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Rooting the Moto X

This is more of a PSA:
In case anyone is curious, the current motochopper isn't compatible with the Moto X. Motochopper seem to able to inject the exploit, but failed to inject SuperSU.
Framaroot doesn't seem to work either.
Just need to wait someone much cleverer than myself to root the device!
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hidea said:
This is more of a PSA:
In case anyone is curious, the current motochopper isn't compatible with the Moto X. Motochopper seem to able to inject the exploit, but failed to inject SuperSU.
Framaroot doesn't seem to work either.
Just need to wait someone much cleverer than myself to root the device!
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I think with how many different variations there are of this phone we'll have some good luck. Patients is the key. It's already a slick phone, rooting will just make it that much better.
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Have you tried Motochopper? How do you know the sploit works? If you can get a root shell you should be able to do anyone else you want. I've been trying numerous things, I have a dev unit with an open unlocked kernel but it's way older than the release kernel.
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pixeldrew said:
Have you tried Motochopper? How do you know the sploit works? If you can get a root shell you should be able to do anyone else you want. I've been trying numerous things, I have a dev unit with an open unlocked kernel but it's way older than the release kernel.
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I can confirm that the exploit doesn't work.
Version on the dev userdebug kernel I have is 3.4.0-xline-eng-g7a0ce30-00001-g79a2847 (built Apr 8)
Version on the other production kernel I have is 3.4.42-xline-gfd1a699-00158-g8990abb (build Jul 20)
I need to get a kernel dump of the production kernel before I try the libperf exploit. I'm not holding my breath on it working since a fix for that exploit came out about a month before that build. I've been trying to see get a transparent proxy inbetween the production phone to see if I can locate where the OTA servers are to try and download an image.
I'm able to take a dump of the userdebug kernel if anyone also has an unlocked bootloader and is interested in being a Guinea pig.

pixeldrew said:
Have you tried Motochopper? How do you know the sploit works? If you can get a root shell you should be able to do anyone else you want. I've been trying numerous things, I have a dev unit with an open unlocked kernel but it's way older than the release kernel.
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I can confirm that the exploit doesn't work.
Version on the dev userdebug kernel I have is 3.4.0-xline-eng-g7a0ce30-00001-g79a2847 (built Apr 8)
Version on the other production kernel I have is 3.4.42-xline-gfd1a699-00158-g8990abb (build Jul 20)
I need to get a kernel dump of the production kernel before I try the libperf exploit. I'm not holding my breath on it working since a fix for that exploit came out about a month before that build. I've been trying to see get a transparent proxy inbetween the production phone to see if I can locate where the OTA servers are to try and download an image.
I'm able to take a dump of the userdebug kernel if anyone also has an unlocked bootloader and is interested in being a Guinea pig.
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Ha! I guess the output from Motochopper isn't exactly accurate (no offense!). Here's a screenshot, whatever the screenshot means .

I'm not a Moto X user, but I've heard the boot loader on the ATT model is unlockable. Has anyone tried unlocking through Moto's site?
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Leraeniesh said:
I'm not a Moto X user, but I've heard the boot loader on the ATT model is unlockable. Has anyone tried fastboot oem unlock?
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Just check on others thread some users report is not unlockage for att !
My friend buy one today ( the generic black at att store ) and can't unlock bootloader too !

Chainfire Autoroot is a thing

This is available.
http://download.chainfire.eu/585/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-trltespr-trltespr-smn910p.zip

Obs said:
This is available.
http://download.chainfire.eu/585/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-trltespr-trltespr-smn910p.zip
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yay another root thread!

Didnt see an actual Chainfire CF-Autoroot post is all.

I'm rooted with the tmo version but I'll try this one too. I have a bad stutter constantly and wonder if that has anything to do with it

So has anyone try rooting using this method?

Yup

fatboypup said:
Yup
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Well every time i try to and i get to the step of turning my phone off and go into odin it never shows up on the com port.

It works!
But I can't figure out how to get the wifi tether router to work...I've tried all settings with no luck!

KaDaMuS said:
Well every time i try to and i get to the step of turning my phone off and go into odin it never shows up on the com port.
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Did you install the Samsung USB drivers?
Have you tried a different USB port on your pc?
If that doesn't work try to Uninstall amd reinstall the Samsung USB drivers.

Anyone else notice tremendous lag after rooting this phone?
Mine has significantly slowed down and lags constantly where as before it was lightning quick. Any fixes for this?

Mine does that no matter which root I used

everlast716 said:
Mine has significantly slowed down and lags constantly where as before it was lightning quick. Any fixes for this?
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Bralgar said:
Mine does that no matter which root I used
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Did you install exposed?
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BigJPNut said:
Did you install exposed?
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Yep.... Is that the cause?

I rooted with the T-mo version of chainfire (before the Sprint version was available).
How do I revert/unroot to stock so I can then root via the Sprint version?

Bralgar said:
Yep.... Is that the cause?
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Its been reported many times..so yes
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BigJPNut said:
Its been reported many times..so yes
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Many times where? I've only been in this forum with not one mention. That's fine I did an Odin reflash of the stock rom, so all is good again
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Veereihen6 said:
I rooted with the T-mo version of chainfire (before the Sprint version was available).
How do I revert/unroot to stock so I can then root via the Sprint version?
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Open SuperSu and go to settings and click on permanent unroot

Bralgar said:
Many times where? I've only been in this forum with not one mention. That's fine I did an Odin reflash of the stock rom, so all is good again
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Open SuperSu and go to settings and click on permanent unroot
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Look in the "Note 4 is rooted" thread or almost every other thread that mentions lagging while rooted -- it's been clearly defined as being Xposed causing it at the moment. Root on it's OWN should never cause any lagging issues like that.

Bralgar said:
Many times where? I've only been in this forum with not one mention. That's fine I did an Odin reflash of the stock rom, so all is good again
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Open SuperSu and go to settings and click on permanent unroot
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Read here...many instances.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2898343
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Does this trip knox?

mikeone33 said:
Does this trip knox?
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Yes, everyone needs to quit asking that. And no there will most likely never be a way to root without tripping it, so just root.

New root method... Supposedly

So I just came across this tweet from droidx - https://youtu.be/QicDqTKb_sU supposedly this root method will work with any android phone 5.1.1 or lower. Lots of caution needed here due to the origin and amount of permissions needed, but he did show it rooting a Verizon note 4. I have the apk but haven't tried it as I'm using a prerooted image and haven't flashed back to stock.
http://www.kingroot.net
UPDATED INFO (5/13/15)
1) English version is available here through XDA (LINK);
2) This is a temporary root that doesn't survive a reboot (this is due to write protection); and
3) A permanent root solution (for the Note 4) is being worked on off of XDA (due to some thread circumstances) (reference is here).
Right now there is no word of anyone working on a Droid Turbo permanent root solution.
New perma-root discussion for the Note 4 is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60713495
Update (5/18/15)
1) There is a new script out that will delete kinguser and install supersu instead! The link is here. Keep in mind that this script will need to be modified for our device, but according to the script authors it should be applicable.
2) It has been recommended to soft reboot the device using this app from the play store. There are a million of these type of apps available, but this one is being used on the Note 4 side.

Tried installing and Android warned me of "code that attempts to bypass Android security" text box and I clicked don't install.

itsdubai said:
Tried installing and Android warned me of "code that attempts to bypass Android security" text box and I clicked don't install.
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Download the version directly from their website. I'm going to remove the English site link.
The official version doesn't have that issue.

I forwarded over to @JustinCase but he doesn't have time to dig into it.

itsdubai said:
Tried installing and Android warned me of "code that attempts to bypass Android security" text box and I clicked don't install.
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Of course it attempts to bypass Android security, it's an app that gives you root.
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Lol it has been a few days of no sleep. Finals week. This forum is the only reason I'm sane haha.

itsdubai said:
Lol it has been a few days of no sleep. Finals week. This forum is the only reason I'm sane haha.
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Lol its all good, yo. Im attempting to download it over a throttled data connection, I'll install when it finishes downloading and let ya'll know if it works after ✌
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Installed . ran then installed rootchecker. I'm rooted yes

PILLMUZIK3600 said:
Installed . ran then installed rootchecker. I'm rooted yes
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Do you know if you can install xposed with this or do you still need a system image with xposed pre-installed?
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It failed.
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I'm stock and I got a sad red face at 51%.

itsdubai said:
It failed.
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I'm stock and I got a sad red face at 51%.
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I just read a ton of the note 4 thread, and many people had to try a few times to get it to work. Supposedly this is just a temp root method on devices with write protection. If you do get root, try a reboot and see if it sticks.

I'm not sure if this method in it's current form gets us anything over what we have now but it could lead to more.

Mine failed too
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Enabled USB debugging. Have root.
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Mykalmunlight said:
Mine failed too
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Enabled USB debugging. Have root.
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I've heard enabling allow mock locations might be necessary.
They are working on a perm method but nothing yet. This is very interesting.
FYI this doesn't install SuperSU or let it be installed.

Yeah, temp root. No write permissions.
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Anyone try this with flashfire http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3075433

I have root haven't tried xposed
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I confirm doesn't survive reboot also

So what's the point if write protection is still on?

I don't believe this kind of sites

tried the app and the pc app method.. both didtn work for the droid turbo. now im thinking they stole some info.

KINGO temp root

so for those who don't want to use the current risky method of root there is this app that allows temp root.if properly used you can temp root your moto x running 4.4.4 its root via app as you can see exposed works just fine so does titanium back up and other non kernel related root apps
my bootloader is locked and I'm on 4.4.4 I'm not comfortable bricking my phone using risky methods and until full root or bootloader unlock is achieved this will be my goto I hope this will help some of you get a small fix of root

it takes some getting used to but temp root even allows gravity box and even x teather

If you do this and then try to run sunshine will it work?

bhorstmann said:
If you do this and then try to run sunshine will it work?
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sadly no that was my main goal I've been seeing if I can do other things to trick my system into making the apps work together but I'm no root master

I don't know why more people aren't talking about this and working on it. The brick your device and flash rooted version isn't appealing to me at this point. I updated my device to 4.4.4 like 2 days before they announced that Jcase had found an exploit. This method makes me a little nervous because not many people are talking about it. I just want to be able to tether my phone on Verizon with my unlimited data. I am worried about if they install something and steal your data from your phone.

BADDINOROX99 said:
so for those who don't want to use the current risky method of root there is this app that allows temp root.if properly used you can temp root your moto x running 4.4.4 its root via app as you can see exposed works just fine so does titanium back up and other non kernel related root apps
my bootloader is locked and I'm on 4.4.4 I'm not comfortable bricking my phone using risky methods and until full root or bootloader unlock is achieved this will be my goto I hope this will help some of you get a small fix of root
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hey dude, your device is moto x xt1058 at&t ? you root it ?

bhorstmann said:
If you do this and then try to run sunshine will it work?
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no, i tried it
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BADDINOROX99 said:
so for those who don't want to use the current risky method of root there is this app that allows temp root.if properly used you can temp root your moto x running 4.4.4 its root via app as you can see exposed works just fine so does titanium back up and other non kernel related root apps
my bootloader is locked and I'm on 4.4.4 I'm not comfortable bricking my phone using risky methods and until full root or bootloader unlock is achieved this will be my goto I hope this will help some of you get a small fix of root
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i see you have not been able to let this go eather
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Cristian Blanco said:
hey dude, your device is moto x xt1058 at&t ? you root it ?
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try it

Cristian Blanco said:
hey dude, your device is moto x xt1058 at&t ? you root it ?
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no vzw 4.4.4 locked bootloader temp rooted using kingo

hugh a said:
no, i tried it
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i see you have not been able to let this go eather
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try it
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lol no I can't let it go its definitely worth a look even for developers if only it was permanent I've been using xposed and titanium backup I have free WiFi teathering and all I have to do soft reboots and reroot for safe measure

bhorstmann said:
I don't know why more people aren't talking about this and working on it. The brick your device and flash rooted version isn't appealing to me at this point. I updated my device to 4.4.4 like 2 days before they announced that Jcase had found an exploit. This method makes me a little nervous because not many people are talking about it. I just want to be able to tether my phone on Verizon with my unlimited data. I am worried about if they install something and steal your data from your phone.
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Kingo is definitely worth a look at its safe and no computer needed and its not permanent a full reboot removed root in case of OTA

BADDINOROX99 said:
Kingo is definitely worth a look at its safe and no computer needed and its not permanent a full reboot removed root in case of OTA
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are you saying you used the app version?

hugh a said:
are you saying you used the app version?
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yeah I've been using the app version since its easier to use it works fine in case I'm not home and my battery dies or I have the need to turn off my phone its hassle free

Bummer that Sunshine still doesn't work even with temp root Any work on this would be greatly appreciated.

BADDINOROX99 said:
so for those who don't want to use the current risky method of root there is this app that allows temp root.if properly used you can temp root your moto x running 4.4.4 its root via app as you can see exposed works just fine so does titanium back up and other non kernel related root apps
my bootloader is locked and I'm on 4.4.4 I'm not comfortable bricking my phone using risky methods and until full root or bootloader unlock is achieved this will be my goto I hope this will help some of you get a small fix of root
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What happens when xposed is installed and you reboot your device?
Does it brick the phone?

HABIB-FH said:
What happens when xposed is installed and you reboot your device?
Does it brick the phone?
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no it boots up normal without the mods

HABIB-FH said:
What happens when xposed is installed and you reboot your device?
Does it brick the phone?
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No the phone returns to normal exactly as it was before Temp root exposed and all other modules you installed are gone when you boot up again

BADDINOROX99 said:
No the phone returns to normal exactly as it was before Temp root exposed and all other modules you installed are gone when you boot up again
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I can't achieve temp root anymore!
I used king root and kingo root.

How did you get twrp? Isint it needed to flash the xposed framework?

HABIB-FH said:
I can't achieve temp root anymore!
I used king root and kingo root.
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Have you tried rebooting your device completely and wiping your catche?

Ishaan Gupta said:
How did you get twrp? Isint it needed to flash the xposed framework?
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No not with Kingo root

Root regarding G928T

I've gotten conflicting results when reading the forums about whether or not the G928T is rootable via Arter97's kernel. In how to guides I see evidence that it might be but on the Arter97 dev thread it says coming soon.. yet at the same time in update 3.6 it says "added support for T...".
Can anyone confirm if the Arter97 Kernel can be used to get root access on a G928T running 5.1.1?
Also, I woke up this morning to an update from T-Mobile... I'm assuming I shouldn't take the update if I plan to root? Anyone have any suggestion there?
The version #'s are as follows: G928TUVU2COI5/G928TTMB2COI5/G928TUVU2COI5 in the update details...

Am curious to know this too. I looked at the thread for arter97 and....well it looked too complicated for me. I just need to root, don't need anything else. I'm not very tech savvy and only know how to use Odin.

Try kingroot
Safe and easy!
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Fama_Sicura said:
I've gotten conflicting results when reading the forums about whether or not the G928T is rootable via Arter97's kernel. In how to guides I see evidence that it might be but on the Arter97 dev thread it says coming soon.. yet at the same time in update 3.6 it says "added support for T...".
Can anyone confirm if the Arter97 Kernel can be used to get root access on a G928T running 5.1.1?
Also, I woke up this morning to an update from T-Mobile... I'm assuming I shouldn't take the update if I plan to root? Anyone have any suggestion there?
The version #'s are as follows: G928TUVU2COI5/G928TTMB2COI5/G928TUVU2COI5 in the update details...
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Most definitely, im rooted now via arters kernel.
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Piyush jaiswal said:
Try kingroot
Safe and easy!
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I downloaded the apk and it said it's not available for the G928T. Would the desktop version work differently? Thank you.
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Most definitely, im rooted now via arters kernel.
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Is there a step by step guide for that? I don't know where to download and where to go for instructions. Sorry for my lack of knowledge.

no root as for now

My G928T is rooted with arter97 kernel. Read through the thread, it's referenced about half way through. He just hasn't updated the original post.
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Skitariister said:
Is there a step by step guide for that? I don't know where to download and where to go for instructions. Sorry for my lack of knowledge.
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ShyamSasi put together a straight forward thread on how to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-to-rooting-flashing-custom-recovery-t3200324
There is a link on Arter97's post for the kernel and recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-s6-edge-plus-t3189913

failsaf3 said:
My G928T is rooted with arter97 kernel. Read through the thread, it's referenced about half way through. He just hasn't updated the original post.
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ShyamSasi put together a straight forward thread on how to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-to-rooting-flashing-custom-recovery-t3200324
There is a link on Arter97's post for the kernel and recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-s6-edge-plus-t3189913
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Well...I tried to follow the instructions but now my phone is stuck in a ON/OFF loop....it restarts repeatedly....I don't know what to do aside from getting the official firmware....wherever that is.
I think my mistake is that I selected an option that says "Root phone"

Okay, managed to get back to normal.
For extra info I'm using the Tmobile G928-T S6 Edge +, and it seems like there's no root method for that particular model.

100% rooted now.
Was easy as pie.
I used the How To article on the forums.

Fama_Sicura said:
100% rooted now.
Was easy as pie.
I used the How To article on the forums.
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This one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-to-rooting-flashing-custom-recovery-t3200324
I used this one but still messed it up. Thanks in advance.

Skitariister said:
This one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-to-rooting-flashing-custom-recovery-t3200324
I used this one but still messed it up. Thanks in advance.
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Yes this one.
the only issue I had during the process is this:
After installing the custom recovery I was still holding down the volume down button instead of the volume up button to reboot.
I followed this step for step and downloaded all of the newest downloads of everything and it worked like a charm.
At what point did you mess it up?

Hello, Is there currently no way to root the SM-G928T without tripping knox?
I too am getting mixed and confusing results when searching...All I need is root, nothing else.
Thank you!

Piyush jaiswal said:
Try kingroot
Safe and easy!
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not yet

Just checking
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Had to try and go ahead and route problems with my windows 10 in USB connection or something bootloop it. Anybody want to buy a paperweight? Ugh! happy new years anyway!

KJThaDon said:
Hello, Is there currently no way to root the SM-G928T without tripping knox?
I too am getting mixed and confusing results when searching...All I need is root, nothing else.
Thank you!
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Not sure about that. I just flashed a new kernel fast any easy way. But triggered counter