To root?

waternut13134 · Oct 25, 2012

Hey guys,sorry I posted this in the root section for att but no one has looked at it so im posting here to hope to get some advice.So I have my ATT S3 and I was thinking about rooting the phone just so I can have google wallet. I have a pretty firm understanding on how to do it I just want to get yalls opinion on if it would be worth it. I dont want to install custom Roms or any of that. I saw there is a risk to brick the phone,is this like the same risk that you have with the iphone jailbreaking? As long as you do everything right you will be fine?

Thanks for all your help guys.

Again sorry for the double post,Im just looking for advice. Thank you!

DragonSlayer95 · Oct 25, 2012

I'm almost sure you don't need root to have Google wallet.

But if you do want root reguardless, make sure you read the root guide as many times as necessary until you understand what your jumping into. Even then follow the steps closely step by step. Just like the carpenters unwritten rule, measure twice and cut once.

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waternut13134 · Oct 25, 2012

I dont have to root to get google wallet? I thought I did since ATT doesnt support google wallet.

scooter1942 · Oct 26, 2012

the four big us carriers are actively trying to deny its users google wallet, so im pretty sure you would need root to get it... which root method are you thinking about using?

Rxpert83 · Oct 26, 2012

scooter1942 said:
the four big us carriers are actively trying to deny its users google wallet, so im pretty sure you would need root to get it... which root method are you thinking about using?

I'm not sure I agree with this. Many of them have no issues getting wallet in the device. A few of them tried to start their own wallet like service but gwallet is so much better they don't really have a choice

In fact, wallet is supposed to be not supported on rooted devices

DragonSlayer95 · Oct 26, 2012

scooter1942 said:
the four big us carriers are actively trying to deny its users google wallet, so im pretty sure you would need root to get it... which root method are you thinking about using?

I actually have to disagree with you on that as I did have gwallet on my 3vo preroot unless they have changed it since then.

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DragonSlayer95 · Oct 26, 2012

Rxpert83 said:
I'm not sure I agree with this. Many of them have no issues getting wallet in the device. A few of them tried to start their own wallet like service but gwallet is so much better they don't really have a choice

In fact, wallet is supposed to be not supported on rooted devices

You seem to be right about not supported with root devices. Didn't have problem downloading before root. Oh well never had use for it anyway

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scooter1942 · Oct 26, 2012

so how am i supposed to go about getting wallet onto my phone without root? the play store claims my t-mobile s3 as well as my vibrant running jellybean are incompatible with the app. and they each arent trying to start their own wallet service, they are involved in a joint venture known as Isis, deliberately trying to shut google out. it may not be all four of the big carriers, but im pretty sure its at least three of them

dragonslayer95 said:
Didn't have problem downloading before root.

i think the root method for obtaining google wallet requires flashing something in recovery, instead of downloading from the play store

DragonSlayer95 · Oct 26, 2012

scooter1942 said:
so how am i supposed to go about getting wallet onto my phone without root? the play store claims my t-mobile s3 as well as my vibrant running jellybean are incompatible with the app. and they each arent trying to start their own wallet service, they are involved in a joint venture known as Isis, deliberately trying to shut google out. it may not be all four of the big carriers, but im pretty sure its at least three of them

i think the root method for obtaining google wallet requires flashing something in recovery, instead of downloading from the play store

I'm almost positive it requires gaining the a downloadable apk.

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UserName872 · Oct 26, 2012

dragonslayer95 said:
You seem to be right about not supported with root devices. Didn't have problem downloading before root. Oh well never had use for it anyway

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Give this guide a shot to installing GWallet on your AT&T S3 (Does require root)

Also, DragonSlayer, what are you using to get your notification bar on the bottom of your screen??? I've seen it a couple times and have searched everywhere for it!

sloheim · Oct 26, 2012

scooter1942 said:
the four big us carriers are actively trying to deny its users google wallet, so im pretty sure you would need root to get it... which root method are you thinking about using?

Sprint is not denying its customers Google Wallet.
I know that Verizon is attempting to roll out an alternative payment source.
Can't speak for the other two... but Sprint clearly has no problem with it right now.

waternut13134 · Oct 26, 2012

I was going to use Odin to root. I watched a video on youtube by qbking77 I think hes name was? Saying it was the easyiest way to root.

SUroot · Oct 26, 2012

waternut13134 said:
I was going to use Odin to root. I watched a video on youtube by qbking77 I think hes name was? Saying it was the easyiest way to root.

Make sure the video is for your model

waternut13134 · Oct 26, 2012

Check,he said it should work on ALL US variants of the S3.

So its pretty safe to root then?

How hard is it to get back to stock?

SUroot · Oct 26, 2012

Is there nota guide specifically in the at&t area? The us versions root area are split for a reason. This video doesn't sound trustworthy

waternut13134 · Oct 26, 2012

Heres a link to his video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoEVDgjTTdg&feature=relmfu

scooter1942 · Oct 26, 2012

i wouldnt use that, itll trip your flash counter, and undoing that is a whole process in itself

here: [HOWTO] [ROOT] No Tripping Flash Counter - [ATT / Bell / Telus / Rogers / Sasktel]

i used this method several times for the t-mo s3, no problems, very simple, very straightforward. i also would steer clear of CWM. get goomanager from the play store, hit menu, then select "Install OpenRecoveryScript". then whenever you want to boot into recovery, you just have to launch the app and hit reboot recovery

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