Why root?

**PeterStorm** · 08-29-2012, 06:52 PM

I'm thinking of rooting my galaxy s3 but I'm not sure if I should... Should I?

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**Tkbredx** · 08-29-2012, 07:01 PM

there are a couple threads about it already but saying that j can't count and.paste I'll tell you a couple main points

Back up your phone, apps, settings, and data.

Have a faster phone

Better battery life

Silence the camera

Run themes and get rid of Samsung's awful color scheme (like the toggles, they are ugly as hell).

Get rid of bloatware.

**534n** · 08-29-2012, 07:16 PM

All of the above, plus the following:

Remove any UI sounds you don't like, or even introduce totally custom sounds for ANY function of the device, including boot up, shutdown, camera, feedback, and all others. Also customize native ringtones and notifications and boot/shutdown animations.

You can also modify signal and GPS performance, free up a lot of memory from services that do not get disabled even when you install replacement features.

There are other benefits too but these are just a few more to the list.

**dmmarck** · 08-29-2012, 07:17 PM

All rooting does is give you file permissions. Unlocking the bootloader is the true weapon to wield.

EDIT: Weird, I posted at 8:17pm, yet it says 7:17pm. Oh well lol

**sicario666** · 08-29-2012, 07:19 PM

Why root? My main question is why not?! Just as stated above. You will get everything possible out of your hardware after rooting. Not only that. You can flash CM10 jelly bean ROMs. If you like aosp its the way to go.

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**dmmarck** · 08-29-2012, 07:19 PM

Sorry about that, for some reason my post became the first post? Regardless, that post is my response lol

**534n** · 08-29-2012, 07:21 PM

Lol that is weird. Unlocking the bootloader is also one click away if you have root.

You can do a lot of things with either and everything with both.

**sicario666** · 08-29-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

All rooting does is give you file permissions. Unlocking the bootloader is the true weapon to wield.

EDIT: Weird, I posted at 8:17pm, yet it says 7:17pm. Oh well lol

Dude. I think I seen a post like this in the chatter thread too.

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**dmmarck** · 08-29-2012, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by 534n

Lol that is weird. Unlocking the bootloader is also one click away if you have root.

You can do a lot of things with either and everything with both.

I forgot you guys have that menacing GSIII

. Everything seems so simple in the land of Nexii

**534n** · 08-29-2012, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

I forgot you guys have that menacing GSIII

. Everything seems so simple in the land of Nexii

Yep I had the Nexus before I had the GS3 and the GS3 is just one extra step haha. But it is just as functional as the Nexus. The only thing I hate is that freezing does not work on a lot of the core apps at least on a Verizon phone for sure. They unfreeze themselves after every reboot and then are running again. So I do a CWM backup of all the core apps and then actually uninstall all the ones I don't want to be running or used.

**jaj6503** · 08-29-2012, 07:47 PM

Short simple answer: IF YOU'RE NOT SURE WHAT ROOTING IS/DOES THAN YOU SHOULDN'T DO IT!

I say this in your benefit. You don't want to venture down the dark alleyway without a flashlight.

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**sicario666** · 08-29-2012, 07:59 PM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

I forgot you guys have that menacing GSIII

. Everything seems so simple in the land of Nexii

FissionMailed from Paranoid S3

**Tkbredx** · 08-29-2012, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by jaj6503

Short simple answer: IF YOU'RE NOT SURE WHAT ROOTING IS/DOES THAN YOU SHOULDN'T DO IT!

I say this in your benefit. You don't want to venture down the dark alleyway without a flashlight.

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I didn't really know at first but now I'm rooted, running roms, and pretty much ready to go ask with the help of others (and by others I mean skunk ape, my rooting savior). As long as the person reads, pays attention to details, stays in the forums, and watches YouTube videos they can learn and be rooted easily.

**dmmarck** · 08-29-2012, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Tkbredx

I didn't really know at first but now I'm rooted, running roms, and pretty much ready to go ask with the help of others (and by others I mean skunk ape, my rooting savior). As long as the person reads, pays attention to details, stays in the forums, and watches YouTube videos they can learn and be rooted easily.

This.

**534n** · 08-29-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by jaj6503

Short simple answer: IF YOU'RE NOT SURE WHAT ROOTING IS/DOES THAN YOU SHOULDN'T DO IT!

I say this in your benefit. You don't want to venture down the dark alleyway without a flashlight.

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All you have to do is some research. If this were the case then no one would be rooted lol. A little guidance is all it takes. Check out this link.

It also links to other posts for the steps of accomplishing each stage. Follow it step by step, and I can provide you with some of the tools needed. I added the copy of the recovery image into the odin archive. The following three should have everything you need:

USB Drivers -> Eh, it looks like this one is too big. Just download the Verizon GSIII drivers
GS3 DebugFS Root Tool
Odin Flashing Tool -> make sure you follow these instructions clearly and I can help if you have questions.

Happy rooting

**jaj6503** · 08-29-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by 534n

All you have to do is some research. If this were the case then no one would be rooted lol. A little guidance is all it takes. Check out this link.

It also links to other posts for the steps of accomplishing each stage. Follow it step by step, and I can provide you with some of the tools needed. I added the copy of the recovery image into the odin archive. The following three should have everything you need:

USB Drivers -> Eh, it looks like this one is too big. Just download the Verizon GSIII drivers
GS3 DebugFS Root Tool
Odin Flashing Tool -> make sure you follow these instructions clearly and I can help if you have questions.

Happy rooting

That was implied. Seems like quite a few people dive in without any idea of risks or proper procedure (there's a guy on the Verizon boards who literally flashed a JB ROM over a locked bootloader).

Not being a jerk, just making sure nobody screws up their device. Of course doing research beforehand is important, why would I suggest otherwise? Lol

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**534n** · 08-29-2012, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by jaj6503

That was implied. Seems like quite a few people dive in without any idea of risks or proper procedure (there's a guy on the Verizon boards who literally flashed a JB ROM over a locked bootloader).

Not being a jerk, just making sure nobody screws up their device. Of course doing research beforehand is important, why would I suggest otherwise? Lol

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No sweat, I wasn't taking a shot at you. My apologies if it seemed that way, and for many users I would side with your statement.

Hopefully the info I provided will help new root desiring users.

**Dhendy91** · 08-30-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by dmmarck

All rooting does is give you file permissions. Unlocking the bootloader is the true weapon to wield.

EDIT: Weird, I posted at 8:17pm, yet it says 7:17pm. Oh well lol

Those of us with international S3 don't even have to worry about locked bootloaders

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**npo** · 08-31-2012, 10:18 AM

1 More: it lets you install AdFree and get rid of all ads in aps, games, browser, etc. That + the bloat removal are super simple, and worth rooting for even if you do nothing else. Addition of a WiFi button in the pull-down menu was easy too, and I use it a ton.