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[GUIDE] Downgrading from ICS BUILDS ONLY!!!! .29 or .26 to .17 and rooting

NEW WAY TO ROOT NO NEED FOR DOWNGRADE NOR UNLOCK
Check out this thread , give thanks to miloj
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If you updated to .26 you will need to downgrade to .17 to be able to root your device. If you are on .17 just skip to step #2
STEP ONE
You will need to downgrade using Wolf's 2nd method found here
For this you will need to use ADB, meaning you will need to have Android SDK installed. In order to get ADB working watch this helpful video tutorial (found by tomween1)
There's also a one click script that will do this for you automatically, found here Important note: remember that the automatic script does the same as the 2nd method, so you will need to leave your tablet connected to your pc while doing this. Once you run the script your tablet will reboot in the first couple of seconds (it hasn't finished just yet), then the script will move to the next step, which will take about 10 mins to finish. After this it will reboot and load up the new firmware.
Both processes ask that you have the .17 BLOB file in your Internal SDCard, ASUS had the firmwares previously posted but they took them down. You can Find links to the FWs in the following threads:
US .17 Blob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1642614 (courtesy of wideopn11)
The BLOB file can be found inside the 2nd zip file downloaded from those mirrors.
DE .17 Blob Should work for downgrading from WW firmwares.
See this post (courtesy of costcutter)
Once downgrade to .17 you can root your device.
STEP TWO
In order to root you will need the apk for SparkyRoot, which you can download here. Just follow the instructions on that thread and you will have a rooted device.
STEP THREE
Do not update your device to .26 just yet! First get Voodoo OTA RootKeeper from the Google Play Store. This application will help you retain root after upgrading. Once you have installed it, open it and follow the instructions inside the app. After making sure that all the check boxes are marked in OTA RootKeeper, you can update to .26
Once you have update you won't have root. So, go into OTA RootKeeper once again and restore your root. Voila!
STEP FOUR
Download and run Titanium Backup from the Google Play Store. It will say that you need to fix some permissions in order to have a fully working root, just tap "Ok" or "Yes" (don't remember which one was it). Then reboot tablet and you are done. Enjoy your rooted tablet!
NOTE:
Remember it is advised that you shouldn't update manually, since you might not be able to restore root. Some people have said that they were able to restore, even while updating manually. Also after rooting, it might take a while to receive the update notification for .26, just keep trying to refresh in Settings>About Tablet>System Firmware Update (be patient, it took me a while to get the update). The firmwares posted in the thread I linked to are for the US, if you have another firmware, non US, for now I don't have links to them. If you do know mirrors hosting non US FWs please post them in a reply message.
This guide hasn't been made from scratch by me, it is a collective work that has expanded through various threads. I would like to thank the following users: wolf849, bpear96, sparkym3, anduzer, wideopn11, demandarin, Gam3r 4 Life, edgemaster191, costcutter, tomween1 and many others that have contributed in finding and hosting this information.
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UPDATE .29
It has been confirmed by user Gam3r 4 Life that downgrading from .29 to .26 is possible using the same method stated here. I'm pretty sure that you can go straight from .29 to .17, if you haven't rooted your device yet, with the same method. Someone confirmed a downgrade from .29 to .17 here
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UNLOCKED ROOT
There is another way to root your tablet, this only for the people that want to unlock their devices (REMEMBER UNLOCKING YOUR DEVICE VOIDS THE WARRANTY FROM ASUS, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GET SUPPORT FROM THEM NOR AUTOMATIC OTA UPDATES....). So, if you want to take this path please look into this thread, in that thread you will find an explanation on how to get CWM running on your unlocked tablet and you will find a flashable file that will root your device. Please read that thread carefully. Also remember to give thanks to XpLoDWilD for preparing it.

I can confirm that the above method works great. Just a heads up DO NOT I repeat DO NOT mess with the build.prop file, I ended up bricking mine all because of some dumb Gameloft game. I now am on my second TF300 and highly recommend staying away from the build.prop until we have a working CWM.

Nice simple guide. I've upgraded and downgraded. Only thing irritating me right now is that I've been able to get the OTA update and Asus cant give an answer as to why other than "keep waiting". I might be on my 3rd tablet soon.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda premium

What about people already at .17?
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.

ptgay49 said:
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
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The first time I turned on mine, the update got automatically downloaded but it doesn't run until you decide to. The answer is yes, just skip to step 2 and go from there.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

ptgay49 said:
First off, thank you for your original post (Post #1)!
I will get my 300 in about an hour and I would think it will be on .17. If that is the case, I will, of course, decline any offers to update to .26 via OTA message.
I assume, then, I start with Step Two and go from there. Right?
Thanks again.
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Yes sir, just download the sparkyroot.apk and follow the onscreen directions! Just make sure you back up the root with Voodos rootkeeper (can be downloaded from the Play Store) and then update the tablet. Once update restore the root from the rootkeeper app, and that is it! Your rooted and on the latest firmware!

AWESOME! worked like a charm on TF300 .27

medic999 said:
AWESOME! worked like a charm on TF300 .27
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Do you mean .26?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda premium

jgaf said:
The first time I turned on mine, the update got automatically downloaded but it doesn't run until you decide to. The answer is yes, just skip to step 2 and go from there.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2
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Even without wi-fi connected?

bFORTIFIED said:
Even without wi-fi connected?
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Well when you first set up the Pad it ask you if you want to connect to WiFi so I ded and got the update quickly.

I'm on 26, followed the guide completely. On the final adb reboot, the tablet reboots but there is no flashing progress bar and when I check settings, I am still on 26... can anyone help me? :\
EDIT: never mind, I didn't see that I had to go into the zip file and extract the blob file out.

Need some help here. Long story short I bricked my brand new 300 messing around with the build.prop. It wont boot up now. It starts at the asus screen and then goes blank. I am able to get into the different modes by using the volume+power, and I am able to see my device in adb intermittently. I was also able to pull the bad build prop from the system using "ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\". But I am unable to push the good build.prop I have back in. My question is this. Can I use the method described here for downgrading to unbrick my 300? I have no way to put the firmware file onto the internal storage, only the external. So is there someway this can be done? I would really appreciate some help. Thank you

Gam3r 4 Life said:
Need some help here. Long story short I bricked my brand new 300 messing around with the build.prop. It wont boot up now. It starts at the asus screen and then goes blank. I am able to get into the different modes by using the volume+power, and I am able to see my device in adb intermittently. I was also able to pull the bad build prop from the system using "ADB pull /system/build.prop c:\". But I am unable to push the good build.prop I have back in. My question is this. Can I use the method described here for downgrading to unbrick my 300? I have no way to put the firmware file onto the internal storage, only the external. So is there someway this can be done? I would really appreciate some help. Thank you
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The only thing I can think of, is to try a manual update putting the update zip in a empty sdcard and trying to boot into recovery with power+volume. If that doesn't work you will have to wait for an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using Tapatalk 2

How do I unroot?
I love my 300 after I rooted it while on .17, then saved my root, updated to .26 and then re-rooted. Unfortunately I cannot get this device to connect to my Netgear WNDR4000 router without disabling all security. I have added numerous wireless devices, including a Gingerbread smartphone, with no diffulty whatsoever. But this puppy will not connect even though it sees the SSID. So I need to return it and I want it to be unrooted and then I'll do a factory re-set.
Any advice on unrooting my 300 would be appreciated.

Not really an expert here, but I guess the simplest way I could think of is flashing a different Firmware than the one you have. Since updating from .17 to .26 loses root. After that just make sure you don't have root by running OTA RootKeeper, then do a factory reset.
You could try that or wait for a more profesional opinion
On another note did you call ASUS Support to see if they could help you with your specific problem? There's no way that the pad can connect to the router?

jgaf said:
Not really an expert here, but I guess the simplest way I could think of is flashing a different Firmware than the one you have. Since updating from .17 to .26 loses root. After that just make sure you don't have root by running OTA RootKeeper, then do a factory reset.
You could try that or wait for a more profesional opinion
On another note did you call ASUS Support to see if they could help you with your specific problem? There's no way that the pad can connect to the router?
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^^
Thanks for the quick reply.
No, I didn't call ASUS Support. I don't have much faith in tech support these days.
Yes, it did connect to my router but only after I deleted all security on the router. I did that just to see if it could connect at all. However, it does not play nice with the security level I need on my router for my wireless devices.

Has anyone tried doing a factory reset after rooting .17, taking the OTA to .26, restoring root on .26 and is able to confirm if root will stick through a factory reset on .26?

wideopn11 said:
Has anyone tried doing a factory reset after rooting .17, taking the OTA to .26, restoring root on .26 and is able to confirm if root will stick through a factory reset on .26?
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I did a factory reset on .26 and root stuck, you just have to re download superuser app from play store. (this is assuming you saved your root with root keeper)

itzbilly said:
I did a factory reset on .26 and root stuck, you just have to re download superuser app from play store. (this is assuming you saved your root with root keeper)
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Of course I have OTA rootkeeper backing up my root. Thanks for the update.

I used the vipermod to downgrade to .17, then used the sparkyroot to root, and then used OTA Rootkeeper and it worked flawlessly after updating the firmware to .26. Thanks!
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using XDA Premium HD app

KFHD 8.3.0 update broke root! Now what?

I turned on my kids KFHD today and saw a lock screen ad, which I had eliminated when I rooted the device. I went to titanium backup and, sure enough, no root anymore. Voodoo didnt keep it. I used a method on XDA to root in the first place but IDK if it will still work on 8.3.0 (doubt it) and I dont feel like doing a data wipe right now to find out. Does anyone know to regain root on this version? Its only a few hours old and I havent seen anything about it yet.

ecopunk said:
I turned on my kids KFHD today and saw a lock screen ad, which I had eliminated when I rooted the device. I went to titanium backup and, sure enough, no root anymore. Voodoo didnt keep it. I used a method on XDA to root in the first place but IDK if it will still work on 8.3.0 (doubt it) and I dont feel like doing a data wipe right now to find out. Does anyone know to regain root on this version? Its only a few hours old and I havent seen anything about it yet.
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I was able to get it re-rooted, but it took two tries before it finally worked.

You can reflash 8.1.4, and then run Chris/Prokennexusa's OTA-Update-Defeat script to kill the update services. My 8.9 survived Amazon's OTA update and remained on 8.1.4, rooted, with Hashcode's bootloader intact. Chris's defeat script works!
Hashcode reviewed the update the and major change was to plug the security hole that allows us to use an alternate bootloader and flash new operating systems.

Nestaron said:
I was able to get it re-rooted, but it took two tries before it finally worked.
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Using what method? Same as 8.1.4 or something else?
Slimepuppy said:
You can reflash 8.1.4, and then run Chris/Prokennexusa's OTA-Update-Defeat script to kill the update services. My 8.9 survived Amazon's OTA update and remained on 8.1.4, rooted, with Hashcode's bootloader intact. Chris's defeat script works!
Hashcode reviewed the update the and major change was to plug the security hole that allows us to use an alternate bootloader and flash new operating systems.
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Thanks, might have to do that.

I rooted 8.3.0 with the same method I rooted 8.14 with.
It still works, because it's a bug in ICS that hasn't been patched.

Just saw this. I didn't check the version on mine until now. It's on 8.3, and has been rooted since I brought it home on Wednesday. I did it Wednesday night and if it updates overnight it kept root.
If not, it was on 8.3 the whole time.

gunnyman said:
I rooted 8.3.0 with the same method I rooted 8.14 with.
It still works, because it's a bug in ICS that hasn't been patched.
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gsu_golfer said:
Just saw this. I didn't check the version on mine until now. It's on 8.3, and has been rooted since I brought it home on Wednesday. I did it Wednesday night and if it updates overnight it kept root.
If not, it was on 8.3 the whole time.
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Thank you all! I will backup and go again tomorrow or the next dayand post the results

gunnyman said:
I rooted 8.3.0 with the same method I rooted 8.14 with.
It still works, because it's a bug in ICS that hasn't been patched.
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+1 same here

bighead2k said:
+1 same here
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Mine has not worked - I am using bin4ry tool v26. What did you use?

gooseacre said:
Mine has not worked - I am using bin4ry tool v26. What did you use?
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I used bin4ry tool v25, It wasn't rooted, but I can install playstore, go laucher!

Went out of town and forgot to post back here. I did re-root with the original method and it DID work! I backed it up but I was surprised to find that all my data, apps, even passwords, etc were all still there after re-rooting (even after the supposed data restore) and were all working but I had regained root! The only thing missing were the kindle Books selections. Not a bad tradeoff!

gooseacre said:
Mine has not worked - I am using bin4ry tool v26. What did you use?
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haovpi said:
I used bin4ry tool v25, It wasn't rooted, but I can install playstore, go laucher!
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This is what I used on both firmware versions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

no such thing as a root keeper
Not f'realz anyways. I'm on 8.3.1; gotten used to rooting the same way, THAT is nice. I initially had to fiddle w/ADB, windows 8 doesn't initially allow unsigned drivers. There's a proceedure for that. After that was fixed, the b1nary root works like a boss ...
The kindle fire first aid works well for market installation (make sure to install busy box first, b1nary root didn't, and that's easy). OTA blocking works well, I forget what I used. My update to 8.3.1 was intentional
Seems a more stable update. In fact, all the updates seem worth-while: google maps didn't gps track w/1st version, with silk installed couldn't watch amazon vod. A lot of quirks seem to be fixed, google play store and amazon app store seem to be playing well together.
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ecopunk said:
Went out of town and forgot to post back here. I did re-root with the original method and it DID work! I backed it up but I was surprised to find that all my data, apps, even passwords, etc were all still there after re-rooting (even after the supposed data restore) and were all working but I had regained root! The only thing missing were the kindle Books selections. Not a bad tradeoff!
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Hey, fyi when you reroot, go into app settings after and clear data on the Amazon apps like Kindle, Silk, or VOD. My stuff doesn't show up even on the "cloud" if I don't do that. You'll have to redownload media, so that might stink. Not really, imo.

[ROOT] Very Simple E980 root after E98010p update

This is so awesome but I can't post links so....
...wait for it!!!
I can post it on my own web site tho: free-press dot us

I copied this from your site.
How To ROOT the Optimus G Pro E-980
after installing the latest update to E98010p
1. Install the drivers if you have not done so yet from http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-E980 (under Software Update tab)
2. Install this program (Kingo Android Root) from download.com: http://download.cnet.com/Kingo-Android-Root/3000-2094_4-75996768.html
Notes: You get a download.com installer initially. I was offered two programs I would never use so I declined those and got the actual program from the installer. Nothing was forced so don't freak out. The actual program is 22.5mb.
3. Open the Kingo program after install.
4. Put your phone in USB Debugger mode and connect it to your PC.
5. Select "Install PC Software" on your phone popup and let the Kingo program do its job.
6. The program will attempt root in Odin mode at first and fail and will then automatically use the correct mode and succeed.
Once the program completes you will have rooted your LG Optimus G Pro with "SuperSU" installed. Very simple. Next step is to install a Recovery.
I tried to post this on XDA but I don't have 10 posts so I gave up there. I go there often for solutions and new information but rarely post, but people seemed to be struggling with this and I thought I should give something back. Someone with link posting power can repost this to the forum if you want but please give me some credit for finding this on YouTube. Thanks!!!
Sent from my LG-E980 using xda app-developers app

really it was so simple
I just installed it and the program worked as promised, thanks man

Worked for me, now trying it on my Nexus 7 (Flo) ...:good:
**Update**
Nope on the Nexus

I'm gonna take a stab at this and say Freegee will still be required for installing recovery(CWM)?

cougar214 said:
I'm gonna take a stab at this and say Freegee will still be required for installing recovery(CWM)?
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FreeGee will put the lokified version of the recovery on your phone, which is needed since the bootloader is still locked

Can you tell me, or anyone can tell me, why Rom Manager doesn't work? It says it has Loki support but when I try to use it I get the android with the red symbol denoting it can't boot into recovery. I'm just curious.

cougar214 said:
Can you tell me, or anyone can tell me, why Rom Manager doesn't work? It says it has Loki support but when I try to use it I get the android with the red symbol denoting it can't boot into recovery. I'm just curious.
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Not sure....

I've read that Kingo and vroot are malicious root programs that might be sending IMEI info to Chinese servers. Then, supposedly other phones can be set up with your credentials. I don't have any way to verify if the aforementioned is true, but I'm just passing it along...
Maybe a web search of vroot and Kingo are in order.....

If that is true, and I'm not saying it is or isn't, I'm sure a web search on the matter could tell you what to look for. Such as hidden malicious apps installed, etc. It would be a prudent move to check into it but nothing to panic over until and/or unless there is some truth to it. Just my 2 cents on the matter....lol
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Just because you brought it up Andy, I went into all my settings and apps. This method DOES install an app in your phone. I probably should have wrote down the app info before I removed it but I forgot to. it's not rocket science to figure it out on your own though. You see a blue icon with some Chinese writing on it. I went ahead and removed it from my phone just to be safe. But chances are IF this app is sending ANY data to a foreign server, it has done so already because it's been in my phone for a few hours already before I noticed it.
I did read online about the uploading of IMEI numbers but ONLY to build a database from but that feature has since been removed because of the concerns it raised.

Worked fine for my LG Optimus G Pro E980. I also ran Malware Bytes afterwards and found no malware, then I ran CM Security and the only thing I found was an sms fake phishing vulnerability which I am almost sure didn't come from the root process.

So just want to verify on this software is working for E980 10p update? Has anyone else found 10p root method to work without reflashing.? I am almost tempt to hold out on 4.4 OTA update coming for my phone.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app

Doesnt get any easier then kingo lol
2SHAYNEZ

I know that but is it going to work for my E980 I checked out the site and the E980 isn't listed as a phone on its list I'll try it out.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app

Deweywiii said:
I know that but is it going to work for my E980 I checked out the site and the E980 isn't listed as a phone on its list I'll try it out.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Free mobile app
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Lol yes that's what this thread is stating already......I used it took 10 mins to do everything
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Lol yes that's what this thread is stating already......I used it took 10 mins to do everything
2SHAYNEZ
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Alright cool im doing it now. so is freegee working for the bypass of bootloader?

Deweywiii said:
Alright cool im doing it now. so is freegee working for the bypass of bootloader?
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Yeah freegee bypasses and allows you to install cwm that has lokified built in
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Yeah freegee bypasses and allows you to install cwm that has lokified built in
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Ok i have rooted and i have also used freegee. now i just need to back it up and get some roms and have a little fun.

Deweywiii said:
Ok i have rooted and i have also used freegee. now i just need to back it up and get some roms and have a little fun.
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Make sure you read op of each ROM ....installation guides.....good luck
Sent from my C811 4G using xda app-developers app

Any Linux based scripts to get this phone rooted? I don't own a windows PC.

[Q&A]How to root your Samsung Galaxy s6 or s6 Edge

Sorry ~ I got this totally wrong, sorry for the misconfusion.
-Ket

@KetOfficial
You do realize that there are not any Sprint S6 devices listed on that page? Also, that method does not work for 5.1.1...
Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Tried to root with Ping Pong; nervous to try this
Hi,
II was hoping you could help me. I am kind of a nooby. I have rooted several of my phones over the years, but I don't ever flash "custom recovery" or ROMs. I just root so I can refuse the OTA updates and get free hotspot. I've been searching the threads for help, but I don't understand some of the technical jargon that is used on these sites.
I just got the Sprint Galaxy S6. I have followed the directions for rooting with Ping Pong. I have tried both 5.1 and 6. When I use 5.1, I get a message that says SuperUser not installed? Did you install SuperUser before root? When I try to open SuperUser, I get a message that says "SuperUser binary not installed. If you recently upgraded to 5.0 root manually. I have re-installed like some of the posts suggest, but get the same result.
If I use Ping Pong 6, it tells me my device is not supported. ????
My ROM is G920PVU1AOCF
Android Version 5.0.2
I have not installed 5.1, but it has downloaded on my phone. I keep getting a message telling me to install it. Can you please help and advise me? I;m nervous to try your method, because the ping pong method didn't work. Where do I find the samsung drivers to install? Will your method trip Knox? Thanks in advance.

ufgator92 said:
Hi,
II was hoping you could help me. I am kind of a nooby. I have rooted several of my phones over the years, but I don't ever flash "custom recovery" or ROMs. I just root so I can refuse the OTA updates and get free hotspot.
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If hotspot is the only reason you root, you don't need root to have the free hotspot man, there is a thread that gives accurate instructions, if you have your MSL number (easy to get via Sprint chat) and follow the instructions 100% it works, and yes it works on 5.1.1, I was using it a little bit ago at the airport
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Ping Pong panics the kernel so u have to put ur phone in Airplane mode after you've hit download. I forgot to ask, is your kernel build before or after May 15? If after u won't be able to use Ping Pong!

djvoleur said:
@KetOfficial
You do realize that there are not any Sprint S6 devices listed on that page? Also, that method does not work for 5.1.1...
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I sent a PM to the OP.
Honestly the OP is probably just trying to help, but with this specific model not being listed on CF Page he linked.. its misleading.
Someone could flash the wrong variant. Hopefully he sees this and edits his post.
There isn't a specific listing for the Sprint S6 on there for CF Auto Root.
Don't download anything unless it says SM-G920P.
You don't need to use CF Auto Root for Sprint
Theres 2 ways to do it right now on 5.02
1. Tripping Knox - by installing TWRP recovery, then simply a zip of SU within twrp
2. Not tripping knox- Doing PingPong Method
If you are on 5.1 then i suggest monitoring this thread since its updated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/how-to-to-100-stock-root-t3075448
Just a side note for anyone... To hard power off the phone since you cant battery pull.. hold volume down and power for 10 seconds.

boxa72 said:
Ping Pong panics the kernel so u have to put ur phone in Airplane mode after you've hit download. I forgot to ask, is your kernel build before or after May 15? If after u won't be able to use Ping Pong!
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Under Kernel version it reads:
Sun Mar 29 20:59:58 KST 2015
So, it should work if I put my phone in airplane mode? After I download apk and before I install it?
I tired of this constant reminder to install update!
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scott_0 said:
If hotspot is the only reason you root, you don't need root to have the free hotspot man, there is a thread that gives accurate instructions, if you have your MSL number (easy to get via Sprint chat) and follow the instructions 100% it works, and yes it works on 5.1.1, I was using it a little bit ago at the airport
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Wow! Thanks! Any chance you have link to thread? Is it specific to sprint galaxy s6 if I do a search?

ufgator92 said:
Wow! Thanks! Any chance you have link to thread? Is it specific to sprint galaxy s6 if I do a search?
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here you go man, just get your MSL from Sprint chat, it works, I actually used it last night at the airport
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3048163
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Since The OP has redacted his original post.......... Best to Close
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ZVI OTA update.zip

ZVI OTA update.zip:
ZVG/ZVH/ZVI
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3PZ1zdHskcHcUpaTUdlTlZoTkE&usp=sharing

sim unlock
Is there the same way to unlock sim and get sudo right?

If possible could someone post a download link that doesn't require signing up for a Baidu account.

hotbbq said:
If possible could someone post a download link that doesn't require signing up for a Baidu account.
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Agreed, and it would be icing on top if we could get the direct Google OTA link!

rocket321 said:
Agreed, and it would be icing on top if we could get the direct Google OTA link!
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someone pls?!?!? i still not got the update

hotbbq said:
If possible could someone post a download link that doesn't require signing up for a Baidu account.
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https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3PZ1zdHskcHcUpaTUdlTlZoTkE&usp=sharing

Can someone help me? I can't root my phone at ZVI

can someone confirm if the root its still working on zvi?

Tried to root ZVI using wetbiker's root method posted in the ZVH thread, but doesn't work unfortunately

beezar said:
Tried to root ZVI using wetbiker's root method posted in the ZVH thread, but doesn't work unfortunately
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I tried for a day, a variety of approaches can not root zvi.

linyincsz said:
I tried for a day, a variety of approaches can not root zvi.
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well i think i'll wait till someone manage to root zvi .. XD

just received the ZVI update this morning. On one hand, I guess I should be pleased that LG cares just enough to keep updating this old device with security improvements and updates. After Toting back to ZVE and updating to ZVH, my GPS seems to be working finally. Was flaky to non functional since I got it(refurb from Freedompop) on ZVG.
However, it;s a pain in the butt to restore the firmware back to ZVE and lose root.
Please let us know if you figure out how to get root back on ZVI and thanks again
Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the OTA update nag message or prevent the download of the update.zip file? Is there an APK I can freeze using Titanium Backup? Most annoying thing about the OTA update is that it doesn;t seem to care if you are on wifi or mobile data when it downloads/redownloads(which it will do infinitely).

It seems that ZVI non-rootable for now Shame! Security fix from 01-11-2015, so they fix holes in system = no-root. Back to ZVH, or cm13...

andriyxl said:
Is there the same way to unlock sim and get sudo right?
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you root zvi?

Sorry to hear all of you weren't able to achieve root with the new update using the older method. I'm glad I stopped by here to do some reading before I updated. I was going to TOT back this weekend and take ZVI. Root is a must since I use the hotspot mod so ZVI is gonna hate to wait.
Hopefully someone will figure out a way around the newest security patch soon.

Need a little help disabling the ZVI OTA notification. I've tried several older methods but none have worked. I've selected the install later option but as you all know, the notification persists in the drop down menu. If possible, I would like to do away with it entirely until a method of rooting ZVI is created. Any info on disabling the notification would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Biker

linyincsz said:
you root zvi?
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I tried. One root click ot something like that did not work.

astherion said:
It seems that ZVI non-rootable for now Shame! Security fix from 01-11-2015, so they fix holes in system = no-root. Back to ZVH, or cm13...
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How's CM13 running for you? Pros & cons?

wetbiker7 said:
Need a little help disabling the ZVI OTA notification. I've tried several older methods but none have worked. I've selected the install later option but as you all know, the notification persists in the drop down menu. If possible, I would like to do away with it entirely until a method of rooting ZVI is created. Any info on disabling the notification would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Biker
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I had to disable notifications from Google Services Framework by long clicking the system update notification then clicking info and that did it.

beezar said:
I had to disable notifications from Google Services Framework by long clicking the system update notification then clicking info and that did it.
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Thanks. I used that method with my 1st Android phone using the Autostarts app. I just flashed CM12.1. I'll give it a try when I restore stock.