Hi I need help with my phone. I try to root it and it doesn't work. I don't want a Rom on there because last time I did I messed it up so bad that my radios got fried. Anyway I tried rooting my phone with the guide. I installed a tarp recovery and put superuser on the internal drive on the phone flashed it and all that happens is the notification saying superuser has stopped.
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Root [Boost Mobile] root for phone
- Thread starter djdrma
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- samsung galaxy s3
Try this (towelroot)
https://towelroot.com/
Once installed,Click on towelroot and tap on Make It Rain.
Here is other root method,
How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S III - XDA Developer TV
BTW,What Android OS are you running?
Awesome,Glad you got your root working.
wetbiker7
Extreme Android User
Glad to see you got it working. You could have also used Philz to root the phone. It has the option built-in. I just sent you a PM with that info but it looks like you don't need it.
DWILSON48625
Android Enthusiast
www.toweloot.com
tap that upside down y thing.
Its how I did it.
Its an app.
4.4.2 and NDC is what Im on.
tap that upside down y thing.
Its how I did it.
Its an app.
4.4.2 and NDC is what Im on.
DWILSON48625
Android Enthusiast
Is my understanding that flashing philz as recovery and choosing root upon exiting will root also. Phil stopped support this month (bummer), but its a excellent recovery.
wetbiker7
Extreme Android User
No doubt. It freaking sux Philz is stopping development. I'm bummed.
I was actually hesitant to use Philz when it 1st came out. Now I can't imagine life without it. Oh well, it is what it is. Looks like I'll be moving on to CWM touch when I can no longer use Philz.
jaymzway
Android Enthusiast
:ditto:No doubt. It freaking sux Philz is stopping development. I'm bummed.
I was actually hesitant to use Philz when it 1st came out. Now I can't imagine life without it. Oh well, it is what it is. Looks like I'll be moving on to CWM touch when I can no longer use Philz.
WoW this does freekin suck! chicken butts! man Feels like as if I lost a best friend. Dayum Sweet Recovery with out Philz it's like looking at a drag car without the engine all you can do is stare at it!!!! .. WoW
Im going back to my :call2: moto flip phone WoW just simply WoW...
DWILSON48625
Android Enthusiast
At least he gave us a fantastic recovery..
THANKS PHIL!!
THANKS PHIL!!
wyelkins
Android Expert
Philz still works fine for the foreseeable future and when the day comes to switch, I am going to check out TWRP. Phil says he is going to switch to TWRP himself on his own phone.
I assume we still don't know what will happen with Lollypop on the S3. No official upgrade but probably custom versions. Who knows what this will mean for recoveries.
I assume we still don't know what will happen with Lollypop on the S3. No official upgrade but probably custom versions. Who knows what this will mean for recoveries.
DWILSON48625
Android Enthusiast
Im hearing lollipop is locked down pretty hard for root. Ill keep my custom rom till the phone peters out and I upgrade..
Sometimes bein late to the new phone game means less frustration waiting for development.
Sometimes bein late to the new phone game means less frustration waiting for development.
wetbiker7
Extreme Android User
That is so true. What many people fail to realize when a new device is released is that it takes time, sometimes months, to root, get a recovery, and get decent ROMs built. Going out and getting one when it's 1st released really isn't a good idea if you are planning to root and flash custom builds. :thumbup: