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Anyone going to do a 1 click root ?

Non of the rooting methods are working for me.

What is not working? I was having difficulties as well but found a workaround.

I have rooted and flashed my Vibrant but cannot understand the directions enough to attempt to root the Nexus S. I have tried hooking the phone up to adb which is installed on my PC but it does not recognize the device and says permission denied. I am confused do I use adb? Do I use fast boot ( which I have no idea how to use)? I have used Terminal Emulator on the Vibrant and my Nexus One but you have to have root to use it. I know I am not very educated in these matters but any all help would be greatly appreciated, other than I should take the phone back and get a refund as I am not bright enough to own one!! Which I have been told.They may be right LOL LOL

In my opinion, the creators of wonderful one click rooting apps like z4root, universal one click root, visionary etc. should try to integrate support for nexus S in their upcoming builds.

aliwaqas said:
In my opinion, the creators of wonderful one click rooting apps like z4root, universal one click root, visionary etc. should try to integrate support for nexus S in their upcoming builds.
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These root options use a security exploit that don't work anymore on Gingerbread (tested yesterday on IRC #NSdev)

What no more one-click roots! Err....

I get adbwinapi.dll not found when I type fastboot devices

siberslug said:
I get adbwinapi.dll not found when I type fastboot devices
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I was just lazy in setting up my ADB/Fastboot and stopped for work at this point, but interesting that I have the same issue.

I don't think it can't get any easier than: fastboot oem unlock

siberslug said:
I get adbwinapi.dll not found when I type fastboot devices
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in the latest SDK revision they moved adb to \platform-tools. you need to change the PATH variable to that folder and restart your computer for it to take effect

Good call. Thanks >;]
slowz3r said:
in the latest SDK revision they moved adb to \platform-tools. you need to change the PATH variable to that folder and restart your computer for it to take effect
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southeastbeast said:
Good call. Thanks >;]
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no problemo, at first I didnt realize it either

[Script] WiFi Only (great for inactive devices)

Thanks:
Scary Alien for helping with some of my brainstorms
CPCookieMan for pointing me in the right direction with my initial thoughts for this project
MongooseHelix for the idea of the script vs a flashable zip
This is a very simple script that utilizes the radiooptions command to disable the radio but still allow use of WiFi. I wanted to make it to be run in init.d on startup but haven't successfully got it working that way yet so for now it can be run with script manager. This script can be run as follows:
1. Download the script and place it somewhere on your SD Card. (Maybe make a folder named Scripts to keep things organized)
2. Download Script Manager from the market.
3. Open Script Manager and navigate to where you saved the script then select the script.
4. Check the options for run as root and if you always use wifi only because you don't have service on your device check off Run at boot as well.
5. When prompted by superuser allow superuser permissions.
I have tested this script on my Incredible and my Eris as well and should be universal to run on any android device.
Download Here
If you are using this on an inactive device and don't want the activation screen coming up after reboot and new ROM flash follow these simple steps.
*NOTE: you need to be using a ROM that has EPST.apk (Sense or stock based) in it for this procedure to work.
1. Select emergency call and dial ##778.
2. Select edit and enter service password 000000.
3. Select NAM Settings.
4. Change Mobile Directory number to 0000000000 (Ten digits).
5. Change MIN1 to 0000000 (Seven digits).
6. Change Mobile Country Code to 000 (Three digits).
7. As you back out "Commit the Change".

The guy that made super charger script has a script that can be ran with gscript and used to modify the init file which is supposed to change it so you can run scripts on boot. I think its only for stock roms tho.
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Interesting.... this means once my daughter gets her upgrade I can retire my fabulous old Eris and turn it into a PDA and no longer use it as a phone? Sweet! Now I have to strip it all down to be a good mp3 player+.

Izeltokatl said:
Interesting.... this means once my daughter gets her upgrade I can retire my fabulous old Eris and turn it into a PDA and no longer use it as a phone? Sweet! Now I have to strip it all down to be a good mp3 player+.
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You don't have to... but you can

anubis2k3 said:
The guy that made super charger script has a script that can be ran with gscript and used to modify the init file which is supposed to change it so you can run scripts on boot. I think its only for stock roms tho.
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I'm wondering if it could be done by adding the commands in the init.rc file inside the boot image instead of an int.d script. I think the reason it's not working the way I have it setup so far is that it requires su permissions in order for the command to take effect. I'm still researching other ways but for now this method does work

CS - That is awesome!

gersto said:
CS - That is awesome!
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Thanks I just hope people find it useful!

CondemnedSoul said:
Thanks I just hope people find it useful!
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I think so, especially for those of us wanting to build ROMs that give our Eris's a second life as a non-phone touch device.
I know i've been wanting to try my hand at building a ROM like that, just waiting to upgrade in a month as my cell is the only phone i've got, just in case something bad happens to it

Hey, just wanted to say thanks. I don't have a use for this at this time but I can definitely imagine I'll have a use for it eventually!

Whenever I take advantage of my upgrade, I'll be sure to give this a try on my Eris. Right now it's my primary device though. Still, great idea CS!

Works great on my rebuilt Eris ..Thanks CS

Added procedure to permanately disable activation screen for non-activated phones to OP.

Just what i was looking for after i activate the new incredible 2! Awesome work!
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Scary Alien!!!
there's a name i haven't herd in a while. i'm sure glad he is still around.

Hey cs, congrats on the xda article on your script. I know i'm a few days late...
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klobkelosh said:
Hey cs, congrats on the xda article on your script. I know i'm a few days late...
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Thanks klob..... article?? Didn't know about it though lol

CondemnedSoul said:
Thanks klob..... article?? Didn't know about it though lol
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/script-to-allow-wifi-with-radio-disabled/
I saw it too and then kept forgetting to mention it so I'm glad someone did lol.

so exactly what might happen if i run this script on ancm7 rom that does not have the EPST.apk file?

a.mcdear said:
so exactly what might happen if i run this script on ancm7 rom that does not have the EPST.apk file?
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It will work fine without EPST. EPST is needed for ##778 to work for disabling the activation screen. The script itself does not require that apk, it uses the radiooptions command.
Sent from my ADR6300

I don't have radiooptions in my /system/bin...
But you said it should be universal on any Android device? Do I need a certain version of busybox installed?

[SCRIPT] Change Hostname v6 08/07/2012

This will also be the last update to this script for the foreseeable future. Someone else is more than welcome to take what is here and run with it though.
08-07-2012 fixed a few typos and problems with quotes.
01-29-2012 added some variables to check for the existence of things and get correct paths.
01-06-2012 fixed hostname path.
01-02-2012 Updated to truly work on all devices.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
Big thanks to cdesai for pointing out a nice little enhancement.
This is version 5 of this script.
This script is designed to change the hostname of your device so that you can access it through your network by name instead of android_0123456789ABCEDF.
Your device will also be able to be seen at your router by the new name as well.
Code:
#!/system/bin/sh
#change devName to whatever you want.
devName="changeMe"
#random variables
devHostPath=$(which hostname)
devGetPath=$(which getprop)
devSetPath=$(which setprop)
if [ "$($devGetPath net.hostname)" = "$devName" ]
then
echo "Device hostname does not need to be changed."
else
echo "Device hostname is being changed to $devName."
$devHostPath $devName
$devSetPath net.hostname $devName
if [ "$($devGetPath net.hostname)" != "$devName" ]
then
echo "Device hostname has not been changed."
else
echo "Device hostname has been successfully changed."
fi
fi
Download Hostname.sh
Download Hostname.sh to your device.
Use a text editor to change the "changeMe" in the script to whatever you want. [Keep the quotes]
Use Script Manager to run the script.
The script output will tell you if the command has completed successfully.
Once it has been run your device will be named whatever you change the "changeMe" to.
*Additionally, this script should be able to be run on any device without issues but I have only tested this on Galaxy Nexus AOKP and Droid Bionic Eclipse v3.0.
**Standard disclaimer, I am in no way responsible for ANYTHING that happens to your phone that you have done.
***This code is provided free of charge and is released with no warranty explicit or implied.
If you find this post useful or it helped in any way please hit the thanks button.

Can anyone confirm this worked for them? Doesn't seem to be working for me.

What's the output when you run it?
And when you run it a second time?
You can check at your router as well by logging into it and checking the DHCP leases.
Oh, I figured this was assumed, but you have to have root and run it as root.

Terror_1 said:
What's the output when you run it?
And when you run it a second time?
You can check at your router as well by logging into it and checking the DHCP leases.
Oh, I figured this was assumed, but you have to have root and run it as root.
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It didn't work for me either, but your effort is much appreciated!

Not all roms will have bash, and even those which have it is mostly in /system/bin
Using /system/bin/sh would be the best way!
From my fingers to your eyez

Thanks,works perfect for me on the HTC EVO.

cdesai said:
Not all roms will have bash, and even those which have it is mostly in /system/bin
Using /system/bin/sh would be the best way!
From my fingers to your eyez
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Good call.
I will get it fixed when I find a couple moments.
OP has been updated with the change, works fine on my bionic though untested on anything else.

Terror_1 said:
Good call.
I will get it fixed when I find a couple moments.
OP has been updated with the change, works fine on my bionic though untested on anything else.
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Yet another idea, you can specify the host name while executing the script as an argument (quick changes )
You can use read devname and if it's empty you can get model no. From build.prop
From my fingers to your eyez

cdesai said:
Yet another idea, you can specify the host name while executing the script as an argument (quick changes )
You can use read devname and if it's empty you can get model no. From build.prop
From my fingers to your eyez
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I left it static so that it can be run at boot and will always have the same name. The model could work but it is more for changing the name to something you want rather than being dictated what it will be.
Oh and depending on your model you could have a space or other special in it.

Hi everybody !
in the old version I have to follow the instructions, but when starting the Script Manager notice shall not be allowed and notice was not found, I'm using xperia arc s, please tell me why? sr my english is not good

Are you running this as root using the skull and crossbones icon?

Terror_1 said:
Are you running this as root using the skull and crossbones icon?
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I just running as root, pls check pic

le_manhpro said:
I just running as root, pls check pic
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Let me work on this a little and get back to you. It looks like you don't have busybox installed, which you "shouldn't" need.
What is your device?
[EDIT] Give the new version a shot and let me know how you make out.

Terror_1 said:
Let me work on this a little and get back to you. It looks like you don't have busybox installed, which you "shouldn't" need.
What is your device?
[EDIT] Give the new version a shot and let me know how you make out.
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I just installed the update of your version but still does not work, do not know which step I did wrong, please guide the steps to install it?
I'm using the xperia arc S
I have attached pictures of my sr english is not good

le_manhpro said:
I just installed the update of your version but still does not work, do not know which step I did wrong, please guide the steps to install it?
I'm using the xperia arc S
I have attached pictures of my sr english is not good
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I have many swear words for this.
There is nothing that you have done. Can you provide me with a link to the ROM you are using and I will take a closer look. Even if it's the last thing I do I will get this working.
Challenge accepted.

Terror_1 said:
I have many swear words for this.
There is nothing that you have done. Can you provide me with a link to the ROM you are using and I will take a closer look. Even if it's the last thing I do I will get this working.
Challenge accepted.
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I'm using the original rom android 2.3.4, you can check here, hope you find ways to overcome sorry my english is not good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=965

LG Revolution
On LG Revolution running GingerVolt 1.3, I had to change /bin/hostname to /system/xbin/hostname.
The script can be modified to determine the location of hostname command , rather than hardcoding the path.

gumnaam.sur said:
On LG Revolution running GingerVolt 1.3, I had to change /bin/hostname to /system/xbin/hostname.
The script can be modified to determine the location of hostname command , rather than hardcoding the path.
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I am working on a V5 of this which should be released within the next 2 weeks that should address almost all issues. It works as is on some devices but not all.
I have also found from my testing that setting the hostname is inconsequential and will only appear when you run the hostname command.

gumnaam.sur said:
On LG Revolution running GingerVolt 1.3, I had to change /bin/hostname to /system/xbin/hostname.
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Thanks! This is the path on the Galaxy Nexus (ICS 4.02) and i was able to get it to update successfully.
However, if this does not update the host name that is sent to my wireless router, the point of the exercise is moot to me. But at least I learned a little bit more about my phone!

This has been posted elsewhere, but to set the name set for the Wifi DHCP request:
Code:
echo yourphonehostname > /proc/sys/kernel/hostname
Obviously, this needs root. You can stick that in a new or existing script in /etc/init.d.
No need to reboot the phone for this to take effect. Stop and start wifi to get the phone to request a new DHCP lease. Note that if your phone was already connected to a router, then the new name might not show up immediately. You'll need drop the previous name from the router dhcp client table by either waiting for the lease to expire, rebooting the router or expiring the lease manually (e.g., in Tomato Admin GUI, click on the remaining lease time under lease column in the Status -> Device List page.)

[Q] Wiki root 2.3.3

Hi guys ...firstly Id like to apologize for my english cause iam from slovakia .....
Ok now my problem.... today i finally decided to root my HTC DESIRE Z 2.3.3
Soft.num. : 2.42.405.4
Somewhere i found out that the only working way is according to the wiki it means that firslty i have to downgrade my phone i downloaded ADB installed needed packages .... i did every step according to wiki and when i type "adb devices" to my command promt it says "list of devices attached" and it finds my device.... but when i type "adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp" it says cannot start fre3vo no such a file or directory

it's a simple problem, adb is not finding fr3vo. try moving fr3vo, and the other files you downloaded and extracted, into the same folder where you're running adb from. or if you have adb access set up universally, in the terminal just cd into the directory where you have the files extracted.

Of course I did so but still nothing ..
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jumptoin said:
Of course I did so but still nothing ..
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hmm ok, did you extract all the files after downloading them? that's about all i can think of..
edit; and someties you have to make sure the name of the file hasn't changed since the guide was written.

And I didn't completely understand the second advice maybe my english is inappropriate or my pc knowledge is bad could u explain it a bit closely ?
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sure, no problem. when you download the files in the guide, you also have to 'extract' them..... you right-click on the files and choose 'extract'... that will make them a folder instead of a zip file, and then adb will find the folder called 'fr3vo'. i hope this helps...

I didn't mean this but the second advice at first post
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oh, i just meant that you can set it up so that adb will work no matter which directory you are in. in that case, in the terminal you run adb in the folder where you have fr3vo and the other files extracted. this is sort of the proper way, but i do not have mine set up this way.
unfortunately it's hard to know why adb is not finding the files.... but i'm sure you will get it to work, since you already have adb set up.

I used XP ...I could try it on w7 could it work?
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i have used Windows 7 successfully. it's worth a try because just doing it over again, maybe things will fall into place properly

Ok thx for ur help ill try it and ill let u know....
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Ok cool, I'm sure you'll get it. Sometimes getting adb set up can be tricky for people, but ya got that.

yogi2010 said:
Ok cool, I'm sure you'll get it. Sometimes getting adb set up can be tricky for people, but ya got that.
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Download the pdf from www.strawmetal.minus.com it has a link to a single package for all files needed to downgrade and root your device.

Thanks bro....
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omg thanks guys a did everything according to the pdf guide and now iam perma rooted ... omg youre great guys ...now cpuld u tell me what would be the best rom for me ? i want something really fast and responsible .thank u one more time guys

oh guys ive found this one looking really interesting ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1714187 I LOVE ICS so it could be really nice ..what do you think and then another think ..how to flash this rom how i get into recovery ?

power on while holding volume down, select recovery with the power button. wipe everything (in recovery use trackpad to select and scroll) then choose flash zip and follow the op in the thread.
mimicry and elitemod are the two best ics roms I've tried latley although its been months since I used others and I'm sure more are good now as well.
still find myself using gingerbread most of the time though, try a few roms out. do nandroid backups before flashing new ones, but flash a few roms to find out what you like. in the developers section you will find a thread that has links to all of the current roms and many from the past
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sry for stupid questions but ... volume down+power ... i should use it when my phone is on or off? ... when i try it when my phone is on it does nothing

now i was just playing i wrote adb reboot recovery to command promt and it worked but i guess this is not proper way

adb reboot recovery. Is a perfect and flawless way to reboot into recovery. Its useful when a rom goes into a bootloop as removing the battery is not advisable(removing battery should be your last resort).
Edit: Don't forget to remove/delete PC10IMG.zip from your sdcard before you use the power + vol.down.
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[Official] Note 4 Verizon Bootloader Unlock

Enjoy. Don't forget to thank @beaups too, he discovered the eMMC backdoor and exploited it!
UPDATE: [8/2/16] I have recompiled the binary to fix issues with older ROMs like 4.4. This should fix all the issues with "This is for samsung device only" errors.
THIS WILL NOT WORK ON GALAXY S3/GALAXY S4/GALAXY S6|e/Galaxy S7|e. It will NOT work on AT&T
More info on doing this: here
DON'T UPDATE YOUR BOOTLOADER TO ANYTHING AFTER THE LATEST BUILD AS OF 4/19/16
Disclosure: I do not own a Note 4. The exploit happened to be applicable to the Note 4, and we compiled it for your devices rather than not release it at all. This seems like a reasonable and friendly thing to do for the community. I can't help you root or teach you how to use ADB. It's important you have the ability to do these things or research them a bit before blindly using this. I am very familiar with Samsung however, and time permitting, will do my best to help anyone having issues.
You should not run this if you don't understand it. For those who are capable but need some help go here
ROOT REQUIRED, we aren't responsible for anything you do with this.
You NEED a MicroSD, and it WILL be formatted during this process.
YOU MUST DISABLE REACTIVATION LOCK OR YOU WILL HAVE ISSUES!!!!!!!!!
You can download the eMMC brick bug check app on the Play Store to verify your CID starts with 15. If it does, you are good. If not, it will not work.
UPDATE: Anyone having issues with the "this is for samsung devices only error, please the fix attached to this post
Download
The code below is NOT a script, you must enter the commands manually.
First you must unzip the file.
Code:
adb push unlock_n4 /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp/
chmod 777 unlock_n4
chown root.root unlock_n4
./unlock_n4
Allow device to reboot. After full reboot, power down and pull battery. May need to run it twice if it doesn't work after the battery pull.
Paypal: [email protected] [COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY AND OPTIONAL]

Wow! Awesome. Would like to pay my bounty now.
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

I can confirm this works. I tested on my Note 4 with 5.1.1 with temp root for Ryan. Running TWRP and about to install CM

Anyway now we can look into doing this for the AT&T model ? N910A? Since we have the Verizon model taken care of
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please post a video on how to do this because I don't know squat about adb. I have the Verizon note 4 with unlimited data. I know ill have to back up all of my data to my pc but I haven't even used the temp root and don't know how to do that either

nemopsp said:
Anyway now we can look into doing this for the AT&T model ? N910A? Since we have the Verizon model taken care of
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Won't work unfortunately.

Akashp2011 said:
please post a video on how to do this because I don't know squat about adb. I have the Verizon note 4 with unlimited data. I know ill have to back up all of my data to my pc but I haven't even used the temp root and don't know how to do that either
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That is out of the scope of this thread.

Akashp2011 said:
please post a video on how to do this because I don't know squat about adb. I have the Verizon note 4 with unlimited data. I know ill have to back up all of my data to my pc but I haven't even used the temp root and don't know how to do that either
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right to learn adb bro ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266638

Wow...waiting my device arrived tomorrow...thank it awesome

ryanbg said:
That is out of the scope of this thread.
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okay then can you please provide step by step instructions on how to do this? I can manage to temp root my device

Great! Can't wait to get home!
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munchy_cool said:
right to learn adb bro ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266638
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preciate ya

sixtythreechevy said:
Wow! Awesome. Would like to pay my bounty now.
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Updated OP with address

Akashp2011 said:
okay then can you please provide step by step instructions on how to do this? I can manage to temp root my device
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once you are comfortable with adb, the instructions in OP are a walk in the park. Read the other thread I linked to and try some adb commands like
adb reboot bootloader
it's easy , just give it a try first.

and this works for retail note 4, right? im just making sure because ive waited so d*mn long for this moment.. lol

Akashp2011 said:
and this works for retail note 4, right? im just making sure because ive waited so d*mn long for this moment.. lol
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yes, make sure your cid is 15. Download brickbug app from Playstore and check cid, it should start with 15.

ryanbg said:
Won't work unfortunately.
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Well Congrats for Verizon users!! #HAPPYDAY
Now wish someone could at least permanently root N910A model.
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Do I just leave the file in my downloads on my pc or will it just transfer it automatically to my phone

HORIZONx720 said:
Do I just leave the file in my downloads on my pc or will it just transfer it automatically to my phone
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like it says in OP, your card will be wiped so you have to backup card contents manually.

ryanbg said:
Enjoy. Don't forget to thank @beaups too
ROOT REQUIRED, we aren't responsible for anything you do with this.
You NEED a MicroSD, and it WILL be formatted during this process.
Download
Code:
adb push samsung_unlock_n4-2 /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp/
chmod 777 samsung_unlock_n4-2
chown root.root samsung_unlock_n4-2
./samsung_unlock_n4-2
Allow device to reboot. After full reboot, power down and pull battery. May need to run it twice if it doesn't work after the battery pull.
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How does one obtain root for this though?