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Instructions on rooting your CDMA Hero with z4root

This is a tutorial for people who have trouble rooting with z4root and get a half rooted phone after clicking 'permanent root' in the first place.
1. Download z4root from 4shared. (Latest version is 1.3 I believe?)
2. install the z4root apk.
3. Open z4root, make sure usb debugging is on. (Settings>applications>development>usb debugging)
4. Click the temporary root button.
5. Once the temporary root completes, click the permanent root button.
6. When the permanent root completes and says 'rebooting..', pull your battery and boot up the phone.
That's it. You're now rooted. Install clockworkmod recovery through Rom Manager from the market or download the recovery.img and zip it in a HERCIMG.zip and install it via hboot (which is my personal preference)
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA Premium App

The first time I used z4root I was really frustrated when it got stuck on the "rebooting" and it seemed to take several tries. The key is to open your app drawer after rooting. If you see Superuser, you're good.
Also, just want to point out that the HERCIMG.zip installing only works if you're S-OFF. In any case, if you're S-OFF you don't even have to go through the root process, anyway

i downloaded it and but it refuse to let me install the apk ... a lil help please

Chamelio_Sal said:
i downloaded it and but it refuse to let me install the apk ... a lil help please
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Allow third party apps
®patience is a virtue©

Also to add... quit recommending flashing through rom manager. Its horrible and too many things go wrong. ALWAYS flash in recovery and bootloader. Will solve a ton of flash problems.
®patience is a virtue©

Will this method work for all HTC Hero radios?
Does anyone know if this will work on an HTC Sprint Hero with a radio of 2.42.02.10.29 Mar/2010,16:02:39
I have read that people have had issues. I was also told that I would need to update my phone to FROYO. Is that true?
All I want to do is move stuff to my SD card to free up space.
Also, if I need to, can I unroot? Thanks!!
Mike

thisll work on all the official sprint updates

Unroot?
How would I unroot if need be?

mikeinstlouis said:
How would I unroot if need be?
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Il Duce posted this complete Hero guide in the q & a section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063843
From there you should be able to find everything you ever wanted (or need) to know about the Hero. Bookmark the page it's been invaluable.

hockeyfamily737 said:
Il Duce posted this complete Hero guide in the q & a section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1063843
From there you should be able to find everything you ever wanted (or need) to know about the Hero. Bookmark the page it's been invaluable.
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Agreed.
#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*

[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!

4.3 & 4.2 Tegra Note Root NEW UPDATE 12-28-13

How to root Tegra Note 4.3
"Unlocking bootloader
1. Unlock the bootloader
Access bootloader by either from poweroff holding volume down and power keys... Or enable USB debugging via pc enter adb shell reboot bootloader
Once at bootloader type in terminal/cmd fastboot oem unlock and follow intructions till the end...
WARNING DEVICE WILL WIPE USERDATA(EVERYTHING)
Device is now unlocked
2. install recovery - steps above
3. Download supersu.zip from chainfires website
Install via recovery... (Android terminal, su, reboot recovery)
Navigate to Supersu.zip via volume up, down keys and powerbutton - http://download.chainfire.eu/372/Sup...erSU-v1.86.zip" -
Shaky156 ( Thanks for bringing this to the TN7)
For more info and CWM recovery go to Shaky156 's thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586432
Root 4.2
METHOD 1 (RECOMMENDED)
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thanks to Gnurou
"So, I have finally updated my SHIELD rooting method to support Tegra Note 7 as well, so you guys don't need to install weird programs on your PCs:
https://github.com/linux-shield/shield-root
Rooting by itself is quite easy, you need to have adb and fastboot on your system then:
1) Enable USB debugging in the developer options and plug your TN7
2) Download https://github.com/linux-shield/shie...7.img?raw=true
3) In a shell, issue "adb reboot-bootloader"
4) In the same shell, go into the directory containing root_tn7.img and run "fastboot boot root_tn7.img".
Rooting will take ~15 seconds and the tablet will reboot. You should then have SuperSU installed and working.
Note that these are not exactly the instructions mentioned on the README file of my Github repository. That's because TN7's bootloader is not interactive as SHIELD's for the moment, I hope this will be fixed.". All thanks to Gnurou
4.2 Chinese root method
METHOD 2
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Ok so for starters the tegra note does come with an unlocked boot loader so that a big plus. To root I followed these steps..
"There is another method to root the tegra note easily if you know chinese......
You may download the software called Jin Shan Mobile Assistant at the site below:
google it --> (zs.ijinshan.com)
EDIT: HERE IS A DIRECT LINK TO DOWNLOAD THE ROOT TOOL
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2Sc2UBbSHchb1pBUGpPN2N1Sm8/edit?usp=sharing
click and download the PC ver. setup file at right handside.(wrote 支持设备：安装win8/Win7/Vista/XP系统)
After installation, plug in your tegra note via USB. Press the ROOT大師 at the bottom left corner.
It will checked your device model as P1640. Then press "確定". It will simply root your device immediately.
:good::good::good:"
Thanks to hotsuma2000
Once I was rooted using the method above I installed Supersu from market and it replaced the superuser from the above method.. I then removed all apps that were installed from using the Chinese root.
STEPS
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The .exe file to download is about 30mb.
Once you download the file run it using Windows.
Open the program after installation.
Make sure USB debugging is checked on your device. (FYI to get developer options go to settings about tablet and press on build number until a message pops up saying you have Dev options.)
Plug the tegra note into your PC and the program should then recognize your device at which point you will see the root option.
Click root and magic...
The root program will install it's own version of superuser but don't worry I will get to that.
Once rooted go to Google play and download Supersu by chain fire then open it. You should then be prompted to install.. It will say another superuser app is detected and ask to replace..
There you have it feel free to ask away anything on your mind
If I was a help to anybody please throw me a thanks
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Ksehwail said:
I have found a link to root the tegra note however the directions are not in English but I did follow all the fastboot and adb commands and was not able to get root... If anybody can help I would be very grateful thanks
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I will probably release a Tegra Note rooting method similar to the one I did for SHIELD (https://github.com/linux-shield/shield-root ). Just give me a few more days/weeks.
Btw, how come there is no Tegra Note forum on XDA yet?

Thank you sir I will be anxiously awaiting... Thanks for the update now I can sit back and wait let me know if I can help in any way if ever u need a tester or whatever no problem
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I also will be anxiously awaiting root help. Thanks in advance.

+1

Can't wait for root! Thanks in advance. I don't know why there isn't a forum yet. Hopefully some mods will get on it

Ksehwail said:
I have found a link to root the tegra note however the directions are not in English but I did follow all the fastboot and adb commands and was not able to get root... If anybody can help I would be very grateful thanks
Edit thanks to somebody's instructions I followed I was able to root the device with a few clicks... Thanks will update op just in a rush
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Dude, don't keep us waiting like this!

Hi could you please upload link to root file and a how to
Thanks Jason

**BUMP**
Ksehwail said:
I have found a link to root the tegra note however the directions are not in English but I did follow all the fastboot and adb commands and was not able to get root... If anybody can help I would be very grateful thanks
Edit thanks to somebody's instructions I followed I was able to root the device with a few clicks... Thanks will update op just in a rush
Sent from my TegraNote-P1640 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Where's the info? Please post the solution you found. I've been digging through forum after forum and have tried 3 or 4 "one-click" root tools. So far nothing has worked. I really want to use Titanium Backup on this device.
UPDATE I finally got root on my Tegra NOTE 7!!! The process was a bit haphazard and inept but after enough tinkering I was able to get it done! Since the method is a bit involved I would recommend waiting for an easier solution. That being said, for those, like me, who just can't wait feel free to PM me and I'll point you in the right direction.

feel free to pm me for instructions or direction

I would be interested in directions for how to root. Why not just post them in this thread?

pottersam said:
I would be interested in directions for how to root. Why not just post them in this thread?
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I have updated the OP to include directions let me know if it is to vague

Ksehwail said:
I have updated the OP to include directions let me know if it is to vague
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Thank you for the update. Any idea how secure this method is?

Fantastic! It didn't work the first time I tried it, though I think that's because the program hadn't detected the tablet yet, but the second time it worked like a charm! It's a shame that PC program is in Chinese... it actually looks pretty cool! Thanks so much... not having root has been killing me, but hey, this thing's only been out just over a week... didn't expect it so soon!

Ksehwail said:
Click root and magic...
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Unfortunately when I click ROOT, the progress bar immediately stops and the process doesn't seem to complete. It did install some apps though.
Any ideas?

jp22382 said:
Unfortunately when I click ROOT, the progress bar immediately stops and the process doesn't seem to complete. It did install some apps though.
Any ideas?
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just double check make sure debbuging is checked... also when you run the program wait until it shows TegraNote sometimes you have to wait a little bit. It took me like two times before I was able to do it let me know if you the problem continues

Tried on another computer and it worked fine, installed SuperSU and cleaned up the extra apps. Thanks!!
Now next step is getting a custom recovery so we can do backups

jp22382 said:
Tried on another computer and it worked fine, installed SuperSU and cleaned up the extra apps. Thanks!!
Now next step is getting a custom recovery so we can do backups
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Something is in the works

Have not tried this yet but sounds ok.
Think I will wait for recovery as I want to try the exellent xposed framework on the note.
And then the wonderfull gravity box module.
Should be ok but safer to have a backup I think.
Thanks for finding and sharing this with us.
drc

These instructions will work for the EVGA TN7, correct? Sorry to ask the question, but I had a thought there may be differences between the EVGA and AV models. Thanks for any reply.

Need help to root + backup new note 3

Hello,
I am about to buy a new note 3 and wanted to root it.
I know i have to backup phone iemi and then root.
I see there is CF root but i cant see where to back up.
Can someone so kindle link me to a guide to backup photo and then a root guide please?
Cheers

Android Noobie said:
Hello,
I am about to buy a new note 3 and wanted to root it.
I know i have to backup phone iemi and then root.
I see there is CF root but i cant see where to back up.
Can someone so kindle link me to a guide to backup photo and then a root guide please?
Cheers
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Do you want to backup your phone or backup photo?
Well you can copy your photo to ext sd or put it in you computer.
To fully backup your phone you must flash custom recovery to do nandroid backup.
To root your phone hmmmm let say google it. So many tutorial you can find.
Come on man dont be lazy.
If you want people to help you please provide your phone model, current rom or something. Yes you are using note 3, but which one?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Android Noobie said:
Hello,
I am about to buy a new note 3 and wanted to root it.
I know i have to backup phone iemi and then root.
I see there is CF root but i cant see where to back up.
Can someone so kindle link me to a guide to backup photo and then a root guide please?
Cheers
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Install TWRP recovery in Odin and use the automated EFS backup system. You don't need root for this, but it will inject root for you if you need it just before you click Reboot System..

[Q] rooting help please

im not sure where to post this but ill post it here you can move it if its wrong but i need help im new to the rooting thing this is my first time having android and switched over from apple and i jailbroke my iphones and loved it so id like to do the same for my galaxy s5 i tried to flash something using odin on it and it softbricked (i think thats what its called) my phone and it got stuck in a boot logo i wound up not being able to find the original software to flash back onto my phone so i had to take it into a bestbuy and get it fixed with a samsung rep but id rather not so basically im asking someone to help walk me through how to root my phone its got lollipop (5.0) on it ive tried looking up guides and stuff and i get lost with the technical terms and everything else i need an idiots guide lol please and thank you in advance ^_^ its a sm-g900v

Follow @muniz_ri 's directions from his KeepRoot thread near this one.

does it matter if im not already rooted?

Veid71 said:
does it matter if im not already rooted?
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In order to Root a phone, you should be unrooted.
Don't be afraid of the technical terms. If you've jailbroken iPoops, then you should be able to Root an Android no problem!
FOLLOW THIS THREAD STEP BY STEP.....AND THIS THREAD HERE. If you have a question about a specific step, feel free to ask. Between the two threads, you should be able to figure it out.
Standard Disclaimer ( I am not responsible if you FUBAR your device. I am merely pointing in the write (hehe) direction. )
Good luck!

Veid71 said:
does it matter if im not already rooted?
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I find these instructions a little easier to follow. Skip down to the notes #4 for unrooted phones. The one step left off is you need busybox installed on your phone before safestrap will install. Search for it on play store. Like was mentioned, ask questions if you get stuck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/how-to-update-to-g900vvru1boa8-5-0-t3020546

Tulsadiver said:
I find these instructions a little easier to follow. Skip down to the notes #4 for unrooted phones. The one step left off is you need busybox installed on your phone before safestrap will install. Search for it on play store. Like was mentioned, ask questions if you get stuck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/how-to-update-to-g900vvru1boa8-5-0-t3020546
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I looked at that thread and went to download the number 4 step but on the download page it said the uploaded name and that the download was for the galaxy s4 is it still okay?
Also is there anyway I download the original stock OS that way if something goes wrong I just flash it back into my phone?

Veid71 said:
I looked at that thread and went to download the number 4 step but on the download page it said the uploaded name and that the download was for the galaxy s4 is it still okay?
Also is there anyway I download the original stock OS that way if something goes wrong I just flash it back into my phone?
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That file is good, just mis-named. Here is a listing of all stock files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880

Tulsadiver said:
I find these instructions a little easier to follow. Skip down to the notes #4 for unrooted phones. The one step left off is you need busybox installed on your phone before safestrap will install. Search for it on play store. Like was mentioned, ask questions if you get stuck.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...l/how-to-update-to-g900vvru1boa8-5-0-t3020546
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Okay thanks and do I install busybox before I try to root my phone or afterwards?
Sent from my SM-G900V

After you use towelroot. Busybox won't install unless you have root.

Tulsadiver said:
After you use towelroot. Busybox won't install unless you have root.
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Okay thanks what about safestrap? And what is that?

That is your custom recovery. Once installed hit "install recovery" and if everything was done right it will show recovery as being installed.

Tulsadiver said:
That is your custom recovery. Once installed hit "install recovery" and if everything was done right it will show recovery as being installed.
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Okay and when do I install that? And that file I downloaded the one that I said is for the s4 do I just flash that whole thing onto it?
Sent from my SM-G900V

No. That file is the first step. It is installed via Odin.
Have you ever hooked your phone up to the PC before? In otherwards, have you installed the USB drivers yet? If not, your PC will not even recognize your phone. Download this to your computer and install it.
http://www.mediafire.com/?a4hd8y0c1iakysk

Tulsadiver said:
No. That file is the first step. It is installed via Odin.
Have you ever hooked your phone up to the PC before? In otherwards, have you installed the USB drivers yet? If not, your PC will not even recognize your phone. Download this to your computer and install it.
http://www.mediafire.com/?a4hd8y0c1iakysk
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Yeah my pc will recognize my phone I've backed it up a few times using kies3
Sent from my SM-G900V

I just rooted mine today and it was challenging - several times I thought my phone was DONE. Luckily that wasn't the case.
Take a look at my post on this forum and follow all the way through, there are my steps in there and I can answer specific questions you may have...
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bootchSS said:
I just rooted mine today and it was challenging - several times I thought my phone was DONE. Luckily that wasn't the case.
Take a look at my post on this forum and follow all the way through, there are my steps in there and I can answer specific questions you may have...
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I read it but I'm a bit confused what's MOAR?
Sent from my SM-G900V

Veid71 said:
I read it but I'm a bit confused what's MOAR?
Sent from my SM-G900V
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MOAR is a custom ROM for people on rooted OA8. Very nice.