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[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] turboromeo:
fair enough..

whats CM9/10?

I was not saying that I read cases where the 4G speeds were lower after rooting... I don't know if that is the case.. it seems like from what you are saying it does lower the 4G speeds like the download and upload speeds. and seems like from what you are saying it lowers the number of bars or signal strength. right now I am getting about 3.5mbps download and 1.5mbps upload speeds and I usually have all four bars lit when I am outside and usually 3 bars when I am at home indoors.

this thread is basically about installing the custom kernal right so why wouldnt that increase the browsing speeds?

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Jamkul:
Questions need to be asked in the q&a thread, not a dev thread please
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] unicorndust98:
Nice try.. there's no Q&A thread yet. :\
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Jamkul:
You are correct, sorry for that. This is still not the correct place to be asking that question.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Partero 12:
UVLF4

I'm assuming you were replying to the previous post asking whether this method works on build UVLF4? The rooted kernel in the TAR is compatible with the UVLF4 baseband? No need to mess with RIL or anything else? Sorry just exercising an abundance of caution.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
for all around easier rooting flash CWM via odin and you can flash a superuser.zip, works on any firmware version/update :)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Partero 12:
Apologetically Asking Noob Questions

Thanks so much for your response. I found your thread on flashing CWM via Odin. But I didn't see a link for a Superuser.zip? Is there one for the Blaze on that same thread, and I just missed it? Sorry for the obviously noob questions, but am asking them only after having done much unsuccessful legwork in trying to find the answers myself.

Also, I have found what appears to be conflicting info from at least one other site in applying your CWM flash method. If I understood your post correctly, I would first flash CWM via Odin, then root via a Superuser.zip? I am reading elsewhere that I must root first, then flash CWM? Is either or both of these correct?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] shabbypenguin:
www.Shabbypenguin.com/Android/su/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip

www.Shabbypenguin.com/Android/Scripts/Nexus-Files/Root/SuperSU-v0.96+.zip this zip will also install busybox

Odin doesnt care if your rooted its the firmware flashing tool from samsung. by flashing cwm you are bypassing any need to get root. some people flash cwm and then flash one of teh superuser zips, or just flash cm/aokp etc which of course will be rooted
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] synpax:
Wrong. The video - and the only way it worked for me - was to have USB plugged into both PC and device. Please fix; this wasted a good 20 minutes of my life and I'm sure I'm not alone.​
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] miki755:
Root Galaxy Blaze after 4.0.4. update using Mac

Hello,

Excuse my lack of knowledge, but I'm looking for steps to root my Samsung Galaxy Blaze 4g after I updated its OS version to 4.0.4.

I only have a macbook air (not PC) so I would like to know what software I need to use to accomplish that task.

Any tip is greatly appreciated,

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] sychotix:
Hey, sorry if this has been answered but I couldn't find it when I searched. I am trying to root my SGH-T769, but every time I follow these instructions, it ends up freezing at the boot screen (the loading bar seems to finish, but sits there). Is the time of first boot just extremely long and I got impatient? I believe I gave it around 10 minutes or so, which this seems like long enough to me.

This is what I did.

1: Download all the files, Odin 1.85; blaze.pit, and blaze-root-kernel.tar

2: Run Odin

3: Open the pit (In the pit section)

4: Uncheck Re-Partition (because it gets rechecked...)

5: Ensure only Auto-Reset is checked

6: Select blaze-root-kernel.tar in the PDA section

7: Put into download mode

- Take out battery

- Plug into PC

- Press power/vol up/down

- Hold vol up/down

- Put battery in

- Press volume up at warning screen

8: Press Start

9: Wait for reboot and sit boot screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
This only works on gingerbread.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] sychotix:
Ahh, I am sorry. I wondered why the thread hadn't been posted in for quite some time. Glad I wasn't just being an idiot when it came to rooting the device.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
No prob, there's a thread for rooting ICS in the dev section. If you have any other questions feel free to pm me.

If it helped hit thx
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jsarino:
Seems like for me that after going through odin, it passed, but the screen on reboot doesn't go past the Samsung Galaxy Blaze logo screen. Thoughts?

Edit: just saw the post above, the and sure enough, the phone was on ICS. After reading the other thread on unrooting it (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1591601), I got it back to stock. Now, time to try and try again. :)

PS: there probably should be a warning or something saying that if you have ICS on board, to downgrade to GB before rooting...just saying. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
I agree that there should be a warning in the OP that this method is for GB only... but the rule here is to read read read... and I believe that the past 2-3 pages in this thread covers this enough.

Also there's no reason to downgrade for root. Just Odin flash CWM on your phone and flash the latest supersu or superuser in CWM for ICS root.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] kfontane:
My blaze couldn't reach download mode without any lugging in when I first bought it from T-Mobile. So it could be the phone itself but I am just speaking from my own experience though.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jcesar085:
I tried going to Download Menu

I holded down the up/botton/power button on the same time and i cant get it to work all i see is a black screen with blue text saying different options one of them is reboot system now.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Romman0:
That's the recovery. Take a look at these tips that are linked to in a lot of the dev threads. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27360727&postcount=57
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] saintsatinstain:
Thank you k0nane For This Useful Post:

I followed your directions and rooted successfully. I did use the video on YouTube how to get into download mode though.

Thank you.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] saintsatinstain:
Haven't read the whole thread yet, so may repeat what someone else said. Removing bloatware saves space so you can add more apps you like..

You can then add an adblocker in root. My practice, buy ad free versions of apps I like, only block the few apps with no paid version but the free uses

ads. Most apps cost five dollars or fewer, so dont be a tightwad. Instead of immediately (I've seen this warning many times) removing apps change

the extension by adding . (dot)bak. After a two to four weeks if all works, no system malfunction, then you can outright remove it. Most what I consider

bloat the carrier puts on phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] saintsatinstain:
A modest addenda to your statements

I like to read, read almost anything, not brag, just obsession (want to know everything). I rooted by the instructions here. If the unlikely you dont find it here, Google your quest. Folk here direct you to other sites. I wanted back on the queue for the update servers and I did that - reset the flash counter - by flashing a stock rom. Only about 4 or 5 hours later got the message box Software Update et cetera. I have now ICS 4.0.4 , T769UVMB1 which means I got an ICS security update too. I await the rooted rom for ICS, possibly Jelly Bean.

Or try Dolphin Mini;it's really fast.. I'll reinstall Droidwall when I get rooted again. I do have some apps which work on unrooted phones, but have more features when you root. I dont use the native power saving mode; I dont use task killer; I use Juice Defender Ultimate, though it has two other versions, one free. They aren't task killers! The free one works for most folk. When I am rooted I will use Juice Defender Ultimate beta again, but dont recommend that.

I contribute little here; I learn a lot and get directions to make my phone more efficient and faster. I recommend reading the Blaze bible , even articles about things you will not do. Good to learn, anything.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Nooblube:
k in the instructions it says to put the blaze.pit file in PIT in odin.. Then it says to put blaze-rootkernel.tar in PDA in odin.. So im qussing that the blaze root tar.. roots the phone.. What does the blaze pit file do?? also when do i flash the recovery in odin?? Im looking to root my sisters phone and flash recovery to i can flash a rom for her.. Do i have to flash all 3 files?? if so what order? Thanks!!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jbats:
Or you could simply install a debloated ICS or a cm variant of your choice. Saves the Hassel, in cm10 and its variants, some of tmo's bloatware is incompatible with our device not allowing install or even showing up in the play store for our device. The only two DL able ones I use are 411 and visual voice. Tmo added a add to visual, so I use adaway.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] elvenkinis21:
samsung galaxy s blaze updated

does this work on the blaze after it has updated to ics 4.04 stock update from t-mobile from feb 13th please let me know
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] anactoraaron:
Your answer was literally a page ago, all you needed to do is search for it.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] nitinkhosla79:
GB to ICS, rooting?

I am able to root my GB kernel with the steps given.

Steps to go into download mode were very helpful. (power button is not involved!)

.

FEW QUESTIONS

a) How can i get rid of tmobile junk? I understood rooted kernel file will help do that. But its not so. I still have them.

b) Is ICS better than GB on this phone?

c) If I use KIES to update from GB to ICS, will I have to root again? will I loose root?

thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] taodan:
Per Samsung, your phone must not be rooted when using Kies to update from GB to ICS

Sent from my Galaxy S Blaze 4 G
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] Morganmachine91:
My phone was rooted, I updated using Kies. I did lose root though.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] tnmarktx:
Thanks to everyone for the great work and helpful information. I have now successfully rooted my 1st phone. CM 10 is running without any major issues.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] booyahb:
how do i know if my Samsung Blaze is rooted

I think I've successfully rooted my Galaxy S Blaze, mainly because it started back up and is working fine. HOW ELSE can I confirm that it's really rooted OR how can I get rid of the "95% of bloatware you were able to delete".

Thanks a lot.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jparnell8839:
Download root checker from play to verify root. Download titanium backup to remove unwanted bloatware
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] waterxyro:
Hi guys,

I'm new to xda and android phones in general. I just purchased an sg s blaze recently which has a stock 2.3.6 Gingerbread. It's a nice phone but it's got so much Tmobile bloatware apps on it that I would like to remove. Is there an easy way to remove or freeze these apps without rooting the phone?

Will simply upgrading to Ice Cream Sandwich give me the ability to freeze apps without having to root?

If not, since it's more up to date, do you think I should upgrade my sg s blaze from Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich and then root it following the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1919228

Or should I keep it at the stock Gingerbread and then root it following the instructions in this thread?

What are the pros and cons of each method?

Thanks in advance
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] njstein:
In ICS you can't freeze the apps but you can disable them so they don't show up in your app drawer or use RAM. They're still there, though. Definitely upgrade to ICS first and see if you like it. As far as the benefits of rooting, there are a number of articles online that go through the pros and cons. Read up on it then make an informed decision.

Sent from a Paranoid Blaze
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] waterxyro:
Thanks for the reply guys. I think I'll stick with Gingerbread for now and try to root it.

Do you guys know an easy way to safely remove the bloatware apps after rooting it? I heard of ES File Explorer (free), Titanium Backup (costs money), and flashing custom roms that don't include bloatware apps using CWM?

Which of these bloatware removal methods would you use and what are the pros and cons of each?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] tomandstuff:
Brick-ish-ed phone

Hey guys,

I'm a stupid noob, but I've been working with phones for 12 years, even on some of the original Androids with Cupcake. So while I'm new to the forum, I'm not a Luddite.

So, I followed the instructions and followed the modified steps to get flash the root kernel with Odin. All that worked great, at least from the Odin perspective. However, after reboot, the phone will not get past the screen with the T-Mobile logo and progress bar. The bar progresses to the end, but just stops.

I am able to get the phone into emergency mode, but I cannot get it back into download mode. I just feel a buzz every 2 secs or so, but never gets back to download mode.

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jparnell8839:
First off, download mode is tricky. The USB cable must be plugged in to your PC. Press and hold Vol Up + Vol Down and power until you feel the 2nd vibration. then release power, but keep the volume buttons held.

The process for getting into recovery is the same, except dont have the phone plugged in.

First thing I would do is go into recovery and wipe data/cache
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] tomandstuff:
I guess I was a bit flustered last night. I was able to get the phone back into download mode this morning. However, I flashed the root tar, same problem of not getting past the progress bar. I tried the CWM-Blaze-4G.tar, and the same problem.

Anyone have a j-tag fixture? :)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] true2me:
downgrading to gingerbread

So, i am currently on a stock ics rooted phone and want to go back to gingerbread. So, i did the odin and put the stock tar but i cant get past the setup page where it tells you to touch the android guy. It says the gapps and the acore packages have stopped unexpectedly.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] jparnell8839:
go into download mode and wipe cache/factory reset

Often times, wiping cache and/or dalvik cache will solve 99% of your problems on stock roms.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] RunnerVince:
Oops, flashed wrong firmware

I saw several people mention that the OP should state that this is for Gingerbread only. That would have saved me a lot of trouble, considering it's like 12 pages in before anyone happened to mention it in this thread.

Originally, you wouldn't have had anything but GB from a stock phone, but now that TMO has released the ICS update (like a year ago), "stock" phones might have ICS on them. So, yeah, a quick disclaimer would be nice.

That said, anyone have any steps for fixing that mistake? Can I just reflash the ICS kernal? What TAR and PIT do I need to use? At this point, it may be easiest just to reset with KIES, but because I haven't had good luck restoring backups to my phone, I'd like to avoid the need to restore things, just in case.

-Vince
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] FroBreadCreamJellyPie:
I'm not entirely sure this will help you, but it should.

Please read my ENTIRE post before doing anything, please!

What's the problem? You flashed a rooted kernel that was compiled for GB on a stock ICS ROM.

What needs to be done? Well, We're going to fix it (hopefully)

Go to THIS thread, within this thread is a download link for a file called "UVLB7.tar.md5", download it and follow the instructions in the thread to flash it. You now have a pre July 16th image of GB.. You can do two things from here

1) Kies will (or least should) recognize the firmware on your phone and push you to the latest Official ICS Stock ROM. (This is what you requested in the OP)

OR

2) You can try to root the phone again, use THIS thread (again) to root the phone since you're on GB, everything should go smoothly. After you follow the directions in this thread, you should be fully rooted and ready to flash to your hearts desire.

NOTE!!!

YOU NEED TO

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS

IN BOTH OF THE THREADS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO

HARD BRICK

YOU PHONE! IF THAT, OR ANYTHING ELSE HAPPENS,

ME NOR THE CREATORS OF THOSE THREADS ARE RESPONSIBLE

, YOU'RE CHOOSING TO FOLLOW THEM! BE CAREFUL!!

Sorry for that, lol, just had to cover my grounds :)
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] hwmpunk:
Hi guys,

I did everything exactly as it says on the instructions, on a brand new blaze mailed from the factory on GB...

Odin did the thing, sucess, rebooting... Now its stuck on the blaze loading screen when the blue bar gets filled.

Please help! As it was booting i even sent $ to k0nane haha
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] crossking:
Try booting into recovery and wipe data/factory reset. It's been a while since I've been on stock but I'm pretty sure I had the same problem and that seemed to fix it.
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] hwmpunk:
Thanks for the help, turns out the com port on my computer was acting up so it wasnt fully loading in properly. i used k0nans stock rom after turning the computer off for a while and it worked. got it rooted good to go. Thanks everyone!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] discodraft:
[QUOTE

Download Odin 1.85

Download PIT

Download Rooted Kernel TAR

Download Rooted Kernel TAR (Mirror)

​

[/QUOTE]

The link for the PIT file appears to be broken. Can anyone help me out with the PIT file for rooting?

My Boss asked that I root her phone and get the bloatware off.

Much appreciated.

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] aturetsky:
stuck on the loading screen following reboot

The Odin process completed successfully, but my phone is now stuck on the loading screen following the reboot). I believe my problem must have happened because even though I initially made sure "repartition" was not selected, the "repartition" option gets automatically re-selected once I choose the PIT. I did not notice that at first and neglected to deselect it, which must have repartitioned my device! Would you be able to help me by letting me know how I can recover from this serious problem?

Thanks so much!

Alex
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] aturetsky:
unbricked! hurray!

Never mind! I found a way to unbrick it and it’s working again! I followed these instructions: h ttp:// andr oidforums .co m/blaze-4g-all -things-root /529336-howto-tar- odin-thre ad-re turn-stock-fix- soft-brick-4-9-12-a.h tml (remove spaces - the forum prevents me from posting url links because I am a new user)

The only correction to these instructions is that the last part of Step 5 neglected to tell you to plug the usb cord into your phone as you’re doing “Hold down Volume Up + Volume Down + Power.”
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] blacksmith_84:
The link for the PIT file appears to be broken. Can anyone help me out with the PIT file for rooting?

My Boss asked that I root her phone and get the bloatware off.

Much appreciated.

Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]

+1...anybody have or know where we could find a good link for the PIT file? Every link I've found goes back to the same shabbypengiun page with the 404 error. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G] carpemortis:
For those looking to root the stock Gingerbread, the PIT file is still MIA as of Dec 17th 2013. However I was successful in rooting by manualy installing the official ICS update then rooting it using the ICS root.

Manual Install instructions

ICS Root instructions
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rapidmancy:
Hello forum.

I use a stock updated rom 2.3.6 and i have a prob with my unlocking methods after doing the update.

My atrix doesn't let me choose a fingerprint profile and a password together. What's the point in using the fingerprint method if anyone can unlock it just by sliding? Should I try to reinstall the rom, or is this normal?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DroidRunner:
It reads YOUR fingerprint and no one elses
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rapidmancy:
I'm not saying that they can unlock it with fingerprint method. Im saying that they can unlock it using the normal method(sliding on the screen) and i can't find a way to set the fingerprint profile and the backup password to work at the same time. There should be a password when fp scanner doesn't work isn't that right?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I literally had the choice today to replace my Galaxy Nexus with a One S.... here's a few reasons why I didn't... (in no particular order)

1. The versatile and vivid LED Notification... the one on the One S is tucked behind the speaker grill and is barely noticeable until looking at it straight on... and it only has two colors!

2. Capacitive buttons vs software buttons.... I don't want to be stuck with a recent apps button, no menu button and no search button! On my Nexus, I set Long Press Home for Recents, enabled search button, and even enabled invisible menu icons. And an option to hide the keys alltogether is fantastic...

3. Development.... need I say more?

4. Screen size... for a few mm more, I get 3.65 more inches of screen... (math might be wrong on that)

5. Its a Nexus.

Any thoughts or additional points to add?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vcolassi:
Is the one S even a high res screen? I know I can say one thing having a galaxy note and a galaxy nexus recently I will never go back to a non high res screen no matter how beastly the phone is lol. It's deff a standard for me now.

Thought about maybe getting a One X for AT&T come May and still keep my Nexus. But I've never had a HTC or not sure if I like sense 4.0, even though you can change that down the road. But capacitive buttons.... Mehhhh.

The design of the one X in white and the camera is what impresses me. Especially the burst mode and it picks the best photo for you out of the burst you took is cool. And being able to take a pic while recording is cool too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
The One S doesn't have an HD screen, but it is Super AMOLED... its a good looking screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pewpewbangbang:
Yea One S is qHD, but it's also pentile so bleh. Doesn't compare to Nexus where it's such a high resolution that pentile doesn't play a huge role.

I love the Micro-arc oxidation body though......hoping that the SGSIII is the same as they rumor ceramic material, which is the same.

I wouldn't mind the 4.3inch screen size.......your math is wrong in it should be .365 inches lol

Krait is awesome, though One S is running the slower MSM8260 I believe whereas One X is MSM8290, not a big difference.

I'd probably consider buying it just if it had a 720p screen. Everything else is pretty enticing. Though the AT&T One X is basically gonna be all the improvements I talked about except no Micro-arc oxidation body
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Vcolassi:
Wait... Are you sure the At&t model won't have Micro-arc oxidation? I thought it would be the same build quality. Hmm, I was gonna get one in May as I have 2 upgrades due and rock it for a month along with my GNex and sell the one X if I didn't like it.