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Hi there! here is CWM flashable rooting and unrooting method..
I'm sure this works on all Android phones with CWM..
Benefits:
- you can unroot custom ROMs
- rooting and unrooting can be done on all ROM with CWM
- you can UNROOT custom ROMs as long as your busybox is installed in /system/xbin
or, if your Superuser.apk, su binary, and BusyBox is old, and you are lazy to update manually, you can do it with this!
NOTE: ONLY USE CWM RECOVERY
HERE'S THE LINK: ROOT and UNROOT
IF YOU RUNNING SOMETHING AS ROOT (SUPERSCRIPT, ETC.), DO NOT UNROOT! YOU MAY GET BRICK
AND UNROOTING MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS ON SOME CUSTOM ROMS.. I'VE WARNED YOU.. I BELIEVE UNROOTING CUSTOM ROMS WON'T HARDBRICK OUR PHONE, BUT IT CAN MAKE YOUR PHONE BOOTLOOP..
SO BEFORE UNROOTING CUSTOM ROMS, NANDROID BACKUP WITH CWM FIRST!
FEATURES: (28 October 2012)
- latest "Superuser.apk" (v3.1.3) (46)
- latest "su binary" (v3.1.1) (17)
- latest "BusyBox" (v1.20.2) and its applets
I WILL UPDATE IF I NOT FORGET AND IF I KNOW THERE'S A NEW UPDATE
TUTORIAL: (for both root and unroot)
- CWM ~> mounts and storage ~> mount /system
- CWM ~> install zip from sdcard ~> find your zip
- reboot
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
This will not break the root in CM9? Please enlighten me. Thank you...
Can you make a version with SuperSu instead of Superuser, please?
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so it ends to HOLY BRICK!:highfive:
UnicoIjo said:
so it ends to HOLY BRICK!:highfive:
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format system then install then reboot?
won't it brick?
hahaha yes.. just restore your system back
I've tried both root and unroot for stock rom with cwm
just thought of posting to keep this thread on the top
press thanks if i help you
mosta_9741 said:
just thought of posting to keep this thread on the top
press thanks if i help you
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mosta you're from cairo? wow alot of egyptians here in the Wonder's forum!
I am from egypt too
i've tried this method couple of month before it didnt work with cwm..
all i know rooting ur phone before install the cwm, only use stock recovery..
correct me if im wrong..
stpdkid said:
i've tried this method couple of month before it didnt work with cwm..
all i know rooting ur phone before install the cwm, only use stock recovery..
correct me if im wrong..
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i guess u can try this new update.zip by using the steps above and tell us whether it works for u or not, it worked for me besides it has the latest updates which r enough even if u wanna flash them using stock recovry
press thanks button if i help you
dont have time for now to go back to stock rom..
im on cm9 build 4 now..it is imposible for me to unroot my cm9..
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reviving old important thread. up up
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thought of bringing it up
Unfortunately this file didn't root my device.
On cwm I install it from the sdcard and no error message is shown.But nothing seems to be installed. No root , no superuser app.
What else can I try ?
this is my stock firmware:
I8150XXLB4_I8150OJVLB1_I8150XXLB4_HOME.tar
mrmrmrmr said:
Unfortunately this file didn't root my device.
On cwm I install it from the sdcard and no error message is shown.But nothing seems to be installed. No root , no superuser app.
What else can I try ?
this is my stock firmware:
I8150XXLB4_I8150OJVLB1_I8150XXLB4_HOME.tar
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have you mount /system?
IvanKurnia said:
have you mount /system?
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what do you mean ?
I've used CWM recovery for lots of purposes on several Android devices in the last 3 years. I've nevere needed to mount /system.
Even for installing a custom ROM.
For this root purpose, shall I need to mount /system ?
yes mr..
when installing ROMs, the system mounted automatically by the script inside the flashable. mine is not
IvanKurnia, where have you been?
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IvanKurnia said:
yes mr..
when installing ROMs, the system mounted automatically by the script inside the flashable. mine is not
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ok; it worked after mounting /system.
Thanks !
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i have successfully s off my desire(offical gb updated) with reolutionary pre release....
i do not want to install cm recovery ...
how can i root my phone....?
the zip file for adding super user is not working with default recovery of desire ..
simply installing super user app i am not getting root permissions for apps
and via adb i am unable to remove system apps
i just want to remove couple of apps from system .....
You need a custom recovery like cwm or amonra. Why do you think you don't want this essential component?
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actually i have never experimented much with cm recovery options and never want to use or intend so.....
i just need to kick out few system apps like google maps ..............
so with out s-0n it was not working
but with s -off still unable to remove apps access denied error ( via adb )
Yes because the rom needs root, which you need custom recovery to do
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Just install CWM already! It's a very handy piece of software (nandroid back-ups etc.), even if you're not a custom ROM aficionado.
how i can root my desire and instal cm recovery
flashad said:
how i can root my desire and instal cm recovery
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S off your device using revolutionary then install cwm using the tool, then install the superuser binary
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flashad said:
how i can root my desire and instal cm recovery
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Use Fastboot Commander: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193915
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
guys how to root with out cm recovery .............?
What's your problem with cwm? Why don't you go s-off with revolutionary and then flash another recovery? You do not have to use cwm recovery. If you really want to avoid it, I would say you should ask the revolutionary team via irc. Maybe they tell how to change recovery before running their program.
i just want to remove few system apps from stock ginger bread ...........
so just tell me a way to do it ...........
what difference does it make to you whether you do or you do not have a custom recovery? Furthermore... I don't even know if flashing a superuser binary would even work on the stock gingerbread so you might not be able to root it.
reading and searching forum i came to conclusion that with s 0ff i can delete system apps .......
but still i am unble to remove system apps ..
when i try to remove apps from system permission denied error is faced ......
on further investigation came to conclusion i also need root access for removing system apps
hey i hv pmed yu !! chck ur inbox !! as i hvnt crossed my 8 limit post so i cant post any urls here!! hope it helps yu !
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does the galaxy W need to be rooted to flash with ODIN or it does not need to be.
for example i can just flash CWM and then install CM9 without root and I'll be ok.
zaid98 said:
does the galaxy W need to be rooted to flash with ODIN or it does not need to be.
for example i can just flash CWM and then install CM9 without root and I'll be ok.
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ODIN is to be use on standard updates on stock ROM. Normally you can get it through www.sammobile.com/firmware/
Root ROM like CM9 by Arco and others variation such as Paranoid Android by Doomsday94 must be on rooted phone. This link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317394) will helps you how to root. I suggest you read through these steps.
you didn't understand what i meant what i meant does the stock ROM need to be rooted to flash CWM via odin or not
zaid98 said:
you didn't understand what i meant what i meant does the stock ROM need to be rooted to flash CWM via odin or not
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You seems to be new here. He's answer was right but since you cannot relate to what he said, the simple answer for your question is
"No."
If you have more question, follow them up.
My question was not how to root but in short does odin need root to be used or not
My question was not how to root but in short does odin need root to be used or not
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Anything on a computer has full access to android devices. So odin and other apps like that for computers will be able to do anything to your device if it reqiures download mode. Download mode is basicly rhe first piece of already rooted (you could say) equiptment on a phone that anyone could access.
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zaid98 said:
My question was not how to root but in short does odin need root to be used or not
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Odin does not need root. It's a standard software from Samsung to updates/upgrade/downgrade stock ROM or even flash baseband (upgrade/downgrade). But in order to use ODIN, your phone must be on download mode.
I hope this is simple enough for you to try. Again, please read my first post comments.
if me no root but live use flash cwm via odin, whats live root?
melledug said:
if me no root but live use flash cwm via odin, whats live root?
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I've been trying to figure out what you really mean but I really don't understand.
In one way or another, you will be needing both root and CWM if you're to use your phone to the fullest. I strongly suggest to do the two things.
i suppose your question was "do you need root before flashing CWM with ODIN?"
i think you can flash it (CWM recovery) without rooting, but on the other hand, CWM might need root access before it can work on your phone.
necrohades said:
i suppose your question was "do you need root before flashing CWM with ODIN?"
i think you can flash it (CWM recovery) without rooting, but on the other hand, CWM might need root access before it can work on your phone.
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Anything that isnt download mode always requires root if it involves modifying the /system
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melledug said:
if me no root but live use flash cwm via odin, whats live root?
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I think what this guy meant was: If I'm not rooted, but can flash CWM using ODIN, what's the purpose of rooting?
Assuming I translated his question correctly, here's my answer :
Flashing a recovery (RZR, CWM) or a ROM (BC2, Kez, BN, ArcoICS) is like installing Windows 7 on a PC: You don't need to know the password of the Administrator account of the previous OS; just boot the Setup DVD, and it has full unfettered access to the whole PC.
Rooting a phone is unlocking its capability. It's like resetting the administrator password of a PC, so that you can install things on it.
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Yes. Totally agreed
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Guys,
I installed the CWM before rooting, is it a problem? How can I root my phone with CWM already installed? I am having some problems with Cyanonmod 10, for exemple, I can't take pictures because it says that there's no external SD Card installed what isn't true.
NigthWolf23 said:
Guys,
I installed the CWM before rooting, is it a problem? How can I root my phone with CWM already installed? I am having some problems with Cyanonmod 10, for exemple, I can't take pictures because it says that there's no external SD Card installed what isn't true.
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Short answer: no. its not a problem. You can root your phone with cwm installed. It wont affect anything. And if you want root then just search it up.
Secondly, about CM10.1, its still in alpha.(bugs like that are always probable) Dont report it here. Report it in the CM10 thread. Its bound to get noticed more there and fixed quicker there.
That's right, I'm the premium potaytoman and i seek the TROOOOOF! Problem?
gmaster1 said:
Short answer: no. its not a problem. You can root your phone with cwm installed. It wont affect anything. And if you want root then just search it up.
Secondly, about CM10.1, its still in alpha.(bugs like that are always probable) Dont report it here. Report it in the CM10 thread. Its bound to get noticed more there and fixed quicker there.
That's right, I'm the premium potaytoman and i seek the TROOOOOF! Problem?
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Not a problem, but u can't root your device with cwm6, only with cwm5 or stock recovery
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I tweeted this a couple week ago before the N1 was publicly out but here you go, nothing fancy, no real ui or output.
Thanks to Saurik and Giantpune for contributing (ie its based on their research)
Install apk, run apk wait 1 minute, install supersu app from market then uninstall with this command
adb uninstall com.qualcomm.privinit
Do you have a link to their research or are their findings private?
Regards,
Mr_Bartek said:
Do you have a link to their research or are their findings private?
Regards,
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saurik - his analysis of the "second master key vuln"
giantpune for his symlnink attack vuln in property space:
Code:
/system/bin/mv /data/property /data/backupprop
/system/bin/mkdir /data/property
/system/bin/ln -s /sys/kernel/uevent_helper /data/property/.temp
/system/bin/setprop persist.sys.fail /data/pwn.sh
jcase said:
I tweeted this a couple week ago before the N1 was publicly out but here you go, nothing fancy, no real ui or output.
Thanks to Saurik and Giantpune for contributing (ie its based on their research)
Install apk, run apk wait 1 minute, install supersu app from market then uninstall with this command
adb uninstall com.qualcomm.privinit
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Will this exploit work in any other device. when i try to install the play store warns about the vulnerability. Will this vulnerability be gone after uninstalling oppoown.
coolrevi said:
Will this exploit work in any other device. when i try to install the play store warns about the vulnerability. Will this vulnerability be gone after uninstalling oppoown.
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Possibly other oppo devices
No it doesnt fix the vuln, just becareful where you install apps from
jcase said:
Possibly other oppo devices
No it doesnt fix the vuln, just becareful where you install apps from
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a second mater key vulnurability? hmm, so this could might not be patched in 4.4?
great job by the way, i dont have the device but this is interesting!
ricky310711 said:
a second mater key vulnurability? hmm, so this could might not be patched in 4.4?
great job by the way, i dont have the device but this is interesting!
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It should be patched in 4.4.
But some (read most) OEMs still can't manage to patch their devices up to the latest security updates on release.
Anyway, I tested this root method a week or so ago and it works nicely
pulser_g2 said:
It should be patched in 4.4.
But some (read most) OEMs still can't manage to patch their devices up to the latest security updates on release.
Anyway, I tested this root method a week or so ago and it works nicely
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so your saying in most devices the master key patch could be a possible vulnurabillity still in 4.3?
interesting...
ricky310711 said:
so your saying in most devices the master key patch could be a possible vulnurabillity still in 4.3?
interesting...
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It depends on if OEMs backported it, depends on which build OEMs used and depends on the bug. Four or five different zip parser bugs with similar results. This one I used was patched in 4.3, but other exist.
Im trying to figure out why oppown apk will not install in my n1. everytime i try it just. Says app not installed. But on the install screen it says something about being an update to an already installed program. Any clues as to what the issue is? all ive done is update to the latest ota software and im currently located in indonesia if that makes a difference.
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Im trying to figure out why oppown apk will not install in my n1. everytime i try it just. Says app not installed. But on the install screen it says something about being an update to an already installed program. Any clues as to what the issue is? all ive done is update to the latest ota software and im currently located in indonesia if that makes a difference.
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Possible they patched it by now, if you are on cyanogenmod you are certainly patched
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jcase said:
Possible they patched it by now, if you are on cyanogenmod you are certainly patched
Sent from my HTC Two
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So show do you root the cyanogenmod edition n1.. Can you help please.. Does it come rooted or what..
giuliano rigon said:
So show do you root the cyanogenmod edition n1.. Can you help please.. Does it come rooted or what..
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It should not come rooted, if it comes rooted then no way did it pass CTS. I'm guessing unlocking the bootloader and flashing a recovery? I don't know, I dont have one
giuliano rigon said:
So show do you root the cyanogenmod edition n1.. Can you help please.. Does it come rooted or what..
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You don't need to root if you aren't staying on stock. There's no lock anywhere on the bootloader or anything.
Simply flash TWRP in fastboot, then flash Omni (or whatever else) through TWRP.
You should be able to just flash a SuperSU zip in TWRP as well if you want to root the stock ColorOS.
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noobish doubts..
Harfainx said:
You don't need to root if you aren't staying on stock. There's no lock anywhere on the bootloader or anything.
Simply flash TWRP in fastboot, then flash Omni (or whatever else) through TWRP.
You should be able to just flash a SuperSU zip in TWRP as well if you want to root the stock ColorOS.
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Please i ne ed a walthrough..
1) download twrp
2) put it in root of the telephone robot
3) flash it in recovery?
4) reboot recovery wipe cache and dalvik flash omnirom..
Please correct me..
Thank you
giuliano rigon said:
1) download twrp Yes
2) put it in root of the telephone Yes
Make sure to copy Omnirom to your phone at some point
3) flash it in recovery? No - Flash TWRP in Fastboot if you haven't flashed the recovery already. Use the official Teamwin site for guidance
4) reboot recovery wipe cache and dalvik flash omnirom.. Wipe Cache, Dalvik, System, and Data
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Updates in Red
This is off-topic for this thread though. Questions/Info for flashing Omnirom should be addressed in the Omnirom thread.
Harfainx said:
You don't need to root if you aren't staying on stock. There's no lock anywhere on the bootloader or anything.
Simply flash TWRP in fastboot, then flash Omni (or whatever else) through TWRP.
You should be able to just flash a SuperSU zip in TWRP as well if you want to root the stock ColorOS.
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may you provide to right superSU.zip files
I v got superSU from this link and it doesnt work on first and second CM version
I am not rooted yet ...
thnaks
nowy57 said:
may you provide to right superSU.zip files
I v got superSU from this link and it doesnt work on first and second CM version
I am not rooted yet ...
thnaks
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That does work. You're likely not removing root, but rather just uninstalling SuperSU.
I answered you in your Q&A thread on root.
not rooted.. confirm i can flash
nowy57 said:
may you provide to right superSU.zip files
I v got superSU from this link and it doesnt work on first and second CM version
I am not rooted yet ...
thnaks
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I nave tried my damnedest to root .. Fastboot flashing supersu flashing from recovery Direct install from google play complete unroots and reflash letting recovery do it .. No way..
So now i need a last confirmation.. Can i flash omnirom after wipes even if i am unrooted.. And has anyone rooted omnirom or does it come unrooted.. Thanks for the info .. Another idea.. Flashing color OS footing and then flashing omni.. Or is this a late night bad Dream..
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Harfainx said:
That does work. You're likely not removing root, but rather just uninstalling SuperSU.
I answered you in your Q&A thread on root.
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Sorry now i got it.. It was in the forums.. Just unchecking the respect cyanogen settings in the super su menu got me roooted and happy.. Sorry for your time.. I flashed super su zip from recovery rebooted and unchecked .. Now i am set..
I were rooted myN1 in yesterday, its really good . thankss
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Hello XDA Members,
First of all I like to say sorry if this post is in wrong section. The purpose behind is to help people who have official kitkat update and can't root and install custom roms. This can also help people to eliminate those boot looping error and everything, I will consider this thread for the newbie.
Lets Start
1) Download Stock Rom just in case, if something goes wrong. Stock Rom
2) Install CF Auto Root
3) Install CWM to install CWM use odin3 v3.09. You install this just the method you used for rooting.
4) After rooting and installing recoveries download the rom and put it under download (internal memory not sd card), Since we have kitkat version please download the kitkat version rom and try to avoid MI7.
5) After downloading Kitkat version rom. Put it on Recovery Method ( home + pwr off button + volume plus button )
6) Wipe cache and davik Cache and install rom from the sdcard/download (internal memory).
Conns-: You cannot install rom from sd card, if you will try it will give you error. If someone know how to fix it do mention in this thread thank you.
Alternative Method
EASY STEPS >>> STOCK ODIN N900TUVUCNB4 -> CF-ROOT -> Philz-Recovery -> FIX -> done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2672393
Good Luck
possible to use TWRP instead?
fsaucedo94 said:
possible to use TWRP instead?
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I tried but didn't got success with it, for some unknown reason would not connect to my external sd card at all.
humritumri said:
I tried but didn't got success with it, for some unknown reason would not connect to my external sd card at all.
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*sigh* guess ill have to get used to it.
What do you mean you can't install a ROM from the SD card?? That's how I always do it and I've never had any problems
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EASY STEPS >>> STOCK ODIN N900TUVUCNB4 -> CF-ROOT -> Philz-Recovery -> FIX -> done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
thanks for giving us the link of the guide
CZ Eddie said:
EASY STEPS >>> STOCK ODIN N900TUVUCNB4 -> CF-ROOT -> Philz-Recovery -> FIX -> done!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2672393
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I go with your easy step. Thanks
I had some trouble getting to 4.4.2 from 4.3, couldn't get recovery to flash. Few things I noticed:
First get stock with Odin
Goomanager tries to install 4.3 twrp
Download the correct twrp yourself, flash with recovery flasher from play
Reboot into recovery and flash jedi
GG
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will this method trigger the knox flag?
humritumri said:
Hello XDA Members,
First of all I like to say sorry if this post is in wrong section. The purpose behind is to help people who have official kitkat update and can't root and install custom roms. This can also help people to eliminate those boot looping error and everything, I will consider this thread for the newbie.
Lets Start
1) Download Stock Rom just in case, if something goes wrong. Stock Rom
2) Install CF Auto Root
3) Install CWM to install CWM use odin3 v3.09. You install this just the method you used for rooting.
4) After rooting and installing recoveries download the rom and put it under download (internal memory not sd card), Since we have kitkat version please download the kitkat version rom and try to avoid MI7.
5) After downloading Kitkat version rom. Put it on Recovery Method ( home + pwr off button + volume plus button )
6) Wipe cache and davik Cache and install rom from the sdcard/download (internal memory).
Conns-: You cannot install rom from sd card, if you will try it will give you error. If someone know how to fix it do mention in this thread thank you.
Good Luck
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eudemonics said:
will this method trigger the knox flag?
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Yes this method will trip the knox . However do have a look at this thread Click Here
i've looked at that thread but as I understand it only works for Android 4.3. can anyone confirm the root de la Vega method working on the SM-N900T with Android 4.4.2 without tripping the Knox flag? I'm running build NB4.
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Can someone post instructions using heimdall? I really want to root my N3 but have no windows pc
de la vega could maintain the knox on 0x0
eudemonics said:
i've looked at that thread but as I understand it only works for Android 4.3. can anyone confirm the root de la Vega method working on the SM-N900T with Android 4.4.2 without tripping the Knox flag? I'm running build NB4.
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Does not work for 4.4. 4.3 ONLY.
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toastido said:
Does not work for 4.4. 4.3 ONLY.
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yeah that's what i thought
pls help
i cannot successfully install custom recovery. my status after "RES OK!!" is "Removed!!"
unlike everyone else getting "Completed" and then "Added!!"
Pls let me know what i am missing.
Please help
I have a galaxy N900t with lollipop. Could you please help me with detailed instructions how to root and enjoy my phone. Thank you. Rob
Hola,
I am trying to root my sg3 t-mobile, I used Odin to install clockwork and everything went ok (It said Pass). Then i tried install CWM-SuperSU-v0.87 to gain superuser access but I keep receiving the message when I install from recovery:
e signature verification failed
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and the phone reboots. I used these files for rooting from this tutorial.
Can you help me?
Wow! That is very very old! You should read the sticky threads and search the General and FaQ sections for more recent info.
Also search xda for SuperSU and you'll find the version you should be flashing is 2.46. (Probably all you need)
Or, depending on your firmware build, you can just use Towelroot. (Page 1 in general section)
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manual root
The thing is that I want to install manually root access because I want to install clockworkmod and a costum ROM. Although I installed towelroot as you mentioned and I granted root access, now if install a costum ROM the towelroot app will be deleted so I loose root access right?
I also tried flashing SuperSu 2.46 before towelroot but still, no root access.
Thnx.
Any rom you flash will be rooted so you don't have to worry about that. Just flash your recovery and then flash your rom. That's it.
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rooting SG3-T MOBILE without using pc.
Installed Towelroot
Installed Rom Manager -> Clockworkmod
WIPE DALVIK/ CACHE/ FACTORY RESET
Installed CM12 -> GAPPS5.1
BINGO. thnx
Rooting is not required to flash a custom recovery and custom ROM.
audit13 said:
Rooting is not required to flash a custom recovery and custom ROM.
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Then,what's the root for? So we can just copy the roms/recovery zips into our sd and flash them?
Root allows you to read\write the \system partition, and parts if /data that are also protected. It only affects things when booted into the android OS. There are lots of things you can do with it. Debloat, modify, tweak, etc.
Pretty much all custom roms are already rooted, and all you need to flash them is a custom recovery.
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