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)
The easiest way to say "Thanks!" is to hit the button below!
I just managed to get this device from someone the other day. Having been an iphone 5c user for a while, going to a 5c after my last frustrating and horrible android experience with an HTC inspire device, I am back on android for the storage expansion so that I can play emulator games- only to find myself pulling my hair out ONCE AGAIN after all the numerous conflicting advice/ threads/tutorials out here which I have countless wasted hours on already. I don't have time to read through tutorials promising a downgrade from lollipop to kit kat, in hopes of a root so I can pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my device... constantly stuck on odin failing and what have you, so just give it to me dry and clean. Please help as this is extremely frustrating and annoying.
Can I or can I not root this device? if so How? ( please provide detailed instructions as i don't know what the lingo is around here) If not i'm putting this thing right back on craigslist where I got it from. I am running 5.0.1
All I want to do is pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my note 4, thought I would be able to do that until sixaxis said it needed 'root access' :silly:
if theres a way to circumvent this, please let me know. I do NOT WANT to use a corded controller with this. Battery life is already kinda sucky on this phone so i'll ened to charge the device as i'm playing
Sunaj1 said:
I just managed to get this device from someone the other day. Having been an iphone 5c user for a while, going to a 5c after my last frustrating and horrible android experience with an HTC inspire device, I am back on android for the storage expansion so that I can play emulator games- only to find myself pulling my hair out ONCE AGAIN after all the numerous conflicting advice/ threads/tutorials out here which I have countless wasted hours on already. I don't have time to read through tutorials promising a downgrade from lollipop to kit kat, in hopes of a root so I can pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my device... constantly stuck on odin failing and what have you, so just give it to me dry and clean. Please help as this is extremely frustrating and annoying.
Can I or can I not root this device? if so How? ( please provide detailed instructions as i don't know what the lingo is around here) If not i'm putting this thing right back on craigslist where I got it from. I am running 5.0.1
All I want to do is pair my ps3 controller wirelessly to my note 4, thought I would be able to do that until sixaxis said it needed 'root access' :silly:
if theres a way to circumvent this, please let me know. I do NOT WANT to use a corded controller with this. Battery life is already kinda sucky on this phone so i'll ened to charge the device as i'm playing
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Have not read enough, if you have a Verizon locked bootloader... Recommend to put it right away to Craigslist because no root has been found good luck
If you can deal with root on a temp basis, meaning it is lost every reboot, then go that route. Otherwise as EdrickMg stated, it is not available.
How do I know whether the bootloader is locked or not? I might want to buy an N910V, as its much cheaper than international/Indian version, but I need to make sure whether or not the bootloader is unlocked. Cause I can't even think about not rooting a phone in first one hour of purchase. What could I ask the seller to confirm about the bootloader?
If it's a Verizon Note 4, then the bootloader is locked. There is no permanent rooting method for this phone. People are still hopeful that there might be one coming, but I'm willing to bet that there'll never be a method to root it. This phone has been out since October of 2014, with no root method found. There is a temporary root method that will allow you to root your phone, but the next time you reboot, it's gone and your phone is re-locked. To me, that's a lot of effort for something that you lose whenever you reboot your phone, but that's just my opinion. Also, this temporary root is just root - it doesn't unlock your bootloader.
If you absolutely must have a rootable phone with unlocked bootloader, then look elsewhere.
The only thing that we do have is debloater, which is a method that allows us to turn off and block almost anything we want. For me, that's enough, because the only reason I'd want root is to uninstall all of the crap that comes with this phone. It doesn't get rid of the junk, it just turns it off and keeps it from running.
If you want root to be able to install an ad blocker or to install custom kernels and/or ROMs, you cannot do it on this phone and likely (in my opinion), never will be able to.
Okay, I don't understand all these contract things as we don't have them in our country, but Verizon Note 4 and N910V, they are different? If not, how come there is a custom ROM and kernel for the SM-N910V model? The phone does show a red screen where Verizon is written on it. I am not understanding this!
ithehappy said:
Okay, I don't understand all these contract things as we don't have them in our country, but Verizon Note 4 and N910V, they are different? If not, how come there is a custom ROM and kernel for the SM-N910V model? The phone does show a red screen where Verizon is written on it. I am not understanding this!
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There is a Verizon Note 4 Developers Edition that comes with an unlocked bootloader and it is rootable. I had to buy it straight from Samsung at full retail price. Totally worth it in my opinion. It is no longer available for sale on the Samsung site though
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If it's a Verizon Note 4, then the bootloader is locked. There is no permanent rooting method for this phone. People are still hopeful that there might be one coming, but I'm willing to bet that there'll never be a method to root it. This phone has been out since October of 2014, with no root method found. There is a temporary root method that will allow you to root your phone, but the next time you reboot, it's gone and your phone is re-locked. To me, that's a lot of effort for something that you lose whenever you reboot your phone, but that's just my opinion. Also, this temporary root is just root - it doesn't unlock your bootloader.
If you absolutely must have a rootable phone with unlocked bootloader, then look elsewhere.
The only thing that we do have is debloater, which is a method that allows us to turn off and block almost anything we want. For me, that's enough, because the only reason I'd want root is to uninstall all of the crap that comes with this phone. It doesn't get rid of the junk, it just turns it off and keeps it from running.
If you want root to be able to install an ad blocker or to install custom kernels and/or ROMs, you cannot do it on this phone and likely (in my opinion), never will be able to.
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I'm happy with a temp root, itll fit my purposes. Can you point me in that direction? and the debloaters direction?
yes sad, so sad that Permanent root was never fount! I am disappointed with Verizon over this......
DikStarrbuck said:
I'm happy with a temp root, itll fit my purposes. Can you point me in that direction? and the debloaters direction?
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It's all in topics in the forum. Easy to find if you look.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
RedsonRising said:
It's all in topics in the forum. Easy to find if you look.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
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Yea, theres SO much stuff in the forum, I honestly dunno what to look for. I'll keep at it, thanks
So what if u have a bootloader that starts with 15? I got 90% on kingoroot running a crap ton of random apps in the backgroundI thought I had it but bam root failed keep in mind I'm on marshmallow to anyone else get 90% are we really close or is it just a trick lol
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So what if u have a bootloader that starts with 15? I got 90% on kingoroot running a crap ton of random apps in the backgroundI thought I had it but bam root failed keep in mind I'm on marshmallow to anyone else get 90% are we really close or is it just a trick lol
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So your bootloader is unlocked already, correct? You need to have an unlocked bootloader and be running Lollipop, here's the thread that shows you how/what to do...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...asy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593
I used the instructions in that thread and didn't have any issues.
driguy said:
So your bootloader is unlocked already, correct? You need to have an unlocked bootloader and be running Lollipop, here's the thread that shows you how/what to do...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...asy-guide-how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-t3454593
I used the instructions in that thread and didn't have any issues.
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Thanks bud I'll try it tonight! I gone like 6 pages into Google trying to find something that works I got a little confused on the baseband version part. This is a silly question but if I have mine on
N910VVRU2CPF3 and use Odin and flash version: N910VVRU1ANJ5 it won't brick my device? And no my bootloader is not unlocked yet
custom_roms_epeptic said:
Thanks bud I'll try it tonight! I gone like 6 pages into Google trying to find something that works I got a little confused on the baseband version part. This is a silly question but if I have mine on
N910VVRU2CPF3 and use Odin and flash version: N910VVRU1ANJ5 it won't brick my device?
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You'll want to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5 file in ODIN as that is the firmware that Lollipop expects/works on. I don't know what android version N910VVRU1ANJ5 firmware is for. Flashing N910VVRU1ANJ5 shouldn't brick your phone but you will need to have it on N910VVRU2BPA1 to install Lollipop and root.
Trust me, just follow the instructions in the post I previously linked. It's all laid out for you in what is pretty much the easiest way you can do it. As long as you do it in the order listed, with the files provided, it will work.
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You'll want to flash the N910VVRU2BPA1_N910VVZW2BPA1_N910VVRU2BPA1_HOME.tar .md5 file in ODIN as that is the firmware that Lollipop expects/works on. I don't know what android version N910VVRU1ANJ5 firmware is for. Flashing N910VVRU1ANJ5 shouldn't brick your phone but you will need to have it on N910VVRU2BPA1 to install Lollipop and root.
Trust me, just follow the instructions in the post I previously linked. It's all laid out for you in what is pretty much the easiest way you can do it. As long as you do it in the order listed, with the files provided, it will work.
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Nj5 was kitkat but I will flash the version you said I greatly appreciate it
Wait hold on my bootloader is locked will it still work? Sorry for the annoying questions I'm a little rusty cause I only get a new phone every 2 years so I barely ever root lol
Rooting this phone is pretty tricky and you may have to repeat the process a few times for it to work. Follow the guide custom_roms_epeptic posted, that's the one I used and even though it took me a couple hours to go from stock to Nseven, it did indeed work. I would recommend using the version of kingoroot found in the zip contained in that guide, I tried kingroot and the newest version of kingoroot and both got hung up at 90% or just didn't work at all.
custom_roms_epeptic said:
Wait hold on my bootloader is locked will it still work? Sorry for the annoying questions I'm a little rusty cause I only get a new phone every 2 years so I barely ever root lol
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Part of the steps you will be doing will be to unlock the bootloader, this is mandatory. If your CID starts with 15, you can change the CID of your device to that of a dev edition device, which can then have its bootloader unlocked. Like I said before, it's all laid out for you in the other thread.
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Part of the steps you will be doing will be to unlock the bootloader, this is mandatory. If your CID starts with 15, you can change the CID of your device to that of a dev edition device, which can then have its bootloader unlocked. Like I said before, it's all laid out for you in the other thread.
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Okay so I FLash the downgrade and then unlock the bootloader
,? Yes?
i believe kingroot does not work on 5.1.1 but is there another way to root? ive looked everywhere...
Xnitro67 said:
i believe kingroot does not work on 5.1.1 but is there another way to root? ive looked everywhere...
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Kingroot does work, you will have to try several times...
Xnitro67 said:
i believe kingroot does not work on 5.1.1 but is there another way to root? ive looked everywhere...
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I'm sorry but no, you haven't looked everywhere. Try using the search function.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=3676
i do get the padlock on reboot at times but doesnt show that i have root access
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i do get the padlock on reboot at times but doesnt show that i have root access
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Both Kingroot and Kingoroot will grant you TEMPORARY and very unstable root access, but it only lasts for a minute or two, at best, and definitely NOT through a reboot. Look for a guide to Permanent Root and TWRP for instructions on how to gain permanent root privileges. To summarize the process, you'll need to exploit the temporary root access in order to push some commands to modify your CID, essentially converting your retail phone to a Developer Edition. Repeating a similar process cracks the kernel open (and trips Knox, but that isn't necessarily a deterrent), at which point you can install a custom TWRP recovery, then flash custom rooted firmware. Upgrading to Marshmallow requires most of these procedures to be repeated all over again. Obviously, there is more to it than what I've stated, but that is a basic overview of what you'll need to do in order to achieve perma-root. There is a lot of reading involved and no real shortcuts, but all the information you'll need is in this forum and it is very much worth all the aggravation. Just be sure to set aside a few hours to dedicate to the process. Good luck!
Hey does anyone know a way to make PokemonGo work after rooting the phone? Any help is appreciated
Sorry, but as soon as they blocked root, it became a dead game. I don't think root cloak even works nor does xposed framework. Also Nougat doesn't have xposed yet so yeah...
I haven't played PokemonGO in a long time however I'd suggest you try some of the following options:
1. Try toggling root off from SuperSU and see if it works
2. See if AutoMagisk can help if hiding root access of the app. There's plenty of tutorials out there on how to work with it.
3. You can wait until someone mods (unless someone has already done so) the .apk for use with root (and still have multiplayer / internet capabilities), which I highly doubt since the game is kinda dead.
I love how Pokemon go is "dead" already.
We have the attention span of a teaspoon
asaqwert said:
I love how Pokemon go is "dead" already.
We have the attention span of a teaspoon
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I believe he was referencing that the game was dead to him since they blocked rooted users. It is dead to me as well, if they wouldn't have blocked root, then I still would be playing. My wife doesn't play anymore because I cannot play.
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I haven't played PokemonGO in a long time however I'd suggest you try some of the following options:
1. Try toggling root off from SuperSU and see if it works
2. See if AutoMagisk can help if hiding root access of the app. There's plenty of tutorials out there on how to work with it.
3. You can wait until someone mods (unless someone has already done so) the .apk for use with root (and still have multiplayer / internet capabilities), which I highly doubt since the game is kinda dead.
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Supposedly Magisk works for hiding root from pokemon go however from what i have seen Magisk doesnt support the pixel yet because of the changes with the file system.
absolutely nothing can bypass this dame root detection of you have a unlocked bootloader! its annoying. i used to like this game but not i cant play. unless your talented on how to make a special boot.img you cant get around this
xdarkmario said:
absolutely nothing can bypass this dame root detection of you have a unlocked bootloader! its annoying. i used to like this game but not i cant play. unless your talented on how to make a special boot.img you cant get around this
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Those posts were from November... It's easy to get around root detection now, and you don't need a "special boot.img."
A) suhide + Root Switch + custom kernel that hides unlocked bootloader flag. In fact, I have a whole write up on it here.
B) Flash the same ROM to both boot slots + only root one of them + custom kernel that hides unlocked bootloader flag. Enter TWRP to reboot to other slot when you want to switch.
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Those posts were from November... It's easy to get around root detection now, and you don't need a "special boot.img."
A) suhide + Root Switch + custom kernel that hides unlocked bootloader flag. In fact, I have a whole write up on it here.
B) Flash the same ROM to both boot slots + only root one of them + custom kernel that hides unlocked bootloader flag. Enter TWRP to reboot to other slot when you want to switch.
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i have just realized that this forum is for the google pixel (i followed a link here) my phone is a xiaomi redmi 3s. But is some way i can maybe incorporate this to work for me?
xdarkmario said:
i have just realized that this forum is for the google pixel (i followed a link here) my phone is a xiaomi redmi 3s. But is some way i can maybe incorporate this to work for me?
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This only works for us because of the pixels A/B partition layout. If you have multirom support you could probably do something similar though.
Hi guys need a bit of help ive rooted a few devices in the past but not for a while now, ive searched high and low to try and see if there is what i need out there but have found nothing so easiest option ask the community who knows.
My pixel xl is on EE so bootloader is locked 1st step unlock bootloader but now the bit i really need help looking for, i was looking for a way i can root and unroot at the click of a button due to the fact my mobile banking apps will not run on a rooted device and i just wanted something i can click unroot do my bits and click reroot.
Ive seen these kingo root apps and one click root apps but without being rooted to begin with i cant check if these will root and unroot at the click of a button.
Can anyone help either some advice or point me to a post i have yet to find.
bones10187 said:
Hi guys need a bit of help ive rooted a few devices in the past but not for a while now, ive searched high and low to try and see if there is what i need out there but have found nothing so easiest option ask the community who knows.
My pixel xl is on EE so bootloader is locked 1st step unlock bootloader but now the bit i really need help looking for, i was looking for a way i can root and unroot at the click of a button due to the fact my mobile banking apps will not run on a rooted device and i just wanted something i can click unroot do my bits and click reroot.
Ive seen these kingo root apps and one click root apps but without being rooted to begin with i cant check if these will root and unroot at the click of a button.
Can anyone help either some advice or point me to a post i have yet to find.
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Wrong section, use questions and answer section. But, this will be helpful:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73489446
Suhide will hide your root so you don't have to toggle IT. Have fun!
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MArtyChubbs said:
Wrong section, use questions and answer section. But, this will be helpful:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73489446
Suhide will hide your root so you don't have to toggle IT. Have fun!
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That will be alot easier