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Hi!
I wanna root my Nexus S now. But i see that i have to get my device wiped before i get root.
The problem is that i cant backup app data without root. And i cant loose alle my game data
So does any of you have a good idea how i can move my data further to my rooted Nexus?
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You can try this:
1. Download the latest clockworkmod recovery image
2.
Code:
fastboot boot clockworkmod-recovery.img
3. Do a nandroid backup
4. Copy all stuff on the internal SD to your computer
5.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
6. Copy all stuff back to the internal SD
7.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery clockworkmod-recovery.img
8. Do a nandroid restore
9. Root your phone
I'm not sure if it'll work, just an idea of something you can try.
Si_NZ said:
You can try this:
1. Download the latest clockworkmod recovery image
2.
Code:
fastboot boot clockworkmod-recovery.img
3. Do a nandroid backup
4. Copy all stuff on the internal SD to your computer
5.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
6. Copy all stuff back to the internal SD
7.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery clockworkmod-recovery.img
8. Do a nandroid restore
9. Root your phone
I'm not sure if it'll work, just an idea of something you can try.
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Don't you need to unlock before you can flash a new recovery? lol.
BlackHawkA4 said:
Don't you need to unlock before you can flash a new recovery? lol.
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If you are talking about step 2, it's not flashing, it's booting the image without flashing.
Si_NZ said:
If you are talking about step 2, it's not flashing, it's booting the image without flashing.
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A lot of people have issues with the command
Code:
fastboot boot
For some reason it seems to not work on the majority of devices let alone the fact that I'm fairly certain you can't fastboot anything without unlocking. There was a root method pre 2.3.3 that made use of that hole which then got closed with 2.3.3
Basically, all you can feasibly do is copy all of your SD card contents to your computer and hope the saves are there.
~~EDIT~~
So I went back and viewed the pre 2.3.3 root guide without bootloader unlock and I am correct, you CANNOT run fastboot commands other than
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
until after unlocking the bootloader.
However, the thread does reference this post with someone using gingerbreak to root a LOCKED NS (unlocking is what wipes your phone). But the link in that post no longer goes anywhere. Its possible the one-click methods don't unlock the bootloader but thats something you'll have to check into and I always discourage one-clicks where possible because its so much safer to run the commands yourself.
1 click does indeed unlock bootloader fyi. It then roots and flashes su.
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Thanks for the answers
I unlocked my bootloader before i saw youre answers so i didnt check if it worked. But i copyed the SD card so i got some aplication data, like gameloft saves and such. So now iam rooted again
I lost my angry birds saves but it doesnt matter cause iam tired of it anyway
Hi
This is an automated rooting to Xperia ARC / ARC S with unlocked bootloader. No flashing needed - so this does not wear your internal kernel flash memory.
It's a "connect and press enter" solution - no command typing.
You must have the ADB and Fastboot drivers installed and configured.
Compatibility
Tested: ICS .431 and .587
Must work: GB roms
How it works
It boots "in memory" an alternate kernel carefully crafted to root the system, and then rebooting into the original kernel of your phone.
It install the Superuser APK, su binary, and BusyBox.
Requirements
- ADB and Fastboot drivers installed and configured.
- Unlocked bootloader
- Settings - applications - Unknown Sources (first option) checked
- Settings - applications - development - USB Debugging checked
- Press the thanks button on this forum
Included
- BusyBox v1.18.4
- Superuser APK
- su binary
How to use
- Download the latest script version in the [Script downloads] section
- Decompress the 7z file to an empty folder
- Run the file runme.bat
- Connect your phone (powered on)
- Wait for the blue ligth (fastboot mode) on the notification LED
- Press ENTER to root
- Enjoy (and then press the thanks button on this forum )
Script downloads
v1:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5h5f2cxoym66m3f
http://www.mediafire.com/?cr1hkfqp2f62fdy
Stock firmwares (.FTF)
ARC ICS 4.0.4
LT15i_4.1.B.0.587_Generic Global World.7z
188Mb
http://www.mediafire.com/?xucot63l30epa4y
LT15i_4.1.B.0.431_GenericWorld.7z
195Mb
http://www.mediafire.com/?qbip855iltbv5is
FAQ
[Q] How to install ADB and Fastboot drivers on Windows?
[A] The most annoying process is to install and configure the ADB and Fastboot drivers, but you can use the Flashtools bundle to install the drivers for you (search for Flashtools on the forum). Simply download the latest version of Flashtools, fire the installer and then choose to install ADB and Fastboot drivers. This way you will have installed the drivers.
Flashtools latest version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000012
Later, to configure the drivers, you must let windows bind the driver to the device. To do this, you must:
- ADB driver: connect the phone, powered on, to the PC, and then let Windows configure the driver automatically
- Fastboot driver: connect the phone to the PC in Fastboot mode. To do this:
1) Switch off the phone
2) Press and hold the menu key
3) Connect the phone to the PC via USB cable
4) Way a few seconds for a blue ligth on the notification LED
5) Release the menu key
6) If you get the blue ligth you are now in Fastboot mode. Let Windows configure the driver automatically.
7) To leave Fastboot mode, disconnect the USB cable.
[Q] I cannot get the blue light during the script execution?
[A] Verify if you have correctly installed and configured ADB and Fastboot drivers. Maybe you still have a locked bootloader - if you wish to try to unlock your bootloader, see the tutorial / guide threads on the first page of the forum.
Noob here.
So what you are saying is all I need to do is download the mediafire file,the adb drivers and the fastboot drivers and then I am good to go.
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Sandro8771 said:
Noob here.
So what you are saying is all I need to do is download the mediafire file,the adb drivers and the fastboot drivers and then I am good to go.
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Yes! And it's working flawlessly on my unlocked bootloader Xperia Arc, so I expect it to work for you too.
Or hotboot a kernel with cwm and install superuser_root.zip
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Hotboot?
What is that?
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datagubben said:
Or hotboot a kernel with cwm and install superuser_root.zip
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The idea is "no command typing" and "no extra downloads / file copying", so this is way easy (at least for me, a lazy dev).
You know now I am a bit scared.
Because after reading the FAQ on how to install adb and fastboot and the configuration part.
Anyway iam going ahead with this attempt.Wish me luck,I will need it.
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Bazoocaze said:
The idea is "no command typing" and "no extra downloads / file copying", so this is way easy (at least for me, a lazy dev).
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Guess you are right, but I need to get into cwm anyway at first boot after a firmware flash (Aroma + mods) and I have a bat file executing my hotboot for me.
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Auto-root v1 - By Bazoocaze
Connect your phone (powered ON) via USB.
The phone must have an unlocked bootloader.
Wait for the blue ligth (fastboot mode) on the notification LED
Press any key to continue . . .
Booting modded system...
downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (remote: The Device must be rooted first)
finished. total time: 0.000s
Done. Wait for the system to reboot.
Press any key to continue . . .
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT NEEDS ROOT TO MAKE ROOT OR WHAT PLEASE EXPLAIN??
HITMAN_SEMSEM2007 said:
I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IT NEEDS ROOT TO MAKE ROOT OR WHAT PLEASE EXPLAIN??
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How hard is it to read requirements?
You need to have unlocked bootloader. That's what fastboot is calling root.
And fix your caps lock.
well looks like I cannot do this as my LED does not turn blue when connecting which means I cannot unlock my bootloader
Madfysh said:
How hard is it to read requirements?
You need to have unlocked bootloader. That's what fastboot is calling root.
And fix your caps lock.
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http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...021/504b29aa/1/3/1/0/9/9/3/20120908141453.jpg
Read what it says
It doesn't say that its unlocked, but that you are allowed to unlock it.
Anyone on .62 with unlocked bootloader able to root using this?
I'm gonna unlock my bootloader soon because I can't root .62. Now I'm struck in .42 root.
Great!!
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bruce16878 said:
Anyone on .62 with unlocked bootloader able to root using this?
I'm gonna unlock my bootloader soon because I can't root .62. Now I'm struck in .42 root.
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If your bootloader is locked update via ota to. 62
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zolaisugly said:
If your bootloader is locked update via ota to. 62
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Sorry to ask this but you are saying .42 rooted still can get "ota" update to .62 to retain root, is it still available to update, I thought their ota only for ics, no more .62?
Edit
I'm ota to .62 right now, thanks.
Nath316 said:
well looks like I cannot do this as my LED does not turn blue when connecting which means I cannot unlock my bootloader
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LED goes blue (fastboot mode) only WHEN you have an unlocked bootloader.
To see if you have an unlocked bootloader, try this:
1) Switch off your device
2) Press and hold the menu button
3) Connect the device to the PC via USB cable
4) Wait for the LED to turn blue (fastboot mode)
5) Release menu button
6) Disconnect to leave fastboot mode
If you get blue LED, you are in fastboot mode, and so you have an unlocked bootloader.
The device default setting is locked bootloader, so you must unlock the bootloader to get your bootloader unlocked - hoho. If you want to unlocked your bootlaoder, see the guide/tutorial stickies.
HITMAN_SEMSEM2007 said:
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...021/504b29aa/1/3/1/0/9/9/3/20120908141453.jpg
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The device default setting is locked bootloader, so you must unlock the bootloader to get your bootloader unlocked - hoho. If you want to unlocked your bootlaoder, see the guide/tutorial stickies. See the text above to know more about unlocked bootloader and fastboot mode.
This worked flawlessly for me since I have unlocked bootloader... Simply brilliant... Can't thank you enough.... Cheers buddy!!!
Thank you Bazoocase with this Tool i was able to Unlock my Friends Arc very good work
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Hi friends, I've found a way to root 10.4.B.0.577 android 4.3. Please see the instructions below:
Prerequisite:
1. Download SuperSU flashable at: http://download.chainfire.eu/351/
2. Download extract the boot.img from CM10.2 (attached as well)
3. Download the install fastboot
Steps:
1. Flash the stock ROM of 10.4.B.0.577
2. Put the Tablet Z in fastboot mode (press and hold Vol+ when inserting USB cable)
3. Open a console where the fastboot.exe is located, type
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
4. Keep pressing Vol+ for a few times it boots up
5. Install SuperSU as normal
6. Power off the device
7. Flash the stock ROM of 10.4.B.0.577 again BUT EXCLUDE the SYSTEM
8. Boot up and you will have the SuperSU installed
My device is unlocked, I'm not sure if this works for locked bootloader as well. Try at your own risk! This method should work for both WIFI and LTE models.
[Files uploaded again, change 001.boot.zip to boot.zip.001 and do the same to 002 unzip]
This method works fine but only with unlocked bootloader as if you are locked you cant flash boot.img from fastboot
pangiotis24 said:
This method works fine but only with unlocked bootloader as if you are locked you cant flash boot.img from fastboot
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For Locked bootloader, the only working method atm is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442, the files needed for all XTZ models ( 351,321,311,312) are there now
Unlock/Root/Relock BL
Hello!! Great job but i have a question!! Can we unlock the bootloader, root with your guide and then relock the bootloader?? It will be rooted after relock?
Attached files ?
Xyam said:
Hi friends, I've found a way to root 10.4.B.0.577 android 4.3. Please see the instructions below:
Prerequisite:
1. Download SuperSU flashable at:
2. Download extract the boot.img from CM10.2 (attached as well)
3. Download the install fastboot
Steps:
1. Flash the stock ROM of 10.4.B.0.577
2. Put the Tablet Z in fastboot mode (press and hold Vol+ when inserting USB cable)
3. Open a console where the fastboot.exe is located, type
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
4. Keep pressing Vol+ for a few times it boots up
5. Install SuperSU as normal
6. Power off the device
7. Flash the stock ROM of 10.4.B.0.577 again BUT EXCLUDE the SYSTEM
8. Boot up and you will have the SuperSU installed
My device is unlocked, I'm not sure if this works for locked bootloader as well. Try at your own risk! This method should work for both WIFI and LTE models.
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Sorry, but when you say that the files are attached... attached to where ? can't see them anywhere. thanks in advance.
Installing SuperSU
Xyam said:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
4. Keep pressing Vol+ for a few times it boots up
5. Install SuperSU as normal
.
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Sorry for asking again, I'm new and I'm struggling with this. I tried to follow your steps (my tablet is a SGP312). I followed the steps, but I'm not sure if the ZIP file with SuperSU has to be downloaded to the tablet or what, as in step 5 you say "install SuperSU as normal". Does that mean through play store ? Directly from the file ? If it´s from the file, how ?
When I tried this in my tablet, after flashing boot.img and rebooting, I got a loader screen where I selected add super used, rebooted, and then... the tablet didn´t start again. It gets stuck in the initial booting screen with the color lights passing.
Also, I noticed that after the fastboot reboot, the message that I got in the loader mentioned SGP311, not 312. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
TheRealAlexei said:
Sorry for asking again, I'm new and I'm struggling with this. I tried to follow your steps (my tablet is a SGP312). I followed the steps, but I'm not sure if the ZIP file with SuperSU has to be downloaded to the tablet or what, as in step 5 you say "install SuperSU as normal". Does that mean through play store ? Directly from the file ? If it´s from the file, how ?
When I tried this in my tablet, after flashing boot.img and rebooting, I got a loader screen where I selected add super used, rebooted, and then... the tablet didn´t start again. It gets stuck in the initial booting screen with the color lights passing.
Also, I noticed that after the fastboot reboot, the message that I got in the loader mentioned SGP311, not 312. Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.
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you have to flash the SuperSU .zip file via CWM. Do you know how to enter CWM and flash a .zip file?
Vaggelis AsKyE said:
you have to flash the SuperSU .zip file via CWM. Do you know how to enter CWM and flash a .zip file?
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I think through the fastboot reboot, pressing the vol up. When I tried it before I entered in some kind of boot menu, with one option been "install from zip" or something like that but I didn´t try it.
I tried entering in it again and clicked on factory reset hoping that would do a cfresh install, but I still have the same issue: when powering up the tablet it keeps displaying the intro (the color lines) endlessly
TheRealAlexei said:
I think through the fastboot reboot, pressing the vol up. When I tried it before I entered in some kind of boot menu, with one option been "install from zip" or something like that but I didn´t try it.
I tried entering in it again and clicked on factory reset hoping that would do a cfresh install, but I still have the same issue: when powering up the tablet it keeps displaying the intro (the color lines) endlessly
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you have to follow the guide!! at the step u flash boot.img and restart the tablet you must press rapidly many times to enter the boot menu. There u chose install from zip and find the file SuperSU.zip (i recommend u to use external sd card to save the SuperSU.zip file). When it finish u go back and find the ''Advanced'' option on the boot menu, u press it and then press power off. Then flash the stock ROM of 10.4.B.0.577 again BUT EXCLUDE the SYSTEM!!!
Vaggelis AsKyE said:
you have to follow the guide!! at the step u flash boot.img and restart the tablet you must press rapidly many times to enter the boot menu. There u chose install from zip and find the file SuperSU.zip (i recommend u to use external sd card to save the SuperSU.zip file). When it finish u go back and find the ''Advanced'' option on the boot menu, u press it and then press power off. Then flash the stock ROM of 10.4.B.0.577 again BUT EXCLUDE the SYSTEM!!!
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Thanks for your help. Actually I managed to do it pretty much as you said) except the advanced -> power off, which I didn´t know: I assumed that was the way to access the boot menu, and to install Super SU, so I copied the ZIP into my external SDCard, did all the steps, and my tablet came back to life... with SuperSU installed
Lucky me I did a full backup following another guide, because in my desperation to bring my tablet back to life I did a full wipe out / factory reset (which btw didn´t solve anything).
Thanks for your replies and apologies if my questions seemed dumb... It's been many years since I "almost" break a device and lost all the data
TheRealAlexei said:
Thanks for your help. Actually I managed to do it pretty much as you said) except the advanced -> power off, which I didn´t know: I assumed that was the way to access the boot menu, and to install Super SU, so I copied the ZIP into my external SDCard, did all the steps, and my tablet came back to life... with SuperSU installed
Lucky me I did a full backup following another guide, because in my desperation to bring my tablet back to life I did a full wipe out / factory reset (which btw didn´t solve anything).
Thanks for your replies and apologies if my questions seemed dumb... It's been many years since I "almost" break a device and lost all the data
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Happy you made it!!! :good:
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TheRealAlexei said:
Thanks for your help. Actually I managed to do it pretty much as you said) except the advanced -> power off, which I didn´t know: I assumed that was the way to access the boot menu, and to install Super SU, so I copied the ZIP into my external SDCard, did all the steps, and my tablet came back to life... with SuperSU installed
Lucky me I did a full backup following another guide, because in my desperation to bring my tablet back to life I did a full wipe out / factory reset (which btw didn´t solve anything).
Thanks for your replies and apologies if my questions seemed dumb... It's been many years since I "almost" break a device and lost all the data
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I have one question!! Does your tablet lag a little when it is closing? The bar loading at me and for 10 sec tablet freezes and then it close... do u experience the same issue??
TheRealAlexei said:
Sorry, but when you say that the files are attached... attached to where ? can't see them anywhere. thanks in advance.
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Sorry just realized that XDA did not allow .001 and .002. Please download them again, change 001.boot.zip to boot.zip.001 and do the same to 002 to unzip. Alternatively you can download CM10.2 and extract the boot.img from the zip.
Vaggelis AsKyE said:
Happy you made it!!! :good:
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I have one question!! Does your tablet lag a little when it is closing? The bar loading at me and for 10 sec tablet freezes and then it close... do u experience the same issue??
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did you mean shutting down or what? if you are mentioning shutting down, i have the same issue, but not related to rooting. just wait for around 20~30 seconds after you see "shutting down"
Vaggelis AsKyE said:
Hello!! Great job but i have a question!! Can we unlock the bootloader, root with your guide and then relock the bootloader?? It will be rooted after relock?
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i was thinking the same idea. but will only do that if i have a hardware issue and need repair at sony repair center
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Xyam said:
did you mean shutting down or what? if you are mentioning shutting down, i have the same issue, but not related to rooting. just wait for around 20~30 seconds after you see "shutting down"
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I chose shut down from the menu and the bar is loading. After a while tablet freezes and after 10-15 seconds tablet goes off
ok so
i have SGP311 with 10.4.B.0.577
i must have custom recovery to instal UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip or i can instal it in stock ?
Mr0czny said:
ok so
i have SGP311 with 10.4.B.0.577
i must have custom recovery to instal UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip or i can instal it in stock ?
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if u flash boot.img with flashtool u will get custom recovery (CWM) installed!!!
Hello,
I have ever update my XTZ on 4.3 JB. Do you think it is necessary to "flashboot" again the new firmware (Step 7) after install of Supersu.zip ?
If yes, can you explain why ?
Thanks for your help
strung3 said:
Hello,
I have ever update my XTZ on 4.3 JB. Do you think it is necessary to "flashboot" again the new firmware (Step 7) after install of Supersu.zip ?
If yes, can you explain why ?
Thanks for your help
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Hello,
At this guide u flash boot.img from CM10.2 ROM (Step 3). At the end you have to reflash the new firmware so the boot, kernel etc change, because if u stay with CM10.2 u will get bootloops!!
Vaggelis AsKyE said:
If you unlock bootloader you can't use music info download and Bravia engine also. Although, I unlocked my bootloader and I followed your guide rooting successfully my Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 with .577 firmware. I used the latest flashtool to unlock the bootloader!!
When I finished all the process of rooting the music info didn't work so I tried to relock the bootloader with flashtool!! I did and guess what!! I have root with locked bootloader, stock firmware and working music info download!!!
You can make a guide that everyone with his own ftf can root his device just unlocking and locking the bootloader!!
The process must be done strictly with flashtool cause it keeps the keys for the relock!!!
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Question: if you unlock the bootloader with Sony tools do you loose the music download info and the Bravia engine ????????
Hi...
This is the tutorial to root any Moto G
To root any Moto G, three basic steps need to be followed... you can either do them manually or use a tool do them for you. It is advised to follow them manually so that if there's some bug in the tool you don't get into any trouble.
CAUTION - You will lose all data and files so better back them up.
For Google Play edition devices, the process is same and only the recovery.img file is different. For GPe CWM Advanced Edition recovery go here https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/ and select falcon_gpe and download the latest one.
For AT&T and Verizon models don't do anything written above. Just download the Towelroot app. Its a one click root app and doesn't require a PC. Itis trustworthy but is not guaranteed to work but you must give it a try since it won't do any harm and claims of never bricking a phone. Please reply with the result and your android and kernel version.It will probably not work on phones build after June 3 but you can give it a try. You can download it from the website https://towelroot.com
The three steps are :-
1) UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
2) FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY
3) INSTALLING SuperSu.zip FILE THROUGH RECOVERY. (SuperSu is acknowledge as the best app to give superuser and root rights)
UNLOCKING THE BOOT LOADER - The instructions to unlock the boot loader are given in the official Motorola website here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a . Don't be scared by their warnings.
UPDATE - There currently seems to be an issue with unlocking the bootloader on devices running 4.4.4 though it works for 4.4.2. The issue is with Motorola and is that, the unlock code given by the company is showing an error. They are fixing it and it may take some time though you can give it a try as it won't do any harm. Or you can downgrade the boot loader to 4.4.2 and then unlock it.
As confirmed by the Motorola agent, the problem of unlocking bootloader on 4.4.4 has been fixed
FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY :-
To flash a custom recovery, you need these things
1) PC and a USB data cable
2) Android SDK ( developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ) For flashing recovery only SDK is needed but it's your wish if you want to download the ADT bundle. After downloading and unzipping the sdk , open the SDK manager and download only the platform tools for this.. rest is your wish..... and separately download ADB tools and fastboot and extract them minimal-adb-and-fastboot.software.informer.com/1.1/
3) Recovery.img file - You can either use CWM foum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 or CWM advanced editionforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639583 or TWRP forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561757. EDIT - If your phone had come pre installed with 4.4.4 then use only CWM Advanced Edition. CWM Advanced Edition doesn't make backup on XT1033
4) Motorola drivers https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97326/p/30,6720,9050
5) Enable USB Debugging mode in your phone by going to Settings-About Phone and then tap the build number until you get the toast 'You are a developer'. Now go to Settings again and you will see a new Developer Options there. Go there and enable USB debugging.
6) Have at least 25% of charge on your phone.
After getting all these things:-
1) Download the recovery.img file to your PC and copy paste it to android SDK/platform tools folder.
2) Boot your phone to fastboot mode by first switching it off and holding the volume down and power button for 3 seconds.
3) When in fastboot mode, connect your phone to pc, go to the platform tools folder, there pres shifft and right mouse click simultaneously and select 'open command prompt window here'.
4) In the command window enter
Code:
fastboot devices
If it shows a number and fastboot then we are good..
5) Then enter
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
( where in recovery.img the recovery is the name of your recovery file. Example if the name of recovery file is ABC then enter fastboot flash recovery ABC.img)
5) Press enter and if the command prompt window displays the message okay then the recovery is successfully flashed.
6) Now just boot your phone to recovery mode through fastboot mode by following the on screen instructions and in recovery mode select Reboot System Now to reboot your phone normally.
(see attached images below for screenshots)
INSTALLING SuperSu
To install SuperSu :-
1) Download SuperSu zip file download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/ and transfer it to your phone
2) Reboot to recovery via fastboot.
3) Select install zip and select choose from SD card.
4) Locate the file and install it.
5) Now reboot your phone.
YUP.. YOU ROOTED YOUR PHONE!
Download any root checker app from the Play Store to check whether your phone is rooted or not.
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I have a huawei p6 but I'm absolutely not satisfied with that and I bought a moto g for my girlfriend and that is awesome.
The only thing why I haven't bought the g for myself as well is the rooting. That time I didn't find an easy way to root it.
If it is a working method than I will buy the 4g verson with sd card support
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sisqoboy said:
I have a huawei p6 but I'm absolutely not satisfied with that and I bought a moto g for my girlfriend and that is awesome.
The only thing why I haven't bought the g for myself as well is the rooting. That time I didn't find an easy way to root it.
If it is a working method than I will buy the 4g verson with sd card support
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Yup dude...this works for sure..!
I also added screenshots.. check them out.
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Yup dude...this works for sure..!
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Does this work with the latest bootloader on 4.4.4? Im still stock but i wanna root it so much
Thanks
motocruiser said:
Does this work with the latest bootloader on 4.4.4? Im still stock but i wanna root it so much
Thanks
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I looked into it just now... Currently there's an issue with Motorola with unlocking the bootloader when on 4.4.4...As people say, the unlock code given my Motorola is showing an error... You can still try it.. maybe it's even fixed by now.. Even if it fails there wouldn't be any harm.. Though the unlocking works fine with 4.4.2... You can revert back to 4.4.2, unlock the bootloader and then update to 4.4.4... The thing will be same as you will lose all data and files when unlocking the bootloader and so in reverting to 4.4.2.....(Remember, only unlocking doesn't mean you won't recieve updates, you won't receive updates only if you flash a custom recovery.)
EDIT - I added it to the OP. Thanks for bringing it to attention.
And does this work for Verizon model
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And does this work for Verizon model
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You have Verizon I see. The only you will probably face is unlocking the bootloader.. Oh, wait first let me laugh... lol...OK....At one point of time you couldn't unlock the bootloaders for AT&T and Verizon and then we were blessed by the 'one click root' app by the famous hacker geohot called TowelRoot. This app claims to root all the AT&T and Verizon devices with just a click. You don't even need a PC. Just download the app and in the app chick 'make it rain'. Though this is not guaranteed to work but must give a try as it won't do any harm but there's a chance of bricking the phone but you can easily recover from a soft brick by flashing the stock firmware.
Towelroot - https://towelroot.com/
P.S. - Please reply if you tried this and if it didn't work reply with your android version and kernel version. Well reply with your android version and kernel version anyway.
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I looked into it just now... Currently there's an issue with Motorola with unlocking the bootloader when on 4.4.4...As people say, the unlock code given my Motorola is showing an error... You can still try it.. maybe it's even fixed by now.. Even if it fails there wouldn't be any harm.. Though the unlocking works fine with 4.4.2... You can revert back to 4.4.2, unlock the bootloader and then update to 4.4.4... The thing will be same as you will lose all data and files when unlocking the bootloader and so in reverting to 4.4.2.....(Remember, only unlocking doesn't mean you won't recieve updates, you won't receive updates only if you flash a custom recovery.)
EDIT - I added it to the OP. Thanks for bringing it to attention.
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thanks for your help dude but i heared that if you flash back to 4.4.2 your bootloader is still the latest so its still unlockable...
i have found a fix on a motorola customer forum for this problem, but when i flash this testdrive motoboot image file it goes wrong and i cant fix it by my self
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thanks for your help dude but i heared that if you flash back to 4.4.2 your bootloader is still the latest so its still unlockable...
i have found a fix on a motorola customer forum for this problem, but when i flash this testdrive motoboot image file it goes wrong and i cant fix it by my self
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Sorry I didn't know that. Downgrading the bootloader is a very risky process.
What did you exactly do?
Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Please tell which android version your phone came preinstalled with and what recovery you used.
Also when you reboot to recovery, after the blank screen do you see the android logo lying down with a red triangle?
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Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Please tell your phone's android version and the recovery you used and what did you enter at the command prompt?
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Sorry I didn't know that. Downgrading the bootloader is a very risky process.
What did you exactly do?
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Well it doesnt go wrong like you think so my phone is actually not bricked.
But the command window says that the operation failed so i think something is wrong with this testdrive image from the moto forum.
thanks
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Well it doesnt go wrong like you think so my phone is actually not bricked.
But the command window says that the operation failed so i think something is wrong with this testdrive image from the moto forum.
thanks
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Testdrive image?
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Testdrive image?
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Yeah they say, if you on 4.4.4 and want to unlock your bootloader you have to flash the motoboot_testdrive.img file wich downgrades the bootloader to i think it was called 40.15 or so after that you have to unlock your bootloader and then flash the motoboot 4.4.4 stock image so that you have the actual one but for me it failed while i try to flash this testdrive image
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Yeah they say, if you on 4.4.4 and want to unlock your bootloader you have to flash the motoboot_testdrive.img file wich downgrades the bootloader to i think it was called 40.15 or so after that you have to unlock your bootloader and then flash the motoboot 4.4.4 stock image so that you have the actual one but for me it failed while i try to flash this testdrive image
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So basically you want to downgrade the bootloader and then unlock it?
Well if you are on KitKat you can downgrade the bootloader by flashing 4.3 , then unlocking the bootloader and then updating to KitKat
Thanks for the guide. I've already recommended it to someone who was having problems.
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Thanks for the guide. I've already recommended it to someone who was having problems.
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Cool.
Thanks Meuuks13. This worked well.
Also, I've found that you can remove the "unlocked bootloader warning message" shown on boot-up by following the method in the Moto X forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/4-4-3-remove-unlocked-bootloader-message-t2548566
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Thanks Meuuks13. This worked well.
Also, I've found that you can remove the "unlocked bootloader warning message" shown on boot-up by following the method in the Moto X forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/4-4-3-remove-unlocked-bootloader-message-t2548566
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I got something wayyyy better than that!
I let you remove that sign and use the pics given here forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/themes-apps/shareboot-logos-t2875147 or you can give me the pic you want and I will make it in such a way that you can use it.
Prerooted and FTF All in one link https://cloud.mail.ru/public/5qP5/wKztkqASj/
Possible to flash on SGP611CE - / XZDual Recovery with root Locked Bootloader / I have LP 5.0.2 fw 23.1.A.1.28?
Works perfectly on SGP621.
can this be flashed on Non-Rooted SPG621 ? or do i need to have a custom recovery ?
thanks
Works great on SGP611!
hi sir
@godraxe my new phone 621 with 4.4.4, wish to prerooted 511, i have download and put it into sdcard,and...next step,how to i do...? thanks
Here's a guide for you, note that this is for the LTE model (SGP621):
Make a TA Backup first! Check the forums for a step by step walk through.
Check if it is possible to unlock your bootloader
1. Enter *#*#7378423#*#* in the dialer (*#*#SERVICE#*#*)
2. Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status.
If "Bootloader unlock allowed" says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked.
If it says "Bootloader unlockED yes," then it is already unlocked.
Unlocking the bootloader
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data. Don't forget to backup your device.
1. Download and install the Android SDK
2. Download Sony's modded fastboot driver (android_winusb.inf-file). Replace the original file in the usb_driver folder, located in the Android SDK > extras > google folder of your computer. Make a backup of the original file just in case.
3. Turn on USB Debugging on the tablet. Ensure that it grants permission to the pc as an adb device. Once granted, turn the tablet off.
4. Press and hold the volume up button as you connect the tablet to the pc to enter into fastboot mode.
You may also enter fastboot mode without turning the tablet off by using the command prompt if that is to your preference (adb devices first, then adb reboot bootloader).
5. The Android SDK tends to have issues with detecting the Sony tablet. Open Device Manager and select the fastboot device (with a yellow exclamation mark to signify a problem with its driver). Browse my computer for driver software. Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer. Select Sony under manufacturer on the first column. Select the Sony so0107 Interface Driver on the second column. Driver will now have been properly installed.
6. Open a command window within the platform-tools folder (shift + right click) of the Android SDK folder.
7. Enter "fastboot devices." Verify that you get an answer back without any errors.
8. Enter "fastboot -i 0x0fce oem unlock YOURTABLET'SPERSONALIZEDUNLOCKCODE." Verify that you get an answer back without any errors.
9. "Fastboot reboot"
Flashing prerooted stock Lollipop ROM from Android KitKat
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Clean flash SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf via Flashtool
3. Flash advanced stock kernel via fastboot
4. Apply KitKat RICDefeat.zip via TWRP
5. Complete root on reboot
6. Flash prerooted Lollipop ROM (eg. SGP621_23.1.A.0.690_NOBA-Flashable.zip) via TWRP. No need to flash stock kernel from KitKat ROM.
7. Wipe cache and dalvik
8. Reboot
9. Restore TA Backup to restore DRM and lock bootloader (to keep camera quality and PS4 function intact.
There might be easier methods. Just look around the forums if you find this too confusing. Hope this helps. Enjoy your tablet!
@Ren Hayashi must be unlock bootloader? if unlock,other function work ?etc NFC.
how to i install the pre rooted zip?
vinicioh23 said:
how to i install the pre rooted zip?
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Root Android 5.0.2,install TWRP recovery,and install preroot file
godraxe said:
Root Android 5.0.2,install TWRP recovery,and install preroot file
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to install TWRP, need to unlock boot?
Word of warning to Rogers SGP621 users. After flashing I lost LTE only 4G. So I turned on Airplane mode, waited 10 seconds and then turned it off. Now I can't keep a data connection.
I've re-entered APN settings and double checked them with my phone.
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4g seems to be stable now, probably caused by me changing APN settings and confusing the network. LTE is no real issue for me, 4g is fine
Teella said:
Word of warning to Rogers SGP621 users. After flashing I lost LTE only 4G. So I turned on Airplane mode, waited 10 seconds and then turned it off. Now I can't keep a data connection.
I've re-entered APN settings and double checked them with my phone.
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4g seems to be stable now, probably caused by me changing APN settings and confusing the network. LTE is no real issue for me, 4g is fine
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LTE is 4G.
eddyseng said:
to install TWRP, need to unlock boot?
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Follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Unlock bootloader is not necessary.
eddyseng said:
@Ren Hayashi must be unlock bootloader? if unlock,other function work ?etc NFC.
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As far as I know, yes, you need to unlock the bootloader. But restoring TA in the end means locking the bootloader again, and no extra Sony features are lost (NFC still works with bootloader unlocked FYI).
Edit: haha, check the forum posted by Ardito
Cheers!
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LTE is 4G.
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Awesome! Thanks you Canadian carriers are weird (and not in the good way). I was on HSPA+ on mymold device, no idea what that is
What about me, because already made the update?
Can I rooting my device? My system version is
5.1.1.
23.4.A.0.546
Thanks
armrob said:
can this be flashed on Non-Rooted SPG621 ? or do i need to have a custom recovery ?
thanks
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THIS IS exactly, what I want to know.
Who wants pre rooted here for SGP 621 HongKong region? I would be willing to upload one.
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infinitylook said:
Who wants pre rooted here for SGP 621 HongKong region? I would be willing to upload one.
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i need it,thanks