Before the entitled members say use the search bla bla bla
I've used the search, I've looked around and can't find a good answer.
I got my phone from Verizon, came with the MJ7 update. Is there a safe root for this yet? I dont trust Kingo and that other one they claim is malicious.
Thanks..........:beer:
jprovan1 said:
Before the entitled members say use the search bla bla bla
I've used the search, I've looked around and can't find a good answer.
I got my phone from Verizon, came with the MJ7 update. Is there a safe root for this yet? I dont trust Kingo and that other one they claim is malicious.
Thanks..........:beer:
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I used Kingo, so far my phone hasn't blown up. LOL
I wouldn't use vroot. Mainly because I don't speak or read Chinese.
I think I read somewhere that they are working on an update to Root de la Vega. You might check that thread.
hoping this thread don't get shut down.... so before i say this (USER RESEARCH KINGO BEFORE USING IT... it sends information to a server so BEWARE)
I've tried multiple times to root with KINGO and it will NOT work.... I have no clue why...... got debugging set etc..... wtf.. anyone else not working for them? i'm on MJ7
loopers said:
hoping this thread don't get shut down.... so before i say this (USER RESEARCH KINGO BEFORE USING IT... it sends information to a server so BEWARE)
I've tried multiple times to root with KINGO and it will NOT work.... I have no clue why...... got debugging set etc..... wtf.. anyone else not working for them? i'm on MJ7
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They won't close the thread for mentioning Kingo. At least I don't think they will. You just can't link to it.
As far as will it work, it definitely will. I had my doubts too after putting MJ7 on via Odin. I must have tried close to 20 times on 3 different computers and just when I had all but given up, it worked.
Wow ok.. guess I'll keep fudging with it
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Is kingo safe tho. I read is malware
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Is kingo safe tho. I read is malware
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I can't honestly answer that with 100% certainty, but I used it. The problem that the XDM guys had with kingo was that it collected and sent your IMEI back to there servers. According to kingo they don't use that information, shouldn't have been collecting it to start with and will remove it in a future update.
My experience with them is that I used their support email link to ask about the problem I was having getting root back and received a reply in about two hours. As it turns out, I had already gotten it to work by then, but the guy emailed again to make sure I had verified that Knox hadn't been tripped and to make sure I knew that the status would show "custom". This did not strike me as a person who was trying to steal anything from me or use my info for any malicious means. Why would someone go to that much trouble, or even testing on the first place if they were only out for MEID info. Of course, I've been duped before.
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loopers said:
Wow ok.. guess I'll keep fudging with it
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Make sure your AntiVirus software is disabled on your PC also.
Sounds shady if you have to disable that
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I did not disable my antivirus when I ran it. It said it failed not supported but supersu ended up in app drawer anyway. Used it to get safestrap installed, boot to SS flash the good su from chainfires site. Thats what I did
I gave in and used kingo after the root de la vega method stopped working. I also had my reservations about this, but as far as i can tell, tons of guys have used them with no issue, including a lot of prominent devs on this site. So far so good, running the beans rom and i have no regrets.
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Sounds shady if you have to disable that
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Most antivirus programs will see any root exploit as potentially bad. I think you should do some light reading on how root is obtained, you'll quickly realize it's essentially a virus/exploit. If you are this worried about security you probably shouldn't root anyway.
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Most antivirus programs will see any root exploit as potentially bad. I think you should do some light reading on how root is obtained, you'll quickly realize it's essentially a virus/exploit. If you are this worried about security you probably shouldn't root anyway.
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Ive been rooting since the g1 so I know what root is. My problem is I keep hearing positive and negative about kingo so I'm listening to the community before I make that jump.
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I just wanted to give my opinion about rooting, I'm sure a lot of people like to do so, but on this device I don't think that you need to, I did a root on my .gs1 because of lag, then my arc needed more then root lol but my sgs 3 so far the best phone that I ever seen, not perfect, but as for lag, battery life, speed its top!
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There a a ton of reasons to root besides lag.
I have an app that requires root that keeps my clock in sync with the actual atomic clock time. The system clock will, over time, be too fast or too slow which means that eventually my phone is a few minutes off.
I have an app that requires root that is used to freeze/quarantine bloatware.
I have an app that requires root that allows me to backup not only my applications, but the application data as well.
I also enjoy root for custom ROMs and kernels that have less lag/stutter than the phone normally does (and yes, this still applies to the Samsung Galaxy S3).
There are always reasons to root.
I understand, I'm not saying not too, for me if the phone is good I'm leaving it stock
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Root no >> then no Nandroid and No TB no Ad Blocker . No push apps .
jje
Rooting has absolutely nothing to do with reducing lag or anything at all performance wise.
Rooting just gives you superuser permissions on your device.
Even if you are running an octo core phone with 5gb of ddr3 ram, rooting still offers benefits.
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I fail to see the reason for this topic.
You choose not to root your phone and seem to have no idea what rooting actually means.
Fine by me, why should I or anyone else care what you personally do and do not do with your phone?
ok I have another question is there a root where could just download an app like a old g s one?
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ok I have another question is there a root where could just download an app like a old g s one?
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No No
jje
I rooted because the T-Mobile not sound was annoying. Without root, I couldn't get rid of it. Also ad block needed to be done.
Poker gypsy said:
ok I have another question is there a root where could just download an app like a old g s one?
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No, must root through PC odin, root is about permission, not performance. You must read more dude
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d4fseeker said:
I fail to see the reason for this topic.
You choose not to root your phone and seem to have no idea what rooting actually means.
Fine by me, why should I or anyone else care what you personally do and do not do with your phone?
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+1. This is a pointless thread. You opened it just to say, "I don't want to root my phone. No reason."
thought this was XDA forums ?? who HASNT rooted their phone on this site? LOL :laugh::victory:
Lpuboy87 said:
thought this was XDA forums ?? who HASNT rooted their phone on this site? LOL :laugh::victory:
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me I didn't know that you had to have your phone rooted to be in this form? are they going to band me now? maybe I shouldn't say anything please don't tell
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apisfires said:
No, must root through PC odin, root is about permission, not performance. You must read more dude
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thanks for the info I just never had any luck with rooting yes I'm not good at that stuff I'm not saying rooting is bad or wrong but a lot of people don't have the knowledge I would do it if I know that I wouldn't brick my phone
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me I didn't know that you had to have your phone rooted to be in this form? are they going to band me now? maybe I shouldn't say anything please don't tell
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and to think this site was for people who need help with there phones?
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I would do it if I know that I wouldn't brick my phone
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Galaxy Phones are hard to hardbrick (not revivable through simple software and/or a 2$ USB-Jig)
By following the instructions in the General section ('following' meaning 'reading', not 'assuming' or 'trying') you're on a quick and painless root.
Poker gypsy said:
and to think this site was for people who need help with there phones?
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You don't need help though. You started this thread just to say you don't want to root your phone. That's pointless.
Poker gypsy said:
me I didn't know that you had to have your phone rooted to be in this form? are they going to band me now? maybe I shouldn't say anything please don't tell
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.......just saying most of the threads here are about rooting..mods...roms...etc..etc.....You just post about im not rooting...ok..Great...you needed to make a thread saying that?? Why not make a thread about todays weather while your at it
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.......just saying most of the threads here are about rooting..mods...roms...etc..etc.....You just post about im not rooting...ok..Great...you needed to make a thread saying that?? Why not make a thread about todays weather while your at it
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if you read my thread you will know! I was asking about it I didn't know what was the good and bad!
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Chaos Residue said:
You don't need help though. You started this thread just to say you don't want to root your phone. That's pointless.
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I need help with people that don't read the beginning of threads!
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I'm wondering if there will be a way to root the new MF3 OTA update for the at&t gs4.
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nicholascap said:
I'm wondering if there will be a way to root the new MF3 OTA update for the at&t gs4.
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You need to search and read.
Do you say that to every one? I asked a question not if I should read. The matter the fact is that what I have been doing but all I have see is how this version blocks root locks boot loader and stops you from downgrading. Just want like to find out if there will be a way to root this. That's all I want to do.
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The answer should be quite clear. Time. Time is all that matters now and it's indefinite to say when or even IF there will be another root method. Dan and Adam have stated before multiple times that the GS4 is an extremely secure device. I wouldn't be surprised if the holidays come around with nothing to show but a lot of research and heart ache.
Thermalwolf said:
The answer should be quite clear. Time. Time is all that matters now and it's indefinite to say when or even IF there will be another root method. Dan and Adam have stated before multiple times that the GS4 is an extremely secure device. I wouldn't be surprised if the holidays come around with nothing to show but a lot of research and heart ache.
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I remember reading something similar with the last major update to the HTC Incredible 2, then bam. It came. I am hoping that one can be realized by mid august.
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CAG-man said:
I remember reading something similar with the last major update to the HTC Incredible 2, then bam. It came. I am hoping that one can be realized by mid august.
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You can certainly hope, but no one knows for sure. There is no eta for these types of things
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Ok thanks for the reply, also just found out the programs that alow the hotspot to work w/o root now are being blocked. There goes $15 down the drain. Had to add it to my service
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They are working on a fix as we speak.
I've been reading, that people that are already rooted and used voodoo ota. Rootkeeper and allowed the mf3 update to go through, were able to reroot their device. But again as always do it at your own risk.
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Put your device in your user profile, you may get more help.
New Root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Just tried on my updated ATT S4 with MF3 and it worked perfectly.
What is MF3?
sunkhareb said:
What is MF3?
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If you don't know, don't worry about it.
jd1639 said:
If you don't know, don't worry about it.
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Awesomeness
xBeerdroiDx said:
Awesomeness
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Hey, some people's kids....what can I say?
nicholascap said:
I'm wondering if there will be a way to root the new MF3 OTA update for the at&t gs4.
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Nope.
It's never gonna happen.
joeybear23 said:
Nope.
It's never gonna happen.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
xBeerdroiDx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
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Nobody gets my humor...
joeybear23 said:
Nobody gets my humor...
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Sorry. Haha. XDA is a hard place to decode the dry stuff. Cheers, buddy
xBeerdroiDx said:
Sorry. Haha. XDA is a hard place to decode the dry stuff. Cheers, buddy
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No problem.. I figured my signature was a dead giveaway.
Mods, please delete this thread.
I'm returning the tablet since there isn't a working root method anymore.
They have something call safestrap for the locked vzw s4. I'm sure it can be ported over to the note if you get in contact with one of the devs working on it.
Airtioteclint said:
They have something call safestrap for the locked vzw s4. I'm sure it can be ported over to the note if you get in contact with one of the devs working on it.
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thanks for the heads up, I'll check over there once I'm back from vacation
Airtioteclint said:
They have something call safestrap for the locked vzw s4. I'm sure it can be ported over to the note if you get in contact with one of the devs working on it.
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I reached out to a few developers and haven't heard back. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a dev that will take interest in our device. The biggest reason I want to root is to make all apps multiwindow without having to connect the tablet to the PC to modify APKs.
addictivepixels said:
I reached out to a few developers and haven't heard back. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a dev that will take interest in our device. The biggest reason I want to root is to make all apps multiwindow without having to connect the tablet to the PC to modify APKs.
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Lol so youre putting in 50$ to avoid having to use your computer for a few minutes?
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younix258 said:
Lol so youre putting in 50$ to avoid having to use your computer for a few minutes?
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Thanks for being a smartass. If you read my post it clearly says WITH THE LATEST OTA UPDATE. I just purchased the tablet and it already has the latest OTA update installed.
If you're not interested in discussing the topic at hand, kindly piss off. Otherwise, please, cite your sources on how "using my computer for a few minutes" will root/unlock my note with the latest OTA update.
addictivepixels said:
Thanks for being a smartass. If you read my post it clearly says WITH THE LATEST OTA UPDATE. I just purchased the tablet and it already has the latest OTA update installed.
If you're not interested in discussing the topic at hand, kindly piss off. Otherwise, please, cite your sources on how "using my computer for a few minutes" will root/unlock my note with the latest OTA update.
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Oh i misunderstood. Id taken this to mean exactly what i posted and it really seemed pointless. No insult meant, and i did read your OP but i guess it didnt fully register in my mind lol. Gl on bounty
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younix258 said:
Oh i misunderstood. Id taken this to mean exactly what i posted and it really seemed pointless. No insult meant, and i did read your OP but i guess it didnt fully register in my mind lol. Gl on bounty
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Its all good, thanks
Hopefully, I'll be able to find someone/something that can at least get me root on this tablet. I really don't want to sell it, but, no root = no keep.
I'm in for $10
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addictivepixels said:
I reached out to a few developers and haven't heard back. Hopefully, I'll be able to find a dev that will take interest in our device. The biggest reason I want to root is to make all apps multiwindow without having to connect the tablet to the PC to modify APKs.
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If all you really want is root access then it might be easier. Have u tried this yet? This is for at&t, there is one for vzw too. It's a risk since it's made for the s4 tho be warned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
Airtioteclint said:
If all you really want is root access then it might be easier. Have u tried this yet? This is for at&t, there is one for vzw too. It's a risk since it's made for the s4 tho be warned.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577
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Thanks for the heads-up. I just tried following the instructions in the thread and it gives me a "permission denied" error. I'm so desperate for root at this point :<
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Hi found this program.
One click and its root
http://www.mgyun.com/ Home page
http://products.mgyun.com/api/downjump?id=103 Download link
mindblizzard said:
Hi found this program.
One click and its root
http://www.mgyun.com/ Home page
http://products.mgyun.com/api/downjump?id=103 Download link
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IM on JB 4.2.2
SGP311
10.3.1.C.0.136
I tried also and it works very well. After the root it is possible to install supersu program in english.
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Install superSU from market. Update supersu. Remove otherone with titaniumbackup
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Hi,
thank you! Download is very slow. Is there a mirror?
THX
call me paranoid but this kind of threads make me very suspiciois. Even more so when the download link is on a Chinese site..
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CandyAndy said:
call me paranoid but this kind of threads make me very suspiciois. Even more so when the download link is on a Chinese site..
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Same here, I would stay away until a dev and/or mod has a chance to check it out, mainly because its on a Chinese website and this would be a perfect way for them to get all your info and you did all the work for them. Kinda like the iMessage app.
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shangrila500 said:
Same here, I would stay away until a dev and/or mod has a chance to check it out, mainly because its on a Chinese website and this would be a perfect way for them to get all your info and you did all the work for them. Kinda like the iMessage app.
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A discussion about the root tool the original poster posted a link for has been going on in this forum since 12 Sep 2013. Read thread titled [ROOT] SGP312 FTF 10.3.1.C.0.136 Root (No need OTA). Several people have said they successfully gained root access using the tool. Also read threads titled Root for SGP311/10.3.1.C.0.136? beginning at post 14, and [ROOT][SHARE] VRoot 1.6.0.3690 - 1-Click Root Method - Lenovo A706, Walkman F800 etc.
I have bot used this tool. Just wanted to day that on my other tablet (a china retina tab) i allways use a chinese tool with great success.
CandyAndy said:
call me paranoid but this kind of threads make me very suspiciois. Even more so when the download link is on a Chinese site..
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You're paranoid.
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shangrila500 said:
... this would be a perfect way for them to get all your info and you did all the work for them. Kinda like the iMessage app.
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... and the FBI infecting a bunch of TOR users, the NSA tapping into the internet backbone via AT&T, GCHQ geotagging everything that moves and garbage cans that don't ... "They" already have all your information. China is no better or no worse than than the US, Canada, GB, the EU. Everybody is spying on everybody. Governments, corporations, cable companies, Google, Twitter, XDA forums and me are all engaged in the active/passive collection of your data as it passes through our systems.
Privacy advocates missed their boat 20 years ago. We can try and hide, by using SSL, VPNs and encrypting everything. But in the end, we will fail because individuals just cannot compete with the determined application of unlimited resources brought to bare against us by those who have those intentions and resources.
Be it hiding from a country, a company or an individual, if you want to stay safe, take the battery out of your devices, unplug, disconnect and stay away from all networked infrastructure - telephones, easypass, credit cards, passports, store loyalty cards...
...or you just just blame a lowly Chinese hacker for all your woes and carry on like normal...
How does that saying go? "Just because your paranoid doesn't mean that they really aren't out to get you"
dph3055 said:
... and the FBI infecting a bunch of TOR users, the NSA tapping into the internet backbone via AT&T, GCHQ geotagging everything that moves and garbage cans that don't ... "They" already have all your information. China is no better or no worse than than the US, Canada, GB, the EU. Everybody is spying on everybody. Governments, corporations, cable companies, Google, Twitter, XDA forums and me are all engaged in the active/passive collection of your data as it passes through our systems.
Privacy advocates missed their boat 20 years ago. We can try and hide, by using SSL, VPNs and encrypting everything. But in the end, we will fail because individuals just cannot compete with the determined application of unlimited resources brought to bare against us by those who have those intentions and resources.
Be it hiding from a country, a company or an individual, if you want to stay safe, take the battery out of your devices, unplug, disconnect and stay away from all networked infrastructure - telephones, easypass, credit cards, passports, store loyalty cards...
...or you just just blame a lowly Chinese hacker for all your woes and carry on like normal...
How does that saying go? "Just because your paranoid doesn't mean that they really aren't out to get you"
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How does being suspicious about a root exploit that popped up on a Chinese site overnight make me blame Chinese hackers for all my problems as normal? I don't blame the Chinese for anything, I would be suspicious of this no matter where it popped up if they went about releasing it the same way. It is always good to be suspicious about root exploits and to look into it instead of just going with it.
You need to take a chill pill and understand that not everyone is badmouthing people all the time, when they posted a warning to ,make people think before they just went with a root exploit and to double check that nothing malicious is being injected along with it.
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I think there was just a tiny pinch of sarcasm in that post...
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technaudio said:
I think there was just a tiny pinch of sarcasm in that post...
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so does this actually work? I just got my tablet, it did an update as soon as itr connected to the internet, im assuming it was a software/firmware update...
I want to root the tablet, but i dont think i will change the ROM bacause the standard one seems really good, but i do want to be able to use titanium backup!
With this rooting method do i need to have an unlocked bootloader?
thanks
4D3 said:
so does this actually work? I just got my tablet, it did an update as soon as itr connected to the internet, im assuming it was a software/firmware update...
I want to root the tablet, but i dont think i will change the ROM bacause the standard one seems really good, but i do want to be able to use titanium backup!
With this rooting method do i need to have an unlocked bootloader?
thanks
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Yes, it works. There's also an English one somewhere, that installs supersu.
Bootloader unlock not necessary.
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technaudio said:
Yes, it works. There's also an English one somewhere, that installs supersu.
Bootloader unlock not necessary.
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Is there any clues as to where the english version is?
4D3 said:
Is there any clues as to where the english version is?
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http://www.kingoapp.com/index.htm
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Used it.
kingoapp.com
Used and was rooted in 60 seconds. Can now use Titanium to restore and backup apps.
kissfan101 said:
kingoapp.com
Used and was rooted in 60 seconds. Can now use Titanium to restore and backup apps.
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What model is your XTZ and what firmware is installed?
Cat McGowan said:
What model is your XTZ and what firmware is installed?
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SGP312 WiFi
Android 4.2.2
10.31.C.01.36
Would like to be able to move apps to SD card...
So before finding out about this I have already rooted with it and now all of the xda admins are advising not to use this. After a good bit of reading I guess this app has sent www.wmshua.com my imei. It uses their exploit and their patches and makes it seem like they made a root method. This is a deceptive app and I wish I would have never used it. The lest this app developer could have done was change the layout of the program and download all the patches and hosted them himself. Not I fear some conglomerate in China has my imei and will use it at a later date to do a worldwide hack or something. I understand there is no going back so I'll just uninstall the app and hope nothing bad comes from this....
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So before finding out about this I have already rooted with it and now all of the xda admins are advising not to use this. After a good bit of reading I guess this app has sent www.wmshua.com my imei. It uses their exploit and their patches and makes it seem like they made a root method. This is a deceptive app and I wish I would have never used it. The lest this app developer could have done was change the layout of the program and download all the patches and hosted them himself. Not I fear some conglomerate in China has my imei and will use it at a later date to do a worldwide hack or something. I understand there is no going back so I'll just uninstall the app and hope nothing bad comes from this....
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Designgears seems to endorse it on his de la vega thread so I would think it's ok.
agent929 said:
Designgears seems to endorse it on his de la vega thread so I would think it's ok.
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I think that post was before it was questioned that Kingo could contain malware.
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Yea it was. Someone needs to dissect the program, see what info is collected, what is downloaded, and what's transfered to the phone and all that dissected. I don't have hardly any knowledge on how to do this but I'm about to attempt this. I wish I had a whole day and a couple adderall I could dedicate to digging into this.
I'm in no special hurry to root my 9005, so I can happily wait for the next version. Hopefully somebody more knowledgeable than I can take that *.exe apart and so what load it carries, if any.
In any case caution is a virtue...
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The reason manufacturers and carriers do not like rooting is the security issues. It has nothing to do with them trying to prevent tethering or modifications. With that said any root method not developed and hosted on XDA by a known developer should be used with extreme caution. Exploits are not required to have source posted and it takes a great deal of time and effort to reverse them to see what they do.
I would encourage everyone to make their own decisions on this. I'm keeping my Kingo root, as I contacted them and was satisfied with the response I received. I like open source as much as the next guy, but not every piece of software can be open source. That doesn't mean that the application is malware.
DustinKimble said:
The main reason they were shut down here is because they are being so secretive with their methods and "closed source" doesn't exactly go around here expecially not with root methods. Expecially not with root methods originated from china.
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The world's espionage leader right now seems to be the US, not China. AT&T users in particular should consider the most recent apying revelation: NYT:cia-is-said-to-pay-att-for-call-data
So what exactly could they do with said information? There's nothing extra running on our phones after using it to root. Plus its not like they didn't actually supply us with a simple root method. I could understand the concern if it didn't work
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Anthonok said:
So what exactly could they do with said information? There's nothing extra running on our phones after using it to root. Plus its not like they didn't actually supply us with a simple root method. I could understand the concern if it didn't work
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I have to agree with you. I'm not even remotely worried about it. The program works.
It scares people on here, so maybe not host it on XDA, but Kingo has their own site.
defectiveleader said:
I have to agree with you. I'm not even remotely worried about it. The program works.
It scares people on here, so maybe not host it on XDA, but Kingo has their own site.
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I understand the fear. Its also interesting that they have a root method for many devices. So maybe they have a reason to not be so open. Maybe they've found the mother of exploits and they don't want it to be closed.
Or with all this talk about how they want to keep root free but pay their devs means they are going to use this super exploit to lock devices and charge people to unlock them in order to use it. Idk I'll wait a day or 2 and see what comes of this whether that's a good idea or not idk. Time will tell. Either way I've got designgears' one click stock on my PC just in case.
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If you wanted to be safe, couldn't you just disconnect from the Internet while you root and then reconnect after? Or does it require an active Internet connect to root?
funfordds said:
If you wanted to be safe, couldn't you just disconnect from the Internet while you root and then reconnect after? Or does it require an active Internet connect to root?
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Tried that no go
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This is weird now. Im rooted with kingo and now I dont know if its safe. Im thinking now of unrooting
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Just went back to stock. But still afraid of the imei stuff
Well theres nothing extra running on the phone with Kingo. People are way to paranoid
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As far as can be seen the information is grabbed and sent during the rooting process which is why it will not work without an active internet connection. Kingo is working on a revision to remove the data collection.
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manny18pr said:
This is weird now. Im rooted with kingo and now I dont know if its safe. Im thinking now of unrooting
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You can't unscrew a girl.. Whatever is done, is done. Now you just have to root again...
Wait, so if i've rooted using kingo..is it safe to stay rooted with their exploit or do i have to wipe + reset?
Zwarx said:
Well there[']s nothing extra running on the phone with Kingo.
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Just wondering: how did you establish that?