Hi
I'm about to move to a new A3 (exact model/android version as yet unknown as phone is still in transit) and I'm getting very confused reading here about the root options.
It seems to boil down to CF-Auto-root, which seems well liked, reliable, but trips KNOX, and KingRoot, which seems to be OK, but has "issues" with Super SU, which, in turn, causes issues with xposed.
As I am puzzled, and I admit to posting a few questions on various threads, I thought I'd start a new one to help both myself, and any other noob users like me to weed out the options.
So, what are peoples opinions? What have they done successfully - please add exact phone model and firmware version.
My aim from a rooted is phone is to de-bloat and (idelly) run xposed as there are two xposed modules I use (volume steps and chrome pie)
Many thanks
Eserim
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Hello there!
I have a Galaxy Note 3 i9005. I used to have it rooted (towelroot) but I accidentally updated the phone to version 4.4.2 which sadly removed my root. I've had my phone for about a year, and I feel it's time to spice things up with a new rom, but I find myself lost in this whole flashing jungle.
So, my questions are, is it possible for me to safely root & flash my phone? If so, could anyone point me in the right direction? I've tried searching a bunch but it's very hard to find in-depth guides explaining the process in detail. I don't even know if such a guide exists for the Note 3.
I live in Sweden so I don't think the phone has a locked bootloader if that affects anything.
Please help me.
Wisoo said:
Hello there!
I have a Galaxy Note 3 i9005. I used to have it rooted (towelroot) but I accidentally updated the phone to version 4.4.2 which sadly removed my root. I've had my phone for about a year, and I feel it's time to spice things up with a new rom, but I find myself lost in this whole flashing jungle.
So, my questions are, is it possible for me to safely root & flash my phone? If so, could anyone point me in the right direction? I've tried searching a bunch but it's very hard to find in-depth guides explaining the process in detail. I don't even know if such a guide exists for the Note 3.
I live in Sweden so I don't think the phone has a locked bootloader if that affects anything.
Please help me.
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I've rooted several new note 3 with this method..http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-root-xxufnf4-stock-firmware-knox-t2840150
I managed to root it with that method! Knox is 0x0, thanks for the pointer man
Now, I'd like to know how to flash a custom rom. I've been looking a lot at different custom roms, however I can't seem to decide which one I want. Besides, I don't even know if I'm able to flash my phone since I'm running Android 4.4.2. All guides takes for granted that you have some knowledge with flashing, which I don't.
Hi all,
Apologies for the newbie question that I'm sure if I looked hard enough is listed in previous posts!!!
I am a recent convert from iphone.
I always jailbroke my devices so was used to installing jailbreak and cydia etc.
However, moving to android has confused things due to the amount of apparent ways to root my device!!
Essentially, I have an s4 on vodafone UK. I9505
Anyone on voda will appreciate the stupid amount of bloatware and issues (currently IMS framework) etc
I want to root my device so I can install a stock androidOS.
I would like a step by step guide to rooting and installing the OS.
Just links would be fine to sites/programs that have been tried and tested.
I am an android noob so I need some very basic steps.
I have no need (yet) to make major changes to my device and mess around with specific root app etc. I literally just want to install a cleaner, non bloated OS!!
Any help appreciated!!
rootromnoob said:
Hi all,
Apologies for the newbie question that I'm sure if I looked hard enough is listed in previous posts!!!
I am a recent convert from iphone.
I always jailbroke my devices so was used to installing jailbreak and cydia etc.
However, moving to android has confused things due to the amount of apparent ways to root my device!!
Essentially, I have an s4 on vodafone UK. I9505
Anyone on voda will appreciate the stupid amount of bloatware and issues (currently IMS framework) etc
I want to root my device so I can install a stock androidOS.
I would like a step by step guide to rooting and installing the OS.
Just links would be fine to sites/programs that have been tried and tested.
I am an android noob so I need some very basic steps.
I have no need (yet) to make major changes to my device and mess around with specific root app etc. I literally just want to install a cleaner, non bloated OS!!
Any help appreciated!!
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There is a search bar on the right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sitesearch.php?q=root i9505
rootromnoob said:
Hi all,
Apologies for the newbie question that I'm sure if I looked hard enough is listed in previous posts!!!
I am a recent convert from iphone.
I always jailbroke my devices so was used to installing jailbreak and cydia etc.
However, moving to android has confused things due to the amount of apparent ways to root my device!!
Essentially, I have an s4 on vodafone UK. I9505
Anyone on voda will appreciate the stupid amount of bloatware and issues (currently IMS framework) etc
I want to root my device so I can install a stock androidOS.
I would like a step by step guide to rooting and installing the OS.
Just links would be fine to sites/programs that have been tried and tested.
I am an android noob so I need some very basic steps.
I have no need (yet) to make major changes to my device and mess around with specific root app etc. I literally just want to install a cleaner, non bloated OS!!
Any help appreciated!!
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1. Root ur device: HERE
2. You can remove manually your bloatware: HERE
Many thanks
Now rooted.
Hello,
I really want to root my G900W8 Galaxy S5 which currently has Lollipop, all I really need is root I would like to keep the original Rom. I've been reading a lot on this forum but most options need you too install a new rom as I understand it. I really don't care about nox either as I'm out of the warranty any how. Can you please provide a quick guide or direct me to one that would be best.
Flash this with ODIN 3.10.6
http://download.chainfire.eu/406/CF-Root1/CF-Auto-Root-kltecan-kltevl-smg900w8.zip
So flashing that will I still be at Lollipop 5.0 or does this downgrade me to 4.4.2 I would prefer to stay with 5.0 if possible. Also do I still need to install Super SU and gaps?
Yes it will stay on LP
No it doesn't downgrade you to KK
No you don't need SuperSU, CF Auto Root installs that for you
Why would you need Gapps? You're not flashing a custom ROM
There are no more steps needed or I would have included them in the instructions on how to root your phone - wouldn't be much good if I missed steps out or flashed your phone to a completely different version of Android when you asked specifically how to root Lollipop...
But you know, if you took some time to read some of the thousands of threads with all this info in them, you'd know all this
Shouldn't be messing about with things before you've done some self-educating, or your next thread will be asking how to unbrick your S5
I was already well experienced with Android (Different device) when I got my S5, but I didn't start rooting or messing until I'd spent a few weeks reading a shed load of threads in the S5 forums, until I was 100% sure I knew what I was doing
Word of Advice: Go find the EFS partition backup thread before doing anything else
Thanks so much for the help
Last week I received a brand new S5 G900F, no carrier, and want to have administrator privileges in order to remove bloatware. Plus, it would be nice to have adblock and apps to back up the entire system, both which aren't available in the phone's stock form, and maybe a custom ROM and Kernel.
I have never rooted a phone nor messed with its system files, so I'm a complete newbie on this. Also, I haven't connected it to the Internet yet, so that the phone is in its stock form before rooting it.
What's the simplest, safest yet effective method for rooting my phone? Afterwards, can I just update the phone to the latest version using the regular system settings menu, or should I do it externally (downloading the update on the PC)? Any particular tips on what to do next, such as what apps to remove, which to install and so on, if possible while keeping it simple? I read that CM 12.1 (ROM) + Ktoonsez (Kernel) is the way to go.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Avensvvvvvv
The best, safeest way to Root? - Have a look in the Q&A Forum, its mostly all here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Some people use TowelRoot...
I used CF Auto root and found it easier. You can find here at XDA or at http://droidors.com/2015/03/24/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900i-android-lollipop-5-0/ be aware that this link is for the g900i ot the g900f.
As for updating etc....a lot of the latest ROMS come with OTA (over the air) updates. Which ROMS? There is kind of a rule here that you dont ask which ROM is best because the idea is that you do loads of reading and try them out for yourself Lately Ive been playing around with PhoeniX ROM, Alliance ROM and some of the CM stuff...but all are good. Removal of Bloatware is pretty straight forward using Titanium Backup - or some ROMS supply their own method for doing do. Just be sure to not mess around with any of the system files while your still learning. Search Bloatware and you should find some good advice.
Thats about it mate - the main thing is to read, read, read and ask lots of questions before you do anything. Otherwise you'll have a very expensive paperweight on your desk Most of the people here are cool with Noobs asking questions in the correct forums....by the way this post should really be posted in the Q&A forum
Good luck flashing and rooting...and most of all....have fun!
Mugsyfied
You have a good answer in the above post.....
But in future, you need to give us more information about your device so that we can offer advice that is suited more exactly to your circumstances....
The version of Android currently running on your device is one critical bit of info you didn't provide.....
Some things to bear in mind about your phone....
1) Samsung have included something called Knox on these phones....it is basically an un-resettable 'eFuse' which 'tripps' when you flash any custom software to your device. Samsung are using it as an indicator to allow them to deny warranty claims.
2) when you root your phone you WILL trip knox, this will probably prevent you from receiving OTA updates to your device....and even if (by some miracle) you did get an OTA, it will remove your root access, and you'll have to start again....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Hey folks,
I recently purchased a SM-G950UZSAVZW to replace my old S5. My question is, for rooting purposes is this a 950U or 950V?
From my understanding this changes my root method, also possibly depending on rev1 or 2.
I want to be able to root but hide with something like magisk for various sites/apps that don't like root. (it's my device dang it, and I am honest!)
Phone should be here tomorrow, and I can grab more specific info if needed.
Thanks for the help!
I believe I have found the answer to my question. Confirmation would be great.
It appears that the SM-G950UZSAVZW has been shorthanded to SM-G950V various places and indeed are the same thing.
This means that I can follow this link taking note of my firmware version U1 or U2 before beginning.
...correct?
Assuming that things go pear shaped I could always flash stock with odin? I am not finding recovery threads with root (e.g. TWRP) like I did for my S5
*edit* found the snapdragon version on the TWRP site (https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8qcom.html)