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I ve rooted s3s note 2 etc... BUt I just tried to root my GS4 on Sprint, and it said write protected, now even though I was able to install super user on the device but it isn't working properly, and I cant flash any rom's any advice would be very much appreciated, I also noticed when I out the device into download mode to push cwm recovery it said write protection enabled, how can I disable this. thanx ahead XDA members...:fingers-crossed:
Are you on MF9 or MDL?
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Which root method did you use?
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I don't know how members mess up rooting a device. We have great and VERY easy methods. Plus tutorial vids from QBKing77.
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You're supposed to use ChainFire's auto root method: CF-auto-root
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PearlS4 said:
I ve rooted s3s note 2 etc... BUt I just tried to root my GS4 on Sprint, and it said write protected, now even though I was able to install super user on the device but it isn't working properly, and I cant flash any rom's any advice would be very much appreciated, I also noticed when I out the device into download mode to push cwm recovery it said write protection enabled, how can I disable this. thanx ahead XDA members...:fingers-crossed:
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The write protect is normal and does not impact rooting or flashing anything. So any issues you are having are unrelated. It would be a problem with something you installed or are trying to install.
As Salil999 said, cf auto is the preferred rooting method if you aren't installing an already rooted Rom.
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an updated method/step by step procedure "how to root" IS really needed.
Salil999 said:
You're supposed to use ChainFire's auto root method: CF-auto-root
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(Sorry but this is NOT directed at you i am simply quoting to prove a point)
This is something I have had an issue with as well. Despite how easy it might be for most not everyone catches on as quickly because of common misconceptions or how they might perceive the information because everyones mind works differently. I have used the CF root method and it is NOT the best method to use considering even after I used it i still had NO root. Top that off and add the fact that i even downgraded the version I had several times and i have searched countless times how to do a manual root and just havent had the time to complete a full root. Not everyone has the option to tinker all day (not saying that you do) to understand or figure it out IE real life - kids work school etc. what ever the case is. I have flashed a bootloader several times after establishing root to do nandroid backups/iso imgs and actually completed several come to find out that for some reason my Root did not stick at all when i had thought it did and i followed everything many times step by step to no avail achieve a permanent root. There is a problem with the process and I am sorry but everyone else that has gotten root is just fortunate the latest update has really put a damper on doing root the way it is described and is NOT current to fit everyones needs ATM. I am sure there are MANY others like the OP myself and others that are having the SAME EXACT ISSUE. I am not new to ADB and have been rooting my phones since the HTC came out with the original Supersonic Evo 4G using the ADB method and some people without providing any options just have to think that because some of us are having problems that we (or I) are not "intelligent" enough to figure it out and i have worked with computers since windows for workgroups 3.11 and construct my own Gaming RIGs, Servers, Laptops (and phones recently as of the last 2+ years) never having any issues because its just second nature to me at times with PCs and Laptops. Phones on the other hand are much more complicated because of incompatibility issues with OTA updates from the manufactures and cellular service providers either because they dont want people messing with their brands and wish to be a pain in the butt for whatever the reason, financial or whatnot. I am seeing it ALL over XDA for Sprint Users mostly since thats where i am confining my search patterns. I am actually going through ADB to manually archive root because im tired of searching through countless postings to find nothing on the subject and do not enjoy the dumb comments people think they have to leave on my post and others posters. Im sure im going to get a stupid comment or a flame of some type because even when im just "venting" at my frustrations as im sure everyone does from time to time no one enjoys being messed with when they are already pissed off and frustrated that just makes matters worse for the OP and the community. Eventually the problem works itself out, but c'mon people, seriously not everyone gets to have the opportunity to get the root achieved right because of the stupid OTAs released time and time again that make the latest root option obsolete because thats what it IS RIGHT NOW OBSOLETE. It is being a pain in my ass because KNOX was tripped with a custom rom and even though the custom ROM sticked the ROOT DID NOT. they (cell manufactures or providers) prevent rooting in the first place by ADDING additional roadblocks in OTAs just to slow down/prevent users or people that enjoy the ability of having the option to use root to their technical advantages (because they lose money, which really is more profit on top of original costs inflated to a ridiculous amounts not fair to consumers). Even with development, future development, paying employees, etc. its not even close to being fairly priced market for consumers and already the rate are increasing at a rate to costly and unfair to consumers with little to no option of maxing the potential life of a product. I dont know about everyone but not all can afford to keep updated with the latest gear. We have great developers that probably get no where NEAR the amount of donations that they SHOULD be receiving to keep up when they are devoting their own personal time and currency to making apps and ROMs but the fact remains that it is easier for a huge company to crank out software because they PAY people to do it knowing that freeware developers are not going to have the time or resources to keep up. If anyone knows of an updated method or a manual method to root or another option the help is very much appreciated by myself others and the OP. Thank you to the people that have taken the time to help everyone else in a positive manor.
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(Sorry but this is NOT directed at you i am simply quoting to prove a point)
This is something I have had an issue with as well. Despite how easy it might be for most not everyone catches on as quickly because of common misconceptions or how they might perceive the information because everyones mind works differently. I have used the CF root method and it is NOT the best method to use considering even after I used it i still had NO root. Top that off and add the fact that i even downgraded the version I had several times and i have searched countless times how to do a manual root and just havent had the time to complete a full root. Not everyone has the option to tinker all day (not saying that you do) to understand or figure it out IE real life - kids work school etc. what ever the case is. I have flashed a bootloader several times after establishing root to do nandroid backups/iso imgs and actually completed several come to find out that for some reason my Root did not stick at all when i had thought it did and i followed everything many times step by step to no avail achieve a permanent root. There is a problem with the process and I am sorry but everyone else that has gotten root is just fortunate the latest update has really put a damper on doing root the way it is described and is NOT current to fit everyones needs ATM. I am sure there are MANY others like the OP myself and others that are having the SAME EXACT ISSUE. I am not new to ADB and have been rooting my phones since the HTC came out with the original Supersonic Evo 4G using the ADB method and some people without providing any options just have to think that because some of us are having problems that we (or I) are not "intelligent" enough to figure it out and i have worked with computers since windows for workgroups 3.11 and construct my own Gaming RIGs, Servers, Laptops (and phones recently as of the last 2+ years) never having any issues because its just second nature to me at times with PCs and Laptops. Phones on the other hand are much more complicated because of incompatibility issues with OTA updates from the manufactures and cellular service providers either because they dont want people messing with their brands and wish to be a pain in the butt for whatever the reason, financial or whatnot. I am seeing it ALL over XDA for Sprint Users mostly since thats where i am confining my search patterns. I am actually going through ADB to manually archive root because im tired of searching through countless postings to find nothing on the subject and do not enjoy the dumb comments people think they have to leave on my post and others posters. Im sure im going to get a stupid comment or a flame of some type because even when im just "venting" at my frustrations as im sure everyone does from time to time no one enjoys being messed with when they are already pissed off and frustrated that just makes matters worse for the OP and the community. Eventually the problem works itself out, but c'mon people, seriously not everyone gets to have the opportunity to get the root achieved right because of the stupid OTAs released time and time again that make the latest root option obsolete because thats what it IS RIGHT NOW OBSOLETE. It is being a pain in my ass because KNOX was tripped with a custom rom and even though the custom ROM sticked the ROOT DID NOT. they (cell manufactures or providers) prevent rooting in the first place by ADDING additional roadblocks in OTAs just to slow down/prevent users or people that enjoy the ability of having the option to use root to their technical advantages (because they lose money, which really is more profit on top of original costs inflated to a ridiculous amounts not fair to consumers). Even with development, future development, paying employees, etc. its not even close to being fairly priced market for consumers and already the rate are increasing at a rate to costly and unfair to consumers with little to no option of maxing the potential life of a product. I dont know about everyone but not all can afford to keep updated with the latest gear. We have great developers that probably get no where NEAR the amount of donations that they SHOULD be receiving to keep up when they are devoting their own personal time and currency to making apps and ROMs but the fact remains that it is easier for a huge company to crank out software because they PAY people to do it knowing that freeware developers are not going to have the time or resources to keep up. If anyone knows of an updated method or a manual method to root or another option the help is very much appreciated by myself others and the OP. Thank you to the people that have taken the time to help everyone else in a positive manor.
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Wow, sounds like you are having a bad day. Not trying to piss you off or anything. But cf autoroot works, and works very well. And all knox does is trigger a warranty flag that can not be reset and limits you going backwards on firmware. It doesn't do anything to prevent rooting. I think the best method for you would be to reset and start with a clean phone. By reset, I mean downloading and installing the full MJA tar file and doing a factory reset. This way you have a clean phone with nothing that might be blocking your rooting process. Next, grab cf autoroot and make sure you are using a newer version of odin. I use odin3 ver. 3.07. Run cf autoroot and let it boot all the way up. Now go into your app drawer and see if supersu is installed. If it isn't install it from the play store. Open cf autoroot and install the binaries, use the normal button. Now, if it errors on the binary install don't panic. Redo the cf autoroot and repeat the install of supersu again if it is not in the app drawer. If it is in the app drawer open it and install the binaries if it asks. It's basically a rinse and repeat operation. On MJA it sometimes takes a few attempts for it to stick. After you successfully have root, then use goo manager to install twrp or install the latest philz recovery. It takes a little patience but cf autoroot does work, and it is the best method available. Remember, starting with a clean slate is best. And if you want to be the most up to date, take the MK2 OTA before you start the root process. CF autoroot works on MK2 also.
Thanks for the useful help
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Wow, sounds like you are having a bad day. Not trying to piss you off or anything. But cf autoroot works, and works very well. And all knox does is trigger a warranty flag that can not be reset and limits you going backwards on firmware. It doesn't do anything to prevent rooting. I think the best method for you would be to reset and start with a clean phone. By reset, I mean downloading and installing the full MJA tar file and doing a factory reset. This way you have a clean phone with nothing that might be blocking your rooting process. Next, grab cf autoroot and make sure you are using a newer version of odin. I use odin3 ver. 3.07. Run cf autoroot and let it boot all the way up. Now go into your app drawer and see if supersu is installed. If it isn't install it from the play store. Open cf autoroot and install the binaries, use the normal button. Now, if it errors on the binary install don't panic. Redo the cf autoroot and repeat the install of supersu again if it is not in the app drawer. If it is in the app drawer open it and install the binaries if it asks. It's basically a rinse and repeat operation. On MJA it sometimes takes a few attempts for it to stick. After you successfully have root, then use goo manager to install twrp or install the latest philz recovery. It takes a little patience but cf autoroot does work, and it is the best method available. Remember, starting with a clean slate is best. And if you want to be the most up to date, take the MK2 OTA before you start the root process. CF autoroot works on MK2 also.
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No Sir, not pissed off and maybe what i wrote was misconstrued since I left out some pertinent information listed here now... very pleased with your answer. Probably some of the most productive and useful information thus far and the best I have received/come across yet. I was currently trying to update the post when I saw your comment to me. I had failed to mention some important facts to include what I have had successfully completed listed down here:
KNOX tripped of course 0x30 Custom ROM via Odin Flashed/Stuck; MDC/MDL downgraded from a MF9 Baseband Modem Flashed via Odin/Stuck; Custom Recovery CWM 6.0.6.6 touch Flashed via Oden/Stuck PASSED; Root I HAVE TRYED MANY DIFFERENT WAYS POSTED VIA POSTS ON THE SPRINT COMMUNITY and FAILED TO KEEP ROOT. HOWEVER, it was succesful according to ODIN 1.85 & 3.07 many times over and over with CF-Auto-Root it stated as it PASSED via Odin... DID NOT STICK OR STAY when the reboot restarted the phone and loaded the Custom ROM every time I look up with root checker as stated still NO ROOT!
There isn't much I can possibly be missing but I am hoping there is some kind of solution via information you have provided by MK2 OTA root
I certainly am going to try posting all of this information for others to see in an easier to read/find post to benefit the community sometime before the new year. I was able to gain more by reading the posts to Unlock SIM which helped a lot since it was a refresher on ADB commands/steps for me.
Thanks again. i will update as soon as I figure it out or do not figure it out.
I LOVE YOU!!!! I feel the same way. Like im smart ok i am not near as knowledgeable as u r but i have messed with phones since iphone 3g came out and since the first ibm desktop cost 4000.00 lmao my dad and i are alike in that we cant just leave **** alone lol i dont understand a damn bit of what these posts say. Sometimes u have someone who has no knowledge of how these damn phones work mentally but u give me one i can tear it appart and fix anything on it even waterdamage thats my favorite. But no one tells you what these files are what they do and why u want it and then in like odin what the abrev mean what file goes there and why like if a rom is basicay windows but custom what slot does it go in then what are the rest for? Do u need to fill all or just one u need, why? Would it mess it up, why will one mess it up n the other not? What is this mk9 bs and how do i know what mine is? Ya know and im a single mom with 2 kids and my phone is important and the damn thing is stuck cause its update jacked up and now its in a boot loop and i cant get it out. It wont recongnize it in kies it wont take the md5 update through odin it wont even let me get to the menu that lets me clear cache or factory reset it. Ive done all sorts n got no where.
hello there
i did a mistake and buy note 3 n900v
my rom is based on mje
and my device is very slow and the tw luncher is not smooth like n9005 even that they share the same cpu and gpu
i want to change my rom to one is clean from everyrhing from verizon (like apps and bootanimation)
i have root access and i dont want to brick my device
can i install n9005 rom?
someone can help me please ?
lidor578 said:
hello there
i did a mistake and buy note 3 n900v
my rom is based on mje
and my device is very slow and the tw luncher is not smooth like n9005 even that they share the same cpu and gpu
i want to change my rom to one is clean from everyrhing from verizon (like apps and bootanimation)
i have root access and i dont want to brick my device
can i install n9005 rom?
someone can help me please ?
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Questions should be in Q & A. That's what its there for.
Buying a 900V is a big mistake if your not on Verizon. No, you cannot flash N9005 roms on this device. Your best bet would be installing one of the roms in the development section here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-note-3/development
lidor578 said:
hello there
i did a mistake and buy note 3 n900v
my rom is based on mje
and my device is very slow and the tw luncher is not smooth like n9005 even that they share the same cpu and gpu
i want to change my rom to one is clean from everyrhing from verizon (like apps and bootanimation)
i have root access and i dont want to brick my device
can i install n9005 rom?
someone can help me please ?
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how do you rooted your mje n990v? i can't
huess113 said:
how do you rooted your mje n990v? i can't
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Kingo... worked on mine
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Kingo... worked on mine
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I don't know if there is a scamware version of Kingo going around or something, but I've never been able to get it to work.
I can use ADB without any problems on my SM-N900V. I then run Kingo and it does nothing, just sits there "waiting" for the devices. Windows Firewall disabled, No AV software, Trying Kingo w/Admin permissions and without. Nothing works.
After wasting hours with this, I finally decided I'd try a vanilla Windows 8 install, nothing on it but Kingo. Still didn't work.
Brought my phone back to my PC, ADB works just fine -- tried Kingo again -- nothing.
...On a related note...
After searching the forums for some time, there is one question I just can't determine definitively:
Can the SM-N900V (Verizon Galaxy Note 3) be truly "unlocked" with a custom recover (or) are we still limited to Safestrap options?
Thank you in advance,
RKM
rkmFL said:
I don't know if there is a scamware version of Kingo going around or something, but I've never been able to get it to work.
I can use ADB without any problems on my SM-N900V. I then run Kingo and it does nothing, just sits there "waiting" for the devices. Windows Firewall disabled, No AV software, Trying Kingo w/Admin permissions and without. Nothing works.
After wasting hours with this, I finally decided I'd try a vanilla Windows 8 install, nothing on it but Kingo. Still didn't work.
Brought my phone back to my PC, ADB works just fine -- tried Kingo again -- nothing.
...On a related note...
After searching the forums for some time, there is one question I just can't determine definitively:
Can the SM-N900V (Verizon Galaxy Note 3) be truly "unlocked" with a custom recover (or) are we still limited to Safestrap options?
Thank you in advance,
RKM
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I had the same problem with Kingo initially. I don't remember how I fixed it, but it was a simple fix.... something stupid. Now it works with no problem.
In regard to the recovery, if you have a retail Note 3 from Verizon you will brick it if you flash a recovery other than safestrap. The bootloader will recognize the recovery is not stock, your knox will void you warranty and the phone will not boot. The only available recovery option for retail is safestrap.
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I had the same problem with Kingo initially. I don't remember how I fixed it, but it was a simple fix.... something stupid. Now it works with no problem.
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I've tried all of the crazy suggestions that people have claimed will make it work. Setting screen timeout to 10 minutes, allowing untrusted & disabling app inspection, everything.
I can even use ADB directly from the Kingo directory, no problem.
And here's the real kicker .. if I delete the token allowing ADB access to my phone, Kingo will not trigger the phone to prompt for one. So Kingo is *not* even attempting to run ADB.
Not to mention, if you look at the logs, the entire time Kingo is communicating with Chinese servers. Sure, it might not be doing anything to root the phone, but that's not going to stop them from sending loads of data to China in the process.
At this point I think I think I'm best to chalk up the 12+ wasted hours on Kingo and give vRoot a try. What a nightmare, I've never had such a bad experience with an Android tool, whether it be for S-OFF, Rooting, etc.
rkmFL said:
I've tried all of the crazy suggestions that people have claimed will make it work. Setting screen timeout to 10 minutes, allowing untrusted & disabling app inspection, everything.
I can even use ADB directly from the Kingo directory, no problem.
And here's the real kicker .. if I delete the token allowing ADB access to my phone, Kingo will not trigger the phone to prompt for one. So Kingo is *not* even attempting to run ADB.
Not to mention, if you look at the logs, the entire time Kingo is communicating with Chinese servers. Sure, it might not be doing anything to root the phone, but that's not going to stop them from sending loads of data to China in the process.
At this point I think I think I'm best to chalk up the 12+ wasted hours on Kingo and give vRoot a try. What a nightmare, I've never had such a bad experience with an Android tool, whether it be for S-OFF, Rooting, etc.
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Any luck with vroot?
I wish you could recall the "something simple" to make Kingo work. Where can I get "Safestrap?"
I just got a Verizon SM-900V with MJE yesterday. I need root to be able to use ARUnchained with my AppRadio 2. I tried Kingo, and it just kept switching between "connecting" and "downloading drivers" it never would connect to the phone. At this point, I'm not to concerned about custom ROMs, nor am I concerned about voiding the warranty. I just need to be able to obtain ROOT without bricking my phone. All of the threads on successful rooting of this device are from around November of last year. So, is there a way to successfully root any more? Thanks in advance!
please help.. I have 900v upgraded to 5.0.1....lost pics and voice recorded files...
please help with my note 3
rkmFL said:
I've tried all of the crazy suggestions that people have claimed will make it work. Setting screen timeout to 10 minutes, allowing untrusted & disabling app inspection, everything.
I can even use ADB directly from the Kingo directory, no problem.
And here's the real kicker .. if I delete the token allowing ADB access to my phone, Kingo will not trigger the phone to prompt for one. So Kingo is *not* even attempting to run ADB.
Not to mention, if you look at the logs, the entire time Kingo is communicating with Chinese servers. Sure, it might not be doing anything to root the phone, but that's not going to stop them from sending loads of data to China in the process.
At this point I think I think I'm best to chalk up the 12+ wasted hours on Kingo and give vRoot a try. What a nightmare, I've never had such a bad experience with an Android tool, whether it be for S-OFF, Rooting, etc.
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Last night I was bored and tried kingroot again on 5.1.1. It had been a while since I had tried, and it always said they were looking for a method. This time, it rooted successfully, but made the system very unstable. It caused Lag, and the keyboard stopped functioning, but root checker confirmed root. Temp root of course.
Reminon said:
Last night I was bored and tried kingroot again on 5.1.1. It had been a while since I had tried, and it always said they were looking for a method. This time, it rooted successfully, but made the system very unstable. It caused Lag, and the keyboard stopped functioning, but root checker confirmed root. Temp root of course.
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I stopped messing with KingRoot some time ago, just didn't seem worth my time considering you lose root after a reboot. Especially when certain apps require a reboot to take effect, such as Adaway, Xpose, and several others. I'm more-or-less fine without root, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't root my phone if I were to come across a stable and perm root solution.:cyclops::fingers-crossed:
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I stopped messing with KingRoot some time ago, just didn't seem worth my time considering you lose root after a reboot. Especially when certain apps require a reboot to take effect, such as Adaway, Xpose, and several others. I'm more-or-less fine without root, but that doesn't mean I wouldn't root my phone if I were to come across a stable and perm root solution.:cyclops::fingers-crossed:
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I was on KK, and a friend of mine updated to 5.0.1. I said screw it and fully updated, not caring about root anymore. If this were more stable I would use it more. Temp root is annoying, but it survives hot reboots, which is sufficient for apps most of the time..
Reminon said:
I was on KK, and a friend of mine updated to 5.0.1. I said screw it and fully updated, not caring about root anymore. If this were more stable I would use it more. Temp root is annoying, but it survives hot reboots, which is sufficient for apps most of the time..
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I tried to use the hot reboot feature of a rooted reboot app I have on my Tab 3 8.0 after installing something like Xpose, but the root didn't survive. The only real reason I tried to install Xpose was to use the Motorola hotspot app found in it. I'm currently using the paid version of FoxFi and it works great, it's just a four step activation compared to the one touch I got spoiled by on my S4. No biggie.
Over on AT&T note 4 thread someone said that they have temp root for 5.1.1
Edit: someone already posted that disregard this ..[emoji4]
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Temp root only will give two things uninstall bloatware, SD card fix.... I don't see any other advantage, well I'll give a shoot and put my conclusion over here
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Temp root only will give two things uninstall bloatware, SD card fix.... I don't see any other advantage, well I'll give a shoot and put my conclusion over here
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When I was on 4.4.4, I realized I could use the default file explorer to manage my SD card, meaning copy to, delete from, or anything else I needed to do with it. I'm currently on 5.1.1 now and have been for about a few weeks now. On occasion, when I install a big game, I'll get a prompt asking me if I want to move the app to my SD card, so no need for the SD card fix app. The only thing I don't like about the 5.1.1 update, though, is that the sidebar seems to pop out a bit slower than it did on 4.4.4, but that's to big a thing for me. Since I have the two apps I use the most that can be accessed from the sidebar on my Pie Control app, I can access them much quicker. Keep the dream of root alive, people. It'll come someday, hopefully. If not, at least we have cool phones to play with.
ok i can confirm that i obtained temporary root, uninstall all bloatware... so well its not perfect cuz system its very unstable but at least its a begining, now im gonna give a try to sd card fix and other stuff...
Ok SD card fixed worked... but i dont belive it will remain after reboot, so.... well at least i uninstall that Amazon stuff and Activation Agent "Not a Verizon card" stuff
Wait What........... Are we saying we now have temp root on 5.1.1
gersrt said:
Wait What........... Are we saying we now have temp root on 5.1.1
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That's it right, at least now you can uninstall all Verizon and Amazon crap from the system
Would it be possible to disable the ****ty Verizon logo boot screen and have it disabled after reboot. Thanks
It's important saying temporary root was achieve in BPA1 bootloader, 5.1.1
I managed to get a keyboard to open by switching from the stock keyboard to kii keyboard. Have not tried any others. Is there a mod we can do for hotspot with temp root to use the native hotspot app? I'm so tired of using foxfi.
Is there a safe upgrade yet from 5.01 to 5.1.1 Thanks. I need to know in case I need to roll back to 5.01.
Thanks
Wasn't the sole purpose of the BPA1 update to "remove pre-installed Amazon apps"?
nubleeet said:
Wasn't the sole purpose of the BPA1 update to "remove pre-installed Amazon apps"?
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Only the appstore and its widget..
Most of bloatware remains like NFL, and even instagram, however after deleted most of it, I don't know which one.. Allow me to use Hotspot without foxfi
Unstable indded
Reminon said:
Last night I was bored and tried kingroot again on 5.1.1. It had been a while since I had tried, and it always said they were looking for a method. This time, it rooted successfully, but made the system very unstable. It caused Lag, and the keyboard stopped functioning, but root checker confirmed root. Temp root of course.
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I tried it out and it says it root is successful, but on my phone it just locks up after the rooting. I just wanted to uninstall the crap. Bummer.
Ok So Ive been checking the ATT note 4 forum and they have been suggesting that the root exploit may have been found through the Note 4 Stock keyboard. A suggestion also made was before you root change your keyboard to Swype mode then root and it appears to be more stable. Maybe someone could try install a third party keyboard before root and see if it makes a differwnce.
Nada
gersrt said:
Ok So Ive been checking the ATT note 4 forum and they have been suggesting that the root exploit may have been found through the Note 4 Stock keyboard. A suggestion also made was before you root change your keyboard to Swype mode then root and it appears to be more stable. Maybe someone could try install a third party keyboard before root and see if it makes a differwnce.
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So I downloaded Swype and Nada. Just keeps locking up. Kingroot even updated a few min ago to 4.8.1. I thought yes! But still false hopes. Still locks up for me and can't do a darn thing. Can't wait until my contract is up I am so dumping Samsung and Verizon. I think I am gong back to a flip phone and a laptop. So tired of no root and feel like I got duped into this phone.
Looking at the current requirement for AP needing a locked bootloader now to function, and ARS dropping a new article on Rooting Android phones with Bitflips is now a thing, would there be any future possibility of getting Root on a Bootloader locked device?
I really wouldn't mind trying Stock Android on my 6P with the beta 7.1 builds, however the one thing I really don't want to do without, is Titanium Backup. I run too many apps that have no backup/cloud save function that TB really helps fill the gap in the complete lack of native Android Backup. (And saving my 100+ Chrome Tab sessions as well). Of course there is no guarantee we can even use AP with Root on a locked bootloader due to the checks they have been cooking into it over the past year, but I do wonder if with the change of the security of Android, will new ways to continue to have root be found even for our easily bootloader unlocked devices incase more apps start to look for bootloader unlocks as well in the near future.
I suppose the other side of the coin is to find how these apps look for the bootloaders locked/unlocked status and just block that, but outside of Chainfire's brilliance, who knows how easy/hard that task may be either.
Have you tried Helium? Some apps might not have backup capabilities though. Interesting read on that particular root method. I can assume only certain devices would work with that sort of exploit, depending how hard or easy it is to flip memory bits on the particular platform.
Also: http://www.xda-developers.com/sulta...otloader-check-on-latest-cm13-builds-for-op3/
This will be possible soon when the sources for the latest 7.1.1 kernel leak. Possible now using 6.0.1 and 7.0
There is Another one on ARS as well so it seems we may have options soon(tm).
Also I have tried Helium but it was next to useless for what I actually wanted to backup vs what it could. I'm going to dig around and see if there is any more manual method to backing up most of what I want.
What I see as a show stopper for me is the possibility to use TWRP
Other than that I would even be willing to give up adaway. For most parts I will probably find a workaround/other app to use.
Hi, first, I am pretty new to rooting, yet I have done similar things on other devices. Second, here is the info on my android phone:
Samsung galaxy S5 model SM-G900V
Android Version 6.0.1
EMMC: 11xx...
it is a verizon phone so I'm pretty sure the bootloader is locked, and the latest towelroot throws the "this phone isn't currently supported" error on any of the modstrings I use, as well.
I am looking for some more direction on how to root this phone, and would like some help.
TimX24968B said:
Hi, first, I am pretty new to rooting, yet I have done similar things on other devices. Second, here is the info on my android phone:
Samsung galaxy S5 model SM-G900V
Android Version 6.0.1
EMMC: 11xx...
it is a verizon phone so I'm pretty sure the bootloader is locked, and the latest towelroot throws the "this phone isn't currently supported" error on any of the modstrings I use, as well.
I am looking for some more direction on how to root this phone, and would like some help.
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You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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hmm, wondering if any other new verizon android phones will be rootable since I am available for an upgrade
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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I got mine into a 4.4.2 rom and it was successfully rooted w busybox, but I can't install the SU binary or activate safestrap since it seems like I need one to get the other. is there a way around that?
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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Also, I have seen sites claim things like you can root it, such as the one below:
androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon.html
(had to edit out the www. part of the link)
however, they all require doing stuff with odin, and I am still concerned about files being lost.
Trying to get more info on this, I would appreciate any and all help.
TimX24968B said:
Also, I have seen sites claim things like you can root it, such as the one below:
androidinfotech.com/2016/07/root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon.html
(had to edit out the www. part of the link)
however, they all require doing stuff with odin, and I am still concerned about files being lost.
Trying to get more info on this, I would appreciate any and all help.
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I find it highly suspicious that this method hasn't been trumpeted here on xda. The broken english doesn't ease my suspicion, either. Personally, I would want to have a disposable phone on hand to try it out, since it hasn't been vetted here first.
Before you do anything, read through the guide linked in my sig to get yourself familiar with the process. If you decide to tackle it, let us know how it turns out.
painiac said:
I find it highly suspicious that this method hasn't been trumpeted here on xda. The broken english doesn't ease my suspicion, either. Personally, I would want to have a disposable phone on hand to try it out, since it hasn't been vetted here first.
Before you do anything, read through the guide linked in my sig to get yourself familiar with the process. If you decide to tackle it, let us know how it turns out.
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yea I know it seemed suspicious, so I didn't want to try it. However, would you happen to know of any newer androids that can be rooted, particularly verizon ones? I saw the guide but I don't think I can downgrade since I'm on verizon and 6.0.1, and I'm still afraid of losing my data if I do. Thanks for the help.
You can root that phone, there is a guide in the general section: [GUIDE] Root, Bootloader Unlocks, and More!
Look at the cid 11 section. It will erase all of your data though and downgrade you to lolipop. I used that guide on a marshmellow cid 11 Verizon S5 recently and it worked just fine.
Sadly, the bootloader of cid 11 Verizon S5s are still locked. I dont think there is a way yet to root Verizon S5s with cid 11 without losing your data.
Thanks for letting me know! How would I go about backing up my data for this kind of task, in that case? I am pretty sure I do not use verizons cloud services, but i do use their app for messaging.
As long as I can get root access so i can free up some space on my phone and possibly do other stuff in the future as well, it would be great if theres a way to back everything up aside from just copying the whole sd card, particularly things like contacts and text messages in that verizon app. Im fine being on lolipop, and if i can back up my data, i do have my escape method of just ditching this phone and using my upgrade.
Second question: what would be a newer verizon phone that would be rootable on the latest android?
I didn't need the data when I rooted the S5 I had, so I didnt back anything up.
There should be various apps on google play you can use to backup your text messages and contacts. You can manually backup any pictures and other media to a pc or something. I dont think there is much you can do to save your app data without root already. You can probably look up the save loactions of some of your apps and manually backup those.
I dont keep up with phone releases, so I cant reccomend anything.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
Ammalin said:
You can root that phone, there is a guide in the general section: [GUIDE] Root, Bootloader Unlocks, and More!
Look at the cid 11 section. It will erase all of your data though and downgrade you to lolipop. I used that guide on a marshmellow cid 11 Verizon S5 recently and it worked just fine.
Sadly, the bootloader of cid 11 Verizon S5s are still locked. I dont think there is a way yet to root Verizon S5s with cid 11 without losing your data.
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The problem here is the understanding of the word ROOT, those instructions allow you to do stuff to you cid11 s5's yes, however, if you install the LL stuff then yes you can achive root, or even flash an LL rom that already has root, if you install the MM stuff YOU CANNOT and WILL NOT achieve ROOT. There is NO root exploit or method for 6.0.1 What you will be able to do after puting the MM stuff in there is be able to flash a small file and access safestrap to flash whatever zips or things (within context) that you might need, but this will be needed everytime you want to access safestrap. You will also need to flash another file once in safestrap to correctly exit. It Will NOT EVER give you root in MM. But with this you can flash a debloat script and even an add block to make your phone more usable to you. (All of which is explained in detail in the MM section of that thread).
tong6998 said:
The problem here is the understanding of the word ROOT, those instructions allow you to do stuff to you cid11 s5's yes, however, if you install the LL stuff then yes you can achive root, or even flash an LL rom that already has root, if you install the MM stuff YOU CANNOT and WILL NOT achieve ROOT. There is NO root exploit or method for 6.0.1 What you will be able to do after puting the MM stuff in there is be able to flash a small file and access safestrap to flash whatever zips or things (within context) that you might need, but this will be needed everytime you want to access safestrap. You will also need to flash another file once in safestrap to correctly exit. It Will NOT EVER give you root in MM. But with this you can flash a debloat script and even an add block to make your phone more usable to you. (All of which is explained in detail in the MM section of that thread).
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I never said he could have root on marshmellow. Sorry if that was confusing as I never said it exactly. The linked guide says no root on marshmellow in bold near the top. Just wanted to let the OP know he could get root on the phone in some way at least.
To all:
I'm perfectly fine with downgrading. It was just the issue with backing up data which was holding me back there. However, I am still looking into doing this and appreciate the help. I think all I would need now is to know if anyone knows if there is any relatively new verizon phone that could be rooted out of box. Thanks.
If you know little about rooting, I will advice you to read more information about sm-g900v marshmallow root, like rooting with one click rooting software, just try their free trail and see if you can accept. Android Root from RenewAndroid has help me to solve this similar issue before, my device is Samsung S6.
tong6998 said:
The problem here is the understanding of the word ROOT, those instructions allow you to do stuff to you cid11 s5's yes, however, if you install the LL stuff then yes you can achive root, or even flash an LL rom that already has root, if you install the MM stuff YOU CANNOT and WILL NOT achieve ROOT. There is NO root exploit or method for 6.0.1 What you will be able to do after puting the MM stuff in there is be able to flash a small file and access safestrap to flash whatever zips or things (within context) that you might need, but this will be needed everytime you want to access safestrap. You will also need to flash another file once in safestrap to correctly exit. It Will NOT EVER give you root in MM. But with this you can flash a debloat script and even an add block to make your phone more usable to you. (All of which is explained in detail in the MM section of that thread).
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If you compile the Greyhat Root Console for the S5 Device and use a 6.0.1 ROM still exploitable by dirtycow, there is a chance you may be able to adjust the sepolicy on your device enough, or setup supersu manually. I have yet to try this on my MM G900V. But the code is there. It is just down to the device specific commands to run.
People say dirtycow is a tethered/temporal root that only lasts until you reboot the device, but that isn't always the case if you run the right commands in the right order, or have an APP that sets up the temporal root after boot has completed automatically.
Delgoth said:
If you compile the Greyhat Root Console for the S5 Device and use a 6.0.1 ROM still exploitable by dirtycow, there is a chance you may be able to adjust the sepolicy on your device enough, or setup supersu manually. I have yet to try this on my MM G900V. But the code is there. It is just down to the device specific commands to run.
People say dirtycow is a tethered/temporal root that only lasts until you reboot the device, but that isn't always the case if you run the right commands in the right order, or have an APP that sets up the temporal root after boot has completed automatically.
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My biggest gripe is the native emulated disk-space....I have had LL PB1 rooted on 900V S5 (CID 11) for sometime. But even with de-bloat, tons of lockups, freezing, constantly wiping cache, was hoping a move to MM (with root, hadn't checked in a while hoping bootloader was solved...) would be the savior....
Alas, it seems PB1 rooted is still the way to go as I have an additional "APPS" EXT FORMATTED partition mounted for apps that behave on it...and use APPS2SD and soft-links to keep storage balanced...but it's still a pain...
Now I have that same question, what is panacea?
If I have to get a new phone (pay exorbitant retail price or some "bargain" on ebay) which is the best root-able/boot-load-able or allows for miniSD expansion (hate the finite XXGB storage ever dictates) with space that can all be recognized for Apps+....
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Col. P.
Adopting MM...
c0lp4nik said:
My biggest gripe is the native emulated disk-space....I have had LL PB1 rooted on 900V S5 (CID 11) for sometime. But even with de-bloat, tons of lockups, freezing, constantly wiping cache, was hoping a move to MM (with root, hadn't checked in a while hoping bootloader was solved...) would be the savior....
Alas, it seems PB1 rooted is still the way to go as I have an additional "APPS" EXT FORMATTED partition mounted for apps that behave on it...and use APPS2SD and soft-links to keep storage balanced...but it's still a pain...
Now I have that same question, what is panacea?
If I have to get a new phone (pay exorbitant retail price or some "bargain" on ebay) which is the best root-able/boot-load-able or allows for miniSD expansion (hate the finite XXGB storage ever dictates) with space that can all be recognized for Apps+....
Replies bc or otherwise welcome
Col. P.
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I stand corrected... I now see *Storage Adoption* as part of MM, that could be the ticket for me! Obviously it formats the whole SD as EXT format...which is no big deal for me...at that point, since MM is un-rootable....do I take the leap? Will it really improve the S5?
Thanks for listening!
C0l. P.
painiac said:
You can't. Root is not available for 6.0.1. At this late in the game, it's unlikely to ever be rootable.
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Is it possible to go back to Lollypop version from 6.1
Billy7891 said:
Is it possible to go back to Lollypop version from 6.1
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Yes
how can you that be done .It is my understanding that downgrades would be blocked. Is there another way?