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If you want to root your Samsung Galaxy S2 which already updated or upgraded to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and wonder which root method still works. Well this root method is already proven works on  Samsung Galaxy SII GT-I9100 with 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich already installed. Each Samsung Galaxy S3 Firmware updates has its own unique firmware build according to which region it belongs. Aside from that the CSC (Country Specification Code) also identifies your device origin. What root method is this anyway? This root method already works on 4.0.3 and then also proven works on latest 4.0.4. If you already familiar with Chainfire's CF-ROOT kernel, this still works for rooting your Samsung galaxy S2 with ICS 4.0.4 update As long as you have the your Galaxy Firmware that match with each CF-ROOT builds. Like for example if you have a came from Nordic Countries and your  Galaxy S2 which has the firmware build like this. Nordic countries NEE PDA : I9100XWLPX CSC: I9...

Have you ever updated your Samsung Captivate Glide to the official ICS 4.0.4 UCLH2 firmware and found out that the keyboard backlight is missing?. Well, here's a fix just until Samsung will push out the next update regarding this keyboard backlight issue. XDA-Developer, recognized contributor ninthsense and etherfish   came up with a solution on how to solved this keyboard backlight issue on Samsung Captivate Glide. This problem has already been found from the ICS Leak I927UCLG9 and then also found out with the official released build I927UCLH2 recently. How to Fix Keyboard Backlight for Samsung Captivate Glide Note: This will work only if your phone is rooted and are using windows PC/laptop. 1. Install root explorer or root browser lite (free) from market. And copy the boot.img and lights.n1.so from keyboard_fix.rar in root of your sdcard(phone). 2. Launch the root explorer and Delete the existing lights.n1.so file from /system/lib/hw (probably you can keep a copy somewher...

 If you already upgraded your Galaxy S3 to the latest I747UCALG1 ICS 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and wanted to root it so that you can make use a lot of your device by installing any apps you desired.  Well here's the easiest method, the best part of this rooting process is that - it will not trip the binary counter from the phone's security system. You would still be able to check for ota updates (although should just return the status of your software is up to date since it is a totally stock ROM just with root injected).  Minimizing the hassles from resetting it once if you want to unroot it or completely return it back to its original factory firmware - for future use in-case in need of warranty. I already mentioned this rooting guide from the previous ICS build I747UCALEM , which is a safest method to avoid the risk of losing the phone's IMEI number. So, again this root method which already proven works on AT&T US version. The idea of this rooting t...

Here's the best root method guide for Canadian Samsung Galaxy S3 i747M which has already upgraded and currently runs in I747MVLDLF1 Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) recently. The best part of this rooting process is that - it will not trip the binary counter from the phone's security system. Minimizing the hassles from resetting it once if you want to unroot it or completely return it back to its original factory firmware - for future use in-case in need of warranty. I already mentioned this rooting guide from the previous ICS build I747MVLALE8 , which is a safest method to avoid the risk of losing the phone's IMEI number. So, again this root method which already proven works on Bell, Rogers, Telus and Sasktel - Canada version of Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747M. The idea of this rooting technique is simply by injecting a rooted kernel image from the official released firmware. Thanks and all credits must go to mrRobinson (XDA- highly recognized developer) from United States a...

This is the safest method on how to root your U.S Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T SGH-I747, Canada Telus,Rogers and Bell SGH-I747 variants without messing up your phone in no time. Many users already screwed up their Galaxy S3 devices from rooting methods that results to missing the IMEI number after loading or installing a wrong root kernels/clockworkmod recovery. The IMEI is a 15-digit number under your battery. dialing *#06# should display the same number under your battery. If you get a different number or something like 0 / 00, you have corrupted your IMEI. Your network identifies your phone by its IMEI. Once you lost it, your carrier network provider would not provide service to your device, even after getting a new sim card. So, beware about that from happening to your precious Galaxy S3. The idea on this root method is by injecting a rooted system image on the original stock ROM or firmware officially released by Samsung. So, the best thing about it is that you can simply root ...

Here's a solution to recover your bricked AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III SGH-I747 phone for some reasons that you messed up from flashing wrong ROM, bootloader image from the GSM variants like the Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 (International)  which is not compatible with Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 (AT&T). It was also bricked by rooting because you installed with a wrong root kernel. Those are just the most common issues why the heck you screwed up and brick your Samsung Galaxy S3 phone in no time. Symptoms of bricked Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T SGH-I747) 1. The phone boot and shows the Samsung screen for a split second and then it automatically turns off. 2.  It won't  Power ON but it just shows the odin download screen with yellow triangle and firmware update warning. 3. The phone keeps on restarting (with vibrations) after the Samsung logo appears. 4. The phone is totally dead, unresponsive or no visible signs of life. Does a bricked Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T SGH-I747) ca...

These are ways on how to change or update the PRL of US Samsung Galaxy S3 variants if you have encountered issues about network signals from your carrier providers. This method only works on AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3. What is PRL means? PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List. Its a list of roaming towers in your area. Its best to keep this updated in crappy coverage areas. What is PRI means? In actuality it is called "Product Release Instructions" and is essentially a list of settings for the radio. It's the PRI which uses the PRL to enable data roaming by connecting it to towers/cell sites listed in the PRL and for other things such as to allow calls to interrupt an active data session (ring-through). http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...=751935&page=7 <- Debate on what it stands for. (REALLY?!) How do I update my Samsung Galaxy S3 PRL/PRI? Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates > Update PRL + Update Profi...