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Root without flashing anything

Hi folks,
just tried this on my SGS2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
and it works perfectly
sgs2 rooted now without flashing any kernel or stuff,all stock
cheers

Sounds really bad if this is true. This is a major security flaw in that case. What firmware version are you running?
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Really? Wow

tjtj4444 said:
Sounds really bad if this is true. This is a major security flaw in that case. What firmware version are you running?
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Yeah, but as long as you use applications from trusted sources there shouldn't be any problem. If you use applications from random sites it's your fault if it abuses this exploit and harms your phone.
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tjtj4444 said:
Sounds really bad if this is true. This is a major security flaw in that case. What firmware version are you running?
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i use latest stock rom from kies for my country,which is XWKJ1
cheers

can someone explain to me what this means in noob terms?
an unsecure kernel for my phone hasn't been released so i can't root, should i use this instead?

I confirm. The toolkit worked like a charm on my SGS2 2.3.5. stock KI4 ROM. The similiar thread is in SGS2 Android Original Development subforum.

How to install adb drivers for sgs2? Or samsung kies contains the adb drivers?
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virani_joush said:
How to install adb drivers for sgs2? Or samsung kies contains the adb drivers?
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Yes - Install Kies and it will install the drivers for you.

@archer thank you..
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adb shell "cd /data/local/tmp/; rm *"
adb push files\zergRush /data/local/tmp/.
How is this supposed to work without root? I dont get it.

Worked like a charm!
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How to unroot on this method?

nunomeneses said:
How to unroot on this method?
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Too difficult to read the first post of that thread?
DooMLoRD said:
[ UnRooting ]
want to unroot? read this
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I remember you could root the first SGS on Eclair without flashing anything. Then Samsung fixed the exploit on Froyo.

oinkylicious said:
Too difficult to read the first post of that thread?
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Not, simply when i read it couldn't find it don't know why, but thank you the same.

Will clockwork mode recovery work with this root method?
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Updates from KIES?
Hi
I'm on 2.3.5 so this method to root should work.
But will this root prevent me from getting future official updates using KIES?
Thanks

The question is: after rooting and unrooting is there any trace, counter or anything making us lose warranty?
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peachpuff said:
adb shell "cd /data/local/tmp/; rm *"
adb push files\zergRush /data/local/tmp/.
How is this supposed to work without root? I dont get it.
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You can push anything to /data as it's user writable. This is the mount used to install application.
The zergRush binary in /data/local/tmp is the actual binary which uses an exploit probably in the kernel to get root priviledges and then pushes su/busybox binaries.
There were many such attacks for 2.2/2.3 psneuter/rage against the cage etc earlier but they didn't work on SGS2 as the security flaw was fixed. This is a new flaw found by some brilliant dev.
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Mittaa said:
Hi
I'm on 2.3.5 so this method to root should work.
But will this root prevent me from getting future official updates using KIES?
Thanks
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Most probably it won't. But if you get official KIES update you will be unrooted again and there is a high chance Samsung will fix this flaw and you won't be able to root with this method and have to go with Insecure kernel method.

OTA 4.1.2 just received

Hello,
this is Francesco from Italy.
I just received the OTA
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My sis just got it on her I9020T here in Pakistan.
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did you get the file name or url for us?
edit: doesnt matter, its already been discovered. see other thread.

Yep, receiving it right now too!!

someone please pull a logcat!!

i received it. but when it restarted to install i got status 7 error!.
i use JB stock. CWM and rooted.
i tried to flash it with cwm but no different.

you can't use CWM...you have to use stock recovery and stock rom. root doesn't matter.

hp420 said:
someone please pull a logcat!!
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With pleasure, how?

[email protected] said:
With pleasure, how?
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after the phone updates and boots DO NOT REBOOT AGAIN!!! connect your phone via usb and run the command 'adb logcat'
post it here and we'll get the link extracted from it.

I got it, it makes my phone look clean
{BEFORE ANY MOD'S PLEASE MAKE A NANDRIOD BACKUP, ANY ACTIONS TAKEN AT YOU OWN RISK, IT'S YOUR FAULT NOT THE DEVELOPER}
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hp420 said:
someone please pull a logcat!!
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there is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932832
hp420 said:
you can't use CWM...you have to use stock recovery and stock rom. root doesn't matter.
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so what should i do? i don't want wipe my phone.

hp420 said:
after the phone updates and boots DO NOT REBOOT AGAIN!!! connect your phone via usb and run the command 'adb logcat'
post it here and we'll get the link extracted from it.
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Well, how can I run "adb logcat"? sorry MONSTER NOOB

Is the performance any better?

Ditto to the above. I'm currently updating, just excited to see if there have been lag/battery enhancements.

Got it about 4 hours back.. it was a pleasant surprise.
Feels much smoother.
Also I don't lose all my widgets after a restart. Yay.

Is it just me? Apps on SD seem to have disappeared from the drawer...
I had to 'crash' the drawer and then let it reload... weird

davyu: They were missing for me too at first but after few minutes they reappeared. Most likely because update clears some cache and Nexus has to reload it again.

Google now runs SMOOTHLY now, OMG

Problem
Just received the OTA 4.1.2 in FRance, but after install my pnexus dones'nt want to boot and stay blocked on the blinking logo

4.1.2 OTA Received on Nexus S i9023 from Brazil!!!

Got an update - 10.1.C.0.370 (9th of June)

Here's a screen shot: http://www.imgur.com/zZ76M9d.png
I don't know yet about the changes though.
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suleiman.aql said:
Here's a screen shot: http://www.imgur.com/zZ76M9d.png
I don't know yet about the changes though.
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Most people are reporting that it fixes any sensitivity issues, software wise. I'm on it and so far it pretty good, a little laggy still in animations but the touch screen is working really well.

iisshaun said:
Most people are reporting that it fixes any sensitivity issues, software wise. I'm on it and so far it pretty good, a little laggy still in animations but the touch screen is working really well.
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Doesn't seem to be rootable either. I had no option but to update via SUS.

SWFlyerUK said:
Doesn't seem to be rootable either. I had no option but to update via SUS.
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U can root in a certain way, but root is unstable and it will end up in a lot of reboots. There could be a fix for that but for me it nuh work (stop ric) ...
U get or better keep root if u ota update rooted fw 344... for ota don't change anything! If u change something ota will fail.
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suleiman.aql said:
Here's a screen shot: http://www.imgur.com/zZ76M9d.png
I don't know yet about the changes though.
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I've already updated to 370. The touch screen sensitivity is vastly improved and it is no longer overly sensitive. IMO this update got rid of the biggest issue for XTZ.

Got this update now as well. Should I clear any caches (ie. dalvik?) I have not investigated how to do this on Sony tablets yet but I assume through recovery (stock for now)

c0llal0 said:
U can root in a certain way, but root is unstable and it will end up in a lot of reboots. There could be a fix for that but for me it nuh work (stop ric) ...
U get or better keep root if u ota update rooted fw 344... for ota don't change anything! If u change something ota will fail.
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edit /etc/install-recovery.sh to
stop ric
will fix the reboot problem due to the path of ric service change to /sbin .

you say to edit it to stop ric. can you give more precise instructions if you don't mind? I've got the resetting tablet problem since updating to 370 and preserving my root. would like to get rid of that issue. brief step by step instructions if you don't mind. thanks!

johnnobts said:
you say to edit it to stop ric. can you give more precise instructions if you don't mind? I've got the resetting tablet problem since updating to 370 and preserving my root. would like to get rid of that issue. brief step by step instructions if you don't mind. thanks!
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Inside /etc/install-recovery.sh should look like this:
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#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/stop ric
If necessary, open install-recovery.sh as a text file, then edit and save.
Permissions should be -rwxr-xr-x (755).

Cat McGowan said:
Inside /etc/install-recovery.sh should look like this:
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/stop ric
If necessary, open install-recovery.sh as a text file, then edit and save.
Permissions should be -rwxr-xr-x (755).
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I found ric file is located at /sbin/ric (I am using docomo version SO-03E),therefore I need edit install-recovery.sh from
#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/stop ric
to
#!/system/bin/sh
stop ric

Damn... I tried it today... stop ric ting but anytime I tried to change the file
It ends up in reboot :-/
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c0llal0 said:
Damn... I tried it today... stop ric ting but anytime I tried to change the file
It ends up in reboot :-/
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same problem here, reboots when trying to change the file

harrylwc said:
I found ric file is located at /sbin/ric (I am using docomo version SO-03E),therefore I need edit install-recovery.sh from
#!/system/bin/sh
/system/bin/stop ric
to
#!/system/bin/sh
stop ric
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On my XTZ, ric is located in both /sbin/ and /system/bin/. The file size of the ric in /sbin/ is 9,396 bytes. The file size of the ric in /system/bin/ is 57 bytes. Obviously, the two ric files are not the same. Also, the script I posted was copied from the install-recovery.sh file on my XTZ. But hey, if your edit fixed your problem, then all is well and good, eh?

we need rooted .370 update in a form of flashable zip

Apo11on said:
we need rooted .370 update in a form of flashable zip
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To flash a ZIP file u need a cwm recovery and so u have to unlock bootloader. With a unlocked bl its easy to root ...
send from meh cellular

c0llal0 said:
To flash a ZIP file u need a cwm recovery and so u have to unlock bootloader. With a unlocked bl its easy to root ...
send from meh cellular
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did you see my signature when you typed that?.....don't understand the point of your post

Apo11on said:
did you see my signature when you typed that?.....don't understand the point of your post
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Nope ... No signature here while pon di road
But now i got u ... well i think i revert back to 344 ... So i can get 370 again and create a ZIP for u ... will need some time ... Cause i am not at home
send from meh cellular

c0llal0 said:
To flash a ZIP file u need a cwm recovery and so u have to unlock bootloader. With a unlocked bl its easy to root ...
send from meh cellular
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Nope ... No signature here while pon di road
send from meh cellular
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I'm rooted and running CWM...wouldnt make sense to request rooted .370 update in a form of flashable zip, if you dont have custom recovery installed...

I've had the software for a few days. Defonitely improved the touch sensitivity also i think the stock sony launcher feels a bit lighter now. Still more improvement can be made. Hope 4.2.2 will be out soon and solve this slightly laggy stock launcher issue.
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My root is preserved from the previous stock firmware and its working perfectly!
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UK Retail OTA is here. 4.4.2 downloading as I speak.

It's here!
and not my joke about a chocolate kitkat this time.. the real OTA is downloading!!

helppme said:
It's here!
and not my joke about a chocolate kitkat this time.. the real OTA is downloading!!
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TRY TO PULL IT WITH ADB : adb pull /cache BEFORE you install it

I've just downloaded it, will try tot pull but have never done so before.
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I just applied it, crap should have tried the adb thing before I did it

mdentener said:
I've just downloaded it, will try tot pull but have never done so before.
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Enable usb debugging on the phone and adb should be installed for this to work. This would make a lot of people very happy bro
Look in thw screenhot for the how to.

Yep DL just finished installing now at last!
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DoobyDroid said:
Yep DL just finished installing now at last!
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normally id do the adb pull... no access to a suitable computer this eve though. feel bad actually, the amount of help people have given me on here, hope someone else does the adb pull this eve..

I get the same message as in the screen you just posted, 0 files pulled :/ please help me?
Edit: I don't have root and unlocked bl yet since I've just got it.
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mdentener said:
I get the same message as in the screen you just posted, 0 files pulled :/
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I guess then it maybe needs adb shell and root to extract files. Well install and enjoy the OTA bro )

gee2012 said:
I guess then it maybe needs adb shell and root to extract files. Well install and enjoy the OTA bro )
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I've just unlocked my bootloader and am now in the process of rooting the device, when/if I get the ota KK update I will try to pull it again, if anyone else hasn't done so by that time.

I've pulled the update from the cache folder, currently uploading it to dropbox and will post link soon
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Failed
The software update failed! im on 4.3 retail bought from Tesco. no root. unlocked bootloader.

Enjoying the KitKat update wow its so much better. I'm liking the grey/silver theme
Sent from Motorola G.

And the internet speed has increased on WiFi and network.
Sent from Motorola G.

And I'm loving the new KitKat swipe in about phone change from the jellybean one.
Sent from Motorola G.

Code:
Uploaded file grabbed from my OTA URL
https://www.mediafire.com/?06hbb1ca86i9nub
have fun!
md5: 0d14a3e784a54803d69df2233fb933c3
this is 174.44.9 falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB kitkat ota update zip file
Rename to Blur_Version.174.44.9.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB.zip before applying.
This is lifted from the Kitkat OTA Europe thread, im just reposting here because its specifically relevant to GB version and so more people will see it.
Please all credit goes to GreenToad so if this helped you hit up his thanks button :good:

Offical 4.4.2 OTA update
Here you go guys as promised
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0oyqo6udf1zsen7/Blur_Version.14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB.zip
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ahac85 said:
Here you go guys as promised
https://www.dropbox.com/s/0oyqo6udf1zsen7/Blur_Version.14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB.zip
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how do i flash this on my moto g?

ZANGETSU786 said:
how do i flash this on my moto g?
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I have a UK version with unlocked bootloader and rooted ROM. I have the stock recovery but the update fails, i get just "error". Do you know how to fix it?

-sandro- said:
Do you know how to fix it?
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You need to search the forum as this was asked and answered a thousand times.

Remove Update Nag

Hey guys- success! I updated my wife's phone from the 4.1.2 via RSD Lite to 4.4.2 rooted it via towel root and unlocked my bootloader thanks to motopocolypse.apk Thanks for all the help!
So I have a new issue though being that this is my wife's phone see will no doubt try to install this update- I just want to remove the temptation all together! See the attached pic. No sooner than when I updated this I get this update nag- I am sure this is a patch to .10 to .15 as I am a noob o this phone. I do not see a stock debloated rom for this- maybe a little help to remove this nag-
Thanks!
EDIT- use root explorer root/cache/ delete update Go to /system /priv-app find ConfigUpdate.apk and rename to ConfigUpdate.apk.bak no more nag

rwcasto said:
Hey guys- success! I updated my wife's phone from the 4.1.2 via RSD Lite to 4.4.2 rooted it via towel root and unlocked my bootloader thanks to motopocolypse.apk Thanks for all the help!
So I have a new issue though being that this is my wife's phone see will no doubt try to install this update- I just want to remove the temptation all together! See the attached pic. No sooner than when I updated this I get this update nag- I am sure this is a patch to .10 to .15 as I am a noob o this phone. I do not see a stock debloated rom for this- maybe a little help to remove this nag-
Thanks!
EDIT- use root explorer root/cache/ delete update Go to /system /priv-app find ConfigUpdate.apk and rename to ConfigUpdate.apk.bak no more nag
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You could also delete or rename 3c_ota.apk.
Code:
/ system / priv-app / 3c_ota.apk
You're unlocked, so why not take the update?

ATTACK said:
You could also delete or rename 3c_ota.apk.
Code:
/ system / priv-app / 3c_ota.apk
You're unlocked, so why not take the update?
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I was worried that it would bork the bootloader- did not realize it would be ok

rwcasto said:
I was worried that it would bork the bootloader- did not realize it would be ok
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Yup, As long as your bootloader is unlocked, you can take any and all updates.
Sent from my Scorpion Mini

Anyone know what the new update does?
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ATTACK said:
Yup, As long as your bootloader is unlocked, you can take any and all updates.
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Thanks bro!

mrkhigh said:
Anyone know what the new update does?
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Moto still has not posted a changelog for .15 > https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/87530/p/30,6720,8577
But what I do know is that they patched FakeID, Futex & TrustZone. Also SMS/MMS fixes.

I'll pass on the update then it took me a while to get stock kitkat to not kill battery life.
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