[Q] Buying a S5 to Root - Verizon Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

What do I need to look for in order to Root phone? I understand a kernel that was build before 6-03-14. How do I get this information from a buyer?

gordo80 said:
What do I need to look for in order to Root phone? I understand a kernel that was build before 6-03-14. How do I get this information from a buyer?
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Have them send you a screenshot of the about phone screen in settings or take a look yourself before you pay for the phone if possible. The kernel version is listed in there.

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Nexus s 2.3.4 root

Hi i have a nexus s with stock 2.3.4 rom and i never rooted it so i have a locked bootloader , my phone has an SLCD screen , i have seen a lot of tutorials but i don't know wich one is the right for my device , could someone help me please.
Sorry for my english
If I understand you correctly, you want to root and unlock your device is it?
First, take out your battery, tell us which exact model you have by reading off the sticker underneath the battery.
Si_NZ said:
If I understand you correctly, you want to root and unlock your device is it?
First, take out your battery, tell us which exact model you have by reading off the sticker underneath the battery.
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My model is I9023 european SLCD version.
I want to root it
BrunoRafa said:
My model is I9023 european SLCD version.
I want to root it
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
i have the same model I9023 and that thread help me when i root my phone. ty
sterescugabriel said:
i have the same model I9023 and that thread help me when i root my phone. ty
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but i'm on 2.3.4 , this work too on 2.3.4 ?
I can't root it in cmd i don't know how to find the file tools i don't even know how to search somethig
EDIT:Solved , i got it
BrunoRafa said:
but i'm on 2.3.4 , this work too on 2.3.4 ?
I can't root it in cmd i don't know how to find the file tools i don't even know how to search somethig
EDIT:Solved , i got it
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So work for 2.3.4 too?
Im a n00b...try to research on how to root my SNS
I have a i9020T Nexus S running 2.3.4, and I'm also considering rooting for the first time. If I root, will that in any way effect my ability to receive future updates (e.g. I won't get OTAs from google, etc)? Note that I'm not planning on installing a custom ROM, I'm just planning on rooting my stock build.
jgariano said:
I have a i9020T Nexus S running 2.3.4, and I'm also considering rooting for the first time. If I root, will that in any way effect my ability to receive future updates (e.g. I won't get OTAs from google, etc)? Note that I'm not planning on installing a custom ROM, I'm just planning on rooting my stock build.
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Rooting doesn't effect OTA updates. Rooting is just a matter of flashing su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip. You have to flash it with ClockworkMod recovery, which most likely will require you to first unlock the bootloader. Follow the stickied rooting guide for your phone, the procedure is still the same. You can relock it afterwards if you want to keep the bootloader locked.
unlock bootloader = wiped out all my data.
i kinda wish I can create an image but then all the app allow me to do that requires root..lol
there already an open topic for this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1055723
please keep it all in one spot

Unlocking a desire hd

I just had my phone to a shop to get it unlocked but they were unable to unlock it has anyone else tried to unlock theres or are there certing builds that cant be unlocked.mine is on orange uk at the moment
Can't you just unlock it with gfree?
You should be able to unlock the phone yourself using the guides posted here on xda forums. Theres a few so just pick one which you can understand and go for it.
What's your HTC firmware? If your >2.36 then your stuck. No methods are successful.
andyharney said:
What's your HTC firmware? If your >2.36 then your stuck. No methods are successful.
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how do I find what my firmware is.I cant see firmware under settings any where
thought I would clarify my phone is standard software its not rooted
hunterzz said:
how do I find what my firmware is.I cant see firmware under settings any where
thought I would clarify my phone is standard software its not rooted
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Menu > Settings >About Phone
ghostofcain said:
Menu > Settings >About Phone
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yes thats where I looked but it says nothing about firmware
under the option for software info it says firmware,baseband ect but when you enter that menu it has no mention of firmware just has
android version
baseband version
kernel ver
build no.
software no.
browser ver.
is one of those the firmware
hunterzz said:
yes thats where I looked but it says nothing about firmware
under the option for software info it says firmware,baseband ect but when you enter that menu it has no mention of firmware just has
android version
baseband version
kernel ver
build no.
software no.
browser ver.
is one of those the firmware
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Yeah post all the details above and we'll get you going
Is it a prepaid phone or ya got it on plan? I'm sure if it's on plan you can unlock it free yourself. I unlocked mine last night. Just follow the instruction on your mobile carriers website.
Cheers
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
I was one of the lucky ones who was able to use this simple video tutorial.
Its on a PAYG plan on orange
android version
Take some time to read through these forums. Also look at phandroid. Both are great communities to help you unlock the potential of the DHD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Completely explains how to unlock, well at least it did for me (T-Mobile UK) you have to strictly follow the requirements needed though, otherwise you will damage your phone.
(sorry if any of this has already been posted, and thanks to 'jkoljo' for the guide)
Dude, did you try the tool that you maybe used to root it? Try the sim unlock option on there too. Worked for me. Orange uk. Try root tools search for site.
hunterzz said:
android version-2.2.1
baseband version-12.28g.60.140fu_26.05.27-m3
kernel ver-2.6.32.21-g46445e7
build no.1.84.61.2
software no.-1.84.61.2
browser ver.3.1
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That means you need to downgrade to 1.32 before you can do anything.
Check out the downgrade thread in the Dev Section.
spikey68 said:
Dude, did you try the tool that you maybe used to root it? Try the sim unlock option on there too. Worked for me. Orange uk. Try root tools search for site.
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its not rooted so no.
I dont know what rooted is thats why I took it to a shop to get unocked so I'm guessing no one knows the anwser
to unlock ur Simlock u will have to root ur phone to gain write access to patch / alter the file and have gone through the downgrade process to 1.32 FW. A shop prolly wont do that process for you as they tend to do the exact opposite and flash a non rooted Rom.
thanks, im new to this so this has really helped me.
mapester said:
to unlock ur Simlock u will have to root ur phone to gain write access to patch / alter the file and have gone through the downgrade process to 1.32 FW. A shop prolly wont do that process for you as they tend to do the exact opposite and flash a non rooted Rom.
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I have had other phones unlocked by shops and they were not rooted so how do shops unlock them

[Q] Can you check the date of rooting on a device?

So I know it is very easy to check if a phone is rooted....
BUT, can you check the date of rooting or unlocking the bootloader or anything like that?
Or is that information just not accessible?
Do you work in phone repair center?
chaki- said:
Do you work in phone repair center?
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Nope.
I have a friend who brought an old phone and we're just seeing what information we can find out about it.
Essentially a fun little project

Aquos crystall open source

i dont know this is open source for 305sh or 306sh but i hope it will be use for 2 device
https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/oss/index.php?/crystal
whynot4444 said:
i dont know this is open source for 305sh or 306sh but i hope it will be use for 2 device
https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/oss/index.php?/crystal
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This is for the Japanese model, last time I checked the USA model is running different rom's and different frameworks.
If would be nice to figure out how to use the bootloader first
powercamg4 said:
This is for the Japanese model, last time I checked the USA model is running different rom's and different frameworks.
If would be nice to figure out how to use the bootloader first
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USA model use AOSP rom, i think it easy for root
whynot4444 said:
USA model use AOSP rom, i think it easy for root
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Just because its open source doesn't make it easy to root, we don't even have the source.
We should be focusing on the boot loader, once we have that we can ditch the Sharp ROM and make a custom pre-rooted ROM
powercamg4 said:
Just because its open source doesn't make it easy to root, we don't even have the source.
We should be focusing on the boot loader, once we have that we can ditch the Sharp ROM and make a custom pre-rooted ROM
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i think you should ask AOSP developer, he will help us , but i don't know who is he ?
whynot4444 said:
i think you should ask AOSP developer, he will help us , but i don't know who is he ?
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The developer is Google, its the open source version of Google's android os. The developer is sharp there the ones who build the image. IF there was a inherent ability to root AOSP itself then we would not have this conversation, it would mean that every device could be rooted even the ones that are still unrootable today after years of waiting.
We need to stop trying to contact sharp, there not going to help (mainly because we don't have any contacts, the support staff has no clue what were talking about.) we need to contact other developers to make a root. The problem is that not that many people own this device. People would rather buy a Moto G because its easy to root and unlock the bootloader. We need to find people who actually care (not me, I'm way to busy with work and school, its not like I get paid to hack).
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The developer is Google, its the open source version of Google's android os. The developer is sharp there the ones who build the image. IF there was a inherent ability to root AOSP itself then we would not have this conversation, it would mean that every device could be rooted even the ones that are still unrootable today after years of waiting.
We need to stop trying to contact sharp, there not going to help (mainly because we don't have any contacts, the support staff has no clue what were talking about.) we need to contact other developers to make a root. The problem is that not that many people own this device. People would rather buy a Moto G because its easy to root and unlock the bootloader. We need to find people who actually care (not me, I'm way to busy with work and school, its not like I get paid to hack).
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if this can unlock, i think developer will actually care this device, but this cannot unlock, ,i will try to contact CF root, or doomlord
whynot4444 said:
if this can unlock, i think developer will actually care this device, but this cannot unlock, ,i will try to contact CF root, or doomlord
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which is true, developers like me who like the design will jump on once the boot loader is unlocked. Please contact developers that have experience and give them reasons to take there time out and buy and root and unlock the boot loader on this device! This is money and time that were talking about, we need good reasons.
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which is true, developers like me who like the design will jump on once the boot loader is unlocked. Please contact developers that have experience and give them reasons to take there time out and buy and root and unlock the boot loader on this device! This is money and time that were talking about, we need good reasons.
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you need a donate, i understand this, but how to donate for you and other developer , i'm developer too but im design app, not hacker
whynot4444 said:
you need a donate, i understand this, but how to donate for you and other developer , i'm developer too but im design app, not hacker
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don't donate to me, there are much better and more experienced developers out there. I would say Cyanogen but they are now a company and are no real use anymore
powercamg4 said:
don't donate to me, there are much better and more experienced developers out there. I would say Cyanogen but they are now a company and are no real use anymore
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i know, cynogen now a company, and they will never develope a device not make a money for them, what about doomlord and CF root
whynot4444 said:
i know, cynogen now a company, and they will never develope a device not make a money for them, what about doomlord and CF root
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Don't know who they are but I would still contact them anyways
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Don't know who they are but I would still contact them anyways
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ok, i will contact them, thanks

Confused by model and build compatibility.

I've rooted / flashed roms onto HTC and Samsung devices before but I'm pretty lost with this one...
My model number: ALE-L23
My build number: ALE-L23C605B140
I have two simple(?) goals.
- get root access
- install a custom rom
Which threads should I be looking at to make sure they are compatible with my device? Any help or insight into this is greatly appreciated.
Seems like I am not the only one.... Can you check your vendor & country code? My build # (B044) is even older than yours.
As for ROOT, I come across this but I haven't try
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1021445
Hi, whatid. I don't know where I can check this. I don't see anything like it in the "About Phone" section of settings. How do you know that the threads about custom roms and rooting here on XDA don't apply to our phone model/version?
whatid said:
Seems like I am not the only one.... Can you check your vendor & country code? My build # (B044) is even older than yours.
As for ROOT, I come across this but I haven't try
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1021445
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quackor said:
Hi, whatid. I don't know where I can check this. I don't see anything like it in the "About Phone" section of settings. How do you know that the threads about custom roms and rooting here on XDA don't apply to our phone model/version?
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the vendor and country code can be seen by going to the dialer and pressing *#*#2846579#*#*
you can try this method. its a standard root methode that works without changing or unlocking bootloader altough you're gonna need it if you want a custom rom wich are not available yet.
Lordbannakaffalatta said:
the vendor and country code can be seen by going to the dialer and pressing *#*#2846579#*#*
you can try this method.
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Thanks! My vendor is "hw" and country "la" (I'm assuming Huawei and Latin America?) The method you link to is also meant for "L21" models, how do I know it's safe to do with my L23 phone?
quackor said:
Thanks! My vendor is "hw" and country "la" (I'm assuming Huawei and Latin America?) The method you link to is also meant for "L21" models, how do I know it's safe to do with my L23 phone?
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The root methode works or doesn't it wont cause a bootloop so it sould be safe
Lordbannakaffalatta said:
The root methode works or doesn't it wont cause a bootloop so it sould be safe
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Cool, thank you I'll give it a shot.

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