go to the Path “Settings > Wireless & Network > USB Settings” and ensure that “Samsung KIES” option is ticked before connecting the phone to the computer. <ul> <li>Now, click on “PDA” to select the tar file which you got after extraction. Once selected, click on “Start” the process of Rooting. Once the rooting process is done, the phone will be rebooted. Please note that it might take few moments of time for rebooting the device and may take longer time than expected to show up the home screen.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Just in a rare case if the device is not updated and it gets into the boot loop mode, you need to again clear the cache from the recovery mode and retry the whole process from the start.</p></blockquote> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">Root Checker</a> app from the Google PLAY Store to check whether your device is rooted or not.  Also, if it’s rooted, you then will have to download and install the ROM Manager app from the Google PLAY Store.</li></ul> <p>Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same. Congratulations, you have now successfully rooted your device with the latest

How to Root Galaxy S2 GTI9100 on XXLSJ Jellybean 4.1.2 Firmware

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Update & Root VZW Powered Galaxy Note 2 with Official Jellybean 4.1 Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Galaxy-Note-2-Logo-New.png"><img align="right" alt="Galaxy Note 2 Logo New" height="243" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Galaxy-Note-2-Logo-New.png" style="display: inline; float: right" title="Galaxy Note 2 Logo New" width="248"></a>Samsung Galaxy Note Verizon Wireless smartphone users can now be rooted on the stock firmware and in the due course of this article we will be checking out on how you can do the same with the help of a detailed tutorial. Please note that over a period of this article so as to ensure that device is rooted and installed with the Stock Recovery image, you need to follow some quick pre requisites and the detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update. Once the device is rooted, you can then install all the apps which need root access including the apps of Jellybean 4.2. <p>Please note that just in case if your device is on any of the custom ROM firmwares which is giving error like force close errors, you can then opt this custom ROM firmware so that all your issues are addressed and also you can be on the official firmware which is rooted. So, let’s head to the quick pre requisites and then followed by the procedure. <p><strong>Quick Pre Requisites:</strong> <ul> <li>Though this is the Stock / Default Firmware released by Samsung Electronics, you will have to create a backup of all the data present in your phone so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.</p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging, ensure that the USB debugging option is ticked. Make sure that the minimum charge left in your device is a minimum of 60% or else your Galaxy Note might just get turned off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <p>Now assuming that you have followed all the list of quick pre requisites, you can now head over to the next step where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update in your VZW powered Galaxy Note. <p><strong>Procedure to Update VZW powered Samsung Galaxy Note with Jellybean 4.2 Firmware:</strong> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://d-h.st/IKs">Firmware Package</a> and <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Odin3-v1.83.exe">Odin</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract both the files and open odin in your computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Turn off your VZW powered Galaxy Note so that your device can be entered in the Download Mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download mode can be entered by pressing Volume Down Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Just in case if the device turns ON in the normal mode, you will have to again retry entering the device in the download mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Assuming that all the required drivers are installed in your computer which is generally satisfied by downloading and installing the KIES PC Suite. Connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then you will see that in ODIN, ID: COM section will turn Yellow indicating that all the drivers have been successfully installed in the computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, click on “PDA” in Odin and select the tar file which you got after extracting the zip file of firmware. Please note that once you have selected the file, click on “Start” and then the firmware update process will be started. It may take around 4 – 5 minutes for applying the update and also for 1 -2 minutes for showing up the home screen after reboot. Make sure that Re-Partition option is unticked and nothing should be added in the PIT section.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Head over to the path “Settings > About Phone” for checking the current firmware version and to check on whether the device is rooted or not, download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check on whether your phone is rooted or not.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Note:</strong> Just in a rare case if the device doesn’t boot up or show the home screen then remove the battery and reinsert the same to boot the device again in the normal mode.</p></blockquote> <p>Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

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Root Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 on Any Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Galaxy-Y-LOGO.png"><img align="right" alt="Galaxy Y LOGO" height="258" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Galaxy-Y-LOGO.png" style="display: inline; float: right" title="Galaxy Y LOGO" width="280"></a>Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 smartphone can now be rooted easily, we will guide you in the due course of this article so that you can then install truckloads of custom ROM firmwares which we will be coming in the next few days. For all those users who are eagerly waiting for the Jellybean firmwares for Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360, there won’t be any official updates by SAMSUNG but all thanks to the custom ROM developers who are constantly working for the updates. So, before we proceed lets proceed to the detailed guide on how to root Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 so that in the coming days you can install even apps like Jellybean 4.2 stock apps effortlessly. <p>Irrespective of the current firmware you are on, you can root your Galaxy Y with the help of this article. Once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. The only way with which the warranty can be reclaimed is by re applying the Official / Original Firmware update with the help of below mentioned guide; <p><strong>Quick Pre Requisites:</strong> <ul> <li>In the process of rooting, data loss might just occur. So, it’s very important for you to manual backup all the data present in your phone with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps.</li></ul> <p><strong>Note: </strong>Don’t backup the data with the help of ROM Manager or KIES. <blockquote> <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging, ensure that the USB debugging option is ticked. Battery level should not be below 35% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Also, all antivirus tools in your computer should be turned Off as these tools may interrupt the process of firmware update. USB Read / Write should be there and you should have admin privileges in your computer.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> It’s our kind request that, kindly follow all the instructions properly in this article or else your phone might just get bricked for which we should not be held responsible.</p></blockquote> <p>So assuming that you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can now head over to the next step where we have detailed instructions to root Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360 smartphone. <p><strong>Guide to Root Samsung Galaxy Y S5360 Android Phone:</strong> <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://d-h.st/fll">Rooting Package</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, connect your phone to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then place the Rooting Package in your device’s external sd card.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Disconnect the device from computer and turn off your phone so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>The recovery mode can be entered by pressing  Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, in recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition” so that all the cache data will be cleared.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, select “install zip from sd card” and then select the rooting package file which you have placed in your device and press the power button to confirm the same. Once the file is selected, you need to just follow the on screen instructions for rooting the device. Please note that the whole process will take around 3 -4 minutes and may take longer time in some cases.</li></ul> <ul> <li>To check on whether your device is rooted or not, you will have to download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">Root Checker</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store. If your Galaxy Y is not rooted, then you need to re follow the instructions mentioned above.</li></ul> <p>Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you come across any issues in the process of this update as we will try our level best to address the same. <p><a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822445">via</a>

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Guide to Root Galaxy ACE DUOS on Any Firmware

<p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Galaxy-ACE-DUOS-Logo.png"><br><img align="right" alt="Galaxy ACE DUOS Logo" height="188" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Galaxy-ACE-DUOS-Logo-300x254.png" style="display: inline; float: right" title="Galaxy ACE DUOS Logo" width="223"></a>Galaxy ACE DUOS smartphone can now be rooted with a click which we will be checking out in the due course of this article. So, for all those who are just waiting for rooting the device, the time has come and all thanks to the recognized XDA developer <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4402908">manoranjan2050</a> for coming out with the Multi Root Installer which enables users to root Galaxy ACE DUOS smartphone with just a click. So, to start with, we have mentioned the list of pre requisites which we have mentioned below. Once the device is rooted, you can install custom ROMs based on Jellybean 4.2 firmwares and also the apps which only works on rooted devices. <p>Please note that once the Galaxy ACE DUOS smartphone is rooted successfully, the warranty will get void. The only way with which the warranty can be reclaimed is by re applying with the official firmware update which we will be coming out with very shortly. <p><strong>Quick Pre Requisites:</strong> <ul> <li>In the process of rooting, data loss might just occur. So, it’s very important for you to manual backup all the data present in your phone with the help of below mentioned steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored with the help of below mentioned steps.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Note: </strong>Don’t backup the data with the help of ROM Manager or KIES. <p><b><i>SMS</i></b><i> – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”,<br><b>Contacts</b> –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>,<br><b>Call Log -</b> <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a><br><b>Images, Songs, Videos, Files</b> – Copy to internal / External SD Card,<br><b>APN and MMS Settings</b> – Note down from the path “<b>Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names</b>”</i></p></blockquote> <ul> <li>From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging, ensure that the USB debugging option is ticked. Battery level should not be below 35% or else there is a risk of device getting turned off in the middle of firmware update.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Also, all antivirus tools in your computer should be turned Off as these tools may interrupt the process of firmware update. USB Read / Write should be there and you should have admin privileges in your computer.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong> It’s our kind request that, kindly follow all the instructions properly in this article or else your phone might just get bricked for which we should not be held responsible.</p></blockquote> <p><a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/multi-root-installer.png"><img alt="multi root installer" height="372" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/multi-root-installer.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="multi root installer" width="515"></a> <p>Assuming that you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can now head over to the next step where we have detailed instructions to root Samsung Galaxy ACE DUOS smartphone. <p><strong>Procedure to Root Galaxy ACE DUOS:</strong> <ul> <li>Before we proceed, download the <a href="http://d-h.st/fll">Rooting Package</a> from here to your computer and then connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable. Now, place the Rooting package to your device’s sd card and disconnect the device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Recovery mode can be entered by pressing Volume UP Key + OK button, and holding both simultaneously press the Power Button. Now, in recovery mode, select “Wipe data/factory reset” & “Wipe Cache partition” so that all the cache data will be cleared.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, select “install zip from sd card” and then select the rooting package file which you have placed in your device. Now, all you need to do is to just follow all the on screen instructions for rooting the device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>To check on whether your device is rooted or not, you will have to download the “<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en">Root Checker</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store. Just in case if your Galaxy ACE DUOS isn’t rooted, you will have to re follow the instructions for rooting the device.</li></ul> <blockquote> <p><strong>Tip:</strong> If your Galaxy ACE DUOS doesn’t power up or say it gets into the boot loop mode, you need to re insert the battery and then re try the process of firmware update by following the above steps.</p></blockquote> <p>Very soon we will be coming up with many custom ROM firmwares and other official firmwares. Do share with us in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same. <p><a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1822445">via</a>

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