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superoneclick 2.3.3 stuck on step 5 (unable to chmod...) and i think i did everything right!
it's on C:/ and i run it as adminstrator but it still stuck-???
Liorgex said:
superoneclick 2.3.3 stuck on step 5 (unable to chmod...) and i think i did everything right!
it's on C:/ and i run it as adminstrator but it still stuck-???
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Use ZergRush method to root.
sorry for being noob but what does it mean? its something for SOC or its another program?
Liorgex said:
sorry for being noob but what does it mean? its something for SOC or its another program?
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thats another tool using different method of root.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582
Did you enable the Debug USB Settings?
Very nice, thanks!
Step #7 stuck for me
Superone stuck at step #7 on me said waiting for device but never whent finsed the root I have romtool box , titaumbackup, allso have superuser installed plus adw installed could those be the couse of superone getting stuck just before it reinstalled programs.. I have z4 and universalroot allso was truing to root with out pc my phone is a samsung infuse from at&t
SuperOneClick Stuck ** Possible Solutions for some **
Liorgex said:
superoneclick 2.3.3 stuck on step 5 (unable to chmod...) and i think i did everything right!
it's on C:/ and i run it as adminstrator but it still stuck-???
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I have been trying to root a Sidekick 4G for two days now. But the only process that I could find to do it that was currently updated was SuperOneClick. I am posting this to hopefully help others that might be stuck somewhere along the process because in my extensive searches, I have found so many people that were stuck at the same places I was, but noone seemed to have any answers other than re-install the drivers. Well I installed and re-installed the drivers about 10 times; downloading them from various websites.
Problems that I had:
- My Samsung drivers would install part of the way or not all all
Finally, what worked for me was to DL KIES from the Samsung Website. I installed KIES and let it fix the drivers for me! I was then able to get past the 2nd line in SuperOneClick where it was waiting for ADB but now...
- I was getting stuck at Step 5 in SuperOneClick and sometimes at step 7
What I found was that my virus software (Bitdefender) was deleting the exploits as soon as I started the root process! Even though I thought that I had shut down Bitdefender (in MSCONFIG) when I went back into MSCONFIG to check I found that Bitdefender was turning itself back on!
I found that there was a way in the settings within BD to turn off the autovirus scan for a short period of time. Once I had it all turned off, I unzipped SOC again (because BD apparently couldn't see the zipped up files and never deleted those). I reran SuperOneClick, then it finally worked!!!
Hopefully this helps someone from spending the hours & hours that I did trying to find the solution.
SuperOneClick stuck on step 5 for me too.
-Danik- said:
Use ZergRush method to root.
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SuperOneClick uses ZergRush. Why would it matter?
Anyway, when mine was stuck at step 5, it did finally clear. You just have to wait.
Every firmware for the MS2 is rootable with Cydia Impactor, even the ones on BL4.
It's easier now
Lean946 said:
Every firmware for the MS2 is rootable with Cydia Impactor, even the ones on BL4.
It's easier now
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This worked for me. Couldn't have been easier.
Always used SuperOneClick to root my ML2.
Please, check this items:
- User Debugging Mode
- Motorola Flash Interface (on Device manager of your computer), if not show this, will not work well.
With your device manager opened, click on Root button and check if your cell loses connection when stopped at chmod command.
The SuperoneClick uses the zergrush tool and seems like a exploit by anti-spyware softwares. Make sure that you disable when runs the SuperOneClick.
Is there another root method I could use to root my device. Kingo goes through the whole process then fails.
Thanks!
stu5797 said:
Is there another root method I could use to root my device. Kingo goes through the whole process then fails.
Thanks!
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Suggestions:
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled. Shut down and do a battery pull and re-try.
I haven't tried Kingo with the new update, but the battery pull seemed to help on MJ7 and I have seen where others successfully used Kingo after the update.
I did have USB debug enabled. Kingo goes through the whole process then says root failed
It worked. Forgot to turn off anti virus on computer
stu5797 said:
Is there another root method I could use to root my device. Kingo goes through the whole process then fails.
Thanks!
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already answered
az_biker said:
already answered
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so is kingo safe???
jrocc24 said:
so is kingo safe???
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If you are ALREADY on MJE, root with Kingo, then install safestrap
If you are still on MI9 or MJ7, boot into odin and install MJ7 tar, accept MJE OTA, root with Kingo, install SS, profit.
With the exception of the above info, check out my SIG and see the detailed step by step!
but i mean with that whole stealing IMEI and all that... just a worry and not a reality?
jrocc24 said:
but i mean with that whole stealing IMEI and all that... just a worry and not a reality?
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After gaining root with Kingo, there are steps in my SIG instructions how to install Chainfire's SuperSU which overwrites Kingo's superuser. Also, once rooted, I would uninstall Kingo app from pc, run quick anti-virus scan... I know dozens of users who have done this with ZERO issues, including myself.
As with ANYTHING when rooting your phone, it is YOUR call and your responsibility to change, add or remove anything related to your phone. But I can tell you, I have not heard of ONE verifiable incident of erroneous data collection or anything similar related to the use of Kingo.
Follow my steps, and enjoy! Don't forget to hit THANKS if this helped you and pass the word to others who would benefit from the step by step...
thanks man!! i hit thanks twice ill keep it in mind when i need it for tethering once they totally block it... once again thank you
Kingo is SAFE.
You also need to set your screen timeout to be 10 minutes and swipe to unlock your device to get to your home screen and leave it there while it installs.
You don't need to remove any PIN's or passwords you have, just get into the phone because Kingo will ask you to install a few programs on your device to get it to root.
RypeDub said:
Kingo is SAFE.
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I don't think ANYBODY can state that 100% although it does seem relatively low risk at this point.
jmorton10 said:
I don't think ANYBODY can state that 100% although it does seem relatively low risk at this point.
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Technically nobody can say ANY program that uses an exploit is 100% safe. Uninstall kingo from pc immediately (anti virus scan) install Chainfire's superSU immediately after root (overwrites kingo superuser)...
Notorious 3
got my new Note 3 today, i let it install the newest MJE update right away. Followed the directions with latest Kingo 1.1.5, it just sits there and says it can't connect over and over and does this little flashing between the orange and red icon on the Kingo client. Running on Windows XP, going to try again on a different pc with Windows 7 this evening. Yes USB debugging enabled and screen timeout set to max (10 minutes). Tried two different cables too. Tried different USB ports, tried rebooting phone and pc.
neyenlives said:
got my new Note 3 today, i let it install the newest MJE update right away. Followed the directions with latest Kingo 1.1.5, it just sits there and says it can't connect over and over and does this little flashing between the orange and red icon on the Kingo client. Running on Windows XP, going to try again on a different pc with Windows 7 this evening. Yes USB debugging enabled and screen timeout set to max (10 minutes). Tried two different cables too. Tried different USB ports, tried rebooting phone and pc.
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Turn off you anti virus
Can't, I'm on a work pc right now. Will try later on my laptop at home.
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neyenlives said:
Can't, I'm on a work pc right now. Will try later on my laptop at home.
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Make sure display timeout
is over 10 min, disable pc anti-virus. Retry even if kingo fails..took me 3 attempts
Check link in my sig for step by step
Notorious 3
It was the anti-virus I guess, worked fine first time at home on my laptop after disabling MSE real time protection.
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Glad you're up and running
Notorious 3
Just to confirm a few things:
Was running MJ7 rooted w/ Beans build 4
installed stock MJ7 tar through Odin
rebooted
Took MJE OTA
rebooted
rooted via Kingo
installed Chainfire's SuperSU
Installed Safestrap
restored MJ7 rom (Beans Build 4)
NOT a single issue after re-rooting with Kingo
MJE running MJ7 Rom
VERIFIED KNOX 0x0 and 0x0
Please forgive me if this has been discussed elsewhere. I could not locate it. Anyways, I have the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with the latest software...Android 4.3, build MJE. My goal is to hopefully root the device and then install SS to add a ROM. Previously I have the Galaxy S3, which was running a custom ROM. I had no problems with my S3. Since the boot loader of the Note 3 is locked, it's not as easy to do. I keep reading about using Kingo but I'm not sure if it will actually will work with this phone. Has anybody out there successfully rooted their phone with Kingo? Please respond if you have. I have a free day and would love to spend it customizing my phone.
Thanks!
tss01 said:
Has anybody out there successfully rooted their phone with Kingo? Please respond if you have. I have a free day and would love to spend it customizing my phone.
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Yes. It was really not difficult although it took me a few tries to successfully get SS working. Although Kingo kept saying I was rooted, SS said I was not rooted and it did not have SU access. I just removed SS and SU and un-rooted and tried again. The 3rd time it just worked. In hindsight I think I was having a problem with the cable, that came with the phone, maintaining a USB connection.
Rooting w/Kingo
Hi,
I went ahead to gave it a shot. First I made sure my anti-virus was disabled then I started Kingo and following the onscreen prompts. I automatically downloaded needed drivers. It then told me to re-connect my phone. I did and within a couple of minutes I get "ROOT Failed Not Support". I tried it two more times with the same result.
Any suggestions on my next step cuz I'm out of ideas.
Thanks!
I used it successfully last night, but on MJ7, not MJE.
I didn't read very carefully and had my phone in download/Odin mode.
Kingo recognizes that and attempted exploits against the bootloader - which failed.
So I booted the phone (with ADB / USB debugging on), and Kingo automatically recognized that and succeeded.
Just mentioning in case that's what is going on.
I've used it twice now, most recently about 12 hours ago. Haven't had a problem doing it. Worked first try both times. Normally booted with USB debugging enabled, connected and ran the program. Windows 8.1 laptop. Verizon GN3 fresh odin of MJE and am now rooted with SS installed and running Beans B6 on the stock slot.
Did you get this situated OP? We would love to help get you up and running so you can customize away.
Rooting w/Kingo
There must be some special trick to get Kingo to work properly. I did disable my anti-virus on my computer. I forgot that I have an anti-virus program on my phone as well. Should I disable that also? Is there some special way that I need to install my drivers? I'm really lost right now.
Thanks, for any help.
tss01 said:
There must be some special trick to get Kingo to work properly. I did disable my anti-virus on my computer. I forgot that I have an anti-virus program on my phone as well. Should I disable that also? Is there some special way that I need to install my drivers? I'm really lost right now.
Thanks, for any help.
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Kingo should install the drivers for you. As far as the anti virus on your phone that could be a problem. I've never tried when I wasn't bare bones stock before I installed anything. Are you adverse to doing a factory reset and trying from scratch, I mean thats what you are doing after you root anyways right?, or are you wanting root to use titanium or whatever to backup everything before you use SafeStrap?
I would reboot everything, disable both Anti-Virus, make sure USB debugging is enabled and run Kingo again. You may have to run as administrator. Keep watching during the process and your phone will prompt you to allow USB debugging for your computer and then it will prompt you again to allow unknown source installs and then after the reboot the phone will prompt one more time for root right to finalize the process.
I was able to root with Kingo on the latest built MJE. It worked for me on the first try. Try another computer if you can.
Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the Custom text with the padlock from the splash screen?
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mexiking713 said:
I was able to root with Kingo on the latest built MJE. It worked for me on the first try. Try another computer if you can.
Does anyone know if there is a way to remove the Custom text with the padlock from the splash screen?
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Use Wanam and check "fake system status" reboot a couple times and it will be gone.
GrandMasterB said:
Use Wanam and check "fake system status" reboot a couple times and it will be gone.
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I tried that but it didn't work. I rooted while on the official MJE with Kingo. I installed SafeStrap recovery and I'm running CleanRom. It's no big deal but it would be nice to be able to get rid of it.
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Just as a note for people using this method. I tried it it told me it failed but it actually worked. I don't understand the reasoning behind it but all I know is that it worked. Way easier than de LA Vega. Which used to be easy. Lol. I still prefer Odin and CF auto root. But kingo works
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mexiking713 said:
I tried that but it didn't work. I rooted while on the official MJE with Kingo. I installed SafeStrap recovery and I'm running CleanRom. It's no big deal but it would be nice to be able to get rid of it.
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You made sure to install/activate Xposed framework, then reboot, then activate the Wanam Module and reboot again? Just asking because I've never had it not work for me and I've done it a dozen times or more between the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 and now the Verizon Galaxy Note 3.
GrandMasterB said:
You made sure to install/activate Xposed framework, then reboot, then activate the Wanam Module and reboot again? Just asking because I've never had it not work for me and I've done it a dozen times or more between the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 and now the Verizon Galaxy Note 3.
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I have other mods running from Wanam right now but that particular one doesn't work. Bummer
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tss01 said:
Hi,
I went ahead to gave it a shot. First I made sure my anti-virus was disabled then I started Kingo and following the onscreen prompts. I automatically downloaded needed drivers. It then told me to re-connect my phone. I did and within a couple of minutes I get "ROOT Failed Not Support". I tried it two more times with the same result.
Any suggestions on my next step cuz I'm out of ideas.
Thanks!
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If you're still having issues, check the link in my sig. Step by step instructions to get you up and running. Basically fool-proof
MJE TAR File - Question
Hello again:
I'm alittle confused about the need to Oden the MJE Tar file. I am already at MJE (from Verizon) and wonder why I would need to install this? I am Jelly Beans Build 6 installed and it appears to be working just fine. I also have HyperDrive installed and it appears to be working "ok" so far but time will tell. I did have a problem getting my phone to connect to my car via bluetooth but will try this again when I go out this morning.
Thanks!
tss01 said:
Hello again:
I'm alittle confused about the need to Oden the MJE Tar file. I am already at MJE (from Verizon) and wonder why I would need to install this? I am Jelly Beans Build 6 installed and it appears to be working just fine. I also have HyperDrive installed and it appears to be working "ok" so far but time will tell. I did have a problem getting my phone to connect to my car via bluetooth but will try this again when I go out this morning.
Thanks!
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If you're already running MJE no need to reflash it in Odin. The Odin step isvfor those still on Mi9 or Mj7.
Notorious 3
I've been reading the forum for few hours Friday night and yesterday and found lots of help but and videos but not on how to run this Universal De La Vega script which is where I think I'mscewing it up. I downloaded the N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_N900VVRUBMJE_HOME.tar.md5 from SamMobile. I ran the Universal De La Vega script using Cygwin. After a couple of attempts I figured out to move everything to the c:/ root to reduce typing errors. It produced a file with a Vega in the name as the instructions say, but I not sure I ran the script correctly. More on that in a second. I flashed the NOTE3 with the file using ODin and got a soft brick. I then flashed it with the HOME_tar.md5 I got from SamMobile and the phone rebooted and worked ok, but I'm back to stock and not yet rooted. Happy I downloaded the correct stock file and flashing it save my xss, but I still need to root.
Can I please get a little help on how the De La Vega script is executed.
These are the instructions:
Usage: ./URDLV.sh [full|csc] [stock firmware file path]
Example: ./URDLV.sh csc F:\N900PVPUBMI3_N900PSPTBMI3_SPR.tar.md5
Example: ./URDLV.sh full F:\OneClick_I537UCUBMI2.exe
full = AP and CSC (Creates a single file with both AP and CSC, no bootloaders, modems, etc.)
csc = CSC only
[stock firmware file path] - needs to be the full file path!
Drag and drop the file into the terminal window to get the full path.
I'm having trouble undertanding the second line entry. the ./URDLV.sh full ... where is the OneClick_I537?UCBM12.exe file? When I ran it I just ran the URDLV..sh csc and the URDLV.sh full both on the same N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_N900VVRUBMJE_HOME.tar.md5 from SamMobile. Do I only run one of the two lines on the script? And then set up Odin depending on one or two files?
I trust that this makes sense to someone, I am not Lenix command line savvy...
Thanks in advance!
I rooted my note 3 verizon via Kingo.
Was easy and quick.
Look in the Root via Kingo forum if you want to go a different route~
OneClick_I537?UCBM12.exe ="equal to" grab and drop your N900VVRUBMJE_N900VVZWMJE_N900VVRUBMJE_HOME.tar.md5
but i try it 10+ time not working for me neither....i have the OEM MJE not OTA
tigersfa8 said:
I rooted my note 3 verizon via Kingo.
Was easy and quick.
Look in the Root via Kingo forum if you want to go a different route~
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Just looked at Kingo looks easy but I'd rather stay with sda if there's a solution. These guys are very trust worthy!
I think I figured it out. Am going to try running the script with [full] only and it generates a tar.md5 and I'll try it. But that's tomorrow, now it's SuperBowl. Thanks all.
Is Kingo chinese spyware?
I too need root help
I just got the Verizon Note 3 today and it came out of the box with build MJE on it. I tried Kingo's app to root it and it said unsupported after it tried to root it. I cannot find a method of rooting the device with this build number. I am hesitant about moving everything to the new phone just to have to wipe it again.
wizard62777 said:
I just got the Verizon Note 3 today and it came out of the box with build MJE on it. I tried Kingo's app to root it and it said unsupported after it tried to root it. I cannot find a method of rooting the device with this build number. I am hesitant about moving everything to the new phone just to have to wipe it again.
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use "vroot"
remember disable all firewall and anti virus.
i was rooting my phone for 5 days now. finally got it rooted.
I follow all the instructions for vroot, but when I install SuperSU it tries to disable KNOX but it says failed, and root checker says I still don't have root access.
wizard62777 said:
I follow all the instructions for vroot, but when I install SuperSU it tries to disable KNOX but it says failed, and root checker says I still don't have root access.
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try run vroot as administrator. i happened to me yesterday.
I finally got vroot to give me root access on my phone, but now I cant get SuperSU to install and update and get rid of the chinese root.
WOW
I posted the original post asking for help rooting using dela vega and still no help. Everyone says use kingo and that's apparently not working now either. So I'm going to go read up on vroot as many have suggested.
This is not the type of help that I got the last time I posted for help on my S2.
ADMIN you can close this thread it went no where.
ansel1 said:
I posted the original post asking for help rooting using dela vega and still no help. Everyone says use kingo and that's apparently not working now either. So I'm going to go read up on vroot as many have suggested.
This is not the type of help that I got the last time I posted for help on my S2.
ADMIN you can close this thread it went no where.
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de la vega won't work with mje - there are a slew of posts stating such.
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Reilly1812 said:
de la vega won't work with mje - there are a slew of posts stating such.
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Correct. De la vega no longer works on the latest Verizon builds. Samsung patched the exploit up. Kingo has been having very slow website and server problems, so people have not been able to root using that either. The only one that's working correctly at the moment is vRoot.
Once you root with vRoot, do a search for chainfire's SU 1.00 apk and flash that in SafeStrap. That will get rid of the Chinese SU app. Then you can also uninstall the other Chinese app that gets installed.
-BoneZ- said:
Correct. De la vega no longer works on the latest Verizon builds. Samsung patched the exploit up. Kingo has been having very slow website and server problems, so people have not been able to root using that either. The only one that's working correctly at the moment is vRoot.
Once you root with vRoot, do a search for chainfire's SU 1.00 apk and flash that in SafeStrap. That will get rid of the Chinese SU app. Then you can also uninstall the other Chinese app that gets installed.
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Just bought a VZW Note 3 (N 9000V UD) and I could swear it came with MJE but I still got an OTA and since I was reading that Kingo worked with MJE, I took it. Kingo didn't work before as far as I could tell, but I had only tried a few times. After, I can say definitively that Kingo is useless.
Tried De La Vega next and can also confirm that it's useless on OTA MJE. Got an error during ODIN upload and was soft-bricked at that point. ODIN'd back to OEM MJE, tried De la Vega again and got the same result; soft-brick.
As of 20140209, I cannot find a way to root a new VZW Note 3 but I'm still looking because as nice as this hardware is, I couldn't care less if I can't even restore my apps/data (backed up with TB).
I have looked at vroot, but since it's not in English, I'm not sure how far I'd get and I'm nervous as hell relying on something that's such a clear security risk.
rainabba said:
I have looked at vroot, but since it's not in English, I'm not sure how far I'd get and I'm nervous as hell relying on something that's such a clear security risk.
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The vRoot software for your PC is in English. Only the SU app is in Chinese, but you need to overwrite that SU app with a secure one like chainefire's anyway.
The security risk is minimal if you have good security software on your PC and if you replace the Chinese SU with a more secure one. And the security risk is virtually eliminated if you install Safestrap and then use a different ROM.
-BoneZ- said:
The vRoot software for your PC is in English. Only the SU app is in Chinese, but you need to overwrite that SU app with a secure one like chainefire's anyway.
The security risk is minimal if you have good security software on your PC and if you replace the Chinese SU with a more secure one. And the security risk is virtually eliminated if you install Safestrap and then use a different ROM.
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I did get rooted after some 3 hours of sifting through old posts and figuring out how to get through the Chinese interface of vroot but I saw some warnings while installing that I don't like (mtkcamera) and so far, I've had to re-root at least 6 times while trying to get SuperSU in place.
All the directions indicate that I need to launch SuperSU, grant it permissions, then continue but when I open it, I immediately get the "outdate binary" prompt and no superuser prompt so I can't move forward with this one. I'm going to try an older version of SuperSU in the hopes that it will be less agressive with the binary update and perhaps give me a shot at authorizing it.
UPDATE:
Thanks to cubarican84, I used the following SIMPLE solution to clean up the chinese superuser mess: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/11/How-to-Remove-Replace-VRoot-Chinese-superuser-with-SuperSU.html?m=1
Reilly1812 said:
de la vega won't work with mje - there are a slew of posts stating such.
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I thought it worked but tripped knox.
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recDNA said:
I thought it worked but tripped knox.
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With MJE just soft bricks. Unless there's a trick like repartitioning or something. But nobody has chimed in on that thread despite numerous help requests.
Just got Kingo working again tonight. May have to try a few times. I succeeded using USB 3 cable in MTP USB 3.0 mode.
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Were you able to update supersu in the playstore?
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How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after Augu
It took me over a week to search through threads and learn how to root my S5 Active SM-G870A after I installed the new August 2014 update and then later discovered the SD card issue (i.e. needing root access to allow apps to write to it).
Anyway, these forums helped but I had to piece lots together in order to do it right and make sure that I was not going to destroy a $600 phone.
Below is a compilation of what I found. I do not take any credit for the original contents. I have simply organized what I have found in many other threads so that others searching to resolve the same issue can do so in less time than me. Also, I put this together so that I do not feel like my time was wasted hunting all of this down!
How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after August 2014 Update
Step 1: Downgrade your Phone’s Firmware to an Earlier Version
Original Thread Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
Before Starting:
1. Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
2. Download and install the latest version of Odin (you may need to extract it using a zip program).
3. Download and extract the firmware file: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31669 (May 9th, 2014) OR HERE.
4. Make sure USB debugging is checked under “Settings/Developer Options” (If you don't know how to do that, go to "About Device" in Settings, and click on "Build Number” 5 times to unlock “Developer Options").
5. Back up your phone using any backup program that does not require root, just in case.
Flash Instructions:
6. Open Odin v3.09.
7. Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
8. Connect phone to your PC and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin.
9. Add the un-zipped firmware file to AP / PDA (Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked).
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
You should see a bar at the bottom of your phone indicating progress and also in Odin. Once the phone restarts Odin will check to see if the firmware flash was a success. If it is, the “System” box will now display “Success.” Congratulations, you have downgraded your phone’s firmware, now you can root it using towelroot (www.towelroot.com).
Step 2: Install Towelroot
Before Starting:
1. Disable antivirus software on your phone. Towelroot is an exploit: it is how you get root. So your antivirus (if it’s worth a damn) will flag it.
2. Make sure that your phone can install application from unknown sources: Settings>Security>Unknown Sources>Check.
Towelroot Instructions:
3. Using your phone’s browser navigate to www.towelroot.com.
4. Click on the lambda in order to download the tr.apk file.
5. Locate the file on your phone and click on it. Chose the Android Package installer.
6. Follow the additional instructions.
Step 3: Do I have REALLY have Root Access?
1. Go to the Play Story and search “root checker.”
2. Download and install the app with the same name.
3. Run it. If it is a success, then download and install SuperSU.
I recommend getting Titanium Backup and paying for the pro-version ($5.99). Doing so will allow you to disable the AT&T notifications (“Freeze” AT&T Update) that will bug you once you downgrade your firmware, and there are lots of other things you can do with it now that your phone it rooted.
This “complete” intro guide should help anyone (especially newbies) root their S5 Active SM-G870A in a safe way if they have upgrade their phone in August 2014 or after.
UPDATE-Post Flash/Root
After working with the downgrade for a few days everything works fine except I lost the ability to use the default e-mail app. I noticed an "email" failure upon the first boot after the flash, but I ignored it because I was so focused on rooting.
This is not a big deal to me since I was not in love with the stock e-mail app to begin with. I have since found acceptable alternatives (that are actually better IMO). But if this is a big deal to you just be aware. It may be the firmware downgrade or it may have just happened to me. However, some people in the other thread mentioned losing GPS, but mine works fine (as does everything else).
I'm not a noob but thanks for putting this together
GS5 Firmware Download
Whenever I go to the SamMobile website, and go to the page for my phone (Samsung Galaxy S5 AT&T). When I download the file, I'm not able to extract the file because there is nothing in it. What am I doing wrong/does anyone have a direct download link. I tried googling around, but I couldn't find anything that worked.
Dont use the Odin Link, it is SPAM! just search xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s-advance/help/version-odin3-v3-10-t2859776
Nice to have it all in one place!
UPDATE: Failed to work on SM-g900a. Guess I'll just keep waiting for someone to n crack lollipop code.
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It took me over a week to search through threads and learn how to root my S5 Active SM-G870A after I installed the new August 2014 update and then later discovered the SD card issue (i.e. needing root access to allow apps to write to it).
Anyway, these forums helped but I had to piece lots together in order to do it right and make sure that I was not going to destroy a $600 phone.
Below is a compilation of what I found. I do not take any credit for the original contents. I have simply organized what I have found in many other threads so that others searching to resolve the same issue can do so in less time than me. Also, I put this together so that I do not feel like my time was wasted hunting all of this down!
How to Downgrade Firmware on AT&T’s S5 Active SM-G870A and get Root Access after August 2014 Update
Step 1: Downgrade your Phone’s Firmware to an Earlier Version
Original Thread Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
Before Starting:
1. Download and Install the latest Samsung USB Drivers.
2. Download and install the latest version of Odin (you may need to extract it using a zip program).
3. Download and extract the firmware file: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=31669 (May 9th, 2014) OR HERE.
4. Make sure USB debugging is checked under “Settings/Developer Options” (If you don't know how to do that, go to "About Device" in Settings, and click on "Build Number” 5 times to unlock “Developer Options").
5. Back up your phone using any backup program that does not require root, just in case.
Flash Instructions:
6. Open Odin v3.09.
7. Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
8. Connect phone to your PC and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin.
9. Add the un-zipped firmware file to AP / PDA (Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked).
10. Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes.
You should see a bar at the bottom of your phone indicating progress and also in Odin. Once the phone restarts Odin will check to see if the firmware flash was a success. If it is, the “System” box will now display “Success.” Congratulations, you have downgraded your phone’s firmware, now you can root it using towelroot (www.towelroot.com).
Step 2: Install Towelroot
Before Starting:
1. Disable antivirus software on your phone. Towelroot is an exploit: it is how you get root. So your antivirus (if it’s worth a damn) will flag it.
2. Make sure that your phone can install application from unknown sources: Settings>Security>Unknown Sources>Check.
Towelroot Instructions:
3. Using your phone’s browser navigate to www.towelroot.com.
4. Click on the lambda in order to download the tr.apk file.
5. Locate the file on your phone and click on it. Chose the Android Package installer.
6. Follow the additional instructions.
Step 3: Do I have REALLY have Root Access?
1. Go to the Play Story and search “root checker.”
2. Download and install the app with the same name.
3. Run it. If it is a success, then download and install SuperSU.
I recommend getting Titanium Backup and paying for the pro-version ($5.99). Doing so will allow you to disable the AT&T notifications (“Freeze” AT&T Update) that will bug you once you downgrade your firmware, and there are lots of other things you can do with it now that your phone it rooted.
This “complete” intro guide should help anyone (especially newbies) root their S5 Active SM-G870A in a safe way if they have upgrade their phone in August 2014 or after.
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Like you, I have been scouring the Web trying to downgrade my sm-g900a back to Kitkat since Lollipop and At&t's locked bootloader prohibits rooting or any kind of customization. Whatsoever. So I really appreciate you taking the time to compile these steps! I am wondering however, is there a way to use Odin on a device other than a PC or Mac? For example an LG tablet? Sorry if that's a noob question. I know how and have successfully rooted previous Samsung galaxies using my PC Odin. I'm just away from home and only have a tablet with me. And this Lollipop cap has got to go ! Really appreciate your response.
FAIL! (AUTH)
the message I get is FAIL! (AUTH) in Odin 3.09.
now I am stuck at the Android system recovery screen <3E>
I'm looking for a way back from this.
squirt r6 said:
the message I get is FAIL! (AUTH) in Odin 3.09.
now I am stuck at the Android system recovery screen <3E>
I'm looking for a way back from this.
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I found solution. Just follow the guide in decription and everything is ok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8481Qm0l010
nhutung said:
I found solution. Just follow the guide in decription and everything is ok.
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I had the same exact problem you did. I followed the link. Thanks for that! I got a PASS from Odin! But I am still stuck on the recovery boot screen. Doing a Data wipe and Cache wipe then restart doesn't work. Still stuck on that page. Any suggestions? Every forum I find just says to perform the data wipe and cache wipe then restart and I should be golden, except I'm not.
Updated method!
Allows downgrade from MM 6.0 down to OF3, which we now have the ability to root using this guide.
sure this guide is for the G870A?
IJoxer said:
Updated method!
Allows downgrade from MM 6.0 down to OF3, which we now have the ability to root using this guide.
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lJOXER, this guide seems to be for the standard S5 and not the ACTIVE? am i correct? is there any way to root a 5.0 OC3 ACTIVE?
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electric101 said:
lJOXER, this guide seems to be for the standard S5 and not the ACTIVE? am i correct? is there any way to root a 5.0 OC3 ACTIVE?
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Sorry "OF3"
bigpapi19 said:
I'm not a noob but thanks for putting this together
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you ever try this on the active?
electric101 said:
you ever try this on the active?
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Hey @electric101, sorry, I upgraded to an S7 and have been using another account. This guide actually applied to both, which is also the case for most custom roms. I actually owned the Active myself, often flashed and rooted with 900a methods. Hope that helps, good luck!
thats interesting.... the guy who posted the actual guide (AptLogic) told me that it didnt work with the 870A .... did you try it on an unrooted 870A running 5.0 or newer? when i try it fails on the first step of flashing experimental firmware using odin 3.11
if you were able to maybe i'm just not doing something right....
thank u..
those who r havin trouble...change cords & keep tryin! took me 3 trys.... and a few mins to get passed the att logo screen.. dont get discouraged
i did and walked away came back later at it was all gravy... w android 5.0... still cant root it... so if anyone has any idea...