[Galaxy S II General] hwd23:
root access

]Okay guys I just used Alltel's Jellbean update that I posted a link to. I have a bad port and had to get ride of the root access. I did not have a backup of the stock ROM so this was the only way I saw to get rid of the root. For my sons phone, and the one I have coming, the directions for rooting in this thread will not work now right? I understand these are such basic questions. I follow the directions well but really have no clue what I am doing.. I am trying to read up on it now. Hope fully I can figure it out but I know in a nano second you know the answer. I know it isnt the right kernel to flash anymore etc... From where I am sch760X 4.1.2 Buils JZ054k.sch-r760x.GB28 can I get root access? I really just want it in order to use the wifi tether so I may just but the fox fi pro version. Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated

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Thanks Daddyodizzel! Looks like it is cake to get root on this. After that I see you guys are playing around with a ROM. I can follow the thread and see how things are going. I don't want to get in over my head. I flashed many ROM's to the galaxy S. I know it isn't very difficult. I just am new to nandroid, backing it up, and don't have the skill to make the ROM work once it is flashed. If it isn't ready to go I may just be best off staying where I am at. Is the APN's the only issue so far? I hope I am not bothering you to much. Trying to learn. Have a Nook I want to turn into a tablet and before I tackle that I need to be a little more familiar with all this. Thanks.

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Thanked the wrong person. Thanks brd912! I am going to root my son's phone now. After that I am debating on the ROM you guys are playing with.

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Sorry I know these are dumb but if I can get a quick answer it will save me a lot of time searching through all these forums. I am sending this phone back because of a bad port. I upgraded to Jellybean and it took the root access away. That is a good thing as it voids a warranty. On problem is when I go into download mode the counter says 1. My sons phone still says zero even after upgrading to JellyBean.The custom recovery is back to the Galaxy recovery page. My only problem is trying to reset that counter. I will be on google looking but if any of you know I would be thankful. I know it has to be a pain in the tail to have to read this stuff and I am sorry. Hopefully in a few months I will be able to be the one helping. With the galaxy S it was all so easy I never had to really learn. Just followed directions and had a sweet Rom.

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anyone is paying me any attention lol but I have to try. I found out there are two ways. A USB Jig or Triangle away. I don't have a jig and Triangle away requires root which I had to get off in order to return. I do not think I have time to order a jig, although I may wait to return the phone until I order one if it is my only choice, and can't root because then I will have to figure out how to again get the phone unrooted with the custom binary counter still at zero. I guess I will keep plugging away lol.

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I used my sons phone and I have jelly bean 4.1.2 rooted and the android wifi tether is working. You guys are awesome for sharing what you do. I can't wait for my phone to get here now and be able to do the same. Just sweating that binary counter on mine.