Hello everyone, recently i bought my first Android phone the Sony Xperia M. I always had Apple phones and i was very acquainted with Jailbreaking and all that stuff. I found out that Android had a similar process call rooting but i didn´t know what method is the best for my phone.
First of all my Xperia M model is C1904, Android 4.1.2 and firmware 15.1.C.2.8
So long story short, how can i root my phone, and what is the best way to do it?
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Try this but follow instructions closely http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
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Try this but follow instructions closely http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174
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Thanks for the help, i have some questions, can i let my phone on half root? I dont think i need to edit system files and can i use a newer version of framaroot?
You can't really do anything with half root it just puts it on but you can't edit anything without it rebooting, and yes you can its just the one I was given so I shared it
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You can't really do anything with half root it just puts it on but you can't edit anything without it rebooting, and yes you can its just the one I was given so I shared it
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Nice, i succesfully rooted my phone now what ROMS and root apps can my Xperia M use?
Any Rom on here just read installation guide fully in the Rom threads and root apps look on playstore search 'root' you'll not be able to overclock the cpu as you need a custom kernel to do that which there are a couple on here
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Forgot to mention you need to check to see if you can unlock your bootloader open up dialler and put in *#*#7378423#*#* then go thru to find rooting status bootloader unlock allowed = will either say yes or no. If it says yes then you can if it says no then you can't at the moment. Bootloader has to be unlocked to flash custom kernels and roms at the moment
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Any Rom on here just read installation guide fully in the Rom threads and root apps look on playstore search 'root' you'll not be able to overclock the cpu as you need a custom kernel to do that which there are a couple on here
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Forgot to mention you need to check to see if you can unlock your bootloader open up dialler and put in *#*#7378423#*#* then go thru to find rooting status bootloader unlock allowed = will either say yes or no. If it says yes then you can if it says no then you can't at the moment. Bootloader has to be unlocked to flash custom kernels and roms at the moment
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Yes, i have bootloader activated and one more thing, theres a way that i can install apps and games directly to my SD without partioning?
There is look for guides to swap memory over
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It has been confirmed months ago that it works but there's more than just using framaroot as that only half roots the Xperia M here is a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2457174 follow very closely
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Disregard the edit post above replied to wrong thread :banghead:
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BigBossCR said:
Yes, i have bootloader activated and one more thing, theres a way that i can install apps and games directly to my SD without partioning?
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What is boot loader activated?
You need to unlock it first, there s a official way from Sony and also lots of threads are here how to unlock it go through it
I think you are new to android,before you do anything, take backup,download flashtool,and latest firmware ftf file.
And another thing,rooting is not similar to jailbreak,apple won't allow you to do anything on your phone even after jailbreak which android does.
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Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock allowed:Yes
In the service status. And i full rooted my device in the end so i have no problem with nothing i think.
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What kind of benefits do I gain once I root my at&t xperia play 4g? I want to know before i actually root it
Main reasons i like to root are to install an adblocker, get rid of bloat apps idon't care about and to overclock(once you unlock the bootloader and install a kernel). Also it allows you to use things like titanium backup to make backups which are handy.
Finally, it's just fun. It's nice to know how to do it and know you have control of your own phone.
Is it possible at all to overclock on stock ROM as I have seen some paid apps which overclock and wondered if it would work
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Is it possible at all to overclock on stock ROM as I have seen some paid apps which overclock and wondered if it would work
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Stock rom? Yes. Stock kernel? No. You need an unlocked bootloader to overclock the Play. End of story
Thanks, do you know if there's a free way to overclock on stock ROM?
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@OP, this might be helpful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815810
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KindaUndisputed said:
Thanks, do you know if there's a free way to overclock on stock ROM?
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@OP, this might be helpful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815810
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If you can find a free way to unlock your bootloader, then yes. Otherwise, again, no.
How to root SE Xperia Play
Evo_Shift said:
Main reasons i like to root are to install an adblocker, get rid of bloat apps idon't care about and to overclock(once you unlock the bootloader and install a kernel). Also it allows you to use things like titanium backup to make backups which are handy.
Finally, it's just fun. It's nice to know how to do it and know you have control of your own phone.
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Do you know how to root the SE version of Xperia Play, R800i, 2.3.4, .42 ? Please reply, and please do a tutorial!
Silent_Orchestra said:
Do you know how to root the SE version of Xperia Play, R800i, 2.3.4, .42 ? Please reply, and please do a tutorial!
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This thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1863804
Should help. From about page 2 onwards. The guy who rooted in that thread is a noob so I doubt you'll need more help than him...
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Hi guys
I've just purchased this phone so have just come over from the EVO 3D section. I've actually had 5 HTC handsets in a row before this (stretching back to the WinMo days) and tbh I'm finding some things confusing since I was so used to HTC.
Basically, because of those idiots at Sky, who made it so the SkyGO app won't work unless you are unrooted, I'm considering removing root from my phone in order to use the app. I've tried looking but I'm getting confused because of all the different variants of this handset. So I was wondering if someone can tell me how to go about rooting a N7105 model which was purchased in the UK, and where the find the necessary stock firmware?
Thank you in advanced
Just find a stock firmware for your device and flash it via odin.. and it will unroot.. make sure to follow the instructions in flashing a new rom
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You can find it here.. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/... just type you device model in the search box.. then look for the firmware you want
ex. ( GT-N7105United Kingdom (EE)2012 SeptemberAndroid 4.1.1 N7105XXALIJ ) if this is what you want download the pda data and flash it using odin..
I guess you know how to do this part right?? If no I can still give you a hand ..
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gabamoner said:
Just find a stock firmware for your device and flash it via odin.. and it will unroot.. make sure to follow the instructions in flashing a new rom
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You can find it here.. http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/... just type you device model in the search box.. then look for the firmware you want
ex. ( GT-N7105United Kingdom (EE)2012 SeptemberAndroid 4.1.1 N7105XXALIJ ) if this is what you want download the pda data and flash it using odin..
I guess you know how to do this part right?? If no I can still give you a hand ..
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Hi
Thanks for the help mate. I've only just started using odin since I switched to Samsung. The one thing I could use help with is how to extract a .tar from a zip file?
Cheers
Sorry for the late reply mate..I guess 7zip can do it.. you can download it from filehippo.com or if you have winrar installed in your pc you can use it
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Sorry for the late reply mate..I guess 7zip can do it.. you can download it from filehippo.com or if you have winrar installed in your pc you can use it
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Thanks
I have winrar but couldn't find out how to do it? Am I missing something really simple? Just couldn't find the tar file to extract, and I'm baffled.
Simple way: Open SuperSU/Superuser app, click Full Unroot
Oh yeah I forgot haha you can do full unroot just go to super su and settings then full unroot ..hehe
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Simple way: Open SuperSU/Superuser app, click Full Unroot
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Thanks mate.. im miss guided cause he is looking for the firmware in his last statement that is why I forgot that the issue is to unroot lol...
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Will I be able to get back root if I update to the latest stock ROM?
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Will I be able to get back root if I update to the latest stock ROM?
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Yup there is root for 4.1.2 ... http://m.ibtimes.co.uk/root-galaxy-note2-n7100-android412-jellybean-xxdll4-417784.html ... just check your version .. you can google it if your version is not compatible..
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Yup there is root for 4.1.2 ... http://m.ibtimes.co.uk/root-galaxy-note2-n7100-android412-jellybean-xxdll4-417784.html ... just check your version .. you can google it if your version is not compatible..
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Thanks
I have an LTE version though, so I'm not sure your link will work with the N7105 version.
Is there a way to unlocking the LTE Galaxy note 2 GT_N7105
I have been looking for ours now and i cant find a solution. I am currently locked to three ( UK network) and i am desperately trying to unlock it for my EE sim. I cant ring three cause of the sim and i dont want to pay ( shouldnt have to since the other note 2's can be done for free) PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock
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Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spocky.galaxsimunlock
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Its not supported apparently. Thats a bummer
Downgrade to 4.1.1 and search for free note 2 unlock instructions in the forum
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I have an n7105 and I used this method to unlock mine from ee to three lol
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thedadio said:
Downgrade to 4.1.1 and search for free note 2 unlock instructions in the forum
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I have an n7105 and I used this method to unlock mine from ee to three lol
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i cant downgrade. i cant find a rom for version 4.1.1
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i cant downgrade. i cant find a rom for version 4.1.1
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tons of 4.1.1 rom but be care ful as they are prone to sds and i am not sure if it can be unlock that way http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849
and instruction to do so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
but it can be unlock from here http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/ 15euros if its suits you
shhbz said:
tons of 4.1.1 rom but be care ful as they are prone to sds and i am not sure if it can be unlock that way http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032849
and instruction to do so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982
but it can be unlock from here http://www.sammobile.com/unlock/ 15euros if its suits you
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I unlocked it in the end. I installed EE's varient of the 4.1.1 rom using odin unlocked it via the hidden menu then updated.
SAMVREMIX said:
I unlocked it in the end. I installed EE's varient of the 4.1.1 rom using odin unlocked it via the hidden menu then updated.
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great :good: u did the right thing better keep efs safe
Hello, I have 4.4.2 m919
Baseband version: nb4
I want to downgrade to 4.2.2 and then unlock this device. Can anyone help me with some instructions? Thanks.
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Hello, I have 4.4.2 m919
Baseband version: nb4
I want to downgrade to 4.2.2 and then unlock this device. Can anyone help me with some instructions? Thanks.
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I'm sorry to tell you this but if you are on the stock nb4 you cannot downgrade. Trying to downgrade will brick your phone. Did you take the OTA 4.4? How did you get 4.4?
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mrzhadow said:
I'm sorry to tell you this but if you are on the stock nb4 you cannot downgrade. Trying to downgrade will brick your phone. Did you take the OTA 4.4? How did you get 4.4?
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Thanks for response. I don;t know, I bought it with 4.4.2 it was stock. So, I have no chance to sim unlock this device?
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Thanks for response. I don;t know, I bought it with 4.4.2 it was stock. So, I have no chance to sim unlock this device?
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I'm not sure if you can unlock with this method if you are on 4.4 it doesn't say. It only says you need to be on stock and its confirmed working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
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Its probably for MDL only. I will look into it.
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Have you called T-Mobile and asked them how to Sim unlock?
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mrzhadow said:
I'm not sure if you can unlock with this method if you are on 4.4 it doesn't say. It only says you need to be on stock and its confirmed working.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283068
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Its probably for MDL only. I will look into it.
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Have you called T-Mobile and asked them how to Sim unlock?
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Yes, unfortunately this method doesn;t work for my device..
No, I haven't contacted them, I'm overseas..
I don't think there is a way to unlock NB4 at the moment.. Only thing you can do is wait, or buy an unlock code
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I don't think there is a way to unlock NB4 at the moment.. Only thing you can do is wait, or buy an unlock code
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Agreed
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mrzhadow said:
I'm sorry to tell you this but if you are on the stock nb4 you cannot downgrade. Trying to downgrade will brick your phone. Did you take the OTA 4.4? How did you get 4.4?
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I don't think there is a way to unlock NB4 at the moment.. Only thing you can do is wait, or buy an unlock code
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This is technically incorrect information. While one may not officially be able to downgrade (first of all using Odin to flash the mdl tar file will not brick your device, simply reports a failed status) you can still root the device install a custom recovery and flash any of the 4.2.2 ROMs found in the development section.
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elesbb said:
This is technically incorrect information. While one may not officially be able to downgrade (first of all using Odin to flash the mdl tar file will not brick your device, simply reports a failed status) you can still root the device install a custom recovery and flash any of the 4.2.2 ROMs found in the development section.
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Yes you can flash 4.2 jelly bean custom ROMs but that doesn't help his problem. He needs to sim unlock and at the moment we only have 1 guide for stock 4.2 and nothing newer.
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mrzhadow said:
Yes you can flash 4.2 jelly bean custom ROMs but that doesn't help his problem. He needs to sim unlock and at the moment we only have 1 guide for stock 4.2 and nothing newer.
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you can still SIM unlock if you flash a custom 4.2.2 ROM. Also, you can simply flash the MK2 modem through Odin (there is a thread explaining how to SIM unlock on NB4 firmware) and then use the commands from there.
elesbb said:
you can still SIM unlock if you flash a custom 4.2.2 ROM. Also, you can simply flash the MK2 modem through Odin (there is a thread explaining how to SIM unlock on NB4 firmware) and then use the commands from there.
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Can you give me a link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654058
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elesbb said:
you can still SIM unlock if you flash a custom 4.2.2 ROM. Also, you can simply flash the MK2 modem through Odin (there is a thread explaining how to SIM unlock on NB4 firmware) and then use the commands from there.
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Thank you for clarifying that. I have been looking pretty hard and can't seem to find a thread with instructions. Would you be kind and provide a link so we can benefit from this information? Than you very much! Your knowledge is greatly appreciated!!
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Android_Monsters said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2654058
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Good find but it's not confirmed working on 4.4. It barely confirmed working at all. I much rather keep my phone working than to have a $600 paper weight.
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delete thread!
1click root for 4.4.2 ROM?
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I have tested on my phone and seems its working. I am not sure whats happening when there is active Sony ric service (I have disabled them since already have chargemon replaced). Simple install apk and run root, device will reboot. After booting your phone, establish adb shell connection and type "su", if you get root than probably everything is working! If you get root but can not get system rw than probably tool is not enought for us since sony ric service need to be killed (we need kernel module hack for that)... let me know! If some one found source code of the tool let me know!
Don t work for me
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Anyone
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Not working for me also.
So jm sad !
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Munjeni please make à tuto step by step
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Munjeni please make à tuto step by step
J M on 757 bootlooder locked and not root of course !
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Doesn't seem to work here either... It just makes the phone unresponsive after a while.
Doesn't seem to work on stock 757 build... According to logcat mount rw step fails immediately after rain button is clicked but the app keeps running and will eventually reboot phone after some time...
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didn't work on 757
pc did restart ,., on adb shell, at su command ,., su not found.,.,,
Hmm where is ric service started? In ramdisk?
If yes we need to use this exploit to get root, stop ric service and then mount system.
What is the ric service actually doing? Does it just prevent the system partition to get mounted?
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Pretty sure the app can successfully get root but on Sony devices there is still RIC security which disallows write access to /system partition. So currently it's pretty much useless for us unless someone finds an exploit to disable RIC security.
zxz0O0 said:
Pretty sure the app can successfully get root but on Sony devices there is still RIC security which disallows write access to /system partition. So currently it's pretty much useless for us unless someone finds an exploit to disable RIC security.
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CoolDevelopment said:
Hmm where is ric service started? In ramdisk?
If yes we need to use this exploit to get root, stop ric service and then mount system.
What is the ric service actually doing? Does it just prevent the system partition to get mounted?
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Not sure but can this be used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...b-definitive-root-remount-reboot-fix-t2317432
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Not sure but can this be used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...b-definitive-root-remount-reboot-fix-t2317432
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Thanks. Maybe i will find time today to try some things out
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Everything important of the app is inside libexploit.so. Basically it copies all the necessary files for SuperSU (which are also bundled inside libexploit.so) after running the exploit.
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Not sure but can this be used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...b-definitive-root-remount-reboot-fix-t2317432
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Well to try it someone needs to do the following:
1. Go to recovery and wipe /system
2. Install system flashable zip without dualrecovery bundled (maybe some of my old files or make a custom)
3. Install SuperSU flashable zip
4. Try file from link (not the flashable)
+ need to have locked bootloader.
I might try it after work.
@munjeni maybe you can edit the thread title to something like "[Discussion] Porting new root exploit"
Bad news guys, tried remountrebootfix but it can't mount root filesystem as rw. I also tried the exploit from Z2 section but no chance since we don't have kmem device
Guess geohot's exploit can only be useful to backup TA partition.
zxz0O0 said:
Bad news guys, tried remountrebootfix but it can't mount root filesystem as rw. I also tried the exploit from Z2 section but no chance since we don't have kmem device
Guess geohot's exploit can only be useful to backup TA partition.
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It seems that in z1s thread there is a similar discussion taking place, hopefully we can apply their findings to z1c as well.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2644946
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It seems that in z1s thread there is a similar discussion taking place, hopefully we can apply their findings to z1c as well.
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2644946
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Did anyone on locked bootloader and no root try this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53407127&postcount=1004
There might be a good chance it will work. I will look into porting geohot's app, I have an idea
Is it work ?
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Post the. Apk please and explain how do
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g27 said:
Is it work ?
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Post the. Apk please and explain how do
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Do you have locked bootloader and no root? I need someone to test.
Yes
My bootlooder is locked
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And of course j didn t have root
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