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Hi,
I made the mistake of upgarading to 1.83 =(
now i cant even temproot with visionary+
anyone help me out?
also, i have lots of apps installed, some which are games i have hours of progress in. is there any way i can get my root back ? other than downgrade?
and if downgrade is the only option, can i do it without even temproot? and how can i restore my apps alongwith their data ?
its a lot of questions, but i thought this is the best place for it =)
You are one of the first ones with 1.83 who want to downgrade, could you try my downgrade guide? You can find a link to it in the sticky roll up thread. It should work.
well i wouldnt want to downgrade, only thing is i cant root it. previously i was rooted with visionary (upto about 5 days ago when i made the stupid mistake). Is their an alternate method to root which works on 1.83 that i am not aware of ? (as you said i am the first one with 1.83 asking for it)
I already have your downgrade guide almost memorized, all the tools are downloaded etc. but i would appreciate if you could help me answer the remaining questions regarding apps and app data (game progress mainly)
there is mybackup pro, but it only takes apk+data if you are rooted. any ideas even just to point me in the right direction would be much appreciated. done a lot of research but still stumped =(
fahdrb said:
well i wouldnt want to downgrade, only thing is i cant root it. previously i was rooted with visionary (upto about 5 days ago when i made the stupid mistake). Is their an alternate method to root which works on 1.83 that i am not aware of ? (as you said i am the first one with 1.83 asking for it)
I already have your downgrade guide almost memorized, all the tools are downloaded etc. but i would appreciate if you could help me answer the remaining questions regarding apps and app data (game progress mainly)
there is mybackup pro, but it only takes apk+data if you are rooted. any ideas even just to point me in the right direction would be much appreciated. done a lot of research but still stumped =(
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No, there is no way to root any of the latest firmwares, as things stand there is, as far as i know, no one working on root exploits on the latest firmwares because there is a straight forward method to downgrade. As regarding backup solutions i can't help you I'm afraid as I have root.
I know only my backup pro for backuping non-rooted phones. And that is right, there is no method to properly root new builds, you need to downgrade first.
I'm a brand new user to my new HTC Wildfire S and even though I have searched and come across many threads on numerous websites, the language, terms and discussions seem to confuse me. Hopefully here I can possibly find an answer to my question.
I live in Chongqing China. A city in the mainland of China - therefore subject to all the firewalls and bans on international media, news, content, etc. I think Google has exited the market as well. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other "Western" outlets are also blocked. Nonetheless, I'm able to use a VPN on my computer to access these.
Now to my real issue...
I recently bought and HTC Wildfire S with the model number HTC A510e. It is running on Androir 2.3.3. and has HTC Sense version 2.1.
My carrier is China Mobile. I have a normal data package with allows me to text, browse the "internet" and use other Chinese applications. The problem is that I don't have Market. I've tried download the .apk and it doesn't work. I don't know how to "root" my phone (unlock?).
I simply want to be able to get access to Market! I have HTC Marketplace but it is garbage and littered with Chinese applications. I've tried numerous different .apk files called Market but none of them seem to work. I even installed my VPN to my phone and still, I can't access websites like Facebook and YouTube from my phone.
I think my only option is to "root" my phone. I don't know what rooting is or the consequences and if I can do it. I found a bunch of videos on YouTube by a group called 'unrevoked'. Does anyone know if I can follow them or what?
The bottom line is that I just want the Market.apk so I can download some "Western" applications and use them. I don't even have Maps... it's some Chinese application which can't be changed to English.
Any help, ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!
It sounds like your best bet would be to 'debrand' your phone to a WWE (worldwide english) version, which has all the regular applications installed. See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142529
Thanks a lot. I read through it but unfortunately, I don't understand a lot of what they are discussing. I need it in laments terms... can you help me out?
We can give it a shot...
At what point are you getting stuck?
I haven't even started. All I have is my mobile phone and the card inside it... I'm assuming I should follow those steps to make it a GoldCard or whatever?
Hello compatriot, Your english is GOOD.
yet, their is not a good way to "root" the s-on phone. Please wait, the root methond is coming out.
Follow the steps in http://android.modaco.com/topic/305672-creating-a-goldcard/ first to create the Goldcard (this is just a fancy name for a sd-card that has a zip file on it that will allow you to flash a wider selection of signed ROM's - including older versions than what you might currently be running).
Once you have the 'Goldcard' ready, it is in fact a matter of following the steps in the thread I linked to earlier.
Rex_D_W said:
Hello compatriot, Your english is GOOD.
yet, their is not a good way to "root" the s-on phone. Please wait, the root methond is coming out.
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There is no need for Backstrom to root his phone; debranding can be done without root.
Also, what root method would there be coming out soon? Are the people of xda.cn working on some alternative to AlphaRevx?
isn't the htc going to unlock the bootloader by august or september? then that means s-off can root.
jikantaru said:
isn't the htc going to unlock the bootloader by august or september? then that means s-off can root.
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There is no way of knowing that for sure. Now stop derailing the thread.
Debranding from TMobile version to euro is possible with goldcard ?
Sorry I've been busy. I'll get back to you soon! And thanks for offering to help me out!
Hello,
Navigating around I have found one rooting method for the N1.
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Cannot play with it since until Mid April I will not have an N1. Hope that more people in XDA get this tablet to start working with it.
That site looks quite scammy to me. Please dont post links that you have not verified that they work.
syddd said:
That site looks quite scammy to me. Please dont post links that you have not verified that they work.
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That POST just says to use Root Genius to provide root. If you search Root Genius on XDA you will see that it has been successfully used on other devices. Don't know if it has been really tested, maybe it even is scammy. However, it is a first step that I will try whenever I have my hands on one N1.
It is just the only place ive found with information on just rooting the N1. Hope there are some more as more people tests the tablet.
That site is an auto generated linkbait. They just enter that phones name and generate hundreds of loookalike pages. Root genius looks scammy too, likely it's a few root apps like Towelroot packaged with some malware. Try to download root genius from its official site with Chrome, it will block the site because its marked malicious. If there is really a root method it will not appear on some no name site, it will be on a high traffic forum like this.
Read the Chinese forums they are waiting for root too. ( https://translate.google.com/transl...gfan.com/forum-1616-1.html&edit-text=&act=url )
I tried this method some weeks ago (with Root Genius) and IT DOES NOT WORK.
Please, don't post this links without check before.
Also I've tested Kingo Root, it does not work either.
Hello,
I have an LG G3 AS990 (Ntelos). I would like to root and flash a different ROM, but am having trouble finding my variant as Ntelos is a smaller carrier. Does anyone have any advice on compatibility between any other variants? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I've continued to search, but haven't found anything. Just hoping someone may have some information.
Same Boat
Snakemanc6 said:
I've continued to search, but haven't found anything. Just hoping someone may have some information.
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I've been researching this as well. You could try finding the beta version of CM for Sprint's LS990. I would try it just for the fun of it, but I'm nervous that I don't have the stock rom for AS990 to revert back to. I have my system backed up, but I'm not comfortable enough to rely on that to save my phone if I brick it trying to install CM.
Bump. I have the same problem here, except that mine got pushed an OTA patch that prevents stump and others. So far no firmware I have found is compatible with this device to even downgrade in order to root in the first place. If anyone has succeeded with as990 NTelos please help.
Bumping the necro in hopes of support. XD my software says as99020a but the writing on the back under the cover says us990... So I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do especially since I can't even find a place to download the firmware for manual updates.. Etc. :-[ Damn ntelos
AS990 Recovery?
Has anyone found a recovery that works with the AS990?
I have an option
I've posted a way to use TWRP and ROMs for the LS990 on the LG G3 subreddit, I need 10 helpful posts before I can post it here because I have a few xda posts and downloads linked.
AS990 experience
Hi all,
I have tried different roms on my as990 (Carolina West Wireless) by using the method on reddit (HERE) and everything works just a few things to keep in mind
To get your sim to work on a custom rom you may need to change the build.prop ro.build.target_operator=, and ro.afwdata.LGfeatureset=
Take note of these settings before you try to reflash the phone. If you change one, change both if applicable.
Remember to backup your old build.prop
Backup all apns before you start using method found (HERE)
Backup build.prop
Oh and did I mention backup build.prop
The restore files can be found (HERE) and use the guide found (HERE) replacing the files mentioned with the ones in the post. If you use this method to restore you phone, the build.prop from the reddit post will not work so use the old build.prop that I'm sure by now you have backed up or you will have to get the custom .dll file elsewhere to restore.
For all who have taken the ota update, the restore method works for that too
Your carrier files are automatically restored if you use the firmware in the above post. That is to say they were for me but if anyone else test this
no guarantees but it did work flawlessly for me.
Also I am currently working on a recovery for AS990 if anyone has any ideas feel free to chime in
A couple of side notes
The method by tybskinner may also work if you flash to US990 as well, but I have not tried this yet. To do so you would need the custom .dll or the build.prop for US990
Users have reported that SIM unlock is possible by changing the the build.prop ro.build.target_operator= to global or open however I have not tried this yet
If anyone has a method to change the PRL on the device please let me know I have tried several options but no method I have tried will allow the PRL to stick
P.S. not trying to steal your thunder tybskinner just making it easier for people to find the links
Thanks for the info guys. At this point I'm having issues just trying to root the thing. Lost root with Lollipop, and for some reason I cant seem to regain it. Oh well. The price you often pay for having a smaller carrier (I actually work for nTelos, so its my work provided device).
Thanks again. I hope you guys are able to get yours setup the way you like. :good:
Snakemanc6 said:
Thanks for the info guys. At this point I'm having issues just trying to root the thing. Lost root with Lollipop, and for some reason I cant seem to regain it. Oh well. The price you often pay for having a smaller carrier (I actually work for nTelos, so its my work provided device).
Thanks again. I hope you guys are able to get yours setup the way you like. :good:
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Currently there is no root method for the AS990 device on the newest ROM however if you follow the guide posted you can downgrade to the previous version and go from there.
Have a look here...I found a way around the whole super secure as990 crap
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/help/how-to-as990-custom-recovery-roms-t3216133
It may seem like a bit much but it works like a champ!
HI
bobo040 said:
bump. I have the same problem here, except that mine got pushed an ota patch that prevents stump and others. So far no firmware i have found is compatible with this device to even downgrade in order to root in the first place. If anyone has succeeded with as990 ntelos please help.
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you need to download iroot on your computer then connect your phone on the portable usb outlet make shure your phone is debbugged then open iroot it will read your phone wait wor a while and you are golden
yorimoto1987 said:
you need to download iroot on your computer then connect your phone on the portable usb outlet make shure your phone is debbugged then open iroot it will read your phone wait wor a while and you are golden
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You can still use the method in this post to downgrade.
hi need help
thjubeck said:
Hi all,
I have tried different roms on my as990 (Carolina West Wireless) by using the method on reddit (HERE) and everything works just a few things to keep in mind
To get your sim to work on a custom rom you may need to change the build.prop ro.build.target_operator=, and ro.afwdata.LGfeatureset=
Take note of these settings before you try to reflash the phone. If you change one, change both if applicable.
Remember to backup your old build.prop
Backup all apns before you start using method found (HERE)
Backup build.prop
Oh and did I mention backup build.prop
The restore files can be found (HERE) and use the guide found (HERE) replacing the files mentioned with the ones in the post. If you use this method to restore you phone, the build.prop from the reddit post will not work so use the old build.prop that I'm sure by now you have backed up or you will have to get the custom .dll file elsewhere to restore.
For all who have taken the ota update, the restore method works for that too
Your carrier files are automatically restored if you use the firmware in the above post. That is to say they were for me but if anyone else test this
no guarantees but it did work flawlessly for me.
Also I am currently working on a recovery for AS990 if anyone has any ideas feel free to chime in
A couple of side notes
The method by tybskinner may also work if you flash to US990 as well, but I have not tried this yet. To do so you would need the custom .dll or the build.prop for US990
Users have reported that SIM unlock is possible by changing the the build.prop ro.build.target_operator= to global or open however I have not tried this yet
If anyone has a method to change the PRL on the device please let me know I have tried several options but no method I have tried will allow the PRL to stick
P.S. not trying to steal your thunder tybskinner just making it easier for people to find the links
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Iam actually stuck in the in blue screen and a red number 2 factory status everytime i turn on my phone it says miniOS icant actually find any stock firmware for my lg g3 as990 it really does sucks doe becouse i had a lot of stuff in my phone that really needed but if you can help i will be really regretful ive been trying for a weak now
yorimoto1987 said:
Iam actually stuck in the in blue screen and a red number 2 factory status everytime i turn on my phone it says miniOS icant actually find any stock firmware for my lg g3 as990 it really does sucks doe becouse i had a lot of stuff in my phone that really needed but if you can help i will be really regretful ive been trying for a weak now
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You need to hold the power button and press normal boot
The as990 stock rom is http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/lg-g3-as990-firmware-as99010a-t3183928
Hi there,
A while back I updated my already rooted Z1C to the newest firmware 14.6.A.1..236 via PC Companion. I thought it was just a minor update so I did not think of losing my root access
As far as I know all I can do now in order to get back my lovely root privileges is by going back to Kitkat, install Dualboot Recovery, put my pre rooted Android on my phone and flash it.
So here is my question:
Is there any fancy way of doing this more directly? I would much prefer not having to fiddling around with backups, which may or may not restore all my data...
I would also be interested in why I can't just flash the flashable.zip directly onto my phone using Flashtool or similar. As an IT student I would really like to learn this kind of stuff
Thanks in advance!
Znert said:
So here is my question:
Is there any fancy way of doing this more directly? I would much prefer not having to fiddling around with backups, which may or may not restore all my data...
)
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You can get root with KingRoot app and then you can change it to SuperSu with this guide:
Code:
www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
(I know that the guide is somewhere in XDA, but can't find it.) I have tested the procedure and for me it worked.
foguh said:
You can get root with KingRoot app and then you can change it to SuperSu with this guide:
Code:
www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
(I know that the guide is somewhere in XDA, but can't find it.) I have tested the procedure and for me it worked.
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Thanks for your fast reply. However, after googling the App while the download was still going I found several articles which found the App not trustworthy. Trying to download the App from their site directly even gave my a very clear warning. So I'd rather use something else :/
I think the best reasons against the App can be found here:
https://www.quora.com/Is-KingRoot-the-one-tap-Chinese-rooting-app-legit-and-safe
If, however, a more experienced and credible user (sorry foguh, this is nothing personal ) can recommend the App as well, I might give it a shot...
Znert said:
If, however, a more experienced and credible user (sorry foguh, this is nothing personal ) can recommend the App as well, I might give it a shot...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
There are 381 pages about KingRoot, I am not entirely sure is it only about people begging for specific root methods, but I believe there could be some convincing posts about it. And I don't trust KingRoot that much myself, that is why I included the post how to replace KingRoot with SuperSu.
Nothing taken personally though, just trying to provide solution for you, which worked for me
I am still unsure of the App but as it seems to be the easiest option I installed it and rooted my phone with it.
Everything went quite smoothly. One thing I really didn't like however is the required internet connection during rooting. Normally this tells me immediately that its fetching some malware and I get my hands off...
Of course I also immediately replaced their App with SuperSU but I am still worried it might placed more on my phone than it claims.... Let's hope for the best
Anyhow, thanks a lot to you foguh! It's really nice to get so quick and helpful responses and I appreciate the effort
Have a nice day/evening/morning/night/...
Znert said:
One thing I really didn't like however is the required internet connection during rooting. Normally this tells me immediately that its fetching some malware and I get my hands off...
but I am still worried it might placed more on my phone than it claims....
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Glad I could help!
As far as I am aware, the internet connection during rooting process is for fetching the correct root method for the phone (and that damn Purify app.)
But if you are worried that there could be some other leftovers, you can monitor the network traffic of your phone to be 100% sure. And of course go through the files manually. (Personally, I haven't bothered to do it, I trust people too much)
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