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Cant root after Flashing New SBF...

I installed the new 2.2.320 sbf from TBH, just to start fresh. I have now tried 6 different programs to root my phone. None of them are working...Is anyone else having this issue? And if you got it working, what steps did you take to fix it? Thanks in advance

Use z4root. Had The same problem. This is a one click root application.

Yup, same problem here too. I was actually going to ask if anyone has the z4 root app because it disappeared from the market. It was the only thing that worked the first time I flashed the new SBF.

ya, after flashing the new SBF, had to manually install Z4 as it wasnt in the market. Also it seems as if the D2 method wasnt working properly.

Thanks for the help everyone...
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s0n- said:
ya, after flashing the new SBF, had to manually install Z4 as it wasnt in the market. Also it seems as if the D2 method wasnt working properly.
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I don't know what the reasoning is, but no other root methods seem to work on 2.2.1.

z4root worked fine for me

deadpixell said:
z4root worked fine for me
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YEs it works. That was the point of this thread. lol

I had to wipe data to get z4 to work. I don't know why but if I downloaded all my apps again and set everything up it wouldn't work.

Put your phone in airplane mode, reboot, run z4root, let it reboot you phone. Once it powers on take it out of airplane mode and you should be rooted.
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I tried loading z4root on my phone, but every single time I try to download it it say "content not supported on phone".
Any help is much appreciated.

SleekDX said:
I tried loading z4root on my phone, but every single time I try to download it it say "content not supported on phone".
Any help is much appreciated.
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I used z4root also make sure debugging is turned on
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Breakthecycle2 said:
I don't know what the reasoning is, but no other root methods seem to work on 2.2.1.
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Rooting through ADB works... z4root is much easier of course.

The .340 OTA installed on my phone today. Lost root.
I tried the DarkOnion batch file (DoRootWin_2.1.4) several times and could not get it to run to completion.
As mentioned, Z4 (in airplane mode) worked fine.

I tried this...my phone is telling me it cannot down the file because the file type is not suported by my phone. What am I missing? Thank you!!!

I too am having issues with rooting after the ota update. I initally was rooted using the rootmyx2 one click gui from sli3ntki11 and did the update, now nothing will give me root access, I tried z4, rootmyx2 (again), and tried the doroot.bat method through the android sdk install. Kinda at a loss. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
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So I believe I figured it out. I have two existing superuser.apk in my system/app folder. This from what I read in some other posts is confusing z4 ( go figure smart enough to root but not to overwrite, lol) but the directory is read only. The other post gave a link to the steps to access it but the page was not found. Can anyone give me the steps to take to gain access to the directly and make it read/write so I can remove those two rogue files and get rooted?
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z4root not supported on my droid X
hi,
i updated my Droid X to the latest version. 2.3.340. and downloaded the z4root through my phone from the link here and i get an error message that the file is not supported on this phone. please help i am new to this and still don't fully understand all of the terms. i tried to download the z4root 1.2 from 4shared.com but the phone hangs and nothing happens. any type of help will be appreciated, thanks.

did you sucessfully install it or did you get the error while trying to install it. you will have to download the apps installer from the market and use it to install the z4root.apk from your sd card.

crxin said:
did you sucessfully install it or did you get the error while trying to install it. you will have to download the apps installer from the market and use it to install the z4root.apk from your sd card.
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what is the name of the apps installer i need to use the Z4root.

First time rooter

I was wondering what root I should go with as a first time rooter lol..
And a link to get there maybe.... Iv heard froyo 2.2 is the best
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Deathbeaver said:
I was wondering what root I should go with as a first time rooter lol..
And a link to get there maybe.... Iv heard froyo 2.2 is the best
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depends entirely on what update ur using.. ig you want froyo.. use ota updates to get you to dl09 and then use the adb method. follow the directions carefully. here is a link to directions... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238 im not sure if u can use the one click root with dl09 ive heard you cant but i havent tried it so i wouldnt recomend it.. heres a link to dl adb. via sdk tools.. http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
be sure you read everything over very carefully so u know what ur getting into.. good luck

DI01 is what I'm using so would I do the one click root....if so can any one recommend some roms and other stuff I would need...thanks
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HELP
so i tried the one click method with my phone and it pushes files on my phone then my phone restarts but while its restarting the one click thing keeps saying device eror device not found and does it like 10 times then says device done push any key to continue? does any one know whats going on....im using DI01 i have the samsung drivers installed... and its in usb debugging? HELP PLEASE!!! really want to root this beast!!

Deathbeaver said:
so i tried the one click method with my phone and it pushes files on my phone then my phone restarts but while its restarting the one click thing keeps saying device eror device not found and does it like 10 times then says device done push any key to continue? does any one know whats going on....im using DI01 i have the samsung drivers installed... and its in usb debugging? HELP PLEASE!!! really want to root this beast!!
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like i said earlier adb is the BEST way to do it with few problems.. ive never used a one click root so hopefully someone else will b sweet and help u out.. gluck

o yes and u cant use dl01 with the froyo leak it WILL NOT WORK!!! u need to update first..

In this forum there is the stickied thread for beginners that links to AndroidCentral directions for a one click method.
I used that to get rooted without any issues.
Then I went to the devoper forum and used the How To guide for getting DL30. That worked with no issues too.
1. You need to upgrade (OTA if possible) to DL09 first.
2. Follow directions exactly as stated.
3. After root, install Titanium Backup. Its not mentioned in these directions but its very helpful and lets you back up specific apps. I only backed up my apps that have specific data or were actualy purchased. I redownloaded others, such as maps, etc.
4. Follow directions exactly as stated and be patient.
Now, the first time I had ran the one click, I got the same 'error'. no worries, just run it again. It took me two times for it to run properly.
Make sure you are following directions and have USB debugging and don't click the notification to start mass storage. Just turn on USB debugging and plug in the phone, then run Odin and files as directed.

superchunkwii said:
In this forum there is the stickied thread for beginners that links to AndroidCentral directions for a one click method.
I used that to get rooted without any issues.
Then I went to the devoper forum and used the How To guide for getting DL30. That worked with no issues too.
1. You need to upgrade (OTA if possible) to DL09 first.
2. Follow directions exactly as stated.
3. After root, install Titanium Backup. Its not mentioned in these directions but its very helpful and lets you back up specific apps. I only backed up my apps that have specific data or were actualy purchased. I redownloaded others, such as maps, etc.
4. Follow directions exactly as stated and be patient.
Now, the first time I had ran the one click, I got the same 'error'. no worries, just run it again. It took me two times for it to run properly.
Make sure you are following directions and have USB debugging and don't click the notification to start mass storage. Just turn on USB debugging and plug in the phone, then run Odin and files as directed.
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ive heard that the one click roots dont work with dl09?? did you use it with dl09??

ace5198 said:
ive heard that the one click roots dont work with dl09?? did you use it with dl09??
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Yes. It worked just fine. I think those that had errors maybe had DL09 from this dev site vs the OTA or simply didn't follow the directions perfectly.

superchunkwii said:
Yes. It worked just fine. I think those that had errors maybe had DL09 from this dev site vs the OTA or simply didn't follow the directions perfectly.
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ok.. thanks for clearing that up

I had an issue with the one click root.
The phone needed to be power cycled and unplugged from the computer during the first auto-reboot and i had to mount then un-mount the device. The mount and un-mount is on the phone after you plug it back in.

Also, I read somewhere on here that the OTA DL09 was pulled due to the emergency call issue. Not sure how true it is...
And, the froyo update was the first time I rooted and loaded a different OS.

So should I keep trying to root with the one click our should I update to DL09 then one click?
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Deathbeaver said:
So should I keep trying to root with the one click our should I update to DL09 then one click?
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You could root with one click then use Odin to flash the stock DL09 that is here in the forums.
OR, just wait for Verizon to put out their fix and of course the latest update which could just be DL30 or a fixed DL09.

So I just updated my phone with EA28 does any one know what that one does?.....it s from verizon
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http://phandroid.com/2011/02/03/samsung-fascinates-ea28-update-coming-to-fix-emergency-calling-bug/

Does one click root work with this
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Deathbeaver said:
Does one click root work with this
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Since its basically identical to DL09 but with the 911 bug fixed and I was able to one-click root on my DL09 without any issues, I'd say yes.
Just follow the directions in the stickied thread in this forum for "beginners". It links to Android Central. Just create a free account to see the files.

I keep trying the one click method and nothing all I it restarts my phone and all keep getting is eror device not found then it says click to continue and and the program shuts of...why is this so hard for me DAM!!!
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Deathbeaver said:
I keep trying the one click method and nothing all I it restarts my phone and all keep getting is eror device not found then it says click to continue and and the program shuts of...why is this so hard for me DAM!!!
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As soon as your phone reboots disconnect it from the USB. Wait for it to boot up then reconnect it to the USB.
That is what I had to do to get the one click to run on DL09.

[Q] Need Help Getting Droid X To Flash Custom Rom

So basically I'm trying to get my phone to work. I tried flashing and I wiped my data/factory reset my phone. And I attempted to flash a custom rom. However my signature failed. I realized that I needed CWM but I cannot install anyway because my recovery is e3 and the signature fails. I tried resetting back to stock by using RSDLite/SBF to get back to normal. However my device will not read on my computer. I've attempted to make sure my drivers are correct, and that my cables/usb ports are working fine. I'm basically in a dilemma and I'm not sure what else I can really do. Is there another workaround? I'd love it if someone can help a brother out!
I think the reason it isn't reading in my computer is because it is Windows 8 if that helps.

Eatthisnx4 said:
So basically I'm trying to get my phone to work. I tried flashing and I wiped my data/factory reset my phone. And I attempted to flash a custom rom. However my signature failed. I realized that I needed CWM but I cannot install anyway because my recovery is e3 and the signature fails. I tried resetting back to stock by using RSDLite/SBF to get back to normal. However my device will not read on my computer. I've attempted to make sure my drivers are correct, and that my cables/usb ports are working fine. I'm basically in a dilemma and I'm not sure what else I can really do. Is there another workaround? I'd love it if someone can help a brother out!
I think the reason it isn't reading in my computer is because it is Windows 8 if that helps.
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You need to download and install the Motorola drivers to connect the phone to RSD to SBF it. Just search for Motorola drivers on Google.
Then you can install the D2 Bootstrap, boot into recovery, and install your ROM.
Forgot to add: Root using Framaroot before installing Bootstrap.

VitaTaf said:
You need to download and install the Motorola drivers to connect the phone to RSD to SBF it. Just search for Motorola drivers on Google.
Then you can install the D2 Bootstrap, boot into recovery, and install your ROM.
Forgot to add: Root using Framaroot before installing Bootstrap.
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I've done that already. And they are "installed" but it doesn't seem to appear as anything other than unspecified :/

Eatthisnx4 said:
I've done that already. And they are "installed" but it doesn't seem to appear as anything other than unspecified :/
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Can you verify root using Root Checker? If you are on the stock Gingerbread ROM, z4root will not root your device.

VitaTaf said:
Can you verify root using Root Checker? If you are on the stock Gingerbread ROM, z4root will not root your device.
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The problem with that is I wiped/deleted everything off my phone, as I cannot even access anything besides recovery/bootloader.

Eatthisnx4 said:
The problem with that is I wiped/deleted everything off my phone, as I cannot even access anything besides recovery/bootloader.
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Can you try flashing this: http://goo.im/devs/wizard0f0s/Hijacked_Bootmenu/CM7
After that, press the volume down key when/if the blue LED lights up (after reboot on the red M logo). You should be able to access an updated recovery from there.

That would be a good idea. however I get the signature verification failure thing. :/

Eatthisnx4 said:
That would be a good idea. however I get the signature verification failure thing. :/
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Unfortunately, the only option is to do an SBF. If using Windows doesn't work, you might want to try using Ubuntu.
By the way, I am using Windows 8 too and I do not have any problems with RSD Lite.

VitaTaf said:
Unfortunately, the only option is to do an SBF. If using Windows doesn't work, you might want to try using Ubuntu.
By the way, I am using Windows 8 too and I do not have any problems with RSD Lite.
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I'm gonna attempt to use a different computer to fix my problem. Wish me luck man.
Thanks for your input.

Eatthisnx4 said:
I'm gonna attempt to use a different computer to fix my problem. Wish me luck man.
Thanks for your input.
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No problem, good luck on fixing your problem.

Troubles with RSD lite try
DX (MB810) ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/4.5.621
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sd_shadow said:
Troubles with RSD lite try
DX (MB810) ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/4.5.621
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Good idea. The problem is I cannot get my computer to recognize my device properly. :/ But Once I find a way to do it I will use that way!

Eatthisnx4 said:
Good idea. The problem is I cannot get my computer to recognize my device properly. :/ But Once I find a way to do it I will use that way!
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ezSBF doesn't need drivers installed, so if it's a drivers issue try ezSBF
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just need
1. windows, linux, or mac computer
2. blank cd-r, dvd-r, or flash drive (thumb, stick, sd card...)

4.4.2 KK Update Fix.

INFO: Rooted Version of NB4, I was on 4.4.2 Kit Kat leaked. I reverted to MJ5 from the leaked version then updated to NB4 and rooted with kingo.
Thanks to...
@smokeystack76
@Otisrhw
@Jakman85
@Azrael.arach
@Budrweber
UPDATE: 3/30/14
The same method has been confirmed by @Budrweber but instead of using adb, just flash from your ext sd card.
NOTE: ADB SIDELOAD WILL NOT CAUSE A WIPE, BUT PUSHING THE UPDATE FROM EXTERNAL SD WILL WIPE ALL DATA.
Few users have reported unrooting on NB4 after changing files and downloading the OTA and updating normally.
USB DEBUGGING MUST BE ENABLED, if you are this far there is no need for me to explain how to turn it on. If your phone is unresponsive to your computer even though you have installed, re-install via Kies 3. Turn Kies 3 off before running ADB.
First of all, you are going to need an ADB Sideloader and it can be found here.
Install to directory C:\Mini-SDK
We'll come back to ADB later.
Now you're going to need the update file found here.
Rename the file to update. (DO NOT NAME UPDATE.ZIP, JUST "UPDATE".)
Place "UPDATE" into the same directory as your ADB C:\Mini-SDK
Now lets leave ADB and the Update file alone and start replacing the files on your phone!
You'll need the following files.
system/xbin/dexdump (if deleted you can find the file here or you can copy/paste & replace)
system/csc/feature.xml (If deleted find it here.
Delete the original "feature.xml" and rename "feature.xml.bak" to "feature.xml")
Download the fix.zip from this page.
You do not have to reset permissions, I did not how ever do as you feel and works for you.
Step 1 copy the mobicore-presetup.sh to /system/bin
Step 2 copy all the APK files to /system/app.
Now navigate to system/bin
You should have a "ddexe" file, if it is named "ddexe_real", rename it to 'ddexe".
This should fix all the known errors in the process of adb side loading.
If you continue to get more errors use the file dump located here.
UPDATE: app_process is another recurring error, please grab this file from the dump uploaded from @smokeystack76
Now to the fun and most anticipated part of the day...
Volume + button up, power and home button all at the same time. Release once you see Recovery mode.
Navigate to Update from ADB.
Plug up to USB.
Now, when you start windows cmd prompt, you can either start from the ADB folder is located in by control, shift + right clicking or manual cmd.exe in "run" or "search"
Once command prompt is loaded,
Type in the following command.
"CD /D C:/MINI-SDK"
Then if you are in the right directory and you placed the "update" file accordingly... type...
ADB SIDELOAD UPDATE.ZIP(the file name should not have .zip or you will get a "can not read" message.)
and now you should be on your way to 4.4.2 Kit Kat.

Not bad. The system dump is here.
Now you need to post links to this thread in the other thread

Thanks for the step by step. I'll try this tomorrow.
You were on a rooted NB4, correct? You restored to MJ5, updated to NB4, rooted, and then did this?

clownfart said:
Thanks for the step by step. I'll try this tomorrow.
You were on a rooted NB4, correct? You restored to MJ5, updated to NB4, rooted, and then did this?
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Correct.

For anyone trying to find an easy way around this whole update mess. Just go to your local best buy store and talk to one of the Samsung reps. They don't have the kit kat update yet but however they can reflash 4.3 on your phone wiping out all your data (make sure you do a back up from home) and this will let you get the OTA update with no problems. My note 3 has been rooted twice one being last night and it worked. Just make sure your not rooted when you take your phone.

Ciberious42 said:
Correct.
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I think you should mention that in the OP for perfect clarity.
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incisivekeith said:
I think you should mention that in the OP for perfect clarity.
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I did actually...

Ciberious42 said:
I did actually...
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I didn't see in the OP that you rooted the NB4.
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incisivekeith said:
I didn't see in the OP that you rooted the NB4.
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Oh sorry I thought it would have been pretty clear when I mentioned you would be stuck with SU

smokestack76 said:
Not bad. The system dump is here.
Now you need to post links to this thread in the other thread
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How do I flash this?

xuanphucn said:
How do I flash this?
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you don't, it is used by DEV's to make a flashable update

carl1961 said:
you don't, it is used by DEV's to make a flashable update
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Did we have any safe method yet? I want to keep root

xuanphucn said:
Did we have any safe method yet? I want to keep root
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knoxraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577273
I am currently updating the UrDroid Stock KitKat

carl1961 said:
knoxraid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2577273
I am currently updating the UrDroid Stock KitKat
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is this one use the official 4.4.2 or the leak?

Has anyone tried doing an emergency restore (or whatever it's called) through kies first then trying to get the OTA to work without failing?
It seems like it's 50/50 on who's works and who's fails. Am I right?

xuanphucn said:
is this one use the official 4.4.2 or the leak?
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yes custom rom with latest OTA kitkat

Thanks OP. Worked for me. I'm ok with stock on the Note 3 that's why I got a nexus

Ciberious42 said:
Oh sorry I thought it would have been pretty clear when I mentioned you would be stuck with SU
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So did you root with Kingo too when you were on NB4? I didn't want to use Kingo, but I thought what the heck, and used it for quick rooting. Then after the Kitkat update, I realize I have SuperSU as a system app even after factory reset. Apps like CPU-Z reports my devices is rooted when it's not.
Is this the only thing that's not same as pure stock NC2?

hp79 said:
So did you root with Kingo too when you were on NB4? I didn't want to use Kingo, but I thought what the heck, and used it for quick rooting. Then after the Kitkat update, I realize I have SuperSU as a system app even after factory reset. Apps like CPU-Z reports my devices is rooted when it's not.
Is this the only thing that's not same as pure stock NC2?
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you can re-run and use kingo to remove the root

Also if you are weary of the update, back up your files and apps then factory reset. Once you are factory reset, download the OTA but just hit "remind me later".
Do the instructions in the OP and after it installs it tells you that you have an update pending, install the update and it covers any files that may have went missing in the update.zip.
If you wanted to be 200% sure.
I am set at official and with no custom lock and Knox is 0x0.

SM-G901F Need help! "Rooted", but not....

I'm at a loss at the moment guys, I've rooted my s5 with cf-autoroot, everything seemed successful, but apps that require root tell me I need root permissions and need to root my phone...
I've got supersu and can grant permissions when needed, but this does nothing. I've checked root with rootchecker and it says I'm rooted.. Am I missing something really obvious? I've looked around and can't find anything.
If anybody could please help me I'd highly appreciate it!
(Sorry if this was a messy post, I don't tend to post often)

You might try running chainfire again and see if that helps.
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JTzR said:
I'm at a loss at the moment guys, I've rooted my s5 with cf-autoroot, everything seemed successful, but apps that require root tell me I need root permissions and need to root my phone...
I've got supersu and can grant permissions when needed, but this does nothing. I've checked root with rootchecker and it says I'm rooted.. Am I missing something really obvious? I've looked around and can't find anything.
If anybody could please help me I'd highly appreciate it!
(Sorry if this was a messy post, I don't tend to post often)
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You could try powering down the phone, pull the battery and wait 20 seconds. then boot into downloadmode and reflash CF Auto Root and reboot.

I would go with gee's recommendation.
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gee2012 said:
You could try powering down the phone, pull the battery and wait 20 seconds. then boot into downloadmode and reflash CF Auto Root and reboot.
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Just tried this but nope, same problem... thanks for trying though! :crying:

JTzR said:
Just tried this but nope, same problem... thanks for trying though! :crying:
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Did you terminate Kies in windows task manager and is usb debugging enabled in developer options?

gee2012 said:
Did you terminate Kies in windows task manager and is usb debugging enabled in developer options?
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Sorry for late reply, it seems to be working after your first suggestion :good: