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iOcean x7 flashing

First of all, let me congratulate everyone for this forum. It's almost thanks to you.
It's my first post here, so hello to everyone.
It's my first android device, but I have experience with flashing symbian
I've been trying to flash my phone since couple of weeks reading some threads all over the Internet, but some errors occured each time
First of all, my phone was supposed to be root. After I get it is not rooted I search for some rooting options and then a read-only error occures, but I have superSU so I guess minideal (from where I bought my phone) flash it half the way so my phone is rooted and unrooted at the same time, is that possible?
Then I explore the phone and found a folder on it called "ClockworkMod". Doesn't it supposed to be with stock Android? What is ClockworkMod?
Later my final desire is to flash my phone with stock Android, I would like my phone to be 100% clean and then root it etc.
Can someone walk me through this as a complete noobie : (
What is the best for my phone?
Thanks to all.
vX

Hi There!
drinkin_park said:
First of all, let me congratulate everyone for this forum. It's almost thanks to you.
It's my first post here, so hello to everyone.
It's my first android device, but I have experience with flashing symbian
I've been trying to flash my phone since couple of weeks reading some threads all over the Internet, but some errors occured each time
First of all, my phone was supposed to be root. After I get it is not rooted I search for some rooting options and then a read-only error occures, but I have superSU so I guess minideal (from where I bought my phone) flash it half the way so my phone is rooted and unrooted at the same time, is that possible?
Then I explore the phone and found a folder on it called "ClockworkMod". Doesn't it supposed to be with stock Android? What is ClockworkMod?
Later my final desire is to flash my phone with stock Android, I would like my phone to be 100% clean and then root it etc.
Can someone walk me through this as a complete noobie : (
What is the best for my phone?
Thanks to all.
vX
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Firstly, let tell you, what about Clockworkmod.
Clockworkmod is a comunity of programmers who has brought and created first and for me, the best android custom recovery. Their recovery names CWM recovery, they have also created, superuser a root permisions manager and more things.
Now, talking about your phone, is great phone, I don't know which one you have but love Iocean x7 Elite (Hope buy it soon), the phone have many ways of rooting but like people (not all), don't like support it cause like much more others it comes from china , this video is in spanish but you just must watch it and reading the description below, I'm not responsible of what happens :angel:, I just try to help you
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GOOD LUCK!
:fingers-crossed:
Hope your reply.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JNs-i8QE8Q

Thank you for answering me.
Let me ask you my first question:
Do my phone (any phone) have to be rooted to install custom rom?
As I already read most of the custom roms are with built in root permissions....

Must Be Rooted!
drinkin_park said:
Thank you for answering me.
Let me ask you my first question:
Do my phone (any phone) have to be rooted to install custom rom?
As I already read most of the custom roms are with built in root permissions....
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Well, in occasions some devices must not be rooted because people just need to install a custom recovery and that's it. For flashing a custom recovery you mustn't be rooted, just look for a custom recovery for your device and so of easy you could flashing a custom rom. But with root privileges you could get your phone nicer and faster you jus must use the best way and under your own risk. I hope having helped you, if you need anything else, just write me

does anybody know if there is a cwm or twm for iocean x7 hd? any suggestion for root or custom rom?thanx
Sent from my Thrive using Tapatalk 2

afrikanac said:
does anybody know if there is a cwm or twm for iocean x7 hd? any suggestion for root or custom rom?thanx
Sent from my Thrive using Tapatalk 2
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Hi,
You found TWM on needrom.com

chris_1954 said:
Hi,
You found TWM on needrom.com
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no TWM for iOcean x7 HD yet but i made a cwm of my own and it works fine
Sent from my Thrive using Tapatalk 2

t0ltespr..? WHAT?

Hello everybody. So, let me tell you my story.
Back a few months ago, I rooted my phone. At start I liked it a lot, then I decided there might be a lot of problems with it, so decided to unroot it. Searched all over XDA, found a way to unroot, unrooted. Now more details. I rooted it with cfm-autoroot-whatever, then in SuperSU checked that I don't want root, and was naive I got rid of root. I was wrong, so searched XDA, found that the only way out was to flash the original OS(/recovery?) of the phone. So, thanks to guys here on XDA, they provided me with a link to the original recovery. I tried updating a rooted phone OTA, first time it failed, same story was with the 2nd try. 3rd try, however, was successful. Well, almost. It started, as I thought, to update, but then the phone wouldn't turn on - all it could do is to go into Download mode. Thankfully enough, I had Odin (thanks to XDA guys for whicever time). I launched Odin and flashed the phone with stock recovery.
Now I have SPH-L900, L900VPUCNE2, Device status is Official, but...
That's why I'm here, finally.
Recently I downloaded CPU-Z for my phone, and when I opened "System" tab, the first thing I see is this:
Model SPH-L900 (t0ltespr)
What? Really? I thought it's for rooted phones, or at least for some not stock recovery. So, does that mean I don't have a stock recovery? Does that mean my phone is rooted even though I didn't root it after flashing with "stock" recovery?
I can find the threads, I think I bookmarked them if you need.

I'll try to explain
Look in cpu-z under system if at the bottom "Root Access: No" then your phone is not rooted.
now if your wondering about "t0ltespr" it is the code name for the SPH-L900 but every dev uses "l900" from what i can see.

NeoGman said:
Look in cpu-z under system if at the bottom "Root Access: No" then your phone is not rooted.
now if your wondering about "t0ltespr" it is the code name for the SPH-L900 but every dev uses "l900" from what i can see.
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CPU-Z says the phone is not rooted. Really, my question has been answered: why the app says my phone is t0ltespr. Thanks.

[Q&A] [ROOT][RECOVERY] [ALL IN ONE] Cf-Autoroot-twrp-T800-T805-T-700-T705 [Tab S 10.

[Q&A] [ROOT][RECOVERY] [ALL IN ONE] Cf-Autoroot-twrp-T800-T805-T-700-T705 [Tab S 10.
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Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROOT][RECOVERY] [ALL IN ONE] Cf-Autoroot-twrp-T800-T805-T-700-T705 [Tab S 10.5/8.4 ]. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Can this method be used Straight out of the box?
Hey guys, just wanna make sure that this method can be used straight out of the box? only ever rooted LGs so just want to check that I'm doing the right thing here?
Thanks

As long as you have the Samsung usb drivers installed on your pc you're good.

ashyx said:
As long as you have the Samsung usb drivers installed on your pc you're good.
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Great stuff Thanks, got a bit confused with the CFAutoRoot page saying I needed to unlock the bootloader first, then I stumbled on your Method.
Thanks

AgentCP said:
Great stuff Thanks, got a bit confused with the CFAutoRoot page saying I needed to unlock the bootloader first, then I stumbled on your Method.
Thanks
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Only Verizon and AT&T models have locked bootloaders. If you don't have one of these you should be fine.

Why root wifi only device?
I have rooted a couple of devices. I get it's purpose of unlocking hotspot, modifying cpu clock, adblocking, etc. I have the Tab S 10.5 and I am trying to find the benefit to rooting this device. Looks simple enough. But What will I gain? I think I have already answered my question though, maybe. I am rooting my note 3 so I can use that for a hotspot for this. But it seems the only real benefit is adblocking? Am I missing something. It has been a while since I have done this so maybe I have...
Anyways, thanks for the input.

Bdozier said:
I have rooted a couple of devices. I get it's purpose of unlocking hotspot, modifying cpu clock, adblocking, etc. I have the Tab S 10.5 and I am trying to find the benefit to rooting this device. Looks simple enough. But What will I gain? I think I have already answered my question though, maybe. I am rooting my note 3 so I can use that for a hotspot for this. But it seems the only real benefit is adblocking? Am manufacturers I missing something. It has been a while since I have done this so maybe I have...
Anyways, thanks for the input.
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The way to look at is that rooting gives YOU control over your device not the manufacturer. Think of it as like administration rights on a PC.
Would you like it if pc manufacturers told you what you could and couldn't install on your pc?
Rooting allows you to install custom recoveries so you can back up your device, fix problems, try new custom or stock software, install root only apps such as titanium backup. You can modify system files and add back functionality that the manufacturer has decided to remove or disable. Add new functionality, maybe something that is found on another device. Speed up your device by overclocking to make it run smoother.
Change how things look and install apps such as xposed which reveals a ton of hidden features allowing you to customize your device to your liking.
Once you realise what root can do you'll never want a another device that isn't.

Confused
Hi, I have downloaded the file for the T800. However, when I unzip it there are only two files :cache.img & recovery.img. Am I missing something? Please excuse my ignorance, newbie!!

Blythlad said:
Hi, I have downloaded the file for the T800. However, when I unzip it there are only two files :cache.img & recovery.img. Am I missing something? Please excuse my ignorance, newbie!!
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Yep you certainly are a nooby as you made the rookie mistake of not actually reading the first post.
Go back to the original thread and read the bit under the smiley face.

ashyx said:
Yep you certainly are a nooby as you made the rookie mistake of not actually reading the first post.
Go back to the original thread and read the bit under the smiley face.
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Sorry, I read that bit,downloaded odin as well, however, I recall reading something somewhere about needing a .tar file? Maybe some full instructions would be nice for us new to rooting a device. Thanks for the reply

Blythlad said:
Sorry, I read that bit,downloaded odin as well, however, I recall reading something somewhere about needing a .tar file? Maybe some full instructions would be nice for us new to rooting a device. Thanks for the reply
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The tar file is the file you have downloaded.
Just leave it as it is and flash with Odin.
I shouldn't have to provide step by step instructions, this is what XDA search and Google is for. This info is everywhere.
Basically:
Install Samsung usb drivers.
Disable Samsung kies if installed.
Boot your device into download mode - Hold POWER + VOL DOWN + HOME.
Run ODIN , connect USB cable, look for 'added' message.
Load the tar file into the AP slot, click START.
Wait for flash to complete, device will reboot and root.
Enjoy your rooted device with custom recovery.

New build posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/root-cf-autoroot-twrp-t800-t3079488

I tried on my t800 running latest BRI firmware and worked fine. Thanks a lot.

Cannot complete root on T-800 (Lollipop 5.0.2)
I've tried rooting twice on my T-800 running 5.0.2. In both cases ODIN says passed. However, I do not see either supersu or TWRP. When I ran root validator I got the following:
Root Unavailable
su/id/echo did not execute
I had installed the supersu app manually, but even that says the binaries are not installed.
However, Knox says it has been tripped. (using Knox Status app). So looks like I have the worst of both worlds here (well, other than bricking). Is there anything I can do different? Thanks,

chanukya said:
I've tried rooting twice on my T-800 running 5.0.2. In both cases ODIN says passed. However, I do not see either supersu or TWRP. When I ran root validator I got the following:
Root Unavailable
su/id/echo did not execute
I had installed the supersu app manually, but even that says the binaries are not installed.
However, Knox says it has been tripped. (using Knox Status app). So looks like I have the worst of both worlds here (well, other than bricking). Is there anything I can do different? Thanks,
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Have you actually read the original thread? The answer is in that thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60324046&postcount=33

Works now!
Thank you for the reply. I had read that, but did not understand how it applied to me, root works now.
For anyone else in my shoes, here's what I did:
1) unchecked auto reboot
2) Once I got the Pass! message in Odin rebooted using Power+VDOWN+HOME
3) Kept pressing Power+VUP+HOME till it rebooted, at which point it says installing TWRP
4) Kept pressing Power+VUP+Home till it restarted again, and this time it goes to TWRP
5) In TWRP, I said reboot to recovery, it then asked to install SuperSU and root.

chanukya said:
Thank you for the reply. I had read that, but did not understand how it applied to me, root works now.
For anyone else in my shoes, here's what I did:
1) unchecked auto reboot
2) Once I got the Pass! message in Odin rebooted using Power+VDOWN+HOME
3) Kept pressing Power+VUP+HOME till it rebooted, at which point it says installing TWRP
4) Kept pressing Power+VUP+Home till it restarted again, and this time it goes to TWRP
5) In TWRP, I said reboot to recovery, it then asked to install SuperSU and root.
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That did it! Thanks bro, made my night!
Sent from my Galaxy S5

chanukya said:
Thank you for the reply. I had read that, but did not understand how it applied to me, root works now.
For anyone else in my shoes, here's what I did:
1) unchecked auto reboot
2) Once I got the Pass! message in Odin rebooted using Power+VDOWN+HOME
3) Kept pressing Power+VUP+HOME till it rebooted, at which point it says installing TWRP
4) Kept pressing Power+VUP+Home till it restarted again, and this time it goes to TWRP
5) In TWRP, I said reboot to recovery, it then asked to install SuperSU and root.
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Did you see the red android after rebooting?
Supersu should have already been installed before booting into twrp.

chanukya said:
I've tried rooting twice on my T-800 running 5.0.2. In both cases ODIN says passed. However, I do not see either supersu or TWRP. When I ran root validator I got the following:
Root Unavailable
su/id/echo did not execute
I had installed the supersu app manually, but even that says the binaries are not installed.
However, Knox says it has been tripped. (using Knox Status app). So looks like I have the worst of both worlds here (well, other than bricking). Is there anything I can do different? Thanks,
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I have an apology to make. Your troubles seemed to have been due to the SuperSu script not running because it had become corrupt. I realised something was wrong when you said you had to install SuperSu with TWRP.
All fixed now.
Sent from my SM-T805 using XDA Free mobile app

No clue... any help?
Sorry for the questions....
I have SM-T805 with 4.4.2 and build KOT49H.T805XXU1ANH1...
1 - Can i root without tripping knox? (i've done it on GS3 and GS4, no issues on knox, counter remains 0x0);
2 - The cf.auto root files are locked at specific builds? Or can i use the sm-t805 on chainfire page?;
3 - Can i update to lollipop or any other official firmware? And without tripping knox?
Thanks, in advance.
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Sorry for the questions....
I have SM-T805 with 4.4.2 and build KOT49H.T805XXU1ANH1...
1 - Can i root without tripping knox? (i've done it on GS3 and GS4, no issues on knox, counter remains 0x0);
2 - The cf.auto root files are locked at specific builds? Or can i use the sm-t805 on chainfire page?;
3 - Can i update to lollipop or any other official firmware? And without tripping knox?
Thanks, in advance.

Newbie! Zenfone 2 now rooted...now what!

Hi all,
I have a zenfone 2 that I have just rooted....so now what?
Basically I wanted to optimise my phone so I am able to disable annoying notifications which are greyed out (although since rooting and checking this it still greyed out) I want to remove bloatware and I would actually like to customise my own android system, starting from a 'vanilla' base where I can build it up myself.
I have also read that I need to install a android recovery programme on asap after rooting.
So sorry about this but I really do need 'stupid' instructions as using hi tech words will just baffle me. lol
I have played around with computers in the past and learned about them so this is the phone stage now!
Thanks in advance and for your patience with this newbie!
Kerry

Yankeegal said:
Hi all,
I have a zenfone 2 that I have just rooted....so now what?
Basically I wanted to optimise my phone so I am able to disable annoying notifications which are greyed out (although since rooting and checking this it still greyed out) I want to remove bloatware and I would actually like to customise my own android system, starting from a 'vanilla' base where I can build it up myself.
I have also read that I need to install a android recovery programme on asap after rooting.
So sorry about this but I really do need 'stupid' instructions as using hi tech words will just baffle me. lol
I have played around with computers in the past and learned about them so this is the phone stage now!
Thanks in advance and for your patience with this newbie!
Kerry
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Hi Kerry,
First thing you should now do after rooting your device would be flashing a custom recovery that is specific to your device (make sure your devices boot loader is unlocked first). This will allow you to make a backup of everything just in case anything were to go wrong, flash custom ROMs and useful zips. You can pick your favorite custom recovery such as Team Win Recovery Projects custom recovery (TWRP), Clock Work Mods custom recovery (CWM) or Philz Touch recovery based off of CWM although personally I would recommended twrp.
There are multiple ways to do this: Using the TWRP/CWM recovery installer from the play store or the more complicated way of flashing it from your computer. If you were to choose to install TWRP from their app on the play store (grant it root permission) you can select your device from the supported device section within the app, pick the latest recovery, hit the install button and let the app work its magic. If all works correctly you can now reboot to recovery and you will see TWRP is installed. Now you should create a backup to be on the safe side and you're good to go!
To best optimize your device I would recommend installing a custom ROM (look up custom ROMs for the Zenfone 2) and install the zip through recovery. (make sure to pick the right ROM for your device and version otherwise you may soft brick your smartphone) Now with a custom ROM you can better optimize your device and fully customize it to your liking. Make sure to look up custom ROM installation instructions for your device for better detail.
As far as removing system apps/bloatware you can use a "root app delete" tool from the play store but be careful what you remove as some applications are required!
Make sure to take your time and be careful when attempting any of these things and be careful what you modify! Just remember that no question is a stupid question as we all have to start somewhere!
Hope I was able to help you even if it was just a little, good look and have fun!

Rooted Droid Thanks you so much!!! First of all thanks for being so patient with me and secondly thanks for the useful (and easy to read) information.
I will go and install a back up on my phone from the ones you have suggested.
Hopefully you will be around over the next few days if I have more questions. Not planning on doing this all at once but rather taking the time and doing it right.
Thanks so much again!! :good::good::good:

Ooops sorry....how do I do this please?? ---> (make sure your devices boot loader is unlocked first)

Yankeegal said:
Rooted Droid Thanks you so much!!! First of all thanks for being so patient with me and secondly thanks for the useful (and easy to read) information.
I will go and install a back up on my phone from the ones you have suggested.
Hopefully you will be around over the next few days if I have more questions. Not planning on doing this all at once but rather taking the time and doing it right.
Thanks so much again!! :good::good::good:
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Not a problem! I'm always happy to spread some knowledge and appreciate when people do the same to me! I also went ahead and checked the TWRP app and the Zenfone 2 is supported so it looks like your good to go. And yes absolutely, there's no rush so take all the time you may need and everything will go smoothly! I'm always around and will try my best to answer questions.
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Yankeegal said:
Ooops sorry....how do I do this please?? ---> (make sure your devices boot loader is unlocked first)
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Check this site out:
http://myzen.asus.com/2015/10/13/official-bootloader-unlock-for-zenfone-2-is-now-available/
All devices have a different method for unlocking bootloader (some don't even have locked bootloaders) but this is an official bootloader unlocking method for the Zenfone 2 from Asus itself. I suggest following its directions and you should be able to unlock it this way.

Ok I followed the link but now I am confused. I have version ww_2.20.40.63_201......
Apparently I need a later version. What started off with just adding an APP means me doing other things before I even get to that point (hence the confusion! lol)
I never updated the phone via OTA as I was told it would invalidate my warranty and also I have killed a phone before using that so can you walk me through please...if you have the time....or could I just check if I have it unlocked already??
I haven't even gotten to the part where I create a backup...tee hee

Yankeegal said:
Ok I followed the link but now I am confused. I have version ww_2.20.40.63_201......
Apparently I need a later version. What started off with just adding an APP means me doing other things before I even get to that point (hence the confusion! lol)
I never updated the phone via OTA as I was told it would invalidate my warranty and also I have killed a phone before using that so can you walk me through please...if you have the time....or could I just check if I have it unlocked already??
I haven't even gotten to the part where I create a backup...tee hee
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Hi sorry for the late reply, I'm in Canada so it was 2am when I was last talking to you so I went to bed haha. Anyway as far as unlocking the Zenfone 2's bootloader I wouldn't have experience unfortunately as I'm using a Nexus 5. The easiest way to go about this now would be to go to your device specific forum and find a way to unlock it there.
The following way to unlock the bootloader requires you have ADB installed on your PC. This is a guide for installation on Windows :
http://www.android.gs/install-android-sdk-adb-windows/
And here is a thread specific to unlocking the Zenfone 2 using adb:
http://www.xda-developers.com/asus-zenfone-2-bootloader-unlocked-without-asus/
BTW as you mentioned "updating may invalidate your warranty" things like rooting, installing a custom OS, unlocking the bootloader, installing a custom recovery and other things like that all (in most cases) void your warranty.
Sorry I can't personally help with the bootloader as I've not personally unlocked it on a Zenfone. Still feel free to ask any questions if you need to. Good luck!

Rooting and Recovery for 4.1.2 OI23

I'm setting up a SPH-D710 for someone else and started looking around for information to root & install a custom recovery for this phone. On this phone I have the latest kies update for Android 4.1.2, OI23. I don't see any reference to this latest OI23 anywhere and I want to know the best method for rooting this device based on the current baseband version OI23. I would like to use TRWP as the custom recovery, but I'm not certain this is the best choice for this phone.
1. What is the best rooting method for the SPH-D710 4.1.2 OI23?
2. What is the best choice for the custom recovery for this device and Android version (4.1.2 OI23)?

I rooted just fine with Cydia Impactor... As far as the custom recovery.... I'm on stock and haven't tried any others with OI23 yet...

Any clue how to get rid of the SuperSU "su binary needs to be updated" notification after rooting OI23 with Cydia Impactor?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Try this.

paulshriner said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/framaroot/root-framaroot-one-click-apk-to-root-t2130276
Try this.
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Had to use the "Full unroot - Cleanup for permanent unroot" option from the SuperSU left behind by Cydia first to remove the "bad" su binary, then the "Aragorn" option in Framaroot 1.9.3 did the job! I now appear to have a rooted OI23 without a weird warning message!
Thank you!

Kate6 said:
Had to use the "Full unroot - Cleanup for permanent unroot" option from the SuperSU left behind by Cydia first to remove the "bad" su binary, then the "Aragorn" option in Framaroot 1.9.3 did the job! I now appear to have a rooted OI23 without a weird warning message!
Thank you!
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Where did you get the Framaroot file? I followed the thread and downloaded the file which turns out to be nothing but a 0 mb file. I've tried a google search and found fake sites that just lead me to advertising sites.

riffraff75 said:
Where did you get the Framaroot file? I followed the thread and downloaded the file which turns out to be nothing but a 0 mb file. I've tried a google search and found fake sites that just lead me to advertising sites.
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Google is your friend.

Kate6, You must not have completely read my post. I did use google and have been to that site also any many others that came up. Don't believe the first thing you find. Google may be your friend but what you may find there may not be. In today's internet you have to be careful. That is a site that has you complete advertising offers that never let you download or ask for lots of personal info you should never give out. I know this is an old thread and have moved on and found other ways around this problem. Thanks anyways.

Terribly sorry. My Epic 4G Touch has actually recently finally died... Won't power up at all anymore. So at this point I'm at a bit of a disadvantage to be helpful here. Best of luck though!