[HOW TO] Root, Unroot, Hotspot, Roms, Tips and more! (7 videos)

**qbking77** · 06-22-2012, 04:53 PM

As always, going to put together a thread with all of my how to videos! Expect many more to come and be sure to subscribe to my channel!

Development:

How to Root:

How to get free Wifi hotspot:

How to Unroot:

Tips:

How to Improve Home button responsiveness:

How to change lockscreen shortcuts:

How to take a screen shot:

1080p Video camera test:

Hope everyone likes them!

**Cyber Warrior** · 06-22-2012, 05:06 PM

Awesome

nice work.

**Paul627g** · 06-22-2012, 05:08 PM

Nice work as always QB..

Much appreciated.

**bauer2** · 06-22-2012, 06:38 PM

Very nice thanks!

**JYmartzall** · 06-22-2012, 09:02 PM

Worked like a CHARM, thanks

**qbking77** · 06-23-2012, 01:45 PM

Added a couple new videos!

**Paul627g** · 06-23-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by qbking77

Added a couple new videos!

New materials! Alright!

Thanks man!

**Skunkape60** · 06-23-2012, 09:33 PM

So how many people have tried this now? I'm just a little bit concerned as I haven't had much luck with Odin.

EDIT: Piece of Cake. I have root.. Now the fun begins!

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Just Flash It !!!

**bauer2** · 06-24-2012, 12:01 AM

I'm just waiting on the how to unroot method to come out then its game on.

**zharris24** · 06-24-2012, 07:37 PM

Those waiting for the unroot how-tos were smarter than I.... I have a rooted SIII that won't load past the "Samsung Galaxy S3" Loading screen. Any thoughts on how I can get past this?

**SourDieseL** · 06-25-2012, 09:26 AM

AWESOME thread, thank you!

Still unrooted, my issue is that my at-home machine is a mac (mbpro) and my work machine is Windows 7 with some heavy security in place.

I may try logging into my developer account on this machine and then running through the process, just currently, I'm a bit apprehensive with this work machine locking me out from any services this method might rely on because of the security that corporate has installed on these machines.

**mthompson8** · 06-26-2012, 03:06 PM

Never rooted before, but very nervous about doing this.

**Uncle Louie** · 06-26-2012, 03:15 PM

Originally Posted by mthompson8

Never rooted before, but very nervous about doing this.

Honestly, it's not bad at all. Just follow all of the instructions, and you'll be in good shape!

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Android Central Forums

**Paul627g** · 06-26-2012, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by mthompson8

Never rooted before, but very nervous about doing this.

Just watch QB's video a few times and get everything lined up before you move onward.

If you have any questions stop and ask before going forward.. A few minutes, hours of waiting on a proper answer/response will save you a world of headaches.

**mthompson8** · 06-26-2012, 03:53 PM

I have noticed that from Heiro and Zharris. Lesson I got out of that is always backup.

**Paul627g** · 06-26-2012, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by mthompson8

I have noticed that from Heiro and Zharris. Lesson I got out of that is always backup .

You my friend have already succeeded if you understand that part of the rules

**Disturbd1** · 06-30-2012, 06:10 PM

I noticed the version of Odin jumped from 3.04 to 3.07 between the official Root and Unroot vids you posted - does it make a difference which version is used to root the device? Is it always best to use the most current?

**kismet769** · 07-03-2012, 08:19 AM

Sooooo... No need to unlock the bootloader?

**bauer2** · 07-03-2012, 08:56 AM

Just follow the directions in his updated video and it should work 100%

**Uncle Louie** · 07-03-2012, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by Disturbd1

I noticed the version of Odin jumped from 3.04 to 3.07 between the official Root and Unroot vids you posted - does it make a difference which version is used to root the device? Is it always best to use the most current?

Shouldn't...I was actually having problems with 3.07 freezing on me, so I want back to 3.04 and had no problems.

**Paul627g** · 07-03-2012, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by kismet769

Sooooo... No need to unlock the bootloader?

SGSIII doesn't have a bootloader to unlock.

By flashing a custom recovery and then applying Superuser (root) access your device is then "unlocked".

**footballbanker** · 07-03-2012, 12:20 PM

My clockworkmod.TAR file symbol is just a blank sheet of paper. In the video the symbol is different and it is just titled clockworkmod. Is this a problem?

**bauer2** · 07-03-2012, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by footballbanker

My clockworkmod.TAR file symbol is just a blank sheet of paper. In the video the symbol is different and it is just titled clockworkmod. Is this a problem?

It might be you have a diffrent program that associated with that file. My zip file icons look diffrent than his but its cause I have a diffrent program.

**footballbanker** · 07-03-2012, 02:28 PM

Is there a walkthrough to flash a ROM? Yes I just rooted for the very first time

**Lolanerd** · 07-06-2012, 02:34 AM

Originally Posted by footballbanker

Is there a walkthrough to flash a ROM? Yes I just rooted for the very first time

Most ROM developers will have walkthroughs and sometimes videos that detail how to flash their ROM. In general, its relatively simple so you shouldn't have too many problems. Congratulations on your first root :P