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how to ROOT Desire Z? -Term.Emu wont open again...

Hi!
So I was looking for a way to use AdFree and backup my device and came across This how to on how to root the desire Z. But once I pushed the first set of files to my device and ran the Terminal Emulator and closed it, it won't open again. So I'm kinda stuck there... . When I re-open the emulator, just as the how-to says, it will force close. But then when I try to open it for the second time, it wont open nad my system gets sllooowwww.... All I can do from there is restart the DZ and open the Emulator again from where I would start the procedure all over again...
Any suggestions?
Is there a recent step by step guide on how to root the DZ?
I dont need s-off, do I?
Thanks
AO
Device specs:
HTC Desire Z
Android 2.2.1
Kernel Version 2.6.32.21
Build Number 1.82.405.1

Same here.

You need to downgrade from 1.82 before you can root. I think there is a sticky that explains this.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

Indeed, for now you require the much older 1.32 firmware revision in order to root the phone... Or leave it on 1.82 and wait and see if people manage to root the new firmware as well...

that happened to me, but i was able to get around it by downloading a different Terminal Emulator from the android market.

xT4Z1N4TRx said:
that happened to me, but i was able to get around it by downloading a different Terminal Emulator from the android market.
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And then you rooted your phone with or without downgrading?
What happens, if I dont downgrade? Does it "just" not work or is there a brick risk?

I just rooted a G2 earlier today, essentially a Desire Z, but with one file different to download. This is done entirely in adb and took me 10-15 minutes max. Known as the G-free method: Steps are located here. All links aside from the drivers for your phone to pc are alive. For the drivers for your PC to read through adb (if you don't already have them), you can download them through the Android SDK manager. For a brief guide on setting up ADB, go here.
This will root your phone, unlock sim, give you s-off, super-CID, and ClockworkMod Recovery 3.0.
As mentioned earlier, you will probably have to downgrade your phone's firmware. Check it in your phone's settings with the one required by the wiki before progressing. There are instructions on how to downgrade in there, but I didn't have to go through that step.
Once you're rooted, the first two apps you're gonna want to get are Rom Manager and Titanium backup. Good luck on not getting addicted to custom roms.

takram said:
I just rooted a G2 earlier today, essentially a Desire Z, but with one file different to download. This is done entirely in adb and took me 10-15 minutes max. Known as the G-free method: Steps are located here. .............
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I've followed the same link as above on two different DesireZ's now and its worked perfectly, just read it a couple of times first, get all the files, check md5's and follow it step by step making sure you don't miss anything.

rooting and xrecovery.. please help me... please...

Sorry for posting another thread which will add up to the threads here but you see i'm having my doubts if i will root my x8 or not.. i have read the other threads and they say that rooting fails and also backing up using the xrecovery.. what i want to know is that what happens when rooting fails? will it brick my phone instantly? and another thing is that if xrecovery fails PCC is an option but what i have read is that PCC no longer has the repair function if the phone is rooted and flashed with a custom rom..
i really want the custom tom for the gingerbread and i always read and read for the updates.. but im having this dilemma whether to root or not to root because i'm really afraid that i might lose my phone's functionality and cant use it again.. im afraid of the risks.. please help me.. i really want the 2.3..

You can reinstall firmware with SEUS (SonyEricsson Update Service) or with FlashTool
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12442257#post12442257

about rooting if it fails will i be able to root again immediately or do i have to do something else?

What makes you think rooting through flashtool will fail?

i mean there are issues when rooting fails in some threads right? when it sometimes stuck on a particular part.. you made the guide for ton how to rescue a bricked phone but i have another question.. if my phone bricks will SEUS still save it? i have something that SEUS and PCC became smarter because the repair function is not clickable when a custom rom is flashed..
please help i have this ultimate dilemma... to root or not to root.. i want my x8 to have the 2.3 but i'm scared if I brick it and will not be able to return it to what it was.. this is my only phone so i really am careful with it...

You can't "brick" your phone permanently because bootloader is locked. I "bricked" my phone many times and SEUS or FlashTool still repair it.

brapicoco said:
i mean there are issues when rooting fails in some threads right? when it sometimes stuck on a particular part.. you made the guide for ton how to rescue a bricked phone but i have another question.. if my phone bricks will SEUS still save it? i have something that SEUS and PCC became smarter because the repair function is not clickable when a custom rom is flashed..
please help i have this ultimate dilemma... to root or not to root.. i want my x8 to have the 2.3 but i'm scared if I brick it and will not be able to return it to what it was.. this is my only phone so i really am careful with it...
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JUST DO IT! its nearly no chance to brick ur lovely x8 I root my phone so much times and I don't brick it just do it with flashtool but if you brick (somehow) try to repair it with pcc, seus, or flashtool... or you need to download stock Rom and you are done try some of these ways I have my x8 almost 1year and I never brick it that I need to repair it from seus, pcc, or flashtool just do it nothing can happen
Wyslalem z mojej zajebistej x8 za uzyciem tapatalk! BIJAAACZ !

Proadi96, wyjedź z tą sygną na forum zielonych, to zobaczysz co Ci z nią zrobią
@ontop - rooting bears practically no chance of bricking. You may brick your phone by installation of broken zips through xRecovery or by messing around with chargamon, but if you stick to normal usage you can't harm your system Besides, if all fails you always have flashtool.
And rooting is only a first step towards installing a custom ROM - installation of xR and busybox ahead of you Come on, don't be scared, just backup all you have (data before rooting, apps after - you gonna need root access for titanium backup ) and go for it

so here's what i have to do.. install the superoneclick (is this the flashtool you're talking about?, sorry i'm just practically a total noob.. ) then root with it. after that install busybox from the android market, then xrecovery from the tutorial. but root explorer is a paid app so how can i install xrecovery? any other alternatives for root explorer?
im getting convinced now to root my precious X8 thanks you guys..

Download FlashTool from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
Root:
1. Enable usb debugging and unknown sources in application settings
2. Start FlashTool connect your phone and click on root
xRecovery:
1. In FlashTool click on AskRootPerms, you must click on Allow in your phone when pop-up appears
2. Click on xRecovery

Superoneclick should get the work done, as for flashtool it's in my brick guide. It has many additional options, as you will see And if superoneclick rooting will fail, flashtool's one will probably get the job done And it will install busybox along with the superuser, as far as I remember... Superuser is the app that manages root permissions
E: Last time I installed xrecovery with flashtool it bricked my device, I would still go for manual installation...
And as for the root managers - super manager, ES file manager, choose to your liking.

does superoneclick fail always? i read the thread of the flashtool and it seems that it's complicated about the installation and rooting process

I don't know what you read, but it is as easy as with SuperOneClick. I posted instructions on previous page

what i read is the thread that you have given.. the long instruction there.. is it the same as what you have given? sorry for being a noob and thanks for your attention

Rooting with superoneclick and flashtool is exactly the same - usb debugging, cable, click to root. However, I was unable to root with superoneclick once, while flashtool never failed
E: And one more thing - if you have some antivirus soft it may tell you that SOC and flashtool are viruses - yes, they are, you need an exploit to get root permissions. If you have such an issue - kill antivirus

can you please give me instructions on how to root with the flashtool in the easiest way because what i have read from the given link is that the method is complicated.. XD

-.- Dude... The instruction is the same as the one posted by dbts25 for SOC... USB debugging in application options in your X8, usb cable and you click "root" button in flashtool. Can't be THAT hard, can it?

sorry for being noob.. i'll just follow that and disregard the long method in the download link for flashtool that he has provided.. after following that short method everything should be fine right? including xrecovery?

Eh... ok. Rooting does not equall xR, I hope you know it? So, after you root your device, you install the busybox app from the market. But that doesn't mean you already have busybox. You need to open it and choose to install the set of commands. Whichever you prefer, it will be overridden by xR files anyway. Then you get the xR package and place all three files where they belong. All done. You may reboot and get into xR. You may install any custom zip you want there.

I'm sorry for bugging you guys always but can you please give me a working link for the flashtool? after rooting then all i have to do is visit the market, download busybox there then download xR from the tutorial. after that i just have to copy the files to the xR folder using a file manager right? Im planning to use Adao file manager..

[GUIDE] Simple, Non-Destructive Root for Nexus S i9023, i9020A and 4G Gingerbread

Disclaimer
This may work on other versions - I can't see any reason why not - but the only ones it is confirmed working for is the i9023 and the i9020A running 2.3.6 and the Nexus S 4G running 2.3.7. If you use this to root other handsets then reply in the thread and I'll update this. This assumes you are starting with a completely stock Nexus S.
About
This works with Windows only by using DooMLoRD's excellent Easy Rooting Toolkit to root without deleting your data in under a minute.
Credits
This is a noob-friendly mashup of various tutorials and sources to provide you with root access on the stock Gingerbread ROM, and nothing else. Credits to DooMLoRD, for his amazing toolkit and kursk for the original i9023 tutorial that made me think Consider donating to DooMLoRD if you find this helpful.
Steps to Root your handset
Preparation
1)Update your Nexus S to 2.3.6 if it isn't already, getting the update file from here.
2)Rename the file you downloaded to "update.zip". Place it in the root of your SD card.
3)Reboot your phone into Recovery Mode by powering it off, then on again while holding the Vol + button.
4)Now you’ll see a triangle with exclamation mark, now repeatedly press Vol+ and power button to enter Recovery Mode.
5)Select "apply sdcard update.zip" and if necessary, follow on screen instructions to slect the update.zip file.
6)Reboot the device and you will be updated to 2.3.6
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Connecting to your Computer
1)Download and install the Android SDK. This may not be necessary for the rooting process but is certainly handy for future hacking or mods that you will likely want to do once you've rooted.
2)Install the Nexus S drivers as detailed here.
3)Make sure USB debugging is still enabled on your device and you are ready to proceed to rooting.
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Rooting your Nexus S
1)Download DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit here.
2)Extract the zip to your desktop.
3)Connect your phone by USB and confirm USB Debugging is still enabled.
4)Double click the runme.bat file located in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit
5)Read the command prompt and press any key to root.
6)Your handset will be rooted and then reboot. The process should take around 1 minute.
7) Congratulations! You now have the stock ROM rooted and Superuser installed.
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Further Steps
Now that your phone is rooted, you can use apps that require superuser access such as Root Explorer to modify system files.
You can install ROM Manager and use that to flash custom ROMs.
You may wish to unroot your device. This can be done as detailed by DooMLoRD here
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I hope that some people find this useful.

But what's wrong with just flashing the signed superuser zip from stock recovery or any other superuser zip from cwm?

marcelnn said:
But what's wrong with just flashing the signed superuser zip from stock recovery or any other superuser zip from cwm?
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Unlocking the boot-loader erases the phone. Hence the "Non-Destructive" part of the title.

Yes, this method does it in under a minute and doesn't wipe your phone, making it easier for people who are new to modding or just want an easy and quick root.

Rooted an 9020a stock 2.3.6. Great work, thanks.

TheManicGibbon said:
or just want an easy and quick root.
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. zing!

Can someone please confirm if this works for i9020T OTA 4.0.3?

I don't *think* it will work on ICS...but you could give it a try, or wait for someone else to if you don't want to

Couple quick noob questions...
Does this unlock the bootloader?
Is this considered the old fashion way of rooting the NS4G?
I've tried the One Click Root by ShabbyPenguin with no luck
So I'm lookin to get this NS4G runnin 2.3.7 Gingerbread rooted..
Hoping someone can answer these questions for me thanks.
FWIW I'm not a complete noob I'm coming from a rooted EVO4G so I'm a noob in the NS4G area completely lol thanks in advanced

I've just checked my Nexus S i9023 and it appears the boot loader is still locked, in answer to your question. It is not possible to unlock the boot loader without wiping all your personal data.
Hope this helps.

TheManicGibbon said:
I've just checked my Nexus S i9023 and it appears the boot loader is still locked, in answer to your question. It is not possible to unlock the boot loader without wiping all your personal data.
Hope this helps.
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Not really....
I'm not really worried about the phone being wiped clean I could careless its not my phone Im just confused about rooting this NS4G..and what actions need to be taken to do so...
I ran the One Click Root by Shabby but I keep getting
"error: device not found"
And I've installed every single driver that I've found and I still get the same error running the one click root
I guess my question should've been
What's another way to root the ns4g without the one click root?
Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!

Sorry, I forgot to answer your other questions
This method can be used to root a Nexus S 4G: I can't confirm it personally because I'm in the UK and don't have access to any kind of 4G tech, but "Samsung Nexus S 4G 2.3.7" is listed in the supported devices post here in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit Thread

TheManicGibbon said:
Sorry, I forgot to answer your other questions
This method can be used to root a Nexus S 4G: I can't confirm it personally because I'm in the UK and don't have access to any kind of 4G tech, but "Samsung Nexus S 4G 2.3.7" is listed in the supported devices post here in DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit Thread
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Awesome I'll give it go this evening thanks for answering the other threads Ive posted are dead nobody answers questions so I'm gonna proceed in hitting your thanks button. Lol
Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!

Yeah it can occasionally seem a bit like no one answers
Glad I helped.

Worked on my Rogers Nexus S I9020A, Thanks!

TheManicGibbon said:
Yeah it can occasionally seem a bit like no one answers
Glad I helped.
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Didn't work what windows should I be running to do this?
Tell Siri I said SUCK IT!

question
I run the runme file and every step gets a
"the system cannot find the path specified"
error
then it says all done and the phone never reboots and nothing changes
I have installed the samsung drivers and tried again and still nothing changes
so . . .
now what?

TheManicGibbon said:
Yes, this method does it in under a minute and doesn't wipe your phone, making it easier for people who are new to modding or just want an easy and quick root.
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Sorry, I don't understand. How you can install custom ROM as mentioned in OP if bootloader stays closed? Does it give only root access, doesn't it?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

I'm getting a nexus s i9020T soon and was wondering if this root method might work for it? When it comes to computers I'm a complete idiot. If something does go wrong I'll be clueless how to fix it. The reason I want to root is to remove some apps I can't uninstall and also so I can do a full backup including app data. If this method is not suitable what is the best way to do it? A super easy one click method would be preferable. Thanks!

Yes! This Method Works! If you follow this step by step! It will Unlock the bootloader and give root access! I just rooted this morning ladies and gents!

[Q] superoneclick stuck

superoneclick 2.3.3 stuck on step 5 (unable to chmod...) and i think i did everything right!
it's on C:/ and i run it as adminstrator but it still stuck-???

Liorgex said:
superoneclick 2.3.3 stuck on step 5 (unable to chmod...) and i think i did everything right!
it's on C:/ and i run it as adminstrator but it still stuck-???
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Use ZergRush method to root.

sorry for being noob but what does it mean? its something for SOC or its another program?

Liorgex said:
sorry for being noob but what does it mean? its something for SOC or its another program?
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thats another tool using different method of root.

Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582

Did you enable the Debug USB Settings?

Very nice, thanks!

Step #7 stuck for me
Superone stuck at step #7 on me said waiting for device but never whent finsed the root I have romtool box , titaumbackup, allso have superuser installed plus adw installed could those be the couse of superone getting stuck just before it reinstalled programs.. I have z4 and universalroot allso was truing to root with out pc my phone is a samsung infuse from at&t

SuperOneClick Stuck ** Possible Solutions for some **
Liorgex said:
superoneclick 2.3.3 stuck on step 5 (unable to chmod...) and i think i did everything right!
it's on C:/ and i run it as adminstrator but it still stuck-???
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I have been trying to root a Sidekick 4G for two days now. But the only process that I could find to do it that was currently updated was SuperOneClick. I am posting this to hopefully help others that might be stuck somewhere along the process because in my extensive searches, I have found so many people that were stuck at the same places I was, but noone seemed to have any answers other than re-install the drivers. Well I installed and re-installed the drivers about 10 times; downloading them from various websites.
Problems that I had:
- My Samsung drivers would install part of the way or not all all
Finally, what worked for me was to DL KIES from the Samsung Website. I installed KIES and let it fix the drivers for me! I was then able to get past the 2nd line in SuperOneClick where it was waiting for ADB but now...
- I was getting stuck at Step 5 in SuperOneClick and sometimes at step 7
What I found was that my virus software (Bitdefender) was deleting the exploits as soon as I started the root process! Even though I thought that I had shut down Bitdefender (in MSCONFIG) when I went back into MSCONFIG to check I found that Bitdefender was turning itself back on!
I found that there was a way in the settings within BD to turn off the autovirus scan for a short period of time. Once I had it all turned off, I unzipped SOC again (because BD apparently couldn't see the zipped up files and never deleted those). I reran SuperOneClick, then it finally worked!!!
Hopefully this helps someone from spending the hours & hours that I did trying to find the solution.

SuperOneClick stuck on step 5 for me too.
-Danik- said:
Use ZergRush method to root.
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SuperOneClick uses ZergRush. Why would it matter?
Anyway, when mine was stuck at step 5, it did finally clear. You just have to wait.

Every firmware for the MS2 is rootable with Cydia Impactor, even the ones on BL4.
It's easier now

Lean946 said:
Every firmware for the MS2 is rootable with Cydia Impactor, even the ones on BL4.
It's easier now
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This worked for me. Couldn't have been easier.

Always used SuperOneClick to root my ML2.
Please, check this items:
- User Debugging Mode
- Motorola Flash Interface (on Device manager of your computer), if not show this, will not work well.
With your device manager opened, click on Root button and check if your cell loses connection when stopped at chmod command.
The SuperoneClick uses the zergrush tool and seems like a exploit by anti-spyware softwares. Make sure that you disable when runs the SuperOneClick.

[TUTORIAL] ROOT Sony Xperia Z - EASY! (C6603,C6602,L36h)

WARNING: Only works with firmwares under 4.3!
Since Kingo has now replied and the IMEI issues have been resolved, here is my tutorial on how to get root privileges on your Xperia Z safely and even more important easily! No need to worry about bricking now I will also post an alternative method that is just as easy!
So, here we go:
1. Download this file here: http://goo.gl/AIUANa
2. Install it on your computer (you can remove it later)
3. Open the installed program
4. Connect the phone to the computer
5. Go in settings and in developer options and then enable USB debugging
6. Click on ROOT!
7. The phone will now reboot, ROOTED! You are welcome! Please thanks if it helped!
Alternative method(10% more difficult). The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you.
1. Download this file: http://goo.gl/U6Jwaf
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Post below if you have questions or don't understand!

can it root the latest .101 firmware on sony xperia z

aristide1997 said:
Since Kingo has now replied and the IMEI issues have been resolved, here is my tutorial on how to get root privileges on your Xperia Z safely and even more important easily! No need to worry about bricking now I will also post an alternative method that is just as easy!
So, here we go:
1. Download this file here: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install it on your computer (you can remove it later)
3. Open the installed program
4. Connect the phone to the computer
5. Go in settings and in developer options and then enable USB debugging
6. Click on ROOT!
7. The phone will now reboot, ROOTED! You are welcome! Please thanks if it helped!
Alternative method(10% more difficult). The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you.
1. Download this file: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Post below if you have questions or don't understand!
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This is valid for 4.3?

aristide1997 said:
Since Kingo has now replied and the IMEI issues have been resolved, here is my tutorial on how to get root privileges on your Xperia Z safely and even more important easily! No need to worry about bricking now I will also post an alternative method that is just as easy!
So, here we go:
1. Download this file here: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install it on your computer (you can remove it later)
3. Open the installed program
4. Connect the phone to the computer
5. Go in settings and in developer options and then enable USB debugging
6. Click on ROOT!
7. The phone will now reboot, ROOTED! You are welcome! Please thanks if it helped!
Alternative method(10% more difficult). The only problem is that this is chinese language, so you have to click the exact buttons I tell you.
1. Download this file: [MOD EDIT: Against XDA rules to use PPC links like ad.fly]
2. Install the software, using the installation buttons as you would on any other windows installation.
3. When you have installed it, you will see a green button, press it. Then connect your phone on USB debugging mode.
4. When the phone is connected the software will recognise the phone and the green button will show "ROOT", click on it.
5. The phone is going to be rooted in some seconds and the process is finished when it will show a tick on the software.
6. The phone will reboot.
7. When it is rebooted, go to google play and download super su.
8. Open super su and it will ask you to update the binaries, and you must click on update, and then normal.
9. A window in chinese will pop up on the phone, this is the screen that allows you to give root permissions to any app. You must click the button on the right.
10. You are done! Root process is complete!
11. This is the most important step. Leave a thanks! If you liked the tutorial, please show it to me!
Post below if you have questions or don't understand!
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Can we root 4.3 rom with this method
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Kingo isn't able to root 4.3 as of now, but all the older ones yes. Try the second method.
To go back to 4.2, please use this:
https://app.box.com/s/pnqhi5o9tqg1fv7uxunf
Contains the instructions to go back.

Or use this tool by trusted developer bin4ry that will root the same firmware versions (.67 and older) and doesn't need an internet connection to root your device - Root many Android
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kingvortex said:
Or use this tool by trusted developer bin4ry that will root the same firmware versions (.67 and older) and doesn't need an internet connection to root your device - Root many Android
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Yeah but you need to have adb tools installed right?

aristide1997 said:
Yeah but you need to have adb tools installed right?
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No, unless Bin4ry removed them from the tool since I last used it (unlikely).
Even if you did, it's preferable to use it over Kingo/Vroot that both send hardware IDs to China as part of the process. Security and transparency should not be sacrificed for ease of use.
Before you give me the usual line that Kingo doesn't collect anything, I suggest you look on their official Facebook page. They admit they collect various data from your device. Look at the images they posted on 7th November 2013, where they state that they collect hardware IDs and serial numbers.
Also, they were caught modifying open source software for their tool and only admitted that once caught.
Anyway, their tool is nothing but a collection of other people's work passed off as their own and nobody on a development site such as this should be recommending use of software created by bottom feeders like that.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk

kingvortex said:
No, unless Bin4ry removed them from the tool since I last used it (unlikely).
Even if you did, it's preferable to use it over Kingo/Vroot that both send hardware IDs to China as part of the process. Security and transparency should not be sacrificed for ease of use.
Before you give me the usual line that Kingo doesn't collect anything, I suggest you look on their official Facebook page. They admit they collect various data from your device. Look at the images they posted on 7th November 2013, where they state that they collect hardware IDs and serial numbers.
Also, they were caught modifying open source software for their tool and only admitted that once caught.
Anyway, their tool is nothing but a collection of other people's work passed off as their own and nobody on a development site such as this should be recommending use of software created by bottom feeders like that.
Sent from my C6603 using Tapatalk
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Yes i believe you. I still posted both methods so people can chose the one they want, and if they want to root it, hey, it's there and it's easy. Personally, I used the second one (which is even more risky than kingo since it's chinese) and nothing happenes to my phone, and I did that back in september 2013.
So for now everyone is safe!

Not working for me on 4.3
It says "Need Root" to download the requisite dependency files then FAILED

Ben Ling said:
Not working for me on 4.3
It says "Need Root" to download the requisite dependency files then FAILED
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Did you try the second method?

The second method will 100% not work either.
There is currently no way to root 4.3 directly without unlocking the bootloader.
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kingvortex said:
The second method will 100% not work either.
There is currently no way to root 4.3 directly without unlocking the bootloader.
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Ah ok sorry then, you will have to unlock the bootloader first!

Perhaps change the thread title to reflect that only 4.2.2 and older is rootable by these methods.
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kingvortex said:
Perhaps change the thread title to reflect that only 4.2.2 and older is rootable by these methods.
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I will put it in red now in the first line of the thread!

Thank for the guide..

aristide1997 said:
Ah ok sorry then, you will have to unlock the bootloader first!
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Not true you can use NUTs method from 2.67 or .569..
But ye... quite the hassle and a one-click is welcome..

Is there a way to root/custom recovery when my usb port is broken ?

theorlyowl said:
Is there a way to root/custom recovery when my usb port is broken ?
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Try using wifi adb.

Aka91 said:
Try using wifi adb.
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Cant get wifi adb to work, the guide says it needs to be connected via usb first. And i cant do that, since my usb port is permanently broken.